The One Inside: An Internal Family Systems (IFS) podcast

IFS and Boundaries with Alison Cook

Aug 22, 2019

Alison Cook, a talented teacher, writer, and speaker, dives into the fascinating world of Internal Family Systems and boundaries. She shares insights from her book, "Boundaries for Your Soul," exploring how spirituality merges with psychology. Listeners learn about the protective roles of internal parts—exiles, managers, and firefighters—and how to nurture them for emotional healing. Alison also discusses the Enneagram, particularly the complexities of Type Three, and offers practical tools for self-discovery and the emergence of the true Self.

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Quick takeaways

The Enneagram, as a tool for self-discovery, aids individuals in understanding their internal dynamics and personality interactions.

Acknowledging and dialoguing with different parts of oneself allows for emotional healing and trust, fostering more balanced internal coexistence.

Establishing internal boundaries is crucial for preventing dominant parts from overshadowing vulnerable ones, enabling healthier self-expression and emotional processing.

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Understanding the Enneagram

The Enneagram serves as a valuable tool for self-discovery, delineating nine personality types based on intrinsic motivations, fears, and desires. This framework is intricately woven into discussions around internal family systems (IFS), emphasizing that each Enneagram number reflects specific parts of oneself. Individuals are encouraged to explore their own Enneagram type as a means to better understand their internal dynamics and how their traits interact with other aspects of their personality. The hosts highlight how recognizing one's Enneagram number can lead to deeper insights into personal behavior and relationship patterns.

Intro

3min

Navigating Type Three Insights

3min

Integrating Psychology and Spirituality through IFS

2min

Navigating Internal Parts and Faith

8min

Understanding the Self Through Internal Family Systems

15min

Unraveling Internal Dynamics

16min

Nurturing the True Self

11min

Alison is a gifted teacher, writer and speaker, and we cover all the things.

We talk about her book, "Boundaries for Your Soul."

We talk about integrating spirituality and psychology.

Alison gives a beautiful explanation of our protective system (managers, firefighters, and exiles). Alison states, "When we peel away parts, Self is."

We talk about the enneagram (and how a part of me is having a hard time accepting my '3 ness'). The enneagram is like a personality test. Want to know more? See the links below.

Finally, we talk about practical tools to unblend from parts and to allow Self to emerge.

Enjoy!

The book:

https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Your-Soul-Overwhelming-Thoughts/dp/1400201616/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=boundaries+for+the+soul&qid=1566496818&s=gateway&sr=8-2

The website:

https://alisoncookphd.com/

The Enneagram:

https://www.enneagramworldwide.com/the-enneagram/

https://www.theenneagramjourney.org/

The enneagram test (I like this one- It will take about 10-15 minutes):

https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/dotest

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