Have you ever said, “A part of me wants this… but another part feels scared”? That’s Internal Family Systems (IFS) in action.

In this episode, Carmen Jimenez-Pride introduces listeners to Internal Family Systems therapy, a compassionate model of healing created by Dr. Richard Schwartz. We take a little dive into a few core IFS concepts: Managers, Firefighters, and Exiles—and explore how these parts show up in everyday life.

Carmen also highlights the role of the Self in Internal Family Systems, the calm and compassionate core within each of us. You’ll discover the 8 C’s of Self-leadership: Calmness, Curiosity, Clarity, Compassion, Confidence, Courage, Creativity, and Connectedness, and how they guide us in bringing healing to our inner world.

The Internal Family Systems model isn’t about getting rid of our parts. Instead, it’s about building relationships with them so they can release the burdens they carry and allow us to live with more harmony, balance, and freedom.

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After some much-needed time away, Carmen Jimenez-Pride returns to The Evending Tea Podcast with fresh clarity and renewed purpose. In this short trailer, she shares a behind-the-scenes glimpse into her pause, the uncertainty about the direction of the platform, and her decision to come back focused and intentional. Get ready for more raw, honest conversations about entrepreneurship, mental health, and real life. It’s time to pour a cup and reconnect — the tea is just getting started. ☕💬

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