Do you ever feel like you're wearing a mask, hiding how you really feel from others?
Do you find yourself in conflict with different aspects of your personality, struggling to find harmony?
In honor of the new Pixar movie, Inside Out 2, we're diving into Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy in a brand new series this week! Today's guest, Jenna Riemersma is an amazing human, an expert IFS clinician, and the bestselling author of 2 books on IFS.
Here's what we cover:

What is Internal Family Systems (IFS)?

The hidden cost of high-performance armor

Are kids truly resilient or just coping?

3 signs of a good therapist

Jenna's journey of writing her book on IFS

Innovative Practices for ongoing healing


Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode at dralisoncook.com/podcast.
Connect with Jenna at: https://jennariemersma.com/
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If you like this episode you'll love:


Episode 39: Boundaries For Your Soul: How to Navigate Your Overwhelming Thoughts & Feelings


Episode 40: 5 Steps to Healing Painful Emotions


Episode 43: How to Tame Your Inner Critic & Why All Parts Are Welcome


Music by Andy Luiten
Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik
While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.
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