Skillful Means Podcast
Skillful Means Podcast offers practical wisdom for everyday life. Host Jennifer O'Sullivan explores navigating life's challenges through the lenses of Buddhist mindfulness, yoga, Internal Family Systems, and positive psychology.
Each month, episodes feature grounded guidance and accessible practices for meeting whatever arises with greater ease.
Jennifer is a Certified IFS Practitioner with over 20 years of experience teaching yoga and mindfulness.
Find out more: https://www.skillfulmeanspodcast.com and https://www.sati.yoga
Skillful Means Podcast
#119 Being True to Yourself Around Difficult People
The busy holiday season is here, and that means lots of demands on our time and attention. It also means navigating tricky family gatherings with difficult people.
A common question this time of year is whether or not to engage your trollish Uncle Jerry or stand down to keep the peace.
This episode is all about how to tap into what will feel true and authentic to you, so you can walk this line confidently and on your own terms.
In this episode you'll find:
- Perspectives on authenticity and values from psychology
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)/Parts Work strategies for solving your interpersonal dilemmas
- Guidance from Buddhism and The Yoga Sutras
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