109: Altogether You with Jenna Riemersma

109: Altogether You with Jenna Riemersma

Ever wondered how different parts of your personality can influence your addiction recovery? In this episode of 'The Addicted Mind Podcast', host Duane Osterlind sits down with Jenna Riemersma, an author, speaker, and teacher, to delve into the fascinating world of Internal Family Systems (IFS). Jenna breaks down how IFS can help you transform your feelings about addictions and past traumas by recognizing that all parts of yourself are fundamentally good.

She explains that even the parts of us that engage in addictive behaviors or harbor unpleasant emotions have positive intentions at their core. Using vivid examples, Jenna illustrates how parts of our personality, like the playful side burdened by trauma, can become 'exiles' carrying significant weight. She introduces the concept of the 'Manager' and the 'addicted Firefighter', two competing identities within us that both seek to manage addiction in different ways.

By understanding and honoring these parts, we can begin to heal from within. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand their inner workings better and find new paths to recovery. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that offers practical insights and hope.