Inner Work Talks

In Episode 3 of Inner Work Talks, I teach a brief crash course on the Internal Family Systems model as a method for understanding the various parts of the psyche. I talk about the different types of "parts" within our inner world, including proactive and reactive parts, as well as wounded parts, along with the core essence that exists within all of us. I also lead you through a brief journaling/thought exercise to begin to identify the different parts inside of you.    Journaling Questions: 1. Think of a part of you that is a big piece of your personality, such as a caretaking, studious, skeptical, or fun-loving part. Write a few sentences about how this part thinks, feels, and shows up for you.  2. Think of how you feel when this part's best efforts fail and you feel hurt. Do you feel dejected, rejected, not good enough, etcetera? Write about this part. This gives you clues to a wounded inner child part/exile you might have 3. Write about how you react when you get wounded: do you blame others, get angry, or try to numb about the pain? Write about a part that reacts to protect you. This is your inner system at work!   Inner Work Talks is hosted by Emma Donovan, MA, LPC, an inner work educator and guide, and founder of The Inner Work Hub, LLC where she teaches you how to discover, love, heal, integrate, and self-actualize every part of who you are. She is also a level 3 trained IFS therapist and the founder and therapist at Alternative Therapy STL.   Relevant links:  Inner Work 101 Course Details Venmo donations: @emmaclairedonovan IG handle: Inner Work Girl   Acknowledgments:  I couldn't have made this podcast without the work of Richard Schwartz, the founder of Internal Family Systems. This podcast episode pulls from this model to help you understand your psyche. You can find out more about the IFS model at the IFS Institute's website.   The music you hear at the beginning and end of this episode is created by Ryan Marquez. You can find him on Spotify and Instagram.

In this episode, you will learn how to get to know one part of your personality deeply through a combination of learning and a guided inner experience with a meditative journey.  You will learn: That you have inner characters inside of you that make up your personality  How to engage in self-reflection that leads you to a place of clarity and insight, without spinning in circles How every single part of you ultimately has your best interest at heart, and responds best to love and care from you And you will experience a deep-dive into your inner world through a guided meditation to connect to one part of you This episode is presented by Inner Work Talks, an educational and experiential personal growth podcast for curious and introspective spiritual seekers. In each episode, you can expect to learn about Parts Work (IFS), inner child work, shadow work, self-love, transpersonal psychology, and more.  Inner Work Talks is hosted by Emma Donovan, MA, LPC, an inner work educator and guide, and founder of The Inner Work Hub, LLC where she teaches you how to discover, love, heal, integrate, and self-actualize every part of who you are. Links: Inner Work 101 Course Details Venmo donations: @emmaclairedonovan IG handle: Inner Work Girl Acknowledgments: This episode pulls from the theory and practice of Internal Family Systems, which is a method for getting to know and love yourself better. Learn more about IFS at the IFS Institute's Website. The music you hear at the beginning and end of this episode is created by Ryan Marquez. You can find him on Spotify and Instagram. If you like this episode, make sure to subscribe to be alerted when future episodes are released. 

In Episode 1 of Inner Work Talks, I teach you a framework for understanding the psyche that is based on an understanding of systems. I talk about the internal systems within us, how they shape our personality, and how to use this knowledge on your path of personal growth and development.    You'll learn about the archetypes, sub-personalities, or alter-egos that exist within you, and how to begin to get in touch with them so you can become more self-aware and step into the driver's seat of your life.    Stay tuned for future episodes to learn how to do experiential deep-dives into your inner world!   Inner Work Talks is hosted by Emma Donovan, MA, LPC, an inner work educator and guide, and founder of The Inner Work Hub, LLC where she teaches you how to discover, love, heal, integrate, and self-actualize every part of who you are.   Relevant links:  Inner Work 101 Course Details Venmo donations: @emmaclairedonovan IG handle: Inner Work Girl   Acknowledgments:  I couldn't have made this podcast without the work of Richard Schwartz, the founder of Internal Family Systems. This podcast episode pulls from this model to help you understand your psyche.   The music you hear at the beginning and end of this episode is created by Ryan Marquez. You can find him on Spotify and Instagram.

This is the trailer for Inner Work Talks, an educational and experiential podcast. It's made for curious and introspective spiritual seekers wanting to go on a journey of self-discovery and transformation.    Expect to learn about Parts Work (also known as Internal Family Systems Therapy), Inner Child Work, Shadow Work, Emotional Intelligence, and a Transpersonal and Spiritual view of the Self.    This podcast was created by Emma Donovan, MA, LPC. Emma Donovan is the founder of The Inner Work Hub, where she offers online courses, meditations, and 1:1 inner work guidance. She is also a licensed therapist, the founder of Alternative Therapy STL, and a level 3 trained IFS therapist.   She believes inner work is for everyone, and is passionate about bringing inner work skills to the world at large. Inner work is something needed by all human beings to become more self-aware and conscious versions of ourselves, and helps us all ultimately be in better service to a world that increasingly needs our help.   To find out more about The Inner Work Hub, an online platform for inner work education and guidance, including free courses, meditations, and worksheets, check out theinnerworkhub.com. You can also follow Emma on Instagram at Inner Work Girl.   Make sure to subscribe and stay tuned for future episodes.    Happy listening!   The music you hear at the beginning and end of this episode is Ryan Marquez. You can find him on Spotify and Instagram.