Life - An Inside Job will help you nourish your inner world and make it a great place to hang out, so your outer world can become more fun, meaningful and satisfying. I chat with fascinating teachers, creatives, therapists and ordinary people who use their interior experience to change their outer world. You’ll get the inside skinny on healing, how to manage mental and physical pain, how to balance your real-life outer world and make your inner world into the best kind of party. A party that ...
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Sex Birth Trauma with Kimberly Ann Johnson
Kimberly Ann Johnson: Author, Vaginapractor, Co-founder of the School for Postpartum Care
Cutting-edge, pioneering conversations on holistic women's health, including sex, birth, motherhood, womanhood, intimacy and trauma with doula, certified Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, and author of Call of the Wild and the Fourth Trimester, Kimberly Ann Johnson.
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This episode is all about pelvic pain; caused by things like prolapse, vulvodynia, vaginismus, valinal atrophy, or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Pain, and painful sex, particularly in perimenopause, can become normalised and not spoken about or treated, but this is a conversation we need to have. It's a frank and open conversation about sex and…
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EP 227: Porn Addiction, Men’s Sexuality, and Sexual Alchemy with Tyson Adams
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1:14:56In this episode, Kimberly and Tyson discuss the magnitude of pornography including addiction, nervous system regulation, and recovery. Tyson describes his own personal journey being addicted to and then healing from porn addiction and how that informs his work with men and couples today. He discusses the prevalence of porn, how it functions with te…
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EP 226: Women Doing Business in our Current Climate with Ash Robinson
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49:22Return guest Ash Robinson dives deep with Kimberly Ann Johnson into the challenges and opportunities for women in business amidst the current economic and technological climate. They discuss the role of AI on personal and professional life, the importance of financial stability, and the need for a clear vision and strategy, particularly for women. …
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This episode is about stress and urinary incontinence. I’ve gathered a panel of experts to share their expertise on the topic. If you wee yourself when you cough, or if you have to wee 50 times an hour, then this episode is for you. I am joined by: Andrea Clarke somatic bodyworker, womb-energy medicine and holistic pelvic care practitioner, and Fem…
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EP 225: Sexuality, Consent, and Representational Politics in "Anora" with Jackson Kroopf
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1:13:01In this episode, Kimberly Ann Johnson and filmmaker/producer Jackson Kroopf reflect on their respective experiences watching Best Picture Winner Anora. They discuss their contrasting experiences of seeing the films in theaters, what role sex and violence played in the film, and unpack some of what they were drawn to and troubled by in the film. And…
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I made a commitment to lean more into the annual seasons this year, so as part of that, I’ve invited experts in the field of cyclical living to share the meaning, practices and support that the seasonal festivals can bring. Today it’s all about Beltane, the 1st of May, and Sophie Messager is here to tell us all about it. Sophie has a doctorate in r…
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EP 224: The Case of Amanda Palmer, Neil Gaiman, and the Responsibility of Women to Other Women with fellow Jaguar Kristin Butler
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47:34In this episode, Kimberly Ann Johnson is joined by journalist, and fellow Jaguar, Kristin Butler to discuss the case of Amanda Palmer and Neil Gaiman: a celebrity couple who are currently both facing charges around Gaiman’s ongoing sexual misconduct. Kimberly and Kristin share their own personal reactions to the case, as well as the way the reporti…
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EP 223: On Menopause, Female Elderhood & Competition Between Women in Wellness with Kate Codrington
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1:18:15In this deep dive into menopause and elderhood, Kimberly and Kate Codrington discuss how they see their inter-generational work with women around self-care and cultural work. Kate’s book The Second Spring: The Self-Care Guide to Menopause and her more recent The Perimenopause Journal have made an indelible impact as Kimberly transitioned to the oth…
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Inside Erotic Seasons with Kimberly Ann Johnson
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1:04:01Welcome to a special Easter edition with the seasonal topic of how our sexuality changes from teens to postmenopause. Spoiler alert, there are no eggs or chocolate to be found here, but the themes of Spring 'becoming' in the maiden years fit beautifully with the epic greenness and becoming of late April growth. My guest is Kimberly Ann Johnson, som…
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EP 222: "The Body is a Doorway: A Memoir - A Journey Beyond Healing, Health, and the Human" with Sophie Strand
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51:05In this episode, Kimberly and return guest Sophie Strand celebrate publishing week for Sophie’s extraordinary new book The Body is a Doorway: A Memoir: A Journey Beyond Healing, Hope, and the Human. They discuss where Sophie currently finds herself in a post-diagnosis reality and what writing the book taught her about the mysteries of illness. She …
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The spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, is when there are equal amounts of daylight and nighttime, around 21st March in the Northern Hemisphere and 21st September in the Southern Hemisphere. It is the perfect moment to explore balance in our lives. I invited medical herbalist Lucy Blunden to explore what balance actually is and how we…
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EP 221: Reckon and Wonder with Stephen Jenkinson, Kimberly Ann Johnson, and Jackson Kroopf [ENCORE]
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1:15:42This is a special re-release of an episode featuring guest host Jackson Kroopf speaking with the incomparable Kimberly Ann Johnson and Stephen Jenkinson. We’re bringing this conversation back to let you know about something special happening this weekend from Stephen Jenkinson and the Orphan Wisdom School: Sanity and Soul: Die Wise 10 Years. Taking…
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EP 220: Book Proposal Academy 2025 - Writing, Publishing, and Your Audience with Joelle Hann, The Brooklyn Book Doctor
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37:31In this episode, return guest Joelle Hann and Kimberly discuss the complexities of publishing, including traditional, self, and hybrid publishing. Joelle walks us through the importance of a book proposal, which serves as a roadmap for authors and a calling card for agents and publishers. Kimberly weighs in on her own experience in navigating the b…
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EP 219: Proud Flesh - A Memoir of Motherhood, Intimate Violence, and Reclaiming Pleasure with Catherine Simone Gray
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1:00:11In this episode, Kimberly dives deep into guest author Catherine Simone Gray's book Proud Flesh: A Memoir of Motherhood, Intimate Violence, and Reclaiming Pleasure. With tenderness, Kimberly and Catherine share their mutual appreciation for each other’s writing and the deep impact Kimberly’s work has had on the journey that led to Catherine’s book.…
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Wintering in the face of tinsel: a guide for sensitive folk to survive Christmas, with ChaNan Bonser
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55:02I am delighted to welcome ChaNan back again for her second visit to Life An inside Job, her first, season 3 ep 12 Inside the Highly Sensitive Person, is my most downloaded episode ever. Seeing as there is an interest in sensitivity, I thought it would be good to talk about the perils of Christmas. ChaNan Bonser is a highly experienced therapist and…
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EP 218: Thriving Postpartum - Embracing the Indigenous Wisdom of La Cuarentena with Pānquetzani
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48:54In this episode, Kimberly and Pānquetzani discuss her new book Thriving Postpartum: Embracing the Indigenous Wisdom of La Cuarentena and the thirteen year process of navigating that creative act. Pānquetzani reflects on the ways her relationships with partners and her four children have impacted the journey of making a business and writing a book. …
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Inside Ageing Well with Gary Carter
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1:01:03Today we’re talking about ageing, and specifically about how fascia is central to ageing well. If you don’t know what fascia is don’t worry, Gary explains it clearly. And if you do already, you will be diving more deeply into how fascia relates to ageing. My guest is Gary Carter, who is recognised internationally as one of the UK’s leading Anatomy …
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Cyclical Living Unwrapped featuring Claire Baker
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24:43Claire Baker is a coach, speaker, and author of 50 Things You Need To Know About Periods. For over a decade, Claire has taught women to live in harmony with their bodies, believing menstrual cycle awareness is key to women’s wellbeing, creativity, and empowerment. Her online program, Adore Your Cycle, has students in over 35 countries. In 2019, Cla…
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Inside heavy bleeding with Sophie Fletcher
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54:21My guest is Sophie Fletcher, she’s a clinical hypnotherapist and bestselling author of three books with over 20 years in working in women’s health. She weaves knowledge, intuition, and self-hypnosis together to improve the quality of life for busy, overwhelmed women who feel exhausted, fed up and lacking in clarity. On her website, you’ll find onli…
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EP 217: Ordinary Mysticism - Everyday Beauty, Grief, Sexuality and Mystical Awareness with Mirabai Starr
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45:39Kimberly and Mirabai Starr engage in a rich and intimate exploration of mysticism, personal loss, spirituality, and the intersection of sexuality and the sacred. They consider how they have each found spirituality in their everyday lives while being mindful of their journeys, cultures, ancestry, and the complexities involved. They discuss Mirabai's…
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EP 216: Cultural Identity, Ancestry and White Privileges & Poverties with Tad Hargrave
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55:42Fellow Orphan Wisdom Scholar, and founder of Marketing for Hippies, Tad Hargrave dives deep with Kimberly into his ever-evolving relationship to whiteness and ancestry. They discuss Tad’s journey into exploring his ancestral roots, language and cultural identity, as well as Kimberly and Tad’s shared rites of passage experiences doing anti-racism wo…
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EP 215: Never Land / Sever Land - Dirt, Place, Ancestry, & The Making of Culture From the New World with Stephen Jenkinson
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1:12:48In this episode, podcast producer Jackson Kroopf interviews Kimberly Ann Johnson and Stephen Jenkinson about their upcoming live audio series Never Land / Sever Land - Dirt, Place, Ancestry, and The Making of Culture From The New World. They discuss the impact of their recent trip to Ireland on their ongoing collaboration around culture making in t…
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Inside shame with Julia Davis and Tessa Venuti Sanderson
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1:08:58According to Brenee Brown, shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging—something we’ve experienced, done, or failed to do makes us unworthy of connection. In this episode were talking about how listening circles can help to reduce the amount of shame we feel. How …
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Celebrating the publication of The perimenopause Journal: Unlock your power, Own your wellbeing, Find your path which is now available in the UK. It'll be in the U.S. and Canada in October and Australia and N.Z. before Christmas. My dear friend and colleague in kindness, Leora Leboff agreed to interview me. If you don’t yet know her, once you do, i…
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EP 214: Finding Language, Sharing our Stories, and Creating New Worlds around Mothering with April Tierney
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1:09:32In this episode, Kimberly and April discuss her most recent book of poetry titled Matter / Mother which shares about April’s experience of traveling through the underworld of grief, hardship, and heartbreak while mothering her young child. Together, they share their desires for a culture that makes space for the depth of mothering experiences and s…
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EP 213: Navigating Single Motherhood, Finding Sisterhood, and Forming Kinship with Marysia Miernowska
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1:09:32In this episode, Kimberly and Marysia discuss how they’ve navigated the challenges and benefits of single motherhood. In many ways, their lives and stories run parallel: surprising pregnancies, marrying into another culture, becoming single mothers with babies, and living out single motherhood while being entrepreneurs. This honest, raw, and tender…
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In Lisa's second visit to Life An Inside Job, she talks about the value of boredom. The pathological drive towards ever more stimulation How being bored supports our creativity, self-esteem, mental and physical health. Lisa de Jong is a health coach and educator specialising in women’s health, the menstrual cycle, chronic pain, and trauma. She has …
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Jill is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and works with clients and companies to develop and apply a blend of strategies so that individuals and teams go from exhausted to energised in the most effective way. Techniques to fall asleep faster, sleep better and feel more energised during the day. Jill has a gift for making it very simple and we cov…
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EP 212: Hormones to an Evolutionary Biologist - Menopause, Endometriosis, and Grandmothering with Natalie Dinsdale
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1:02:12In this episode, Natalie and Kimberly dive deep into the choose your own hormone phenomenon. They discuss an evolutionary biologist's perspective of individual vs. group think when it comes to women’s health, the connections between hormones and reproductive health issues like endometriosis and PCOS, as well as the evolutionary case for grandmother…
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Cyclical Living Unwrapped featuring Abi Denyer-Bewick
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24:28Abi Denyer-Bewick is a neurodivergent (AuDHD) sea creature with a deep commitment to the cyclical nature of life. Abi is part of the Red School faculty and has mentored hundreds of women through the Menstruality Leadership Programme with Red School. Abi works with groups and individuals as a Menstruality Coach and Menstrual Medicine Circle Facilita…
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Inside the Feel Good Fix with Lavina Mehta MBE
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58:27Lavina Mehta MBE is a Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, author and mum of 3, she’s British Asian & is passionate about promoting the health benefits of exercise to treat, prevent & reduce risks of chronic diseases like Diabetes & Heart Disease. She gives Weekly Free virtual Seniors Workouts sessions, with my 76-year-old Mother in Law, in Gujarati a…
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Inside pleasure and fear with Niamh Daly
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1:05:23In this episode, teacher, trainer and author Niamh Daly talks about the effects of fear and pleasure in perimenopause. We talk about libido, and unpack the myth that perimenopause necessarily means a drop, or no libido at all. We talk about how to bring more pleasure into your life, how that re-wires the brain, about the value of yoga and different…
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Episode 211: Travel, Tourism, and Home in a “Post-Pandemic” World with Chris Christou
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54:45In this episode, Kimberly and Chris dive deep into the impact of travel on their lives and the consequences of tourism in places they call home. As two world travelers, who have each spent a decade living abroad, Kimberly and Chris consider what they have learned about home, hospitality, and culture from places far from the lands they were raised. …
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