7: Exploring Motherhood Through IFS and Human Design with Heidi Lindeman

11/07/24 • 38 min

In this episode of the Redefining Us Podcast, we welcome Heidi Lindeman, a licensed counselor, IFS therapist, and parent coach. Together, we dive into the worlds of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and Human Design, exploring how these tools can help individuals, especially mothers, reconnect with their authentic selves.
Heidi explains how IFS is transformative for both parents and children, allowing us to honor every part of ourselves and interact with our kids from a place of grounded wholeness. And she describes how Human Design has impacted her own life and parenting journey, particularly in understanding and supporting her children as unique individuals.
Key Topics Discussed:

Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Applying IFS in Parenting
Introduction to Human Design
Aligning with Our Authentic Selves

Where to find Heidi Lindeman:
https://selfgroundedtherapy.org

https://www.youtube.com/@heidilindeman9602
About Heidi - Heidi Lindeman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a deep-rooted spiritual background, she is dedicated to helping moms who feel overwhelmed, isolated, and burnt out. She believes in nurturing both your soul and your human experience, creating a harmonious balance that allows you and your children to thrive. Heidi is the creator and owner of Self Grounded Therapy, LLC. At Self Grounded Therapy, we offer counseling for mothers who have a deep spiritual connection to the universe and are seeking to deepen their bond with their children through meaningful and transformative practices. We understand that as a spiritual being having a human experience, your journey is about more than just managing day-to-day stress—it’s about fostering a deeper connection with yourself and your children. Heidi uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Human Design to help parents live an authentic life and parent in an aligned manner.

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I wrote a book! Becoming Mommy: Aligning with yourself and finding your voice during pregnancy and motherhood, available at all major retailers - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZT9P3RB?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_KFT90ZBDS48FDGG6DH5X&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_KFT90ZBDS48FDGG6DH5X&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_KFT90ZBDS48FDGG6DH5X&bestFormat=true

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Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Applying IFS in Parenting
Introduction to Human Design
Aligning with Our Authentic Selves

Where to find Heidi Lindeman:
https://selfgroundedtherapy.org

Learn more about the Redefining Us Monthly Community - https://wellmindedcounseling.com/redefining-us-community

Please leave us a review or rating! These help get the show out to more women like you wanting to have these conversations.

Would you like to chat more about this episode's topic? I would love to continue our conversation over on Instagram! @wellmindedcounseling

Where to find more from Redefining Us:
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Instagram: @wellmindedcounseling

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6: Body Image, Eating Behaviors, and Rewiring Our Relationship to Food

In this episode, we dive deep into the complex relationship women have with their bodies, drawing from my personal experiences and the stories of clients I've worked with. From navigating the changes that come with pregnancy and postpartum to exploring the impact of body image on self-esteem and eating behaviors, we break down how these struggles shape our relationships with ourselves and others.
We'll also distinguish between disordered eating and diagnosable eating disorders, unpacking the emotional distress they cause and offering practical strategies, like DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), to help shift the focus from body fixation to emotional and behavioral awareness.
Whether you’ve experienced body dysmorphia, disordered eating, or are simply navigating the inevitable changes of a transitioning body, this episode will provide insights and support for embracing transformation, surrendering to the journey, and building a healthier relationship with your body.
Remember—you don’t have to do this alone. Let’s support one another through every stage of our body's evolution.

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8: Breaking the Silence on Maternal Mental Health with Cre Chritz

What if finding the right support during postpartum could change everything? In this episode, we dive into the challenges many new moms face, from physical recovery to emotional well-being, and how a lack of accessible resources often leaves them feeling isolated. Together, we explore ways to prioritize maternal mental health and navigate this pivotal time with the care every mother deserves.
Creinthea (Cre) Chritz, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and master's-prepared educator, shares about her journey into mental health care, her work with mothers and women across life stages, and how her personal experiences shaped her professional path.
Cre shares her transition from teaching to nursing and her passion for addressing the unique mental health needs of women. She opens up about her own challenges with gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and postpartum anxiety, which inspired her to found Coherent Care Women's and Maternal Wellness. Her practice, based in Denver, Colorado, also serves women in Florida and Iowa, with plans to expand further.
Connect with Cre: www.coherentcare.org
Instagram and Youtube is @coherent_care
Referenced links:
Coherent Care Women's and Maternal Wellness
Postpartum Support International (Charleston Chapter)
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

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