episode 296 | Jul 8, 2026 | 78min

The Inner Ecology of Identity

In this conversation with guest Sophia Mose, we explore the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS), unpacking the relationship between Self, parts, burdens, and the inner dynamics that shape us. Together we examine the importance of doing our own inner work, cultivating self-leadership, and bringing greater curiosity, presence, and compassion to our relationships with ourselves and our clients.
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In this podcast we talk about:

03:00 The key to effective parts work
06:00 Understanding the concept of Self
12:00 Parts versus Burdens and Strategies
18:00 The relationship between parts and Self
20:30 Identifying subtle parts in ourselves as coaches
28:00 Working with our own parts in coaching
34:00 Sharing our experience with the client
42:00 A critical mass of Self
43:30 Directive language and self-leadership
51:45 Space-holding and curiosity with IFS tools
58:30 Working with Exiled parts
1:05:00 The necessity of doing our own inner work
1:08:00 Leadership, Exiled and Manager parts

Resources Mentioned:
Dick Schwartz
The 8 C’s and 5 P’s of Self
Steve March 
Diamond Approach
Strozzi 
Richard Boyatzis
David Kitchings podcast

About the Guest

Sophia Mose

Sophia Mose is a certified coach (PCC), IFS Level 3 trained, and an IFSâ„¢ Certified Practitioner. She co-designed the IFS Foundations for Coaches training at the IFS Institute and has served as an Instructor for the program. Sophia works with private clients online, leads workshops on IFS in coaching, and runs the CoachingFromSelfâ„¢ Practice and Learning Lab, a space for coaches building their IFS coaching skills. She is currently writing a book on IFS in coaching.

WEBSITE
https://sophiamose.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiamose

About the Host

Joel Monk

Joel Monk is a leadership coach, educator and entrepreneur. He co-founded Coaches Rising, a company on the cutting edge of online coach training with a community of over 65,000 coaches. Coaches Rising programs regularly include participants from every continent on the planet and they have collaborated with some of the leading minds in the field of human development and coaching. Joel is also a leadership coach, coaching at companies such as THNK, Booking.com, Siemens and Naspers. Joel has designed and led several entrepreneurial and leadership development programs, at places such as Socionext, THNK and The Impact Hub Amsterdam.

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