In this episode of the Authentic You Podcast, Gemma is joined by registered psychotherapist Kirsten Davison, founder of Mind the Gap Psychotherapy, for a deep conversation about authenticity, self-trust, fear and breaking old patterns.


Kirsten shares her insight into Internal Family Systems (IFS) and how we can learn to understand and befriend the protective parts of ourselves, rather than fighting against anxiety, fear or difficult emotions.


Together, they explore:

  • The difference between belonging and fitting in

  • People-pleasing and breaking family patterns

  • Love vs fear and learning to work with fear

  • How to build trust with yourself

  • Why you don't need to "heal yourself into" a misaligned life

  • Moving from judgement and shame towards discernment

  • Creating more space for authenticity and aligned connection

  • Kirsten's powerful white-knuckling vs open palm metaphor


This is a conversation about going deeper, listening to yourself and having the courage to question whether you are trying to change yourself to fit a life that no longer fits you.


Connect with Kirsten

Kirsten Davison | Mind the Gap Psychotherapy🌐 mindthegaps.co🔗 Kirsten's Linktree

Visit Kirsten's website and Linktree to find her Psychology Today articles, booking information and social links.




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