Before I jump in I want to invite you to a couple of things.

If you've gone low contact or no contact with a parent or caregiver, this time of year can bring up a lot.

I'm hosting a workshop for folks who are estranged from a parent or caregiver and want tools and support in creating your most meaningful and beautiful life.

Every time I run this, folks experience belonging and a sense of hope.

We'll meet online on Friday, December 5th from 1pm to 4pm Pacific.

go to https://anniezam.com/estranged to register. No one will be turned away because of money.

And for everyone, I'm hosting a year-end ritual to clear space in your life for what isn't needed for the new year and setting intentions and creating more space for what matters to you.

We'll reflect on the year you've had and tap into the energy and values you want to make your next moves from.

If you like internal family systems and parts work, you'll probably resonate with this.

You'll have lots of time while we're together to reflect and feel into what's next.

If you've joined me in the past for this, you'll notice this one will be less productivity oriented and more about anchoring into yourself.

We'll gather online on Thursday, December 11th from 2 to 3:30 Pacific.

This is a free gathering. Go to https://anniezam.com/ritual to register and get the link.

My guest today went through a huge personal transformation when she learned Internal Family Systems, or IFS. For example, the ways that she was incredibly productive and excelled at pretty much everything? For the first time in her life, that was not as celebrated. In fact it was something she was encouraged to stop doing.

Alexis Roberson, licensed family therapist, provides psychotherapy and virtual parenting groups for families navigating the complexities of neurodivergent caregiving. As an IFS practitioner, she helps parents and children identify with their "parts" and become more of their true, authentic selves.

You'll hear about her own healing and the way her life and work and family continue to evolve in the direction of freedom.

Here's some of what we talked about:

Finding Internal Family Systems right before COVID lockdown
Switching to an IFS therapist as she learned IFS
How Alexis's personality has changed since learning this model
Opening up to more not knowing and playfulness in parenting and other relationships
Using her body to check in with her parts and release tension throughout the day
How she uses somatics in sessions with clients
Having 2 autistic kids and the shifts their family made to meet their needs
Getting back to prioritizing fun and pleasure
Why the chapter she's in now of getting older is gold

Show notes at https://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/252