We often assume our emotions and reactions reflect the truth of the present moment. But in reality, our perception of ourselves, others, and the world around us is entirely shaped by our nervous system. When we’re triggered, our system is essentially “time traveling” back to the past, drawing on painful, unresolved experiences to inform how we interpret and respond to the present.
Jul 28
1 hr 1 min
Should you stay in your relationship or leave? It's one of the most common questions people ask when romantic partnerships become difficult. And even though it’s natural to turn to other people for advice, the truth is that no one else can answer that question for you. Only your adult self knows whether it’s time to leave. The challenge is that younger protective parts often show up in our relationships, influencing these decisions out of fear or self-protection.
Jul 21
56 min
So many of the painful patterns we experience in life seem impossible to break, no matter how hard we try to change. But what if those patterns are not a reflection of who we are, but rather subconscious survival responses shaped by experiences from our past? In this episode, Sarah explores the trauma feedback loop and explains why the nervous system often seeks out and recreates familiar dynamics, even when those patterns continue to cause pain and keep us stuck.
Jul 14
41 min
Friendship plays an essential role in living a full and connected life. But in a world that often prioritizes romantic partnership above all else, the importance of community and platonic intimacy is frequently overlooked. In this episode, Sarah explores why community and platonic intimacy are essential to overall well-being and why expecting one person to meet all our emotional needs can leave us feeling disconnected and alone.
Jul 7
53 min
What does it mean to live a full life? Humans are incredibly complex beings who need a multitude of things in order to thrive, like community, partnership, purpose, and nourishment. In this episode, Sarah breaks down the positive impact of having ambition, the dangers of prioritizing striving above all else, and why you might find it difficult to create balance in your life.
Jun 30
1 hr 19 min
Many people believe finding the right partner is a matter of luck. But what if who you're drawn to is shaped by a blueprint for love you didn't consciously choose? In this episode, Sarah explores how the nervous system influences attraction and the patterns that keep us choosing the same kinds of relationships despite our best intentions.
Jun 23
48 min
Do you ever feel like your body is the enemy? Maybe you’re holding weight despite rigorous workout routines or you always get sick right before an important event. In this episode, you’ll learn how trauma gets stuck and stored in the body and why many of the symptoms you may be experiencing are actually loving forms of self-protection.
Jun 16
45 min
Do you find yourself stuck in the same patterns or struggling to know what your truth is? This is often a sign that you’re not actually in the driver’s seat of your experience, but rather, that a younger part has taken hold of the wheel. In this episode, Sarah breaks down the basics of parts work, how your protective parts developed to keep you safe, and why the person your parts are waiting for is you.
Jun 9
53 min
What if, in every ending, we were able to find and experience a new beginning? Big life changes mean that something has to end — whether that’s shifting the dynamic, saying goodbye to an old routine, or deciding to leave a relationship. Sarah examines how everything in nature is always in a state of change. So if resisting change only causes us pain, how do we actually begin to allow it instead?
Jun 2
1 hr 1 min
What if fantasizing is actually keeping you from the life that you want? On the surface, focusing only on the things you desire can seem like a positive thing, but in reality, it’s often a sign you have a protective part running the show. Through the lens of parts work, Sarah unpacks how fantasizing parts protect us, why they show up, and how not processing the past will inevitably lead to more suffering.
May 26
1 hr 6 min
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