
The One Inside: An Internal Family Systems (IFS) podcast
Starting With Self with Ralph de la Rosa
Feb 14, 2025
Ralph De La Rosa, a psychotherapist and meditation teacher, shares his transformative journey through PTSD and addiction. He discusses the powerful role of meditation in accessing Self Energy, emphasizing that instead of suppressing painful emotions, we should approach them with warmth and compassion. Ralph connects Buddhist principles with Internal Family Systems, highlighting the importance of reparenting our internal parts. He advocates for starting with Self rather than rushing into pain, illustrating how radical self-compassion can lead to profound healing.
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- Ralph de la Rosa explores the healing power of self-energy in Internal Family Systems, emphasizing its role in nurturing and reparenting inner parts with compassion.
- He highlights the intersection of Internal Family Systems and Buddhist meditation, illustrating how both practices foster deep self-awareness and transformation through radical self-compassion.
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Center App Enhances Inner Exploration
The Center app is designed to assist individuals practicing Internal Family Systems (IFS) in deepening their connection with their inner selves and accessing self-energy. It offers intuitive tools to facilitate the exploration of one's inner system through guided meditations and a supportive community. By simplifying the journey of interacting with internal parts, the app helps users foster meaningful relationships with these parts, making the often exhausting self-exploration process more manageable. Users can download Center for both iOS and Android, allowing them to start their journey toward enhanced self-leadership wherever they may be.
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