her Self: IFS & Spiritual Entrepreneurship

What if the very qualities that make you so capable… are also what keep you stuck in overdrive?In today’s episode, I’m unpacking one of the most deeply ingrained patterns I see in women leaders, helpers, and healers: over-responsibility.From skipping vacations to working through weekends and pushing self-care to “someday,” it’s easy to fall into the trap of constantly holding space for everyone but yourself.Together, we’ll explore where this pattern really comes from—ancestral conditioning, “good girl” programming, spiritual bypassing, and the entrepreneurial systems that reward over-functioning—and what it’s actually costing your energy, visibility, income, relationships, and health.More importantly, I’ll walk you through how to shift from martyrdom to sovereignty, so you can lead, create, and live from a place of fullness.HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1️⃣ Over-responsibility is a survival strategy, not a character flawLearn the three root sources of this pattern and how they’ve shaped the way women show up in business, relationships, and leadership.2️⃣ Boundaries, systems, and rest aren’t indulgences—they’re essential infrastructureDiscover the four sovereign shifts that support you in leading from your center instead of your exhaustion.3️⃣ Your business can become a source of energy—not a drain on itExplore what becomes possible when your inner and outer structures align with your values, energy, and season of life.✨ If this episode resonated, I invite you to join me in The Sovereign Shift, my free workshop where we’ll go deeper into how to stop overgiving, start leading, and build a business that truly serves.Save your seat at saraavantstover.com/shift.Resources:Free Workshop: The Sovereign Shift Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday JournalConnect with Sara on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Sovereign Shift Dynamic Ad

What if the discomfort you’re feeling in your business… is actually a divine invitation?After a nourishing summer sabbatical—complete with getting married and moving to France—I’m back with a timely solo episode.If you’ve ever felt like you’ve evolved beyond your current business or career path, today I’m sharing the 7 signs that you may have outgrown the business you built. These signs are drawn from my own journey and the women I mentor—high-achieving, heart-led entrepreneurs who sense something deeper is calling.This isn’t about burning it all down. It’s about shedding old skins, realigning with your truth, and creating a business that meets the woman you’re becoming.If this episode resonates, I’d love for you to join me inside The Sovereign Shift. You can save your seat at saraavantstover.com/shift, or just click the link in the show notes.HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1️⃣ Success Can Feel Hollow When You’ve Outgrown ItYou’re hitting your goals, but it doesn’t feel fulfilling. That misalignment isn’t failure—it’s your next evolution calling.2️⃣ Your Soul Might Be Asking for a Bigger ExpressionWhether it’s messaging that feels forced, clients that drain you, or a vision that no longer fits your business model—these are sacred invitations to expand.3️⃣ You’re Not Alone in This TransitionI created a free workshop—The Sovereign Shift—to help you navigate this with more clarity, grace, and support. You don’t have to do it alone.Resources:Free Workshop: The Sovereign Shift Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday JournalConnect with Sara on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Sovereign Shift Dynamic Ad

What if some of the energy you’re carrying… isn’t actually yours?As part of our special summer sabbatical series, I’m sharing conversations that have expanded my understanding of healing in profound ways—and today’s episode with Robert Falconer is one of the most paradigm-shifting.A longtime IFS practitioner, teacher, and co-author of Many Minds, One Self, Robert brings a grounded and deeply compassionate approach to one of the more mysterious elements of internal work: working with foreign energies.This isn’t about labeling parts as bad or broken. It’s about exploring the possibility that some burdens may have been taken on from outside your system—and learning how to release them with care, consent, and clarity.Whether you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns that don’t feel like yours, sensed something “off” inside, or simply want to expand your perspective on what healing can look like, this episode is an open-hearted invitation to explore what’s possible.HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1️⃣ Some Energies Aren’t Yours to CarryRobert explains the concept of unattached burdens and non-native parts in IFS—and how recognizing them can open up new levels of healing and freedom.2️⃣ Your System Knows How to DiscernWe explore how the Self can recognize, relate to, and release foreign energies—not through fear, but through clarity, compassion, and inner leadership.3️⃣ You’re Not Broken—You’re Just Holding Too MuchThis conversation offers a powerful reminder that much of what we struggle with isn’t a personal failing—it’s often a sign of what we’ve absorbed, inherited, or tried to carry for others.Resources:Robert Falconer Free Guide: 7 Hidden Ways Your Unresolved Wounds Are Sabotaging Your Business Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday JournalConnect with Sara on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Sovereign Shift Dynamic Ad

What if the thing your healing journey has been missing… is other people?As part of our special summer sabbatical series, I’m sharing conversations that have transformed not just how I work with clients—but how I think about healing itself. And this episode with Chris Burris is one of the most expansive.Chris is a senior IFS trainer, therapist, and group work facilitator who brings decades of wisdom into how we heal—together. In this episode, we explore the profound impact of IFS group work, and why real transformation often unfolds in relationship, not isolation.This isn’t about performing in a circle or fixing each other. It’s about creating a safe space where parts can feel seen, accepted, and supported—sometimes for the first time.Whether you’re longing for more connection, leading your own groups, or exploring new edges of your healing, this conversation will remind you: you’re not meant to do this alone.HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1️⃣ Group Healing is Nervous System HealingChris explains how group spaces—when rooted in safety and Self-energy—can deeply support regulation, trust, and relational repair.2️⃣ You Don’t Have to Have it All TogetherWe explore how group work invites your full humanity—not just your polished parts—and why that can be the most healing experience of all.3️⃣ Connection is a Catalyst for TransformationIFS group work isn’t about advice-giving—it’s about presence. And often, just being witnessed in your truth is enough to shift everything.This episode is a gentle, powerful invitation to open your heart to healing in community.Because your parts were never meant to do it all alone—and neither were you.Resources:Chris Burris Free Guide: 7 Hidden Ways Your Unresolved Wounds Are Sabotaging Your Business Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday JournalConnect with Sara on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Sovereign Shift Dynamic Ad

What if the parts of you that feel chaotic or extreme… are actually trying to keep you safe?As part of our special summer sabbatical series, I’m sharing conversations that have profoundly shaped my inner work—and today’s episode with Cece Sykes is one I’ve returned to again and again.Cece is a senior IFS trainer and trauma therapist who brings deep wisdom and warmth to the conversation around protective parts, legacy burdens, and the nervous system's role in inner healing.This isn’t about managing your behaviors or controlling your reactions. It’s about understanding where those patterns come from—and gently helping the parts of you that carry fear, chaos, or pain feel seen, soothed, and supported.Whether you're navigating emotional intensity, healing family patterns, or simply wanting to feel more grounded in your body and life, this episode will offer both insight and encouragement.HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1️⃣ Even the Most Reactive Parts Have a StoryCece shares how our most overwhelming internal responses are often rooted in protection—and how compassion can unlock the healing they need.2️⃣ Legacy Burdens Can Be ReleasedWe talk about the inherited emotional patterns many of us carry—and how IFS offers a path to healing not just for ourselves, but for the generations before and after us.3️⃣ Regulation Makes Healing PossibleTrue transformation happens when our system feels safe. Cece unpacks how nervous system regulation supports the work of inner connection and lasting change.This episode is an invitation to meet your inner world with tenderness—and to remember that no part of you is too much, too broken, or beyond healing.Because when we honor the wisdom in our wounds, we begin to truly come home to ourselves.Resources:Cece Sykes Free Guide: 7 Hidden Ways Your Unresolved Wounds Are Sabotaging Your Business Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday JournalConnect with Sara on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Sovereign Shift Dynamic Ad

What if the parts of you that feel most unworthy… are actually the ones most in need of love?As part of our special summer sabbatical series, I’m sharing conversations that have deeply shaped my healing path—and today’s episode is a powerful one.I’m joined by Rina Dubin, a seasoned psychotherapist and IFS trainer, to explore how Internal Family Systems can help us navigate shame, reconnect with our inherent worth, and transform our relationship with the parts of us we’ve learned to hide.This isn’t about pushing through or perfecting yourself. It’s about gently turning toward the parts that feel tender, critical, or afraid—and learning how to meet them with spacious compassion.Whether you’ve wrestled with an inner critic, carried the weight of unworthiness, or longed for more self-acceptance, this conversation offers a pathway back to wholeness.HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1️⃣ Shame Can’t Be Healed with ForceRina explains how shame is often held by parts that were trying to protect us—and how IFS invites us to meet those parts with empathy, not urgency.2️⃣ Self-Worth Comes from Relationship, Not PerformanceTrue confidence doesn’t come from proving yourself. It comes from nurturing trust with your internal system and leading from your Self.3️⃣ Even the Inner Critic Has a PurposeWhen we stop fighting our inner critic and start listening to its fears, we often find it’s been trying to protect something vulnerable all along.This episode is an invitation to befriend the parts of you that feel least lovable—and to discover the quiet, steady presence of the Self within.Because real healing begins when we stop trying to fix ourselves… and start showing up with compassion for every part of who we are.Resources:Rina DubinFree Guide: 7 Hidden Ways Your Unresolved Wounds Are Sabotaging Your Business Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday JournalConnect with Sara on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Sovereign Shift Dynamic Ad

What if healing didn’t mean fixing yourself—but deepening your relationship with what’s already inside you?As part of our special summer sabbatical series, I’m sharing conversations that have shaped my own inner journey—and today’s episode is one of the most powerful.I’m joined by Michelle Glass, a certified IFS practitioner and author of Daily Parts Meditation Practice, to explore how a simple daily ritual can create profound emotional integration, spiritual alignment, and personal transformation.This isn’t about doing IFS “right.” It’s about showing up with care, curiosity, and consistency—and learning how to lead your life from your true Self.Whether you’re brand new to Internal Family Systems or ready to deepen your daily practice, this conversation will meet you right where you are.HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1️⃣ Ritual Creates RelationshipIFS isn’t just for therapy sessions. Michelle shares how daily check-ins with your parts can build trust, reduce reactivity, and help you live from a place of grounded inner leadership.2️⃣ Healing Doesn’t Have to Be DramaticYou don’t need to wait for a breakdown or a breakthrough. With a few minutes a day, you can gently unwind old patterns and create more space for your truest self to lead.3️⃣ You Already Have What You NeedYour system is wise. This episode will remind you that your inner world isn’t broken—it’s waiting to be witnessed, loved, and led with compassion.This is your invitation to slow down, tune in, and discover the healing power of this simple practice.Because lasting transformation doesn’t come from efforting—it comes from meeting yourself, every day, with love.Resources:Michelle Glass Free Guide: 7 Hidden Ways Your Unresolved Wounds Are Sabotaging Your Business Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday JournalConnect with Sara on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Sovereign Shift Dynamic Ad

What if the most powerful move you make in your business this year… is to pause?I’m taking six full weeks off this summer—for rest, renewal, and presence during one of the most meaningful seasons of my life.And, today, I’m taking you behind the scenes on how I’m making this happen. This isn’t about checking out or giving up. It’s about building a business that can hold you, not drain you. It’s about honoring the seasons of your life as much as the seasons of your launch calendar.Whether you’re dreaming of a long weekend, a two-week unplug, or your first full sabbatical—this conversation will give you the mindset shifts, systems, and permission you need to make it real.HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1️⃣ Rest is a Growth Strategy. When you honor your natural rhythms, your business benefits. I share how extended time off has made me more creative, grounded, and profitable—and why your nervous system might be the most overlooked business asset you have.2️⃣ Structure Creates Freedom. From content batching and client scheduling to team planning and clear communication—I walk you through the behind-the-scenes systems that make a six-week sabbatical not just possible, but peaceful.3️⃣ You Don’t Have to Earn Rest. We unpack the cultural conditioning that says you need to hustle before you deserve to exhale—and why choosing rest as a proactive practice can shift everything about how you show up in your work and life.This episode is your permission slip to build something spacious and sustainable.Because rest isn’t where the work stops. It’s where the real work begins.Resources:Free Guide: 7 Hidden Ways Your Unresolved Wounds Are Sabotaging Your Business Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday JournalConnect with Sara on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Sovereign Shift Dynamic Ad

What if the way you plan your wedding could teach you everything you need to know about building a business?I’m getting married in August! And, this week, I’m taking you behind the scenes of planning my wedding—and the surprising lessons it’s revealed about entrepreneurship, leadership, and intentional creation.From timelines and vision boards to budget priorities and dress fittings, I’ve found that many of the same principles that shape a meaningful ceremony also shape a soul-aligned business.Whether you're mapping your next launch or navigating a big life transition, this episode offers five grounded, grace-filled insights for creating anything with intention, joy, and authenticity.HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1️⃣ Reverse Engineer with Spaciousness. Starting early and working backwards isn't just a planning strategy—it’s a nervous system strategy. I share how creating breathing room invites inspiration and reduces last-minute stress in both weddings and work.2️⃣ Design What Feels Like You. Ditch the rulebook. From pizza trucks to intimate dinner parties, I talk about how aligning every detail with your values allows the experience to reflect who you truly are—whether you're curating a celebration or building a brand.3️⃣ Simplicity is a Power Move.Intentional beauty and clean design aren’t luxuries—they're strategy. Learn why paring back can create a more powerful impact for your business and your audience.Resources:Free Guide: 7 Hidden Ways Your Unresolved Wounds Are Sabotaging Your Business Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday JournalConnect with Sara on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Sovereign Shift Dynamic Ad

What if the dream that keeps whispering to you isn’t random—but a compass pointing you home?In this intimate episode, I share the personal story behind one of the biggest decisions of my life: moving to France. Not for a sabbatical or a season, but as the next chapter in how I live, love, and lead.This isn’t just about relocating. It’s about what happens when we stop waiting for the “right time” and start honoring the dreams that have quietly endured for decades.From middle school French class to a life-altering moment in IFS therapy, I trace the threads of a longing that never let go—and how I’m finally giving it space to unfold.Whether you’re navigating change, craving reinvention, or revisiting the road not taken, this episode is a heartfelt invitation to trust the pull of what still calls you.HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1️⃣ Your Soul’s Timing Isn’t Linear.Sometimes dreams take years—or decades—to come to life. That doesn’t make them less right. I share how long-held desires often reveal our most aligned next steps.2️⃣ Healing Old Regret Can Open New Portals.I walk you through a powerful IFS session that helped me heal a pivotal moment of regret—and how it set this move in motion years later.3️⃣ You Don’t Need to Justify What Brings You Alive.There’s no perfect timing, only the one that feels true. I explore how we can stop seeking external permission and start leading our lives from deep internal resonance.If you’ve ever said, “Maybe someday…” but aren’t sure when that day will come…This conversation is your reminder: the dream still matters.Resources:Free Guide: 7 Hidden Ways Your Unresolved Wounds Are Sabotaging Your Business Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday JournalConnect with Sara on InstagramMentioned in this episode:Sovereign Shift Dynamic Ad