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E8 - A Buddhist reflection on the Self in IFS ft. Bob Gillespie
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In this episode of the Red Beard Embodiment podcast, host Alex Greene sits down with the remarkable Bob Gillespie, a highly esteemed professional in the field of psychology and therapy.
With a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Counselor, Bob's expertise and personal experiences bring a unique perspective to the conversation.
The episode begins by delving into Bob's background story, exploring his upbringing and the challenges he faced in his battle with alcohol addiction. Bob candidly shares his struggles, offering a glimpse into the darkness that plagued his life during those difficult times.
As the interview progresses, Bob and Alex explore the transformative power of Buddhism, mindfulness, and meditation in Bob's journey towards recovery and self-improvement. They discuss how these practices played a pivotal role in reshaping Bob's relationship with himself, ultimately leading to his sobriety and the profound transformation that followed.
Throughout the conversation, Bob courageously unveils the ups and downs he encountered along his path to healing. From overcoming addiction to navigating a traumatic brain injury and managing chronic pain, his story epitomizes resilience and the indomitable spirit of the human psyche.
One of the focal points of the interview is the exploration of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and various concepts of the self. Bob passionately shares how IFS therapy and its principles have empowered him and his clients to delve deep within, fostering healing and self-discovery. He provides captivating insights into how individuals can reconnect with their true selves, overcome adversity, and establish a genuine friendship with their own being through the practice of meditation.
This thought-provoking episode of the Red Beard Embodiment podcast offers a window into the human capacity for growth and transformation.
Through Bob Gillespie's personal journey, listeners gain invaluable insights into the power of mindfulness, meditation, and therapeutic techniques, offering a roadmap for those seeking to navigate their own path to self-discovery and emotional well-being.
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If you're passionate about exploring the mind-body connection, eager to share your insights on trauma healing, or nervous system regulation, we would love to hear from you! We are always seeking engaging interview guests to feature on our platform.
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To find out more about Bob’s work go to:
https://integralpsychology.com/therapists/bob-gillespie
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:33 Introduction Bob Gillespie
03:02 Struggles w. Addiction & psychotherapy
06:44 How Bob got sober
09:17 Meditation & prayer
12:58 Studying Buddhism & mindfulness
14:34 Teaching mindfulness
18:52 Moving to Madison & working as a clinical supervisor
21:04 Traumatic brain injury
24:28 Finding clarity & the big turn around
28:13 Bob’s psychotherapy practice
31:27 Benefits of psychotherapy
33:52 Internal Family Systems (IFS)
46:46 Somatic Experiencing & Internal Family Systems
49:06 The Self vs. the ego / Coming home
52:57 The ego in Zen & IFS
1:01:10 Self-essence
1:04:55 The impersonal vs. the&
Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Introduction Bob Gillespie (00:00:33)
3. Struggles w. addiction & psychotherapy (00:03:02)
4. How Bob got sober (00:06:44)
5. Meditation & prayer (00:09:17)
6. Studying Buddhism & mindfulness (00:12:58)
7. Teaching mindfulness (00:14:34)
8. Moving to Madison & working as a clinical supervisor (00:18:52)
9. Traumatic brain injury (00:21:04)
10. Finding clarity & the big turn around (00:24:28)
11. Bob’s psychotherapy practice (00:28:13)
12. Benefits of psychotherapy (00:31:27)
13. Internal Family Systems (IFS) (00:33:52)
14. Somatic Experiencing & Internal Family Systems (00:46:46)
15. The Self vs. the ego / Coming home (00:49:06)
16. The ego in Zen & IFS (00:52:57)
17. Self-essence (01:01:10)
18. The impersonal vs. the intimate (01:04:55)
19. Making friends with ourselves through meditation (01:07:56)
20. Being in relationship with our parts (01:10:39)
21. Embracing our vulnerability (01:14:49)
22. Outro (01:17:41)
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