Paradox and Parts

About Paradox and Parts

Paradox & Parts is the podcast for women who are tired of pretending they're fine—and starting to hear that quiet (or not-so-quiet) whisper that something needs to shift. If you're in a season where what used to work just… doesn't—you're not broken. You're in a sacred shift. I'm Sarah Failla—Master Life Coach, Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner, and the friend who will ask what's really going on under the overthinking, people-pleasing, and "I'm fine" smile. Each episode offers honest conversations, practical tools, and powerful perspectives to help you trust yourself more deeply, speak up more clearly, and live more aligned—in every part of your life. Topics include IFS/parts work, nervous system healing, boundaries, inner child work, body image, faith, deconstruction, identity, motherhood, money, sex, self-trust, embodiment, and navigating the in-between seasons of life with courage and compassion. Especially supportive for women who grew up in the church and are ready to let go of the good girl programming.

Publisher

Sarah Failla

Category

education · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

29 Apr 2025

Latest episode

16 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2025

   19| When Growth Feels Like Grief: The Hidden Cost of Becoming

   In this episode of Paradox & Parts, we explore the emotional cost of growth—what it really means to outgrow old roles, relationships, identities, and belief systems that once felt like home. While much of the world celebrates the "becoming," few talk about the grief that often comes with it. In this honest and reflective conversation, I dive into the parts of growth we tend to avoid: the fear, the resistance, the internal pushback from your nervous system, and the ache of letting go—even when it's time. You'll hear why protector parts often rise during seasons of expansion, how to hold grief and gratitude at the same time, and what it looks like to lead yourself with compassion through life's transitions. This episode includes practical tools for checking in with your body, speaking to scared parts of you, and discerning the difference between fear… and a holy, unfamiliar yes. Whether you're shifting careers, redefining your identity, walking away from old patterns, or just sensing a new season ahead—this episode is here to remind you: Growth doesn't mean you're broken. It means you're becoming. And it's okay if that feels like loss before it feels like liberation. Connect: CONNECT: I offer 1:1 coaching for women navigating the in-between—those who are done pretending they're fine and ready to live with more alignment, trust, and presence. Follow me on Instagram @coachsarahfailla for grounded truth, coaching takeaways, and life behind the scenes. And if you'd rather stay in the loop quietly, join my email list for podcast updates and future offerings: Sign Up.

2. 

   9 Sept 2025

   18| The Art of Receiving: Why It's Hard, Why It Matters, and How to Practice

   On the surface, receiving looks simple—someone offers a gift, a compliment, or support and you say "thank you." In real life, it's layered, messy, and vulnerable. In this episode of Paradox & Parts, Sarah Failla unpacks the paradox of receiving: why it feels hard (family, culture, church conditioning), how judgment blocks our openness ("must be nice"), and why receiving isn't weakness or passivity—it's partnership and participation with God, people, and life. You'll hear a vivid $1,000 coffee exercise, a gentle reframing of Acts 20:35, and a personal story about advocating with dignity when plans fell through. If you've struggled to accept compliments, help, opportunities, or provision without guilt, this conversation will help you create a healthier flow—so your giving comes from overflow, not depletion. CONNECT: I offer 1:1 coaching for women navigating the in-between—those who are done pretending they're fine and ready to live with more alignment, trust, and presence. Follow me on Instagram @coachsarahfailla for grounded truth, coaching takeaways, and life behind the scenes. And if you'd rather stay in the loop quietly, join my email list for podcast updates and future offerings: Sign Up.

3. 

   12 Aug 2025

   17| Unscripted: When Growth Feels Slow (and You're Circling the Same Mountain)

   In this unscripted episode of Paradox and Parts, I get real about what it's like to face the same patterns, the same fears, and the same inner roadblocks over and over—and why that doesn't mean you're failing. We talk about: Why change takes longer than we want (and why that's okay) How to stop judging your past self with what you know now The power of one-degree shifts in healing and growth What to do when you're in a funk about being in a funk Why "life will life" and how to give yourself grace in the middle of it Whether you're navigating trauma, self-doubt, big transitions, or just a low-energy season, this conversation is a reminder that you've never been you at this exact moment in your life before. You're allowed to be messy, to pivot, and to still be proud of the fact that you care enough to keep going. CONNECT: I offer 1:1 coaching for women navigating the in-between—those who are done pretending they're fine and ready to live with more alignment, trust, and presence. Follow me on Instagram @coachsarahfailla for grounded truth, coaching takeaways, and life behind the scenes. And if you'd rather stay in the loop quietly, join my email list for podcast updates and future offerings: Sign Up.

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