# INSIGHT:  When Protectors Show Up in Conflict

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Podcast: [Internal Family Systems (IFS) Meditations and Insights: Faithfully Growing with Tim Fortescue](https://stenobird.com/podcast/internal-family-systems-ifs-meditations-and-insights-faithfully-growing-with-tim-fortescue-3785552)
Published: 2026-04-08T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY, YOU CAN GET YOUR FREE IFS MEDITATIONS AT WWW.EXPLOREIFS.COM In this episode, Tim Fortescue explores the dynamics of conflict and the role of protector parts in relationships. He discusses the impact of conflict triggers and the importance of speaking for parts to create connection. Takeaways Conflict triggers protector parts Speaking for parts creates connection Chapters 00:00 Understanding Conflict and Protector Parts

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