What if, instead of fighting the parts of ourselves we wish would go away, we learned to move toward them with curiosity and compassion? In this episode, we welcome Jenna Riemersma back to the podcast to explore a simpler, practical approach to Internal Family Systems (IFS) through her new book, Move Toward: A Simplified IFS Therapy Tool to Welcome All Parts of You. Jenna shares how this accessible framework can help us understand what is happening inside of us during moments of activation, respond to ourselves with less shame, and move toward greater healing and connection.

Jenna Riemersma is a bestselling author, therapist, Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist Supervisor (CSAT-S), and nationally recognized speaker whose work makes Internal Family Systems accessible and applicable to everyday life. She specializes in helping people heal from trauma, shame, relational wounds, and internal conflict through IFS. Her newest book, Move Toward, distills the heart of IFS into three simple steps—Notice, Know, Need—that can be used in real time when difficult emotions or protective parts show up.

Key Takeaways from the Episode

• A simple introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Why Jenna created Move Toward
• The three steps: Notice, Know, Need
• Using Move Toward during betrayal triggers
• Responding to our parts with curiosity instead of shame
• How inner healing can change our relationships
• Practical ways to use Move Toward in everyday life

Connect with Jenna Riemersma

Learn more about Jenna, explore her free resources and guided Move Toward meditations, and find information about her books on her website.

Book: Move Toward: A Simplified IFS Therapy Tool to Welcome All Parts of You

Find Move Toward on Amazon

You can also visit MoveToward.com for resources related specifically to the Move Toward approach. Jenna offers free guided experiences for areas including anxiety, depression, betrayal trauma, triggers, and compulsive sexual behavior.

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Edited and produced by Cory Gonzalez.