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. Aug 12

    What We Thought Was "Normal" Until We Did the Work

    Today’s episode is a conversation around the things we used to think were normal, until we started doing the work. We’re sharing some of the things we’ve had to question, unlearn and see differently through our own inner work, and how much of what we once thought was “just who I am” was actually a pattern we’d learned somewhere along the way. We Dive Into: The things we used to think were completely normalPatterns we mistook for personalityHow our childhood experiences shaped the way we operate todayWhat it actually looked like shifting theseWant to go deeper? We support individuals and couples through emotional patterns, personal growth, and building deeper, more connected relationships. Send us a DM if you’d like to explore working together. Connect with us on socials: @petejmclean@gee_gniel

  2. Aug 6

    How to Let Yourself Be Seen in Love

    Today’s episode is a conversation around one of the biggest edges many women experience in relationships - allowing ourselves to truly be seen. For many of us, especially those who are used to being capable, independent and having everything together, vulnerability can feel incredibly uncomfortable. We can want deeper connection while simultaneously protecting the very parts of ourselves that would create it. In this episode, we explore what happens when we let go of the armour, stop trying to manage how we’re perceived, and allow ourselves to be witnessed in the moments that feel messy, emotional and uncertain. We Dive Into: - Why being seen can feel more vulnerable than being alone - The hidden ways high -functioning people protect themselves from emotional exposure - Letting go of the need to always be strong, capable and “okay” - The difference between emotional expression and emotional projection - How childhood experiences shape the way we respond to our partner’s emotions - Why safety in relationships isn’t about avoiding triggers, but learning how to repair and reconnect - The role of ownership, self-awareness and inner work in creating deeper love Want to go deeper? We support individuals and couples through emotional patterns, personal growth, and building deeper, more connected relationships. Send us a DM if you’d like to explore working together. Connect with us on socials: @petejmclean @gee_gniel

  3. Jul 25

    The Conversation Most People Avoid Having About Church

    Today’s episode is a conversation we’ve been wanting to have for a while, exploring the relationship between faith, church, identity and the deeper work of understanding ourselves. We’re diving into Pete’s experience growing up in church from childhood, being heavily involved in that world and what it was like to later question the beliefs, pressures and expectations he had carried for years. This isn’t a conversation about dismissing faith or spirituality, it’s about exploring the parts people often avoid talking about. The difference between genuine connection and performance, the search for meaning, and how important it is to look at the deeper wounds and patterns underneath what we believe. We Dive Into: - Growing up in church and the pressure to be “good” - Faith, identity and the search for belonging - When spirituality becomes avoidance of deeper inner work - Shame, guilt and the impact on self-expression - Taking ownership of your healing and personal growth - How unresolved wounds show up in relationships Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe and leave a review, it genuinely helps, and we love hearing what lands for you. Want to go deeper? We support individuals and couples through emotional patterns, personal growth, and building deeper, more connected relationships. Send us a DM if you’d like to explore working together. Connect with us on socials:@petejmclean@gee_gniel

  4. Jul 16

    Q&A: Your Questions on Masculine & Feminine Dynamics, Handling Conflict & More

    Today’s ep is a Q&A where we’re answering some of your questions around relationships, growth, conflict and lots in between. We’re chatting about masculine and feminine dynamics, learning to receive, handling disagreements, the patterns we bring into relationships and as usual we go off on a few extra tangents! As always, this is an honest conversation, sharing our own experiences, lessons we’ve learned and the things we’re still figuring out along the way. We Dive Into: The habits that have had the biggest impact on our growth Pushing yourself vs punishing yourself Masculine & feminine energy in relationships How we handle conflict and repair Balancing business and relationship Why we attract the same relationship patterns Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe and leave a review, it genuinely helps, and we love hearing what lands for you. Want to go deeper? We support individuals and couples through emotional patterns, personal growth, and building deeper, more connected relationships. Send us a DM if you’d like to explore working together. Connect with us on socials:@petejmclean@gee_gniel

  5. Jul 12

    Gee's Story - Turning Pain Into Purpose

    Today’s episode is a vulnerable one. I’m sharing my story - how my own experiences led me into inner work, healing and ultimately coaching. It’s an honest conversation about the moments that shaped me, the challenges that changed me and why I do the work I do now. This isn’t a story about having all the answers. It’s about learning through life, doing the work and discovering that our greatest struggles can become the foundation for how we support others. If you’ve ever wondered how I got here, this episode is for you. We Dive Into: My personal journey into inner work and coaching The experiences that shaped who I am today The lessons that changed my perspective on life and relationships What inspired me to become a coach The importance of doing your own inner work before supporting others How our hardest seasons can become our greatest teachers Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe and leave a review, it genuinely helps, and we love hearing what lands for you. Want to go deeper? We support individuals and couples through emotional patterns, personal growth, and building deeper, more connected relationships. Send us a DM if you'd like to explore working together. Connect with us on socials:@petejmclean@gee_gniel

  6. Jun 28

    How Stressful Seasons of Change Affect Relationships

    Today we’re talking about how big life changes, stress, and uncertainty can quietly shift the dynamic inside a relationship. This episode comes from our own current season of navigating change, pressure, and emotional overwhelm, and noticing how quickly that can show up between two people, even when there’s love and good intention present. We unpack what happens when you’re both in different internal states, how coping patterns kick in under stress, and why change often brings up control, withdrawal, overthinking, and emotional disconnection in relationships. It’s a very real conversation about what it actually looks like to stay connected when life feels full, uncertain, and stretched. We Dive Into: How change and stress impact emotional connection in relationships Why couples can feel distant even when nothing is “wrong” The coping mechanisms that show up under pressure (control, overworking, shutting down, etc.) Navigating different emotional states within the same relationship Grief, identity shifts, and letting go of what feels familiar How uncertainty can create tension What it actually takes to stay on the same team during change Learning to see each other clearly instead of through stress reactions Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe and leave a review, it genuinely helps, and we love hearing what lands for you. Want to go deeper? We support individuals and couples with emotional patterns, communication, and building deeper connection in relationships. Send us a DM if you want to explore working together. Connect with us on socials:@petejmclean @gee_gniel

  7. Jun 17

    Couples Q&A: Love, Life & Everything In Between

    Today we’re doing a light-hearted couples Q&A where we just talk about love, life and everything in between. Nothing overly planned, just us answering questions and seeing where the conversation goes, which naturally ends up in a few unexpected tangents about relationships, communication, attachment, and the way we see connection and growth together. It’s a bit of fun, a bit random, and some takeaways for you. We Dive Into: - Getting to know us through light-hearted Q&A - Love, connection and how we each see relationships - The funny, real and honest parts of being together - How small conversations often turn into deeper ones - Communication, triggers and understanding each other better - What we’ve learned about ourselves through relationship - The balance between lightness, humour and depth in connection - Why the simplest questions can reveal the most Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe and leave a review, it genuinely helps, and we love hearing what lands for you. Want to go deeper? We work with individuals and couples around emotional patterns, communication, and building deeper connection in relationships. Send us a DM if you want to explore working together. Connect with us on socials: @petejmclean@gee_gniel

  8. Jun 14

    Why Being Together Doesn't Always Create Connection

    Today we unpack why being in a relationship doesn't automatically create connection, and how many couples can find themselves feeling disconnected. This conversation explores the patterns that quietly create distance in relationships. We also share reflections from our own relationship around triggers, communication, and the ongoing practice of staying present with each other when things feel uncomfortable. We Dive Into: Why being together doesn't always create connection The difference between proximity and actually creating space to connect How emotional avoidance creates distance in relationships Why difficult conversations are often the doorway to deeper connection The role emotional safety plays in healthy relationships How unresolved wounds show up between partners Why trying to "fix yourself" doesn't always solve relationship challenges Learning to stay present when you're triggered or activated The importance of expressing what's real instead of shutting down Why relationships are often our greatest teachers Moving from protection and self-preservation toward deeper intimacy Enjoyed 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 individuals and couples to help them navigate emotional patterns, communication, relationships, and deeper connection. Reach out via DM to explore working together. Connect with us on socials: @petejmclean@gee_gniel

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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
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gee and Pete
  • Show Website
    The Inner Work Diary