by Eleanor Bell | Aug 27, 2024 | Emotional Well Being, Internal Family Systems
Listening to a podcast episode on body dysmorphia, disordered eating, and embodiment (Back From the Abyss, 12/2/2021) – a beautiful story of returning to home within one’s own body. I am really moved by the compassion the story teller had for herself, and how...
by Eleanor Bell | Jun 26, 2024 | Emotional Well Being, Internal Family Systems
Anger and fear have a close relationship, but that isn’t always clear. Anger is usually protective, the “fight” response when a threat is perceived. Often fear is underneath the anger. This makes sense when there is a real and present danger. However, sometimes people...
by Eleanor Bell | Jun 18, 2024 | Couples/Relationships, Emotional Well Being, Internal Family Systems
I have been contemplating fear and authenticity, as they have shown up recently in others around me and in myself. There is a part of me that holds a lot of trepidation about being authentic – which makes sense, since I experienced negative repercussions for showing...
by Eleanor Bell | Aug 17, 2023 | Couples/Relationships, Emotional Well Being, Internal Family Systems
It feels so good when someone meets you where you are – no advice giving, no fixing, just allowing you to be, exactly as you are. To feel heard, seen, and accepted. It is one of the most nourishing experiences I have had, and to be met this way allows me to drop...
by Eleanor Bell | Jul 26, 2023 | Couples/Relationships, Emotional Well Being, Internal Family Systems
“You scared me!” “I got scared!” “A part of me got scared…” This progression happened in my head a couple of days ago, in the course of about five minutes. I was riding in the passenger seat while my husband drove. Something happened that sent a shot of adrenaline...
by Eleanor Bell | May 10, 2023 | Couples/Relationships, Emotional Well Being, Internal Family Systems
This is a quote from a podcast that explored the intersection of attachment, the nervous system, and the body, and was so accessible. The host, Tammy Sollenberger of The One Inside podcast, spoke with Anna Vincentz, IFS therapist about parenting and...
