Talking to the Parts of Us with Arianna Smith
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You know that moment where you’re spiralling before a meeting, or beating yourself up after speaking out?
IFS gives us language for that and a way to lead ourselves through it, without shutting parts of us down.
In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Arianna Smith – a IFS Certified Therapist, professional copywriter, and queer, witchy soul who blends clinical skill with creative magic.
Arianna supports highly sensitive people to heal from trauma, connect to their intuition, and speak with their full voice – drawing on tools like EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), tarot, astrology and human design.
We’re talking about:
How IFS helps sensitive people understand their inner world (without getting lost in it)
The three types of “protector” parts – and why they often show up at work
What it means to speak for a part rather than from it
How blending and unblending can shift your nervous system in real time
Ways to use IFS tools to self-advocate, without needing to be perfectly calm
If you’ve ever thought “what’s wrong with me?” after reacting strongly – this episode offers a gentler way in.
Resources from this episode
About your host
Hi, I’m Teresa—career coach, ex-corporate insider, and proud sensitive professional.
After 20+ years in high-pressure roles—often as the only woman in the room, quietly absorbing everything while others talked over each other—I know what it’s like to feel out of place in environments that prize boldness over nuance and speed over substance.
But here’s what I discovered: sensitivity wasn’t a weakness—it was my greatest advantage.
Now, I help ambitious, sensitive professionals like you turn struggles into strengths and build careers that feel as good as they look—without burnout, bravado, or trying to be someone you’re not.
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