You & All Your Parts

“I Love Myself” Mirror Exercise

Have you ever tried the mirror exercise by Louise Hay? It's a powerful tool for practicing self-love and building a positive self-image. In this episode, we dive deep into this exercise and explore its benefits and what Parts crop up when you do the exercise. Grab a pen and paper and get ready to meet some of your Parts!

“I can’t be lovey-dovey with my Parts like you are”

One of Laura's clients told her that they couldn't talk to their Parts the way she does - all lovey-dovey and stuff. Honestly, it kind of ticked off one of her Parts. It felt like they were being judged for being too affectionate or something. Luckily, another Part reminded her she didn’t start out all lovey-dovey back in the day. Listen in to what Laura shared with her client about their concerns that they didn’t know how to talk to their Parts.

The Joys of Game Night

Are you a fan of playing games? Or does it bring up some bad memories from your past? Well, in this episode, Laura shares her experience of rediscovering games as a way to add joy and connection to their life, especially after giving up sugar and alcohol. But playing games isn't always sunshine and rainbows - it can also bring up some complicated feelings that need to be worked through. Tune in to this episode as we dive into the world of games and explore how they can help us better understand ourselves.

Moments of Joy

Trying to change your relationship with substances or relationships that you've been relying on for happiness? Instead of turning to things like food, alcohol, gambling, or a partner to feel good, start looking for small moments of joy in your day. Let your Parts help you find those moments. Take them on what can be a lifelong journey of celebrating the small moments of happiness that are available to all of us as you change these habits to build a better life.

Shouldn’t All Parts Get Along??

Wouldn't it be a wonderful world if all our Parts got along? Uh. That isn't Laura's lived experience. There is always someone with a different point of view in Laura's system. Listen in and see if her experience resonates with you.

Who Are You Calling Unrealistic?

Laura loves her Inner Critics. She believes that building a relationship with your Inner Critics will change your life. Not all critics come out kicking and screaming. Sometimes they're subtle. Listen in as Laura shares one of hers that took her a couple of weeks to even realize she was overly blended with.

Both/And. Can two seemingly opposite things be true at the same time?

Are you ready to trade in your black and white thinking for something more expansive? Listen is as Laura talks through one of the favorite tools she learned in coaching school, Both/And Thinking.

Getting Curious About Our Beliefs

Have you ever stopped to consider where your beliefs came from? A friend of Laura's recently made her stop in her tracks and ask an even bigger question: are they serving you? Listen in as she talks through where a deeper reflection led her and maybe you'll find yourself curious about your own beliefs.

Updating Your Worrier Part

Do you have a Worrier Part? Laura shares research about how we worry, and how she has found it helpful to update her Worrier Parts.

Growth vs. Fixed Mindset & Parts

Laura shares how her understanding of Carol Dweck's work on Growth vs. Fixed Mindsets has changed over the years. Listen in, you might be surprised at Laura's take.