This episode shakes things up by interviewing Kristin Tand about her new 2nd business and discussing parts that come up around the topic of cooking. Kristin decided to start a side business teaching online basic cooking classes to busy adults who have difficulty slowing down and nourishing themselves. She shares her experience of burnout and what led to this new entrepreneurial venture; discussing how adding variation to her work has helped her manage that burnout.  She also shares some of the challenges of running two businesses simultaneously. As always, we are discussing this topic thr ..read more

In this episode, we sit down with Robin Moore who is a Senior Technical Apparel Designer at Nike.  Robin takes us on a journey that spans from her roots as a hobby seamstress to her current role at Nike designing men’s golf apparel. Robin discusses the evolution of her career, beginning from going to school for engineering and then quickly switching to pattern making once she learned she could turn her hobby into a career. A central theme of this episode revolves around the impact technology has had on her career.  She describes the challenges and opportunities that emerged as techno ..read more

We have another great guest on the show today, Tracie McDowell LPC! Tracie is a therapist in private practice based in the Lake Oswego, OR. Tracie works with clients that have anxiety, panic and specific phobias.  She talks with us today about her side business, a Listserv she created for mental health practitioners in Oregon, which was born out of her desire to create a community. Through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) we discuss “parts” that came up for Tracie in the creation of the listserv as well as how she has learned to delegate tasks, facilitate conflict and navigate th ..read more

In this episode we talk about a variety of themes that can occur in the workplace using the Internal Family Systems model including: How "protectors" reinforce internalized patriarchy, and how that can create barriers to success and confidence How do we manage internalized patriarchy? Fear of speaking, Self-gaslighting, discomfort with prioritizing ourselves and toxic caregiving  How "parts" show up in the body When do we develop our "parts"? How prioritizing our needs as women is a radical form of resistance How the workplace can bring up school age "burdens" Addressing conflict/confron ..read more

During this episode, we talk about how we sabotage success as business owners. When we embark on a new business venture or try something new, many of our parts can get activated. Today we discuss how sabotage protects us from failure AND success. If we truly succeed what will that mean? How will success change our identities and lives? Using the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS), we bring examples of our own journey with self-sabotage and the ways it shows up in our personal process. Curious why you procrastinate when trying something new? Tune in and hear how to work with your own saboteu ..read more

We’re back this week, taking on BIG topics around power and leadership.  Hear us model an IFS “parts check-in” and how some of our parts show up in real time. We dig into discussion about: Our own professional experience and history with leadership.  How toxic masculinity can influence female leadership and how feminine leadership could present differently. Perpetuating oppression as a way of protection. Having power and feeling powerless simultaneously. Challenges of middle management and what happens when you’re given responsibility but not power. What it can look like when protec ..read more

We are talking with Dontea' Mitchell-Hunter this week who is a therapist, coach and founder of ‘Worth Everything’ an online course and community for women getting out of unfulfilling relationships in order to ‘discover their worth and see themselves as the prize.’ Dontea’ is a self-worth licensed therapist, and speaker that helps women get out of unfulfilling relationships and recreate self-love & happiness - single or partnered. She wants women to know their worth doesn’t come from being in a relationship nor what others think of them. Dontea’ is also the CEO of Soirées In Therapy. Dontea ..read more

Money and finances impact so many levels of our life and yet we rarely talk about it. In this episode we discuss how family experiences shape our beliefs around money and how those burdens show up in our systems. Using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens, we identify "parts" of ourselves that make money decisions and influence our businesses and leadership choices. What is it like to make Self-led financial decisions? Find out in this episode ..read more

During this episode we are talking with Lauren Hancock who is a psychologist, executive coach and speaker from Perth, Australia. We take on some hot topics related to sexual harassment and social justice in the workplace. Lauren shares how she specifically works with female leaders, teaching them how to “take up space,” to empower her clients to be seen and heard in male-dominated workplaces. As always, we are using the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) in our discussion. In the interview we identify “parts” that came up for Lauren in response to her leadership experiences. We also talk ab ..read more

Are you a woman in leadership? Maybe you are a woman business owner or entrepreneur. Join Ruth Hescock and Kristin Tand as we have a discussion about Internal Family Systems (IFS) and women in leadership. As well as how having power and/or experiencing a lack of power can influence how we lead. Ruth Hescock LPC, LMHC, Executive Coach: www.innerinsightconsulting.com Kristin Tand LPC, LMHC: https://www.kristintand.com   ..read more