In this final episode of our Parts of Self series, we take a deep dive into the Logical Part. We explore what it does best, how it works with other parts, and what happens when it gets pushed out of the driver’s seat.

Logical is not emotionless or cold. When it is unburdened, it helps us problem-solve, reflect without spiraling, and navigate stress in a grounded and realistic way. When it becomes overwhelmed or co-opted by other parts, especially Critical or Protector, it can shut down or begin justifying behaviors that do not actually align with our values.

We also zoom out to look at how all parts work together, why balance matters more than control, and how logical thinking intersects with intuition, spirituality, and lived experience.

As part of the series wrap-up, Brittney walks through a practical overview of Parts of Self work, including how to create a mental meeting space, how to work with parts even if you cannot visualize, why physical sensations are often the clearest signal that parts work is active, and when doing this work on your own is appropriate versus when it is time to bring in a therapist.

We talk honestly about trauma containment, why parts exist in the first place, and how to approach this work safely and compassionately.

This episode brings together everything we have covered in the series and sets the stage for what comes next. This is not the end of the conversation, but a solid place to pause and integrate.

This episode was recorded on January 5, 2026 and released on January 14, 2026.

If you prefer to consume your podcasts visually, we also offer video versions on YouTube @thiswayinpodcast or at our website at https://www.thiswayinpodcast.com

Chapter Markers

00:00:23 Welcome to Your Logical Part

00:00:55 The Logical Part’s Job

00:06:53 Burdened Logical Parts

00:09:49 Logical Parts vs. Intuition

00:16:04 Parts of Self Dream Team

00:20:10 Mental Meeting Spaces

00:25:29 When Sh*t Gets Real

00:28:51 Self-Control

00:29:16 Good vs. poor Mental Health

00:30:53 Aphantasia: Can You Visualize?

00: 39:48 Brittney’s Thank Yous

00:43:52 Disclaimer/Outro

00:44:32 Outro

Episode links:

Julie Dubovoy Aguggia: https://juliedubovoy.com/

Fraser's Dissociative Table: https://newhopecounselling.com/psychology/frasers-dissociative-table-technique/

You Are the One You’ve Been Waiting For by Richard Schwartz: https://amzn.to/4gy3NAE

Easy Ego State Interventions by Robin Shapiro (accessible and clinician-friendly) https://amzn.to/3IaKkcx

EMDR Toolbox by Jim Knipe https://amzn.to/42H3AVP

Works by Sandra Paulsen on preverbal trauma

The Dynamic Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS) by Shirley Jean Schmidt MA LPC https://amzn.to/4mugMV3

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Disclaimer

This Way In is a conversation about mental health and wellbeing, not a replacement for therapy. Listening does not create a therapist–client relationship. Please never delay, disregard, or change professional recommendations because of something you hear here.

Credits:

Co-Produced and Hosted by: Brittney Baxter Dameron and Amy Lotsberg

Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC.

Theme song. “The Journey” by Melissa West and Mixed/Mastered by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you next time!

This one is a tearjerker.

This week on This Way In, we continue our “Parts of Self” series by diving into the Nurturing Part. We explore how our inner nurturer shows up, how it gets shaped (and sometimes burdened) by gender roles and life experience, and what it really means to love and be loved. Amy shares a vulnerable and timely story about navigating care for her mom, while Brittney offers deep insights into what happens when our nurturing part is overworked, unauthentic, or misunderstood.

We also touch on topics like:

• The dynamic between nurturing and protector parts
• What happens when nurturing goes too far (hello, savior complex)
• Gender norms around who gets to be “the nurturer”
• Medical aid in dying, caregiver fatigue, and difficult end-of-life decisions

Plus, we talk about how to nurture ourselves in small and meaningful ways—from meditation and support groups to the underrated power of just showing up for one another.

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of pet loss, elder care, assisted living/memory care transitions, and medically assisted death.

This episode was recorded on December 8, 2025 and released on December 31, 2025.

If you prefer to consume your podcasts visually, we also offer video versions on YouTube @thiswayinpodcast or at our website at https://www.thiswayinpodcast.com

Chapter Markers

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:49 Recap of Protector Part

00:04:29 Gender Roles: Protector and Nurturer

00:10:15 Nurturing Part

00:12:48 Short and Long-Term Nurturing

00:18:19 When Nurturing Parts Can’t Do Their Jobs

00:22:26 Burdened Nurturing Parts

00:32:50 Nurturing Too Much

00:41:59 What We Can Do to Nurture Yourself

00:47:38 Staying Nurturing in Relationships

00:50:55 Disclaimer/Outro

00:51:34 Credits

Episode links:

Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood, (1990)

https://amzn.to/47YAmnm

Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection by Julie Schwartz Gottman PhD & John Gottman PhD

https://amzn.to/3KYsaMr

Other John Gottman books: https://amzn.to/4q41itT

Leave us a voicemail at: https://www.podpage.com/this-way-in/voicemail/

Amazon links could generate a small commission to the show, at no additional cost to you.

Disclaimer

This Way In is a conversation about mental health and wellbeing, not a replacement for therapy. Listening does not create a therapist–client relationship. Please never delay, disregard, or change professional recommendations because of something you hear here.

Credits:

Co-Produced and Hosted by: Brittney Baxter Dameron and Amy Lotsberg

Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC.

Theme song. “The Journey” by Melissa West and Mixed/Mastered by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you next time!

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood — and most powerful — parts of the internal system: the Protector Part.

The Protector is the part of us that steps between us and anything that feels threatening… which, as Brittney explains, can mean real threats OR the ones our brain just perceives as dangerous. Sometimes that looks heroic and loving. Sometimes it looks self-sabotaging. And sometimes, when paired with the Critical Part, it can go to some dark places.

It’s heavier material, but it’s important material. And as always, we keep it real, grounded, and practical.

Content Warnings

This episode includes discussion of:

· Suicide and suicidal ideation

· Domestic violence and abuse

· Power, control, and harmful ideologies

· Real-world violence and systemic oppression

Please listen gently and skip sections as needed.

This episode was recorded on November 17, 2025 and released on December 17, 2025.

If you prefer to consume your podcasts visually, we also offer video versions on YouTube @thiswayinpodcast or at our website at https://www.thiswayinpodcast.com

Chapter Markers

00:00:15 Welcome

00:03:20 Real vs. Perceived Threats

00:16:17 When Protector Parts are Challenged

00:31:05 When Protector Interacts with Other Parts

00:45:00 Protector Parts and Suicide

00:50:08 Medically Assisted Suicide

00:53:00 When Protection Mode is Always On

00:54:40 What Can We Do?

01:01:03 Disclaimer and Outro

Episode links:

Women Who Love Too Much by Robin Norwood, (1990)

https://amzn.to/47YAmnm

Leave us a voicemail at: https://www.podpage.com/this-way-in/voicemail/

Amazon links could generate a small commission to the show, at no additional cost to you.

Disclaimer

This Way In is a conversation about mental health and wellbeing, not a replacement for therapy. Listening does not create a therapist–client relationship. Please never delay, disregard, or change professional recommendations because of something you hear here.

Credits:

Co-Produced and Hosted by: Brittney Baxter Dameron and Amy Lotsberg

Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC.

Theme song. “The Journey” by Melissa West and Mixed/Mastered by Pink Flamingo Home Studio

Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you next time!