Rupture, Repair, and Parts Work: A Conversation with Jen - Episode 17

8 May

Episode Summary

In this deeply personal and insightful episode, Jeanetta is joined by her sister Jen — our first guest outside of Soma Moon — for a powerful conversation about trauma, healing, and the internal parts we all carry.

Jen shares her story of transformation, from a pivotal moment during a loved one’s passing to the end of her marriage and her journey into advanced studies in social work, spirituality, and somatic healing. Together, we explore how trauma is often less about the event itself and more about how it lives and lingers in the body — and why true healing requires more than talk therapy alone.

We also dive into the essential role of rupture and repair — in parenting, relationships, and therapeutic spaces — and how modeling imperfection and practicing repair can foster deeper safety and trust. Jen introduces us to Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the concept of “parts,” sharing compassionate and relatable examples of how she works with these protective parts both personally and with clients.

Whether you’re a parent, navigating your own healing journey, or simply curious about experiential approaches to therapy, this episode offers heartfelt wisdom and encouragement to meet yourself with tenderness and curiosity.

In this episode, Jeanetta explores:

Jen’s personal story and how her healing path shaped her practice
Why trauma is defined by how we experience it — not just the event
Complex trauma and the developing brain
Parenting with awareness: rupture, repair, and modeling imperfection
Introduction to parts work and Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Why parts are protective — not bad — and how to build relationship with them
Real-life examples of working with parts to heal old patterns
The importance of flexibility and personalization in therapy

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