Reimagining Love with Dr. Alexandra Solomon The Power of Parts Work: Embracing All of Ourselves with Britt Frank
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Aug 5, 2025 
Britt Frank, a renowned clinician and trauma specialist, joins the discussion with her insights on parts work. She encourages embracing all aspects of ourselves, even those we consider less lovable. Frank shares the power of transforming our inner critics into supportive allies. The conversation touches on the complexities of family dynamics and the significance of setting personal boundaries. Additionally, she highlights how understanding our inner parts can enhance interpersonal relationships, leading to deeper connections and personal growth.
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Choosing No Contact With Family
- Britt Frank went no contact with her family of origin after years of "death by a thousand cuts."
- She tended to grief with friendships, play, and small pleasures like circus and fiction to mother herself.
Align Your Mind, Not Erasing Parts
- Britt Frank defines alignment as creating right relationships among mind parts rather than banishing them.
- She uses alignment to keep parts useful and coordinated instead of trying to eliminate inner voices.
Inner Critic Can Be A High-Performance Coach
- Britt Frank says the inner critic contains energy we can redirect toward growth instead of destruction.
- With management, the critic can become a constructive coach that sharpens skills and warns of needed learning.
