Healing the Inner Child with Lizbeth De Sa

Ep. 151. In this episode, I sit down with Lizbeth De Sa, an Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner, to explore how healing childhood trauma begins with listening to our inner world. Lizbeth walks us through the concept of the “multiple mind,” where different parts of ourselves—especially protectors and inner children—hold memories, behaviours, and beliefs shaped by our past. We discuss how building trust with these parts is essential for healing, and how IFS therapy creates a safe space to approach trauma gently and compassionately.We also explore the powerful role of joy in healing, and how even laughter can become a tool for release. Lizbeth introduces us to laughter yoga and reminds us that playfulness can live alongside pain. Segments​Introduction to Internal Family Systems Therapy​Understanding the Multiple Mind and Childhood Trauma​The Role of Protectors in Our Psyche​Navigating Childhood Memories and Inner Child Work​Healing Through Compassion and Trust​What Is IFS, Really?​The Role of Joy in Trauma HealingLizbeth's BioLizbeth De Sa is an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy practitioner, educator, writer, laughter yoga leader, and conflict mediator with a deep commitment to emotional healing and integration. Lizbeth teaches and writes about the "multiple mind," bringing the transformative principles of IFS into everyday life. Originally from England and of Indian descent, her global journey has taken her through Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and California—each place adding to her nuanced understanding of human experience. Beyond her therapeutic work, Lizbeth is a lifelong learner and creative spirit and her work blends compassion, insight, and a light touch of laughter, reminding us that healing doesn’t have to be heavy to be deep.Lizbeth's WebsiteViv's Socials⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest on Perspective with Viv? Send Viv a message on PodMatch ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.