Self-Led in Bed: An IFS and Sexuality Podcast
Self-Led in Bed: An IFS and Sexuality Podcast
Podcast Description
Self-Led in Bed: An IFS and Sexuality Podcast offers curious people a space to learn more about their fascinating internal sexual landscapes and to discover their authentic sexual Self, a resource we all have within which can lead and enrich our sexual lives. We will do this through the lens of Self-Led Sexuality, an integrative approach developed by your host which is rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS). You will be educated, entertained, and invited to get to know the diverse parts of yourself who have roles in the unfolding of your unique sexual story.
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The podcast covers a range of themes including body image, trauma, societal oppression, and self-compassion, with episodes like Body Trust and Sexuality discussing the intersections of eating disorders and sexual expression, and Collective Legacy Burdens and Touch examining the impact of historical trauma on intimacy. The content encourages listeners to confront cultural pressures and reclaim their embodied experiences.
Self-Led in Bed: An IFS and Sexuality Podcast offers curious people a space to learn more about their fascinating internal sexual landscapes and to discover their authentic sexual Self, a resource we all have within which can lead and enrich our sexual lives. We will do this through the lens of Self-Led Sexuality, an integrative approach developed by your host which is rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS). You will be educated, entertained, and invited to get to know the diverse parts of yourself who have roles in the unfolding of your unique sexual story.
“What if your internal conflicts weren’t a problem to fix, but an invitation to listen and love yourself more deeply?” Patricia Rich
Are you wondering what the heck is IFS? And what does it have to do with sexuality? In this special solo episode closing out Season One of Self-Led in Bed, Patricia shares a clear and heartfelt introduction to IFS, starting with what it actually is and how it is being applied in diverse contexts, and then sharing the story of how it was birthed and developed by Richard Schwartz, and why she believes this model is such a powerful framework for exploring sexuality for purposes of healing, health, pleasure,empowerment, and more.
Whether you're completely new to IFS or already familiar with its language, this episode offers an accessible invitation to begin relating to your inner world in a different way.
Patricia unpacks the concept of “parts,” explains the qualities of Self, and explores how internal conflicts—especially around sex—are often guided by protective patterns that make emotional sense. She also shares how IFS can help us stop pathologizing ourselves and start cultivating compassionate curiosity, even with the parts that carry pain, shame, or confusion.
This episode is a great starting place if you’ve ever wondered what “Self-Led Sexuality” really means—and how it can support more connection, choice, and ease in your body and relationships.
Patricia also announces a short break during August and reflects on some of the incredible conversations from Season One.
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