I am so psyched to share an Internal Family Systems (IFS) meditation with you today.
But first, I want to tell you a bit about IFS, what it means to me … and what I believe it can do for you!
my ifs journey
In my decades-long journey of personal growth and spiritual awakening, I’ve picked up so many tools for my self-care kit. I’m passionate about sharing these tools with you.
I’ve practiced and written about yoga, meditation, bodywork, clinical therapy, 12-step programs, psychopharmacological treatment plans, spiritual retreats and more.
I’ve bravely peeled back the layers of my addictive habits, come face-to-face with the hidden feelings beneath them, and come back home to the truth of who I am.
I have deep gratitude for all the modalities and practices that helped me along the way. I proudly wrote about 9 of them in my book Happy Days, and this is my greatest spiritual work to date.
The tool that has been the most effective in helping me connect with my highest Self is IFS therapy.
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Today, I want to share an IFS meditation that will give you a taste of this profound healing modality.
an ifs meditation for connecting to your higher self
You may have heard me talk about Internal Family Systems therapy before. It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with this beautiful healing modality—and I’m on a mission to share it with you!
IFS has the capacity to create profound shifts in you, just as it has in me. Through IFS therapy, you can connect to your Self … with a capital S.
And when you do this, your whole life can change.
The Self is a wise, undamaged, loving part of you that acts like an internal parent. There are other parts that exist within us as well—our exiled parts and our protector parts are also integral to our internal families. (You can learn more about these parts here.)
In IFS, there are no bad parts. To be Self-led, we just need to help some of our more reactive parts relax.
This may sound heady at first! Don’t worry about soaking this all up today. For now, I want to help you gently tap into this practice with a guided IFS meditation.
ifs meditation
The goal of the Meditation for Connecting to Your Higher Self is to help you get to know a protector part of yourself and help it become a little less extreme.
Without judgment, think about a part of yourself that you want to get to know a little better.
Is there a part that picks up a drink to avoid feeling shame or guilt?
Is there a part that works till you’re completely burned out?
Get a clear picture of this protector part and silently thank it for working so hard to keep you safe. Then close your eyes, press play and allow the guided meditation to help you lovingly acknowledge your protector part.
I’m so proud of you for doing this big work today.
Let Self Help
Are you ready to unlock the greatest resource of your life? I’m psyched to share that I’ve written the ultimate self-help guide, offering a revolutionary practice to radically shift your core beliefs and connect you to an infallible inner guidance system: the energy of Self within you.
In my tenth book, I demystify Internal Family Systems therapy, taking its life-changing teachings out of the therapist’s office and into your everyday life. Moreover, you’ll discover how extreme patterns like addiction, rage, pleasing, or constant self-judgment often develop as ways to suppress old feelings of inadequacy, shame, or fear. Once you bring these patterns into the light and care for them, healing happens swiftly.
Inside these pages, I will guide you through a simple 4-step process to help you compassionately care for yourself, resolve inner conflicts, and transform your self-perception. As you learn to approach your own behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs with curiosity, love, and understanding, you’ll start to see yourself through the lens of self-compassion, clearing space for miraculous shifts.
In Self Help, you’ll discover:
- My 4-step “Check In” process to transform the patterns that have held you back
- Relatable, practical tools that fit into your actual life–instead of hours of contemplation
- Lasting relief from the negative stories you’ve been playing on repeat
- A practice you can apply anywhere, anytime, to connect with Self energy for instant relief
Self Help is the culmination of my extensive experience as a motivational speaker, spiritual leader, and best-selling author. Her unique approach, rooted in love, compassion, and authenticity, has resonated with millions of readers worldwide. This book will empower you to become your own inner healer. This is your chance to change your life.
When you learn to see your parts through the compassionate eyes of Self, you can help them reintegrate, unburdened by limiting beliefs, and transform your inner landscape. Little by little, your true essence emerges to lead your life.
If you feel called to explore IFS, I encourage you to preorder now and you’ll get a free ticket to my Self Help Live Masterclass. (expires soon!)
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disclaimer
This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and support you on your personal journey towards inner peace. I am not a psychologist or a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.
