There’s a quiet myth that aging—especially for women—is a slow fade. A soft  retreat into invisibility. A time when the body betrays, the hormones rebel, and  the world stops listening. But here’s what I know, both as a clinician and as a woman  in her 50’s: that narrative gets pretty tired, quick, fast, in a hurry! 

Aging isn’t a decline. It’s a Refinement! 

Decision making is less about “getting it right” and more about staying connected to yourself in the process. When we slow down and hear from each part with compassion, we make choices that honor the full complexity of who we are.

Choosing to rest isn’t simply about personal wellness. It can be an act of resistance.

Think of IFS like your own personal novela. Inside you are “parts” that play different roles, all trying to protect you in their own way.

IFS sees the mind as an internal family made up of different “parts,” each with its own role. These parts aren’t flaws or signs of something broken. They’re protective strategies your system developed to keep you safe.

You’re the one everyone leans on. The one who has it together. The reliable one, the high achiever, peacemaker, and fixer. Maybe they don’t see it, but you are tired.

If you’re a high-achieving BIPOC professional feeling like you’re running on fumes, or you’ve lost your drive completely, it’s not a motivation problem.

Beneath the therapeutic frameworks of IFS and IFIO lies a solid foundation in neuroscience, particularly in how our brains adapt to experiences—both nurturing and traumatic.

These are turbulent times. I believe in standing up against the divisiveness and destruction that threaten to separate us.

IFIO helps partners recognize and “unblend” from their protective parts, allowing them to engage with each other from a place of clarity, compassion, and curiosity.

Learn more about Internal Family Systems, therapy’s new approach, and how it’s different from other types of therapy.

The ways the perspectives, experiences, and identity of BIPOC professionals can actually be advantageous in their field.

Make your Valentine’s Day gift have a lasting impact!

Learn more about Internal Family Systems, the new approach Mayra is teaching courses on, and how it’s different from other types of therapy.

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