The Innerverse of Business & Life

We all carry invisible rules, the quiet assumptions that shape how we live, work, and measure success.In this episode, Barb shares a story from a recent leadership retreat that revealed three powerful but often unseen beliefs:• that speed equals excellence,• that output equals worth, and• that what worked before should still work now.These hidden rules can fuel stress and overdrive, even when everything looks “successful” on the surface.When we start to see them clearly, something shifts.We discover that true excellence lives in clarity, not velocity - in presence, not proving. Thank you for listening to the Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast. For more resources like this, visit Barb's website at Barbarapatterson.com (https://barbarapatterson.com/). SHOW NOTES:* [00:00] - Unveiling Invisible Rules* [05:26] - The Cost of Excellence* [07:53] - Exploring Assumptions* [12:03] - The Velocity Trap* [14:36] - Output Equals Worth* [19:59] - The Rule of InertiaSHOW LINKS:Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube Follow Barb on LinkedinFollow Barb on Instagram

What if your okayness was never at risk, no matter the circumstances?In this episode, I’m joined by Board Certified Coach and Educator Davida Arnold for a conversation about what it means to discover that you’re okay - no matter what’s happening around you.Davida shares personal stories from parenting, teaching, and her own journey that reveal how easily we can get caught in the illusion that our happiness depends on others or our circumstances. Through the lens of the inside-out nature of life, she shows how clarity, grace, and well-being are always available within us.We explore the freedom that comes when we stop trying to control life and instead begin to trust the deeper intelligence behind it. From moments with her kids to insights in the classroom, Davida points us toward a truth that is both simple and profound: our okayness is never at risk.SHOW NOTES:* [00:00] - Introduction and Background* [02:22] - The Inner and Outer Worlds* [04:40] - Personal Insights and Transformations* [11:05] - Understanding Happiness and Relationships* [12:01] - Impact on Education and Teaching* [20:31] - Trusting the Process of Life* [27:12] - Navigating Challenges in Education* [36:48] - The Power of Perspective* [38:56] - Final Thoughts and ReflectionsSHOW LINKS:Visit Davida’s WebsiteThank you for listening to this episode! If you are interested in learning more about Barb and Innerverse Academy, you can visit our website at https://barbarapatterson.com/ (https://barbarapatterson.com/).

What happens when the very lens shaping your world is invisible to you?In this intimate conversation, coach and author Melissa Ford shares her journey of uncovering the deep, unconscious belief that “I don’t matter”, and how that hidden story colored her relationships, her work, and her sense of self.Melissa and I explore the shift from concealing who we are, managing our image, protecting ourselves, controlling how others see us, to the profound freedom that comes when we reveal what’s really true. Along the way, Melissa describes the wake-up calls, messy moments, and liberating insights that transformed her marriage, her coaching practice, and her ability to fully engage with life.If you’ve ever found yourself second-guessing, over-controlling, or living under the weight of old conditioning, this conversation is an invitation to see the invisible lens shaping your reality, and to experience the deeper love, connection, and creativity that comes when you reveal rather than conceal.Thank you for listening to The Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast! Don't forget to follow for new episodes every Thursday and visit Barb's website (https://barbarapatterson.com/) for more resources.SHOW NOTES:* [00:00] - Transformation Through Coaching* [07:58] - The Journey of Self-Discovery* [17:25] - Unraveling Core Beliefs* [25:10] - Shifting Perspectives in Relationships* [36:48] - The Power of Revealing vs. ConcealingSHOW LINKS:* Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissafordcoaching/)* Visit Melissa’s website (https://melissafordcoaching.com/)

Have you ever felt like you’re a project in need of fixing? Like if you could just conquer that flaw, stick to that habit, or find the right formula, you’d finally arrive? For years, Barb lived inside that story, and it left her with a constant hum of dissatisfaction and self-doubt.In this solo episode, Barb shares how the self-improvement path opened incredible doors, yet also kept her locked in a cycle of striving. What began to shift everything was the realization that she was never broken to begin with, that our true starting point is whole and complete.Through personal stories and real-life examples, she explores how this fix-it mentality sneaks into business, creativity, and leadership, and what changes when we begin to relate to ourselves from wholeness instead of lack.If you’ve been caught in endless self-analysis or always trying to “get better,” this conversation is an invitation to stop repairing and start creating, to inhabit your life and business fully, quirks and all, from the wholeness that’s already within you.Thank you for listening! Visit my website to learn more about The Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast and don't forget to follow for new episodes every Thursday.SHOW NOTES* [00:00] – Introduction to The Innerverse of Business and Life Podcast* [00:54] – The Illusion of Self-Improvement* [03:54] – Breaking Free from the Fix-It Mentality* [06:22] – Discovering Wholeness Beyond Fixing* [09:27] – Embracing Our Essential Nature* [12:17] – The Power of the Unknown* [15:11] – Shifting Perspectives on Growth* [18:15] – Living from Wholeness, Not Brokenness* [21:40] – Thank you for listening!SHOW LINKS* Explore Barb's Website* Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube * Follow Barb on Linkedin* Follow Barb on Instagram* The Innerverse Sessions – RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!

What if true leadership isn’t about pushing harder or overriding your limits, but about listening more deeply to your body and your wisdom?In this conversation, Barb sits down with Julie Chazotte, transformational coach and co-founder of Simple SHIFT, to explore what it really means to embody leadership. Julie shares her own journey from overwhelm and pressure to discovering the transformative role of the nervous system, somatic awareness, and embodied presence.Together they dive into the hidden costs of ignoring our limits, how to recognize the signals of the body, and why befriending our humanity is the key to accessing greater clarity, resilience, and creativity. Julie offers real-life examples of working with leaders navigating overwhelm, people-pleasing, and high-pressure environments, and shows how honoring our inner cues can shift everything from the quality of our decisions to the depth of our relationships.If you’ve ever felt stuck in your head, caught in self-doubt, or disconnected from your own clarity, this episode will give you a new way to see, and a new way to lead.Thank you for listening to the episode! Follow Barb for new episodes of The Innerverse of Business and Life podcast every Thursday.SHOW NOTES* [00:00] - Introduction to Embodied Leadership* [02:07] - Julie Chazotte's Journey and Transformation* [07:17] - Understanding Limits and Overwhelm* [10:25] - The Role of the Nervous System in Leadership* [17:56] - Practical Applications for Leaders* [20:59] - Navigating Stress and Pressure* [26:46] - The Importance of Trusting Inner Wisdom* [31:25] - Embracing Change and Uncertainty* [37:11] - The Call to Step into Leadership* [44:34] - Closing Thoughts and ReflectionsSHOW LINKS* Visit Julie's website (https://www.julieannechazotte.com/).Interested in learning more about the podcast? Visit Barb's website (https://barbarapatterson.com/embodied-leadership-julie-chazotte-on-limits-wisdom-the-nervous-system/).

What happens when the body refuses to play along with your plans—when the old drive, hustle, and push simply stop working?In this candid and inspiring conversation, BarB sits down with branding and marketing expert Lee Bjarnason to explore the unexpected “no” that changed the course of her career. Lee shares how a season of resistance and burnout revealed deeper wisdom, reignited her creativity through an unlikely side project about the Beatles, and ultimately transformed how she approaches her work and life.They talk about trusting your inner signals, reclaiming your voice after years in corporate environments, and helping brands tap into their own authentic story and soul. Whether you’re navigating a pivot, searching for renewed creativity, or trying to align your business with what feels true, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and permission to listen when your body says “no.”SHOW NOTES[00:00] - Navigating Career Fractures and Burnout[08:10] - Embracing Creativity and Finding Voice[14:34] - The Power of Authenticity in Business[21:52] - Trusting the Creative Process[27:35] - Identifying Blind Spots and Building Brands[36:19] - Exploring New Growth OpportunitiesSHOW LINKSConnect with Lee on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-bjarnason-29b2704/)Learn more about The Innerverse of Being and Life Podcast: https://barbarapatterson.com/the-innerverse-of-business-and-life-podcast/

What does it really mean to live an embodied life? What does it mean to have a felt, experiential knowing of who we are beyond our thinking?In this solo episode, Barb explores her personal journey of embodiment and what it means to drop below the surface, listen to the intelligence of the body, and trust its guidance even in uncertainty.From a trip to Ecuador and the loss of a loved one, she shares how reconnecting to the body opened up new dimensions of clarity, trust, and presence.This episode is an invitation to let go of control, soften into sensation, and rediscover the wisdom that lives within. To feel it all. To allow it all.If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in your head, bracing against life’s intensity, or unsure how to move forward, this one’s for you.SHOW NOTES* [00:00] – Exploring Embodiment: A Journey Within* [05:11] – The Power of Embodied Experiences* [14:54] – Navigating Life’s Challenges with Presence* [16:42] – Embracing Change and Trusting the Process* [25:35] – The Wisdom of the Body: A Call to ActionSHOW LINKSExplore the WebsiteFollow Barb on LinkedinLearn more about The Innerverse of Being and Life podcast: https://barbarapatterson.com/embodied-living-trusting-your-body-feeling-your-life/

What happens when you stop living in fear, release the pressure, and start trusting yourself in the middle of the chaos?In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Barb sits down with Jenny Gering, acclaimed costume designer behind shows like The Diplomat and films like Limitless, to explore the inner shifts that changed everything.Jenny opens up about her unconventional path into Hollywood, the burnout that nearly pulled her out of the industry, and how a deeper internal transformation helped her navigate high-pressure sets, challenging personalities, and the unpredictability of freelance life with more ease, clarity, and joy.They talk about intuition, resilience, reactivity, and learning to stop managing everyone else’s emotions just to feel safe. Jenny’s story is a beautiful reminder that our inner climate shapes everything, including the opportunities we see and the way we show up in our work.Whether you’re a creative, a leader, or someone craving more peace in the pressure, this one’s for you.SHOW NOTES[00:00] - The Journey Begins: Discovering Career Paths[15:49] - Embracing Change: Transitioning to New Opportunities[21:44] - Navigating the Fast-Paced World of Costume Design[29:48] - Learning Boundaries: Personal Growth in a Demanding Industry[30:58] - Navigating Emotional Dynamics at Work[34:09] - Embracing Resilience and Adaptability[38:49] - Transforming Reactivity into Empowerment[44:38] - Finding Common Ground in Conflict[47:45] - Nurturing Creativity and Personal Growth[51:49] - Encouragement for Young ProfessionalsSHOW LINKSFollow Jenny on InstagramLearn more about the podcast: https://barbarapatterson.com/behind-the-seams-inner-shifts-from-hollywood-costume-designer-jenny-gering/