Best Louis Chen Podcasts (2024)

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#7 Kim Slipski (Bielak)--Beyond Burnout, Inspiration Exists, Fresh Snowfall, Filling the Well, Spiritual Epiphanies, Saying No to Firedrills!, Relighting the Flame, Getting Off the Hamster Wheel, Giving ... 1:09:27

6d ago1:09:27

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Kim Slipski (Bielak) is a Licensed Psychotherapist (#143946), friend, and member of the Beyond Psychology Network. We studied together at Antioch University and have been developing our private practices in parallel in Los Angeles. Kim is simply one-of-a-kind in the therapy world. She is a sharp-minded and strategic thinker and a highly capable bus…

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#6 Josh Horsley Interviews Me--The Passport to Space, Software Update for Humanity, Piercing the Great Filter, The Role of Human Excellence, Thinkism, I Feel Therefore I am, Build the House You Want to ... 59:36

12d ago59:36

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I am interviewed by friend and podcaster Joshua Horsley, who runs Testpiece Climbing. We talk about about my work as a somatic therapist and how it applies to the rise of technology in our current moment. We go deeply into the foundation of embodiment that is required to harness great technological forces. You can find Josh's climbing podcast, Test…

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Embodying Spirituality and Resourcing Beyond Self, with Valerie Louis 1:14:05

15d ago1:14:05

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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…

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#5 Neha Agrawal—Coloring Outside the Lines, Being Normal is Oppressive, Healing as a Space for your Wacky World to Come Out, Owning your Element of Irreducible Rascality, Did your Ancestors Have Rich Inner ... 1:06:20

16d ago1:06:20

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I talk with Neha Agrawal, a Clinical Psychologist, friend, and member of the Beyond Psychology Network. We worked together at Community West, an intensive treatment center in West LA where Neha still works with teens and young adults. In her work, Neha is consistently one of the most playful and irreverent therapists I’ve met. Her inner child is no…

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#4 Patrick McCormick--Masking and Hypermasculinity, Normalizing Male Emotionality, The Immature vs Mature Warrior, Strength in Vulnerability, Messy Emergent Periods, P-urpose vs p-urpose, Decentering Yourself ... 1:26:47

26d ago1:26:47

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I talk with Psychotherapist, friend, and member of the Beyond Psychology Network Patrick "Patch" McCormick. Patch's work specializes in helping men move beyond hypermasculinity toward normalizing male emotionality. He is trained as a group therapist and runs several process groups. He currently resides in New York and works with clients in both Cal…

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#3 Louise Rosager -- Torchbearer of the Soul, Why Explore Dreams?, Discovering your Personal Myth, Art vs. Propaganda, Nightmares and Bad Trips, Mastering the Element of Surprise, Reaching the Third Option ... 1:15:22

27d ago1:15:22

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I talk with Creative Coach and Professional Dream Tender, Louise Rosager. Louise is a good friend and collaborator in the West Los Angeles area who works with writers and other creative professionals to literally help bring their dreams to life. You can find more about her on her website louiserosager.com. For more information on Snowball Psycholog…

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Meditation--Neuroplasticity 9:24

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By Steven Bradshaw

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Connecting to Parts with Creative Expressive Arts and IFS, with Theresa Soltzberg 1:09:07

29d ago1:09:07

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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…

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The Magic of IFS and EMDR, with David Polidi 52:48

1M ago52:48

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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/ …

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Mark Robinson: "My Language is Basketball" 28:34

2M ago28:34

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Our guest today is the wonderful Mark Robinson. Mark enjoys playing basketball, coding, and serving others–among many things. His life motto is "It is what it is.” In his own words, Mark’s goal is to grow closer to God every day, follow Him shamelessly, and share about Him with everyone he meets. Today, Mark and I chat about why body language and n…

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Mold Toxicity and its Impact on Mental and Physical Health, with Melissa Johnson 1:11:25

2M ago1:11:25

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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 …

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#2B David Field--Straight Outta Mordor, A Deeper Dive into David's Backstory 1:34:32

2M ago1:34:32

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By Steven Bradshaw

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#2 David Field--Art, Commerce and Therapy, Jack Sparrow Mindset, Discomfort as a Gateway, Putting Down the Sword and the Shield, Darkness Retreat, A Great Place to Die 1:08:37

2M ago1:08:37

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By Steven Bradshaw

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Attachment Theory, its Styles, and its Impact on Relationships, with Annie Chen 55:13

2M ago55:13

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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…

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Meditation--Somatic Tracking 18:37

3M ago18:37

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This is a guided meditation from a few years back that I wanted to make available to Spotify listeners. It's intended to help the listener access more of their somatic, or body-based, information that aids in emotional processing and healing stress-related conditions.By Steven Bradshaw

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#1 Lisa Chen -- Psychological Athlete, The Key to Snowballing, Bootstrapping Yourself, Life as Therapy, TV and Social Media as Drugs, Helping the Successful be Soulful and the Soulful be Successful 1:37:01

3M ago1:37:01

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I talk with close friend and fellow psychotherapist, Lisa Chen. Lisa is a friend and collaborator who runs a group therapy practice in Hermosa Beach. You can find her at: lisachentherapy.com For more information on Snowball Psychology you can go to: patreon.com/snowballpsychology beyondpsychologycenter.com/snowball…

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Body-Mind is Mind-Body: Somatic IFS with Susan McConnell 1:37:53

3M ago1:37:53

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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…

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Jessica Gath: Re-Evolution through Art 49:32

3M ago49:32

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Our guest for today is the spectacular and beloved Jessica Gath. Jessica Gath is a possibilitarian who makes artwork in paint, garments, zines, food, correspondence, community, activism, songs, dirt, plants, videos and whatever else gets the job done. For almost 30 years, the concepts behind her art practice have been to connect us (humans) in our …

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Blending the Practical with the Mystical with Human Design (and IFS,) with Dr. Nicole Garritano 1:21:39

3M ago1:21:39

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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…

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The Connection with Reiki and Self-Energy, with Dr. Christine Kiesinger 55:23

4M ago55:23

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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…

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The Unwilling Rebel of IFS, Joanne Twombly, on Trauma and Dissociation Informed Internal Family Systems 1:21:08

4M ago1:21:08

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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…

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How the Lymphatic System Impacts our Health, with Kaitlyn Mariah (Re-release from February 2023) 52:32

4M ago52:32

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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…

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Episode Zero: The First Snowflake 31:19

5M ago31:19

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In this opening episode, Steven lays out the concept of Evolutionary Staging and provides a brief guide to the stages of a Snowball project. He also shares about his own snowball journey in building a career as a psychotherapist, a path that unfolded starting with a snowflake of intention, which was his own sense of felt purpose. A meditative refle…

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IFS Beyond the Therapy Room and the Rules, with Emma Redfern and Helen Foot 48:45

5M ago48:45

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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. …

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Vulnerability is a Super Power, with Jalon Johnson 1:02:22

5M ago1:02:22

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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. …

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Waking up to the Reality of Our True Self with Centering Prayer and IFS, with Tammy Sollenberger 48:18

5M ago48:18

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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 …

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Witch Wounds and Their Impact on the Present, with Sasha Lipskaia 1:05:52

5M ago1:05:52

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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. …

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Understanding Guilt and Shame from an IFS Perspective, with Dr. Martha Sweezy 1:01:29

6M ago1:01:29

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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…

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Working with Higher Guides with MDLT and Transpersonal IFS, with Chris Hancock 1:14:30

6M ago1:14:30

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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…

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Befriending Your Nervous System with Polyvagal Theory (and IFS), with Deb Dana 1:10:57

6M ago1:10:57

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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 …

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Bonus: Guided Meditation for Guide, Unattached Burdens, and Part Awareness, with Robert Falconer 4:34

6M ago4:34

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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…

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Connecting with Guides and Past Lives, with Robert Falconer 1:39:58

6M ago1:39:58

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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…

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How to Be Self-Led in Relationships, Work, Parenting, and Spirituality, with Seth Kopald 1:25:35

7M ago1:25:35

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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…

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Krystal Ray: Creativity as a Safe Space 32:32

7M ago32:32

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Welcome to the third episode of Season 2! Our guest for today is the spectacular voice behind the first seconds of this episode: Krystal Ray. Krystal is a full time lover and liver of life. She is at once Wife, Mom, Educator, Singer, Worship Leader, Entrepreneur at Mary Kay and Beautifly You, and last but not least, Jesus Follower. And Foodie. Toda…

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IFS and Direct Access: The Key to Unlocking the Secret History of Parts, with Dave Adamusko 53:50

7M ago53:50

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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 …

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Aneliya Kyurkchiyska — Senior Product Designer 45:39

7M ago45:39

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Senior Product Designer, Aneliya Kyurkchiyska #interview #design #creativechat Interview recorded 20 December, 2023 Bézier is an interview podcast amplifying voices in our creative communities. With guests from all over the world and representative of as many of us as possible. Subscribe here or at ⁠bezier.show⁠ Aneliya's Links: Web: twitter.com/ne…

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Connecting With Your Heart of Gold, with Betsy Fenzel 42:21

7M ago42:21

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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…

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Motivation Made Easy with Dr. Shawn Hondorp 49:26

7M ago49:26

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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…

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Glow Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light, with Katie Silcox 57:12

8M ago57:12

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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…

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IFS as a Life Practice, with Dr. Richard Schwartz (Re-release from July 31st, 2023) 54:23

8M ago54:23

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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…

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"How Do I Make Great Decisions, Quickly?" with Jubilee Chen 44:38

8M ago44:38

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Welcome to episode 2 of season 2! Today’s episode kicks off an exciting new kind of conversation. In my work, I coach creative leaders across all sorts of industries. So for every other episode this season, I'll feature one of these coaching conversations. Today is our first live coaching conversation, featuring Jubilee Chen. Jubilee is a musician,…

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It’s Not Mine and I Don’t Need to Carry It: IFS and Legacy Burdens, with Ann Sinko (Re-release from August 7th 2023) 53:02

8M ago53:02

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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…

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IFS and Unattached Burdens: What Are They and How Do We Help Them, with Robert Falconer (Re-release from April 24th, 2023) 1:19:14

8M ago1:19:14

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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…

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Fuel Your Brain, Not Your Anxiety, with Dr. Kristen Allott (Re-release from March 6th 2023) 1:19:26

9M ago1:19:26

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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…

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Scott & Louise Walker: Learning to Dance Together 1:02:41

9M ago1:02:41

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Welcome to the premiere of SEASON 2! Our guests for today are superpartners, co-creators in life and work: Scott & Louise Walker. Scott and Louise have been friends for 50 years, married for 37 and work partners for the last 25 of those years. They lead Life/Work Direction, a small non-profit where they help people of all ages listen for direction …

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Chinese Medicine and IFS: The Deep Emotional Roots Connected to our Symptoms, with Dr. Nadia Ramo 54:12

9M ago54:12

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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…

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Externalizing Parts in IFS with Figurines and Sandtray, with Leslie Petruk 46:38

9M ago46:38

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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…

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Trauma and the Brain: Impacts and Interventions with Stephanie Ryall 1:04:08

9M ago1:04:08

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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…

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Embodying IFS with Sexual Orientation: An Intimate Conversation with Dr. Frank Anderson 1:00:07

9M ago1:00:07

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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…

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Nature, Adventure, and Lessons Learned, with Terry Prichard 1:20:32

10M ago1:20:32

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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…

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