Inner Work: A Spiritual Growth Podcast

What is the spiritual crisis or "dark night of the Soul" - and are you in one right now? (If you are, you're not alone.)
Some aspects of the spiritual crisis can include:
connecting to dimensions, experiences, realities beyond the 3D, linear, human dimension - can include connecting to "invisible" beings such as Spirit Guides, angels, archangels, ascended masters, mythological figures, etc
feeling like you're moving beyond the "world of material things"
shifting your orientation from a horizontal perspective (ego-to-ego) to a vertical one (connection to Divine Source)
feeling like you no longer (or never) fit into the human reality all around you
experiencing a dismantling or breaking apart of relationships, situations, jobs, friendships that aren't aligned with your Soul and don't fulfill you anymore
undergoing a persistent questioning about "what is all this for?" or "what's my true purpose?"
experiencing an identity crisis, where the old "masks" or personality aspects you used to wear no longer fit
 
In this new "Navigating the Spiritual Crisis" podcast series, we'll explore what the spiritual crisis or awakening really is, how it can look and feel, and how you can best navigate it... without self-sabotage, fear, or feeling like you're "going crazy". 
Ultimately, the spiritual crisis is your true Self calling you back home.
It's a powerful opportunity to shed the old masks, identities, and roles you've been playing or wearing... so you can embody your FULL human & Divine self in this lifetime, and be authentically who you really are.
Join me for a no-nonsense, grounded, transformative exploration of the spiritual awakening process and an empowering approach to the dark night of the Soul.
Thank you for being here, doing your inner work, and leading the way for others with your light. It makes a difference!
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Music & editing by G. Demers
Inner Work 2026 All Rights Reserved.

Is Archangel Metatron the "overseer" or "master keeper" of the Akashic Records? What's his relationship to the Records, if any?
You may have heard or read something about this at some point, so let's clarify this idea and trace it back to where it really comes from.
As always, my highest intention is to provide you with grounded, ethical, clear, and transformative ways to understand and USE the Akashic Records for your evolution.
In this episode of INNER WORK, we'll address:
who Metatron is and how he is defined in Jewish mysticism (i.e., the source traditions from where he originates)
Metatron's role as a "heavenly scribe"... and how this got linked to the Akashic Records
the concept of Metatron's Cube
the origin of the Akashic Records (as an idea) in 19th-century Theosophical thought
how New Age lore, channeled writings, and Angel decks & books fused Metatron with the Akashic Records over time
the importance and validity of YOUR actual, unique, embodied experience in the Records... which may include connecting with angels, archangels, ascended masters, ancestors, etc.
You can also watch this as a video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/11PlWtNWP7k
Thank you for being here, doing your inner work, and leading the way for others with your light. It makes a difference!
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Get the FREE Akashic Records Mini Course + weekly newsletter: https://josephinehardman.com/akashic-records-intro/
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Contact: [email protected]
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Music & editing by G. Demers
Inner Work 2026 All Rights Reserved.

Welcome to your Akashic Records Forecast for May 2026!
We'll tap into the energy, potentials, and main themes for the upcoming month.
The Akashic Records are a flexible, transformative, overarching modality that can be blended with many other tools and approaches - including the Tarot.
I often hear from students just how much the Records supercharge all of their other spiritual tools or ways of doing healing work. For our May energy forecast, I did just this - combined the powerful, high-level perspective of the Akashic Records with additional insights, imagery, and messages from the Tarot deck.
My intention is for this to serve not just as our monthly forecast, but also as a "demo" of how to combine these two potent modalities.
Specifically, I opened the Akashic Records (always to establish that connection FIRST) and then pulled 4 Tarot cards for these prompts:
What's happening at the collective level in May 2026?
What's going on at the personal level (i.e., for each of us at a more individual level) in May 2026?
What are you being asked to release or transform this month?
What's your Soul asking you to focus on this month?
You can also watch this as a video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N350SxAfju0
As mentioned in the episode, here's my guided Akashic Records meditation to Receive Goodness & Abundance.
Thank you for being here, doing your inner work, and leading the way for others with your light. It makes a difference!
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Get the FREE Akashic Records Mini Course + weekly newsletter: https://josephinehardman.com/akashic-records-intro/
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Contact: [email protected]
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Music & editing by G. Demers
Inner Work 2026 All Rights Reserved.

This is a follow-up to bonus episode "Can we keep the Akashic Records open ALL of the time?"
In that previous video, we explored whether it's possible to keep the Akashic Records open all of the time, 24/7... and some of my suggestions for doing so.
In this follow-up, I address a few subscribers' questions to explore:
what's the value and use of a portal (opening) prayer or method to intentionally open & access the Akashic Records?
the multiple functions of an opening prayer or method
how the Akashic Records help you transcend ego and become a clear channel for Divine guidance
the importance of recognizing our own blindspots and ego interference when working with the Records (especially if we're serving clients)
how the Akashic Records help you stay connected to Divine Source at all times, as you move through your day
 
Thank you for being here, doing your inner work, and leading the way for others with your light. It makes a difference!
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Music & editing by G. Demers
Inner Work 2026 All Rights Reserved.

💫 Get the FREE AKASHIC RECORDS MINI COURSE: https://josephinehardman.com/akashic-records-intro/
"Can I keep my Akashic Records open all of the time?" and "What happens if I forget to close the Records?" are two of the TOP questions I get as an Akashic Records teacher.
The Akashic Records, also known as the "Book of Life", are a vast storehouse of information and Universal guidance. As their name implies, the Records "record" all of our deeds, actions, choices, etc across all dimensions of time and space.
As a Divine tool, the Records give you access to higher consciousness, quantum healing, and powerful life-changing insights. And the best thing - EVERYONE has the Divine birthright to access and read the Akashic Records, under certain ethical guidelines and with a clean and pure intention.
In this episode, we'll explore:
what happens if you keep the Records open all of the time (is it possible?)
some considerations so you can get the MOST from your work with the Records, without overwhelm or doing too much, too soon
how to acclimate to the higher frequency of the Akashic Records gradually
important distinction between reading the Records for yourself versus reading for others (ethical guidelines for practitioners)
 
Thank you for being here, doing your inner work, and leading the way for others with your light. It makes a difference!
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Explore YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@healer.josephine
Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/healer.josephine
Connect through my website: https://josephinehardman.com
Contact: [email protected]
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Music & editing by G. Demers
Inner Work 2026 All Rights Reserved.