The Inner Work Diary

Gee and Pete
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The Inner Work Diary, where we explore the journey of self discovery, healing, and growth. As mindset coaches and as a couple, we share raw and relatable moments from our own experiences, offering practical insights to improve your mindset, relationships to help you do the inner work. Real conversations that inspire change and deepen connections.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Episode 17 - Why High Performers Can’t Slow Down — Even When They Want To

    In this episode, we explore what “presence” actually means and why it’s becoming harder and harder to access in modern life, especially for high performers. This conversation comes off the back of what’s been coming up in both of our lives and in the work we do with people, the constant pressure to do more, stay productive, and keep moving, even when there’s a deeper desire to slow down and actually be present. We unpack what’s really happening underneath that restlessness, not just behaviourally, but internally and why so many people struggle to shift out of overdoing, even when they’re aware of it. We dive into: What presence actually is (beyond the concept of mindfulness)Why high performers struggle to slow down, even when they consciously want toThe internal pressure that keeps people in constant motionWhy stillness can feel uncomfortable or unsafe in the bodyThe gap between awareness and embodimentHow conditioning and identity shape our ability to be presentThe role of the nervous system in restlessness, burnout, and over-functioningWhat actually supports the shift from doing into beingEnjoyed this episode?Subscribe and leave a review, we genuinely appreciate it and read every one. Want to go deeper?We work with both individuals and couples, reach out via DM if you want to explore working together. Connect with us on socials:@petejmclean@gee_gniel

    42 min

  2. 10 MAY

    Episode 16 - What Women Should Know About Men in Dating and Relationships

    In this episode, Pete is in the hot seat answering questions Georgia has been hearing time and time again from women who are struggling to understand their partners in relationships and dating. We unpack the patterns that quietly play out between men and women in modern relationships, ones that often lead to confusion, miscommunication, emotional disconnect, and cycles that feel hard to break. We explore what’s actually happening beneath the surface for men in relationships: why they can feel open and engaged one moment and then distant or shut down the next, why conflict often leads to withdrawal or defensiveness, and why so many women end up feeling like they’re holding more of the emotional weight. We Dive Into: Why men can struggle to stay emotionally grounded and present in relationshipsThe push–pull dynamic that shows up between connection and withdrawalWhat’s happening internally for men during emotional conflictWhy communication breaks down even when there is care on both sidesEmotional availability vs emotional capacity — and why they’re not the sameWhy women often end up feeling unseen, unheard, or over-responsibleWhat actually supports real change and growth in men (and what doesn’t)The unconscious patterns both men and women bring into relationshipsEnjoyed this episode? Make sure you subscribe and leave a review, we genuinely love hearing what lands for you. Want to go deeper? We work with both individuals and couples, reach out via DM if you want to explore working together. Connect with us on socials: @petejmclean@gee_gniel

    36 min

  3. 29 APR

    Episode 15 - What No One Tells You About Starting a New Chapter (It Exposes Everything)

    In this episode we unpack what really happens when you step into a new chapter and why it doesn’t always feel as good as you expected. We touch on how big life changes can bring underlying patterns to the surface and how that shows up in: • The pressure to keep pushing instead of slowing down • The disconnect between external success and internal fulfilment • The burnout cycles that come from tying your worth to performance • The discomfort of being still when your identity is built on doing Connect with us on socials: @petejmclean@gee_gniel

    32 min

  4. 16/09/2025

    Episode 14 - How Inner Child Wounds Play Out in Relationship

    In this episode we unpack five of the most common ways old wounds surface in adult relationships and how those early experiences shape:• The way you attach and communicate• The patterns you fall into when conflict hits• The subtle ways you protect yourself from feeling hurt If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “why do I keep reacting like this?” this conversation will help you see the link between your past and the dynamics playing out today. Connect with us on socials:@petejmclean@gee_gniel

    55 min

  5. 13/08/2025

    Episode 13 - Healing the Root of Your Relationship Patterns

    This week we’re diving into how the relationship you had with your parents shapes the way you see yourself, how you move through the world, and how you show up in your relationships. We unpack the deep connections between your upbringing and your patterns in love, from trust and communication to the ways you cope with conflict. We also explore inner child healing and reparenting to help you rewire old conditioning so you can create relationships that actually feel safe. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “why do I keep ending up here?” this episode will help you understand the “why” and start creating a new “how.” Connect with us on socials:@petejmclean@gee_gniel

    32 min

  6. 02/08/2025

    Episode 12 - Discipline Before Devotion: The Truth Behind Growth, Grief & Showing Up Anyway

    Welcome back guys! This week’s episode is a bit of a real-time check-in, what’s been coming up for us personally and how it’s cracked open a whole new layer of awareness, growth, and truth. We talk about the emotional weight that’s been bubbling to the surface lately, how our capacity has been stretched in business, life, and love and the slippery pull toward old patterns of avoidance and control when things feel too much. We unpack why success doesn’t exempt you from emotional shutdown, the cost of bypassing what you feel, and what it actually looks like to build a relationship that’s rooted in truth. Connect on socials:@petejmclean@gee_gniel

    35 min

  7. 17/07/2025

    Episode 11 - What’s Beneath the Urge to Fix Your Partner

    Welcome back guys! This week we’re diving into a pattern so many of us play out in relationships, the desire to fix. Fix your partner.Fix the dynamic.Fix the discomfort that comes up when things feel out of control. We unpack where this pattern comes from, what it’s actually rooted in, and how to shift from control to connection. If you’ve ever felt responsible for holding it all together, or caught yourself thinking “if they’d just change, things would be better", this one’s for you. Connect on socials:@petejmclean@gee_gniel

    36 min

  8. 13/07/2025

    Episode 10 - When You're Doing The Work But Your Partner Isn't

    Welcome back guys, this week we touch on a topic we both get asked regularly and that's what to do when you're doing the work but your partner isn't or how do you 'get' your partner to do the work. We have a perspective you'll want to listen to. Follow along on socials: @petejmclean @gee_gniel

    42 min
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The Inner Work Diary, where we explore the journey of self discovery, healing, and growth. As mindset coaches and as a couple, we share raw and relatable moments from our own experiences, offering practical insights to improve your mindset, relationships to help you do the inner work. Real conversations that inspire change and deepen connections.

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  • Creator
    Gee and Pete
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gee and Pete
  • Show Website
    The Inner Work Diary