How Parts Work Can Change How You See Yourself & Run Your Business Ft. Sara Avant Stover
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with the incredible Sara Avant Stover for a conversation that is going to shift the way you see yourself, your business, and your inner world. We’re diving deep into parts work (also known as Internal Family Systems or IFS) - the modality that has completely changed how I move through triggers, make decisions, show up as a mother, and lead inside my business. If you’ve ever wondered why you “know what to do” but still don’t do it… or why certain patterns and fears keep resurfacing even as you grow… this episode is going to feel like a massive exhale. Sara breaks down the psychology, the spirituality, and the practicality of working with your inner parts in the most grounded, beautiful way.
Here’s what we drop into inside this episode:
What IFS actually is, and how it connects your human self with your highest, divine self
The difference between protectors, managers, firefighters, and exiles (and how to work with each of them)
Why your triggers aren’t the problem, but the doorway
How re-parenting your inner parts creates real self-worth, emotional safety, and new neural pathways
What to do in the moment when you feel activated, unseen, dismissed, or overwhelmed
How parts work helps entrepreneurs move through visibility fears, burnout patterns, undercharging, and people-pleasing
Why grief, heartbreak, and major life transitions (like motherhood or a big move) awaken the parts that need the most love
The truth about building a sustainable business that honors your nervous system, your rhythms, and your humanity
This episode is truly a warm hug for your nervous system — equal parts grounding, eye-opening, and soul-nourishing. If it lands for you, come tell me over on Instagram (@iamnoravirginia). 💛
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