Exploring Self-like Parts and Fawning in Trauma Recovery with Jesse Deal and Teresa Napierala
In this episode of the Trauma Unbound Podcast, host Jesse Deal shares his personal journey through trauma and recovery, emphasizing the importance of self-care for listeners. Jesse offers one-on-one trauma coaching and stressed his flexible schedule and sliding scale for accessibility. The episode welcomes Teresa, a somatic wellness practitioner, who discusses the concepts of self-like parts and fawning. The conversation delves into personal experiences with these parts, the challenge of identifying and managing them, and the importance of authentic self-energy in healing trauma. They explore the idea of self-like parts, how these parts form, their roles in survival, and how they can be integrated into a healthier self-system. This episode aims to normalize these experiences and provide guidance for those on their own trauma recovery journey.
00:00 Introduction and Host's Background
01:28 Teresa Joins the Discussion
01:44 Exploring Self-Like Parts
02:41 Understanding Fawning
02:56 Personal Experiences with Fawning
08:23 Cultural and Societal Influences
11:32 Self-Like Parts in Adulthood
15:37 Navigating Internal Conflicts
23:00 The Healing Process
33:24 Rushing Through Healing
34:11 Accessing Hidden Parts
36:28 Building Trust with Protectors
37:44 The Office Building Analogy
40:04 The Importance of Somatic Release
42:25 Self-like Parts and Authenticity
44:20 Identifying Self-like Parts
46:29 Daily Practices for Self Connection
52:18 The Role of Self-like Parts
01:04:54 Embracing the Journey
Teresa's website: https://www.energiesinmotion.com
Teresa's IG @energies_in_motion
Email me: Jesse@traumaunboundcoaching.com
Website: https://www.traumaunboundcoaching.com
IG: @traumaunbound
