In this very special episode I am speaking with my 7th and 8th grade teacher Mr. Trostli. He is a Waldorf class teacher (grades 1 to 8), high school teacher, adult educator, author, and lecturer. He is the Founder and Director of Hartsbrook High School and served as the Director of the Waldorf Research Institute. We speak about the incredible impact he has had in my life, and how his beautiful views of education and Rudolf Steiner converge with my understanding of IFS and EMDR therapy.
Mar 02, 2024•39 min
Today I was fortunate to speak with Annabel McGoldrick. She is a compassionate and amazing soul, who started "Peace Journalism" with her husband, and then went on to become an EMDR therapist, consultant and founder to EMDR Insght: New Horizons in EMDR Therapy and Training. She teaches classes that weave EMDR and IFS together, and has a lot of wonderful insights to share with us!
Feb 23, 2024•53 min
Gary Whited has studied philosophy, taught philosophy, and is now a trained IFS therapist. He has published books with his poems, and has done a number of translations of the great poet and philosopher Parmenides. It was so wonderful to be introduced to this ancient world through Gary. It was also a treat to have him read some of his original poetry! It was so interesting to look at some IFS concepts through a poetic lense. I hope you ejoy this episode as much as I did!
Feb 18, 2024•23 min
In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Tammy Sollenberger. She is very well known in the IFS community. She has a popular podcast called "The One Inside" and also has written an incredible book with the same name. She has been trained in IFS, and is an IFS therapist and consultant. It was a wonderful oppotunity to sit inside some of Tammy's positive self energy as we spoke about all things IFS. I hope you enjoy!
Feb 17, 2024•34 min
Welcome to this beautiful conversation with one of the masters of IFS-- Cece Sykes. She shows us how IFS can be helpful for people struggling with addictions. In fact, she goes a step further, and we speak about how addictions are all around us, sometimes we don't even recognize how many things we are all addicted to in our culture! Some addictions are even encouraged (think about the workaholics or the greedy politicians as examples).
Feb 09, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode I speak with author and CFO Justin B Long about his book, "The Righteous Rage of a 10-Year-Old Boy: A Journey of Self-Discovery." This is a beautiful book about a man who has overcome a traumatic childhood, with inner resilence, a lot of intention, and the help of his therapist (trained in EMDR). He recounts in detail his experience with EMDR, and how it helped transform his perception of himself and the world. Through a lot of courage and inner stamina Justin is able to reflect ...
Feb 03, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 5
I am reloading the first part of this episode as a special bonus this month! Martha was on the second episode from season 1. She was such a fun and interesting guest and a pleasure to speak with. She spoke about her book Internal Family Systes Therapy for Shame and Guilt, which is one of my most favorite books on my bookshelf! Not only did it deepen my understanding of IFS, but it also helps to get a better handle on something that afflicts all of us: shame! Thanks Martha for having this compass...
Jan 31, 2024•17 min
In this episode I am speaking with one of the masters of the EMDR world, Robin Shapiro. She is the creator or "The Two Handed Interweave," which she speak about here. She has written some very important books for EMDR including, "Easy Ego State Interventions" and she has also edited "EMDR Solutions" volume one and two. It is my pleasure to share this beautiful conversation with you.
Jan 26, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Come listen to me speaking with Cindy Arnold, who was my EMDR trainer. I attended her wonderful class through the Trauma Institute and Child Trauma Institute which was founded by Executive Director Ricky Greenwald. Listen to Cindy and I speak about EMDR, and how she is also able to integrate IFS (as well as Ego States) into her trauma work. She was one of the people who helped lead me into the world of trauma healing. I hope you find this conversation with her as interesting and enlightening as ...
Jan 21, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 9
I had the pleasure to speak with Sabine Boots today. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Massachusetts. Through EMDR and IFS therapy (she is certified in both) as well as other models of therapy, Sabine is able to create a peaceful, calm spaciousness for her clients, to help them reach a place where their souls can be healed from trauma! I hope you enjoy this beuatiful conversation.
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, I am speaking with Executive Director of Castlebrook Counseling Center (and my boss) Kerrie Toole about her journey in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). Although this is not specifically IFS or EMDR, there is a lot of convergence between all of these models. Truth is truth, whatever names or models we use to understand it! I hope you enjoy this first Episode of 2024 as much as I do!
Jan 05, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This episode was a special treat to make. I was given a chance to interview my consultant Bruce Hersey, the founder and creator of Syzygy. At the Syzygy Institute, Bruce (and other carefully selected professionals who have been trained in EMDR, IFS, and his model) teach "IFS informed EMDR." What is special about Bruce Hersey? Come along with me on this interview, to hear some of his wisdom. He was a pleasure to speak with!
Dec 29, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Welcome to another wonderful episode. I had the pleasure of speaking with Beau Laviolette. He is a highly recommended EMDR/ IFS consultant and trainer. He leads classes at the Syzygy Institute, where teaches "IFS Informed EMDR." As you can hear in this episode, he has lots to share when it comes to how these two models fit together to support healing!
Dec 27, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Today I had the oportunity to speak with Tisha Shull, a co-host on the successful Podcast "IFS-Talks." We discuss some of her interests, which span from the incredible heights of rock climbing to the inner depths of past life exploration. I hope you find this conversation as fascinating and helpful as I did!
Dec 15, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 4
I am speaking with my IFS colleague and classmate Dr. Justin Wilford, who is the Co-Founder and Director of Programs at the Yes Collective and the Co-Founder and Director of research and Wellness Programs of the MaxLove Poject. Through our mutual appreciation of the IFS model, we explore how this model has allowed both of us to be more mindful of ourselves, and the universe within.
Dec 13, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3
A beautiful conversation with Amanda Steed, where we were able to speak about her journey into EMDR, IFS and OCD. We spoke about neurodiversity, and how these two models are able to offer some support for people who are neurodiverse. I hope you enjoy hearing some of Amanda's wisdom, as I did!
Dec 09, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Speaking with Kendhal Hart about how she combines EMDR and IFS to help people heal from trauma. She discussing how these models provide a map, which helps provide structure for her and her clients.
Nov 27, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1
This is an introduction to my interview with Kendhal Hart. I share some important EMDR and IFS terms, that Kendhal and I speak more about.
Nov 27, 2023•11 min
This is an introduction to some of my goals for this podcast project. What is "Empowered Through Compassion?"
Nov 27, 2023•5 min
