Best Mary Susan McConnell Podcasts (2024)

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The Nature of The Self, with Dick Schwartz 53:18

2M ago53:18

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In today's episode our guest is Dr. Schwartz, the developer of the Internal Family Systems model. Among the topics we address are the Dual Nature of Self, Self’s “Agenda,” IFS as a Constraint-Release Model, Self as the Agent of Healing, the wisdom of Self, Self’s Development, Trauma and Self, Self and the Body, Restoring Trust in Self, and Self and…

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Trauma and Dissociation Informed IFS with Joanne Twombly 1:22:22

5M ago1:22:22

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Today, we revisit Joanne Twombley’s amazing episode from 2022 on Trauma- and Dissociation-Informed IFS. Joanne H. Twombly, MSW, LICSW is a psychotherapist in private practice in Arlington, MA. She has over thirty years of experience working with C-PTSD and dissociative disorders, provides trainings and consultation. She has written on EMDR and Diss…

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IFS-informed OCD treatment with Melissa Mose 50:49

7M ago50:49

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In this episode, we discuss understanding OCD through an IFS lens. We explore particular challenges in treating OCD that arise from the interplay of the neurological and psychological factors that underly the condition. We also discuss how IFS integrates effective elements of other empirically validated treatments for OCD, and why IFS enhances the …

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187. Exciting News- Shifting Gears to a New Podcast! 19:18

7M ago19:18

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Exiles and the Healing process with Einat Bronstein 1:33:59

8M ago1:33:59

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In this episode, we explore the nature and healing of exiles. We discuss finding and connecting with exiles, approaches to dealing with protectors’ fears of overwhelm, the healing and integration process, and more. Einat is a psychotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience with individuals, couples, families, and groups. She has lived and…

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Finding Your Own Way as an IFS Therapist with Paul Neustadt 1:08:30

11M ago1:08:30

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Today we are welcoming IFS Lead Trainer, Paul Neustadt. Paul is a clinical social worker who has worked in community mental health and the counseling program of a working class state university, and he has been the director of a community based counseling and prevention program. He is an IFS senior co-lead trainer who also provides IFS consultation…

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Martha Sweezy's Internal Family Systems Therapy for Shame and Guilt 49:34

11M ago49:34

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Having worked in community mental health at the outpatient department of the Cambridge Health Alliance for 18 years as a therapist, supervisor and the associate director of the DBT program, Martha Sweezy experienced with a wide variety of mental health challenges, many related to the sequelae of trauma. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Ha…

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The Further Reaches of IFS and Beyond with Bob Falconer 48:36

1y ago48:36

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Today on Explorations in Psychotherapy, we are welcoming IFS practitioner, teacher, and author, Mr. Robert Falconer. Bob has an undergraduate degree in cultural anthropology, with a focus on the history of religions, and a Master’s degree in psychology. Bob has been extensively trained in multiple therapeutic modalities, but he has devoted himself …

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No Bad Parts: Individual and Collective Healing with Dick Schwartz 1:00:40

1y ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Today, and while we do a pause in our IFS Talks series, we release a 2021 episode with Dick Schwartz. The Hosts, Alexia Rothman and Aníbal Henriques will be speaking primarily about his latest book, No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model, published in 2021 summer by Sounds True. Dick speaks not o…

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The Power of Utilizing IFS in a Group Format - with Chris Burris 34:22

1+ y ago34:22

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Chris Burris, M.Ed, LMFT, LCMHCS, is a Clinical Consultant and Senior Lead Trainer for the Center for Self Leadership.Chris has been a psychotherapist since 1989, working with diverse populations in community agencies, intensive residential centers, institutions of higher learning, and in private practice. He began training in the Internal Family S…

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Multiplicity in Psychotherapy and Beyond, with Robert Falconer 33:20

1+ y ago33:20

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Today we bring a 2021 episode on Explorations in Psychotherapy Podcast, with Bob Falconer. Bob earned his undergraduate degree in cultural anthropology, with a focus on the history of religions. In the early 1980s, he pursued his Master’s degree in psychology. In his career as a therapist, Robert spent considerable time at the Esalen Institute and …

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Therapeutic Relationships and Addictive Processes: Help for Managers! 37:06

1+ y ago37:06

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Cece Sykes, LCSW is a senior trainer at the Internal Family Systems Institute with over thirty-five years of clinical experience specializing in recovery from trauma and addiction. Her chapter on treating addictive processes appears in IFS: Innovations & Elaborations, 2016). She is co-author of a new book on IFS therapy with Martha Sweezy, due out …

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The Essence of Healing with Art Mones 1:00:40

2y ago1:00:40

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Today we bring an episode from Explorations in Psychotherapy, Alexia Rothman as co-host. We welcome Dr. Arthur Mones, a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology with over three decades of experience as a therapist, teacher, and clinical supervisor. He is on the faculty of the Adelphi University Derner Institute Postgraduate Training Program in Couples Ther…

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186. I'm back from my unexpected break! 29:35

2y ago29:35

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Intercultural Competence and IFS: A Conversation with Fatimah Finney 40:19

2y ago40:19

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Fatimah Finney is a serial goal-setter, lover of new ideas, and imaginative thinker. She is a certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and maintains a private practice serving BIPOC, young adults and people navigating workplace issues. She is a certified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and is a consultant for…

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The Gifts of our Protectors and Direct Access with Paul Neustadt 1:07:15

2y ago1:07:15

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Paul Neustadt, MSS, LICSW, is a senior IFS Co-Lead Trainer. He also co-leads a monthly seminar for level 1 graduates focused on integrating the skills learned in level 1. He has led workshops on Self Led Parenting, the Therapeutic Relationship in IFS, Direct Access: An Essential Skill of IFS, IFS and Climate Change, and The Gifts of Our Exiles. For…

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Unlocking the Light of Sexual Intimacy with Nancy Wonder and IFIO 43:55

2y ago43:55

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Nancy Wonder, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in Tallahassee, Florida where she offers Internal Family Systems therapy and consultation.Dr. Wonder obtained her Ph.D. from Florida State University in Counseling Psychology and remained as a field instructor for FSU for many years teaching and training doctoral students. In 2003 she began …

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BIPOC Leadership, Healing and IFS with Crystal Jones 35:58

2y ago35:58

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Crystal Jones, LCSW is a Certified IFS Therapist and Assistant Trainer. She feels extremely grateful to have experienced and witnessed the healing benefits of the IFS model in her own life and in the lives of her clients. She has 18 years of clinical experience and owns a private group practice, Life Source Counseling Center, Inc., in Fredericksbur…

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Getting Past You and Me with Terry’s new book: Us 48:58

2y ago48:58

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Terrence Real is an internationally recognized family therapist, speaker, and author. He founded the Relational Life Institute, offering workshops for couples, individuals, and parents along with a professional training program for clinicians to learn his Relational Life Therapy methodology. He is the bestselling author of I Don't Want to Talk Abou…

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Befriending Self-like Parts with Mariel Pastor 35:34

2y ago35:34

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Mariel Pastor is a Lead Trainer based in Portland, Oregon who began her IFS journey back in 1998 with Richard Schwartz. She trains across the United States and internationally and is a co-founder of the IFS Telehealth Collective, a multi-state group practice of licensed and trained IFS therapists. Mariel recently wrote and edited the new Level 1 tr…

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185. Fun Announcement! - Very quick episode 7:53

2y ago7:53

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Emotional Regulation and Dysregulation through IFS Lens 44:11

2y ago44:11

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Chris Burris, LPC, LMFT is a Senior Lead Trainer for the IFS Institute. He has been an IFS Therapist since 1999 and is trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist. He uses mind/body approaches of therapy in alleviating traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety disorders. He works extensively with individuals and groups. Since 1990 he has been very a…

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184. Automate Your Life: 9 areas to automate your life today 34:49

2y ago34:49

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In this episode, Mary Susan talks about 9 areas that caregivers can automate / delegate to free up space for their life. Find the Mama Bear Daily HERE https://mamabearmedia.teachable.com/p/mama-bear-daily Find the Reimagine Your World: A Creative Course for Caregivers HERE https://mamabearmedia.teachable.com/p/reimagine-your-life-a-creative-course-…

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Spirituality and Psychotherapy with Russell Siler Jones 46:38

2y ago46:38

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Russell Siler Jones, ThD, LCMHCS, is a psychotherapist in Asheville, NC, Director of CareNet/Wake Forest Baptist Health’s Residency in Psychotherapy and Spirituality, and Developer of ACPE’s Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy Program. He is author of Spirit in Session: Working with Your Client’s Spirituality (and Your Own) in Psychotherapy. You c…

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Working with sex and sexuality using IFS with Victoria Kirby 41:46

2+ y ago41:46

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Victoria is an IFS and IFIO therapist working in private practice in London. She is passionate about applying the IFS model to working with sex and sexuality and is currently delivering workshops and designing resources to support other practitioners in this area of work. Victoria previously worked in public health. She completed a master's degree …

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IFS and Neurodiversity with Yoav Bartov 37:46

2+ y ago37:46

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Yoav Bartov was born and raised in Israel. A BA and MA in Social work from Tel-Aviv university, Yoav trained in couples and Family therapist (3 year program from Tel Aviv university), worked for the public sector in welfare department with children at risk and multi-problem families, running the special staff dealing with abuse and neglect of minor…

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183. Reimagine Your World: A Creative Course for Caregivers (Valentine’s Special) 10:57

2+ y ago10:57

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182. Vacation destinations that are accessible! Travel spots & tips that are inclusive… 30:31

2+ y ago30:31

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A Model for IFS Supervision and Consultation with Liz Martins and Emma Redfern 36:47

2+ y ago36:47

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Liz Martins is an experienced therapist, an IFS Institute Lead Trainer, Certified IFS Therapist and Approved IFS Clinical Supervisor/Consultant. She has a private practice in the UK and offers therapy and individual /group supervision online and in person. Prior to becoming a therapist, Liz had a career in social work with children and families, in…

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How to stay Present for Addictive Processes with Cece Sykes 51:28

2+ y ago51:28

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Today on IFS Talks we’re so happy to be welcoming back Cece Sykes. Cece has over 40 years of clinical experience, specializing in recovery from trauma and addictive processes. She is currently a Senior Lead Trainer of IFS) and Cece has also developed a workshop as part of an ongoing worldwide project to explore the personal narratives of therapists…

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181. Want more money in your life? Special time-sensitive announcement - Guest Allison Cullen was on the show in 2021 and has created something awesome. 13:13

2+ y ago13:13

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Check out Allison's course HERE: 181. Want more money in your life? Special time-sensitive announcement - Guest Allison Cullen was on the show in 2021 and has created something awesome.

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180. Dozens of professional storage & organizational hacks for ALLLL of the extra items medically complex families often need. 43:38

2+ y ago43:38

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Common Pitfalls in IFS language, with Mariel Pastor 45:15

2+ y ago45:15

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Mariel Pastor is an IFS therapist, consultant, and Lead Trainer based in Portland, Oregon who began her IFS journey back in 1998 with Richard Schwartz. She trains across the United States and internationally and is the principal author of the manual used in Level 1 trainings. She is also co-founder of the IFS Telehealth Collective, a multi-state gr…

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The Tyranny of Change and other Therapist Burdens with Einat Bronstein 48:05

2+ y ago48:05

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With a Law degree at Tel Aviv University, Israel, and Masters in Clinical Social Work at Washington University in St Louis, MO, USA, Einat learnt with Dick Schwartz and practiced IFS from its early years in Chicago. She graduated from Level 1, 2 and 3 IFS trainings; an International Lead Trainer, an IFS supervisor and a Certified IFS Therapist with…

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179. Festivity Fails: Hilarious / Horrifying Holiday Bloopers from Listeners 22:43

2+ y ago22:43

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178. Your Home Should be a Haven: Accessible Renovations w/ Designer, Life Coach & Fellow Mama Bear, Morgan Motsinger, of Annika Interiors & Sweet Bee Coaching 43:55

2+ y ago43:55

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178. Your Home Should be a Haven: Accessible Renovations w/ Designer, Life Coach & Fellow Mama Bear Morgan Motsinger of Annika Interiors & Sweet Bee Coaching To learn more about Morgan and Annika Interiors, you can visit https://annikainteriors.com or by following her on Instagram @annikainteriors. To learn more about Morgan's coaching business, vi…

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177. Allison Moorer discusses her powerful new memoir "I Dream He Talks to Me: A Memoir of Learning How to Listen" // Non-verbal autism 47:19

2+ y ago47:19

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176. Thinking of the Perfect Gift can be HARD. If that's you, this episode might help. 36:05

2+ y ago36:05

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