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Exploring how our internal parts show up and how we can become SELF led…one story at a time.
A Softer Way to Begin 2026 (or how New Year's resolutions aren’t always helpful)
Between Christmas and New Year’s, I noticed how many parts show up when the calendar turns. This is an invitation to begin the year with listening instead of pressure. No resolutions required!
When Excitement Feels Like Anxiety: A 4 a.m. Conversation with my Parts
Have you ever felt a wave of excitement that suddenly tipped into anxiety?
Like your system can’t quite tell whether you’re thrilled or terrified?
That was me this week — wide awake at 4 a.m., heart racing, brain buzzing about… making a collage!
How a Podcast Helped Me Understand Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I used to think Internal Family Systems was only for therapy or families—but I was wrong. Listening to Glennon Doyle’s We Can Do Hard Things podcast with Dr. Richard Schwartz completely shifted how I see myself. Here’s how IFS helped me understand my inner parts, my “General Manager,” and the calm, wise Self at the center of it all.
