The Spiritual Practice of Self-leadership

The podcast explores the intersection of spirituality and Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Derek Scott, a registered social worker and certified IFS therapist. Scott elucidates self-leadership as a spiritual practice, equating God with love and emphasizing love as the universe's creative principle. The discussion differentiates spirituality from codified religion, cautioning against critical internal managers that foster unworthiness. Scott connects self-energy to non-local consciousness and highlights calm and joy as key qualities of self. Drawing parallels between IFS and spiritual concepts, he explains how self-compassion heals parts and integrates transpersonal experiences, including spiritual emergencies. The dialogue also touches on guides, past life experiences, and the integration of spiritual insights within the IFS framework.