• 43. The Inner Work of Relationships
    Apr 1 2024

    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 and 14 mins
  • 42. The Inner Work of Healing: The Wound of Loss and Regret
    Jul 4 2023

    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 mins
  • 41. The Inner Work of Healing: The Wound of Overwhelm and Depression
    May 28 2023

    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

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 40. The Inner Work of Healing: The Wound of Judgment and Internalized Guilt
    May 13 2023

    In this episode Mat & Ash embark on a powerful conversation about reconciling our internalized guilt and the journey of forgiveness, both towards ourselves and others.

    In this episode Mat & Ash discuss: 

    • Personal experiences with religious trauma, self-criticism, perfectionism, and self-judgment
    • The profound impact of guilt and judgment on our inner selves and relationships
    • Understanding the ripple effects of religious trauma and its influence on perspectives and behaviors
    • Breaking free from the damaging cycle of self-criticism and perfectionism
    • Exploring the patterns of intolerance that arise from projecting inner struggles onto our partners
    • Strategies for reconciling internalized guilt and forgiving ourselves for past mistakes
    • Navigating the journey of forgiveness towards others while maintaining healthy boundaries
    • Practical steps and tools to initiate the inner work necessary for self-healing
    • Cultivating self-compassion and embracing self-reflection as transformative practices
    • The liberation and empowerment that comes from releasing the chains of guilt and embracing forgiveness

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 39. The Inner Work of Healing: The Wound of Rejection & Internalized Shame
    May 3 2023

    On this episode of The Inner Work podcast, Mat and Ash explore the topic of self-sabotage and how it can be rooted in unhealed wounds of rejection and internalized shame.

     

    They share their personal experiences with these issues and dive deep into the traumas that can create shame, leading us to reject the good things and people in our lives as a defensive mechanism.

     

    Through their conversation, they provide insights on how to recognize the patterns and signs of self-sabotage, and offer practical strategies and tools for healing the wounds of rejection and releasing shame.

     

    If you're struggling with self-sabotage or looking to deepen your inner work, this episode is for you. Join Mat and Ash as they share their wisdom and journey towards healing and growth.

     

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 38. From Fight or Flight to Financial Stability: Balancing Practicality and Spirituality in Your Relationship
    Apr 25 2023

    In this episode, Mat and Ash get real about how their belief in manifestation, the law of attraction, and "the secret" left them broke, deluded, and resentful of their human experience. They discuss the ways in which new age spirituality can create an unhealthy avoidance of finances, making it difficult to build wealth and stay grounded in reality.

    Other topics they discuss:

    • The effects of being broke on their relationship and mental health
    • The trauma of poverty and how it triggers the fight or flight response
    • The delusions they fell into with new age beliefs, including the idea that they were above money or that money wasn't important
    • Whether or not they still identify as yogis and spiritual seekers, and why
    • How they recovered their finances by reframing their spiritual understanding and finding a healthy balance between spirituality and practicality
    • Resources and tips for listeners who want to get their money right and heal their relationship with finances

    Tune in to The Inner Work Podcast for an honest, eye-opening discussion about the dangers of new age spirituality and the path to true abundance.

     

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 37. Flipping Energies: Our Journey of Healing and Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies in Relationships
    Apr 18 2023

    Join Mat and Ash for an illuminating episode that delves into their personal journey of flipping their dominant energies of the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine, and how it has transformed their relationship.

    In this captivating episode, they discuss:

    • The realization that they were living primarily in each other's opposite energies (Mat in his feminine and Ash in her masculine), and the challenges it created in their relationship.
    • The journey of acceptance and healing as they learned to flip their energies and find balance, and the profound ways it has impacted their relationship.
    • The benefits of healing wounded feminine and masculine energies, including increased self-awareness, emotional regulation, and inner peace. And the positive impact of flipping into their authentic energies within the relationship, including improved communication, empathy, and a deeper understanding of themselves and each other
    • The exploration of social conditioning and how it can impact relationship dynamics, including the desire for independence and autonomy, the risk of co-dependency, and the difference between interdependence and codependence.
    • The improvements in their marriage since flipping their energies, including increased intimacy, deeper connection, and a greater sense of shared purpose and love.

    Get ready for a deeply insightful episode that will transform your understanding of the masculine and feminine energies within yourself and your relationships. Tune in to The Inner Work Podcast to discover how flipping energies can revolutionize your relationships and bring greater intimacy and connection. Join Mat and Ash for a transformative exploration of the power of balancing energies in relationships. Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here

     

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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • 36. The Inner Work of Sex and Intimacy
    Dec 21 2022

    In this episode Mat and Ash discuss why Inner Work is required to have your dream sex life. In this episode they go over sex life after 10 years of being monogamous, healing shame and guilt around sexuality, erotic exploration from states of love rather than hidden darkness, kinks, the shadow, and the light, enlightenment in regards to sexuality, and how pornography is sabotaging intimacy. Enjoy all this and so much more in this epic episode on The Inner Work of Sex and Intimacy.  Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here

     

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    1 hr and 11 mins