Media & Podcast Appearances

If you’re curious how I talk about burnout, high-achievers, healing, and leadership in real life—this is a great place to start. These conversations explore nervous system support, somatic work, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and the deeper patterns that shape how we work, lead, and live.

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Who's Awake? Befriending Insomnia with Internal Family Systems

That Wellness Podcast, June 2025

In this episode, Natalie & I talk about how IFS helped me approach insomnia with more curiosity and compassion. We explore what might be happening when parts of us stay awake, how nighttime protector patterns can emerge, and why asking “Who’s awake?” can open the door to deeper understanding, and ultimately deeper rest.

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Katie LaCelle

True You Podcast, May 2025

In this conversation, I share my personal journey from corporate executive to somatic IFS coach—including the unexpected role that flying trapeze played along the way.

We explore how burnout, chronic stress, and COVID-19 pushed me toward deeper somatic healing, and how I now blend Somatic Experiencing and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support my clients. Along the way, we talk about the parallels between circus and life, the nuances of pushing through, and the importance of self-trust in work, leadership, and personal growth.

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Coaching Spotlight - Katie LaCelle

Souled-Out Success, April 2025

This conversation explores my path into somatic coaching and IFS, including the burnout that led me here—and why I’m so passionate about helping others build careers that actually support their well-being.

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Internal Family Systems: How It Can Help HSPs Heal

The Highly Sensitive Podcast, February 2025

I joined Lauren to talk about Internal Family Systems (IFS) and why it’s such a powerful approach for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). We cover the basics of IFS and how this modality helps HSPs regulate their nervous systems, deepen self-trust, and recover from burnout. I also share some of my own healing journey, including the patterns I often see in the sensitive, responsible people I work with.

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IFS for Insomnia with Katie LaCelle

From Chronic Pain to Passion, October 2024

In this conversation, I share how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can be used to support insomnia—especially when chronic urgency, overwork, or hypervigilance are involved. We explore how childhood survival strategies often carry into adulthood, and how somatic and parts-based work can gently shift those patterns. If you’ve often felt tired but wired, this one’s for you.

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IFS as a Proven Treatment for Burnout with Katie LaCelle

Positively Living, November 2023

I joined Lisa to talk about how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help high achievers recover from burnout by getting curious about the parts of us that drive overwork, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. We cover the basics of IFS, nervous system regulation, and how reconnecting with your internal system can support lasting change—from the inside out.

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Understanding the Different Parts of Ourselves Through IFS with Katie LaCelle

Wake Up Call, October 2023

In this episode, I talk with Alicia about Internal Family Systems (IFS) and how it helps us understand the different parts of ourselves—especially the ones that create inner conflict when we're trying to make a change. We explore how perfectionism, criticism, and pressure often show up as protective patterns, and how getting curious about them can lead to more clarity, calm, and self-trust.

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How IFS Helped Me Heal Daily Migraines, Digestive Issues, & Insomnia with Katie LaCelle

Our Power is Within, October 2023

In this episode, I share my personal healing journey with Internal Family Systems (IFS), including how it helped me recover from chronic migraines, digestive issues, and insomnia. We talk about what it means to approach your symptoms with curiosity and compassion, and how working with protective parts can create lasting shifts in both body and mind.

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Symptoms as Parts with Katie LaCelle

Filled to Flourish, June 2023

In this episode, I explore with Lauren and Luke how physical symptoms can be expressions of protective parts—and how Internal Family Systems (IFS), combined with somatic work, helps us listen to those signals with curiosity rather than trying to suppress them. We talk about what it means to view the body not as a problem to fix, but as a partner in healing.

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Healing through Internal Family Systems

The Healing Vibe Podcast, June 2023

In this episode, I share the foundations of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and how it can support personal healing—whether you’re working through burnout, chronic stress, or emotional patterns that no longer serve you. We also talk about the importance of doing your own inner work before supporting others, and why self-leadership is the heart of this approach.

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Letting Go & Finding Peace with Katie LaCelle

Amplify Ambition, May 2023

In this episode, I talk about what it means to let go of internal pressure, honor your nervous system, and reconnect with yourself in a sustainable way. We explore the deeper patterns that drive overworking, and how practices like Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help create more peace and self-trust in both work and life.

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How Can the IFS Model Compliment Your Enneagram Journey?

Enneagram at Work, April 2023

In this conversation, I talk with Sarah about how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can complement our understanding of ourselves through the Enneagram. We explore how IFS supports leadership growth by helping you better understand your inner dynamics, regulate your nervous system, and lead from a place of clarity instead of reactivity.

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Learning to Make the Best Decisions for You with Katie LaCelle

Created for More, April 2023

In this episode, I talk about how Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic work can help you strengthen your relationship with yourself—so you can make aligned decisions with more clarity and less pressure. We explore how reconnecting with your body and internal system supports self-trust, especially for high achievers and caretakers who’ve been taught to override their needs.