Podcasts about internal family systems

Can You Imagine Having the Tools to Easily Rewrite Your Relationship with Intimacy and Create a More Fulfilling (and Juicier) Life? Join us on this episode of Shameless Sex, where we dive into the world of Intimacy Rewired. Not only will you learn about this online course that will transform your relationships and life, but you will also walk away with a few life changing tools to apply in your own life. Amy Baldwin and Ian Stratton are the masterminds behind this groundbreaking program, and they're here to share more about this program, alongside guests such as Dr. Nazanin Moali, Keeley Rankin, MA, Dr. Charlie Glickman, Sarah Tomchessen, and more. Here's what you can expect from this episode: • The whys and how-to's on easy tools for sexual and romantic healing that will last and actually change your life • A personal and intimate conversation with Amy and Ian about their journey to creating Intimacy Rewired and why they think healing doesn't always have to be hard (or unpleasant) • A deep dive into the course's unique approach to transforming intimacy, including how to break free from patterns that hold you back • A live demo (on April!) of their approach, using a real-life communication snag as an example • Insights into how the course can help you build a stronger, more resilient sense of self and create lasting change Ian Stratton, a lifelong healing nerd, has spent thousands of hours leading deep work with individuals and groups, blending Internal Family Systems, somatic psychotherapy, breathwork, and ethical psychedelic practice. His goal? To make personal growth real, practical, and accessible. Amy Baldwin brings her own brand of obsession to the table, and together, they've created a program that's simple, fun, and accessible. With a focus on active learning and integration, Intimacy Rewired is not just a course – it's a journey of transformation. So, what sets Intimacy Rewired apart from other courses and workshops? According to Ian and Amy, it's the combination of simple practices, habits, and actionable steps that make it stick. They'll share their approach, and you'll get a taste of what it's like to work with them. Ready to transform your intimacy and create a more fulfilling life? Shameless Sex listeners get $100 off the course – just head to ⁠https://intimacyrewired.com ⁠and mention the show. As Amy says, "Come play with us." Don't miss this opportunity to rewrite your relationship with intimacy and create a more fulfilling life.

This week, Thomas sits down with acclaimed poet and author Ross Gay for a conversation on the intrinsic link between joy and sorrow, and the importance of finding delight in a world where doing so feels increasingly difficult.Ross' work is focused on finding joy through human connection, from kinship and ancestry to the profound and powerful connection we feel when we help each other carry our sorrows. In this way, sorrow serves as an unexpected source of delight, a fundamental element of life that illuminates the precarity of joy, and thus its potency.Ross was also kind enough to share readings of some of his delightful poetry.✨ Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:

In today's episode, I'm sitting down with the incredible Sara Avant Stover for a conversation that is going to shift the way you see yourself, your business, and your inner world. We're diving deep into parts work (also known as Internal Family Systems or IFS) - the modality that has completely changed how I move through triggers, make decisions, show up as a mother, and lead inside my business. If you've ever wondered why you “know what to do” but still don't do it… or why certain patterns and fears keep resurfacing even as you grow… this episode is going to feel like a massive exhale. Sara breaks down the psychology, the spirituality, and the practicality of working with your inner parts in the most grounded, beautiful way.Here's what we drop into inside this episode:What IFS actually is, and how it connects your human self with your highest, divine selfThe difference between protectors, managers, firefighters, and exiles (and how to work with each of them)Why your triggers aren't the problem, but the doorwayHow re-parenting your inner parts creates real self-worth, emotional safety, and new neural pathwaysWhat to do in the moment when you feel activated, unseen, dismissed, or overwhelmedHow parts work helps entrepreneurs move through visibility fears, burnout patterns, undercharging, and people-pleasingWhy grief, heartbreak, and major life transitions (like motherhood or a big move) awaken the parts that need the most loveThe truth about building a sustainable business that honors your nervous system, your rhythms, and your humanityThis episode is truly a warm hug for your nervous system — equal parts grounding, eye-opening, and soul-nourishing. If it lands for you, come tell me over on Instagram (@iamnoravirginia).

**Building A Life We Don't Want To Escape From**In this episode of The Broke Girl Society Podcast, guest host Terra from the Ambitious Addicts Podcast talks with Annelise, a woman in recovery from gambling harm. Annelise shares how gambling escalated quickly during a period of intense financial stress and major life changes, and how an early win on a gambling app reinforced the belief that she could win again and fix everything. When fear and consequences grew, she took steps to interrupt the cycle, including using bet blocking tools, seeking support, and attending Gamblers Anonymous.The conversation focuses on Internal Family Systems (IFS), a therapy model Annelise uses both professionally and in her own recovery. She explains IFS as a way of understanding that we all have different internal parts, including protective parts and parts that hold pain. Annelise describes how addiction can function as a protective response when the system feels overwhelmed, and how healing begins when we approach these parts with curiosity and compassion rather than shame. She also emphasizes the importance of working with a therapist who is trained in IFS and trauma-informed care.Warning and Disclaimer: DisclaimerThis episode discusses gambling harm, addiction, shame, and trauma. The information shared is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. Internal Family Systems is a clinical therapy model. If you are struggling, please consider seeking support from a qualified licensed professional. If you are in crisis or feel unsafe, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline in your area.**If you are struggling with your mental health or having thoughts of self harm, please seek the help of professionals. We only speak from our own perspective and experience. This recording should not be used as a replacement for professional help but as encouragement in your recovery journey.  ~ This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better! https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/'~ Gamfin -  Financial Counseling with counselors who understand the impacts of gambling on financial health and individual goals. (For those in the US only). https://www.gamfin.org/ ~ Evive - An app that can help you better understand your relationship with gambling and help you navigate recovery in a new way! Use code BGS for ONE year free!! https://www.getevive.com/~ Birches Health - Find a Gambling Certified Therapist through telehealth that allows you to have a session in the comfort of your own home. https://bircheshealth.com/brokegirlsocietyResource Book: https://bgs-media.com/resources/-************************************************************************************************************If you'd like to support the work I do please rate this episode (Please be Kind!)#gamblingaddiction#recovery#gamblersanonymous#gamblingHelpful links:https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources Herehttps://800gambler.org/https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/https://gamblersinrecovery.com/ - 24/7 meetings all over the worldhttps://recoveryroadonline.com/ - meetings throughout the dayChristina Cook: https://thebrokegirlsociety.com/ / christina@thebrokegirlsociety.comUK Help:https://gordonmoody.org.uk/https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/services/new-beginningsAustralia Help:https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/Canada Help:https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/problem-gambling

You know that moment when something inside you says "screw it—I deserve this, life's too short for all these rules"? It might happen after you've been trying to "be good", or it might happen just from thinking about cutting back. You might think this part is sabotaging you, making everything harder. But what if this part is actually trying to help you? In this episode, we explore the "screw it" part using parts psychology, understand what it's really trying to give you, and learn how to work with it instead of against it.What You'll Discover:The "screw it" part isn't sabotaging you—it's trying to help youThe cycle two parts that keeps you stuckWhy January 1st won't change you (and what will)How to work with your parts instead of fighting against yourselfIf you're caught in the cycle of being "good" and then saying "screw it," this episode will help you understand what's really happening—and how to break free.Struggling to do this work alone? Schedule a Breakthrough Call to explore one-on-one support.Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.

This week, Thomas sits down with Kyle Dietrich, a trauma-informed leadership coach and the founder of Grounded Idealist, for a hopeful conversation about how personal and global crises can spark radical transformation, and how we can build a supportive healing architecture for service workers, healers, parents, and anyone committed to bettering our world.They explore the crucial link between inner work and social change, the need for trauma-informed support for people who've dedicated their lives to helping others, and what resources are essential for all of us to achieve conscious relational systems and sustainable healing.✨ Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:

If you've ever felt pulled apart by old triggers, family dynamics, or the loudest parts of yourself, this episode is for you. We will talk about spiritual integration — the slow, daily work of turning insights into real-life habits so your highest self can actually drive the bus. I share what helped me on a recent trip home: pausing before reacting, checking in with my energy, and using a simple energy-bubble meditation to feel safe and whole. You'll hear about how I noticed shame creeping in like a runaway train, and how small, gentle conversations with those younger, exiled parts of myself changed everything. We also get into parts work — a friendly intro to Internal Family Systems — and how shame, anger, or fear can be signals that a part of you needs to be seen, not punished. The episode is full of real-time tools: name the part that's speaking, ask what story it believes, and invite it back to the table with compassion. Boundaries come up as a huge piece of integration. When you know your core self, your edges become clear: what's yours to carry and what isn't, which conversations you'll engage in and which you won't, and what parts of your life are sacred and just for you. I share specific boundary types to experiment with — physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual — and why protecting those edges helps your creativity and clarity thrive. Integration needs quiet. The episode is a reminder that rest and small rituals such as walks without your phone, journaling, visualization, or engaging in creativity are not luxuries — that's where the real work happens. Try tiny practices: pause and breathe before you answer, journal a micro-conversation with a younger part, or give yourself permission to keep one dream private. This is not one-and-done — integration is lifelong and seasonal. But the small, steady turns toward wholeness really add up.  Thanks for listening and for making space to be whole. Stay curious, stay kind to yourself, and keep returning to where it's quiet.

Send Us a Message!A winter squall hit the moment we sat down to record—perfect timing for a conversation about meeting the storm without losing yourself. We welcome Lacee Gengenbacher, a licensed mental health counselor turned shadow witch, to explore how shadow alchemy transforms fear, shame, and reactivity into clarity, choice, and real power. Together we unpack a grounded path from talk therapy to parts work, somatic intelligence, and sacred journeying—practices that turn “I don't know” from a roadblock into a guide.Lacee shares how Internal Family Systems helped her listen to protectors instead of battling them, and how curiosity plus love creates room for the shadow to reveal its gifts. We discuss the difference between ego advice and channeled guidance, what it means to be the “hollow bone,” and why triggers are invitations to alignment rather than proof of failure. A powerful story about her son on the basketball court shows compassion in action, while a raw account of neighbor conflict becomes a lesson in boundaries, cords, and redirecting energy back to source.In this episode we explore:• living the storm metaphor with intention• moving from licensed counselor to shadow witch identity• IFS parts work reframed as alchemy• somatic cues as truth signals in the body• journeywork as a container for the “I don't know”• triggers as invitations to alignment not shame• cords, protection, and redirecting energy to source• compassion in conflict and community dynamics• shop as portal: tools, tarot, spell bar, and sessions• practical ways to witness and release shadowWe also step inside Mountain Witch, Lacee's Bozeman shop—a portal for practical magic. From tarot for direction to shadow alchemy sessions and a hands-on spell bar, the space is designed to help you slow down, hear your body, and anchor new beliefs with ritual. If “positive vibes only” has ever felt hollow, this conversation offers another way: receive the energy, learn its message, alchemize what's heavy, and decide what stays. Subscribe now, share this with a friend who's ready to meet their shadow, and leave a review telling us which part of you is asking to be seen next.Visit https://www.mountainwitchmt.com/ for more information! Moon Rising Shamanic Institute Links:Website: https://moonrisinginstitute.com/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/moonrisinginstituteFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/moonrisingmysticsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonrising.instituteYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@moonrisinginstituteSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://moonrisinginstitute.kit.com/spiritguide Book a session with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/90-minutes-intensiveBook a FREE 10 minute connect call with Christine: https://calendly.com/christinerenee/10-minute-connect-call-srpt

Robert Falconer is best known for his extensive involvement with Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy as a practitioner, teacher, and writer. For the past decade or more Bob Falconer has devoted himself full-time to IFS work. In that time he has attended all levels of IFS training offered, and has been at many workshops and events with Richard Schwartz both as assistant and participant. In addition to studying with many of the other senior IFS trainers, He also co-authored a book with Richard Schwartz entitled, Many Minds, One Self. His other books include The Others Within Us, When You're Going Through Hell ...Keep Going, and just recently released this month, Spirit. His focus is now on the study of spiritual presence experiences.His new book is OUT NOW!https://robertfalconer.us/spirit-book/Chris Hancock is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and founder of Therapy Outside the Box. Through a variety of holistic and integrative approaches rooted in connection, clinical and personal experience, Chris incorporates more spiritual practices into his counseling work blending dynamic, relational, intuitive, energetic, transpersonal Internal Family Systems, quasi-shamanic, modern mystical, creative and practical approaches. Chris helps awakening souls discover all parts of Self, heal & release what doesn't serve, transform breakdowns into breakthroughs, and embody greater wholeness, purpose, vitality, authenticity and awakened empowerment.Learn more about Chris:therapyoutsidethebox.comIG @therapyoutsidethebox--Get in touch: robinsmithshow@gmail.comCall the hotline: +1 (301) 458-0883Follow Robin on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/robinsmithBecome a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therobinsmithshowGot a question? We'd love to hear from you!

Mapping your parts is a powerful exercise from Internal Family Systems IFS to heal from trauma Learn the skills to Regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Today we're going to do something a little different. We're going to do an exercise from Internal Family Systems called “Mapping your Parts”. In IFS we come to see our different feelings, inner voices, thoughts, urges or habits as “parts” that interact like an internal family. Because when we can see them clearly and learn to listen to them, our parts can start to work together for our good. This exercise can help you when you're internally conflicted, or have a difficult decision to make, or when you keep reacting to a situation in a way that you don't like or understand. IFS is a respected treatment modality for working through trauma or PTSD or Childhood Trauma. Your parts can give you a lot of insight into what's going on. Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell Learn more in one of my in-depth mental health courses: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com Support my mission on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therapyinanutshell Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.therapyinanutshell.com Check out my favorite self-help books: https://kit.co/TherapyinaNutshell/best-self-help-books  Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger Institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction. And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services. Copyright Therapy in a Nutshell, LLC

To find out more and join the Faithfully Growing Community, visit exploreifs.comSummaryIn this episode, Tim Fortescue explores the intersection of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and spirituality, discussing how these concepts can coexist and support personal healing. He delves into the experience of overwhelm, the importance of self-energy, and the role of compassion in navigating inner chaos. Through practical steps and personal anecdotes, Tim guides listeners in recognizing their parts, practicing self-compassion, and accessing their inner wholeness.TakeawaysMany people feel a longing for connection to something larger than themselves.Spirituality can bring warmth and meaning, but also pain and wounds.The self is inherently compassionate and whole, regardless of external beliefs.Healing involves turning toward our inner parts with curiosity and tenderness.Flooding occurs when multiple parts overwhelm our system, leading to chaos.Self-energy is a calm, compassionate presence that can guide us through overwhelm.Practicing self-compassion can create space for healing and integration.Naming our parts helps us understand and manage our inner experiences.We can access self-energy without needing to adhere to a specific spiritual belief.Our inner world is a sanctuary where every part has dignity.Sound Bites"Just naming them helps.""Just being together.""Step one, pause."Chapters00:00 Exploring the Intersection of IFS and Spirituality06:34 The Nature of the Self and Its Inherent Qualities11:12 Understanding Inner Parts and Their Roles16:28 Personal Journey: Embracing Authenticity and Connection22:15 Practicing Compassionate Presence Within24:31 Introduction to Internal Family Systems and Overwhelm24:36 Final Thoughts on Overwhelm and Self-CareKeywordsInternal Family Systems, spirituality, self-energy, overwhelm, compassion, healing, mindfulness, mental health, emotional awareness, personal growth

This week, Thomas is joined once again by the founder of Internal Family Systems, Dr. Richard Schwartz, for a deep exploration of how we can integrate collective trauma work into our daily lives, relationships, and communities.Combining wisdom from psychology and spiritual traditions, they discuss fresh insights on creating a holistic healing framework for modern times that expands our traditional understanding of therapy and healing by addressing deeply ingrained ancestral and collective wounds.They also explore the power of accessing the core Self to help us release individual and inherited burdens, and how this process of unburdening can accelerate our collective evolution and influence the greater health of humanity.✨ Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:

Alrighty. As Mental Health is at a all time high in the transitioning world we cohabitate, I need to bring attention to THE COST. I just read this really sharp take on the whole therapy conversation in America, and I wanted to break it down for you.The main point is pretty straightforward: the mental-health crisis isn't mostly about a lack of therapy.A PERSONAL NOTE: Hyper Sensational Therapy vs. Real Healing: Why Presence MattersThere's a trend in therapy that prizes spectacle over substance — dramatic techniques, flashy protocols, and quick-fix promises that look impressive but often miss what actually keeps people stuck. I've trained across many modalities — hypnotherapy, trauma‑informed approaches, EMDR, archetypal healing, Internal Family Systems, and more — and I've learned something important: technique alone isn't the point.The core of real change is simple and often quiet. At the heart of my practice is being a natural intuitive and a committed witness, informed by relational neuroscience and energetics.What matters most is presence. Presence is the first and most powerful intervention. When a practitioner can hold steady, attuned, and nonreactive, clients are able to drop the performance and melt into vulnerability. That's when the body speaks, the nervous system moves, and grief, fear, shame, or confusion can be processed rather than re-enacted.Is Therapy Costing You?Money stress, loneliness, and the fact that a lot of the old ways we used to cope (church, bars, big friend groups, family nearby) have basically disappeared.Therapy can be helpful for some people, no question, especially the roughly one in four adults dealing with real mental illness.But it's been turned into this mandatory first step for everyone, almost like a luxury product.The message everywhere online is: you can't date, you can't be happy, you can't even really live until you've spent years and thousands of dollars ‘working on yourself.'And that's starting to feel off.What's interesting is that this same pressure has quietly taken over a lot of spiritual and self-development communities too.You see it all the time now: before you can meditate properly, manifest anything, or even show up to a retreat or a ceremony, you're told you have to ‘do your trauma work first' or ‘heal your inner child.'Therapy-speak has become the new gatekeeper — even in spaces that used to be about direct connection to something bigger.It's like you're not allowed to seek meaning or transcendence until you've paid a therapist to sign off on your emotional résumé.A lot of the happiest countries in the world don't have therapy on every corner.They have strong safety nets, affordable housing, universal healthcare, higher wages, or super tight family and community bonds.When people aren't constantly worried about losing everything, their mental health — and honestly their spiritual life — tends to be a lot richer.Meanwhile, social media is flooded with therapy language (boundaries, attachment styles, trauma, self-care), and most of it comes from people who are actually doing fine.A huge percentage of the mental-health advice on TikTok and Instagram is misleading or flat-out wrong, but it spreads because vulnerability gets clicks and likes.On the access side, the U.S. actually has plenty of therapists overall — more than doctors or dentists per capita.The real problem is cost and distribution: rural areas have almost none, most don't take insurance, and if you're on Medicaid or Medicare you're often out of luck.If you've got money, therapy is as easy as booking a workout class.If you don't, good luck.There's also a growing gender gap.Women are twice as likely to get mental-health treatment, partly because three-quarters of therapists are women, and a lot of guys just don't feel understood in those rooms.Young men in particular are falling behind faster than any other group (education, jobs, relationships, suicide rates), and the loudest cultural voices either ignore them or blame them.So some end up drifting toward the only places that at least pretend to listen, even if those places are toxic.The piece ends with a pretty blunt line: social media platforms and influencers — and honestly a lot of modern spiritual spaces — make more money when people stay anxious and stuck in endless processing.The bigger fixes aren't another app, another $200 session, or another ten-week trauma course.They're economic security, real-life community, fitness, taking social risks, and rebuilding the basic stuff that makes humans feel connected, safe, and open to something deeper.That's the gist of it. 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Richard Schwartz and Cece Sykes, who—along with Martha Sweezy— have recently co-authored a book on Internal Family Systems for Addictions. Richard is the Founder of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model, a pioneering approach to psychotherapy which can be used to treat a wide range of problems, including eating disorders, self harm, addiction, and trauma. Cece is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and IFS Senior Trainer with over thirty years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples and families, specialising in working with the effects of trauma and addiction. In this lively and wide-ranging discussion, we cover: — A basic intro to the IFS Model — The root causes of addiction from an IFS lens — Why IFS offers a highly effective treatment modality for addictive processes — Best practices for using IFS when treating addiction and also important things to avoid. And more. You can learn more about Cece's work at www.cecesykeslcsw.com and find out information about Dr Schwartz's upcoming IFS trainings by visiting www.ifs-institute.com. --- Cece Sykes, LCSW, ACSW; IFS Senior Trainer, US and international. Contributed to Levels 1 and 2 IFS training manuals and teaches L1 as well as L2 Trauma and Addiction. Cece has over thirty years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples and families, specializing in work with the effects of trauma and addiction. Her chapter on compassionate approaches to addictive process appears in IFS: Innovations and Elaborations, 2016, Routledge. Cece also has special interests in spiritual practices intersecting with therapy and in the impact of psychotherapy upon the life of the therapist and she lectures, consults and leads workshops on all of these topics. Cece lives and works in the city of Chicago. Richard Schwartz, PhD., began his career as a systemic family therapist and an academic. Grounded in systems thinking, Dr. Schwartz developed Internal Family Systems (IFS) in response to clients' descriptions of various parts within themselves. He focused on the relationships among these parts and noticed that there were systemic patterns to the way they were organized across clients. He also found that when the clients' parts felt safe and were allowed to relax, the clients would experience spontaneously the qualities of confidence, openness, and compassion that Dr. Schwartz came to call the Self. He found that when in that state of Self, clients would know how to heal their parts. A featured speaker for national professional organizations, Dr. Schwartz has published many books and over fifty articles about IFS. Learn more at: www.ifs-institute.com. --- 3 Books Cece Recommends Every Therapist Should Read: — Drug use for grown-ups: Chasing liberty in the land of fear - Dr. Carl L. Hart - https://amzn.to/41YvsCJ — Unbroken Brain, A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction - Szalavitz, Maia - https://amzn.to/3oVEBgu — No Bad Parts; Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with IFS. Sounds- Richard Schwartz - https://amzn.to/3NuwDFu 3 Books Richard Recommends Every Therapist Should Read: — Internal Family Systems Therapy for Addictions - Cece Sykes, Martha Sweezy, Richard C. Schwartz - https://amzn.to/3Hyyqpc — Internal Family Systems Therapy: Second Edition - Richard Schwartz - https://amzn.to/44sagX9 — Introduction to Internal Family Systems- Richard Schwartz - https://amzn.to/3HBfgiC

Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with self-compassion teacher, somatic coach, IFS practitioner, and soon-to-be author Soulla Demetriou. We explore what it really means to come home to yourself, befriend your inner world, and move through life with more ease, compassion, and truth.In this conversation, we talk about:• Soulla's storyHow her early experiences with anxiety and panic opened the door to yoga, mindfulness, somatics, and eventually Internal Family Systems (IFS).• What self-compassion truly isNot clichés or forced positivity — but a daily practice of inner friendship, boundaries, honesty, and care.• The nervous system's role in healingWhy so many of our patterns come from old protective responses, and how safety changes everything.• A simple, grounded explanation of IFSHow our “parts” develop, what they're trying to protect, and how self-energy (the clear sky beneath the weather) helps bring them into balance.• The wound of “not enoughness”Why so many of us carry it, and how we begin healing it gently.• Returning to who we really areThe beautiful overlap between IFS self-energy and the Ayurvedic idea of living from sattva, clarity, and inner steadiness.About Soulla DemetriouSoulla is a somatic and transformational coach, IFS practitioner, mindfulness teacher, and author of the upcoming book You Have Always Been Enough. She supports people around the world in reconnecting with their inner truth and emotional sovereignty.Connect with SoullaWebsiteInstagram→ Begin a free 7-Day Self-Compassion Journey — a beautiful, practical introduction to building a kinder relationship with yourself→ Pre-order Soulla's book: You Have Always Been Enough: A Healing Guide to Self-Love and Inner Freedom→ Explore Soulshine Retreats in Spain→ Curious about working 1:1 with Soulla — simply email her to have a chat and find out more: soulla@soulshinewithsoulla.comResources:Ayurvedic Dosha Quick Reference Guide Abhyanga Self Massage Guide Weekend Nervous System Reset Nourished For Resilience Workbook Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.comand @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram

This week I talk with IFS therapist and teacher, Kendhal Hart, about the real-world practice of IFS, how she integrates it with EMDR, and her view of IFS as a neurodivergent clinician. Kendhal is the author of Treating Trauma with EMDR and IFS, a new book that offers clinicians a practical and compassionate guide to integrating the two models. She shares openly about her recent autism diagnosis and how her neurodifferences shapes the way she understands, lives, and teaches Internal Family Systems. We explore what it looks like to practice IFS in real time, outside of demos, outside of formal training, and inside the small everyday moments where our parts and Self show up. We discuss: Practical IFS steps tailored for neurodivergent minds What's missing in many IFS trainings How EMDR complements the IFS healing steps Befriending parts before moving to Phase 4 of EMDR How to track our internal systems throughout the day How to reflect parts and Self back to clients in simple terms IFS as a lifestyle I didn't want this conversation to end. If you love IFS and want a fresh take on living and embodying it every day, in the real world, this episode is for you. Kendhal's book: Treating Trauma with EMDR and IFS: A Clinician's Guide to Integrating Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy with Internal Family Systems About Kendhal Dr. Kendhal Hart is a trainer, consultant, and trauma educator who helps therapists integrate IFS and EMDR. She is known for her nuanced, experiential approach to teaching and for supporting clinicians in developing confidence, clinical intuition, and sustainable practice. About The One Inside I started this podcast to help spread IFS out into the world and make the model more accessible to everyone. Seven years later, that's still at the heart of all we do.  Join The One Inside Substack community for bonus conversations, extended interviews, meditations, and more. Find Self-Led merch at The One Inside store. Listen to episodes and watch clips on YouTube. Follow me on Instagram @ifstammy or on Facebook at The One Inside with Tammy Sollenberger. I co-create The One Inside with Jeff Schrum, a Level 2 IFS practitioner and coach. Resources New to IFS? My book, The One Inside: Thirty Days to Your Authentic Self, is a great place to start. Want a free meditation? Sign up for my email list and get "Get to Know a Should Part" right away. Sponsorship Want to sponsor an episode of The One Inside? Email Tammy. 

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Send us a textIn this latest conversation with our favourite Boomers, Barb and Tim revisit the topic of avoidant attachment—why it happens, how it shows up, and what it feels like when you're in a relationship with someone who has it. Building on their previous discussion, they explore the nuances between dismissive and fearful avoidance, the classic pursuer–distancer dynamic, and why so many people are suddenly recognizing these patterns in themselves and others.Tim opens up about his own disorganized attachment style and the healing work he's done through self-awareness and Internal Family Systems therapy. Barb shares her experience growing up in a chaotic home and how that shaped her people-pleasing tendencies. Together, they break down the common signs of avoidance, the cultural factors that can influence it, and the emotional “dance” that often forms between anxious and avoidant partners.It's a thoughtful, honest conversation about recognizing our patterns, understanding the people we love, and learning how to move toward healthier, more connected relationships.To connect with Tim, visit his website at https://timwadecoaching.com/Find us on Instagram @convoswithboomerspod .If you like our show, make sure you follow us on your favourite Podcast player. Feel free to rate and review our show and tell us what you'd like to hear, and what other topics you'd like Barb to explore!

How can joy and curiosity help us navigate the most difficult times in our lives?This week, Thomas is joined once again by Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald, a trauma researcher, life coach, and author, to explore how curiosity and imagination are some of our most important and most trainable tools when we're facing relational conflicts, traumatic experiences, grief and loss, and anxiety inducing news cycles. It might seem counterintuitive, but these resources give us much needed perspective, help us foster deeper, more genuine connections, and bring awareness to inner patterns that aren't serving us.Thomas and Dr. McDonald also discuss the deeply relational nature of trauma, the need for collective awareness and witnessing to bring about healing, breaking cycles, and the complex nature of evil.✨ Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:

In today's expansive conversation, I sit down with Danielle Carron, a therapist, spiritual guide, and mystic who bridges Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, meditation, and consciousness work. Danielle and I first met at the IFS conference and immediately bonded over our shared love of quantum physics, the mystery of time, and the sacred nature of healing. At 19 years old, Danielle survived a traumatic rock-climbing accident that initiated a profound Near Death Experience (NDE)—one that revealed timelessness, unconditional love, and the truth of who she really is beyond fear, identity, and the limits of the body. That experience became the foundation of her life's mission: bringing the sacred into healing and helping others awaken through their pain. This episode explores how meditation can access the same expansive, transcendent states of consciousness Danielle touched in her NDE—states of nonlinear time, eternal connection, and pure Self-energy. We explore what becomes possible when parts soften back and give us space to experience our higher consciousness directly. This is a deep, beautiful conversation that bends time itself.   Topics We Cover How we met at the conference + shared love of quantum physics and time Danielle's Near Death Experience at age 19 and how it transformed her life Linear vs. nonlinear time and why it matters for healing Meditation as a pathway to expansive, transcendent states of Self The timeless nature of Self and accessing Divine unconditional love Parts that fear transcendence and how to support them Letting go of survival-driven linear time The theme of unconditional love in NDEs and Self-energy Discussion of Danielle's 45-minute meditation for nonlinear time My personal experience practicing her meditation Benefits of transcendent states + how present work impacts the past Recommendations for accessing higher consciousness through meditation “Who am I when my parts give me space?” About Danielle Carron, MS, MA, SEP, LPC Danielle has been working with clients in private practice for over 17 years. At age 19, she lived through a rock-climbing fall and a profound Near Death Experience that changed everything. It revealed her true identity beyond fear, beyond the body, and beyond linear time. Since then, Danielle has devoted her life to bridging psychology, embodiment, meditation, and the sacred. Her work integrates Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, spiritual practice, and consciousness studies. She guides clients into their wholeness—mind, body, and soul. She is a therapist, mystic, teacher, and companion for the full human experience.   Connect with Danielle Website: daniellecarron.com Contact: https://daniellecarron.com/contact/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@daniellep.carronlpc3706   __________________________ Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below   Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/ Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact  Instagram: @nataliedeering _____________________________   Donate to the podcast Here!    Interested in sponsoring an episode of the podcast? Upgrade your business and let more people know about your amazing services or products by reaching hundreds to thousands of people by sponsoring an episode for only $100!  Please email ndwellness.services@therapysecure.com for more information.  Thank you for the support!    *Please support the podcast by following, rating, and leaving a review*

Send us a textWhat is subconscious therapy and how is it different from traditional talk therapy?If you're interested in moving away from limiting beliefs or self-sabotaging behaviours, or getting unstuck from stressful or traumatic events, listen to my guest this week Krishna Avalon, a licensed acupuncturist, subconscious therapist, PSYCH-K facilitator, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner who has helped over 32k patients and clients achieve their health and wellness goals over the last 24 years. She specializes in subconscious therapy, Internal Family Systems, and the nervous system. Her work is grounded in neuroscience and ancient medicine.Krishna shares with us how we can navigate difficult challenges in our lives and grow into a better relationship with ourselves, others and the world around us.She shows us that it is possible to overcome hard things so that we feel better, live more impactfully, and perform at our highest potential. You can find out more about Krishna's work on https://www.krishnaavalon.com/And follow her on Linkedin @Krishna Avalon M.ac  You can follow Host Lou Hamilton on Instagram @brave_newgirl and on Linkedin @LouHamiltoncreatelabPS. Lou helps you transform your health & wellbeing: LOU'S LIFE LAB SERVICES HEREFor Lou's creative wellbeing and art practice go to CREATE LAB or LOUHAMILTONARTJoin our Brave New Girls retreats to reset and reconnect with what really matters to you.Music licensed from Melody Loops.Support the showBrave New Girls podcast champions women rebel raisers moving mountains for people & the planet. The podcast ranks in top 2.5% globally, and currently No 12 in the top "45 Best UK Women's Podcasts to Listen to", with Host Lou Hamilton, artist, author & wellbeing coach. https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_women_podcasts/ Thank you for listening and please subscribe to keep up to date on new episodes as they're released.Lou is the founder of Brave New Girl Media- bringing you inspiration, support and growth.Sign up to our emails for inspiration, support & growth and LOU'S LIFE LAB free downloadable guide https://bravenewgirlmedia.comInsta @brave_newgirlBooks: Dare to Share- bestselling guide to podcast guesting FEAR LESS- coaching guide to living more bravely Brave New Girl- How to be Fearless Paintings & Public Art www.LouHamiltonArt.comInsta @LouHamiltonArt

Do you ever feel unsure if the guidance you're receiving is truly your intuition or just fear and old trauma in disguise? In this episode, I sit down with Olivia Testa to explore the transformative power of parts work and how it can help you reconnect with your inner wisdom.We dive into:What parts work (and Internal Family Systems) really is, and why it's life-changingPractical exercises to meet and listen to your inner parts at homeHow to tell the difference between intuition and fearHow Kelly was taught to facilitate shamanic Soul RetrievalsMeeting the critical part and the inner dialogue that can happen when you're called to step into something bigWhy all your parts have wisdomHow working with your parts can deepen creativity, calm, clarity, and self-compassionRecommended reading materialsSchedule your final Soul Reading with Kelly Here before they come to a close on December 21st, 2025.Kelly Rich (@TheKellyRich) is a seeress, educator, writer, and designer of soul-centered spaces. She guides women in business to step into their power through the rhythms of nature, cycles of the body, and feminine wisdom. She helps women create in ways that are aligned with their essence, blending soulful strategy with intuitive guidance to create, and grow with purpose. Work with Kelly or explore what's new at www.thekellyrich.comOlivia (@olivia_testa_lcsw) is an LCSW, reiki practitioner, and yoga teacher who offers a non pathologizing, multifaceted approach to healing and growth. Her practice came to be with the intent to guide women toward feeling more centered and resourced within. Olivia creates opportunities for you to feel more at home within yourself and access your innate wisdom through a variety of practices like Internal Family Systems, meditation, energy work and other somatic offerings. https://www.olivia-testa.com/

Feeling disconnected or stuck? In this short teaching from Thomas, you'll learn how to tap into an embodied awareness of your inner light and channel the higher consciousness of your soul to unlock creativity, innovation, and direction for your future. This deep session offers guidance on refining your inner world to listen for the subtle stream of future insights, bringing needed updates and making you more open to previously unseen potential paths.✨ Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:

This week, Thomas sits down with Dr. Richard Schwartz, the founder of Internal Family Systems, for an in-depth discussion on the power of healing in groups, intergenerational and ancestral trauma healing, and the relationship between therapy and spirituality—all topics that are featured in their forthcoming book; Releasing Our Burdens: A Guide to Healing Individual, Ancestral, and Collective Trauma.Thomas and Dr. Schwartz dive deep into the phenomena of ancestral and collective "legacy burdens", which are traumas from our shared past that unconsciously drive our current behavior and societal conflicts. They share therapeutic and spiritual strategies for addressing these inherited wounds, and discuss the urgent need for what Thomas calls a “collective healing architecture” to mend social fragmentation and revitalize our democratic systems.They also share insights on the importance of our interconnection with the natural world and the need for safe spaces to access “Self Energy,” where the profound impacts of individual parts work can amplify collective healing.✨ Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:

In this solo episode, Krista schools us on Internal Family Systems, parts work, and attachment styles, while sharing her most recent (+ vulnerable!) dating experiences. Gain a deeper understanding of your inner world to set you up for healthier relationships! Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top rated podcast.With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Mircodose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought provoking conversations…all in digestible episodes that are less than 10 minutes.Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify here and on Apple here.

In this episode of Empowered Through Compassion, I sit down with psychologist Dr. Tori Olds to explore the simple and profound act of slowing down. Tori is known for her clarity, depth, and ability to translate complex emotional processes into something the body can feel. Our conversation centers on what becomes possible when we pause long enough to listen to the quiet truths living inside us. Together we explore Coherence Therapy and the idea that symptoms are not random. They are expressions of implicit emotional learning. These learnings often formed early in life, outside of conscious awareness, and continue to shape how we protect ourselves. Coherence Therapy gives us a way to bring these emotional truths into the light, making the implicit explicit. When people can see the juxtapositions or mismatches between what they consciously believe and what their inner emotional world holds as true, real transformation becomes possible. Tori and I also talk about the elegance in the language and pacing of Internal Family Systems. Both of us have found that integration of models invites a more complete picture to understand how our inner systems are structured, and how we can heal trauma.  If you have ever felt stuck in the same emotional patterns, or sensed that something deeper is guiding your reactions, this conversation offers insight into what is going on in your mind and how it connects to your emotional history. This episode is an invitation to turn toward all of it with compassion.   #EmpoweredThroughCompassion #IFS #InternalFamilySystems #CoherenceTherapy #TraumaHealing #SomaticTherapy #EmotionalLearning #PartsWork #SelfLeadership #MindBodyConnection #TherapistLife #HealingJourney #ToriOlds #PodcastEpisode #NeuroscienceAndTrauma #PresentMomentHealing    

Send us a textIn this powerful conclusion to the Shadow Into Light series, host Andrea Atherton takes you deep into the sacred process of healing your shadow through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Jungian psychology. Discover how the parts of yourself you once rejected, the jealous one, the controller, the avoider, are not your enemies but wounded protectors longing for compassion. Andrea explores how IFS provides a roadmap for integrating these parts into conscious wholeness, offering a bridge between Carl Jung's wisdom of shadow integration and Dr. Richard Schwartz's transformative IFS model.Through storytelling, Andrea brings to life a couple's journey from reactivity to reconnection. You'll witness how two partners learned to pause, unblend from their protectors, and speak from their Higher Selves, turning conflict into an opportunity for healing. This episode dives into the roles of protectors, managers, and exiles, showing how love deepens when both people learn to witness and soothe each other's inner worlds. With poetic warmth and psychological depth, Andrea invites listeners to see relationships as sacred mirrors where the shadow can be integrated, not feared.Join Andrea as she guides you toward Self-led intimacy, where love becomes less about perfection and more about presence. Whether you're a therapist, couple, or spiritual seeker, this episode will illuminate how embracing your shadow creates emotional safety, lasting connection, and true inner freedom. 30-minute Consultation with Andrea https://www.andreaatherton.com/booking-calendarAndrea Atherton Websitehttps://www.andreaatherton.com/Love Anarchy Websitehttps://www.andreaatherton.com/podcasthttps://loveanarchypodcast.buzzsprout.comLove Anarchy Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/loveanarchypodcast/Andrea Atherton Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/andreaatherton-17/

How's your self-talk? If you're like most folks, it's probably not as kind as you'd like. In this episode, we'll talk about the power of positive self-talk and gratitude. We'll get into how the chatter of those more critical self-talk "voices" can be navigated and even the positives behind them (with some attention to Internal Family Systems perspective). We'll also guide you through some power strategies to make your self-talk kinder. A few of these include 'Grateful Self-Talk' and the concept of 'distanced self-talk' or 'illeism,' which involves speaking to yourself in the second or third person to create psychological distance and foster self-compassion. After listening, be sure to give these practices a try. They're powerful and well worth your time. Incorporating more positive self-talk is a real pathway to better mental health and wellbeing.  About: The Joy Lab Podcast blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, ease anxiety, and uplift mood. Join Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek for practical, mindfulness-based tools and positive psychology strategies to build resilience and create lasting joy. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! How's your self-talk? If you're like most folks, it's probably not as kind as you'd like. In this episode, we'll talk about the power of positive self-talk and gratitude. We'll get into how the chatter of those more critical self-talk "voices" can be navigated and even the positives behind them (with some attention to Internal Family Systems perspective). We'll also guide you through some power strategies to make your self-talk kinder. A few of these include 'Grateful Self-Talk' and the concept of 'distanced self-talk' or 'illeism,' which involves speaking to yourself in the second or third person to create psychological distance and foster self-compassion. After listening, be sure to give these practices a try. They're powerful and well worth your time. Incorporating more positive self-talk is a real pathway to better mental health and wellbeing.  About: The Joy Lab Podcast blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, ease anxiety, and uplift mood. Join Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek for practical, mindfulness-based tools and positive psychology strategies to build resilience and create lasting joy. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!   Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram TikTok Linkedin Watch on YouTube   Key moments: 00:00 Introduction to Joy Lab Podcast 00:32 Exploring Grateful Self-Talk 02:22 The Role of Internal Family Systems (IFS) 06:09 Distanced Self-Talk: Illeism Explained 08:55 Practical Applications and Personal Experiences 14:39 The Power of Gratitude and Self-Compassion 17:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts    Sources and Notes: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. More episodes about self-talk... our self compassion series is a great place to start: Self-Compassion: Don't Believe Everything You Think (about yourself) [ep. 26] Self-Compassion: Easing Up On Yourself [ep. 27] Self-Compassion: Remembering You're Not Alone [ep. 28] Full transcript here  Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram TikTok Linkedin Watch on YouTube    Sources and Notes: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. More episodes about self-talk... our self compassion series is a great place to start: Self-Compassion: Don't Believe Everything You Think (about yourself) [ep 26] Self-Compassion: Easing Up On Yourself [ep. 27] Self-Compassion: Remembering You're Not Alone [ep. 28]   Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

Today I am joined by MY coach Chrissy Marie! Chrissy is an embodiment coach who helps high achievers let go of people-pleasing and perfectionism and find joy in their lives. Her coaching incorporates inner child healing and the Internal Family Systems model to foster trust and communication among different aspects of oneself. Today Chrissy dives into common parts that her clients often struggle with: the fixer, the perfectionist, the protector, the pleaser. Chrissy believes that when we get to know and understand our inner community, we are able to come home to our inner, wise Self - where we embody curiosity, compassion, contentment, confidence, and clarity. Chrissy will encourage you to look inward and appreciate each part of yourself. She leads us through a powerful exercise on how to do this called “Airing Out the House.” This exercise will help to promote self-compassion, eliminate shame, and connect to your higher self.RESOURCES:Connect with Coach Chrissy:Website: Theartofaliveness.com (https://www.theartofaliveness.com/)Email: hello@theartofaliveness.comInstagram: @Comealivewithchrissy (https://www.instagram.com/comealivewithchrissy/)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CmtucciaroneFind more of Coach Chrissy's links over on the shownotes page! SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode19Thanks for listening! Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogiConnect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogiMore about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart PodcastHey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.

Psychotherapist Jason Shires shares how childhood trauma shapes adult relationships. Jason explains how internal defense mechanisms formed in childhood impact our partner choices and relationship patterns. We discuss therapeutic approaches like Internal Family Systems and somatic experiencing, the dynamics of masculine and feminine energies, and the role of addiction as escapism. We also explore how you can heal anxiety inside of relationships, offering practical insights for navigating emotional triggers with compassion. Jason shares personal insights and resources for healing, emphasizing self-acceptance, vulnerability, and the ongoing journey toward deeper connection and intimacy. This episode offers compassionate guidance for understanding and transforming relational wounds.Episode Topic Overview (00:01:13) Announcement of the episode's focus: trauma's impact on adult relationships.Childhood Wounds and Partner Selection (00:03:13) How childhood wounds influence partner choice and relationship experiences.Personal Story of Childhood Trauma (00:05:13) Jason shares his own childhood trauma and its effect on his adult relationships.Internal Defense Mechanisms (00:08:37) Jason explains internal defense mechanisms as intelligent responses to childhood adversity.Parts Work and Somatic Approaches (00:12:10) Discussion of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic experiencing in healing trauma.Impact of Trauma Work on Relationships (00:15:05) How trauma work can transform relationships and deepen connection.Navigating New, Healthy Relationships (00:18:06) The challenges and risks of embracing love after trauma.Welcoming Insecurity in Relationships (00:22:18) Welcoming and addressing insecurity to increase intimacy and trust.Summary and Healing Journey (00:37:14) Recap of the journey from trauma to healing and healthy relationships.Follow Jason:https://www.instagram.com/infiniterecoveryproject/Follow The Open Bedroom Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/theopenbedroompodcast/

Ever feel yourself outsourcing your power to the next course, coach or hack? Same. In this conversation with certified coach Carly Clark Zimmer, we dig into how to rebuild self-trust so you can make clear, grounded business decisions without the constant second-guessing. We unpack why overthinking drains you more than doing, how parts work (IFS) creates internal harmony, and the simple (not easy) practice that unlocks clarity: spaciousness.You'll hear real talk on comparison traps, sunk-cost stubbornness, and how to know when to keep going vs. pivot. Plus, Carly's free tool—the Five-Minute Laser Coach—to spark a quick breakthrough.We'll Unpack:Why entrepreneurs outsource self-trust—and how to take it backThe difference between thinking about doing vs. doing (and why thinking is often more exhausting)Parts work/IFS in plain English: letting every “instrument” in your inner orchestra be heardA simple decision filter: priorities, capacity, contextWhen to stick with a strategy vs. press pause on what isn't convertingPracticing intuitive decision-making (yes, even on “what's for dinner”)>>MEET CARLY>Thanks for Listening!If you enjoyed this episode, please help us share it by:

In this deeply informative episode, I'm joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Melissa Mose, LMFT, who brings 30 years of clinical experience to the table and a unique approach to treating OCD by integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) with traditional methods like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Melissa shares how a personal experience—her daughter's sudden-onset OCD—propelled her into the world of OCD treatment and changed the direction of her career. We talk through how OCD manifests, why traditional ERP can be both life-changing and difficult for people, and how IFS can offer a more compassionate, effective way to approach healing by helping clients access their internal "Self." We also discuss Melissa's new book for clinicians, her training work, and the upcoming OCD SoCal Conference happening online on November 15–16, 2025.

As a psychologist, Gloria's career has covered the lifespan, starting with working with preschoolers, mainly boys, because female teachers are more distressed by boys than girls.  Throughout almost 50 years of private practice, she has worked with preschoolers, elementary-aged children, teens, adults, and couples. Her training in Emotion Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems has been effective in helping each client heal from childhood injuries and learn to embrace their strengths. Her recent book, Read, Reflect, Respond:  the 3 R's of Growth and Change is designed to help adults examine their histories and grow into the present.  Stimulating essays are paired with guided questions and an opportunity to draw, scribble, and write genuine reactions to the printed words.   In this way, each person is guided to uncover parts of themselves and their histories, leading to the opportunity to change and grow.  Her book in process How Not To f$%! Up Being A Father, is a guide for fathers on raising boys that maintain access to the full range of emotions and experience a sense of competence about being able to express feelings.  For centuries, we have raised boys to suppress access to the more tender range of feelings. Then we expect them to exhibit compassion, form deep commitments, get married, develop an intimate, supportive emotional relationship with another, and eventually provide emotional guidance to their sons and daughters.  This is a setup for failure.  One cannot lead down a path that they have never been allowed to walk.Learn more about Dr. Gloriahttps://drvanderhorst.com/Kelley Glenn's Artist Reception and Art Salehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/artist-reception-art-sale-at-restaurant-198-resilience-collection-tickets-1934349965819?aff=oddtdtcreator@KindlyKelley https://www.instagram.com/kindlykelley/?hl=enMovemberhttps://movember.com/m/14654248?mc=1--Get in touch: robinsmithshow@gmail.comCall the hotline: +1 (301) 458-0883Follow Robin on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/robinsmithBecome a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therobinsmithshowGot a question? We'd love to hear from you!

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Krishna Avalon, a subconscious and somatic therapist, internal family systems (IFS) practitioner, and licensed acupuncturist who has served over 30,000 people on their path to healing. Together, we explore the sacred (and often misunderstood) terrain of the subconscious mind—and how it quietly shapes everything from your beliefs to your business. Krishna shares how traditional therapy can fall short when the root of resistance lies deeper than the conscious mind can reach. We talk about: The real difference between your conscious and subconscious mind Why "just thinking positively" can sabotage true healing How survival patterns like people-pleasing and perfectionism disguise themselves as "strength" Simple tools to start reprogramming your subconscious—no spiritual bypassing required We also dive into how to embody your zone of genius, reclaim trust in the unknown, and give your Soul the leadership seat in your life and work. You'll walk away with practical tools like: Theta-state visualization practices Subconscious reinforcement exercises Soul-aligned action steps that anchor new beliefs in your body and business And yes—we talk about crying, discomfort, the power of nature, and the beauty of being witnessed by someone who sees you. If you've been feeling stuck, “fine,” or just ready to trade surface-level success for soul-rooted freedom, this episode is for you. You can learn more about Krishna at https://www.krishnaavalon.com/. About Krishna Krishna is a subconscious and somatic therapist, Internal Family Systems practitioner, PSYCH-K facilitator, and licensed acupuncturist who has guided over 30,000 patients to their health and wellness goals for the past 22 years. She currently specializes in subconscious therapy, IFS, and the nervous system. The Asked and Answered by Soul podcast is dedicated to helping you understand that your Soul is the answer. To learn more about your soul's answers and purpose, access your free guide at www.themythsofpurpose.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Bergenfield, MA, IFS educator, explains how Internal Family Systems can help autistic clients reduce overwhelm, understand their parts, and build confidence through self-compassion and predictability. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.

Dr. Angele Close is back on the podcast! Today, we're diving deeper into letting go of mom shame and how to build a new relationship within ourselves so we can release that guilt and stress and show up in a more loving, kind, open-hearted way.You'll learn:Why the myths and expectations of society are like swimming in a fishbowlWhat it feels like to be in Self energyHow something as simple as placing your hand over your heart can soothe you in times of stress4 ways to tap into your SelfDr. Angele's story of how she became less reactive with her sonToday's episode is part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Angele Close. If you missed last week's episode, be sure to go back and check it out here. You can also find links to my previous episodes on the Internal Family Systems model (IFS) at the end of the show notes.---------------------------------------Dr. Angele uses the Internal Family Systems model in her therapy and coaching in order to help moms unburden themselves from trauma, guilt, stress, burnout, overwhelm, and that mental load that you're carrying in your head. She then teaches them how to relate to the stressors of parenting in a different way so that they can feel more joyful, calm, present, and able to actually enjoy the experience of raising kids. Turning Myths into EmpowermentIn last week's episode, we talked a lot about the myths of motherhood, including the Good Mom myth.There is so much about mom culture in our society that is toxic. The messaging all around us is sending messages that we basically have to be Supermom, or else we're failing. Dr. Angele says, “It's oppressive. It's life limiting…The liberation comes in the awareness of it.” When it comes to these myths, we have to ask ourselves, “What am I believing? What are the parts of me that have come to believe some of this stuff?”When you understand the answers to these questions, you can actually design your own experience of motherhood. It is an opportunity for awakening and empowerment. Dr. Angele says, “I think becoming a mother is a gateway for us to become our true, authentic self. That's the invitation. That's the true power.” Self Energy and Being Self-Led“Self” was conceptualized by Dr. Richard Schwartz, who created IFS. It's that place inside yourself that is just you. He talks about an energy of being coherent and connected. Your body, heart, and mind are all in the same place.Dr. Angele thinks of it as our soul energy. She says, “It's the energy within yourself which every human has. And it's not changed or tarnished by anything that you've been through or that's happened to you.”One example Dr. Angele shared was the image of the sky. Your Self energy is the sun, and your parts are the clouds. Even on a cloudy, overcast day, the sun is always there. Working with Your Parts - the Manager and the FirefighterUnfortunately, we're not living fully in Self energy every day. That's not realistic when we live in a complex world that often feels unsafe or stressful. That's when our “parts” take the wheel. These other parts come in to help us navigate and cope and live in the real world. They're a bit like our armor, our protection. When we can drop that armor and unburden our parts, we become more aware and conscious to choose our beliefs and energy.The Manager and the Firefighter are two of our Self-protective parts, and they come up a lot with moms. You might also discover parts that are a caregiver, critic, or coach. I've even named some of mine: iPad girl and Wild Child. Have a little fun with...

Before I jump in I want to invite you to a couple of things. If you've gone low contact or no contact with a parent or caregiver, this time of year can bring up a lot. I'm hosting a workshop for folks who are estranged from a parent or caregiver and want tools and support in creating your most meaningful and beautiful life. Every time I run this, folks experience belonging and a sense of hope. We'll meet online on Friday, December 5th from 1pm to 4pm Pacific. go to https://anniezam.com/estranged to register. No one will be turned away because of money. And for everyone, I'm hosting a year-end ritual to clear space in your life for what isn't needed for the new year and setting intentions and creating more space for what matters to you. We'll reflect on the year you've had and tap into the energy and values you want to make your next moves from. If you like internal family systems and parts work, you'll probably resonate with this. You'll have lots of time while we're together to reflect and feel into what's next. If you've joined me in the past for this, you'll notice this one will be less productivity oriented and more about anchoring into yourself. We'll gather online on Thursday, December 11th from 2 to 3:30 Pacific. This is a free gathering. Go to https://anniezam.com/ritual to register and get the link.   My guest today went through a huge personal transformation when she learned Internal Family Systems, or IFS. For example, the ways that she was incredibly productive and excelled at pretty much everything? For the first time in her life, that was not as celebrated. In fact it was something she was encouraged to stop doing. Alexis Roberson, licensed family therapist, provides psychotherapy and virtual parenting groups for families navigating the complexities of neurodivergent caregiving. As an IFS practitioner, she helps parents and children identify with their "parts" and become more of their true, authentic selves. You'll hear about her own healing and the way her life and work and family continue to evolve in the direction of freedom. Here's some of what we talked about: Finding Internal Family Systems right before COVID lockdown Switching to an IFS therapist as she learned IFS How Alexis's personality has changed since learning this model Opening up to more not knowing and playfulness in parenting and other relationships Using her body to check in with her parts and release tension throughout the day How she uses somatics in sessions with clients Having 2 autistic kids and the shifts their family made to meet their needs Getting back to prioritizing fun and pleasure Why the chapter she's in now of getting older is gold Show notes at https://rebeltherapist.me/podcast/252  

Send us a textIn this episode of The Mental Health Business Mentor Podcast, Dr. Margo Jacquot and Tamara Herl dive into how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can serve as both a personal growth framework and a professional leadership tool. Tamara shares how understanding and integrating our own inner parts fosters greater emotional balance, authenticity, and clarity in the way we show up at work. They discuss how IFS principles can help therapists and leaders navigate conflict, strengthen teams, and create more compassionate, connected workplaces. By cultivating inner harmony, clinicians can not only enhance their own resilience but also influence the collective well-being of their organizations. This conversation invites you to explore how healing within can transform how you lead, collaborate, and connect with others.What You'll Learn:How Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps therapists build greater self-awareness, balance, and emotional resiliencePractical ways to apply IFS principles within teams and organizations to strengthen connection and collaboration.How understanding your internal “parts” can reduce burnout, reactivity, and workplace conflict.How integrating IFS can create ripple effects of healing — from individual clinicians to entire systems of care.Bio:Tamara Herl, CEO of Wild Divine Coaching and Retreats, is a spiritual growth guide and coach. She helps her clients work with parts of themselves that cause unwanted and unhelpful behavior. Tamara helps her clients use art therapy and Internal Family Systems to heal unresolved trauma, flower essences to create emotional balance, energy work to unlock full potential, and connection with nature to receive Divine Guidance. Tamara started her business because she knew countless women had become disconnected from their True selves, and her services and products provide pathways to reclaim that wholeness.Connect with Tamara Herl:https://www.facebook.com/tamara.herl.3https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaraherl/https://www.instagram.com/tamaraherl/Dr. Margo Jacquot is the award-winning founder and Chief Care Officer of The Juniper Center, one of the largest woman-owned counseling and therapy practices in the Chicago area. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. Dr. Jacquot is also the host of the "Mental Health Business Mentor" podcast, where she shares insights on running a successful mental health practice. thejunipercenter.com Connect with Dr. Margo Jacquot: Website: thejunipercenter.com Instagram: @thejunipercenter Facebook: The Juniper Center

Can You Imagine Having the Tools to Easily Rewrite Your Relationship with Intimacy and Create a More Fulfilling (and Juicier) Life? Join us on this episode of Shameless Sex, where we dive into the world of Intimacy Rewired. Not only will you learn about this online course that will transform your relationships and life, but you will also walk away with a few life changing tools to apply in your own life. Amy Baldwin and Ian Stratton are the masterminds behind this groundbreaking program, and they're here to share more about this program, alongside guests such as Dr. Nazanin Moali, Keeley Rankin, MA, Dr. Charlie Glickman, Sarah Tomchessen, and more. Here's what you can expect from this episode: • The whys and how-to's on easy tools for sexual and romantic healing that will last and actually change your life • A personal and intimate conversation with Amy and Ian about their journey to creating Intimacy Rewired and why they think healing doesn't always have to be hard (or unpleasant) • A deep dive into the course's unique approach to transforming intimacy, including how to break free from patterns that hold you back • A live demo (on April!) of their approach, using a real-life communication snag as an example • Insights into how the course can help you build a stronger, more resilient sense of self and create lasting change Ian Stratton, a lifelong healing nerd, has spent thousands of hours leading deep work with individuals and groups, blending Internal Family Systems, somatic psychotherapy, breathwork, and ethical psychedelic practice. His goal? To make personal growth real, practical, and accessible. Amy Baldwin brings her own brand of obsession to the table, and together, they've created a program that's simple, fun, and accessible. With a focus on active learning and integration, Intimacy Rewired is not just a course – it's a journey of transformation. So, what sets Intimacy Rewired apart from other courses and workshops? According to Ian and Amy, it's the combination of simple practices, habits, and actionable steps that make it stick. They'll share their approach, and you'll get a taste of what it's like to work with them. Ready to transform your intimacy and create a more fulfilling life? Shameless Sex listeners get $100 off the course – just head to https://intimacyrewired.com and mention the show. As Amy says, "Come play with us." Don't miss this opportunity to rewrite your relationship with intimacy and create a more fulfilling life. Follow Amy on IG @amyshamelesssex Get premium access to our behind the scenes episodes here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shamelesssex.supportingcast.fm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you love us? Do you REALLY love us? Then order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shamelesssex.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to snag your copy Support Shameless Sex by sending us gifts via our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Wish List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Other links: Get 45% off our favorite (super hot) ethical porn with code SEX45 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://erikalust.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off happy, healthy, soaking wet bits with code SHAMELESS at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vb.health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESS on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://uberlube.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off while learning the art of pleasure at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://OMGyes.com/shameless⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 15% off all of your sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://purepleasureshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Angele Close, a clinical psychologist, motherhood coach, and certified mindfulness meditation teacher. Her work weaves together Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, and matrescence to help mothers reconnect with themselves and embrace the process of becoming. She opens up about her own season of disconnection in early motherhood and how discovering IFS helped her find language, clarity, and compassion for the parts within. Her upcoming book, Unburdening Motherhood: A Guide to Breaking Cycles, Healing Trauma, and Becoming a Self-Led Mom, offers that same roadmap to others. Together, we explore the parts that push us to be the "good mom," the ones that try to do it all, and how IFS can help us lead ourselves and our families with more Self Energy. In this conversation, we explore: Matrescence is the process of becoming a mom, and why naming it matters The "good mom" parts that push us to do it all How IFS helps mothers understand the parts activated by parenting The tension between control, exhaustion, and letting go What happens when protectors soften and play, pleasure, and community return Whether you're a parent, therapist, or simply curious about how our systems respond to change, this conversation is a gentle invitation to lead with more Self energy in every season of life. About Dr. Angele Close Angele Close is a clinical psychologist, motherhood coach, and certified mindfulness meditation teacher. For more than a decade, she's helped women move beyond fear, perfectionism, and people-pleasing to find confidence and ease in motherhood and beyond. Her work is deeply guided by Internal Family Systems, which she describes as "a roadmap for understanding ourselves, addressing our pain, and finding a pathway to healing." Her new book, Unburdening Motherhood: A Guide to Breaking Cycles, Healing Trauma, and Becoming a Self-Led Mom , is available for pre-order and will be out in January 2026. Episode Sponsor This episode is sponsored by the Unblend web application. You know those moments between sessions when something comes up and you need a gentle nudge to pause, slow down and go inside? The Unblend app helps you do just that. It's IFS informed, HIPAA compliant, and guides you through checking in with your parts to calm your nervous system. Learn more and try it for free at Unblend.me About The One Inside I started this podcast to help spread IFS out into the world and make the model more accessible to everyone. Seven years later, that's still at the heart of all we do.  Join The One Inside Substack community for bonus conversations, extended interviews, meditations, and more. Find Self-Led merch at The One Inside store. Listen to episodes and watch clips on YouTube. Follow me on Instagram @ifstammy or on Facebook at The One Inside with Tammy Sollenberger. I co-create The One Inside with Jeff Schrum, a Level 2 IFS practitioner and coach. Resources New to IFS? My book, The One Inside: Thirty Days to Your Authentic Self, is a great place to start. Want a free meditation? Sign up for my email list and get "Get to Know a Should Part" right away. Sponsorship Want to sponsor an episode of The One Inside? Email Tammy. 

A sure norm for teaching the faith – that's what the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) is, according to St. John Paul II.  Today, Elizabeth Galanti, Dr. Gerry, and Dr. Peter look at what the CCC has to say about parts work,  human formation, divided hearts, healthy multiplicity vs. inner fragmentation, self-knowledge, self-governance, self-love, inner unity, sexual sins, the body, and hope.  And all of this in our effort to ground Internal Family Systems and other parts and systems approaches in an authentically Catholic understanding of the human person, informed by the Catechism. Why? So you can flourish.For the full video experience with all our visuals, gestures, and graphics, and for conversation and sharing in the comments section, check us out on our YouTube channel here:  www.youtube.com/@InteriorIntegration4Catholics  Our new podcast Scripture for Your Inner Outcasts podcast A daily podcast where we bring Jesus' ministry inside, to all parts of us. Just as Jesus reaches out to the outcasts of society, we reach out to your inner outcasts-- the parts of you that feel unworthy or unlovable.  Join us in seeing Scripture through a new lens, coming alive for those parts of you that may have experienced spiritual neglect and need healing. Check out Scripture for Your Inner Outcasts wherever you listen to podcasts.  

I'm so excited this week to introduce Dr. Angele Close on the podcast. We're talking all about motherhood, the myths of motherhood (including the “good mom” myth), and what it's like to be a mom in this modern world. In fact, we had so much to talk about that this week's episode is only part 1! You'll Learn:Why motherhood feels so heavyA key concept that can help you drop the self-blame and shame around not feeling good enough as a momHow choosing to value connection over achievement can benefit your childWays that gentle parenting has over-corrected from traditional parenting stylesThe time I decided I was a great momDr. Angele and I talked a lot about the myth of being a “good” mother and the process of matrescence - the act of becoming and being a mom. We also got into how to release yourself from our society's unrealistic standards of motherhood so that you can tap into your own internal wisdom and intuition.-----------------------------------Meet Dr. Angele CloseDr. Angele Close is a clinical psychologist, motherhood coach, and mindfulness teacher. She is also a therapist in the Internal Family Systems model. She is about to release a new book called Unburdening Motherhood: A Guide to Breaking Cycles, Healing Trauma, and Becoming a Self-led Mom. I cannot tell you how much I love this book, and I know you will too.Dr. Angele is also the mom of 3 teenagers and shares how, as they entered elementary age, parenting got really tough for her. Her oldest child is neurodiverse, and traditional ways of parenting just weren't really working anymore. Everyone (including Dr. Angele) was having a lot of big feelings, and she found herself becoming really self–critical and hard on herself. Emotion-focused therapy, mindfulness, and meditation were her profession, but as a mom she felt like she was losing her mind. This led to seeking out help and support, learning about the concept of matrescence, and discovering the Internal Family Systems model. As she healed herself and gained some traction in her personal life, she quickly realized she needed to share it with other moms. What is Matrescence?The word “matrescence” was conceptualized by an anthropologist Dana Raphael in the 1970s. She was interested in what happens to women when they become mothers. It turns out that mothers go through a significant, profound transformation of identity, similar to in adolescence. It changes every aspect of our lives - emotionally, physically, hormonally, spiritually, our roles, and our careers. Dr. Angele says, “Some people will say it's only the first few years of motherhood. That's not been my experience. To me, it's lifelong. Our relationship to our children and our identity are forever tied.”These transformations can happen at different stages of motherhood. For me, one of those times was when my youngest started kindergarten. I'd lost myself in the previous 7 years of parenting, and I didn't even know who I was or what I liked anymore. When you realize that you're in a transition like that, it's an opportunity to redefine yourself, your career, whatever it is that feels like it's shifting. And whoever you become in that transition is okay. We don't have to make ourselves wrong for any of it.The other piece that is acknowledged in matrescence is that through motherhood, anything we haven't healed or dealt with from our own childhoods will get reactivated. Finally! A concept that lets us see motherhood as a process. To recognize that we've changed, and that's okay. The “Good Mom” MythDr. Angele says that a key focus of her...

In this candid, tools-forward conversation, Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch—founder of Mosaic Careers—shares how to use design thinking to navigate real constraints and real possibilities. She explains why human problems aren't linear, how to distinguish circumstances from thoughts, and how small reframes shift feelings, actions, and results. Ingrid introduces the idea of “gravity problems” (unchangeable realities like caregiving load or a tight budget) and redirects energy toward what is changeable: the stories you tell yourself, the skills you emphasize, the micro-experiments you try, and the support you invite in through radical collaboration.Drawing on exercises like Odyssey Planning and the “8–12 lives” thought experiment, Ingrid helps listeners surface the themes that run across their many possible futures—then translate those themes into low-risk pilots and resume narratives that point where they're going, not just where they've been. She also tackles time pressure with her “tiger time” practice (non-negotiable blocks for high-energy work), attention batching, and matching tasks to your natural energy curve. Finally, Ingrid invites a kinder inner dialogue—asking whether you've become your own toxic boss, and how models like Internal Family Systems can help you notice, name, and soften the inner critic. The result is a grounded roadmap for moving forward toward an unknown future—one reframe, one micro-step, and one protected block of time at a time.Thank you to our sponsor Gies College of BusinessWant to be considered for the podcast? Send an email to ashton@ellevatenetwork.com with your topic focus and a short bio.To learn more about Ellevate Network and how we're building a community that supports women+ at every stage of their careers, visit ellevatenetwork.com or reach out to info@ellevatenetwork.com.

What happens when the healing world of Internal Family Systems meets the imaginative art of puppetry? In this episode, I sit down with Mark Saltzman, LMP — a self-proclaimed puppet nerd, bodyworker, grief educator, and IFS practitioner — to explore how puppets can bring our inner parts to life in the therapy room and beyond. Mark and I chat about the serendipitous way we met at the IFS Conference, and how puppetry became a playful yet powerful tool for accessing the body's wisdom and deep emotional truth.   We talk about: - The benefits of using puppets to externalize and connect with parts - How embodiment and play foster safety and Self-energy - Why there are no bad puppets (or parts!) - Using puppets for direct access, exile work, and legacy burdens - How you can start using puppets on your own for part connection This episode is equal parts (pun intended) creative, curious, and compassionate — reminding us that healing doesn't have to be so serious all the time. Sometimes, play opens the deepest doors.   About Mark Saltzman, LMP: Mark Saltzman is a Licensed Massage Practitioner with over 30 years of experience, trained at Bastyr University's Bellevue Massage School. His work blends therapeutic bodywork, somatic IFS, and creative expression to help clients reconnect with their inner world through the body. A Level 2 IFS practitioner and certified Grief Educator, Mark's approach integrates touch, presence, and imagination — guiding clients to meet their parts with curiosity and compassion. He's also the founder of Kiwuppet Studios, where he designs and performs puppets that bring emotional worlds to life.   Connect with Mark: Email: mark@kiwuppet.com | mark@sotetherapies.com Websites: www.kiwuppet.com | www.sotetherapies.com   _____________________________ Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below   Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/ Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact  Instagram: @nataliedeering _____________________________   Donate to the podcast Here!    Interested in sponsoring an episode of the podcast? Upgrade your business and let more people know about your amazing services or products by reaching hundreds to thousands of people by sponsoring an episode for only $100!  Please email ndwellness.services@therapysecure.com for more information.  Thank you for the support!    *Please support the podcast by following, rating, and leaving a review*

It's not your job to make patients change. Your job is to create the environment where change feels possible. In this conversation, I sit down with Staci Belcher, RDN, an Internal Family Systems–informed dietitian, to unpack how to use curiosity, compassion, and counseling techniques to unlock motivation. You'll learn practical ways to apply behavior change psychology and motivational interviewing principles in real exam-room conversations. Staci shares how resistance often hides wisdom, why fear-based motivation backfires, and how to use curiosity and compassion to help patients reconnect with their own inner drive to change.Grab the Cheat Sheet here: examroomnutrition.com/saythisKey Takeaways:How to respond when a patient says, “I know what to do — I just can't do it.”What to do when resistance shows up (and what it really means).Small phrases that lower defenses and open the door to change.The emotions your patients bring into the exam room — and how to spot them.How to protect your own emotional energy between visits.If you've ever felt stuck in that ping-pong match of “I can't” vs “You should,” this episode will completely reframe how you approach behavior change.Any Questions? Send Me a MessageSupport the showConnect with Colleen:InstagramLinkedInSign up for my FREE Newsletter - Nutrition hot-topics delivered to your inbox each week. Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.

In this episode of Your Yes Filled Life, Energetic Leadership Guide and Psychic Medium Brenda Winkle shares how to feel safe being seen through nervous system regulation, breathwork, and energetic boundaries. Learn simple, somatic tools to build safety in visibility, regulate before sharing your truth, and reconnect to your clarity. Perfect for intuitive entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders ready to stop hiding and show up as their full selves.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3769: Ingrid Y. Helander explores how frustration, anxiety, and anger often arise when we “trip” over hidden parts of ourselves. By using mindful techniques rooted in Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal theory, and journaling, she shows how to compassionately recognize these inner parts and shift from pain into clarity. Her practical steps help transform emotional roadblocks into deeper self-understanding and healthier relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ingridyhelanderlmft.com/are-you-frustrated-anxious-or-angry-listen-inside-you-may-be-tripping/ Quotes to ponder: “It's so important to have the openness and curiosity of another person's wise eyes and ears when we feel frustrated.” “Get enough perspective to kindly observe this part of you that's saying painful things or has yucky feelings. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART!” “Hearing people's experiences and struggles is truly not tiring for me. In fact, it can be invigorating.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices