Episode 41
Parts work—and how to use it as a tool for getting unstuck with Jacqui Stilling
In this episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna sits down with Jacqui Stilling, a therapist and parts work expert who helps people understand and transform their inner worlds through Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. During their conversation, they explore how identifying our different "parts" can help us get unstuck, move beyond self-criticism, and develop a more compassionate relationship with ourselves. From understanding the origins of our protective parts to learning how to speak for rather than from our parts, Jacqui shares powerful insights that can help anyone better navigate stuckness.
Tune in to learn about:
What parts work is—and how it can help you understand your reactions and behaviors
How to identify and work with different parts of yourself when you're feeling stuck
The difference between speaking "for" versus "from" your parts
Why there are "no bad parts"—just parts trying to protect you in different ways
Practical steps to better know and empathize with all parts of yourself
“These parts come up to protect us. But in essence, as we grow and change, they’re stuck in our three or four year old body. They don’t move along with us until we can get to know them, befriend them, and update them into 2025.”
About the guest:
Jacqui Stilling is a therapist and founder of The Both And Way, a business offering coaching and retreats focused on Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy—also known as parts work. After being trained in IFS and experiencing its transformative effects in her own life, she now helps others identify and work with their different parts through healing circles, retreats, courses, and a membership community. With a background in psychodynamic therapy and Buddhist practice, Jacqui brings a unique perspective to parts work that emphasizes compassion, curiosity, and connection.
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On the web:
thebothandway.com
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