Your High Achieving Parts & How To Get Them to Stop Chasing Gold Stars [Summer Shorts Series]

Episode 82: Your High Achieving Parts & How To Get Them to Stop Chasing Gold Stars [Summer Shorts Series]Welcome to Summer Shorts, a new mini-series on Return where we get straight to good stuff in 20 minutes or less. In today’s episode, Caitlan kicks things off with a deep (but digestible) dive into Internal Family Systems and the high achieving part of us that’s always chasing gold stars.You’ll learn how to recognize when this part is running the show, how to unblend so you can breathe again, and why gratitude—not grit—might be the missing ingredient in your healing. Caitlan also shares how Human Design and IFS can come together to support more grounded decision-making, with a sneak peek at what’s coming next in the series.*Discounted Human Design Reading for the First 3 Listeners to Book* This is the only way to access this offer. Click here.Want to work with Caitlan? Book a 90 minute IFS & Human DesignDeep Dive Session Here!What You'll Learn in This Episode:What “unblending” actually means—and why it matters for your peaceThe sneaky ways high achieving parts hijack your nervous systemHow to spot your high achiever’s energy in your bodyWhy naming parts creates distance, clarity, and compassionHow gratitude can help soften internal pressureWhy curiosity is your best tool for healing (not self-criticism)How to invite more voices into your decision-making processWhat’s coming up next in the Summer Shorts seriesKey Takeaways:High achievers are often praised, but they’re not always leading from peace.Creating space from your high achieving part helps you hear your true self.Unblending is not bypassing—it’s a step toward self-leadership.Gratitude can regulate your system and build trust with protective parts.Healing isn’t about silencing parts—it’s about listening to all of them.Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to Summer Shorts 00:55 – Meet Your High Achiever Part 05:45 – How to Unblend (Without Ghosting Your Goals) 15:22 – What's Next in the SeriesLinks & Resources:Learn more about working with Caitlan: www.caitlansiegenthaler.comFollow Caitlan on Instagram: @caitlansiegenthaler If this episode hit home, leave a review and send it to a friend who’s also ready to unhook from hustle mode. And don’t forget—every week for the rest of July, we’re dropping bite-sized episodes to help you return to yourself, one part at a time.Support the showProduced by Caitlan SiegenthalerCover Art by Kiara OparaIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me. And if you really loved it, the best thank-you is a written review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify. That is a beautiful energetic exchange for Caitlan creating the show.