The One Inside: An Internal Family Systems (IFS) podcast

On today's episode I chat with Leslie Petruk, Assistant trainer with the IFS Institute. Leslie is a parenting EXPERT and I am thrilled she took time out of her busy schedule to hang out. This is Leslie's third time as a guest on the podcast and all my parenting parts are thrilled to have her on again. Even though this is titled "mom guilt" this episode is for any parental/adult figure who is raising little ones. We talk about: - I am Bad. -Ways shame shows up in moms - Importance of Repair (and learning to apologize well) - "Not what you did but what you do after." - Kids and Covid - Kids and Technology -You turn as a parent - Setting up intentions - The work-life balance myth - What are managers need from us and importance of perspective - You can't afford to NOT do self care - Working from home - Importance of judgment free community and having a tribe - Kids have good intuition and bad interpretation (Mommy is crying ... I must have done something wrong). ------ Find out more about Leslie here: Home - The Stone Center – Charlotte, NCThe Stone Center – Charlotte, NC (thestonecenternc.com) Leslie H. Petruk | MA, LPC-S, NCC, BCC (selfleadership.org) ---- I would love to hear from you- follow me on Instagram and Facebook to find out when I am going to be hosting rooms on Clubhouse! I am @ifs.tammy on Instagram, Twitter and Clubhouse. Join The One Inside Facebook Community to keep in touch. You can find the past episodes at Home - The One Inside-by Tammy Sollenberger. Enjoy!

On today's episode I chat with Justin Martin, an IFS therapist who lives in FL where he enjoys avoiding Disneyworld, taking advantage of the abundance of palm trees, and writing incredible poetry. Justin has been IFS informed for a few years and is finishing his level one IFS training. We talk about all things MEN. I so appreciate Justin's openness and vulnerability during our conversation. We cover: - Men's competitive parts - Messages men get throughout their life and the need to exile vulnerable parts to fit in with the system around them - Dating - 'Nice Guys' - The term 'Toxic Masculinity' - Authenticity and Attachment We end with Justin sharing several of his writings that are vulnerable and intimate. ------- Check out Justin's website here: IFS Therapist in Winter Park, FL | Parts of Me Therapy Follow Justin on Instagram @partsofmetherapy As always, I'd love to connect with you @ifs.tammy on Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse. And, on The One Inside Facebook Page. You can find past episodes and keep in touch with me at Home - The One Inside-by Tammy Sollenberger I love hearing from you! Enjoy!

On today's episode I chat with Mary Kruger, a lead trainer with the IFS Institute and one of the developers of the Level Two Addiction training. Mary shares her own story of finding IFS and her personal experience of the healing power of its integration with the 12 step model. We talk SO MUCH about Shame. We talk about the 12 steps as a Spiritual Path and working with parts who have difficulties with 12 step programs. We talk about addiction as 'disease' and where this idea comes from. Disease is disharmony; IFS restores harmony. We talk about family and trauma. We talk about the connection and shame reducing power of group work. Mary talks about looking inside, even though a part may fear the badness and shame that may be found there, and the healing when we take back in who we are truly intended to be. She says that curiousity and compassion are our biggest healing agents. ---- Connect with Mary at Marykruger@sbcglobal. net or on her website: Home Page (mpkruger.com). ----- Connect with me @ifs. tammy on Instagram, Twitter and Clubhouse. Join The One Inside Facebook page to connect and chat. Join my email list at tammysollenberger.com. Enjoy!

On todays episode I chat with Kim Daniels, Level 2 IFS Therapist. Kim is a Clinical Psychologist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Emotional Eating Coach who's on a mission: to create an army of women who never deny themselves the food they love, who treat themselves with the compassion and respect they deserve, and who value themselves and their bodies. And who never. Diet. Again. Doesn't that sound A- MA- ZING?! I so enjoyed our chat about all things Intuitive Eating and IFS. We check in until about the 11 minute mark and then jump into all the good stuff: diet culture set point theory health at every size polarized parts (restrictive and overeating) why diets do not work- biologically legacy burdens and messages from culture and family At about the 30 minutes mark we dive a bit more into Intuitive Eating: body food congruence moral meaning and shame around food 'play food' And, a lot about working with all of our parts --------- Kim has a group coaching program called Food and Body Freedom that's starting in June--the link is https://www.subscribepage.com/foodfreedom_copy. She has an email challenge called the Intentional Eating Challenge--the link is https://bit.ly/intentionallyeat. And she has a free E-Course called Diets: Why They Don't Work and How to Quit Them for Good. That link is https://bit.ly/exitingdietculture. Her website is yourweightisnotyourworth.com, and you can connect with her on Instagram @kimdanielspsyd. ------- I'd love to connect with you on Instagram, Twitter and clubhouse at ifs.tammy and on the One Inside Facebook Page. Enjoy!

On todays episode, I chat with Nic Wildes about 'Is Gender a Part?' Nic spoke on this topic at the 2018 IFS Annual Conference and that is where we met -also when I decided my next step was to start a podcast :) Nic Wildes, LMHC (Pronouns: they/them/theirs) is a White queer nonbinary Certified IFS therapist based in the Boston area. They are in private practice and are co-director of SAYFTEE, a group practice devoted to working with LGBTQI+ people and their loved ones. Nic is especially passionate about how IFS can be used to empower queer, transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse people. Nic offers individual and group consultation. They have recently started IFS consultation groups for those wanting to connect and learn in LGBTQI+ affinity. SAYFTEE, their group practice, is also a great resource for LGBTQI+ people, families and clinicians wanting more connection. SAYFTEE is currently expanding their training capacity to support more folks providing gender affirming care and have a lot they are doing to create community locally. Nic is also looking to connect and build community with other trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive IFS therapists /practitioners. If this applies to you, they would love to hear from you. ------- We talk -Nic is wise and I ramble...- about: Nic's story All of our own experiences of gender "Who can I be in what spaces" Gender messages we ALL get as kids Laws and Violence against Transgender women Pronouns (The trauma of being misrecognized) Trans Visibility (In History and Movies) Camp for kids Get curious about our own experience with gender 'There is something wrong with me.' -------- Nic can be reached at [email protected]. To find out more about Nic and the meditation we discuss go to: Resources | Nic Wildes, LMHC The camp info: Camp Aranu'tiq of Harbor Camps for Transgender Youth (camparanutiq.org) The podcast we talk about: ‎The Laverne Cox Show: Moving Beyond the Gender Binary w/ ALOK on Apple Podcasts The documentary, Disclosure: THE FILM — DISCLOSURE: Documentary by Sam Feder and Amy Scholder (disclosurethemovie.com) Their Group Practice: SAYFTEE Follow them on Instagram @sayftee Facebook: SAYFTEE Twitter: @SAYFTEEBoston -------- I'd love to connect with you @ifs.tammy on Twitter, Instagram and Clubhouse. There are now 2 IFS inspired Clubs! Join The One Inside Facebook page and sign up for my email list (I have YET to send any emails!) at tammysollenberger.com Enjoy!

On todays episode I chat with Spencer Thompson, a Level 2 IFS Practitioner. He practices what he calls 'Self-Leadership Coaching,' emphasizing how IFS and Self-Leadership can impact us daily. He is passionate about group dynamics and creating unique container spaces that invite people into situations to practice and share in Self-leadership with others. He also loves helping people communicate for their parts and listen for the parts of others. We talk about 'What is NVC' and walk through OFNR (which is like the 6 F's in IFS). We talk about Being IFS vs Doing IFS. We talk about parts (a lot!). And, we talk about lots of stuff in between. ----------- To find out more about Spencer, check out: https://self-leadership-coach.com/ Spencer will have a video demonstrating the integration between IFS and NVC and other resources here: (12) Spencer Thompson, Self-Leadership Coach | Facebook As always, I'd love to connect with you at The One Inside Facebook Page and @ifs.tammy on Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse. You can join my growing mailing list at Home - The One Inside-by Tammy Sollenberger Enjoy!

On today's episode I talk with Molly Lacroix, a certified Level 3 IFS therapist, about her new book, "Restoring Relationship: Transforming Fear into Love Through Connection." I love this title so much I keep repeating it throughout the show... Outline: 1. Reasons she wrote the book 2. Her introduction and journey with IFS 3. IFS and Christian Spirituality 4. Outline of the book: - Judging, legalism and over reliance on cognitive parts - Why are we so vulnerable? (development and attachment) - The way forward (IFS) - IFS with common causes of distress 5. Her Breast Cancer journey 6. Finding connection in the social media/publishing 'game' 7. A New Spiritual Practice (loving ourselves, unblending) 8. How IFS and Christianity Enhance one another 9. New book project: How to Heal Our Divides. Her chapter is How IFS Helps Heal our Inner Divides. Check it out here: https://howtohealourdivides.com/ Connect with Molly here: https://mollylacroix.com/ and on Facebook and Instagram. As always, I'd love to connect with you at The One Inside Facebook Page and @ifs.tammy on Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse. You can join my growing mailing list at tammysollenberger.com - maybe I will send you an email one day soon. Enjoy!

On today's episode I chat with Heidi Armstrong- IFS Informed super warrior, super star, and all around one of the most resilient human beings I have ever met. Her story is tragic and hopeful and inspiring. Here is a brief outline of the show: Her story and lessons learned along the way (0-30 minutes) Recipes for Success (30 minutes on- ) Steps people can do now (So practical) For therapists and supports of injured athletes ------ Check out more of Heidi's story and her offerings here: https://injuredathletestoolbox.com/ Email her at [email protected] I'd love to hear from you! Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter and Clubhouse @ifs.tammy and with the community on Facebook at The One Inside Podcast. Check out my website at tammysollenberger.com. More to come there soon! Enjoy-

On today's episode I chat with Lois Ehrmann, a Level 3 IFS therapist and frequent staff member for Susan McConnell's Somatic IFS trainings. Lois is a grandmother extraordinaire; I want to drop the boy off at her house for a week. Or, drop off all my exhausted, overwhelmed parenting parts. Lois has integrated IFS and Attachment therapy with families struggling with trauma. She developed a narrative method to teach parents and children the concepts of IFS which has empowered children to use the method of Insight as well as Direct Access. She is now mostly doing training and consultation as she co parents her own 3 year old granddaughter. I LOVED this conversation with Lois. Update and FYI- We recorded this right after the Capital Shootings. I checked with Lois this week and she is vaccinated and back at home with her family. Email Lois at [email protected] to get copies of her INCREDBILE Parenting and kids workbooks. I'd love to hear from you @ifs.tammy on Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse. Or, on The One Inside Podcast Facebook page. Don't forget to subscribe, like, follow, etc. Enjoy!

On today's episode I chat with Gale West, MA, MFA. Gale is the author of the IFS- and Akashic Records-inspired bestselling book, Money Come Dance With Me. A certified IFS practitioner, she has 30 years of experience in IFS, has presented at numerous conferences and was in a consult group with Dick for 15 years. The first training was in her apartment in 1996. A former psychotherapist in private practice, for the past ten years Gale has been providing individual and group coaching to conscious entrepreneurs and creatives inspiring joy, purpose and financial expansion while transforming their relationship to money and success. Also an artist, she delights in beauty and grand adventures. I ALMOST titled this with 'delight with money'- but honestly, the theme that runs throughout ALL we talk about is DELIGHT in our whole life. Here is a bit of an outline: The Self of Money The Self of Business The Burden of Money The Lessons from her Strokes The Joy of finding higher meaning in our Jobs The biggest ah ha- My Body is Housing my Soul The Importance of being aware of your Transceiver --- Gale asks, Is my heart desire, my head desire and my soul desire aligned? To find out more about Gale and to purchase her book: https://successwithsoul.com/about-gale/ --- Please share this episode with a friend who could use a bit of DELIGHT in their life! Don't forget to subscribe, like, leave a review- all the things. I'd love to hear from you @ifs.tammy on Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse. Or, on The One Inside Podcast Facebook page. Enjoy!

On today's episode I chat with Diana Richards, registered dietitian, Anusara yoga teacher, and who is certified in IFS. Diana offers workshops, consultation groups, and Intuitive Eating groups. She is a frequent staffer at IFS trainings and partnered with Jeanne Catanzaro in the IFS Continuity Program about Self Led eating and using IFS to heal food and body concerns. On this episode we talk about: - Diana's own personal story - "It is not about the food at all." - A parts driven approach - Impact of family, culture and society - Self led Eating - Manager, Firefighter and Exile roles in the eating cycle Check out Diana's website here to find out about ALL of her amazing offerings: https://namastenutrition.net/ Follow Diana's on Instagram @dianarichards and on Facebook @Dianaduganrichards Also, this is the workshop in June I mention in the intro. Sign up here: Blog Archives - Therapy Training Boston ---------------- I'd love to hear from you at The One Inside Facebook Page and @ifs.tammy on Instagram, Twitter and Clubhouse. Check out my website at https://tammysollenberger.com/ Friend- Follow- Subscribe .... Connect :) Enjoy!

On today's podcast I chat with Seth Kopald, IFS Practitioner. This is Seth's second appearance on the podcast! He has a PhD in organizational leadership and has a long history in education. He is Level 3 trained in IFS and is well known for his presence on the IFS and Parenting and Arts Facebook pages. He also stars in the IFS Parenting webinar videos put out by the Foundation for Self Leadership. On this podcast, we wanted to talk about Spirituality and Self. Of course, we talk about SO MANY things! We chat about: - Incorporating IFS into your spiritual practices - Being aware of Spiritual Bypass - Deepening our Understanding of Self Energy - Connected with Guides - When supernatural becomes common enough to be natural - Moving from our Head to our Heart (this was beautiful!) At the end, Seth stresses the importance of a daily practice- checking in with Self energy. Check out many of Seth's offerings here: https://www.sethkopald.com/ I'd love to hear from you at The One Inside Facebook Page and @ifs.tammy on Instagram, Twitter and Clubhouse. Check out my website at https://tammysollenberger.com/ Friend- Follow- Subscribe .... Connect :) Enjoy!

On today's episode, I chat with Loch Kelly, an IFS trained psychotherapist, a well known meditation and awakening leader, author of 2 incredible books, and all around super amazing, warm and friendly person. Loch's approach to accessing Self is different then Dick's, and Loch suggests asking the F's, which we normally ask of parts, to one's Self. Loch teaches us to ask: Who is aware and Who is the one asking? Loch explains and then leads us in a meditation around, "What is here when there is no problem to solve?" You will find a copy of this in its own podcast to listen to on repeat when necessary. We talk about three common Self-like parts. To find out about ALL the amazing things Loch has to offer go to https://lochkelly.org/ I'd love to hear from you at The One Inside Facebook Page and @ifs.tammy on Instagram and Twitter. I'm also on Clubhouse now and talking to a few friends about having chats in rooms... friend-follow- subscribe... Connect :) Enjoy!

Here is a copy of a meditation from the longer full episode with Loch. For more of Loch's offerings check out: https://lochkelly.org/ Enjoy!

On today's episode, I chat with Dr. Daphne Fatter, certified IFS therapist and a licensed psychologist in private practice in Dallas, Texas. She teaches workshops on white racial socialization for therapists, in addition to teaching on trauma treatment for TZK seminars. She is a trained facilitator by Challenging Racism to lead conversations on race and racism. This is the last episode in the Heirloom Summit Series, and I'm excited to this with Daphne who walks through the Six Stage White Racial Developmental Model by Janet Helms. We also discuss teaching kids about whiteness, privilege and racism. The book that she mentions is "Raising White Kids: Bringing up children in a racially unjust America" by Jennifer Harvey. Daphne has a ton of resources on raising kids to be anti-racist on her website. We talk about trailheads to our protective parts around racism and the parts who try to separate, numb, and disconnect from racism and parts who engage in 'white saviorism.' A list of trailheads is on her website too. -------- Find out more about Daphne here: https://www.daphnefatterphd.com/ Her email is: [email protected] Find out about the workshop she co-leads here: https://www.daphnefatterphd.com/treating-racial-trauma-series.html More Information about the White Racial Developmental Model by Jennifer Helms here: https://libguides.du.edu/c.php?g=1046908&p=7596766 https://coatescbc.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/helms-white-racial-identity-development-model.pdf She suggests this podcast on Whiteness that is 'too good not to share': https://www.sceneonradio.org/seeing-white/ For more about 'Calling in' check out: https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/spring-2019/speaking-up-without-tearing-down --------- I'd love to connect with you @ifs.tammy on Instagram and Twitter and on Facebook at The One Inside Facebook page. To register for the Heirloom Summit and receive a discount as a listener of TOI go to http://bit.ly/theoneinside Enjoy!

On today's episode, I chat with Ty Cutner, an IFS Informed Relationship and Image Coach who has a passion for working with men. Ty will be hosting two panels with the Heirloom Summit. You may know Ty from a Demo he did with Dick which is on the Continuity Program in the IFS Diversity and Inclusion workshop. Link to the Demo HERE! If that link does not work try this one :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al7jnW-Z08w&feature=youtu.be I just want to note how HUGE it is that Dick (and Sara Oberg at the IFS Institute!) allowed us to have access to this link. We talk about the polarizations from the demo and what has happened in his system since then. Ty is vulnerable and his story is painful and beautiful. It is full of hope and motivation. Ty continues to talk about his younger exiles throughout this episode. And, I continue to ASK- I have STRONG mothering parts who WILL NOT UNBLEND. I still notice them as I interact with Ty even now. Ty talks about his experience and lessons learned with an ice bath in Maine. Our internet connection is not the best during this story which is about the first 8 minutes of the episode.... it gets better. Around the 30 minute mark Ty shares his thoughts about racism. At the 40 minutes mark we talk about how Ty is coaching men on their image and shares his own discovery of why image is so important. Ty talks about The Gentlemen's Factory, a social club for men of color where he's a founding member in Brooklyn, NY. Connect with Ty on Instagram and Facebook or on Ty's Image Coach Website I'd love to connect with you @ifs.tammy on Instagram and Twitter and on Facebook at The One Inside Facebook page. To register for the Heirloom Summit and receive a discount as a listener of TOI go to http://bit.ly/theoneinside Enjoy!

On today's episode, I talk with Francesca Maxime', an IFS informed powerhouse! Her passion is contagious and my hope is that you will take one of the MANY resources and challenges she gives to 'accept your assignment' while giving ALL of your parts (including your racist parts) compassion and care. One of my favorite quotes: "We are all breathing carbon monoxide which is racism and think we are breathing oxygen... it does sicken over time." Check out her website here: https://www.maximeclarity.com/ Check out her podcast here: https://beherenownetwork.com/category/francesca-maxime/ Check out her upcoming talk on Active Mourning: Active Mourning: Transforming Grief, Loss, Longing, and Resentment | InsightLA Meditation To register for the Heirloom Summit on Feb 24-26 and get a special discount as a listener of the podcast: http://bit.ly/theoneinside I'd love to connect with you at ifstammy on Instagram and Twitter and on The One Inside Facebook page. Enjoy!

On today's episode I connect with Dr. Virginia Seewaldt. Virginia and I talk about (in order): - Living in NYC and coping with Covid - Her experience with IFS and her passion for racial justice - Whiteness as the 'norm' - Pantsuit Nation Facebook Story and 'centering the voices of color' - Listening and learning about our own Prejudices - White Fragility - Whiteness and Privilege - Worry about 'saying it wrong' is still centering 'me' - What we do from here and having compassion for all of our parts It is a bit long, but it is good! It was a connected, warm and engaging conversation. For more information about Virginia: https://racialliteracygroups.com/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/virginia-seewaldt-new-york-ny/61162 To register for the Heirloom Summit on Feb 24-26 and get a special discount as a listener of the podcast: http://bit.ly/theoneinside I'd love to connect with you at ifs.tammy on Instagram and Twitter and on The One Inside Facebook page. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I chat with Steve Spitzer and Glenn Williams. Steve, Emeritus Professor of Sociology at Suffolk University in Boston, has taught, researched, and written on crime, justice and social control for three decades. He is Level 2 IFS trained and has presented his use of the IFS model inside prisons at multiple IFS annual conferences and has written articles in the IFS newsletter, The Outlook. In 2002, he founded the Jericho Circle Project, a non-profit organization that seeks to 'bring down the walls' by creating men's support groups in correctional facilities. Since the project began, almost 1000 incarcerated men have sat in Jericho Circles in county, state, and federal correctional institutions in Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island. Glenn participated in the Jericho groups when he was incarcerated for 21 years and later met Steve in a different context. Glenn now 'pays it forward' with his organization, Our House Boston. Glenn is Level One IFS trained and is passionate about spreading the word about our True Essence, especially to black men in urban settings. Glenn is a reentry advocate and community investor who works with various individuals, families, organizations and businesses to raise awareness about and create solutions to the challenges of incarceration and prisoner reintegration. This conversation is AMAZING. I cannot convey this in words. Here are some themes: 'Self' Discovery Masculinity Men's work inside prisons, power of vulnerability, and speaking for parts 'Climbing out of the man box'/Taking off masks The importance of power in manliness for Black Men Glenn states, "Who I pretend to be (what my community and society says I need to be in order to survive) and my Essence are not the same thing." And, "IFS offers the opportunity for Self Discovery and Self Exploration (inside and outside of prison). Discovering that my shame and guilt are parts of me and do not have to define who I am at my core." To find more about Jericho circle go to https://jerichocircle.org/ Check out this 90 minute documentary on the nature of their group work that was filmed at California State Prison Sacramento. That film, produced by the group that initially mentored them in the work (Inside Circle), will give you a taste of the kind of work done (albeit at a somewhat higher level of intensity than is typical of Jericho Circle's groups) on their weekends. Video is found here: https://www.topic.com/the-work To register for the Heirloom Summit on Feb 24-26 and get a special discount as a listener of the podcast: http://bit.ly/theoneinside I'd love to connect with you at ifs.tammy on Instagram and Twitter and on The One Inside Facebook page. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I chat with Dr. Frank Anderson, a superstar in the IFS and Trauma world. You may know him as a lead trainer at the IFS Institute, by his PESI workshops, or as the co-author of the IFS Skills Training Manual. He is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist, and I assumed we would talk about meds and neurotransmitters. I was wrong. Frank is personal, engaging, and hilarious. He shares a lot of his own story and is vulnerable and real. I decided to leave in our entire conversation (instead of cutting out some of the beginning bits) because you get a feel for him right from the start. We talk about Spirituality and the integration with Science and Research. We talk about LGBTQ plus, lots about complex trauma, and we touch on parenting and substance use. We talk about psychedelics, mediums, and ascended masters (I had to look that up afterwards). It is a wild ride. Frank's website is here To register for the Heirloom Summit on Feb 24-26 and get a special discount as a listener of the podcast: https://www.blacktherapistsrock.com/Products/Products.aspx I'd love to connect with you at ifstammy on Instagram and Twitter and on The One Inside Facebook page. Please take care... and enjoy!

On today's episode I chat with Heidi Lindeman, a level 3 trained IFS therapist who is passionate about helping others transform their relationship with suicidal parts. Heidi shares her own incredible story of suffering with suicidal thoughts, obsessions, and images for years and the healing transformation she made when she began to listen to these parts and relate to them differently. Heidi's website is here Heidi's YouTube channel is here To register for the Heirloom Summit on Feb 24-26 and get a special discount as a listener of the podcast: https://www.blacktherapistsrock.com/Products/Products.aspx I'd love to connect with you at ifs.tammy on Instagram and Twitter and at The One Inside Facebook Page. Enjoy!

On today's episode I chat with Jay Earley, a popular IFS teacher who authored the book, "Self Therapy" and who leads ongoing IFS courses and groups. Our chat can be broken up into 3 sections- 1. His story, and similarities and differences between what he teaches and what Dick teaches. He shares his take on unblending and inner critics. He shares his 'GPS of the mind' program. He states, "I am not competing with IFS." 2. Capacity Development- What are the 'capacities of Self' to be developed and discovered? 3. "The Great Turning"--- "Inner work for the world" Here is the website to ALL the things Jay offers: https://personal-growth-programs.com/ This is the online tool we discussed: https://selftherapyjourney.com/ I would love to hear what you think the 'Capacity' is for the word I am trying to find in the middle of the episode. The word was 'Scarcity,' and I MEANT to ask Jay what he thought the capacity was but got lost in trying to find the word! Let me know if you can help me out on this one @ifs.tammy on Instagram and Twitter and The One Inside Facebook Page. I will see you there. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I chat with Dorothea Hrossowyc and Ingrid Helander. Ingrid and Dorothea along with Tyler Haaren, Joya Lonsdale, Julia Sullivan, and Paula Shulman led a workshop on "Healing Racism From the Inside Out, Unburdening our Parts around Race and Racism", at the 2016 IFS Annual Conference, and were a part of the plenary session, along with Tyler, Joya and Donna Dellal-Ferme at the 2017 IFS Annual Conference titled Self-Led Activism. Releasing Your Inner Change Agent. I encourage you to listen and observe your own parts' reactions. Use these as trailheads to do your own work and meet the younger parts of you who hold pain. We talk about this book a lot-- check out this article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-author-speaks/201709/my-grandmother-s-hands They share their own personal stories and their experiences working with their racist parts. What is said over and over is the power of the model to heal, and the importance of following the trailheads of our own racism to get to our exiles and our own ancestors and legacy burdens. We talk about so much- indigenous peoples, polyvagal theory, classism, capitalism, grief and shame. And, we laugh... I promise. Read about The Dakota 38 here Ingrid has an ebook/workbook that uses IFS and Polyvagel theory to help people with chronic worry. It is found at www.calmyourworries.com She also will be offering a mastermind membership in 2021 to help people move from worry and self-doubt to calm self-confidence. For more information, sign up for her newsletter at Ingrid's website Dorothea is available to work with you around Unburdening our Racists Parts or Parts Affected by Racism. She also offers workshops on Working with Anxiety to Release Unconscious Limiting Thoughts, Working with Anger or Angry Parts as a Powerful Tool, Setting your Internal GPS... Your I-GPS, and Healing Parts around Boundaries. Find out more about Dorothea and her offerings at her website here We talk about several handouts which you can get by contacting her. Email her to receive "The Concrete Work of Eliminating Your Racism" which is a list of trailheads at [email protected]. And, as always, come say Hi to me @ifstammy on Instagram and Twitter or at The One Inside Facebook page. I love hearing from you. Enjoy.

On today's episode, I chat with Joan Ryan, an internationally recognized Enneagram expert and Leadership coach. Fortunately for our community, Joan is also Level One Trained in IFS. I have been looking for someone to talk to me about IFS and the Enneagram and was beyond thrilled when I found Joan. Joan is a type 9 and I am a type 3 so we talk about these types a lot. We also talk a bit about type 8s. Whether you are new to the enneagram or not, I think you will find our conversation interesting and informative. Like me, you may walk away with a desire to know more! Find out more about Joan and get her amazing "Help me find my enneagram type' card set on her website here Email Joan at [email protected] Join her Facebook page Enneagram Learning with Joan Ryan I'd love to hear what your type is and chat with you about the enneagram and IFS- thoughts, ideas, wonderings, etc. on Instagram and Twitter @ifstammy and The One Inside Facebook Page. Enjoy!

On today's episode I talk with Jenna Riemersma, author of the book, "Altogether You: Experiencing personal and spiritual transformation with Internal Family Systems Therapy." Jenna states, "IFS helps deliver what my faith tradition promises." I love the concept of the "Spiritualizing part" who uses God language but has a feeling of moving away and not moving towards. We talk about Self being the God image inside us all, and the idea of thinking about sin as the burden of trauma. Jenna talks about restoration; the restoration of our parts with our Self. She talks directly to you, dear listener. If you come from a faith background and have parts who think IFS is a wacky cult. If you are here to talk IFS and have been wounded by the church. This episode- and her incredible book- are for you. Jenna's website here Dick's interview with Jenna here (This is AMAZING!) Let me know how you are! I LOVE hearing from you.... At the One Inside Facebook Page and @ifstammy on Instagram and Twitter. Enjoy!

On today's episode I share my experiences with my own system on a tough day. You will hear from my parts who like to be dramatic and exaggerate. You will hear from the parts who respond to this with eye rolling and twitching. And, you will hear how sometimes just sitting in the middle of a sidewalk is the best choice. You will hear my dog's squeaky toy in the background over and over again. You don't want to miss this ;) Enjoy!

On today's episode I speak with lead trainer with the IFS Institute, Susan McConnell. Susan recently published a new book on Somatic IFS and it may be my new favorite IFS book. Here is an outline (all of the times are 'ish') Check in- Meditation- 11-16:00 Reconnecting Mind and Body, what disconnects us? - 25:00 Importance of Embodying Self- 33:00 Witnessing through the Body- 38:00 Body Systems- 43:00 The Elements- 55:00 At the end of each podcast I ask guests if there is anything else they want to cover. Typically, I cut this out but I LOVE how Susan processes this question so I left it in - 62:00 I start crying at the end too... oh boy. I loved the meditation so much I made a separate podcast for that. Thinking you (and I!) can revisit that again and again. Want more? Get her book "Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy: Awareness, Breath, Resonance, Movement and Touch in Practice." IFS Talks Podcast had Susan on twice. Check them out here Susan's website here UPCOMING IFS Masterclass hosted by Derek Scott with Susan on February 12 here I would love to hear from you on The One Inside Facebook page and @ifstammy on Instagram and Twitter. Enjoy!

Here is a little gift! A meditation pulled from the full Somatic IFS episode which will be released in a few days. Enjoy!

On today's episode I chat with IFS Practitioner Milena Worsham as she shares her incredible story of growing up biracial in Texas. Milena is a master story teller and I was drawn in from the beginning. I had this sensation of leaning in close as she spoke. She states, "I grew up believing I was white.... This is a protection for the family... White is a protection. It is safe." The first half of the episode is her and her family's story. The second half is about her connection to feminism and the performing arts. We talk about the womb and the legacy burdens we take on in the womb. We talk about family loyalty and family secrets. We talk about what we are 'allowed' to be as women. I am not going to be able to tell you or share with you here the power of her story and her voice! I decided to sum it all up with the "Belonging." Just listen! I think you will walk about feeling moved and empowered. Check out Milena's website to learn more about her. You can email her at [email protected]. Come say Hi to me at The One Inside Facebook page or @ifstammy on Instagram or Twitter. I would love to hear from you. Enjoy!

On today's episode I chat with Paul Neustadt, a lead trainer with the IFS Institute. Paul has such a warm, engaging teaching style and I just loved our conversation. Paul's answer to the last question, "What would you do instead?" may be my new life goal or at least a daily intention. Here is a bit of an outline: 1. Create our own inner circle - when you have a hard time accessing compassion (or Self) 2. Impacts of individualism (our culture) on our parts 3. Tapping into our own inner wisdom 4. The Gifts of our Exiles 5. Paul demonstrates Direct Access with one of my manager parts 6. Degrees of Blending 7. Inviting exiles (the younger parts of us) to 'tune into their true nature, who they really are' 8. Relational Heart Based Activism 9. When Self energy seems impossible. "What is this thing called Self and how do I get it!?" You can email Paul at [email protected] for information about the Challenges of Applying IFS: Mastering the Basics Seminar which runs about 8 months once a year. Please subscribe, like, comment- all the things to the podcast. The podcast is now on YouTube! Don't forget to come say HI to me @ifstammy on Instagram- and now on Twitter! - and The One Inside Facebook page. Enjoy!

On today's episode I chat with Laura Schmidt who bravely shares her story of a "life changing event" with openness and vulnerability. It is heartbreaking and inspiring. It is a story of acceptance and hope, of yielding and the need for patience. There are many parallels between the lessons she learned over the past decade and many of our own struggles with the Covid Pandemic. Put your pens down on this one and notice your parts- your sensations, your feelings, and your thoughts. Notice and be with, letting those parts feel your presence and attention as you begin to befriend whatever comes up. Laura has been a Certified IFS therapist for 10 years. She is a PESI Seminar Speaker, Approved Consultant for IFS Certification, and an AAMFT Supervisor. She loves teaching IFS and leading workshops, consultation, and process groups. She is committed to supporting healers doing their own work so they can be more Self-led, effective and energized. -------- Laura's website here Or check out https://lauraschmidtlmft.com/ Laura's Caring Bridge site here Join Laura for Pause for Calm and Connection 1st Wed of each month at noon PT. Sign up on her website. Email Laura at [email protected] Join Laura's Facebook page Laura Schmidt LMFT and on Instagram @ pausewithlaura. ----- *Laura would love to hear from you after you listen to the podcast. Let her know which of your parts resonated with her story.* And, of course, join The One Inside Facebook group and follow me @ifstammy. I'll see you there. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I chat with Derek Scott about "What is IFS?" Do you want the people in your life to know what this 'IFS thing' is all about? Well, here you go! I am THRILLED to give this to you, and hope it is a gift you give to your friends, family, co-workers, and strangers on the street. Derek teaches with humor and wisdom and warmth. I interrupt a lot so that is fun. We also talk about how perfectionism, need to try harder, need to get it right, need to never make a mistake, etc. parts may form and why. We talk about being 'too' sensitive, loud, quiet, etc., and how we can get the message, "It is not safe to be me, I need to Dim My Light as a way of being in the world." To find Derek's info and an abundance of videos, workshops, etc. go to: Parenting tools IFS counseling association You Tube Let me know what you think about this episode @ifstammy on Instagram or on The One Inside Facebook Page here. Enjoy!

On today's episode I chat with Patricia Rich about Self Led Sexuality. Patricia is a certified IFS Therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor. She brings her expertise, her vulnerability, and her warmth to teach us about this new model based on IFS. I had to get a few of my parts to settle down before this episode. I speak for some of them at the beginning, like my giggling Middle School part and my 'Don't say too much personal stuff!' part. Patricia and I spend the first 30 minutes on process and connection and the last half on content. We talk a lot about 'internal consent' and the importance of knowing, hearing from and being with your own parts. You may find you also need to work with your own parts as you listen to the episode. I appreciate Patricia's gentle care and check in's with me and the listener throughout. My favorite part of this episode is towards the end when Patricia pulls it all together with how the six S's of Sexual Self Energy help us assess for Self leadership. Then, she teaches how we can use the 6 F's of IFS to get to know the parts of us who get 'between' us and the S's. It will all make sense! Patricia says when we do this work, the shift in ourselves is revolutionary and worth it. Find out more about Patricia here Email Patricia at [email protected] Look forward to her upcoming Self Led Sexuality Facebook group! Check out the IFS Institute's Continuity Program here Come say HI to me @Ifstammy on Instagram and The One Inside Facebook page. Enjoy!

On today's episode, Leslie Petruk, Assistant Trainer with the IFS Institute and I get real and honest about parenting. Leslie is a parenting EXPERT- I'm thrilled to have her on the show! I don't know anyone who is not struggling in this area right now and am just so thankful to Leslie for sharing her Self and her wisdom. I hope you walk away feeling hopeful and empowered. Let me know what your parenting intention is at The One Inside Facebook page or @IFSTammy on Instagram. I share mine in the intro. Parenting revolution- Free Parenting Videos from Derek Scott's IFSCA (ifsca.ca). This is HOT off the presses- I can't wait to dive in. Email Leslie to find out more about upcoming workshops and keep abreast about her upcoming book, "Oh My God, I Sound Just Like My Mother" at [email protected] Join the IN-Sight parenting: Compassionate Parenting from the Inside Out page on Facebook Check out the Parenting course led by Leslie with the IFS Institute Enjoy!

Marushka Glissen, an assistant trainer with the IFS Institute is returning to the podcast to talk about one of her other passions, marriage (See episode 33 for our first chat about Legacy Burdens). Here is a bit of an outline of the show: 1. Gratitude towards partner (esp during Covid) 2. Appreciation of partner (again, Covid) 3. Complications in 2nd marriages and blended families 4. Adult children dealing with intense feelings of loss and avoidance parts (We pause to deal with my parts who are triggered... this is about 23-28 min mark. 5. Guilty parts in 2nd marriages 6. 'Do you want to be right or do you want to experience closeness and love' 7. Using phrases "In my opinion"/"From my perspective" 8. Partners often ask us to stretch... we are better for it 9. Seeing pain (exile) behind partners 'a-hole' behaviors (protector) 10. How to stay when it is really hard? Or separate in a connected way. 11. Five practical tips on communication (about 50 min) 12. Embracing the Suck (the parts of my partner I don't like) 13. Be Curious, Not Furious I share way too much personal information in this episode- about my family of origin (a blended family) and about my marriage. I took a long time editing this and checking with my parts about how comfortable they felt putting this out there. So, here it is. I may take it down immediately ;) Marushka's website entitled Relationship Visions Enjoy!

Welcome back! Here we are - season 2. On today's episode, I chat with Leon Silvers, founder of Drag Therapy and STAR of Drag Heals (well, he is the star of epi 2, season 2). I'm curious how your parts reacted to the title of this episode. I imagine some of your parts are like, 'What is that?' And some are like, 'Oh, gosh.' And some are like, 'How fun!' I hope you can be with all those parts, those voices inside, and listen to this episode. I promise it is FULL of creativity and energy and fun. I was surprised about what Drag therapy is and what it isn't. I was surprised by how open and creative I began to feel just talking to Leon. Here are some of the gems inside the episode: - Expansive play (how this helps me appreciate one of my critics) - Freedom and creativity - Opening up to all the parts inside - Power of embodying parts and giving them voice - Using fiction to allow 'managers' to loosen up (Meet my manager Tom the lawyer who is dressed in a suit- about 20 min mark) - Wilderness therapy and playing with 'category' (about 40 min mark) Check out: Leon's website Drag therapy website Leon's episode of Drag Heals (season 2, epi 2), coming out in October TED talk with Amy Cuddy about the Superman pose (part of me thinks there may have been some controversy around her after this?) Need some help with your website? Check out a special deal for The One Inside listeners here Enjoy (and welcome back!)

On today's episode, I talk with Tom Holmes. He and his wife, Lauri wrote the book, "Parts Work: An Illustrated Guide to Your Inner Life." Sharon Eckstein created incredible illustrations which are in the book and the Inner Active cards. The book and the Parts Work Inner Active cards are some of my favorite IFS tools. I can't express how much I love- and use- the parts cards! Tom has been around the IFS community for a long time- Dick mentions him in the epi we did last fall. Tom tells us his journey with IFS and how his personal work helped him with burnout (we have heard that many times of this podcast). He describes the origin of the book and cards and describes how he has seen over and over again the power of these very special cards across cultures. Tom now travels the world teaching IFS or what he sometimes calls Parts Work, Internal Systems Therapy, or Integrated Internal Systems Therapy. Tom is passionate about integrating Spirituality and IFS and is working on his next book exploring spiritual paths. I wrote down so many quotes of Tom's such as: "As a person gets centered in Self, their spiritual life awakens and deepens." We can "water the seeds of Self" (through spiritual rituals, meditation, nature, etc). "When we bring peace to our inner system, we bring peace to the world." "If we can help people tap into and access Self/Spirit/Connected Energy- what else is more important?" (That is a loose quote!) Email Tom at [email protected] if you want to talk with him about teaching IFS at your organization. Tom's website has many videos of him teaching and with a demonstration of the Parts Work Cards. My son and I love the video of Tom using the Inside Out Puppets! If you want to connect with me, I am at #ifstammy on Instagram and at The One Inside Facebook page. I will see you for Season 2 in September! Enjoy and take care!

On today's episode, the final for honoring minority mental health month, I talk with Nydia Guity, an IFS therapist, podcaster, writer, and natural hair enthusiast. I had no idea ("but didn't I?," says a part) the 'emotional baggage that comes with hair,' whatever your race, culture, or background. Nydia shares her story- her parents are originally from Honduras and celebrate the Garifuna culture, she grew up in NYC speaking Spanish as her first language, went to college in Vermont, and currently lives in Atlanta. I appreciate her vulnerability and openness as we connect. I ask a lot of dumb white girl questions. Parts of me are embarrassed and I wanted to erase them all.... but I did not. We talk about moms and hair (do you have a mom and hair story? I do too!). We talk about how personal development is a process that does not end and how working with our parts helps tolerate polarizations (all or nothing). We talk about the question, 'What does it mean to be right?' And we talk about hair and all the messages, stigma, and complexities that come along with it. Check out Nydia's website where you can find her writings and podcast! A new deal from brighter vision for The One Inside listeners here! Enjoy-

On today's episode I speak with Radhalisa Zarzuela and Deran Young. Radha and Deran met at a level one IFS training in Harlem, NY. Radha shares her story with us which is touching and courageous. I felt inspired by her and think you will too. We talk about 'rules' which may come from our cultures and the legacy burdens we carry. We talk about "code switching" as a person of color. We talk about the impact of domestic violence and the power of coming out of this with "trauma residue" and with a strong voice. And we talk about being in the Miss America pageant (I bet you didn't think I was going to say that!). This may be the last in the minority mental health series for this month! I hope you have been encouraged and challenged. Enjoy!

On today's episode I speak with Requina and Deran who share their different stories and life experiences. Requina is the friend Deran mentions in our first podcast so I am excited she was able to join today. Requina Barnes, LICSW specializes in relationships, attachment and trauma. Through her Boston, MA private practice, she works primarily with men, women, and couples of color. Requina is a member of the Foundation for Self Leadership Board of Directors. And she is the VP of the BTR Board of Directors. She is available for IFS consultation and supervision- her email is [email protected] Deran Young, LCSW, is the Founder of Black Therapists Rock, an organization that includes over 20,000 professionals committed to reducing intergenerational trauma in marginalized communities. Earlier this year, she was personally recruited by Brene Brown to consult on the inclusiveness of her current Belonging Statement and to inspire other corporate leaders to operationalize diversity in their organizational practices and policies. It is eye opening and interesting, and I definitely walked away with a trailhead or two. To find out more about Black Therapists Rock click here Enjoy!

On today's episode, I speak with Deran Young, President and CEO of Black Therapists Rock and the IFS Institute's Online Ambassador. We met to record this at the beginning of May. We were still feeling the isolation and challenge of Covid-19 and George Floyd was still alive. We had no idea what was to come. I'm thrilled and honored to give you the first of four episodes devoted to Minority Mental Health Awareness. Today is some of Deran's story- why she created BTR, her experience as a military psychotherapist, the challenge of dealing with divorce, health issues, and becoming a single mother, and her introduction to IFS. She talks about the origins of her younger 'self esteem' part and the freedom and power of unburdening and healing her. And so much more. She is funny and kind and fun and lovely. I'm glad we are going to get 3 more hours (at least!) with her this month. Here is what Deran is reading: You are a Badass at Making Money A Framework for Understanding Poverty Dare To Lead To get more info about BTR: Black Therapists Rock Find the incredible work Deran did around her own legacy burden here: Deran and Dick Legacy Burden demo New Deal for The One Inside Listeners from Brighter Vision here! Enjoy!

Dr. Ed Yeats and I chat about IFS, Shamanism, and Tibetan Buddhism. Weaved into our conversation from beginning to end is attunement and synchronicity. We attune to our parts, to one another, to nature, to our own spiritual journey. Synchronicity is an interesting and fascinating part of our journey. This is a long one so here is a bit of an outline: 1. Tuning in, like to stations of a radio 2. "I'm still an oak tree." 3. From spiritual seeker to finder: American Shamanism, Soul Retrieval, and Soul Loss 4. IFS is a form of Shamanism 5. Exposure to IFS- can't help loving it 6. Power animals 7. Self as the Shaman. Guides and Guidance. 8. God, Self, Parts or Guides? 9. Ed's information Last 20 plus minutes: 10. Parallels between IFS and Tibetan Buddhism 11. Spiritual Bypassing 12. Our own beliefs systems impact on the work 13. What I said to Dick when we were alone in a hallway for about 10 seconds (this was a few years ago before he and I did our podcast) Enjoy! Listen to Ed on The Noble Mind Podcast here: https://noblemindpodcast.com/14-ed-yeats/ Check out Derek Scott's Master Class list for Ed's upcoming workshop here: https://ifsca.ca/workshops/ Get the full workshop with Dick Schwartz and Lama John Makransky here: https://ifs-institute.com/store/205 and a little teaser of that event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PMPjVOTknE

I'm soooo excited about this episode where I chat with Dr. Angela Huebner, a triple threat therapist, writer, speaker. She is very smart and very warm, two attributes I greatly admire. We talk about the 'why' behind all the weird questions we ask in IFS. My only regret is I didn't ask her more about this! We shift over to talk about Lifeforce Yoga and 'breathing to shift emotion' at about the 40 minute mark. As I was editing this I was like, "Oh no! That is it, I want more!" Angela calls our ability to Focus our superpower and explains- in a way that makes sense I promise!- the quantum physics behind this important question (focus on where you feel that in your body, focus on that part, etc.). Angela explains what is happening in our brains and bodies when we retrieve an exile (really! Isn't that interesting!?). We talk about memory and the brain and longing and spirituality. It is so good. To find out more about Bruce Ecker's memory reconsolidation go to: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiHio7F_IvqAhUxUt8KHR-nD-cQFjAGegQIBBAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coherencetherapy.org%2Ffiles%2FEcker-etal-NPT2013April-Primer.pdf&usg=AOvVaw17UnyTT2xgNvKIDVhS6xi1 To find out more about Lifeforce yoga: https://yogafordepression.com/about-amy-weintraub/ To find out more about Siegel and Interpersonal Neurobiology: https://www.drdansiegel.com/books/pocket_guide_to_interperOnsonal_neurobiology/ To find out more about Angela and her latest workshops: https://www.angelahuebner.com/ To connect with me with feedback, ideas, questions or just say Hi- drop me a note at The One Inside Facebook page or on Instagram at IFSTammy. Enjoy!

On today's episode, I chat with Shelly Johnson, author of the fantastic book, "The Parts Inside of Me." Shelly and I spend about half the episode talking about the power of Self and half walking through her book. Shelly shares her powerful story in between. Shelly begins her book with these two meaningful quotes: "If you love what's in your way, they will transform." - Dick Schwartz "I believe that there is a divine spark in every human being, although it may be buried deeply."- Michi Rose One of the things we talk about is how the experience of Self is like Falling into the Arms of Presence. To learn more about Shelly go to: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/compassionate-hearts-therapy-ankeny-ia/443304 To get Shelly's book go to (or find at your local bookstore): https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Inside-Shelly-Johnson-LMHC/dp/1480886254 Enjoy!

On today's episode- the 50th! episode - I get to chat with Anne Hallward founder and host of Safe Space Radio. Anne is passionate about helping others who have suffered the "repetition of traumatic silence." Not only have they experienced a horrible trauma, they have to be silent about it for fear of backlash. Silence following a trauma perpetuates shame and blame. Anne refers to this as the "wounding of silence." She shares her 7 step process which increases the possibility of having an exiled story welcomed back when it is finally told. We want our silent stories heard and this process helps us have the best chance. Our protective parts are afraid our exiles (and their stories) will ruin everything. But the truth is when our exiles are received by our Self, they are truly welcomed home. To watch Ann's Ted talk go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dMlsnrLN9U To check out Safe Space Radio's "Talking to White Kids about Race and Racism:" https://safespaceradio.com/talking-to-white-kids-about-race-racism/ Enjoy!

On today's episode, Marilyn and I chat about AM-IFS. Marilyn has held workshops for several years at the IFS annual conference and in her hometown of Sudbury, Massachusetts. AM-IFS is based on the work of Janet Adler and Mary Stark Whitehouse which Marilyn has integrated with IFS. It is like a moving meditation where you connect with parts and feel witnessed by another. One goal of AM is to help people "extend their aliveness by exploring their feelings and their experience of feeling themselves moving."- Mary Stark Whitehouse I had the privilege of being with Marilyn a few times- It is a powerful experience! I think the theme of this episode is WITNESSING- the power of being with your own inner parts as you move and having a safe, connected witness with you. Find out more about Marilyn here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/marilyn-unger-riepe-sudbury-ma/41464 Email Marilyn at [email protected] to get on her mailing list so you don't miss out on future AM-IFS workshops. And join her Facebook group Moving Into Self Compassion. Enjoy!

On today's episode, Jennifer Farley and I chat about how the body can help us connect to parts and Self. We also talk about Shamanism and its connection to IFS. I found this conversation fascinating and I cannot wait to have Jenn on again! Here are a few of the highlights: - Use of movement as a psychological treatment intervention. - How you move and hold yourself reflects how you feel about yourself, how you relate to others, and how you experience the world. - You can get to know parts of yourself by being curious about how that part exists in your body when it is blended. How do you carry yourself when that part is present? - What is that part trying to communicate to your through your body? - Using movement to connect to qualities of Self. - How parts use different developmental Soothing Rhythms (rocking, biting, sucking, wringing, swaying). - Shamanism: The Essence of IFS is shamanic in its nature: guiding us into our internal world, helping us to navigate the energetic world inside, and shifting our energy during the unburdening ritual. Jen offers individual shamanic healing virtually and integrated psychotherapy services to those in CA. She also regularly offers workshops and retreats. You can find all about her (and read her body speaks blog!) at: https://www.shamanhealingmonterey.com/ She offers workshops in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Meditation Studio. Check them out here: https://www.montereybaymeditation.com/ Enjoy! Do not forget to subscribe to the podcast and write a review. Come say Hi on Instagram @Ifstammy and join our community at The One Inside Facebook group. I'd love to connect with you.

On today's episode, I talk with Dr. Nancy Morgan and Travis Shubeck. Nancy is the Director of LifeMoves Behavioral Health and Training Programs, a California agency dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness. Nancy introduced IFS into the training curriculum during the 2015-2016 year. Travis Shubeck is one of the trainees and students who chose to complete his practicum at LifeMoves. Travis is working on an IFS manual for case managers who work with the homeless population. Travis states IFS, "is an opportunity to get out of my head and into my heart." Both Nancy and Travis speak about the power the IFS model in clinical supervision, in working with the homeless population who have been through trauma, and in preventing student/therapist burnout. To find out more about Life Moves: https://www.lifemoves.org/ To contact Nancy: https://www.drnlmorgan.com/ Enjoy!

On this special episode, I chat with Leslie Petruck for a quick chat about her upcoming workshop which is for ALL parents- knowledge of IFS not necessary! Spread the word to the parents you know because … yeah .... it. is. hard. Here is what you can expect over the 4 weeks: 1. Intentional vs Reactive Parenting- How to be more 'Self' led 2. Befriending all of your parts and your child's parts 3. The 5 P's of Parenting 4. Connection- increases confidence and cooperation (yes, please!) Sign up here! https://courses.selfleadership.org/item/ifs-parenting-lunch-learns-60316?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=050820_IFS_Parenting_Sales_2_9am&utm_content= To find out more about Leslie go to: https://www.thestonecenternc.com/

On today's episode, I chat with Rebecca Ching who is certified in The Daring Way and IFS. I thought about calling this episode IFS meets Brene' Brown as Rebecca brings us her expertise in both. Obviously, we talk about shame and trauma and vulnerability. How could we not!? Rebecca introduces us to the unburdened leader who is 'trauma informed', compassionate, and resilient. And this leader leads from the 8C's of Self leadership (curiosity, calm, confident, clear minded, etc). We touch on the enneagram, eating disorders, and parenting. And, we talk about Taylor Swift. Enjoy! To listen to Rebecca's podcast and to find out about all the amazing things she is up to go to: https://www.rebeccaching.com/