15: Amie Barsky - Who's Really in Charge of Your Life? Decoding Your Inner Parts

06-09-2024 • 13 mins

In this solo episode of the "I Come First" podcast, host Amie Barsky delves into the transformative practice of Internal Family Systems (IFS), also known as parts work. Amie shares her personal journey and beliefs on how understanding and harmonizing the different parts of oneself can lead to greater self-awareness, acceptance, and compassion.

Through practical tools, inspiring stories, and expert advice, she expresses how to achieve freedom from limiting beliefs and societal pressures. This episode offers a deep dive into how IFS can help you make conscious decisions, improve relationships, and lead a more vibrant, fulfilling life.

What We Explored This Episode

01:52 Core Themes: Internal Family Systems (IFS)

02:32 Family Influence On Personal Development

04:07 Unveiling Unconscious Blocks

05:38 Understanding Your True Core Self

06:36 The Common Parts of You

10:15 Deep Compassion for One's Parts

Memorable Quotes

"When you have a loving relationship with your parts, they do their jobs when it's appropriate, and then they step back when they're not needed. This balance allows you to make decisions from a conscious, centered state of awareness, leading to a more harmonious and fulfilling life."

"Your true self is the core of you, which contains your leadership qualities, such as compassion, perspective, decision making, curiosity, and confidence. When you lead from this centered state, you can navigate life's challenges with greater ease and clarity."

"All parts are good. They're actually trying to help you in one way or another. Even when their actions seem counterproductive, they are attempting to protect you from harm or discomfort, and understanding this can lead to profound personal growth."