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The Self-Led Life

by Jaclyn Long

The Self-Led Life is an Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed podcast creating intimate spaces for people to turn toward their inner lives with curiosity and compassion—meeting more of themselves, deepening their connection with Self, and discovering how that inner relationship can transform the way they inhabit their everyday lives. Hosted by Jaclyn Long, LMFT, founder of Mindful Child & Family Therapy, a group psychotherapy practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, The Self-Led Life explores the parts of us that show up in the midst of ordinary—and sometimes extraordinarily difficult—human experiences. Together, we'll travel the terrain of grief and loss, anxiety, relationships, chronic stress, pain and illness, caretaking, perfectionism, burnout, life transitions, and the places where we find ourselves feeling stuck. Through guided inner experiences, personal re

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Episodes

  1. Grief & Avoidance: Getting to Know the Part That Turns Away (Episode 4)

    It makes sense that you want relief from your grief process. When grief hurts, a part of us may want to turn away. We stay busy, fill the quiet, or reach for something that helps us feel “less” of what we’re feeling. And sometimes, after a day of keeping ourselves occupied, the grief meets up…

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  2. Feeling Numb in Grief: Welcoming Your Protective Parts (Episode 3)

    Sometimes when someone you love dearly has died, you might feel at a distance from the pain of it. There might be some numbness, a blank fog, or a sense that the loss doesn’t quite feel real. In Episode 3 of The Self-Led Life, Jaclyn Long, LMFT, gently explores numbness and dissociation in...

  3. Grief After Caregiving: When You Don’t Even Know How You Feel (Episode 2)

    In the first weeks after someone you love has died—or after losing a beloved pet—“How are you?” can be a surprisingly difficult question to answer. You may notice blankness, numbness, or confusion. Perhaps you find yourself sharing logistics, talking about your loved one, or turning the...

  4. Grief and the Fear of Overwhelm (Episode 1)

    What if you let yourself cry—and couldn’t stop? When grief rises, a part of us may tighten our throat, turn us toward work, or help us say, “I’m doing okay.” That part may be afraid that feeling even a little grief will leave us overwhelmed forever. In this first episode of The Self-Led Life,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Self-Led Life is an Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed podcast creating intimate spaces for people to turn toward their inner lives with curiosity and compassion—meeting more of themselves, deepening their connection with Self, and discovering how that inner relationship can transform the way they inhabit their everyday lives.

Hosted by Jaclyn Long, LMFT, founder of Mindful Child & Family Therapy, a group psychotherapy practice in the San Francisco Bay Area, The Self-Led Life explores the parts of us that show up in the midst of ordinary—and sometimes extraordinarily difficult—human experiences.

Together, we'll travel the terrain of grief and loss, anxiety, relationships, chronic stress, pain and illness, caretaking, perfectionism, burnout, life transitions, and the places where we find ourselves feeling stuck.

Through guided inner experiences, personal re

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Jaclyn Long

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How many episodes does The Self-Led Life have?

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What is The Self-Led Life about?

The Self-Led Life is an Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed podcast creating intimate spaces for people to turn toward their inner lives with curiosity and compassion—meeting more of themselves, deepening their connection with Self, and discovering how that inner relationship can transform the...

How often does The Self-Led Life release new episodes?

The Self-Led Life has 4 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The Self-Led Life?

The Self-Led Life is created and hosted by Jaclyn Long.
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