
42 episodes

The Inner Work Podcast The Yoga Couple - Mat & Ash
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4.8 • 160 Ratings
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The Inner Work Podcast, hosted by Mat & Ash, the best-selling spiritual self-help authors of The Inner Work book and also known as The Yoga Couple, offers inspiration and guidance on how to self-heal your mind, body, and soul, and how to navigate your relationships consciously.
The show covers a range of topics such as inner child healing generational trauma, shadow work, sex and intimacy, conscious relationships, marriage, and dating all from a self-aware spiritual lens. The Inner Work Podcast supports you in all things related to doing The Inner Work on yourself and within your relationships.
Start your self-healing journey by reading The Inner Work book, available at https://www.theinnerwork.com/
Take The Namaste Together Couples Challenge with Mat & Ash at https://www.theyogacouple.com/namastetogether
Join their 200hr Yoga Teacher Inner Work Facilitator training at https://www.sacredyogainstitute.com/
You can also follow Mat & Ash on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @theyogacouple.
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42. The Inner Work of Healing: The Wound of Loss and Regret
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.
Free Inner Work Yoga Class to move through the wound of Grief and Loss
To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here
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41. The Inner Work of Healing: The Wound of Overwhelm and Depression
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
Free Inner Work Yoga Class to release and heal the wound of overwhelm
To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here
Come study with us in our Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training
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40. The Inner Work of Healing: The Wound of Judgment and Internalized Guilt
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
Free Inner Work Yoga Class to heal the wound of judgment and internalized guilt
To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here
Come study with us in our Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training
Join The Inner Work Private Facebook group
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39. The Inner Work of Healing: The Wound of Rejection & Internalized Shame
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.
Free Inner Work Yoga Class to heal the wound of rejection and internalized shame
To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here
Come study with us in our Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training
Join The Inner Work Private Facebook group
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38. From Fight or Flight to Financial Stability: Balancing Practicality and Spirituality in Your Relationship
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.
Follow the financial coaches mentioned in the episode
Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click HereTo read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here
Come study with us in our Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training
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37. Flipping Energies: Our Journey of Healing and Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies in Relationships
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 HereTo read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here
Come study with us in our Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training
Follow The Yoga Couple on TiktokFollow The Yoga Couple on InstagramFollow The Yoga Couple on Facebook
Customer Reviews
One of my favorite podcasts
An incredible podcast that offers insights and nuanced perspectives from a healing lense on all important areas of life: relationships, finances, trauma. I find myself checking each week to see if a new episode has been released! Also I really enjoy the yin/yang dynamic that comes from Matt & Ash hosting this podcast together. Thank you for what you both bring!
Helping me grow and heal as a person
This podcast and the book has truly changed my life by giving me perspective on so many toxic traits I have as well as what I’ve witnessed from people in my life, and parents in my childhood. Thank you for your offerings and this work you do.
Incredible
I have been following Matt and Ash for years and I love this podcast so much. Matt and Ash are everything I desire from a leader and mentor; honesty, raw vulnerability, and compassion. They are wise and you can feel the heart and effort out into this sacred space. I’m eternally grateful, and highly recommend to all despite your beliefs.