her Self: IFS & Spiritual Entrepreneurship

If you've been exhausted by what visibility has required of you (the hooks, the reels, the constant performance for an algorithm that doesn't align with your values), keep reading.Two months into launching my own Substack, elle-même, I am going all in on the platform I believe finally rewards what women of depth have always brought: real voice, earned trust, and ideas that can't be flattened into a caption.In this episode, I share what I've discovered about Substack as a visibility path for women in spiritual entrepreneurship: why it feels like social media did back in 2010, why I believe it's structurally aligned with a more feminine, relational way of being visible, and why I'm helping the women I mentor get over there too.If you're a healer, coach, therapist, teacher, or wisdom-keeper who wants to share your work in ways that feel enjoyable and authentic to who you are, I encourage you to listen in today.Resources:Subscribe to elle-même, Sara's SubstackThe French Art of Slow Living Retreat at KriplauThe Self-Led Woman Retreat at KripaluConnect with Sara on LinkedInConnect with Sara on Instagram

What if the very qualities that make you so capable… are also what keep you stuck in overdrive?In today’s episode, I’m unpacking one of the most deeply ingrained patterns I see in women leaders, helpers, and healers: over-responsibility.From skipping vacations to working through weekends and pushing self-care to “someday,” it’s easy to fall into the trap of constantly holding space for everyone but yourself.Together, we’ll explore where this pattern really comes from—ancestral conditioning, “good girl” programming, spiritual bypassing, and the entrepreneurial systems that reward over-functioning—and what it’s actually costing your energy, visibility, income, relationships, and health.More importantly, I’ll walk you through how to shift from martyrdom to sovereignty, so you can lead, create, and live from a place of fullness.HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1️⃣ Over-responsibility is a survival strategy, not a character flawLearn the three root sources of this pattern and how they’ve shaped the way women show up in business, relationships, and leadership.2️⃣ Boundaries, systems, and rest aren’t indulgences—they’re essential infrastructureDiscover the four sovereign shifts that support you in leading from your center instead of your exhaustion.3️⃣ Your business can become a source of energy—not a drain on itExplore what becomes possible when your inner and outer structures align with your values, energy, and season of life.✨ If this episode resonated, I invite you to join me in The Sovereign Shift, my free workshop where we’ll go deeper into how to stop overgiving, start leading, and build a business that truly serves.Save your seat at saraavantstover.com/shift.Resources:Free Workshop: The Sovereign Shift Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday JournalConnect with Sara on Instagram

What if some of the energy you’re carrying… isn’t actually yours?As part of our special summer sabbatical series, I’m sharing conversations that have expanded my understanding of healing in profound ways—and today’s episode with Robert Falconer is one of the most paradigm-shifting.A longtime IFS practitioner, teacher, and co-author of Many Minds, One Self, Robert brings a grounded and deeply compassionate approach to one of the more mysterious elements of internal work: working with foreign energies.This isn’t about labeling parts as bad or broken. It’s about exploring the possibility that some burdens may have been taken on from outside your system—and learning how to release them with care, consent, and clarity.Whether you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns that don’t feel like yours, sensed something “off” inside, or simply want to expand your perspective on what healing can look like, this episode is an open-hearted invitation to explore what’s possible.HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1️⃣ Some Energies Aren’t Yours to CarryRobert explains the concept of unattached burdens and non-native parts in IFS—and how recognizing them can open up new levels of healing and freedom.2️⃣ Your System Knows How to DiscernWe explore how the Self can recognize, relate to, and release foreign energies—not through fear, but through clarity, compassion, and inner leadership.3️⃣ You’re Not Broken—You’re Just Holding Too MuchThis conversation offers a powerful reminder that much of what we struggle with isn’t a personal failing—it’s often a sign of what we’ve absorbed, inherited, or tried to carry for others.Resources:Robert Falconer Free Guide: 7 Hidden Ways Your Unresolved Wounds Are Sabotaging Your Business Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday JournalConnect with Sara on Instagram

What if the parts of you that feel chaotic or extreme… are actually trying to keep you safe?As part of our special summer sabbatical series, I’m sharing conversations that have profoundly shaped my inner work—and today’s episode with Cece Sykes is one I’ve returned to again and again.Cece is a senior IFS trainer and trauma therapist who brings deep wisdom and warmth to the conversation around protective parts, legacy burdens, and the nervous system's role in inner healing.This isn’t about managing your behaviors or controlling your reactions. It’s about understanding where those patterns come from—and gently helping the parts of you that carry fear, chaos, or pain feel seen, soothed, and supported.Whether you're navigating emotional intensity, healing family patterns, or simply wanting to feel more grounded in your body and life, this episode will offer both insight and encouragement.HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1️⃣ Even the Most Reactive Parts Have a StoryCece shares how our most overwhelming internal responses are often rooted in protection—and how compassion can unlock the healing they need.2️⃣ Legacy Burdens Can Be ReleasedWe talk about the inherited emotional patterns many of us carry—and how IFS offers a path to healing not just for ourselves, but for the generations before and after us.3️⃣ Regulation Makes Healing PossibleTrue transformation happens when our system feels safe. Cece unpacks how nervous system regulation supports the work of inner connection and lasting change.This episode is an invitation to meet your inner world with tenderness—and to remember that no part of you is too much, too broken, or beyond healing.Because when we honor the wisdom in our wounds, we begin to truly come home to ourselves.Resources:Cece Sykes Free Guide: 7 Hidden Ways Your Unresolved Wounds Are Sabotaging Your Business Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday JournalConnect with Sara on Instagram

What if healing didn’t mean fixing yourself—but deepening your relationship with what’s already inside you?As part of our special summer sabbatical series, I’m sharing conversations that have shaped my own inner journey—and today’s episode is one of the most powerful.I’m joined by Michelle Glass, a certified IFS practitioner and author of Daily Parts Meditation Practice, to explore how a simple daily ritual can create profound emotional integration, spiritual alignment, and personal transformation.This isn’t about doing IFS “right.” It’s about showing up with care, curiosity, and consistency—and learning how to lead your life from your true Self.Whether you’re brand new to Internal Family Systems or ready to deepen your daily practice, this conversation will meet you right where you are.HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1️⃣ Ritual Creates RelationshipIFS isn’t just for therapy sessions. Michelle shares how daily check-ins with your parts can build trust, reduce reactivity, and help you live from a place of grounded inner leadership.2️⃣ Healing Doesn’t Have to Be DramaticYou don’t need to wait for a breakdown or a breakthrough. With a few minutes a day, you can gently unwind old patterns and create more space for your truest self to lead.3️⃣ You Already Have What You NeedYour system is wise. This episode will remind you that your inner world isn’t broken—it’s waiting to be witnessed, loved, and led with compassion.This is your invitation to slow down, tune in, and discover the healing power of this simple practice.Because lasting transformation doesn’t come from efforting—it comes from meeting yourself, every day, with love.Resources:Michelle Glass Free Guide: 7 Hidden Ways Your Unresolved Wounds Are Sabotaging Your Business Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday JournalConnect with Sara on Instagram

What if the way you plan your wedding could teach you everything you need to know about building a business?I’m getting married in August! And, this week, I’m taking you behind the scenes of planning my wedding—and the surprising lessons it’s revealed about entrepreneurship, leadership, and intentional creation.From timelines and vision boards to budget priorities and dress fittings, I’ve found that many of the same principles that shape a meaningful ceremony also shape a soul-aligned business.Whether you're mapping your next launch or navigating a big life transition, this episode offers five grounded, grace-filled insights for creating anything with intention, joy, and authenticity.HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1️⃣ Reverse Engineer with Spaciousness. Starting early and working backwards isn't just a planning strategy—it’s a nervous system strategy. I share how creating breathing room invites inspiration and reduces last-minute stress in both weddings and work.2️⃣ Design What Feels Like You. Ditch the rulebook. From pizza trucks to intimate dinner parties, I talk about how aligning every detail with your values allows the experience to reflect who you truly are—whether you're curating a celebration or building a brand.3️⃣ Simplicity is a Power Move.Intentional beauty and clean design aren’t luxuries—they're strategy. Learn why paring back can create a more powerful impact for your business and your audience.Resources:Free Guide: 7 Hidden Ways Your Unresolved Wounds Are Sabotaging Your Business Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday JournalConnect with Sara on Instagram

What if your next chapter isn’t about pushing harder—but softening into something more true?Today I’m joined by two wise, courageous women inside her Self CEO—Elizabeth and Damiana—for an intimate, behind-the-scenes conversation about what really changes when you stop leading from strategy alone and begin leading from your center.We’re four months into this five-month immersion, and what you’ll hear is a rare, real-time glimpse into the inner and outer shifts unfolding for them as they align their businesses with their vision, values, and deepest callings.If you’re feeling stuck, sensing a pivot, or longing for a business that supports your whole self—not just your goals—this episode offers both inspiration and direction.HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1️⃣ Alignment requires shedding, not just scaling.Elizabeth and Damiana reveal what they had to release to hear what their deeper work was truly asking of them—and why letting go is often the most courageous move.2️⃣ Inner clarity leads to outer confidence.Through Internal Family Systems (IFS), they’ve moved through fear, overgiving, and self-doubt—into clearer offers, stronger boundaries, and more easeful ways of working.3️⃣ Leadership isn’t about doing more—it’s about becoming more you.This conversation reminds us that your business can be a vehicle for healing—not a source of burnout.If you’re ready to evolve—personally and professionally—her Self CEO might be your next step. 🌀 Early registration is open for just a few more days: herselfceo.comResources:Early registration open! her Self CEOElizabeth Scott’s websiteDr. Damiana Corca’s website  Subscribe to Sara’s Sunday JournalConnect with Sara on Instagram

What if your dreams were speaking directly to the future version of you?Today I’m joined by internationally celebrated dreamworker and award-winning author Toko-pa Turner. Together, we explore how dreams are more than subconscious fragments—they’re living, breathing messengers from your deepest Self. And for spiritually-rooted women entrepreneurs, they’re an often-overlooked compass that can guide both your inner healing and outer leadership.Over the past year, dreamwork has become a steady part of my own practice—helping me navigate the thresholds of perimenopause, creative expansion, and the next evolution of my work. And it was Toko-pa’s guidance, that helped me deepen into this sacred relationship with my soul.Whether you’re new to dreamwork or longing to reconnect with your own inner language, this episode will leave you inspired to listen more closely—and lead from that listening.HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1️⃣ Dreams Aren’t Random—They’re Relational. Toko-pa shares how dreams offer ongoing guidance and conversation, especially when we engage them not just as symbols to decode, but as sacred companions to court.2️⃣ Why Soul-Led Women Need Dreamwork. In a culture that overvalues logic and dismisses intuition, Toko-pa explains why dreamwork is especially vital for spiritual entrepreneurs seeking to build from wholeness, not hustle.3️⃣ A Gentle Framework for Working with Your Dreams. Learn the step-by-step process Toko-pa teaches for remembering, journaling, and integrating dreams—no matter how busy your life feels.If you’ve been sensing an inner call to slow down and listen more deeply… If you’re in a time of transition or creative unfolding…Or if you simply want to reconnect with your own wisdom…This conversation is a doorway.Resources:Learn more about Toko-pa TurnerOrder Toko-pa’s new book, The Dreaming Way Listen to Toko-pa’s October 22 interview on “Belonging”It’s coming! Join the waitlist for her Self CEOSubscribe to Sara’s Sunday JournalConnect with Sara on Instagram