IFS / Parts... Inside each of us lives a family of parts — each trying, in its own way, to protect us and help us survive. When we begin to get to know them, and listen to them with connection, compassion, and an understanding of their role, why they are there and what they need to be unburdened of that role, healing happens from within us. Here is an overview of IFS - if you're interested in learning more ill add a session to the calendar or classroom. Parts work is a big part of my coaching process and im a big Frank Anderson fan. The book No Bad Parts is excellent for learning more too. 💔 The Exile This is the younger, wounded part of us — the inner child who carries the pain and limiting beliefs such as: - I’m not good enough. - I’m unlovable - I’m not worthy - Im not important. These parts hold emotions like shame, sadness, loneliness, and grief. 🛡️ The Managers These are the proactive protectors — the parts that try to keep everything under control so we don’t feel the pain underneath. They try and run the show on a daily basis. They might look like: - the inner critic - perfectionist - planner - people-pleaser - high achiever, caretaker - or even anxiety and procrastination. 🔥 The Firefighters These parts come rushing in when pain gets triggered — when the wound feels too raw. They try to distract or soothe with short-term relief - overworking - numbing out - anger - addictions - bingeing - withdrawal - self harm 🌿 The Core Authentic Self At the core of us all is the Self — the calm, compassionate center that isn’t broken and doesn’t need fixing. The Self is curious, courageous, creative, confident, connected, clear, calm, and compassionate. When we pause and lead from our Self, we can understand, integrate, and heal every part of us. You are not your parts — you are the Self who can love them all back into harmony. Tx💫

Healing can feel lonely… but that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. There comes a point in growth where your life starts to shift in ways other people don’t always understand. You stop numbing out with addictions and unhealthy habits. You start setting boundaries around money and self worth. You walk away from jobs that drain you, bully you, or exploit your energy. You choose not to drink or take drugs anymore. You lose interest in gossip and surface-level conversations… and start craving purpose, depth, and aligned goals. And in that space? It can feel silent. it can feel isolating. it can feel like you’re outgrowing entire environments… and wondering where you now belong. Because becoming the best version of yourself often means leaving people, places, and patterns behind. That’s the part no one talks about enough. Healing is a sovereign path. It asks you to choose yourself—even when it’s uncomfortable. Even when it means standing alone for a while. But you were never meant to do it in isolation. That’s why Sovereign Souls exists 🤍 A space where you are seen, understood, and supported. A space where growth is normal.Where depth is welcomed. Where your evolution isn’t questioned—it’s celebrated. You might be walking a different path…But you don’t have to walk it without connection. Your soul tribe is out there. And sometimes… it starts right here. Tx

We spend so much time and energy pouring into everyone else, Self Care Sunday is a reminder to spend time: filling our cup and nourishing ourselves nurturing our energy and not over giving doing mind, body and soul work that can release what needs to be let go of so we don't carry it into a new week fill up energy leaks that need our love and light move our body so we dont get stiff and blocked read mediate be joyful and let our inner child be expressed relax without guilt connect with others to the capacity that feels good to us and give ourselves lots of self love. Laters alligators as my grandad would say Tx