EPISODE #78 - We're thrilled to announce our first 8-week Root Work program is filled! three weeks of preparation and four weeks of integration surround 4-day retreat in Temecula, California. This program supports deep inner healing and new levels of self-acceptance, self-clarity, and self-expression. If you're interested on getting on the email list for the next one, just sign up here. On this episode, we have on one of our amazing retreat facilitators, Kirby Slager. Kirby is a somatic movement, breathwork, and sound practitioner who is dedicating to creating spaces for people to find their own capital-S Self. We talk about Kirby's past career as a comedian and actor, how dancing saved her, how she almost missed her calling as a breathwork guide, and how she crafts experiences as a facilitator. We couldn't be more excited to have Kirby on our team and we're grateful we get to share her talents with y'all!But first, a quick announcement about an upcoming Yes Collective Studio Circle that you can join today. It's called Internal Family Systems for Your Daily Life - Level 1, facilitated by Yes Collective cofounder, IFS practitioner, and podcast cohost Justin Wilford, PhD.Through out this four-week, live online program, we’ll:Learn about the paradigm-shifting model of Internal Family SystemsDiscover how all of your parts inside work to protect and defend you (and how there are NO bad parts)Connect more deeply with your True Self and all your partsPractice noticing, listening, witnessing, holding, and caring for every part of youLearn tools to help parts relax, trust, flow, and connect with each otherOpen up opportunities to bring IFS into your relationships, personal projects, career, and spiritualityYou can learn more about the program and sign up here!Yes Collective is co-hosted by Justin Wilford, PhDJustin Wilford, PhD, is a co-founder of Yes Collective, an educator, a writer, and an emotional health coach. He earned doctorates from UCLA (cultural geography) and UC Irvine (public health), and specializes in translating complex, scientific ideas into actionable programs for mental and emotional health.