The Resetter Podcast with Dr. Mindy Gabby Bernstein on Self-Healing with Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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Feb 10, 2025 
Gabby Bernstein, a New York Times bestselling author and spiritual teacher, shares her insights on self-healing using Internal Family Systems (IFS). She introduces a four-step process for engaging with protective parts shaped by childhood traumas. Gabby discusses the transformative potential of IFS during mid-life and menopause, emphasizing self-love and community support. The conversation highlights practical tools for emotional healing and the profound connection between our inner experiences and physical well-being, all while nurturing a sense of humor throughout the challenges of this life stage.
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Dr. Pelz's Journey with IFS
- Dr. Mindy Pelz discusses her personal journey with emotional healing and introduces Gabby Bernstein's new book, "Self-Help".
- Breathwork sessions led Dr. Pelz to discover the concept of "parts," different adaptations in our personalities.
IFS Explained
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy identifies "protector parts," which are extreme behaviors or patterns stemming from childhood traumas.
- Gabby Bernstein's book democratizes IFS, making it accessible as a self-help practice.
Identifying and Befriending Parts
- Identify protector parts through undesirable behaviors, limiting beliefs, or persistent feelings.
- Befriending these parts allows "Self," the undamaged core, to emerge.
