Today on Men Talking Mindfulness, we explore self-discovery and the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model with Dr. Seth Kolpal, IFS practitioner and author of Self-Led: Living a Connected Life with Yourself and Others.

Dr. Seth explains the idea of the self as a "sun" obscured by "cloud" parts, introducing the 13 key ingredients of self—including the eight C’s (like compassion and clarity) and the five P’s (such as patience and playfulness). Through a live demonstration, he guides Jon in connecting with his inner child, revealing insecurities behind his work ethic and the importance of approaching all parts with compassion.

Dr. Seth highlights IFS as a framework for creating harmony within, rooted in ancient wisdom, and as a powerful tool for self-love, healing, and connection.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:22 - Know Thyself

01:20 - Microdose Series Announcement02:13 - Grounding Practice

03:39 - Understanding the Self

05:24 - The C's and P's of Self

08:24 - The Importance of Connectedness

10:44 - Removing Burdens

12:18 - The Role of Parts

13:30 - History of IFS

14:53 - Dick Schwartz's Contributions

18:10 - Experiencing Parts

23:46 - The Role of Self in Healing

26:05 - Experiential Exercise

30:18 - Validating the Younger Self

36:16 - Integrating Parts into Daily Life

43:12 - The Power of Vulnerability4

47:08 - The Role of Love in Healing

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