The Inner Work Podcast

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The Inner Work Podcast episodes

October 1349. The Inner Work of Conscious Parenting
In this episode, Mat & Ash open up about raising their son with consciousness at the forefront, seeing him as a sovereign soul and treating him with the same respect they would give a fully grown adult. Drawing on their backgrounds in early childhood and elementary education, Mat & Ash walk through the conscious, gentle parenting strategies they use every day for toddler tantrums and big emotions. They also explain how your child’s behavior so often mirrors the triggers you have yet to heal.
In this episode, Mat & Ash share:
How they approach conscious parenting by honoring their child as an eternal soul and an individual with his own sovereignty.
Why conscious parenting depends on doing your own inner work first, and how parenting triggers reveal the unhealed wounds from your own childhood.
How children absorb their parents’ stress and anger as their own fault, and what it takes to break generational cycles and become the first in your family line to parent with self-awareness.
The ego trap of seeking validation from your child, and what unconditional love looks like when you expect nothing in return.
Their hope for a lifelong friendship with their son, and what the rise of adult children going no contact says about relationships that were never repaired.
Practical toddler strategies for tantrums and power struggles, including offering choices, giving transition warnings, explaining the reason behind each decision and walking your child through what comes next.
What to do when you get triggered: asking whether the moment is about your ego or a simple misunderstanding, and repairing with an honest apology when you lose your patience.
How playfulness and a connection to your own inner child make you a more present parent.
How prioritizing your own happiness and dreams models self-worth for your children, and how self-sacrifice so often turns into resentment.
How becoming parents tested their marriage and called for a deep surrender of the ego, along with their compassion for every parent doing this work.
Tune in for an honest conversation about conscious parenting and inner child healing. It’s full of encouragement for any parent ready to break old patterns and raise their children from a place of love and self-awareness.

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May 1948. Postpartum Depression, Ketamine Treatment, and Enlightenment
In this episode, Mat & Ash take a break from writing their next book to share the incredible, enlightening experiences they ended up having unexpectedly from Ash trying out Ketamine to help with symptoms of postpartum depression. Not only did she find relief and healing from her postpartum symptoms, but she also had an unexpected ego death and experience of Supreme Consciousness. She immediately said Mat has to do this! And 6 sessions later for each of them, they share their journey!

In this episode, Mat & Ash share:
The misconceptions of Ketamine use
Their experience with Ketamine and TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)
The inner work that it accelerated
The nervous system reset it gave them
The enlightening experiences of being free from the ego and exploring higher states of consciousness
Their insight and feedback on what made their experiences so profound
And the incredible physiological benefits they have been enjoying since treatment

Tune in for this fascinating episode on the healing and spiritual benefits of Ketamine and TMS treatments! Enjoy!

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1 hr 12 min
July 23, 202547. The Inner Work of Labor and Postpartum
They're back! In this episode, Mat & Ash share their real and raw journey through labor, delivery, and postpartum. They share all the pain, hardship, triumph, and healing that came along with it as this chapter rocked their world upside down. Mat shares his mistakes and things he wish he would have known and Ash shares the incredible challenge and her yogic approach to labor and unexpected c-section.

In this episode, Mat & Ash share:
Their reasons for why after 11 years together they finally decided to have kids.
Their birth story and the unexpected twists and turns it brought.
Being faced with an impossible decision after 3 days of hardly any sleep and Ash enduring a posterior/back labor with Atreyu.
The hard lessons and blindspots they had postpartum.
Ash's experience with postpartum depression.
How to truly forgive and love each other after crisis, hardship, and not showing up as your best self.
How to heal and rebuild life after massive change using Inner Work.

Tune in for this humbling and tell-all episode that will inspire you, if you are struggling as a parent or your relationship has been through a painful chapter, to know that you are not alone and there is a way to heal using Inner Work to find forgiveness, understanding, and a way forward stronger and healthier.

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1 hr 10 min
April 02, 202546. The Stories Behind the Songs of The Inner Work Album with St. Finnikin Part 2
In this episode, Mat interviews the musician that created The Inner Work music album, St. Finnikin, as they take a deep dive into the personal stories and insight behind each song on the album.

In this episode, Mat & Finn share:
Finn's personal journey with each theme and what it brought up for him to sit with, learn from, and ultimately heal and move through
How each song healed and transmuted different things within Finn's past
Re-examining belief systems and their side effects on our lives
What it means to be truly free
How the Inner Work album takes you a hero's journey of healing from start to finish
Finn's personal healing journey with a Lyme diagnosis
Finn's personal anecdotes and stories behind lyrics that he chose.
Tune in for a behind the scenes look into how The Inner Work album came to be and the levels of intention and care put into every lyric and song.

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3 hr 17 min
March 31, 202545. The Making of The Inner Work Album with St. Finnikin Part 1
In this episode, Mat interviews the musician that created The Inner Work music album, St. Finnikin, as they dive into the backstory of the album's creation.

In this episode, Mat & Finn share:
Finn's journey through making the album and how it changed him
How knowing the themes of consciousness changes your view of yourself and others
Finn's backstory on some of the songs and what they meant to him and brought up for him to examine
The side effects of doing Inner Work
Finn's inner exploration of The Inner Work
How to heal your body through using The Inner Work
The intention and passion behind this project
Tune in for a behind the scenes look into how The Inner Work album came to be and the intention and prayer behind it.

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1 hr 24 min
August 17, 202444. The Inner Work of Healing: The Wound of Distrust and Fear/Anxiety
In this episode, Mat & Ash explore the wound of distrust and their relationships with fear, anxiety, and risk. Ash tells her story of coming from extremely worried parents who instilled fear in her, while Mat lived more on the edge in denial of any risks, flirting with unnecessary danger. Join them as they discuss the path to healing and how this wound can effect a relationship.

In this episode, Mat & Ash share:
Personal anecdotes of their own experiences with distrust and fear and how they coped.
The biggest triggers and psychology behind wounds of distrust and the mind's attachment to fear.
How to best help someone who is struggling with anxiety and paranoia and alleviate their fear.
The side effects of living life either lost in distrust or overcompensating for it.
How to best navigate wounds of distrust in a relationship.
The importance of establishing a sense of adequacy and trust in ourselves to overcome whatever we may be afraid of and to trust that we will be ok within the unknown of life.
How to heal and move forward in our self-esteem development.
Tune in for this insightful episode that offers encouragement and a path out of our wounds of distrust and into a greater sense of empowerment and security that comes from doing our Inner Work.

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1 hr 2 min
April 01, 202443. The Inner Work of Relationships
Mat and Ash are back from their writing sabbatical to announce their newest book, The Inner Work of Relationships!! In this episode Mat and Ash share exciting news of changes in their life as well as all the insight that is packed into their new book that they have been working on for the past two years!

In this episode, Mat & Ash share:
How to navigate when a partner doesn't want to do Inner Work
Knowing when to walk away from a relationship

Getting clear on your values and expectations for the relationship

The benefits of doing Inner Work together as a couple

How to enjoy true love and lasting satisfaction and happiness in your relationship

The three types of relationship stages and how they manifest

How to use the Themes of Consciousness to heal your relationship

The importance of having a relationship to assist in breaking free from generational patterns

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1 hr 14 min
July 14, 2023 43. The Inner Work of Yoga
In this episode Mat and Ash discuss their roots and foundation for The Inner Work and their life approach as yogis. They dive into all the unspoken nuance of everything they share with the world coming back to the profound teachings and spiritual core of yoga philosophy.

In this episode, Mat & Ash share:
Why their name is the yoga couple even though their whole account isn't asana yoga posses
What yoga is to them and how it has influenced their life and relationship
How yoga is related to their success with Inner Work as a couple
What it means to be a yogi and the different paths you can practice.
Yoga as a lifestyle and foundation of a marriage
What yoga has taught them
How Inner Work and Yoga are intimately connected through using somatic healing connected with healing and transforming our mind and consciousness
How you can study with them in their online school, Sacred Yoga Institute and their Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training
Hope you enjoy this episode getting to know Mat and Ash more and the foundation for which they attribute all of their growth and success!

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1 hr 7 min
July 04, 202342. The Inner Work of Healing: The Wound of Loss and Regret
In this heartfelt episode, Mat & Ash delve deep into the healing journey of overcoming grief and navigating the complex emotions of regret. Join them as they explore the transformative power of grieving with gratitude, sharing practical steps to move through grief as an essential part of the healing process.
In this episode, Mat & Ash share:
Personal anecdotes of their own encounters with grief and the weight of regret
The role of the inner work in acknowledging and processing emotions, preventing stagnation
How to cultivate a mindset of gratitude while grieving, fostering healing and growth
Practical strategies to navigate the complexities of grief and honor its place in the healing journey
The importance of allowing oneself to fully feel emotions and avoid getting trapped in the past or regret
Tune in for this insightful episode that offers solace and guidance for those seeking to navigate the winding paths of grief and regret.

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54 min
May 28, 202341. The Inner Work of Healing: The Wound of Overwhelm and Depression
In this episode Mat & Ash embark on a powerful conversation about the wound of overwhelm and coping with major setbacks, losses, age inappropriate responsibilities, and the demands of survival.

In this episode Mat & Ash discuss:
Personal experiences with loss, age inappropriate responsibilities, numbing with substances, not feeling into consequences, and survival stress
The overcompensating and avoidant approaches humans take to coping with overwhelm and hopelessness

Emotions are powerful teachers that we need to feel in order to move forward

Feeling the overwhelming emotions and discomfort of our choices and their consequences are essential in order to learn and mature

How we accidentally trigger our partner with wounds of overwhelm

How to validate and support a partner when they are triggered into an overwhelmed state or otherwise uncomfortable emotion

Navigating the natural, monthly overwhelm that comes from hormonal changes from a menstrual cycle

Practical steps and tools to help not be overwhelmed and stressed in life and how to better manage our stress levels
Free Inner Work Yoga Class to release and heal the wound of overwhelm

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1 hr 4 min

About The Inner Work Podcast

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The Inner Work Podcast, hosted by Mat & Ash, the best-selling spiritual self-help authors of The Inner Work book and also known as The Yoga Couple, offers inspiration and guidance on how to…