This Is Woman's Work with Nicole Kalil How To Listen When Your Parts Speak (IFS Therapy + Ancestral Wisdom) with Tamala Floyd | 376
Jan 5, 2026
Tamala Floyd, psychotherapist, IFS lead trainer and author, blends ancestral wisdom with trauma healing. She explains why having parts is normal and how protector parts form. Short, practical ways to notice your Self and unblend from fear or people-pleasing. Tips for listening to wounded parts using drawing, objects, and compassionate witnessing.
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Mind Is Naturally Multiplicitous
- The mind is naturally made of multiple parts rather than one uniform whole.
- Multiplicity is normal and not a sign of being broken, Tamala Floyd explains.
Listen So Parts Stop Running The Show
- Listen to protective parts because they escalate when ignored and can take over your system.
- Build relationship with parts so they can trust you to lead instead of controlling behavior.
Parts Acquire Burdens Early
- We are born with parts but they acquire burdens from early experiences and trauma.
- Protector parts take on roles like critic or people-pleaser to shield wounded younger parts.
