OUR INNER ECOLOGY; Pt 2: Walking Ourselves Back Home

What part of you has been waiting to be welcomed—not corrected, overcome, or pushed away?

In Episode Two of Our Inner Ecology, I continue my conversation with artist and healer Jhana Bowen about the inner parts of us that seek protection, the ways we exile what feels difficult, and the courage it takes to remain connected without abandoning ourselves.

Jhana speaks about despair, joy, fear, belonging, and the quiet work of bringing every part of ourselves back into relationship. He also shares a deeply personal story about suicide and the moment when his spiritual practice became more than an idea—it became a way of staying.

This conversation is not about fixing what is broken. It is about recognizing that even the parts of us we resist may have a rightful place in our inner ecosystem.

The episode closes with a gentle guided practice inviting us to listen inwardly, honor the intelligence of our protective responses, and remember that integration begins when nothing within us has to be rejected.

Before listening, please know that because this episode includes a personal story involving suicide and suicidal thoughts, you may wish to care for yourself as you listen. Please take a gratitude pause if needed. Thank you!