The Way Back In

Why are we so hard on ourselves? In this episode, we are breaking down the anatomy of the "inner critic."We discuss:The Origins: Where these judgmental voices actually come from.The Multiplicity: Why you don't just have one inner critic, but many.The Hidden Agenda: How these critical parts are actually just trying to protect you.The Shift: Practical steps to stop making decisions based on fear, and how to start living from a place of love and wholeness.If you are tired of fighting with your own mind, this conversation is for you.

Most of us aren't living our own lives; we’re playing characters in a script written by our conditioning, our parents, and our past traumas—stories about who we should be, how we should work, and what we deserve. But what happens when we realize we’re allowed to edit the narrative?In this episode of The Way Back In, my sister and I dive into the process of "unlearning." We explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) allows us to identify the parts of us that are stuck in old stories and how to step into the role of the Author.We discuss:Identifying the internal parts that dictate our daily choices.The difference between who you were told to be and who you actually are.How to witness old stories without letting them drive the bus.Practical steps for reclaiming your agency and writing your own next chapter.If you’ve ever felt like you’re living a life that doesn't quite fit, it might be because you’re still reading from someone else’s book. It’s time to start writing your own.

As parents, we are often the first architects of our children's internal systems. On this episode of The Way Back In, we explore the ethics and psychology of raising the next generation through the lens of Self-leadership.My sister and I discuss the responsibility—and the relief—of parenting. We explore how to move away from traditional "top-down" parenting and toward a model of consent, curiosity, and clarity.Key Topics:Navigating the tension between social conditioning and authentic self-expression.Helping our children individuate and communicate.Why the most important parenting work happens inside the parent, not the child.

In this episode of The Way Back In, we’re pulling back the curtain on what "parts work" actually looks like in practice. We often approach healing with the goal of becoming a "perfected" version of ourselves, but Internal Family Systems (IFS) isn't about fixing what's broken—it’s about gaining the clarity to see who is already there.Join us for a unique, raw episode where my sister facilitates a live IFS session with me. We move past the theory and into the internal world, exploring:Why the pursuit of "perfection" is often just another part trying to keep us safe.How to differentiate between the "Self" and the parts that want to take the lead.The transformative power of bringing clarity and compassion to our internal system.Whether you're new to IFS or a seasoned practitioner, this episode offers a firsthand look at the messy, beautiful process of unlearning and coming home to yourself.