her Self: IFS & Spiritual Entrepreneurship

As the last part of our IFS interview series this spring, I invited Chris Burris, a senior lead trainer for Internal Family Systems Institute and one of my own teachers, back to the podcast.Last year, Chris published the book Creating Healing Circles: Using the Internal Family Systems Model in Facilitating Groups, and has since gone on to lead numerous sold-out IFS Healing Circle facilitation trainings, which I had the pleasure of being part of this past spring.Today, we speak about the power of healing in groups, why this is the medicine we need in these times, and what that can open up for us that one-on-one therapy cannot. In addition, we discuss: the different stages of a group process, keys to being a skilled facilitator, integrating different modalities into groups, how to know if you should do group or individual work, and aspects of ourselves that can be explicitly healed in groups. Plus, towards the end, Chris leads us through a powerful experiential meditation. We go deep and I always find talking and learning with Chris to be inspiring! I know you will, too. Enjoy. You can listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform.Resources:Chris’s website Chris’s book: Creating Healing CirclesBecoming WholeSara’s websiteFree mini-course: 7 Habits of Whole WomenConnect on InstagramMentioned in this episode:her Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Adher Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Ad

We’re continuing our IFS interview series this spring– where I’m sharing a handful of interviews with IFS trainers, helping us to better understand, and in turn heal, what can often be challenging parts of ourselves.This month, we’re going to gain a really eye-opening, empowering perspective on addictive processes.It’s a counter-cultural way of looking at things that are often very taboo. To help map this addictive process out for us, I’ve invited Cece Sykes onto the podcast today. A LCSW, as well a a consultant and senior trainer with the Internal Family Systems Institute, Cece specializes in trauma and addiction and is deeply respected for her contributions in this field.Enjoy!Resources: Cece SykesCece's new book: IFS Therapy for AddictionsThe Inner Critic CureFree mini-course: 7 Habits of Whole WomenConnect on InstagramMentioned in this episode:her Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Adher Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Ad

Over the years, one of the most common struggles I support women with is their Inner Critics.These can be perfectionist parts of us, task masters, parts that tell us what horrible or bad people we are, or aspects of ourselves that control our speech and behavior– preventing us from taking risks or going after our dreams.In today's episode, I invite into the light of awareness the kind of relationship you currently have with your Inner Critic. I also spell out the five different kinds of relationships you can have and offer a map for how you can move yours from unhealthy or unconscious to more fulfilling and friendly.Yes, it is possible to transform our Inner Critics into our greatest confidantes! That's exactly what we're exploring here today. You can listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform.Resources:The Inner Critic CureSara’s websiteFree mini-course: 7 Habits of Whole WomenConnect on InstagramMentioned in this episode:her Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Adher Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Ad

With the arrival of spring here in Colorado, I'm celebrating a series of new beginnings– both in my life and my work. In today's episode, I explore the journey I've been on over the past several years and how I've moved from periods of immense uncertainty and dissolution to the shores of greater clarity.Since we all move through these cycles of creation and dissolution, I share this to help you better navigate and trust your unique process.You can listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast platform. Resources: Visit my new websiteFree mini-course: 7 Habits of Whole WomenConnect on InstagramMentioned in this episode:her Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Adher Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Ad

On this Easter Sunday, and during this span of holy days across various traditions, I wanted to share an excerpt from a dharma talk I offered last year at this time in my online Internal Family Systems & feminine spirituality community, Women's House of Wisdom.In it, I speak to the metaphysical principles behind these holidays, and what they can teach us about true, spiritual surrender, what's possible when we stop trying to control life through our personalities, and the transformative cycles of death and rebirth.This is for you if you want to remember what's really possible for you (beyond your human limitations), are tired of trying to fix/control/manipulate life, or have simply reached a place in your life that your ego can't help you get out of.May this be of benefit. Free healing guide for womenSpring Event: Women's Yoga, Meditation & Nature RetreatSara on InstagramSara on FacebookSubscribe to Sara's newsletterSara's websiteMentioned in this episode:her Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Adher Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Ad

Over the next few months, I'm offering a mini-series here on the podcast to help us delve more deeply into Internal Family Systems, or IFS, which as many of you know has become a core part of my work over the past couple of years (and a core part of my own healing journey for the past decade).If you’re not sure what IFS is, stay tuned. You’ll learn more about it in today’s conversation!Our particular focus today is on a few states of being that I know can play big roles in all of our lives, in varying ways and degrees: shame, anxiety, and depression.And I’m inviting an IFS lead trainer and psychologist, Rina Dubin, to lead us into this exploration. Our conversation offers an overview of IFS, an exploration of the things that we both value about this approach to healing and living, a discussion on leadership, an overview of shame, anxiety, and depression through an IFS lens, a guided experiential to get to know your inner world more intimately, and more.Enjoy! Recommended Resources:IFS Women's CircleSara on InstagramFree Healing Guide for WomenSara's newsletterSara on FacebookMentioned in this episode:her Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Adher Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Ad

Today I'm sharing an excerpt from a dharma talk I gave at this time two years ago in my online Internal Family Systems & feminine spirituality community, Women's House of Wisdom.It offers some reflections for all of us on this equinox, for, even if you're not in a place in the world where you're stepping into an actual spring, we all know what it's like to transition out of a metaphorical winter.May this talk support and inspire you through whatever changes and transitions you're currently facing. Free healing guide for womenSpring Event: Women's Yoga, Meditation & Nature RetreatSara on InstagramSara on FacebookSubscribe to Sara's newsletterSara's websiteMentioned in this episode:her Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Adher Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Ad

Today we’re welcoming my long-time friend and colleague, Heidi Rose Robbins, back to the podcast for the second time. Heidi has been a professional astrologer for 25 years, hosts two podcasts, leads Radiant Life Retreats, pens the hugely popular "Moon Notes" on Instagram, and has written a handful of books, including her newest one, Everyday Radiance, which was just published by Chronicle.In our conversation today we speak about: How Heidi and I first met twenty years ago, and the ways our paths have interwoven since thenHeidi’s new book, Everyday Radiance, and how we can use this as a resource for more wise and inspired living, every day of the yearWays that grief has shaped Heidi’s life and work over the past yearStructures and mindsets Heidi has implemented over the past several years as her success and visibility have grownHow she shows up authentically– in her work and personal lifeWhat’s next for her and an overarching practice that’s most sustaining her nowEnjoy our conversation!Heidi's websiteHeidi on InstagramHeidi's new bookSara on InstagramSara's websiteSubscribe to Sara's newsletterMentioned in this episode:her Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Adher Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Ad

I wanted to record a conversation that I've been having privately with many women in my 1-1 IFS sessions over the past couple of years-- about dating (especially if we're in our late thirties and beyond). I'm sharing what my process was like being single for several years, starting in my late thirties: learning how to date, navigating the ups and downs of online dating, and the process of becoming a more mature, discerning woman along the way. While this will most benefit you if you're dating, you may also hear things in here that can impact your current intimate relationship or other connections in your life. And, if you know of another woman that needs to hear this, please pass this along to her. Enjoy! Sara on Instagram: www.instagram.com/saraavantstover Sara's newsletter: www.saraavantstover.com/#newsletter Sara's website: www.saraavantstover.com Sara on Facebook: www.facebook.com/saraavantstoverauthor Free Healing Guide: www.womensyogateachertraining.com/7obstaclesMentioned in this episode:her Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Adher Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Ad

What would it look and sound like for you to be more honest on the page– and in your life? How can writing help you to bypass your Inner Critic and access more of your essence? These are some of the questions Laurie Wagner teaches us how to answer through the practice of Wild Writing. In today's conversation, she not only talks us through how Wild Writing can help us to live more real, connected lives, but she also leads us through a practice so we can experience it together here in real time. So grab a notebook and a pen, and enjoy our conversation! Laurie's website: www.27powers.org 7 Obstacles Healing Guide: www.womensyogateachertraining.com/7obstacles Sara on Instagram: www.instagram.com/saraavantstover Sara on Facebook: www.facebook.com/saraavantstoverauthor Sara's newsletter: www.saraavantstover.com/#newsletter Sara's website: www.saraavantstover.comMentioned in this episode:her Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Adher Self CEO Early Reg Dynamic Ad