Will the Real You Please Stand Up (How Internal Family Systems Can Help You Be Your True Self)

Ever show up to a party, meeting, or conversation, and think to yourself, “I like that version of me that showed up”? Ever show up to a party, meeting, or conversation, and think, “I really don’t like that version of me that showed up”? If you’ve ever felt conflicted and confused about the varying ways you show up in life, welcome to the club! Join John Lin, Laura Harrison, and Paul McMullen as they discuss a therapy model called Internal Family Systems, which helps explain why all of us have different parts of ourselves that show up in our lives. Their conversation delves into new language for understanding self, where these different parts of self come from, and how transforming curiosity and compassion can be in discovering our true self. HOSTSJohn Lin: Director of Partnerships, Watershed Initiative & Executive Director, Sweet Deeds FoundationLaura Harrison, LPC-S: Executive Director, WELD Group, Licensed Professional CounselorPaul McMullen, LPC-Associate: Founder of WellSpring Process Groups, Licensed Professional Counselor - AssociateTHERAPY DISCOUNTMention "The Work Within" to receive 10% discount off the first 5 sessions of therapy. New, Self-Pay Clients Only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Available for a limited time. Visit www.watershedinitiative.com or call/text 214-414-0378. CHAPTERS + TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to the Real Self00:54 Personal Experiences and Internal Dynamics03:19 Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS)08:26 Exploring Parts: Managers, Firefighters, and Exiles16:30 Integrating Past Wounds and True Self17:53 Understanding Our Parts and Coping Mechanisms19:33 The Influence of Family and Culture20:15 Inner Conflict and Self-Perception22:20 The Role of Curiosity in Self-Discovery24:12 Finding Hope in Internal Struggles26:04 Grace and Truth in Self-Reflection28:28 Welcoming Our Parts with Kindness29:55 The Importance of Self-Compassion33:23 Transforming Relationships Through Self-Awareness37:32 Resources for Further ExplorationRESOURCESNo Bad Parts by Dr. Richard Schwartz - https://a.co/d/dKsWZikAll Together You by Jenna Riemersma - https://a.co/d/7bhgwjJTry Softer by Aundi Kolber - https://a.co/d/bOfGtewRomans 7:15-25I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do…What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!CONNECTApple Podcasts - https://tinyurl.com/2s3aenncSpotify - https://tinyurl.com/bczdws7cYouTube - https://tinyurl.com/4z5zfe5cwww.watershedinitiative.com/[email protected]