As the world continues to unravel, peace can feel outside of our reach. The saying, “Happiness is an inside job” applies now more than ever. In a recent conversation with Jen Lovell on her podcast Halfway to Dead, we discussed how to unlock true freedom by doing our inner work.

So what exactly is “inner work”? We touched on shadow work, inner child healing and forgiveness to start. It’s crucial that those on a spiritual path do the necessary psychological work, which grounds ethereal energies and creates a safe container for us to embody our higher self. You can listen to this episode here.

Highlights from our conversation:

[03:41] My wake-up call and how my spiritual journey started
[08:43] What triggered me to look beyond atheism
[13:15] What shadow work is & how to heal your shadow self
[22:24] The benefits of reclaiming your shadow
[27:08] Spiritual bypassing & why it’s destructive to us
[29:27] What to do if you have trouble doing shadow work
[35:30] Inner child work and why it’s best to do before shadow work
[38:05] Practical steps on how to heal your inner child
[41:30] Healthy ways to allow our emotions to process
[44:10] Inner work revolves around integrating different aspects of Self.
[46:31] Forgiveness and why it’s for us, not others
[56:38] Blocks in spirituality & how to overcome them in your journey
[01:03:49] Finding a trusted practitioner to hold space for you
[01:05:51] Awakening Soul Program & where to get started
[01:13:18] Dark awakening work and how it can be empowering
Book mentioned: “Radical Forgiveness” by Colin Tipping

If you’re seeking further support, my book, “Awakening Transformation: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming Your Higher Self” can help you dive deeper into using these and additional tools to support your spiritual awakening journey. It’s never too late to heal and to step into your higher self.