Internal Family Systems, intuitive guidance, and feminine spiritual leadership
her Self Mentoring
Private mentoring for women ready to lead from the full truth of who they are
Where your spiritual depth, inner clarity, and outer life finally come into coherence
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You've done deep inner work.
You have a meditation practice, a full bookshelf, maybe years of therapy or training behind you.
And still: there's a gap between the woman you've become on the inside and how your work, your leadership, your life actually looks on the outside.
You water down what you really do because saying the full truth sounds 'too much' for a professional context.
You swing between inspired clarity and total shutdown—then lose all momentum (and assume you're the problem).
Your journal is full of visions you believe in, but you can't translate them into concrete action plans that work.
You can feel what's next — a bolder message, a new direction, a bigger yes — but every time you try to move toward it, something in you freezes.
You've hidden the most powerful parts of what you do because you're afraid of being seen as too much, too mystical, or not credible enough.
You've done the healing. You've done the training. And still, something isn't translating into how you lead, how you're seen, or how you live.
You're not broken. You're not behind.
You're standing at a threshold that most programs, coaches, and strategies were never designed to help you cross.
This is what her Self Mentoring is for.
Private, one-on-one mentoring where your spiritual life, your inner world, and your outer work are treated as one integrated whole — not separate compartments that never quite talk to each other.
This is for women in spiritual leadership — healers, therapists, coaches, writers, creatives, women building something they don't have a name for yet — who no longer want to try and fit their depth into frameworks that never even fit in the first place.
“Sara is a true gift. The work with IFS has been a deep, releasing, and transformative experience.”
– Heidi Rose Robbins
Astrologer & Author
Something in you is ready to come forward. A truer way of leading. A message you've been holding back. A form for the work that's been growing inside you, even if you can't name it yet.
You can feel it: not as urgency, but as a quiet, steady knowing.
And still, you've been hesitating.
Not because you're lazy or undisciplined. Not because you need another course or certification.
But because something inside you tightens every time you get close to being fully seen.
A voice that says, 'Who are you to claim this?' A part that quietly waters down every bold impulse before it reaches the page, the room, the world.
You've been waiting to feel ready. But readiness isn't what's missing.
What makes this different from anything else you've tried.
Most programs give you strategy without addressing what's happening inside you.
Most healing spaces tend your inner world but never help you build anything concrete with it.
Most spiritual mentorship connects you to vision but gives you no structure to bring it to life.
her Self Mentoring integrates all three:
Your Sacred World: learning to partner with the deeper intelligence moving through your life and work, so your next steps come from listening, not pushing.
Your Inner World: working with the parts of you that freeze, hide, people-please, or hold back, so your true Self leads your choices.
Your Outer World: giving form to what's real. Clear language, grounded structure, and a way forward that matches who you've actually become.
At the heart of this work is Internal Family Systems (IFS).
IFS is how we meet the parts of you that have been running the show beneath the surface: the perfectionist who won't let you publish anything imperfect, the protector who makes visibility feel dangerous, the part that still believes wanting money means betraying your spiritual life.
As a Level 3 certified IFS practitioner, I don't use IFS as a side tool. It's woven into everything we do together. It's how you stop repeating the same, painful cycles and start leading from your calm, grounded center.
Do any of these sound like you?
- You've done years of inner work, but something still isn't translating into how you lead, create, or earn.
- You have a gift for holding space for others, and you're wondering when someone will finally hold space for you.
- You can feel what's next, but every time you try to give it form, the clarity disappears.
- You've been hiding parts of your work, your voice, or your knowing because you're not sure the world is ready for the full version.
- You want support that honors your spiritual life and your practical reality without making you choose between them.
- You're tired of strategies that weren't built for how you're wired.
If something here stirred recognition in you, this mentoring may be what you've been looking for.
HERE’S THE TRUTH
her Self Mentoring is potent, intuitive, and to the point.
Each session is a living blend of the three worlds.
We might begin with an intuitive reading for you and your work, move into IFS to meet a part that's been driving a pattern, and close with clear, grounded next steps you can actually take.
No session looks the same because no two women are in the same place.
How her Self Mentoring works:
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We meet over Zoom for a 55-minute session.
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Before we meet, you'll fill out an intake that helps me understand where you are so we can go deep right away.
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After our session, you'll receive personalized support, resources, and next steps.
There are two ways to work with me.
1. 3-Month Immersion: Six sessions over three months, with Slack support between calls. This is for women who are ready to commit to a sustained container for real change.
You'll have the space to go deep, build new patterns, and come out on the other side with clarity you can feel in your body.
2. Single Session: One focused session for a specific threshold, decision, or turning point. You'll leave with next steps and a recording to return to.
“I was hesitant about the investment at first, but working with Sara has been one of the most financially and energetically aligned decisions I’ve made."
"If I had joined her mentorship sooner, I would have saved thousands in poor business decisions and years of spinning my wheels. Her guidance helped me simplify, focus, and build a business rooted in my true gifts. It’s been a game-changer.”
– RACHEL FISHER, L.Ac.: Women’s Health Specialist, Founder of Compassionate Medicine
“Before I started working with Sara, I was feeling a bit stuck and overwhelmed—not because I lacked vision, but because I wasn’t sure which step needed to come first. I had two major projects on the table, and I kept circling between them, unsure how to prioritize. I wasn’t unclear about where I was going, but I needed help creating structure so I could move forward with less mental weight. Sara helped me identify what truly needed to happen first and how to build from there.
During our time together, I started to see how much consistency and simplicity I actually needed in my day-to-day systems. But we also went deeper—through IFS, we explored some personal and ancestral blocks, particularly around time, productivity, and feminine roles in my family. That inner work brought up things I didn’t expect but really needed to see.
I realized I need to structure my work around my spiritual practices, not the other way around. I learned to listen to myself more and stop pushing through out of habit. The coaching felt strategic and soulful, and that combination created space for real change.
Now I’m clearer on what’s been holding me back and more capable of addressing it. I feel more clarity in what’s to come next since we defined some pillar programs of my courses. I still have work to do, but I no longer feel like I’m blindly navigating it. Most tangibly, I completed a project I had procrastinated on for over a year and a half. Once we named it as the clear priority, I was able to finally finish it. That breakthrough opened the door to what’s next.
The weekly 'financial CEO dates' we set up became a real anchor point and gave me much-needed clarity to manage the day-to-day of running my business– helping me build better financial hygiene and more grounded decision-making.
If you’re feeling the pull to mentor with Sara, say yes. But also: make the time. To really make the most of this container, you’ll need to carve out space beyond the calls to reflect and implement. That’s what allows the deep work to actually land.
Sara is also an exceptional listener—calm, grounded, and quietly powerful. Just being in her presence can shift things. Some things came through for me that we didn’t even work on directly, and I believe it had to do with the power of her presence."
– Kathy Páez, Founder of 2Y Functional Yoga School
“If you’re looking for strategic support to get unstuck and show up in your life and business in ways that honor your vision, gifts, and intuition, working with Sara is a beautiful place to begin…so go for it!"
"I had been stuck in a spiral of overthinking and second-guessing the direction of my business. I felt like I was spinning in circles and wanted more clarity.
During our time together, I learned how deeply intuitive, gentle, and incredibly attuned Sara is. She met me right where I was and offered thoughtful, practical guidance. She helped me see that I already have a strong foundation, named the parts of my work that light me up, and nudged me to give myself permission to step away from the aspects that drain me.
Sara also helped me see that I’m further along than I thought. I feel more grounded and more confident about letting my business evolve in ways that are true to me and the work I’m doing in the world. I'm trying on new boundaries and prioritizing more aligned offers now."
– Tiffani R. Brown
Founder, Monroe Impact Advisors
“You catalyzed a journey that has changed my life.
"The work you helped me create with Neuroscience Yoga has morphed into an online course that helps people with migraines using the tools of holistic neurology, which includes nutrition, supplements, yoga, and meditation, among other things.
I have helped dozens of people across the country, and I love my work.”
– A.B., Medical Doctor
Carrie Haynes, LPC
“Doing this work has helped me feel more centered, clear, and connected to myself. As a result, I have been moving forward with increased confidence and ease.”
“Working with Sara was an unexpectedly powerful experience. She is a quiet force, providing practical business guidance and structure blended with a insight and intuition. "
"Before working with Sara I was feeling stuck and at ends trying to identify and plan next steps for my business. Working together using her unique blend of IFS, intuition, and no nonsense tasks I was able to gain new levels of clarity and permission to make my business more a reflection of myself and what works for my life now. If you are ready to move beyond gimmicks and quick fixes and really get into the practical realities of what it takes to build an aligned business while staying true to your-Self, Sara is a wonderful guide along the path.”
– Erin Schweber LPC, LMT, R-DMT, PMH-C
"Working with Sara was transformational."
"As a visual person, I had been intrigued by IFS as a healing modality. I reached out to Sara at a time where I felt like traditional therapy had become a bit stale for me. This work has been invaluable in helping me navigate my relationship with Self and others. I very much appreciate the impact that working with Sara has had."
– Lauren Garvey;
CEO & Founder of the TackHack
“Before I started working with Sara, I was feeling a bit lost regarding how to shift aspects of my business. I was pretty burnt out and did not have much support."
"During our time together, I learned a lot about the steps I needed to take to create a business model.
I also became aware of how important my spiritual practice is for my business. Now, I feel more inspired to take the steps to change my business model.
Sara helped me normalize the process of change and uncertainty. I am moving at my own pace and feel more confident about that rhythm.
To any woman considering doing this, I would say Sara has a grounded and clear way of helping cultivate the steps needed to create work you love.
She’s full of resources, inspiration and ideas and is a profound and supportive guide.”
– Erin Tanner Jospe; Somatic Therapist & Mindfulness Teacher
“Mentoring with Sara was truly a life-changing experience."
"Thanks to Sara, I feel so much lighter, more confident, and more self-compassionate.”
– Bethany O'Connor
Burnout & Resilience Coach
“Sara’s wisdom and support is practical and informed by experience for soulful people who have a mission to lead and be of service without sacrificing their values or ability to make a living."
"Before I started working with Sara, I was feeling stuck around moving forward in my business and overwhelmed by some of the tasks I have to complete before doing what I’m really here to do as a solopreneur and healer/teacher/coach.
I was also torn between the next iteration I envision for myself and how to keep what I am already doing rolling.
During our time together, I gained some clarity around what to focus on and ideas for making things simpler and more streamlined. Sara also provided knowledgable feedback so that I was not just testing ideas in my own head.
Now, I have a sense of the direction I want to go and next steps. Sara helped me see that it is worth going directly towards my vision and not keep myself busy with what I’ve already done. I have more clarity and courage to move forward. "
–Reise Eiseman-Sanchez Tanner; MA, PhD Candidate, Story Medicine Practitioner, Depth Coach & Women’s Spirituality Educator
“Before we started I was feeling ultra stuck and confused about my next steps professionally."
"During our time together I was able to gain clarity and realize that I was trying to force something that wasn’t in alignment with my passion.
Now I actually feel so excited about what’s coming next! I feel supported and validated and seen by Sara.
I highly recommend working with Sara. I’ve already referred two colleagues! You’ll feel seen, heard and sufficiently challenged, and leave with clarity and usable resources. ”
–Tobi Bakken, LCPC
"For the first time in years, I feel truly free.”
"Sara put me face to face with myself—I could no longer hide behind what was ‘easy’ or ‘convenient.’ She challenged me to get real.
As a result, I resigned from a job that was draining my heart and soul and made the firm decision that moving forward, my work must be deeply aligned."
– Rana Khoury; Yoga & Breathwork Instructor
“It is worth doing hand-to-hand combat with your own fears (if that’s what it takes!), to have the opportunity to work with Sara."
"I walked away believing FOR THE FIRST TIME that I’m capable of living the dreams I have for my company….Sara brought her own brilliance, experience, compassion, intuition, and magic to the process.
This was a HUGE investment for me, and one I'm incredibly glad I trusted myself to make. I have a newfound trust in my ability to make the big dreams real for me.
Sara, I LOVED every part of this experience. You are a master teacher and guide.”
– Lori Mihalich-Levin; Washington D.C.
Founder of The Mindful Return
“Mentoring with Sara left a profound impact on my emotional, mental & spiritual health."
"Her guidance is skillfully crafted & intuitively led. As a therapist myself, I was impressed with her consistent ability to create a safe space of exploration, while guiding me directly to the places I needed to go. I highly recommend working in any capacity with Sara!”
– Brittany Bares: therapist
“This experience has been game-changing for me....and worth every penny."
"I feel like I am leaving with knowledge and a toolbox full of ideas to succeed in launching my new life- career and otherwise.
Working to create a brighter future, organize my goals, values, and purpose while doing IFS has enriched my life and I will carry this knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm with me going forward.
This is worth every penny and second of time spent if you are looking to grow as a person in a space where you feel safe, supported, and encouraged.
I truly appreciate all I’ve learned from this experience.”
–Sara Heisler; healer
Is this only for women who have a business?
What is Slack, and how do we use it in this mentoring relationship?
Can we do deep IFS work in these sessions?
How is this different from other mentoring or coaching?
Do you offer Discovery Calls?
What if I have a question I don't see answered on this page?
Some Important Details:
I share this with love: this isn't a place for quick fixes. And this work asks something of you. It's for women who are ready to be honest, to be held, and to act on what they find.
As you're deciding, I invite you to get quiet for a moment.
Feel into your heart, your body, and your Self.
Ask: Is this right for me, right now?
And: What would I do if I trusted myself completely?
Honor whatever answer comes.
If you land on a “Yes,” then I look forward to sharing this time with you.
And, because I value transparency, I also want to share our Client Policies.
You can read these here.
Meet your guide
Hi, I'm Sara Avant Stover.
I'm a Level 3 certified IFS practitioner, the author of The Way of the Happy Woman, The Book of SHE, and Handbook for the Heartbroken, and I've been mentoring women in spiritual leadership for over twenty-five years.
I know what it's like to have your inner life be rich and full while your outer world hasn't caught up yet. I've lived that gap.
Having moved through multiple reinventions, I've reshaped my own work and livelihood from the inside out, using the same three-world approach I now bring to every session.
Today, I live in Bordeaux, France with my husband and our dog Sadie, and I still sit down to meditate every single morning, the same practice I started thirty-one years ago.
This isn't something I learned from a textbook. It's something I live and embody every day.
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