The Inner Space Project Podcast
by Dr. Patti Ashley
The Inner Space Project Podcast, hosted by Dr. Patti Ashley, explores the full spectrum of emotions - from joy and love to sadness and fear. Drawing from personal anecdotes and expert insights, we explore practical strategies for fostering empathy, building meaningful connections, and navigating interpersonal relationships. Episodes alternate between topics related to the cycles of life: Beginnings- parenting, early childhood, and the school-age years; Middles- relationships, careers, identity, and the overall life journey; and Endings- the heart of loss, grief, transition, and change.
Episodes
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S2Ep8 The Spaces in Between with Dr. Patti
In this closing episode of Season 2, Dr. Patti Ashley explores the powerful concept of liminal space—those in-between moments when life feels uncertain, undefined, and unresolved. Whether it’s transitions in relationships, career changes, grief and loss, or personal growth, these spaces can feel...
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S2Ep7 Helping Children Grieve with Dr. Micki Burns
In this powerful “Endings” episode of The Inner Space Project, Dr. Patti Ashley sits down with psychologist and CEO of Judy’s House, Micki Burns, to explore the profound impact of grief—especially in children—and how we can better support those navigating loss. Micki shares the mission of Judy’s...
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S2Ep6 How Prison and Music Saved My Life with Christian Austin
In this episode of the Inner Space Project podcast, Dr. Patti Ashley interviews Christian Austin, whose life journey from a chaotic childhood filled with trauma, addiction, and incarceration to recovery and academic success serves as a powerful testament to resilience. Christian shares his...
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S2 Ep 5 Navigating Motherhood in the Early Years
In this episode, Dr. Patti Ashley is joined by maternal mental health clinician Amber Chamberlain for a thoughtful conversation about navigating motherhood in the early years. Together, Patti and Amber explore why maternal mental health has reached a critical turning point, how anxiety and...
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S2 Ep4 Dreamifesting with Dr. Kelly Sullivan Walden
In this episode Dr. Patti talks with dream expert, spiritual counselor, and bestselling author Dr. Kelly Sullivan Walden (aka “Dr. Dream”) about how exploring your dreams can become a practical, soul-led guide for change. Together, Patti and Kelly talk about why dreams aren’t random or...
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S2 Ep 3 "Grieving Well" with Dr. Patti
In this episode, Dr. Patti Ashley explores some profound lessons about grief that she learned from losing her father at age eleven and the mid-life man of her dreams, Laurence Freedom nine years ago. Patti emphasizes the importance of embracing grief as a transformative experience and highlights...
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S2 Ep2 Overcoming Body Hatred with Dr. Kathryn Holt
In this episode of the Inner Space Project Podcast, Dr. Patti Ashley engages with Dr. Catherine Holt, a depth psychotherapist, to explore the complexities of body image, body hatred, and the intersection of behavioral and depth psychology. They discuss the symbolic meanings behind body…
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S2 Ep1 Post Traumatic Parenting with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz
In this episode Dr. Patti talks with psychologist and author of the book Post Traumatic Parenting about repairing the trauma from your own childhood as you parent your children. Such an important topic as no one these days is exempt from trauma. Learn how trauma impacts your responses and…
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Intro to Season Two
In this episode Dr. Patti tells you about what to expect in Season Two of The Inner space Project Podcast. There will be one episode each month that will air on the third Tuesday. She is asking for sponsors and resources to continue to bring these important messages to you. Spread the word. Like,...
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Episode #17 Season One Finale with Dr. Patti
In this episode of the Inner Space Project Podcast, Dr Patti talks to you about all that happened in season one of the project. She shares her passion for creating it, a little bit about some of her guests, and the generous help she's had along the way. This project is truly a work of heart with...
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Episode #16 Navigating the Empty Nest with Stacie Lovato
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…
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Episode #15 - Navigating Life's Middles with Patrick Wilson
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...
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Episode #14 - Helping Children Overcome Struggles with Florence Ann Romano
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...
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Episode #13 Liminal Space with Artist Tanya Torres
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...
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Episode #12 - Dr. Patti Honors the 55th Anniversary of Losing Her Father
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...
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Episode #11 - Healing Disordered Eating with Dr. Anita Johnston
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,...
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Episode #10 - Exploring the Role of School Psychologists with Elizabeth Herman
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…
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Episode #9 - Liminal Space
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...
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Episode #8 - Finding Light in Loss: A Journey of Grief with Karen Van Allen
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...
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Episode #7 - The Power of Story & Metaphor with Laura Deal
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...
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Episode #6-Emotional Availability with Zeynep Biringen, PhD
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...
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Episode #5 - Liminal Space with Isabella Cole
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,...
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Episode #4 - Giving Ourselves Permission to Grieve with Ted Wiard
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....
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Episode #3 - Navigating the Complexities of Relationships with Christie Sears Thompson
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...
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Episode #2 - Insights from DeAnn Davies on Infant Mental Health and Well-being
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…
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Episode #1 - Welcome to the Inner Space Project
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...
About this show
The Inner Space Project Podcast, hosted by Dr. Patti Ashley, explores the full spectrum of emotions - from joy and love to sadness and fear. Drawing from personal anecdotes and expert insights, we explore practical strategies for fostering empathy, building meaningful connections, and navigating interpersonal relationships. Episodes alternate between topics related to the cycles of life: Beginnings- parenting, early childhood, and the school-age years; Middles- relationships, careers, identity, and the overall life journey; and Endings- the heart of loss, grief, transition, and change.
Hosted by
Dr. Patti Ashley