The Inner Space Project Podcast

In this special endings episode of The Inner Space Project Podcast, Patti focuses on the grief and loss of the empty nest. Even though we often don't think about that time as one of mourning, the Inner Space Project opens our eyes so that we can allow ALL feelings to be explored.

May is the time of year when many parents are preparing for high school and college graduations. To help you walk through this paradoxical transition, Pat...

In this heartfelt episode of The Inner Space Project Podcast, Dr. Patti Ashley welcomes longtime friend Patrick Wilson, founder of Balance Mind Coaching.

Patrick Wilson is an advocate and coach for people who are wanting to create change and navigate transition but are struggling with mental patterns that undermine their progress.  He focuses on helping people practice and apply simple, practical strategies to work more effectively...

Dr. Patti talks with family and community specialist Florence Ann Romano about the best practices for raising children in this polarized new world. Florence speaks to the pros and cons of digital media and the importance of being a good role model. She also gives parents permission to seek resources, keeping in mind that they are "learning on the job." She invites parents to be more intentional in how they speak to childr...

In this liminal space podcast episode Dr. Patti talks with artist Tanya Torres about her art and the Mary Magdalen archetype. Tanya shares how art helps her get out of worry and into heart-brain coherence. Patti and Tanya introduce their new Magdalene Muses inspirational card deck that Patti created during the pandemic using Tanya's beautiful Mary Magdalen images. Patti reads messages about sensuality, creativity, heart, and hope f...

In this deeply personal episode of The Inner Space Project Podcast, Dr. Patti Ashley honors the 55th anniversary of her father’s sudden passing by taking you on a reflective journey through her life of loss, love, and healing. Unlike previous episodes, this is not an interview, but rather an intimate solo exploration of how losing a parent at a young age can leave a lasting imprint your heart and mind.

Dr. Ashley shares poignant me...

In this episode of The Inner Space Project podcast, Dr. Patti Ashley welcomes Dr. Anita Johnston, a clinical psychologist, eating disorder specialist, and author of the bestselling book Eating in the Light of the Moon. Together, they dive into the complexities of disordered eating and recovery, exploring the tension between our innate drives for connection and authenticity. Dr. Johnston shares her profound insights on how early lif...

This heartfelt episode of The Inner Space Project Podcast highlights the beginnings of our lives and the importance of mental health care in the first 18 years of life. Host Dr. Patti Ashley welcomes her daughter, Elizabeth Herman, a seasoned school psychologist and mother of two, for an insightful discussion on the challenges and importance of mental health support in schools. Together, they delve into the day-to-day responsibilit...

In this episode of The Inner Space Project Podcast, host Dr. Patti Ashley dives further into the concept of "liminal space"—a period of transition filled with uncertainty, yet rich with possibilities. Known for her heart-centered and authenticity-focused approach, Dr. Ashley defines liminal space as the "in-between" moments in life that challenge our need for control, inviting listeners to embrace both the fears and hopes that aris...

In this episode of the Inner Space Project Podcast, Dr. Patti Ashley speaks with Karen Van Allen, a facilitator of A Course in Miracles and volunteer at the Hospice of the Valley, about navigating grief and endings. Karen shares her personal story of loss, focusing on the tragic death of her daughter over 20 years ago. This life-altering event led her on a journey from an analytical, business-focused mindset to one of deep emotiona...

I hope you enjoy this rich conversation with Dr. Patti Ashley's dear friend, Laura Deal. Laura and Patti talk about how listening to stories can positively impact your emotional health. They also dive into the importance of metaphor in traditional tales and what that means for healing and wholeness. Laura shares with you ways that personal storytelling can be used to improve emotional health.

Laura is a storyteller, poet, dream rea...

Dr. Patti talks to Zeynep Biringen about the world-wide used emotional availability scale that she created. Biringen has identified four qualities of parents and two qualities of children related to emotional availability. For parents she looks for sensitivity, structuring, non-intrusiveness, and non-hostility. The two qualities in children that she looks for is child responsiveness and child involvement with parents. These six qua...

In this episode of The Inner Space Project Podcast, Dr. Patti Ashley introduces a new installment of the show focused on 'Liminal Space'. Being the state of uncertain transition, between the 'where we were' and 'where we're going,' and in the midst of everyones Beginnings, Middles, and Endings, Liminal Space is the perfect addition to Dr. Ashleys podcast structure and discussion of Inner Space.

In this first rendition, Dr. Ashley...

In this episode Dr. Patti Talks with Ted Wiard, the founder of Golden Willow Grief Retreat Center in Taos, NM. Ted lost his brother, wife, two small children, and his mother-in-law all within a few years of each other. He found himself lost and unable to know how to fully be alive without them. Many years later he bought a property on piece of land in Taos, NM, and from there began his amazing work of healing people in grief. In ou...

Dr. Patti Ashley interviews Christie Sears Thompson, a licensed marriage and family therapist, relationship coach, author, speaker, and creator of the transformative The Partnerhood program. Christie Sears Thompson brings extensive expertise to the discussion on the multifaceted nature of relationships and family dynamics in today's society.

This episode delves into the essential components of a healthy relationship and examines th...

In this episode, DeAnn Davies guides listeners through the intricate landscape of infant mental health, parenting challenges, and their connection with personal well-being. With a background in psychology and infant mental health, Davies offers insights into the delicate dance between parenting and mental wellness.

Dr. Patti Ashley and Davies discuss the profound impact of early experiences on the developing mind, emphasizing the i...

In this first episode Dr. Patti Ashley, your host on this inner space journey, shares her personal and vulnerable childhood story of losing her father to a sudden heart attack at age eleven. She speaks to how not talking about the uncomfortable feelings we all encounter at some point in our lives actually makes life darker and prolongs sadness. She also shares her motivation for the Inner Space Project that began with Jeff Bezo’s t...