On today's episode I chat with David Eckel, an accredited mental health social worker and IFS Level 2 therapist in Australia. He is currently completing his Ph.D. focused on Internal Family Systems Therapy and Adult Attachment. As part of his Ph.D. thesis, he conducted qualitative research asking the question: “How might Internal Family Systems Therapy conceptualise and treat adults with attachment avoidance and attachment anxiety?” He shares some of his findings and insights.  In this...

This is a re-release of Season 2 Ep. 65 with Paul Neustadt. To find the Free Webinar and register for the four-week workshop from Life Architect, go to: Free webinar: Working with Therapist Parts to Access Self in IFS Therapy (lifearchitect.com) IFS: Therapeutic Relationship and Power of Presence by Paul Neustadt (lifearchitect.com) ----- 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...

On today's episode I chat with Dr. Frank Anderson about his new memoir, "To Be Loved." A beloved psychiatrist and leader in the IFS community, this is Frank's third appearance on the podcast. We talk about: Unexpected Impact of a vulnerable personal memoir vs his other clinical themed books (3:05) Separation of Self from intelligence Parts- "I am not just my Smart part" (3:31) Love and disconnection from self and others (5:33) Childhood trauma memories and healing experience with mom...

On today's episode I chat with Theresa Soltzberg, LMFT and IFS therapist. Theresa is an expressive arts therapist, mixed media artist, writer and instructor who offers her clients and students experiences that allow the intersection of their self-expression, soul healing and deep personal story. She has been guiding and instructing others in their creative process and life journey for many years. We talk about: - Her story and how she came into the IFS world  - "Free to Express Me" with...

On today's podcast I chat with Natalie Hoffman, author, podcast host and IFS enthusiast about her new memoir.   One of the things I loved about this book is the IFS-y structure of it. In one section, she allows her younger parts to tell their story, their memories and she responds to each from Self. Another section is written like a play: Named parts responding and reacting to one another.   Natalie Hoffman is the author of "Is it Me? Making Sense of Your Confusing Marriage: A Christian...

Derek Scott and I got to meet one last time here on the podcast. I want to share with you what I know because a lot of you have asked. You will find out a lot in this episode from Derek himself. I was among a small group who knew he was sick and when he was passing. After we recorded the episode I got to read his book and watch a session between him and Dick Schwartz, the founder of IFS. My understanding is you will be able to see this incredible session when you buy the book. Sign up for...

On today's episode I chat with Dr. François Le Doze, MD. He is a psychotherapist, an IFS therapist, and trainer and has been a neurologist for nearly thirty years in a teaching Hospital in Caen, France. He has always been interested in the relationship between the body and mind, and his knowledge of neuroscience allows him to integrate recent neuroscientific findings into his psychotherapy practice. He's actively developing a model of psychotherapy called Relational Intelligence® based on his...

On this week’s episode I chat with Boo Trundle about her IFS-inspired novel, The Daughter Ship. Boo is a writer, artist, and performer whose work has appeared across various platforms and publications, including The Brooklyn Rail, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, and NPR’s The Moth. She has released three albums of original music with Big Deal Records.  I absolutely loved this book and the way she blended years of inner child work and IFS therapy to create the unique Parts perspective she uses...

On today's episode I chat with Julia Sullivan and Gregg Paisley, two of the authors of the Altogether Us book chapter on Embodying IFS with Native American Clients. They are members of The Council for Indigenous IFS, and this is the focus of this episode. Julia Sullivan, MBA (she/her) is a social activist who integrates her Latina roots (Ralámuli descent), Indigenous spirituality, and all she gained from being one of the first Latinas to earn an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of...

On today's episode I chat with two of the four authors of the Embodying IFS with Native American Clients chapter in the Altogether Us book, Suzan McVicker and Pete Patton. The other two authors, Julia Sullivan and Gregg Paisley will be on the show next week.   Suzan McVicker, PhD, is a long-time certified IFS therapist, teacher, and former IFS trainer whose two recent publications, an IFS article and an IFS book chapter, are invitations to build a safe bridge between Indigenous Peoples and...

On today's epsidoe I chat with Bob Falconer, author of the book, "The Others Within Us: Internal Family Systems, Porous Mind, and Spirit Possession." Bob has been involved in psychological healing and recovery for over half a century now. More and more he focuses on the spiritual dimensions of this process. We talk about: - Our Minds are Porous. Acceptance of this idea is as impactful as accepting the multiplicty of the mind (until 16 minutes) - Emmanual Swendenborg's influence (16...

On today's episode I welcome back Altogether Us author, Daphne Fatter.   Dr. Daphne Fatter is a licensed psychologist, certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, and IFS clinical consultant. She is also a certified ancestral lineage healing practitioner using Dr. Daniel Foor’s method for ancestral healing. Dr. Fatter guides groups, workshops and trainings for therapists on trauma, IFS and ancestral healing worldwide. Her next IFS-informed ancestral healing course will be...

On today's episode I chat with one of the Altogther Us authors, Marcella Cox. Marcella Cox, LMFT, Certified IFS Therapist and Approved Clinical Consultant, Somatic IFS Therapist, Certified Body Trust Provider, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist - Supervisor specializes in treating disordered eating, body shame, and trauma.  Marcella contributed the chapter on IFS and Disordered Eating in Altogether Us: Integrating the IFS Model with Key Modalities, Communities, and Trends (2023). She...

On today's podcast I chat with Seth Kopald, author of the new book "Self Led." Seth is a certified, level 3, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Practitioner. He holds a PhD in Organization Management with a Specialization in Leadership and a Masters in Education. His specialties include Self-led Parenting, Parts Art, Spirituality, and creating spaces where people's parts feel safe and understood. "Self-Led walks you through the building of authentic relationships with yourself and with others....

On today's episode, Joan Ryan and I talk about New Years resolutions that may be generated by the Parts of us found in our Enneagram Type. We know that Parts inside Type are our Major Players in our system. The Enneagram gives us a short cut to bring awareness to these parts, to help us unblend, and to bring more Self energy forward. We have done lots of podcasts on this subject (and wrote a book chapter in Altogether Us). You can listen to those episodes here (there is a new search feature...

On today's podcast I talk with fellow author- and now fellow podcaster! Emma Redfern. Emma Redfern, BACP Snr-Accredited psychotherapist and supervisor is a certified Internal Family Systems therapist and approved IFS consultant working online from Devon in the Southwest of England. Emma has edited two multi-author books, one on IFS supervision/consultation, the other, Freeing Self: IFS Beyond the therapy room. She has authored a book for professionals about successfully transitioning to...

On today's episode I chat with Beth Mullen-Houser. Beth is a clinical psychologist with a passion for working with providers new to IFS.  Her IFS journey includes being an IFS-informed therapist for 4 years, an IFS researcher, speaker and consultant and currently PAing a L1 training.  She has presented at the IFS 2023 Annual Conference and the Great Lakes IFS retreat and is a member of the Foundation for Self Leadership’s Research Development team including recent collaboration on a research...

On today's podcast I chat again with Ty Cutner. Ty did a demo with Dick that has become incredibly popular and he co-authored a chapter in the new "Freeing Self" book. Ty reached out and said he had some major updates, and we wanted to share them all with you! Ty Cutner is a IFS Level 2 trained men’s personal development coach. His coaching programs help men with their image, relationships. He hosts workshops in schools for young men. We talk about: His mom (and my mom parts) Update...

On today's episode, I chat with Meg Martinez and Candice Christiansen who wrote a chapter in Altogether Us entitled, "Embodying IFS with Neurodivergent Clients: A Neuro-inclusive approach for therapists." Candice Christiansen is an adult-diagnosed Autistic female and licensed clinician with 20 years experience specializing in working with Neurodivergent older teens and adults. As the Founder and Clinical Director of Namaste Center For Healing In Salt Lake City, Utah, Candice uses IFS along...

On today's episode I chat with Valerie Louis, SEP, PhD who is a level 3 trained certified IFS practitioner. Valerie is passionate about working with therapists, practitioners, healers, and educators for personal and professional development.   We talk about:   - Spirituality and IFS as a Soul Tending process   - How practitioners can be 'better' and not get burned out   - What leading from curiousity and compassion means   - A possilbe 3rd element, not just the binary of Self and...

On today's episode I chat with Jen Kleiner, Certified Coach, Creative Consultant, & Level 3 IFS Practitioner @ IntuitiveArtists.org, Co-Founder & Director of IFSLA.org, Award-winning Filmmaker at ReframePictures.com  She shares her story of going from fashion to film to coaching to IFS and a lot before, in between and after. I wonder how many of our stories sound familiar?   Jen says, "IFS is a way of life, living, and welcoming... of allowing differences and polarizations to...

November 2023: UPDATE from Nadine – Please note that I am no longer affiliated with the PATH Program. This podcast represents my personal journey from two years ago as I was trying to integrate my 30-year experience with overeaters anonymous and my understanding of Internal Family Systems. Currently I am focusing on providing IFS therapy and workshops related to eating disorders, addiction, and trauma. For more information, Please visit my website at https://compassionbasedhealing.com/   ...

On today's podcast I chat with Dr. Daphne Fatter who wrote two chapters in the Altogether Us book. We talk about: When to choose IFS and when to choose EMDR Daphne's journey in integrating EMDR/IFS Ways to integrate IFS into EMDR Parts' consent, getting to know parts who hold Blocking Beliefs, building relationships with parts STARR: Self-Tapping for Attachment Readiness and Repair The butterfly hug  A way to receive Self energy, begin attachment repair, unblend and befriend Ways to...

On today's episode I chat with Fatimah Finney who wrote a chapter in the Altogether Us book entitled, "Embodying IFS with Black Clients." Listening to this epsiode this week could not be more timely as the last thing we talk about is Collective Healing. Fatimah says, "My liberation is your liberation.. what is happening across the globe impacts us." Fatimah is a licensed mental health counselor, skilled DEI consultant and workshop facilitator. She enjoys existing as a Black Muslim Woman and...

On today's podcast I chat with Kathy Mackechney, who wrote a chapter in Altogether Us. Kathy is a relinquishee-adoptee whose purpose is helping other adoptees heal the burdens of having been relinquished, or removed, and adopted. She is a Level-3 trained, IFS-certified therapist and consultant wtih a private practice in Denver. We talk about: Helping adoptees feel heard and understood Shifting language from adoption-industry and adoptive-parent-centric perspective to language that centers...