Inner Work: A Spiritual Growth Podcast

Josephine Hardman, PhD
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Inner Work: A Spiritual Growth Podcast is committed to walking with you on your journey of awakening and psychospiritual development. Host Josephine Hardman, PhD is a certified intuitive healer and Akashic Records practitioner and teacher (and formerly taught English, writing, and Shakespeare at the college level for 9 years). Inner Work features illuminating discussions and interviews on spirituality, self-development, inner healing, and manifesting the truly abundant and aligned life you dream of.

  1. Sep 5

    Inner Work 287: Connect with Your Spirit Guides - Meditation and Guided Practice

    This guided meditation and spiritual practice is designed to help you connect with your Spirit Guides. Whether you're new to Spirit Guide communication or looking to deepen an existing connection, this practice will help you meet, recognize, and receive messages from the Guide who most needs to reach you right now. In this session, you'll be guided through breathwork and visualization to raise your consciousness, activate your intuition, and open yourself to receive guidance, healing, and support from the spiritual dimension. Spirit Guides can appear in many forms: as light, color, animals, archetypal figures, or familiar human-like beings. This meditation creates the space for that connection to unfold naturally. What you'll experience: A calming, breath-based induction to reach a receptive, meditative state Guidance to raise your energy and consciousness beyond the ego mind An invitation and invocation to call forth your Spirit Guide An intuitive, guided journey to learn your Guide's name, message, and purpose Space to ask for guidance, healing, and support moving forward A grounding return to full waking awareness This meditation can support your intuitive development, expansion of consciousness, and connection with your Higher Self and spirit team. Practice regularly to build a stronger, clearer relationship with your Guides over time. Thank you for being here, doing your inner work, and leading the way for others with your light. It makes a difference! **** Get the FREE Akashic Records Mini Course + weekly newsletter: https://josephinehardman.com/akashic-records-intro/ Explore YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@healer.josephine Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/healer.josephine Connect through my website: https://josephinehardman.com Contact: me@josephinehardman.com **** Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2026 All Rights Reserved.

    Inner Work 287: Connect with Your Spirit Guides - Meditation and Guided Practice

  2. Aug 29

    Inner Work 286: Akashic Records Forecast + Guidance for September 2026 (plus wisdom from the Tarot deck)

    Our Akashic Records Guidance + Forecast for September 2026 is a BIG one. Behind-the-scenes note: I originally planned to record for 30 minutes, but ended up going much longer because the Records were sharing so much with us! You'll especially want to tune in for the second Tarot card (and Akashic messages) that came through, as it's directly connected to the individual and collective paths of awakening and Higher Purpose we're being called to step into. September will be a month of spiritual acceleration, deeper awakening, and re-aligning to the higher frequency you're here to hold, not just for yourself but to serve as a beacon of Light for others. Join me for the full episode for this plus much more, including: what to expect + what's heading our way collectively and individually in September where your Soul may be asking you to grow or keep healing how to stay aligned with your highest purpose this month direct guidance from the Records to make the best "spiritual use" of September, including a focusing question to go back to daily or weekly This is a channeled reading from the Akashic Records combined with the symbolism and wisdom of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot deck. Whether you're new to the Records or a longtime seeker, this forecast offers grounded, practical spiritual guidance you can actually use in your daily life this month. 💬 I'd love to know — which part of this reading (and which card) resonated most with you? Let me know by sending a note to me@josephinehardman.com To see the cards as we go through them, you can watch this as a video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dEet5lrgRqY Thank you for being here, doing your inner work, and leading the way for others with your light. It makes a difference! **** Get the FREE Akashic Records Mini Course + weekly newsletter: https://josephinehardman.com/akashic-records-intro/ Explore YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@healer.josephine Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/healer.josephine Connect through my website: https://josephinehardman.com Contact: me@josephinehardman.com **** Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2026 All Rights Reserved.

    Inner Work 286: Akashic Records Forecast + Guidance for September 2026 (plus wisdom from the Tarot deck)

  3. Aug 20

    Inner Work 285: 5 Signs You're Meant to Access the Akashic Records (as Part of Your Soul's Blueprint)

    Have you often felt a pull towards something beyond the physical world? A knowing that there's more going on than what science and logic alone can explain? You might be one of the select people whose Soul came into this lifetime specifically to work with the Akashic Records. In this episode of INNER WORK, I'm sharing 5 signs the Akashic Records are calling you to access them, including: You've always identified as a spiritual seeker, even if life took you on a "detour" away from that path at certain times You feel drawn to the mysteries of the cosmos and are deeply interested in astrology, astronomy, quantum physics, and other metaphysical explorations The term "Akashic Records" (or "Akasha", "Akash", etc) keeps showing up in your life You've had dreams, meditations, or past-life experiences involving a cosmic library — and maybe even met the Record Keepers You came into this lifetime with a clear, strong mission to heal old karma, break generational patterns, and live from a place of higher consciousness If these resonate, your Soul may be calling you to visit, explore, and work actively with the Akashic Records in your life. You can start this journey today with my FREE Akashic Records Mini Course: https://josephinehardman.com/akashic-records-intro/ Thank you for being here, doing your inner work, and leading the way for others with your light. It makes a difference! **** Explore YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@healer.josephine Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/healer.josephine Connect through my website: https://josephinehardman.com Contact: me@josephinehardman.com **** Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2026 All Rights Reserved.

    Inner Work 285: 5 Signs You're Meant to Access the Akashic Records (as Part of Your Soul's Blueprint)

  4. Aug 18

    LIVE Akashic Records Level 1 Training - October 2026

    Announcement for upcoming LIVE Akashic Records Level 1 Training in October/November 2026. Breakdown for Level 1 course content: https://josephinehardman.com/work-with-me/akashic-records-training-level-1/ To get specific details (schedule, pricing, etc) for this live training as a PDF, please email me@josephinehardman.com If you've already purchased the Level 1 self-paced course, you have lifetime access to it and can join this training by purchasing a ticket for the live calls ONLY (i.e., you would not pay for the Level 1 course content twice). Thank you for tuning in, and I look forward to working in the Records together! Inner Work & Josephine Hardman International, LLC 2026 All Rights Reserved.

    LIVE Akashic Records Level 1 Training - October 2026

  5. Aug 15

    Inner Work 284: How to Get Unstuck (and Get MORE) When Reading the Akashic Records

    Ever open the Akashic Records and feel like you're getting... nothing? Crickets, silence, a blank space where you expected downloads, information, Divine messages? If yes, you're not alone... and it doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong. In this episode of INNER WORK, I'm breaking down exactly what's happening when you feel "stuck" in the Records or when it seems like you're not getting anything, including: ✨ Why learning to read the Akashic Records is a skill that takes practice (just like learning an instrument or language) ✨ Why silence and subtlety can be just as purposeful as big, loud downloads ✨ How to recognize when your ego mind is throwing up resistance — and what to do about it ✨ Why fearful or jarring imagery is NEVER coming from the unconditionally loving field of the Records (it's always coming from ego!) ✨ How to trust that something is always happening, even when it doesn't feel like it If you've ever questioned your ability to connect, or wondered if you're "doing it right," this one's for you. As mentioned in the episode, here's my previous video on understanding the language of the Akashic Records: https://youtu.be/oof4g8cBGvw Thank you for being here, doing your inner work, and leading the way for others with your light. It makes a difference! **** Get the FREE Akashic Records Mini Course + weekly newsletter: https://josephinehardman.com/akashic-records-intro/ Explore YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@healer.josephine Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/healer.josephine Connect through my website: https://josephinehardman.com Contact: me@josephinehardman.com **** Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2026 All Rights Reserved.

    Inner Work 284: How to Get Unstuck (and Get MORE) When Reading the Akashic Records

  6. Aug 7

    Inner Work 283: High Vibration Morning Reset | Guided Meditation

    This is a guided meditation to raise your vibration and set the highest possible energy for the day ahead. In this high-vibration morning reset, I'll walk you through grounding breathwork and powerful affirmations designed to raise your frequency, release old patterns & beliefs weighing you down, and anchor you into the truth that you are a Divine being of light before you step into the world.  This meditation is flexible — use it exactly how it fits your morning: 🌅 Eyes closed, lying in bed as you wake up ☀️ Playing in the background while you shower, make breakfast, or get ready 🧘 As a sit-down practice to center yourself before your day begins We'll start with a few deep, grounding breaths to bring you fully into the present moment. From there, we'll move into powerful affirmations to reclaim the full truth, power, and Light of your inner being. By the end, you'll have reconnected with your sense of abundance, clarity, and inner power... ready to move through today from a place of alignment and strength. 👉 If this meditation supports you, hit subscribe so you don't miss future sessions. And please share it with someone who needs an energy boost right now. Thank you for being here, doing your inner work, and leading the way for others with your light. It makes a difference! **** Get the FREE Akashic Records Mini Course + weekly newsletter: https://josephinehardman.com/akashic-records-intro/ Explore YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@healer.josephine Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/healer.josephine Connect through my website: https://josephinehardman.com Contact: me@josephinehardman.com **** Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2026 All Rights Reserved.

    Inner Work 283: High Vibration Morning Reset | Guided Meditation

  7. Aug 1

    Inner Work 282: Akashic Records Forecast + Guidance for August 2026

    Welcome back! For this month's Akashic Records forecast, I'm tapping into the Field and pulling a 3-card Tarot spread to explore the incoming energy for August. We'll explore: what to expect + what's heading our way collectively and individually in August where your Soul may be asking you to grow or keep healing how to stay aligned with your highest purpose this month direct guidance from the Records to make the best "spiritual use" of August This is a channeled reading straight from the Akashic Records combined with the symbolism and wisdom of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot deck. Whether you're new to the Records or a longtime seeker, this forecast offers grounded, practical spiritual guidance you can actually use in your daily life this month. 💬 I'd love to know — which part of this reading (and which card) resonated most with you? Let me know by sending a note to me@josephinehardman.com To see the cards as we go through them, you can watch this as a video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lU-93nPvV2w Thank you for being here, doing your inner work, and leading the way for others with your light. It makes a difference! **** Get the FREE Akashic Records Mini Course + weekly newsletter: https://josephinehardman.com/akashic-records-intro/ Explore YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@healer.josephine Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/healer.josephine Connect through my website: https://josephinehardman.com Contact: me@josephinehardman.com **** Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2026 All Rights Reserved.

    Inner Work 282: Akashic Records Forecast + Guidance for August 2026

  8. Jul 24

    Inner Work 281: 5 Habits that BLOCK Your Spiritual Gifts & Growth (How to Recognize Them)

    Every one of us carries innate spiritual gifts - intuition, healing abilities, multidimensional awareness, the capacity to sense what lies beyond the veil. But too often, without realizing it, we get in our own way and engage in habits or patterns that block the full expression of these gifts.  In this episode of INNER WORK, we explore five common (and often unconscious) habits that delay spiritual awakening and keep you from fully activating and living from your gifts... plus how to recognize each one with compassion, not judgment. This is a deep, honest look at the inner and outer obstacles that we often run into as humans on the spiritual path. There's no toxic shame or self-blaming here, just an open invitation to expand your awareness of these old patterns, release what doesn't serve, and reclaim your full, authentic power.  In this episode, we cover: Impatience & self-doubt — how fear-based doubt about your gifts (and your healing journey) can quietly sabotage your progress, and why meeting self-doubt with clarity — rather than believing it — is essential Slipping into unconsciousness or ego mind — the old coping mechanisms (overworking, people-pleasing, numbing out) that pull you out of presence, and how ego convinces you that you or your gifts "aren't enough" Spiritual bypassing — using spiritual tools, places, or practices to escape reality rather than integrating it, and why true growth requires grounding your spirituality in everyday human life Outgrowing or mismatching your support systems — how to discern when therapists, healers, or other guides are (or aren't) equipped to support you through a genuine spiritual awakening Energetic discernment — why being selective about who and what you allow into your inner circle and energy field directly impacts your ability to stay aligned and let your gifts flow Whether you're just beginning to awaken to your gifts or you're deepening your existing spiritual connection, this episode offers grounded, compassionate guidance for recognizing what's been holding you back... and reclaiming your full spiritual expression. For additional support, here's my "Activate Your Spiritual Gifts" Guided Meditation in the Akashic Records: https://youtu.be/Gdkqguu1kY0 I mentioned author, spiritual teacher, and psychiatrist Stanislav Grof in this episode. If you want to explore his work further, I recommend his books Spiritual Emergency and The Stormy Search for the Self. Thank you for being here, doing your inner work, and leading the way for others with your light. It makes a difference! **** Get the FREE Akashic Records Mini Course + weekly newsletter: https://josephinehardman.com/akashic-records-intro/ Explore YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@healer.josephine Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/healer.josephine Connect through my website: https://josephinehardman.com Contact: me@josephinehardman.com **** Inner Work 2026 All Rights Reserved.

    Inner Work 281: 5 Habits that BLOCK Your Spiritual Gifts & Growth (How to Recognize Them)
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Inner Work: A Spiritual Growth Podcast is committed to walking with you on your journey of awakening and psychospiritual development. Host Josephine Hardman, PhD is a certified intuitive healer and Akashic Records practitioner and teacher (and formerly taught English, writing, and Shakespeare at the college level for 9 years). Inner Work features illuminating discussions and interviews on spirituality, self-development, inner healing, and manifesting the truly abundant and aligned life you dream of.

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