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

20 Signs That You Might Be Spiritually Bypassing

How To Tell If You Might Have Conflict Avoidant Parts Or Parts Trying To Avoid Trauma

Jun 24 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

43 Things White Allies Must Not Say

A Reminder For Juneteenth & Always

Jun 19 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

The Basics of Internal Family Systems (IFS)- A Free Video Class For You!

A Video To Get You Up To Speed on Working With Protectors & The Exile Unburdening Process

Jun 5 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

Wild Harvesting Seaweed, Great Music, & A Tribute To Those Who Serve

I meant to write something over Memorial Day weekend, but I feel so conflicted about what’s happening in the Middle East and the way the militant forces…

Jun 1 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

May 2024

"White Crow Moments": The Ecstasies & Risks Of Spiritual Experiences

An Excerpt from LOVE BIGGER: An Exploration of Spirituality Without Spiritual Bypassing

May 23 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

Examples Of Healthy Boundaries In Real Life

Excerpt From The Boundaries Handbook

May 20 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

First The Grieving, Then The Reckoning

Mother's Day Thoughts On Losing The Mother

May 12 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

Deprogramming From Spiritual Bypassing Belief Systems

Excerpt From Love Bigger: An Exploration Of Spirituality Without Spiritual Bypassing

May 6 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

The "How" Of Basic Boundaries 1.0

Communicating What's Okay & Not Okay In A Non-Violent Way

May 1 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

April 2024

Common Ways Boundary-Wounded People Pair Up- Part II

In Common Ways Boundary-Wounded People Pair Up- Part I, we talked about the four kinds of boundary-wounded parts- compliant, controller, nonresponsive…

Apr 17 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

How Was The Eclipse For You? (& Why Astronomical Events Help Me Feel My True Place In The Universe)

I'm feeling jealous right now as my family, many of whom are in the path of totality, report on the magnificence of experiencing the total solar…

Apr 8 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

Common Ways Boundary Wounded People Pair Up- Part 1

In a former post, I reviewed How To Spot A Boundary Wounded Person. You might recognize some of these behaviors from others in your life, or you might…

Apr 7 •

Lissa Rankin, MD

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