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The Inner Compass Podcast with Vanessa Bennett

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Codependency
Relationships
Mental Health
Boundaries
Personal Growth
Therapy
Vulnerability
Patriarchy
Parenting
Attachment Theory
Relationship Anarchy
Grief
Depth Psychology
Dating
Trauma
Emotional Regulation
Polyamory
Non-Monogamy
Healing
Co-Dependency

NEW PODCAST SERIES HOSTED BY VANESSA BENNETT

Vanessa Bennett, LMFT, is a licensed depth psychotherapist, author, and facilitator known for her no-nonsense yet compassionate approach to healing. She’s the author of The Motherhood Myth and coauthor of It’s Not Me, It’s You, and the founder of Inner Compass Academy. She hosts the Inner Compass Podcast, where she explores the intersection of depth ps... more

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It's not always "if they wanted to they would," because sometimes the issue isn’t desire—it’s capacity, and that distinction changes everything. In this episode, Vanessa Bennett explores why someone can love you, mean well, even want closeness, and s... more

If you’ve noticed you have far less tolerance lately for chaos, mixed signals, unnecessary drama, or relationships that require constant management, this episode is for you. Vanessa Bennett explores how prolonged upheaval changes the nervous system -... more

What if closure isn’t actually what grief needs? In this episode, Vanessa explores the difference between grief that has been witnessed, ritualized, and given symbolic form, and grief that stays suspended when there has been no real threshold, no com... more

Attachment language is everywhere, but it often gets used as a shortcut: anxious, avoidant, disorganized as labels instead of doorways into real work. In this episode, Vanessa Bennett, LMFT reframes attachment as an adaptation—a deeply intelligent st... more

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Recent Guests

Danny Morel
World-renowned business strategist and entrepreneur, turned life coach and spiritual guide.
Episode: Ep 237 BEST-OF: How to Trust in Self-Love with Danny Morel
Michael Beckwith
Founder of Agape Spiritual Center and influential spiritual teacher
Agape Spiritual Center
Episode: Ep 235: The Rise of The Feminine with Reverend Michael Beckwith
Sabrina Zohar
A creator who shares insights on dating realism and emotional growth.
Episode: Ep 233: Dating Realism and Emotional Growth with Sabrina Zohar
Gabriella Ulloa
Co-host of Thoughts May Vary Podcast and mental health advocate
Episode: Ep 231: Approaching Mental Health with Nuance with Gabriella Ulloa & Meadowlark Monaghan
Meadowlark Monaghan
Co-host of Thoughts May Vary Podcast and advocate for mental health awareness
Episode: Ep 231: Approaching Mental Health with Nuance with Gabriella Ulloa & Meadowlark Monaghan
Africa Brooke
Visionary voice, consultant, and coach
Author of 'The Third Perspective'
Episode: Ep 229: Brave Expression with Africa Brooke
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Licensed psychologist and founder of Therapy for Black Girls
Therapy for Black Girls
Episode: Ep 227: Therapy for Black Girls with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Lisa Marchiano
Certified Jungian analyst, award-winning author, and podcaster
This Jungian Life
Episode: Ep 225: The Vital Spark with Lisa Marchiano, LCSW, NCPsyA
Dr. Jody Carrington
Psychologist, bestselling author, and public speaker focused on emotional regulation and trauma.
Episode: Ep 222: Transforming Trauma with Empathy with Dr. Jody Carrington

Host

Vanessa Bennett
Licensed depth psychotherapist, author, and facilitator; co-producer of Inner Compass-related ventures; known for clear, compassionate therapy-informed guidance.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 331 ratings
  • Exceptional

    This podcast is exceptional. Vanessa’s explanations and deep dives into relationship topics are valuable and educational. She is clear and respectful in her approach. I have learned so much from her.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PA Trish
    United States25 days ago
  • Deep Resonation

    The episode on infantilizing adult hit exactly where I am in my growth right now. I've been freeing myself by asking deeper questions about how I've shown up in relationships and why. Hearing these conversations are so validating and necessary I could say so much more, but simply put – this episode was right on time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Merryemster
    United States3 months ago
  • Vanessa is Back!

    So happy you are back and sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Somehow always rings so true and helpful on a deeply personal level for me while also tapping into and framing things happening in the collective in a way that helps me make better sense of the world. Appreciate your wisdom, humility, honesty and compassion, Vanessa!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emums
    United States3 months ago
  • Always such real conversation

    I’m a long time follower and fan of Vanessa’s work and always get so much out of the Inner Compass pod conversations! She keeps it real, has a more expanded and dynamic way of dissecting topics that are taboo — it’s so validating! It’s so refreshing to see a therapist be vulnerable and authentic and expose herself — inspires me to feel more free to be me! Thank you Vanessa!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JG370
    United States3 months ago
  • Wise, real and approachable

    I’ve been a fan since I discovered Vanessa. I’m super excited to delve into this newest - The Inner Compass pod. I love how honest, knowledgeable and open it feels.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    a serk
    United States3 months ago

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Feedback notes strong community feel, with high regard for the hosts' expertise and real-world relevance.

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Shame and the Performance of Love: When Belonging Becomes Conditional
Q: Where did you learn that love had conditions?
Bennett emphasizes that the perceptions of conditional love are often learned through societal and familial structures.
Ep 240: BEST-OF: Q&A: Reciprocal vs Transactional Relationships
Q: How do you discern between what feels transactional versus reciprocal?
The difference lies in the intention behind giving; when giving is from an authentic desire without expectation of return, it feels reciprocal. When there is an expectation of something in return, it feels transactional.
Ep 237 BEST-OF: How to Trust in Self-Love with Danny Morel
Q: What breaks your heart?
Seeing a human being not live their life to the fullest potential breaks my heart.
Ep 237 BEST-OF: How to Trust in Self-Love with Danny Morel
Q: What is flow for you?
Flow is just a state of allowing, where you no longer need to control and you're able to exist in the truth of who you are.
Ep 237 BEST-OF: How to Trust in Self-Love with Danny Morel
Q: What does that tangibly look like for you when you're feeling like you're behind a mask?
When you feel that feeling, one of you has the courage to face the fear and to drop out of the conversation up here and drop into your heart.

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A show grounded in depth psychology and real-world relationship dynamics, blending clinical insight with accessible, practical guidance. Episodes frequently explore attachment, differentiation, and how cultural conditioning shapes love, parenting, and identity, often offering concrete scripts, exercises, and reflective prompts to foster healthier connections. The tone is warm, authentic, and therapist-led, with a strong emphasis on staying present, repairing relationships, and rebuilding self-trust in the face of stress, grief, or relational burnout. A notable strength is the ability to translate complex theoretical concepts into actionable steps while addressing women's experiences, motherhood, and community healing. Listeners may apprecia... more

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