Hidden Parts

How To Decode Your Mental Chatter

Ever feel like your mind is full of chatter? Second-guessing, over-complication, and self-doubt? You’re not alone. In this first episode of Hidden Parts, we dive into why your mental chatter gets so loud—especially when you’re on the brink of something new—and how to decode it. I’ll share why your brain is wired this way, introduce you to "parts work" (a game-changing tool for making sense of inner conflict), and give you practical ways to start moving through the noise. Tune in to learn how to stop battling your own mind and start making aligned, courageous choices. Notes: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. This podcast or any coaching in the podcast does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association. This podcast and any coaching in this podcast is not to be used as a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, or other professional advice by legal, medical or other qualified professionals and that it is the listeners exclusive responsibility to seek such independent professional guidance as needed.

In Session With Cody: Hidden Parts and Creative Work

In the last episode, you learned about why your mental chatter shows up. But what does it actually sound like when someone sits down and starts sorting through the noise in real-time? In this episode, I’m joined by writer and artist Cody Cook-Parrott to do exactly that. In our real coaching session, Cody’s in the thick of editing their sixth book—procrastinating hard, missing deadlines, and feeling completely overwhelmed. But as we peel back the layers, it’s not just about edits. It’s about their inner parts trying to protect them: the tantruming toddler, the stressed-out assistant, and the wise elder all trying to take the lead. Together, we map what it looks like to move from gridlock to grounded action. You’ll hear: * How Cody learned to reassign roles to their inner voices * Why the editing work triggered a deep internal freeze * What shifted when they invited a more resourced part to take charge * Why play, compassion, and a little structure can change everything * And how building a relationship with your inner champion builds actual momentum This episode is a front-row seat to the kind of inner transformation that helps you do your most meaningful creative work—even when the world feels unsteady. Note: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. This podcast or any coaching in the podcast does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association. This podcast and any coaching in this podcast is not to be used as a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, or other professional advice by legal, medical or other qualified professionals and that it is the listeners exclusive responsibility to seek such independent professional guidance as needed.

Pick Up Your Brain Phone! (Your Hidden Parts Are Calling)

Ever feel stuck but can’t figure out why? In this hands-on mini-workshop episode, Tracy guides you through an exercise to start to identify and map out your inner voices—the ones pushing, doubting, fixing, or hiding—so you can make clearer, more confident choices. Whether you're walking, multitasking, or journaling, you’ll begin to shift your internal system toward more balance and clarity. We’ll explore: * Why feeling stuck is often a result of competing inner voices * How to identify which parts of you are running the show * A visual or mental exercise to map your parts * How to rebalance the voices for more aligned action * One small next step to experiment with after the episode Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠Hidden Parts Hotline⁠⁠⁠ [https://hiddenparts.substack.com/] newsletter where you can download a free workbook with a mapping exercise to follow along at your own pace. The link to the free workbook will be embedded in the welcome email, so check your inbox! https://hiddenparts.substack.com/ Note: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. This podcast or any coaching in the podcast does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association. This podcast and any coaching in this podcast is not to be used as a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, or other professional advice by legal, medical or other qualified professionals and that it is the listeners exclusive responsibility to seek such independent professional guidance as needed.

Martin Scorsese Your Parts (Character Studies for Your Inner Voices)

You’ve met your hidden parts, those inner voices that shape how you live, work and lead. Now it’s time to direct them. In this guided episode, you’ll turn your loudest inner voice into a fully developed character—because the more you understand your parts, the more power you have to work with them (instead of being hijacked by them). Whether your inner Doubter sounds like a snarky teenager or your Perfectionist wears a crisp power suit, we’ll bring your mental chatter to life in vivid, creative detail. In this episode, we’ll explore: * How to give your parts a personality, voice, and vibe * What your parts truly care about underneath their behavior * Why embodying your parts leads to more awareness and less reactivity * What happens when you meet your inner voices with curiosity, not control * How character work deepens your ability to self-coach and shift patterns Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠Hidden Parts Hotline⁠⁠⁠ [https://hiddenparts.substack.com/] newsletter where you can download a free workbook with a mapping exercise to follow along at your own pace. The link to the free workbook will be embedded in the welcome email, so check your inbox! https://hiddenparts.substack.com/ Note: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. This podcast or any coaching in the podcast does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association. This podcast and any coaching in this podcast is not to be used as a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, or other professional advice by legal, medical or other qualified professionals and that it is the listeners exclusive responsibility to seek such independent professional guidance as needed.

In Session With Francesca: Hidden Parts and Leadership

What happens when your leadership style doesn’t fit the traditional mold of “executive presence”? In this live coaching session, Tracy works with Francesca, a principal designer navigating feedback that suggests she needs to share more of her perspective—but what if her greatest strength isn’t being the loudest voice in the room? Together, they uncover the inner tension between her cautious part that fears getting it wrong and the budding part of Francesca that leads with curiosity, collaboration, and deep noticing. In this episode, we explore: * How to navigate the inner voices that show up when receiving tough feedback * When your leadership style doesn’t match what your company is expecting from you * How to bring your full self to high-stakes environments * Why being quiet doesn’t mean you’re not leading * A simple way to start leading with more confidence on your terms By the end of the episode, you'll see how naming and nurturing your inner voices might be the boldest leadership move of all. Note: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only. This podcast or any coaching in the podcast does not involve the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders as defined by the American Psychiatric Association. This podcast and any coaching in this podcast is not to be used as a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, or other professional advice by legal, medical or other qualified professionals and that it is the listeners exclusive responsibility to seek such independent professional guidance as needed.