RENEWAL WITH SUZANNE
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) online for adults and couples—specialising in self-doubt, the inner critic, and healing intergenerational patterns, with deep experience supporting women over 50.
Staying with yourself when you're triggered
A free guided audio and companion guide

This short audio offers a different approach
When anxiety, self-doubt, or strong emotions take over, many of us try to calm ourselves by pushing harder, thinking faster, or telling ourselves to stop.
And it rarely works.
This short audio offers a different approach.
Instead of trying to fix or override what’s happening inside, you’ll be guided to notice the moment before a reaction takes over — and to stay with yourself in that moment, with more steadiness and care.
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This is for you if:
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You react in ways you don’t choose — and then feel regret, shame, or self-criticism afterwards
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You understand yourself well, but insight alone hasn’t brought the ease you hoped for
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You’re tired of fighting anxiety, reactivity, or inner tension
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You want to feel more at home in yourself, even when emotions are uncomfortable or confusing
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This isn’t about controlling your reactions.
It’s about changing how you relate to what’s already there.
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What “staying with yourself” means
Staying with yourself doesn’t mean indulging every feeling or analysing everything endlessly.
It means learning how to remain present with what’s happening inside — especially in moments of activation — without turning against yourself.
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Most of us were never shown how to meet fear or inner turbulence with care. We learned effort, discipline, and self-correction instead.
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But we don’t calm fear by arguing with it.
We don’t soften anxiety by shaming it.
And we don’t build self-trust by forcing ourselves to be different.
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Change tends to come after understanding, not before.
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Start here: the free guided audio
Staying With Yourself When You’re Triggered
A 12-minute guided practice
In this audio, you’ll be gently guided to:
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Notice the moment just before a reaction takes over
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Bring attention to what’s happening in your body, not just your thoughts
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Practice staying present with discomfort without forcing it to change
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You’ll also receive a short companion guide to help you make sense of what you notice and continue the practice in everyday moments.
This is not a meditation or breathwork practice.
It’s a way of noticing what’s already happening inside — and learning to stay with it.
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​​​What women often notice
Women who start here often describe small
but meaningful shifts:
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The reaction doesn’t feel so sudden.
There’s a brief sense of “something is
starting” rather than being completely
taken over. Even a second or two of noticing
can change how the moment unfolds.
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There’s less self-attack afterwards.
Because they stayed present with what was happening, there’s less shame, rumination, or replaying the moment later. The inner commentary softens.
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They feel more present during difficult moments. Instead of dissociating, shutting down, or escalating, there’s a growing ability to remain connected to themselves — even when emotions are strong.
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A steadier sense of self-trust begins to form.
Not because reactions disappear, but because they start to feel less frightening and less defining.
Nothing dramatic. Nothing forced.
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Ready for more support?
Some women find that the audio and resources are enough to begin changing how they relate to themselves. Others want ongoing support — especially when emotions feel overwhelming, tangled, or hard to explore alone.
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If you’re curious about working together one-to-one, you can book a free 15 minute chat HERE.
There’s no pressure. Just an invitation.
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A final note
Learning to stay with yourself isn’t about becoming passive or resigned.
It’s about creating the conditions where real change becomes possible — without force, aggression, or self-abandonment.​
If this resonates, you’re welcome to check out my other resources for inner work HERE.
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