Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable.
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Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable.
70. Understanding IFS (Internal Family Systems): What Your ‘Parts’ Are Trying to Tell You with Susan Robbins & Kate King
Ever feel like one part of you wants to say yes... while another part screams no?
You're not crazy, you’re human. And today’s episode of Everyday Epigenetics: Raw. Real. Relatable. dives into why that happens, and how to work with it, with Kate King leading the conversation on Parts Work and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
IFS is a powerful, non-pathologizing therapeutic model that helps you understand the different "parts" of your personality, like your inner perfectionist, your people-pleaser, or your avoidant protector. These parts aren’t problems. They’re protectors trying their best to keep you safe… even if their strategies no longer serve you.
In this episode:
- What IFS (Internal Family Systems) is and how it works
- Why parts form in childhood, and how they affect us in adulthood
- The difference between exile, manager, and firefighter parts
The 8 C’s of True Self: a compass for inner healing - How to tell when you’re being “flooded” by a part (and how to come back to center)
- The surprising connection between parts work, epigenetics, and nervous system regulation
- Creative tools like journaling and “Parts Cards” to start exploring your inner world
- When to seek professional support and how to begin your IFS journey
- And why there are no bad parts, only misunderstood ones
Whether you’re feeling out of alignment, curious about how past wounds shape present behaviors, or just want to understand yourself better, this episode offers deep insight, humor, and hope.
RESOURCES:
Kate's YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheRadiantLifeProject
IFS Playlist on Kate's YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLD14_nXiLme65kY8fzBoNvHi9J9jMEO1
Richard Schwartz’s book No Bad Parts:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=no+bad+parts+by+richard+c+schwartz&hvadid=694915120712
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