The Inner Process Podcast
Seasoned therapists discuss what it looks like to live a healthy life by examining the process we go through internally to get through even the hardest situations. Listen in for research based answers to questions, lighthearted fun, and relatable experiences. Find out how to move forward emotionally and spiritually, while laughing along the way.
Episodes
28 episodes
Trauma and Relationships
Trauma in our relationships can come in many forms. In this episode we look at betrayal trauma. We explore what makes it trauma and what to do if it has happened to you or someone you love.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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25:17
Trauma in Childhood
It is common to feel like we did not have trauma growing up, and yet statistics would disagree. Many know that there were traumatic things in their childhood but haven't connected the dots on how that impacts them now. We attempt to shed light ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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25:38
Trauma Clarified
7 out of 10 people have experienced at least one traumatic event, and if you include relational trauma that may increase to including everybody. Season 3 is on trauma, and today we ask: what really is trauma? How do we know if we've been affect...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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31:11
Choosing a Therapist
We don't know about you but we have sometimes found it hard to find the right therapist. We also regularly talk to potential clients about what it is like to work with us and how to find a good fit. If you are thinking of starting counseling, o...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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26:27
Trauma and Mental Health
Some level of trauma will impact us all. It is estimated that 70% of the world's population will experience at least one single event trauma in their lifetime. Further, trauma shows up as adults in ways that are often labeled "menta...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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20:43
Overthinking
Are you an overthinker? Typically when we overthink; we replay, ruminate and rehash interactions with others or decisions. The problem with this is that we become more anxious as we do these 3 R's. We do this with big decisions sometimes as wel...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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25:29
Perfectionism
Is perfectionism really a bad thing? How do I know if I am a perfectionist? What should I do if I am? If you have asked yourself any of these questions, this is the podcast for you. We look at what it means to be a perfectionist and some of the...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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25:12
Burn the Ships
One of the challenges of living in the digital age is all these choices. Having choices are good, but at a certain point they lead to higher anxiety. The other downside is that we then struggle to commit to the things we choose to do. In ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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26:42
In the Meantime
In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to wait well. One of the facts about life is that we sometimes want to be in a different job, relationship, city, house, etc. but we we cannot act upon that desire at that time. When...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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21:58
Getting Unstuck
What do you do when you're stuck. We have all had times like that in our life. We might want to make a change but aren't sure how, or even what to change. The result often feels unsettling and disorienting. In this episode, we talk about ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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21:19
Gut Health and Mental Health
If you've ever said that you, "just went with your gut", you may not have known how important your gut is to decision making. In this episode we welcome Natalie Kazarian, LMFT to share with us her expertise on gut health and it's link to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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25:25
Healthy Conflict In Relationships
Try as we might, we are going to have conflict in our relationships. The only way around it is to vow not to fight, but avoiding conflict isn't healthy either. The good news is that conflict can have very positive benefits for relationships.&nb...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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23:21
Relationship Assessment
We all want our relationships to go well. We want to love and be loved. In this episode, we use our many years of experience as therapists (and our own marriages) to examine how we can know what makes our relationships work. Now, we also know t...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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18:50
Resolutions
Interestingly, almost 200 million people will make a resolution in 2021, but I bet you know that 80% of our new years resolutions fail even before January ends. If this is you, take heart because there are some proven ways to make sure th...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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23:18
That's a Wrap
As we finish season 1, we talk about what we have learned by doing this podcast. We talk about our failures (some behind the scenes) and successes. This was our chance to reflect and share our takeaways and offer you, the listener, the chance t...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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13:00
The Anxiety Episode
Do you ever experience anxiety? This year more than ever, we have all encountered a great deal to be anxious about. So what can we do? In this episode, Mike and Jason discuss symptoms of anxiety as well as its origins and practical ways to appr...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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22:56
Boundaries
Are there difficult people in your life or difficult situations that you are not sure how to navigate? The idea of boundaries in our relationships is more widespread than ever and yet, it can still be hard to define what that means. It can also...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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23:56
How to Change: Pt. 2
In the second of a two part episode we continue to talk about how to change. If you're like us, you've discovered that it isn't as easy as it seems and can take longer than you want. If you don't know how the "shame sandwich" sabotages th...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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22:20
How to Change: Pt. 1
Have you ever had something that you really wanted to change, but it wasn't as easy as you thought it would be? Maybe you wanted to eat better, read more or start a new career. You are not alone. It turns out that sometimes, making changes is h...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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18:54
Accepting What We Cannot Change
You've been there right? An event, circumstance, or relationships happens and it is difficult. You want to change it to make it easier to handle, but it's outside your control. In those situations, what are we supposed to do? In this episode we...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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21:13
Overcoming Fear
Who can't relate to fears like rejection, inadequacy, the unknown and failure? We all can on some level and so in the universal experience of fear, there is also support and hope. In this episode we talk about how fear shows up in our lives and...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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31:18
From Autopilot to Authentic Living
Do you ever feel like you're sleepwalking your way through life? Are you going through the motions and wish you could experience life in a deeper, more meaningful way? If so, listen as we talk to Colleen Odegaard. She's interviewed thousands of...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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36:08
Saying No: One of the keys to an authentic, balanced life.
Did you know you make thousands of decisions every day? We often put ourselves in positions where we have said yes too many times to those decisions. While it can be difficult to say no, it is a critical piece of living in a balanced way. In th...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:50
Personal Retreats: Not just for monks anymore
Are you feeling tired, frazzled and scattered. If you're not sure what to do, or where to go next; a personal retreat might be just what the doctor ordered. In this episode we talk about our experiences with taking time out of the regular hurri...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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33:33
Failure, are we sure it's good for us?
Quotes about the importance of failing are all over the place, but is failure really good for us? If it is, how do we fail well? It turns out that there are specific components of failure that we have to know in order to grow from it. If you ar...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:45