Episode 65: On Inside Out, IFS, and Understanding Your Inner Cast of Characters

Ever feel like there’s a whole cast of characters living inside your head? You’re not alone — and Pixar’s Inside Out might be closer to real life than you think. In this episode of Therapists’ Take, we break down the concept of "parts language" through the Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy model, using the Inside Out movies as our guide. We’ll talk about why it sometimes feels like different “parts” of us are pulling in opposite directions, how that actually makes sense from a therapeutic perspective, and how getting to know our inner cast can bring more balance, compassion, and joy to everyday life.

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00:00 - Intro | Hi, Carrie | Multitasking

03:34 - Fun Facts about Inside Out Movie

10:18 - Episode Breakdown

10:54 - IFS Therapy & Parts Language

20:25 - Getting to Know Your Parts

29:00 - Who Is in the Driver's Seat?

38:21 - Practical Application

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Mental Health Resources

Find an IFS Therapist Near You - https://ifs-institute.com/practitioners

Find therapists near you that utilize IFS model - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Consider counseling at Family Solutions Counseling - https://www.familysolutionsok.com

Try our Kids clinic - https://www.fsc.kids

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Good Reads

No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz - https://amzn.to/3IbFtrx

No Bad Parts (children's book) - https://amzn.to/467MBOP

You Are the One You've Been Waiting For by Richard Schwartz - https://amzn.to/4ntLtKZ

Richard Schwartz 3 Book Collection - https://amzn.to/42r1V6I

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Inside Out Related Items

Get the movies - https://amzn.to/42zgUvn

Figurine Set - https://amzn.to/3IaupuJ

Plush Set - https://amzn.to/46oLetM

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Fair Use Notice:

This podcast episode makes reference to the Inside Out films for the purposes of commentary, critique, and education. Inside Out and all related characters, titles, and elements are the intellectual property of Pixar Animation Studios and The Walt Disney Company. The use of these references is protected under the doctrine of fair use (17 U.S.C. § 107) as they are employed for non-commercial, educational, and transformative discussion within the context of psychotherapy and mental health concepts.