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The Only Thing That's Certain Is Change
Inner Archeology with Sarah Turner & Emily Pennystone
11/03/21 • 50 min
We’ve all heard the saying “life is short,” but if you’re truly living in the present moment, that couldn’t be further from the truth (in a good way!). Being present is our natural state, but because of the way our lives are structured, and the pervasiveness of social media, it’s become something that we have to actively practice in order to achieve. Both of us have been on challenging personal growth journeys over the past few years, not to mention the global pandemic we’re all in the midst of, and what we’ve realized is that the only thing that we can know for certain is that things are going to change. And accepting that fact is so liberating! Join us as we explore this concept, as well as the importance of not talking from wounds, remembering past versions of yourself with kindness, not waiting until you feel ready to create something, understanding the hills and valleys of mental health struggles, and the therapeutic benefits of angry squatting while listening to Ashnikko. You can find Sarah's website here. And check out Master Your Mindset here.
If you'd like access to secret episodes, merch, and more! You can check out our Patreon here. Key Points From This Episode:
- An element of our friendship that we love.
- Benefits that we feel from engaging in physical activity.
- Examples of the activities that help us to be present.
- How our experience of time has changed.
- Why social media is making people so unhappy.
- The personal growth journey that we have been on.
- The liberation that comes with the acceptance that everything is going to change.
- One of the most important qualities that we want to instill in our children.
- The illusion that was destroyed by the pandemic.
- You are more powerful than you know.
- Why you shouldn’t wait until you feel ready before you create something.
- Putting anxiety into perspective.
- The value of staying connected to all versions of yourself.
- Hills and valleys of mental health struggles.
- Problems that come from speaking from your wounds.
- You are allowed to change your mind.
Tweetables:
“We, as humans, want to be present, it’s our natural state to be where we are, fully present, and not projecting ourselves into the future or the past. But it’s a decision you have to make, you have to be determined and practice that.” — Emily Pennystone [0:13:23]
“The only thing that’s for sure is every fucking thing is going to change.” — Emily Pennystone [0:20:14]
“Start building some self-reliance and confidence in yourself, because you’re all so much more powerful than you realize.” — Sarah Turner [0:24:25]
“Awareness, or insight, or even confidence, comes from the act of creating.” — Emily Pennystone [0:27:38]
“It is a practice to remind yourself where you once were. And I think it is a worthy practice because it always makes me come out with more empathy.” — Sarah Turner [0:34:52]
“Just create, just do the thing, write the book, paint the painting, because you don’t know who is out there waiting to connect to something that’s going to inspire them to grow into the place where they need to be.” — Emily Pennystone
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Sarah Shares Her Struggles With Addiction Pt. 1
Inner Archeology with Sarah Turner & Emily Pennystone
06/08/22 • 64 min
Between us, there are two big struggles, religious trauma and addiction. These conversations are not easy, but we’ve created an environment where it’s possible to hold space for one another, and today we want to share that with you. Today, Sarah shares her story of addiction and recovery, sharing the intimate details of her journey with the goal to bring hope to struggling listeners. She recalls a low point in her journey when she sought out the stories of successful alcoholics, to find an overwhelming bias towards the stories of celebrities and men. A pivotal figure in her recovery was a female mentor in Bali, and she shares the story of how this person turned her towards the resource she needed to change her life - the twelve steps she had vehemently been avoiding. Join us today to hear a story of hope, connection, and success shared between friends.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Our two respective struggles: religious trauma and addiction.
- Why it can be more painful when people ignore your pain than when they address it.
- The misconception that you are reminding people of their pain.
- Emily’s story of addiction in early college.
- Why interventions absolutely don’t work for an addict.
- How her drinking escalated when she went through her divorce.
- The story of how she went to rehab and realized she needed support.
- Where addiction sits: outside of how you usually rationalize and intellectualize.
- Why you have to let your loved ones struggling with addiction reach their own rock bottom.
- How her childhood trauma and abuse led to addiction in adulthood.
- The realization that resentment and anger were at the root of her struggles.
- How underlying trauma and a disconnect from the world around you leads to addiction.
- Why it is so essential to take it one day at a time when you are in recovery.
- The importance of looking beyond yourself to imagine the addict in your life’s experience.
- Owning your shit is an important step in recovery.
- How believing in a future version of herself helped Sarah to recover.
- Stories of successful alcoholics and how Sarah found a mentor in Bali who brought her back to AA.
- Emily’s gratitude that Sarah is still here.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Complicated Relationships with Our Bodies
Inner Archeology with Sarah Turner & Emily Pennystone
01/26/22 • 72 min
There are few issues as thorny as body image, but who better to open the discussion than best friends with very different perspectives? Today on Inner Archeology, we talk all about our bodies and how Emily has spent years coming to terms with hers, while Sarah didn't struggle with this too much — which, weirdly enough, created other insecurities. We dive into the reasons why each of them has experienced body image the way they have, as well as why it’s so important to include people who are “on the outside” of an issue in the discussion. Find out how pregnancy and motherhood changed Emily’s perspective, and why science inspired Sarah to revere her body. We address the impact of our role models and the media on our own body image, as well as how patriarchal expectations have negatively influenced women’s appreciation for pleasure. S Sarah describes her experiences exploring other people’s concepts of sexuality, and how this has contributed to her confidence in her own body. Emily reveals why she feels we have a choice in our appreciation for our bodies, families, and situations, and why she is teaching her daughters to include their bodies and their good health in their daily gratitude. For all this, and so much more, tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to today’s topic (body image), and why it makes Sarah uncomfortable.
- Why Emily developed a negative self-image and the experiences that reinforced it.
- How Sarah’s learned to give people space to talk about their body image issues.
- Why society and people shut down discussions around body image.
- How pregnancy and motherhood made Emily appreciate her body for the incredible vessel that it is.
- Challenging the narrative that you can’t speak about issues that you’ve never experienced.
- How science helped Sarah develop a positive body image through reverence.
- The impact of different religions on women’s body image.
- How sharing your struggles to help others gives your life meaning.
- The idea of being in a relationship with your body: treat it like a beloved partner or friend.
- Finding pleasure in your body, and how it links to body image.
- How society’s views on women’s bodies and breastfeeding are shifting, and why the old views enrage Sarah.
- Why exploring your own, and others' concepts of sexuality and attraction can lead to a more positive body image.
- Where we develop our ideas around body image: the media or our mothers?
- How experiencing the wonder of birth can encourage reverence for the human body in all its forms.
- Emily’s belief that we chose the vessel that we most needed, and why it helps her accept her body.
- Why including your body and your good health in your daily gratitude can help you develop a positive body image.
- The value of discussing different personal issues with a variety of people: new insights.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Entrepre-curious? This one's for you!
Inner Archeology with Sarah Turner & Emily Pennystone
09/14/22 • 54 min
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 actually calling the shots. Reality-check time: have you ever noticed that?
- Do you want to embrace entrepreneurship? Just go for it! It isn’t about beliefs people had 10 years ago, there’s much more accessibility now. It’s an opportunity to break free from constraints around what life and careers should look like. Wouldn’t you want to give it a shot?
- What you see as pillars today can actually be that as a result of your parents’ beliefs being passed down to you. Look at what the world looks like and is today, and create your own beliefs!
- Your limiting beliefs and lack of awareness are what’s holding you back from doing whatever you’re dreaming of doing. #LifeTruth
- Sarah said it best: ‘What is true for me may not be true for my children.’ Technology is changing so rapidly, so you have to keep your eyes open. This is your life we’re talking about!
- Some people believe that you need to have a special gene or something to be an entrepreneur. Are you one of them? Emily used to believe that herself, but she would be the first to tell you that that’s BS... Be confident, believe that you have what it takes and give it a shot.
- Step aside men-run businesses, here comes feminine entrepreneurship – where it isn’t about ‘profit first’ but about ‘people first’.
- People saying ‘I’m not an entrepreneur because I could never not have the security of my paycheck each week or month’ is a bunch of you know what... A regular paycheck isn’t promised nor guaranteed, it’s just regular. But it could disappear at any moment (just think about the 2008 recession or the pandemic).
- Have you ever experienced good discomfort? You know, that thing that change and growth come from?
- Reality-check time: you’re a person that grows. You’re going to make mistakes, you’re going to learn from them, so never stop believing in yourself.
- Isn't it just wild that it's a radical concept that we have the right to enjoy our life?
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
InnerArcheology.tv (video version)
Embracing Empathy
Inner Archeology with Sarah Turner & Emily Pennystone
11/23/22 • 29 min
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 conversation piggybacks on what Sarah and Emily talked about in the last episode: generational differences when it comes to parenting.
- Have you ever noticed how, when noticing someone parenting differently than you, certain subconscious thoughts are triggered?
- When that happens, you start evaluating your own childhood and sometimes this helps you realize that what you experienced wasn’t OK. Sometimes you feel ready to look into it, while sometimes you don’t. That’s OK, don’t be too hard on yourself!
- Emily shares that, when it comes to experiencing pain and trauma, people tend to fall into one of two camps: those who survived and who are maybe better because of it, and those who went through something painful and they don’t want you to experience the same thing.
- Sarah sees a third group: people who went through trauma and who stay in touch with the empathy toward the person they used to be when they experienced hardship.
- Let’s be honest: we all have had situations where something arises and our gut reaction isn’t the nicest. Don’t worry, it happens. Sarah suggests thinking about how you’d like to show up in the world and acting accordingly. #EmbraceEmpathy
- Has it ever happened to you to have felt resentment toward someone who has got it “easier” than you? Think about your children having access to pretty much anything but yet complain about things you, as a child, would have only dreamed of having...
- Sarah and Emily go over how Emily dealt with things when she was on the receiving end of Sarah lacking empathy, as well as how to deal with similar situations.
- When you’re seeking external validation for something that would really need your internal validation you become dependent on constant reassurance. Have trust in yourself, you’ve got this! Most times, your own – internal – validation is all you need. #QuoteOfTheDay
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Sarah Turner on Instagram
Emily Pennystone on Instagram
@Inner.Archeology on Instagram
InnerArcheology.tv (video version)
Inner Archeology on YouTube
Staying True to Yourself by Changing Your Beliefs
Inner Archeology with Sarah Turner & Emily Pennystone
02/15/23 • 37 min
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 Inner Archeology Patreon page.
- Sarah feels that the desire to appear consistent is a core human desire.
- Want to be open to changing your beliefs? Then, you need to have conscious awareness of that, no doubt. Because yes, you CAN change your mind.
- Super interesting point by Emily: ‘if there’s a belief about your identity, you’ll automatically just reinforce that. Even if it’s complete B.S., you’ll double down just to preserve the sense of identity and familiarity.’ Do you agree?
- It’s so empowering to bring your beliefs and to have conscious awareness of the fact that they can change – and you have the power to decide and change them.
- Glennon Doyle is someone who has had the guts to change her beliefs and to do so publicly. Look at her for inspiration.
- Many of the beliefs Sarah has changed are paired with judgments, ideas, or expectations she had. Before the beliefs could shift, those ideas and expectations had to change first.
- For most of her life, Sarah didn’t want to have kids... and look at her now, about to become a mother!
- Sarah has stopped making 5-year plans because so much can change in a year (just look at the last couple of years).
- If you’re trying to figure out what your beliefs are, make sure to make a distinction between beliefs that were just handed to you and those you have intentionally chosen to adopt.
- Emily shares that she had to earn the right to participate in her creative expression because it was a luxury, not something she necessarily deserved. #ChangedBelief
- Sarah had judgments toward pole dancing, thinking it wasn’t a hard thing to do... turns out she was wrong.
- Ever felt like working out is punishment? Or that you work out because you don’t like your body? Emily thought the same but, by her own admission, things couldn’t be further from the truth.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Sarah Turner on Instagram
Emily Pennystone on Instagram
@Inner.Archeology on Instagram
InnerArcheology.tv (video version)
Inner Archeology on YouTube
The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron
What Happens When 70 Internet Friends Meet IRL
Inner Archeology with Sarah Turner & Emily Pennystone
08/17/22 • 56 min
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 unexpected people and places, and the powerful stories they heard.
Key Points From This Episode:
- How to host a successful and engaged in-person event: tips and best practices.
- How to get introverted business owners and entrepreneurs to become fast friends without feeling weird.
- How the podcast made it easier to meet and connect.
- The true magic of vulnerability and the stories that are told can be everlasting.
- What surprised them the most from putting on this event.
- What defines a successful event (it's not what you may think).
- Sarah reveals how she and Emily shared a powerful poem that resonated with everyone in the audience and drove engagement through the roof.
- The beauty of learning from unexpected people, places and situations. Open yourself up to receiving wisdom anywhere!
- The belief that anything is possible is infectious during events. You truly can do whatever the 'F' you want!
- The fear of success.
- The true power of events and how the power of impact and belief is infectious.
- How Sarah went from failing the oral portion of college to speaking in front of a room of 70!
- Self-trust and growing as a person.
- Reality check: hosting an event is not about making money. It's about building a community and providing value to those who believe in your skills and abilities.
- Creating an event that feels like a safe place, like a living room of friends hanging out.
- The craziness that went on behind the scenes!
- Sarah shares the powerful moment the whole room exploded with excitement when she announced her pregnancy. Sooo goood!!!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
InnerArcheology.tv (video version)
Being Comfortable in Paradox
Inner Archeology with Sarah Turner & Emily Pennystone
01/19/22 • 76 min
As humans, we like to see things in black and white but in fact, life is so nuanced, complex, and dynamic, and there is hardly anything that’s entirely good or entirely bad. Rather than thinking of things as “either, or” we should be thinking about them as “both, and.” The traits that you see as your biggest weaknesses are likely to also be some of your greatest strengths. We’re both on our own personal development journeys, constantly learning about ourselves and each other, and in this episode (as always) we let you into our heads as we discuss paradoxical personalities, contradictory beliefs, trauma responses, and the importance of being flexible and open to change.
Key Points From This Episode:
- The unexpected interaction that we had during one of our previous episodes, The Mystic and the Scientist.
- How other people can impact the way we present ourselves.
- The value that lies in having discussions about ideas that are not fully formed.
- Sarah shares an example of how she and her romantic partner complement one another.
- Paradoxes in our personalities.
- Another podcast episode that everybody should listen to!
- Reasons that we attract certain people.
- An explanation of the concept of ‘splitting the ambivalence.’
- What traveling teaches Sarah about herself.
- Why flexibility is key to the success of a relationship.
- How Emily’s religious trauma affected her choice of partners.
- Step one in the challenging process of changing established patterns.
- What a morning routine can bring to your life.
- Our experiences of breaking out of the boxes that other people have put us into.
- The core of most conflict situations, and how understanding this can improve your relationships.
- Important learnings that can come from trauma responses.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Mystic & The Scientist
Inner Archeology with Sarah Turner & Emily Pennystone
01/12/22 • 69 min
The tension that seems to exist between the rational and the intuitive does not necessarily have to be a conflict. If we can bring these two spheres into harmony and balance, we can draw forth a stronger and more complete understanding and approach to our lives! In this episode of the show, we unpack the ideas of the mystic and the scientist, and how leaning too far one way can leave us scared and dogmatic. From the many different systems and frameworks that we all have access to, to the inner wisdom and knowing that can be found through the right questions, there are so many paths to a fulfilling and self-actualized existence. It is only when we adhere to external and ill-fitting boxes that we find ourselves in trouble, experiences that both of us have had, especially in our younger years! In this world of dogmatic science and the still-dominant patriarchy, it is so important for inquisitive and strong-willed women to follow their hearts, and we hope this episode is a clear reminder of that. So, to hear all about it and share in this ever-blossoming flower of realization, be sure to listen in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- An introduction to the ideas of past lives, soul groupings, and human design.
- The attraction of different systems for understanding our lives in today's world.
- Scientific explanations for manifestation and what seemed previously inexplicable.
- Experiences of allowing things to happen and making space for special encounters.
- Feelings of confusion and discomfort around mysticism in our younger years.
- Selecting the parts of systems that resonate and constructing your own canvas.
- Sarah's memory of energetic connection and a deeper sense of knowing at a younger age.
- Listening to the different parts of ourselves; accessing the subconscious and the dream self.
- Accepting the knowing and responding to the urge to reach out to others.
- Allowing space for astrology and the parts of it that make sense to us!
- Keeping a playful and lighthearted approach to mysticism; avoiding dogma and fear.
- The self-righteousness that can very often be attached to science.
- Cultivating a healthy balance between the rational and mystical, and how this relates to feminine and masculine energies.
- The relationship between land ownership and the oppression of women.
- The work that goes into finding your inner wisdom and what knowing feels like.
- Situating ourselves within the history of ostracized and exceptional women!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself
Beliefs Are Helpful But Not True
Inner Archeology with Sarah Turner & Emily Pennystone
03/09/22 • 75 min
We are the way we are because of what we’ve experienced. We choose our beliefs, consciously or subconsciously, to make sense of the world and to create an identity. Once you understand that, you will have so much more control over what you choose to believe. Today, we start with a quote by CD Baby founder, author, and entrepreneur Derek Sivers that stood out to Sarah at a recent Genius Network event, which forms the topic for today’s conversation: beliefs are helpful but not true. For some, the idea that there is no universal truth can be a scary one but, tuning in, you’ll discover that there is value in finding the excitement and endless possibility in uncertainty! We touch on the validity of staying informed at all costs and unpack an Instagram post by emotional alchemist, Xavier Dagba, which delves into the practice of vibrational precision and peace consciousness rather than war consciousness. We also share our perspectives on embracing the unknown, affecting change with authenticity, and the incredible power of joy, plus so much more! We hope you’ll join us for this impactful conversation.
Key Points From This Episode:
- We kick off with name changes, The Fifth Sacred Thing by Starhawk, nudity, and more!
- The inspiration for today’s topic: a quote from Derek Sivers’ Genius Network keynote speech.
- Why the idea that truth is subjective could spark fear in some people.
- The value of finding excitement and possibility in uncertainty.
- How caring for yourself impacts your ability to make the world a better place.
- Why we recommend questioning your motivations for ‘staying informed at all costs’.
- The benefits of protecting your energy and limiting ‘noise’ so you can hear your intuition.
- A reminder to remain anchored and practice what Xavier Dagba calls ‘vibrational precision’.
- Questions to ask yourself to help you align with your internal guidance system.
- How you can care and choose not to despair; suffering is not virtuous!
- The value of reconnecting with your community where you can have the most impact.
- How our obsession with correctness is limiting us and the freedom in saying ‘I don’t know’.
- What we can learn from Judaism about embracing the unknown.
- Peace consciousness and relating to people with differing belief systems on a human level.
- The important role you play when you communicate and show up in your community.
- How Queer Eye is a good model for affecting change in the most authentic way possible.
- Why the way you show up in the small moments matters just as much as the big ones.
- A reminder that your joy is powerful and peace consciousness is contagious.
- The power in acknowledging the thorns and the rosebuds as part of the human experience.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
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Inner Archeology with Sarah Turner & Emily Pennystone currently has 70 episodes available.
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The episode title 'The Only Thing That's Certain Is Change' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Inner Archeology with Sarah Turner & Emily Pennystone is 53 minutes.
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The first episode of Inner Archeology with Sarah Turner & Emily Pennystone was released on Nov 3, 2021.
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