We all contain multitudes. The critical voice that tears us down. The people-pleaser who can’t say no. The wounded child still crying out for safety. The wise self that somehow knows what we need.

“No Bad Parts” introduces a revolutionary idea: what if all these aspects of ourselves—even the destructive ones—are actually trying to help? I’ve watched clients’ faces transform as they shift from battling themselves to becoming curious about these protective patterns. The Internal Family Systems approach offers a gentle path toward self-understanding that aligns perfectly with my focus on emotion regulation. When we stop fighting ourselves and start listening, something remarkable happens. Integration. Compassion. And often, profound healing.