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They're back! In this episode, Mat & Ash share their real and raw journey through labor, delivery, and postpartum. They share all the pain, hardship, triumph, and healing that came along with it as this chapter rocked their world upside down. Mat shares his mistakes and things he wish he would have known and Ash shares the incredible challenge and her yogic approach to labor and unexpected c-section. In this episode, Mat & Ash share: Their reasons for why after 11 years together they finally decided to have kids. Their birth story and the unexpected twists and turns it brought. Being faced with an impossible decision after 3 days of hardly any sleep and Ash enduring a posterior/back labor with Atreyu. The hard lessons and blindspots they had postpartum. Ash's experience with postpartum depression. How to truly forgive and love each other after crisis, hardship, and not showing up as your best self. How to heal and rebuild life after massive change using Inner Work. Tune in for this humbling and tell-all episode that will inspire you, if you are struggling as a parent or your relationship has been through a painful chapter, to know that you are not alone and there is a way to heal using Inner Work to find forgiveness, understanding, and a way forward stronger and healthier.   To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here   To read The Inner Work of Relationships: An Invitation to Heal Your Inner Child and Create a Conscious Relationship Together, Click Here   Join The Inner Work Private Facebook group Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this episode, Mat interviews the musician that created The Inner Work music album, St. Finnikin, as they take a deep dive into the personal stories and insight behind each song on the album. In this episode, Mat & Finn share: Finn's personal journey with each theme and what it brought up for him to sit with, learn from, and ultimately heal and move through How each song healed and transmuted different things within Finn's past Re-examining belief systems and their side effects on our lives What it means to be truly free How the Inner Work album takes you a hero's journey of healing from start to finish Finn's personal healing journey with a Lyme diagnosis Finn's personal anecdotes and stories behind lyrics that he chose. Tune in for a behind the scenes look into how The Inner Work album came to be and the levels of intention and care put into every lyric and song. To listen to The Inner Work Album Click Here To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here   To read The Inner Work of Relationships: An Invitation to Heal Your Inner Child and Create a Conscious Relationship Together, Click Here   Follow St. Finnikin on Tiktok Follow St. Finnikin on Instagram Follow St. Finnikin on Youtube     Join The Inner Work Private Facebook group Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this episode, Mat interviews the musician that created The Inner Work music album, St. Finnikin, as they dive into the backstory of the album's creation. In this episode, Mat & Finn share: Finn's journey through making the album and how it changed him How knowing the themes of consciousness changes your view of yourself and others Finn's backstory on some of the songs and what they meant to him and brought up for him to examine The side effects of doing Inner Work Finn's inner exploration of The Inner Work How to heal your body through using The Inner Work The intention and passion behind this project Tune in for a behind the scenes look into how The Inner Work album came to be and the intention and prayer behind it. To listen to The Inner Work Album Click Here To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here   To read The Inner Work of Relationships: An Invitation to Heal Your Inner Child and Create a Conscious Relationship Together, Click Here   Follow St. Finnikin on Tiktok Follow St. Finnikin on Instagram Follow St. Finnikin on Youtube     Join The Inner Work Private Facebook group Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this episode, Mat & Ash explore the wound of distrust and their relationships with fear, anxiety, and risk. Ash tells her story of coming from extremely worried parents who instilled fear in her, while Mat lived more on the edge in denial of any risks, flirting with unnecessary danger. Join them as they discuss the path to healing and how this wound can effect a relationship. In this episode, Mat & Ash share: Personal anecdotes of their own experiences with distrust and fear and how they coped. The biggest triggers and psychology behind wounds of distrust and the mind's attachment to fear. How to best help someone who is struggling with anxiety and paranoia and alleviate their fear. The side effects of living life either lost in distrust or overcompensating for it. How to best navigate wounds of distrust in a relationship. The importance of establishing a sense of adequacy and trust in ourselves to overcome whatever we may be afraid of and to trust that we will be ok within the unknown of life. How to heal and move forward in our self-esteem development. Tune in for this insightful episode that offers encouragement and a path out of our wounds of distrust and into a greater sense of empowerment and security that comes from doing our Inner Work.   To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click Here   To read The Inner Work of Relationships: An Invitation to Heal Your Inner Child and Create a Conscious Relationship Together, Click Here   Join The Inner Work Private Facebook group Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

Mat and Ash are back from their writing sabbatical to announce their newest book, The Inner Work of Relationships!! In this episode Mat and Ash share exciting news of changes in their life as well as all the insight that is packed into their new book that they have been working on for the past two years! In this episode, Mat & Ash share: How to navigate when a partner doesn't want to do Inner Work Knowing when to walk away from a relationship Getting clear on your values and expectations for the relationship The benefits of doing Inner Work together as a couple How to enjoy true love and lasting satisfaction and happiness in your relationship The three types of relationship stages and how they manifest How to use the Themes of Consciousness to heal your relationship The importance of having a relationship to assist in breaking free from generational patterns    To read The Inner Work of Relationships: An Invitation to Heal Your Inner Child and Create a Conscious Relationship Together, Click Here   Join The Inner Work Private Facebook group Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

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   Come study with us in our Inner Work Yoga Teacher Training   Join The Inner Work Private Facebook group Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

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   Join The Inner Work Private Facebook group Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

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 Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

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 Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

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 Here 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 Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook  

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 Here 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 Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this episode Mat and Ash discuss why Inner Work is required to have your dream sex life. In this episode they go over sex life after 10 years of being monogamous, healing shame and guilt around sexuality, erotic exploration from states of love rather than hidden darkness, kinks, the shadow, and the light, enlightenment in regards to sexuality, and how pornography is sabotaging intimacy. Enjoy all this and so much more in this epic episode on The Inner Work of Sex and Intimacy.  Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here 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 Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this week's episode Mat and Ash dive into one of the most common sources of relationship conflict caused from hidden expectations. They tell stories of their own most common miscommunications around things they expected but never communicated clearly. In this episode you will learn how to clearly communicate hidden expectations of your partner in order to avoid unnecessary conflict and pain. Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here   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 Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In this week's episode Mat and Ash explore the question of are you a safe partner to feel vulnerable around, be humble with, make mistakes, and heal? They go over the core mindset changes that have to be made in order to be a safe partner and do inner work successfully as a couple. They also go over the main steps for avoiding your partner getting defensive and lost in arguing when trying to bring something to their attention that is causing pain.   Take Our Relationship Workshop Series for Creating and Enjoying a Conscious Relationship! Click Here 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 Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

In today's episode Mat and Ash reveal a common misconception in the spiritual community that we're all supposed to be "enlightened" and if anything isn't that we should push it away and reject it.  Mat and Ash break this misconception down and the suffering it causes and replace it with genuine approach from the yoga tradition which is to actually lean into the discomforts of life and learn to love all the parts of ourselves we are running from. 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 Follow The Yoga Couple on Tiktok Follow The Yoga Couple on Instagram Follow The Yoga Couple on Facebook