Archive - The Body Is A Trailhead by Lissa Rankin, MD

Need A Peer To Peer IFS Parts Processing Partner?

We'll Teach You How To Deepen Your IFS Practice With Peer Support

Aug 8 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

Why Does My Loved One Act So Weird When I Go Away Temporarily?

We Can Be More Compassionate If We Understand Attachment Styles

Aug 3 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

July 2025

It's Okay To Change Your Mind

How To Pivot When You've Taken On Belief Systems You've Now Outgrown

Jul 29 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

Are You Being Dominated By A Choice Thief?

When Agreement Becomes Betrayal: On Choice Theft, Consent, and Relational Integrity

Jul 26 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

Calling All Writing Muses!

Is Your Muse A "Part?" Or Is SELF Your Muse?

Jul 21 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

Examining Spiritual Beliefs Through The Lens Of Our Privilege

Excerpt From LOVE BIGGER

Jul 21 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

If You're Thinking Of Leaving A Narcissist, Try This First

Practical help for those who are at the end of your rope

Jul 12 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

An Internal Family Systems Meditation For When Your Parts Are Triggered

I recorded this meditation for you to support you when your parts are activated, and you’re not entirely sure whats going on, like when you suddenly…

Jul 11 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

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The Importance Of Boundary-Protecting Anger

Why Anger Phobia & Spiritual Bypassing Can Lead To Collapsed Boundaries

Jul 9 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

Understanding Narcissistic Defenses- With Compassion

An IFS lens on parts that deny wrongdoing & shirk accountability

Jul 5 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

When The Muse Won’t Stop Nudging You Until You Write What You’re Here To Say

Introducing The Writer's Calling, An Online Home For Mission-Driven Writers

Jul 2 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

Setting Boundaries With Yourself

There Are No Bad Parts, But Parts Can Do Bad Things! Here's How To Contain Our Parts That Might Harm Ourselves Or Harm Others.

Jul 1 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

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