212: Finding Inner Peace with Meg Josephson

212: Finding Inner Peace with Meg Josephson

Author: Aileen Xu December 11, 2022 Duration: 56:19
Celebrate the genius of your inner child and let go of what no longer serves you. In this episode, Meg Josephson shares a message of hope: you are not broken. Life after trauma can be peaceful, grounded, and even secure. Cultivate awareness and pause. Notice your triggers and tend to your wounds. Above all, be kind and understanding to yourself. You’ve been through enough. Live the life you desire and protect your peace. You are safe now.

Meg Josephson is a therapist and content creator based in San Francisco. She received her Master's of Social Work from Columbia University and approaches therapy through a compassion-focused lens: integrating both the mind and the body, meditation, and spirituality within the therapeutic setting. She reaches millions on Instagram and TikTok with her videos that break down healing topics in a tangible way. She also hosts workshops and shares her writing via her newsletter.

TIMESTAMPS:

  • 01:41 - Background
  • 04:32 - The power of meditation
  • 14:34 - Inner child healing
  • 18:17 - Understanding coping mechanisms
  • 25:20 - Attachment Trauma
  • 35:12 - Spirituality & therapy
  • 37:39 - Generational wounds & cycles
  • 48:40 - Meg’s routines & rituals

FIND MEG ONLINE:

SPONSOR:

MENTIONED:

The video version of this interview is available on YouTube: Episode 212

SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE PODCAST

LAVENDAIRE


Aileen Xu hosts The Lavendaire Lifestyle, a space designed for those looking to weave more intention into the fabric of their daily lives. This podcast explores the interconnected nature of personal growth, where improving your physical fitness directly influences your mental clarity, and spiritual curiosity enriches your approach to education and self-improvement. Episodes delve into practical routines for health alongside deeper conversations about purpose and inner peace, drawing from a variety of philosophies and traditions without being anchored to any single path. You’ll hear honest reflections on building a life that feels both productive and meaningful, where caring for your mind and body is part of a holistic journey. The Lavendaire Lifestyle serves as a companion for redefining success on your own terms, offering thoughtful perspectives that encourage action beyond just passive listening. It’s for anyone who believes that a well-lived life incorporates care for every aspect of the self, fostering a sense of balance and authentic growth through its diverse topics.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

The Lavendaire Lifestyle
Podcast Episodes
188: Sacred Sexuality & Reconnecting with Your Body w/ Nadine Lee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:12
Is your spirituality bringing you closer to your true self? Or just farther away from your body? Nadine Lee shares the limitations of affirmations and a “positive vibes only” attitude, how to heal shame around body image…
185: Manifesting Success, Energy Healing & Breathwork w/ Millana Snow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:51
When was the last time you let yourself cry without holding back? Energy healer Millana Snow wants you to heal through releasing all of those emotions you’ve been suppressing. As a Project Runway winner, Millana shares w…
184: Bitcoin, Money Systems & Women in Crypto w/ Natalie Brunell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:31
Have you ever felt like you can’t get by in life no matter how much you work? Natalie Brunell believes the solution lies in Bitcoin. She explains Bitcoin for beginners, how it can revolutionize money for the average pers…
183: Plant Witchery, Self Care & Spiritual Activism w/ Juliet Diaz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:41
If you’re tired of buying crystals and candles in the name of self care, Juliet Diaz’s got your back. She shares how to treat self care as your birth right, ways to appreciate nature on a deeper level, and how to connect…
182: African Spirituality, Shadow Work & Manifesting w/ Abiola Abrams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:02
Have you ever wondered why you don’t know much about African spirituality? Abiola Abrams explains why it’s no accident her culture has been excluded from mainstream spirituality, and how her work will empower you to disc…
180: Manifesting with the Moon w/ Yasmin Boland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:25
Yasmin Boland unfolds the secrets of Moonology: the sacred and dangerous history of women’s work with the moon, the power of moon magic, and how to manifest throughout lunar cycles, step-by-step. Yasmin is an astrologer,…