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Inner Archeology with Sarah Turner & Emily Pennystone - Video Edition

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Ready to excavate beliefs and experiences that create your current reality? Each Wednesday on Inner Archeology, Sarah Turner & Emily Pennystone use personal experiences and stories as a mirror for better understanding, epiphany, healing, and humor. You can expect raw, relevant, and vulnerable conversations as these two friends push back on judgement, guilt, and shame – all for the purpose of being lighter and freer with each passing year.
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Episodes

Season Finale: Reflections on One Year of Inner Archeology – and What’s to Come

The finale of season 1 of Inner Archeology is here! Emily and Sarah look back at over one year of podcasting and share their reflections on the journey, what they have learned, and what’s making them excited about the future. Key Points In Episode: The first season finale of Inner Archeology is here, and it’s been a fun one-year ride! Time for some reflections. Emily has enjoyed how raw and honest the whole experience has been. How many podcast hosts cry before hopping on a call to start recordi...

Feb 22, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 69

Staying True to Yourself by Changing Your Beliefs

Sarah and Emily take a deep dive into the world of judgment, belief, and change. In this episode, they talk about how your beliefs are formed, what has an impact on them, and what to consider and do to change your beliefs and achieve positive change. Key Points In Episode: This episode of Inner Archeology is the second to last episode of the season because Sarah’s going on maternity leave – but don’t worry, the show will be back in a few months! Plus, you can get more exclusive content on the In...

Feb 15, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 68

Lessons from Stutz Pt. 2

Sarah and Emily continue their conversation about Jonah Hill’s documentary Stutz (if you haven’t already, check out the latest episode of Inner Archeology for part 1). In this episode, they talk about some powerful therapeutic modalities and tools from Stutz : part X, the string of pearls, and your shadow. Key Points In Episode: This episode of Inner Archeology continues the conversation around Jonah Hill’s documentary Stutz that Emily and Sarah began to discuss last week. They now focus on ther...

Feb 08, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 67

Lessons from Stutz Pt. 1

Sarah and Emily share some of the biggest takeaways they got from Jonah Hill’s documentary Stutz. Check this episode out and learn about the 3 aspects of life, the pyramid to activate your life, how 85% of issues people deal with can be solved, and whether it’s better to listen to or get advice from your friends. Key Points In Episode: This episode of Inner Archeology revolves around the documentary Sarah and Emily brought up in the last episode – Jonah Hill’s Stutz – and around what isn’t cover...

Feb 01, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Setting Intentions

Sarah and Emily continue their reflections on what last year was all about and they discuss their life goals for 2023. Listen to hear about what they want more of in the new year, what has been holding them back from achieving those things, and what their top three priorities for 2023 are going to be. Key Points In Episode: In the last episode of Inner Archeology , Emily and Sarah reflected back on 2022 and talked about making active choices about how you look at the past. Emily opens up about w...

Jan 25, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Reflecting on 2022

What happens when you’re aware of the pain you create for yourself through mental images? And how do you choose to remember last year? In this episode of Inner Archeology , Sarah and Emily look back at their 2022 and share their goals for the new year, including Sarah’s willingness to embrace simplicity and Emily’s strive to cultivate intentionally – plus, a couple of tips from Jonah Hill’s new documentary Stutz . Key Points In Episode: If you’re afraid of running out of things to cover as a con...

Jan 18, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Funny Ways Scarcity Shows Up

What’s scarcity all about? And how can you make sure that, paradoxically, it isn’t something that takes away, but rather, adds and gives? In this episode of Inner Archeology, Sarah and Emily talk about the role of scarcity within their personal and professional life, and they share some of their experiences with scarcity. Key Points In Episode: There are some fun “roasting bits” coming soon, so consider subscribing to the show! Plus, there are more hilarious bonus episodes available at Patreon.c...

Jan 11, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Afraid To Call Yourself An Entrepreneur?

How do you approach archetypes? And how do you deal with labels: do you own them or are you afraid of them? In this episode of Inner Archeology , Sarah and Emily talk about the role labels play, how they go about them, and how to avoid having your life influenced by other people’s archetypes. Key Points In Episode: Have you ever noticed how when you’re in a challenging situation, and you come out on the other side and you’ve grown, you think to yourself, ‘I did it! I’ve mastered it!’ Then before...

Jan 04, 202333 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Holding Space For Each Other's Joy

It’s easy to say no when you’re down or to feel sad, angry, or bitter when thinking about past hardships… but what if you said YES! to more joy? And what if you did that even while you were in a dark place? In this episode of Inner Archeology, Sarah and Emily talk about their personal growth: going through divorces, looking at past mistakes, and how to approach life for more happiness and positivity. Key Points In Episode: Has it ever happened to you to feel like you wouldn’t like to share your ...

Dec 28, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 61

An Unexpected Reason Why Change Can Feel Scary

Do the maladaptive coping mechanisms you developed in childhood have to define you into adulthood, or can you break free from these patterns and beliefs to achieve personal growth? In this episode of Inner Archeology , Sarah and Emily talk about the after-effects of challenging childhood dynamics, generational differences among parents, and how you can foster emotional intelligence and be a bridge between generations. Key Points In Episode: Inner Archeology has been going for almost a year now, ...

Dec 21, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Trust And Risk In Relationship

Great things and growth happen at the end of your comfort zone… does that apply to relationships too? In this episode of Inner Archeology , Sarah and Emily discuss the connection between trust, risk, uncertainty, and safety in relationships – including the role of expectations, the idea of self-trust, and how to approach failed relationships. Key Points In Episode: Have you heard of Emily’s Master Your Fate 90-day program? Learn more about it over at MasterYourFate90.com. Today’s episode is insp...

Nov 30, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Embracing Empathy

Have you ever noticed that when you start seeking external validation you become dependent on it? And how should you approach situations where you’re on the receiving end of not-so-nice behavior or thoughts? In this episode of Inner Archeology , Sarah and Emily talk about the repercussions of dealing with hardship, the role of empathy when dealing with people who experience something you have experienced, and who you should actually seek validation from. Key Points In Episode: Today's conversati...

Nov 23, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Generational Evolution

Being a parent today isn’t the same as it was when the parents were kids. What are some of the aspects parents from different generations had to deal with? Emily and Sarah reflect on the generational evolution of parenting, the role of feelings and why it’s OK to acknowledge that there are some issues in your childhood – without this being a judgment of your parents’ way of parenting. Key Points In Episode: Today's conversation was sparked by a weekend Sarah spent with other women talking about ...

Nov 16, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Embracing Paradox

This may be news to you… but embracing paradoxes is normal. Actually, even more than that, it’s the key to a happier life! Hear about some paradox examples and learn why having this approach will improve the quality of your life. Key Points In Episode: Today’s episode of Inner Archeology revolves around embodying and holding space for paradox. You’ll hear Emily and Sarah share some paradox examples. Do you think in black and white terms? Emily believes that, by doing that, we sometimes create pa...

Nov 09, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Why Do We Defend Our Dysfunction?

Dysfunctional behavior…we all deal with it, to one degree or another. Is that behavior healthy? Absolutely not! So, why do we find ourselves dealing with it from time to time? In this episode of Inner Archeology, Sarah and Emily open up about their dysfunctional behavior, the mechanisms we put in place to protect ourselves from it, and what we can do to help ourselves and others dealing with it. Key Points In Episode: You can have a voice and still be messy – both can happen at the same time, an...

Nov 02, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Powerlessness vs. Over-Responsibility: Do You Lean One Way?

Some people go through life feeling that things just happen to them, while others have a sense of over-responsibility when things go wrong…which camp are you in? In this episode of Inner Archeology, we go over this duality and discuss what to consider and do to become aware of what you’re experiencing, and how to live life with less worries. Key Points In Episode: There are people who go through life feeling as if life is kind of happening to them, while others automatically blame themselves whe...

Oct 26, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Energetic Intelligence and Strategic Exclusion In Group Dynamics

You’re out with friends and you’re having fun…until that one friend arrives! You know, the one who monopolizes the conversation and whose energy just doesn’t match that of other people in your group? In this episode of Inner Archeology we go over the role of energetic intelligence when meeting others and why not being inclusive doesn’t necessarily mean not letting others in. Key Points In Episode: Have you ever noticed how, when out with a group of friends, each of them impacts the dynamic of th...

Oct 19, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Diary of a Traveling Pregnant Woman: From Norwegian’s Fjords to the Sahara Desert

Traveling… Some people put it off because it sounds expensive, others because “now isn’t a good time.” But is that really so? We talk about all that in this episode of Inner Archeology (which is more of a journal of a traveling pregnant woman). Sarah shares her stories of passing a country’s king by boat, experiencing complete silence in the Saraha desert, and being served a fancy dinner when all you want are… three boiled eggs. Oh, and did we mention she went on adventures in Morocco and Norway...

Oct 12, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Religious Trauma: Emily’s Story of Overcoming Lies and Pain Pt. 2

What comes to mind when you think about religion? Have you ever heard about religious trauma? Maybe you’ve experienced it yourself? This episode is part 2 of our conversation about Emily’s story of dealing with religious trauma. Listen to learn about the thing that has hurt Emily the most, the tools she has used, and how she navigates the world today after she has left limiting and harmful belief systems behind her. Key Points In Episode: Are you part of our Patreon fam? If not, hurry up, becaus...

Oct 05, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Religious Trauma: Emily’s Story of Overcoming Lies and Pain Pt. 1

Have you ever heard the term religious trauma? Perhaps you’ve even experienced it yourself? In this episode of Inner Archeology, we talk about Emily’s story of dealing with religious trauma, what that entailed and why it’s something she often thinks about when discussing other topics. Key Points In Episode: Have you gone through something hard but have kept it to yourself? Just know that opening up to people creates a space for people to have conversations you wouldn’t otherwise have! Keep in mi...

Sep 28, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Should We Give People The Benefit Of The Doubt?

Have you ever given someone the benefit of the doubt? What about not giving it to them? Go down one route, and you’ll experience the world one way. Pick the other and you’ll transform your life! This episode of Inner Archeology talks about what trusting (or distrusting) others really means and the impact it can have on how you perceive and move through the world. Key Points In Episode: Do you ever give people the benefit of the doubt? Sarah feels that it’s rooted in a choice about how you want t...

Sep 21, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Entrepre-curious? This one's for you!

Let’s be honest. Building the life of your dreams and achieving the freedom to do what you want – when you want – is hard. But with the right attitude and willingness to get outside of your comfort zone you can embrace entrepreneurship and make it happen! Here’s why you should leave “old school” beliefs behind, and what you can do to become an entrepreneur and put people over profit. Key Points in Episode: So many of us just move through life being so unconscious about all the beliefs that are a...

Sep 14, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 46

When Ultra-Independence Makes You A Crazy Lady

What does it actually mean to be pregnant? How are you going to look and feel, and what will you be able to do while expecting? In this new episode of Inner Archeology, we look at setting realistic expectations for your pregnancy, the role of surrendering, how to rely on others and when being independent isn’t necessarily the best of things. Key Points In Episode: Was Sarah really thinking of doing her pregnancy as if she was not pregnant? Heck yeah! In your mind, you’re expecting to be eating a...

Sep 07, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Overcoming Slut Shaming

Shame, we’ve all faced it, some more often than others. It must be because of something we wear, something someone said, or for another reason – but it definitely ends up affecting our lives… In this new episode of Inner Archeology, we look at all things shame, why it sucks, and how you can turn it into a positive thing to achieve complete exploration of your body and sexuality, unlock your life and live it to the fullest. Key Points From This Episode: Talking over others has been a constant in ...

Aug 31, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 44

The Healing Gift Of Photoshoots

Quick question: when was the last time you saw a photo of yourself and thought, “Damn! I look good!” Can you remember the last compliment you gave yourself? Or better yet, when was the last time you looked at yourself in the mirror and felt appreciation for the reflection looking back at you? Unfortunately, most of us don't give ourselves permission to do that or are too critical of ourselves that we can't see anything good in our bodies. If you're struggling with self-image, a quick photoshoot ...

Aug 24, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 43

What Happens When 70 Internet Friends Meet IRL

Planning an event, whether in-person or virtual, is difficult. Period! But the magic that can come from an in-person event can be mind blowing and transformational. Emily and Sarah share how a room full of introverts can come together, feel connected, supported and heard in a powerful way. They share the behind-the-scenes strategies they used to create this energy, and yes, even how attendees moved past that 'awkward' getting to know everyone phase. They share the beauty of learning from unexpec...

Aug 17, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Poppyseed & Buttertits

We have some exciting news… Sarah is pregnant! This new episode of Inner Archeology is a sort of diary of a pregnant woman. We talk about what it really means to be pregnant – from Sarah finding out that she was expecting and sharing that with Emily and Ben, all the way to morning sickness (annoying, to say the least!), the mindset shift she has undergone, and her thoughts on whether she’d like “poppyseed” to be a boy or a girl. Oh, we also talk about why food is a lifesaver – especially yogurt ...

Aug 10, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Seeing The Best In People - A Blessing Or A Curse?

Maybe you’re familiar with this pattern - where you can see the best in people. Is it a blessing or a curse? Or what if you have a habit of having specific expectations of a person and they continually do not ‘live up to it’ and you are constantly disappointed? By seeing the best in someone (their potential), are you putting expectations on them and causing pain for both parties? Even though it comes from a genuinely good place, it can create so much disappointment and discord. We talk about acc...

Aug 03, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Is This The Best Way To Restore Our Faith In Humanity?

Traveling can be scary, especially when you’re on your own, but it also opens you up to a world of possibilities and the chance to make connections with people from all over. Today on Inner Archeology, we are discussing the importance of traveling and being comfortable spending time alone. We talk about why traveling is for anyone, how it allows you to reflect on the differences between people and connect to people, when the best time to travel is, and the differences in people who have and have...

Jul 06, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 36

When It Rains It Pours

Have you ever felt like when one bad thing happens it creates a domino effect and suddenly the world is crashing down on you? Well, after a technological issue tampered with our topic for today’s episode, we have decided to talk about why we think ‘when it rains it pours.’ We delve into whether a series of bad events happens because of coincidence, mercury being in retrograde, or because we become more sensitive to negativity and therefore attract it. Next, we discuss why we are the center of ou...

Jun 29, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 35
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