As the world continues to unravel, peace can feel outside of our reach. The saying, “Happiness is an inside job” applies now more than ever. In a recent conversation with Jen Lovell on her podcast Halfway to Dead, we discussed how to unlock true freedom by doing our inner work.

So what exactly is “inner work”? We touched on shadow work, inner child healing and forgiveness to start. It’s crucial that those on a spiritual path do the necessary psychological work, which grounds ethereal energies and creates a safe container for us to embody our higher self.