The Part of Me That...

In this episode of The Part of Me That…, Emma Paul offers a gentle guided meditation to help you connect with the different parts within you. Rather than analysing or trying to change anything, this practice invites you to slow down, turn inward, and begin building a compassionate relationship with your inner worldThrough a calming, body-based approach and a soft Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens, Emma guides you to notice what’s present, bring awareness to a part of yourself, and meet it with curiosity and care. This is a space to listen, rather than fix—to allow each part to be seen, just as it isIf you have been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply wanting to deepen your self-awareness, this meditation offers space to pause, breathe, and gently ask: What part of me is here right now… and what might it need me to understand?Special thanks to Emma’s son for creating the music for this episodeVisit ⁠www.emmapaulcounselling.com⁠ for resources, coaching, and ways to continue exploring your inner world

In this episode of The Part of Me That…, Emma Paul explores the part of ourselves that shuts down. From subtle disconnection to deeper patterns of withdrawal, this part isn’t about not caring—it’s about creating space, softening overwhelm, and protecting us when something feels like too much to holdThrough reflective storytelling, a gentle Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens, and compassionate insights, Emma invites listeners to notice how this part shows up in daily life, shaping our capacity to stay present, engage, and remain connected when intensity rises. She encourages curiosity, understanding, and connection with the parts that step back, pause, and create distance in order to copeIf you have ever found yourself withdrawing, losing energy, or needing to pull away when things feel overwhelming, this episode offers space to pause, reflect, and ask: When I begin to shut down… what feels like too much, and what might this part be trying to give me space from?Special thanks to Emma’s son for creating the music for this episodeVisit ⁠www.emmapaulcounselling.com⁠ for resources, coaching, and ways to continue exploring your inner world.

In this episode of The Part of Me That…, Emma Paul explores the part of ourselves that criticises. While the judging part helps us assess and make sense of the world, the inner critic takes this a step further turning those assessments inward in an attempt to correct, improve, and protect us from failure, rejection, or not being enough  From sharp inner commentary to quieter patterns of self-correction, this part isn’t trying to hurt us - it’s trying to keep us safe, to help us get it right, and to prevent the pain of being judged by others  Through reflective storytelling, a gentle Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens, and compassionate insights, Emma invites listeners to notice how this part shows up in daily life, shaping self-talk, confidence, and the way we relate to ourselves after things don’t go as planned. She encourages curiosity and connection with the parts that push, refine, and strive to protect through improvementIf you have ever replayed conversations, felt the weight of self-doubt, or held yourself to impossible standards, this episode offers space to pause, reflect, and ask: What is my inner critic trying to prevent… and what does it believe would happen if it stopped?  Special thanks to Emma’s son for creating the beautiful music for this episode  Visit ⁠www.emmapaulcounselling.com⁠ for resources, coaching, and ways to continue exploring your inner world  

In this episode of The Part of Me That…, Emma Paul explores the part of ourselves that judges. From subtle observations to deeper patterns of comparison and evaluation, this part isn’t about being critical - it’s about creating a sense of order, helping us navigate the world, and protecting us from uncertainty, disconnection, and getting it wrongThrough reflective storytelling, a gentle Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens, and compassionate insights, Emma invites listeners to notice how this part shows up in daily life, shaping how we see ourselves and others. She encourages curiosity, understanding, and connection with the parts that observe, assess, and try to make sense of our inner and outer worldsIf you have ever found yourself comparing, evaluating, or quietly questioning whether something is “right” or “wrong,” this episode offers space to pause, reflect, and ask: When I notice myself judging… what feels uncertain or vulnerable underneath that moment?Deep gratitude to Emma’s son for creating the heartfelt music for this episodeVisit ⁠www.emmapaulcounselling.com⁠ for resources, coaching, and ways to continue exploring your inner world

In this episode of The Part of Me That…, Emma Paul explores the part of ourselves that strives to maintain control. From subtle habits to deeper patterns, this part isn’t about perfection - it’s about creating safety, protecting us from uncertainty, and holding what feels too big to bear aloneThrough reflective storytelling, a gentle Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens, and compassionate insights, Emma invites listeners to notice how this part shows up in daily life, our bodies, and our choices. She encourages curiosity, understanding, and connection with the parts that guide, protect, and sometimes critique usIf you have ever felt tension, rigidity, or the pull to manage everything around you, this episode offers space to pause, reflect, and ask: What is the part of me trying to control… and what is it afraid might happen if it didn’t?Special thanks to Emma’s son for creating the beautiful music for this episodeVisit www.emmapaulcounselling.com for resources, coaching, and ways to continue exploring your inner world