In this episode, Natalie sits with IFS therapist, author, and meditation teacher Ralph De La Rosa to discuss his new book, Outshining Trauma: A New Vision of Radical Self-Compassion. Topics Discussed: 1. Blending meditation and IFS 2. True mindfulness; not looking at thoughts as the enemy 3. Buddhism meditation and IFS 4. Discussion of the book's t…

In this episode, Natalie sits with IFS practitioner, author, and ultra runner Lauren Callahan as they dive into her new book, Couch to 50 Miles: The Story of a Girl, a Trail, and a Relentless Need to Always Run. Topics Discussed: 1. Running as a mirror for life, and parts. 2. The ultra running experience and its connection to Self energy 3. Strivin…

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New virtual workshop series for self discovery using IFS and Human Design, - Starts Friday October 25th 11am-1pm EST ______________________________________ In this episode, Natalie sits with sound healing expert Sonya Verma. Topics Discussed: 1. Sonya's decision to leave medical school 2. Sonya's near death experience and the impacts it had 3. What…

New virtual workshop series for self discovery using IFS and Human Design, - Starts Friday October 25th 11am-1pm EST ______________________________________ In this episode, Natalie sits with IFS practitioner and author Sara Avant Stover to discuss her new book, Handbook for the Heartbroken. Topics Discussed: 1. Heartbreak is a basic part of the hum…

Check out a new virtual workshop series for self discovery using IFS and Human Design, Here!! ______________________________________ In this episode, Natalie sits with Shelby Pressley to discuss narcissism in the workplace and the impacts it has on our mental health. Topics Discussed: 1. Checking yourself for narcissistic tendencies/parts 2. What d…

Check out a new virtual workshop series on integrating IFS and Human Design, Here!! ______________________________________ In this episode, Natalie sits with Martina Williams and Kyle Wehrend to discuss their expertise on highly sensitive people (HSP) and IFS. Topics Discussed: 1. What is a HSP? 2. D.O.E.S.; an acronym for HSP characteristics 3. En…

In this episode Natalie is joined by certified IFS therapist Justin Martin as they discuss the role humor can play in both our professional and personal lives, and how it can help us connect with parts. ____________________________ Topics Discussed: 1. Humor as a form of connection to ourselves and others 2. Humor as a pathway to parts and Self ene…

In this episode Natalie is joined by certified IFS practitioner Valerie Louis PhD as they discuss spirituality and how we can resource beyond Self to access compassion for ourselves and others. ____________________________ Topics Discussed: 1. Being in companionship with your parts 2. What is spirituality 3. Valerie's spiritual journey 4. Connectin…

In this episode Natalie is joined by IFS therapist Theresa Soltzberg as they discuss the healing benefits of using creative expressive arts to connect with parts and process trauma. _____________________________ Topics Discussed: 1. What is expressive arts 2. Benefits of expressive arts and connecting to parts and healing trauma 3. How to do expres…

Today's episode is brought to you by Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center, dedicated to advancing psychotherapy through IFS. Check out their upcoming workshop "Foundations of Becoming an IFS-Informed Therapist" on July 26th and September 20th (CEU's available). Register for this workshop and more at https://multiplicityofthemind.com/workshops/ …

Support the podcast by donating! Funds go towards keeping wellness content available and accessible for all. Thank you for your support! _____________________________________________________________ Natalie sits with friend and fellow IFS therapist, Melissa Johnson, as they discuss mold and its impacts on physical and mental health. Melissa shares …

Do you feel curious about your attachment style and how it impacts your relationships? Natalie sits with licensed therapist and author Annie Chen to discuss her book, The Attachment Theory Workbook. Natalie and Annie dive into the topics of anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, and secure attachment and how one can utilize their attachment style…

Natalie sits with the pioneer of somatic IFS, Susan McConnell, to discuss her five practices of somatic IFS that can be found in her popular book, Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy: Awareness, Breath, Resonance, Movement, and Touch in Practice. Topics Discussed: 1. Susan shares her experiences of being a part of IFS development 2. The fragmen…

Natalie sits with human design expert Dr. Nicole Garritano. They discuss how we can utilize our genetic blueprint to best understand ourselves with compassion and to know how our conditioning has impacted our ability to be connected to our authentic Self. Topics Discussed: 1. What is human design? 2. How our conditioning impacts our parts 3. What i…

Join Natalie as she talks with Dr. Christine Kiesinger, certified Usui and Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, as they discuss the power of Reiki and how it relates to Self-energy, parts, and IFS. Topics Discussed: 1. What is Reiki 2. Energetic blocks to receiving Reiki, and how are parts are involved 3. Becoming attuned to receive Reiki 4. Benefits of Re…

Natalie interviews the "unwilling rebel of IFS" Joanne Twombly on her book, Trauma and Dissociation Informed Internal Family Systems: How to Successfully Treat Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorders. Topics Discussed Include: 1. The controversy with traditional IFS and coping skills 2. What is DID and Complex PTSD 3. Trauma and dissociative inform…

In this re-released episode, Natalie interviews Kaitlyn Mariah on her expertise on the lymphatic system and how it impacts our health. Topics discussed include, what is the lymphatic system, why is it important for mental and physical health, and how can we invite lymphatic drainage and its benefits on our own. Kaitlyn is a licensed medical massage…

In this episode, three time zones come together as Natalie (located in the USA) sits with Helen Foot (located in New Zealand) and Emma Redfern (located in the UK) to discuss their book, Freeing Self: IFS Beyond the Therapy Room. Topics Discussed: 1. Both Emma and Helen share their journey to IFS and their shared experience with manager collapse 2. …

In today's episode, Natalie sits with firefighter, paramedic, and podcast host, Jalon Johnson, as they discuss vulnerability and healing through IFS. Topics Discussed: 1. How vulnerability is a super power 2. Protector parts and vulnerability 3. Impacts of family, cultural, and racial trauma 4. Jalon shares about his experience starting therapy 5. …

In today's episode, Natalie sits with certified IFS therapist, author, and podcaster, Tammy Sollenberger, as they discuss the impact of centering prayer and how it can invite connection to our authentic Self. Topics Discussed: 1. Tammy gets personal and shares about her background in religion and spirituality, how it lead to getting her masters at …

Today's episode is a cool one! Natalie sits with Sasha Lipskaia to discuss witch wounds and how they impact us in the present, from an internal family systems (IFS) perspective. Topics Discussed: 1. Sasha's journey to her many healing specialities 2. What are witch wounds? 3. Past lives and witch wounds 4. Impacts of witch wounds in the present 5. …

In this episode Natalie talks with Dr. Martha Sweezy, author of the book "Internal Family Systems Therapy for Shame and Guilt". Topics Discussed Include: 1. Martha's journey to IFS: The missing piece to the paradigm 2. What is guilt 3. Maladaptive vs. Adaptive guilt 4. Survivor guilt, separation guilt, mom guilt, anticipatory guilt 5. What is shame…

In today's episode I am joined by licensed clinical social worker Chris Hancock as we discuss his gift of clairsentience and how he utilizes this gift to work with clients using MDLT and IFS. Topics Discussed Include: 1. Chris shares his experience with depression and burn out 2. His ask for clarity amidst his dark night(s) of the soul and how that…

In today’s episode I am joined by clinician, author, and nervous system expert, Deb Dana as she talks about Polyvagal Theory and befriending the nervous system. Topics Include: 1. Deb's journey to Polyvagal Theory and Stephen Porges 2. How the stuckness leads to suffering 3. Your state creates your story 4. Power of curiosity to shift into ventral …

In today's episode I am joined by IFS practitioner, teacher, and author Robert Falconer as we discuss in depth his passion for guides and past lives. Topics Discussed Include: 1. Bob Announces his new book, "When You're Going Through Hell, Keep Going" 2. What is porous mind vs. citadel mind 3. Connecting with guides with the constraint release mode…

Sit back and relax as Bob Falconer guides you through a meditation to bring awareness to Self-energy, guides, unattached burdens, and parts. Bob suggests that after you engage in this meditation to draw an outline of your body on a sheet of paper, and to draw (with colors preferably) whatever you saw or sensed during the meditation in, on, and arou…

In today's episode I am joined by certified IFS practitioner, Seth Kopald, as we discuss how to be Self-led from his new book Self-Led: Living a Connected Life With Yourself and With Others. Topics Discussed: 1. Seth's journey to IFS and how it helped going through a divorce and experiencing anxiety 2. Seth's intention for the book 3. What it means…

In today's episode I am joined by certified IFS therapist and consultant Dave Adamusko as we discuss the power of direct access within IFS therapy. Direct Access Workshop Link: https://multiplicityofthemind.com/direct-access/ Topics Covered Include: 1. Dave's journey to IFS and psychodrama 2. What is direct access 3. What is implicit direct access …

In today's episode I am joined by IFS therapist and author, Betsy Fenzel, as we discuss her new book, Heart of Gold. Topics Covered in Episode: 1. Betsy's journey to IFS and its connection to Buddhist meditation 2. Betsy shares about her inspiration and mentor Tara Brach for her heart of gold 3. Heart of gold as the Self 4. Intention for the book a…

In today's episode I am joined by Dr. Shawn Hondorp as we discuss all things motivation, just in time for the new year! Topics Discussed Include: - Shawn's journey to IFS and her specialities of disordered eating and motivation - The types of therapy modalities that were NOT working and how IFS has been beneficial for her clients and herself - What…

Happy New Year!! I'm so very excited to be back in 2024 with new episodes of the podcast! Today's episode is a beautiful one as I sat with author and Ayurvedic mentor, Katie Silcox. Katie Silcox is a New York Times best-selling author of the book Healthy, Happy, Sexy- Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women. She is a nationally recognized yoga teacher, ho…

This December, I want to feature some of my favorite interviews from this year. The final fourth episode I'm re-releasing is my conversation with IFS inventor Dr. Richard (Dick) Schwartz! It was such an honor and a privilege to be able to sit with Dick and interview him about IFS for this episode. Dr. Richard Schwartz, or Dick as he likes to be cal…

This December, I want to feature some of my favorite interviews from this year. The third episode I'm re-releasing is my conversation with IFS lead trainer Ann Sinko discussing legacy burdens. This episode was a real treat to be able to sit with my IFS Level 1 lead trainer and talk with her about her speciality of legacy burdens. In the episode Ann…

This December, I want to feature some of my favorite interviews from this year. The second episode I'm re-releasing is my conversation with Robert (Bob) Falconer about his book, "The Others Within Us: Internal Family Systems, Porous Mind, and Spirit Possession". Bob is an IFS practitioner, teacher, and writer. For the major part of his career he wo…

This December, I want to feature some of my favorite interviews from this year. The first one I'm re-releasing is my conversation with Dr. Kristen Allott about her book, "Fuel Your Brain, Not Your Anxiety: Stop the Cycle of Worry, Fatigue, and Sugar Cravings with Simple Protein-Rich Foods". This conversation with Dr. Allott was very impactful for m…

In today's episode I am joined by Dr. Nadia Ramo, a.k.a. Dr. Bones, as we discuss the connection between Chinese medicine and IFS. "Symptoms are the language of our body"- Dr. Ramo. Dr. Nadia Ramo, is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, herbalist, and psychosomatic bodywork practitioner. She has been working in the realm of psychedelic therapy for over a…

In today's episode I am joined by IFS and sandtray extraordinaire, Leslie Petruk! Topics Covered in Episode Include: 1. Leslie's history with IFS and how her first introduction to IFS was a "part shit show" 2. Leslie's transition from sandtray to IFS 3. What is sandtray 4. Intention of the miniatures 5. Purpose and intention of sandtray 6. Benefits…

Stephanie Ryall is back for another episode on the podcast and this time she's talking about trauma and the brain. She discusses the impacts trauma can have on the brain as well as various interventions for trauma healing. I learned so much in this episode. I hope you enjoy! Topics covered in today's episode include: 1. What is trauma 2. Cover up d…

Today's episode meant a lot to me as I got to interview an IFS mentor of mine, Dr. Frank Anderson. Frank and I discuss his chapter in the book Altogether Us, called "Embodying IFS with Sexual Orientation: Trauma Healing as a Path to the Integrated Self". Frank and I both share personal stories regarding this topic and had a great time getting to kn…

In today's episode I am joined by adventurist and nature lover, Terry Prichard. Voted "My Favorite Guide" by National Geographic Adventure Magazine, he has lived a life filled with adventure, from hitch-hiking across the country to surviving a bear attack in Alaska, he's filled with stories and life lessons. Topics covered in episode include: 1. Te…

In today's episode I am joined by Dr. Nancy Morgan as we discuss all things IFS and psychedelics. Topics covered in this episode include: 1. Nancy's own journey to IFS and psychedelics 2. Psychedelic research 3. IFS informed preparation before sitting with someone on their medicine journey 4. "Bad trips" and how they could be connected to polarized…

In today's episode, I am joined by Tammy Waldron as we discuss ThetaHealing® and the power it has for healing. Through out the episode I share my own personal experience receiving a ThetaHealing® session with Tammy and the impacts it's had on my life. Topics covered in episode include: 1. Parallels of IFS and ThetaHealing® 2. Tammy's personal story…

Relax and listen as Tammy guides you through a ThetaHealing® meditation to access a Theta brain wave state. Take note of what comes up for you during the meditation. If possible, take some time to reflect at the end by journaling or sitting quietly for a moment. Enjoy! Tammy Waldron: Website- https://towandawellbeing.com/ Instagram- @towandawellbei…

I am joined once again by ADHD extraordinaire, Dr. Tamara Rosier. In today's episode we dive into a conversation regarding ADHD as a neurological difference vs. ADHD-like symptoms related to trauma and stress. Dr. Rosier discusses medication as an option for treatment, as well as a vast list of options for a more holistic/natural approach to treati…

In today's episode Andree Philpot shares about the powerful benefits and tenants of trauma sensitive yoga, and the impact it has when working with others who have experienced trauma of various kinds. Andree is a trauma-sensitive yoga facilitator living in Cincinnati Ohio, science teacher, and an activist involved in anti-human trafficking efforts w…

This episode is a MUST for anyone and everyone, regardless of whether you are womb-bodied, infertile, perimenopausal, or menopausal. EVERYONE will benefit from the information shared in today's episode and I am so excited to share it with you! Today I am joined by Jenny Griffith. Jenny is an Ayurvedic practitioner, chef, and herbalist, specializing…

In today's episode, coach of the coaches, Brian Jaudon shares his amazing wisdom on how to incorporate IFS with coaching by looking at the whole person. In the middle of the episode, Brian invites me to experience a taste of his coaching model where he helps me get in contact with a professional vision I've been carrying, along with the parts of me…

Definitely grab a notebook and something to write with for this one! I chat with Adora Winquist for our part 2 discussion about the 5 pillars of modern alchemy and how they can help us harness our power for trauma healing. Topics covered in this episode include: - What is modern alchemy - The 5 pillars of modern alchemy: 1. Essential oils 2. Crysta…

Grab a notebook and something to write with, Adora Winquist shares some amazing information regarding trauma and how we can connect with the modern alchemist within to aide in our healing. Topics covered in today's episode include: 1. Adora's path to vibrational medicine through her own trauma history. 2. Energy influence and how water can be impac…