Men Talking Mindfulness - with Seth Kopald

Boost Your Self-Esteem & Find Inner Calm with IFS Therapy – Highlights from Our Latest Chat on Men Talking Mindfulness!

Hey folks,

We just dropped an incredible episode with Dr. Seth Kopald, and trust us, this one’s a game-changer. Dr. Seth walked us through Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy—a super cool way to understand yourself better and build real inner calm. If you want to feel more confident and peaceful from the inside out, you’ll want to check this out.

Here are the big takeaways (and a special shoutout for the guys out there about something exciting coming in 2025)!

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1. Meet Your “Parts” – The Secret to Liking Yourself More

IFS therapy is all about recognizing that we have different “parts” inside us. Yup, you read that right! Think of them like little characters in your head, each with its own personality and purpose. Maybe there’s a part of you that gets super anxious before a big meeting, or a part that loves to jump in and criticize when you mess up. And then there’s the part that’s calm and kind—the one we’re all trying to connect with more.

Dr. Seth explained that once you start recognizing these parts, you can actually talk to them, calm them down, and give them what they need. Imagine saying to that nervous part, “Hey, I see you’re worried, but I’ve got this,” instead of letting it control the show. It’s like learning to be your own best friend. The best part? You start liking yourself more because you’re accepting all these different pieces of who you are.

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2. Find Inner Calm – Even When Life Gets Crazy

Let’s face it: staying calm in the middle of life’s chaos can feel nearly impossible. Dr. Seth showed us that the first step to real calm is actually noticing when those parts of