How to Heal our "Parts": Spiral Dynamics & Parts Work (IFS) with LJ Millman

In this powerful episode, Glo sits down with Lawrence Jay (LJ) Millman—yoga teacher and somatic facilitator—for what is essentially a mini-course in Spiral Dynamics and Internal Family Systems (IFS) AKA "Parts Work".If you’ve ever felt like “part of me wants this, but another part of me is terrified”… you’re already speaking the language of parts work.LJ unpacks:Spiral Dynamics as a map of human and cultural evolution—why we outgrow old versions of ourselves, and how understanding the “spiral” can explain everything from family conflict to global politics.Internal Family Systems (IFS) as a gentle, powerful way to meet your inner “parts” (the protector, the perfectionist, the people-pleaser, the wild one…) with curiosity instead of shame.How these frameworks together help you move from unconscious protection into conscious power.You’ll also get to listen in on an impromptu live parts-work session between Glo and LJ, where they lovingly explore one of LJ's own inner parts in real time. It’s intimate and honest demonstration of how this work actually looks and feels in practice.LJ brings 18 years of teaching yoga across Hong Kong, Australia, Bali, and beyond—including helping open Hot Yoga studios throughout Russia—and weaves in somatics, craniosacral therapy, and spiritual strategy to ground these concepts in the body, not just the mind.In this episode, you’ll learn:What Spiral Dynamics is (in human language) and how to spot which “color” or stage you’re operating fromThe core principles of IFS / parts work—and why none of your parts are “bad”How to recognize when a protective part is running your lifePractical ways to begin relating to your inner system with more compassion, clarity, and choiceWhy integrating your parts can unlock creativity, intimacy, leadership, and deeper spiritual connectionIf you’re on a healing journey, a growth path, or you simply love understanding why you are the way you are—this episode will light you up.🎧 Press play for a deep, nerdy, heart-opening exploration of consciousness, healing, and inner freedom.Connect with LJ: @LJBioPoet