The Inner Work Diary

Today we’re talking about how big life changes, stress, and uncertainty can quietly shift the dynamic inside a relationship. This episode comes from our own current season of navigating change, pressure, and emotional overwhelm, and noticing how quickly that can show up between two people, even when there’s love and good intention present. We unpack what happens when you’re both in different inter...

Today we’re doing a light-hearted couples Q&A where we just talk about love, life and everything in between. Nothing overly planned, just us answering questions and seeing where the conversation goes, which naturally ends up in a few unexpected tangents about relationships, communication, attachment, and the way we see connection and growth together. It’s a bit of fun, a bit random, and some t...

Today we unpack why being in a relationship doesn't automatically create connection, and how many couples can find themselves feeling disconnected. This conversation explores the patterns that quietly create distance in relationships. We also share reflections from our own relationship around triggers, communication, and the ongoing practice of staying present with each other when things feel...

Today we unpack the conversation around emotional regulation, nervous system work, and why so many people are unknowingly using “healing” tools to avoid what’s actually underneath the surface. This conversation dives into the patterns we see in both men and women when it comes to emotional suppression, shutdown, anger, hyper-independence, people-pleasing, and the fear of fully expressing what’s re...

In this episode, we explore what “presence” actually means and why it’s becoming harder and harder to access in modern life, especially for high performers. This conversation comes off the back of what’s been coming up in both of our lives and in the work we do with people, the constant pressure to do more, stay productive, and keep moving, even when there’s a deeper desire to slow down and actual...

In this episode, Pete is in the hot seat answering questions Georgia has been hearing time and time again from women who are struggling to understand their partners in relationships and dating. We unpack the patterns that quietly play out between men and women in modern relationships, ones that often lead to confusion, miscommunication, emotional disconnect, and cycles that feel hard to break. We...

In this episode we unpack what really happens when you step into a new chapter and why it doesn’t always feel as good as you expected. We touch on how big life changes can bring underlying patterns to the surface and how that shows up in: • The pressure to keep pushing instead of slowing down • The disconnect between external success and internal fulfilment • The burnout cycles that come from tyin...

In this episode we unpack five of the most common ways old wounds surface in adult relationships and how those early experiences shape: • The way you attach and communicate • The patterns you fall into when conflict hits • The subtle ways you protect yourself from feeling hurt If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “why do I keep reacting like this?” this conversation will help you see the link b...

This week we’re diving into how the relationship you had with your parents shapes the way you see yourself, how you move through the world, and how you show up in your relationships. We unpack the deep connections between your upbringing and your patterns in love, from trust and communication to the ways you cope with conflict. We also explore inner child healing and reparenting to help you rewire...

Welcome back guys! This week’s episode is a bit of a real-time check-in, what’s been coming up for us personally and how it’s cracked open a whole new layer of awareness, growth, and truth. We talk about the emotional weight that’s been bubbling to the surface lately, how our capacity has been stretched in business, life, and love and the slippery pull toward old patterns of avoidance and control...

Welcome back guys! This week we’re diving into a pattern so many of us play out in relationships, the desire to fix. Fix your partner. Fix the dynamic. Fix the discomfort that comes up when things feel out of control. We unpack where this pattern comes from, what it’s actually rooted in, and how to shift from control to connection. If you’ve ever felt responsible for holding it all together, or ca...

Welcome back guys, this week we touch on a topic we both get asked regularly and that's what to do when you're doing the work but your partner isn't or how do you 'get' your partner to do the work. We have a perspective you'll want to listen to. Follow along on socials: @petejmclean @gee_gniel

We're back after a little break! In this episode we just give a little life update, discuss what's been happening within our relationship and discuss how we can find so much healing within our relationships. As always thanks for listening. Follow along on socials: @petejmclean @gee_gniel

In this episode we answer a couple questions we've received recently around what to do after a break up and all things navigating healing in yourself. As always thanks for listening. Follow along on socials: @petejmclean @gee_gniel

This week we dive into a conversation around taking ownership of your wounds in a relationship and how to create safety in self, plus how we've navigating this in our own relationship. As always thanks for listening. Follow along on socials: @petejmclean @gee_gniel

We're back this week with an episode discussing goal setting, what goes wrong for a lot of people and how to actually approach your goals, and create the change you want for yourself. As always thanks for listening. Follow along on socials: @petejmclean @gee_gniel

Welcome back guys! In this episode we recap on what challenges we went through over Christmas and how we're navigating them as a couple, to build deeper connection. There's some tears, some laughter and lots of good insights! As always thanks for listening. Follow along on socials: @petejmclean @gee_gniel

We had a question recently on how long should you wait to get into another relationship after divorce, we break this down. Thanks for listening! Follow along on socials: @petejmclean @gee_gniel

In this episode we touch on navigating the challenges of obligation, pain and hurt that people may be experiencing at this time of year, and what's involved in embracing the discomfort. Thanks for listening! Follow along on socials: @petejmclean @gee_gniel

In this episode we discuss how abandonment wounds play out as an adult, in relationships with anxious and avoidant attachment styles and how to navigate them. We hope you get something from this! Thanks for listening! Follow along on socials: @petejmclean @gee_gniel

In this episode we discuss healthy ways of dealing with anger, past wounds & having uncomfortable conversations. We hope you get something from this! Thanks for listening! Follow along on socials: @petejmclean @gee_gniel