Inner Work 257: Being spiritual does NOT mean being a doormat

Inner Work 257: Being spiritual does NOT mean being a doormat

Author: Josephine Hardman, PhD December 27, 2025 Duration: 18:18

Being spiritual doesn't mean we have to be ZEN all the time. (Thank God!)

You don't have to be a doormat - or an emotionless robot - to be a deeply spiritual, evolved, awakened human.

At the end of the day, spirituality can look a LOT of different ways, and you have to find your own unique expression of spirituality that feels aligned and true to YOU.

In this episode of INNER WORK, we'll explore: 

  • genuine spirituality as being connected to your authentic Self (which might be zen but might also be boisterous, playful, emotional, sarcastic, witty, loud, or many other things at times!)
  • being spiritual doesn't mean you have to be a doormat or have NO reactions to anything ever
  • how your Higher Self will sometimes guide you to be LOUDER, to speak up, to be firm, to tell someone to back off, to set stronger boundaries, etc.
  • not putting undue pressure on yourself to meet some impossible "ideal" of spirituality that's disconnected from the day-to-day realities and emotions we experience as humans
  • giving yourself grace to be human AND spiritual at the same time

Watch this as a video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rd71GNTt83U

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Music & editing by G. Demers

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Josephine Hardman brings a unique blend of academic rigor and intuitive wisdom to Inner Work: A Spiritual Growth Podcast. With a background that spans nine years teaching college-level literature and a current practice as a certified intuitive healer and Akashic Records teacher, she guides conversations that are both deeply thoughtful and profoundly practical. This isn't about abstract theories; it's about the tangible, often messy process of personal awakening. Each episode feels like a thoughtful dialogue, whether Josephine is speaking with a guest or sharing her own insights on psychospiritual development. You'll find discussions that weave together themes from spirituality, inner healing, and conscious self-improvement, all aimed at making the esoteric accessible. The podcast serves as a companion for those who suspect there's more to their experience than the daily routine, offering a space to explore what genuine transformation looks and feels like. It’s for anyone ready to move beyond surface-level advice and engage in the real, sometimes challenging work of understanding themselves and their place in the world. Tune in for a consistently illuminating perspective that honors both the heart and the intellect on the path of growth.
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