Paradox and Parts

Paradox & Parts is the podcast for women who are tired of pretending they’re fine—and starting to hear that quiet (or not-so-quiet) whisper that something needs to shift. If you’re in a season where what used to work just… doesn’t—you’re not broken. You’re in a sacred shift. I’m Sarah Failla—Master Life Coach, Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner, and the friend who will ask what’s really going on under the overthinking, people-pleasing, and “I’m fine” smile. Each episode offers honest conversations, practical tools, and powerful perspectives to help you trust yourself more deeply, speak up more clearly, and live more aligned—in every part of your life. Topics include IFS/parts work, nervous system healing, boundaries, inner child work, body image, faith, deconstruction, identity, motherhood, money, sex, self-trust, embodiment, and navigating the in-between seasons of life with courage and compassion. Especially supportive for women who grew up in the church and are ready to let go of the good girl programming.

12| What Is Your Capacity For Joy? 06/24/2025

11| Unscripted: When You Forget Who You Are 06/17/2025

10| Why Boundaries Feel So Hard (And What to Do About It) 06/10/2025

9| Putting It All Together: Inner Work That Actually Transforms 06/03/2025

8| You Are Not Your Thoughts: How to Start Noticing the Scripts Running Your Life 05/27/2025

7| The Nervous System: Window of Tolerance + Why You Freeze, Snap, or Shut Down 05/20/2025

6| Unscripted: The Parts You Hate, the Love You Crave 05/15/2025

5| Shame, Judgment, and the Parts We Push Away: The Power of Paradox 05/13/2025

4| Unscripted: This Is the Work – Motherhood, Miscarriage, and Midlife Meaning 05/08/2025

3 | Stop Trying to Solve It: How Embracing Paradox Sets You Free 05/06/2025

Episode 2: Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS): How Parts Work Unlocks Self-Leadership 04/29/2025

Episode 2: Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS): How Parts Work Unlocks Self-Leadership In today’s episode of Paradox & Parts: Embracing All of You, we dive deep into Internal Family Systems (IFS)—a life-changing framework that's helped me and countless clients find more clarity, peace, and alignment. If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns of self-sabotage, torn between different parts of yourself, or frustrated by inner conflict you can't quite explain, this episode is for you. We’ll explore how understanding your different parts—like your perfectionist, inner critic, or protector—can unlock the path to self-trust, emotional freedom, and personal empowerment. You'll hear real-life examples of how parts show up in everyday life, how to lead from your capital-S Self, and why embracing all of you is the key to deeper healing and lasting change. Plus, stick around until the end for a guided meditation where you’ll get to experience parts work in real time. Takeaways: IFS helps you understand the internal struggles that hold you back. Recognizing your parts can lead to more clarity and self-trust. Your parts have different agendas and stories that need to be understood. Self-leadership involves mediating between your internal parts. All parts of you have a positive intention, even the ones that frustrate you. Integrating your parts can lead to a more peaceful and harmonious life. Communication with your parts can improve relationships with others. IFS can help decode moments of self-sabotage and internal conflict. The journey of self-discovery takes time and compassion. Every part of you is worthy of love and understanding. Resources Mentioned: • No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz • You Are the One You've Been Waiting For: Applying Internal Family Systems to Intimate Relationships by Richard Schwartz Connect on Instagram: Book a call to learn more about working with me: /episode/index/show/193f3004-fe23-4cd1-83e4-2148677bffe9/id/36284090

Episode 1: Who Is This Woman and Why Should I Listen? 04/29/2025

Start Here: Embracing All of You 04/29/2025

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