I am joined once again by ADHD extraordinaire, Dr. Tamara Rosier. In today's episode we dive into a conversation regarding ADHD as a neurological difference vs. ADHD-like symptoms related to trauma and stress. Dr. Rosier discusses medication as an option for treatment, as well as a vast list of options for a more holistic/natural approach to treating ADHD. Topics covered in episode include: 1. How and why does someone develop ADHD 2. The impact of a sensitive nervous system and ADHD 3. Being awa...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 36
In today's episode Andree Philpot shares about the powerful benefits and tenants of trauma sensitive yoga, and the impact it has when working with others who have experienced trauma of various kinds. Andree is a trauma-sensitive yoga facilitator living in Cincinnati Ohio, science teacher, and an activist involved in anti-human trafficking efforts who is passionate about helping others overcome and heal from their trauma in order to live a fulfilling and empowered life. Topics covered in this epi...
Oct 02, 2023•50 min•Ep. 35
This episode is a MUST for anyone and everyone, regardless of whether you are womb-bodied, infertile, perimenopausal, or menopausal. EVERYONE will benefit from the information shared in today's episode and I am so excited to share it with you! Today I am joined by Jenny Griffith. Jenny is an Ayurvedic practitioner, chef, and herbalist, specializing in addiction recovery and women’s health. She has become a beacon of knowledge and healing, guiding others on their own paths to wellness. Through Ay...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 34
In today's episode, coach of the coaches, Brian Jaudon shares his amazing wisdom on how to incorporate IFS with coaching by looking at the whole person. In the middle of the episode, Brian invites me to experience a taste of his coaching model where he helps me get in contact with a professional vision I've been carrying, along with the parts of me that carry fears and excitement surrounding this particular vision for my business. It was so impactful for me and I'm excited to share it with you a...
Sep 18, 2023•57 min•Ep. 33
Definitely grab a notebook and something to write with for this one! I chat with Adora Winquist for our part 2 discussion about the 5 pillars of modern alchemy and how they can help us harness our power for trauma healing. Topics covered in this episode include: - What is modern alchemy - The 5 pillars of modern alchemy: 1. Essential oils 2. Crystals: Quartz for trauma healing. 3. Meditation: Benefits of meditation. Crystal grid instructions for meditation. 4. Love: Guided practice for self-love...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 32
Grab a notebook and something to write with, Adora Winquist shares some amazing information regarding trauma and how we can connect with the modern alchemist within to aide in our healing. Topics covered in today's episode include: 1. Adora's path to vibrational medicine through her own trauma history. 2. Energy influence and how water can be impacted by vibrational energy. - Adora shares language for a water ceremony to change the molecular structure to increase our well-being. 3. Cellular cons...
Sep 04, 2023•42 min•Ep. 31
Today's episode is a cool one! I sit with author, coach, and IFS practitioner Gale West about her book, Money Come Dance with Me. This conversation was very impactful for me as I share parts of me that carry burdens related to money throughout the episode. Topics covered include: 1. Money (and your business) has a consciousness 2. Money as a spiritual teacher 3. Legacy, cultural, and ancestral burdens with money 4. Fun facts about the origins of the IFS model 5. Money as a divine source 6. Burde...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 30
In this episode I interview Allyson Blythe on non-violent communication and how it relates to IFS. Allyson is a certified life coach and licensed clinical social worker. She has over 30 years of experience with educating, equipping, and empowering her clients by building success from the inside out digging deep into their longstanding patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that no longer serve them. Allyson is the author of the books, "Misunderstood: Rewriting the Rules of Dignity and Self-Respect" an...
Aug 21, 2023•49 min•Ep. 29
It was an honor to record with wellness advocate, Shelby Pressley. Shelby is a former high school english teacher and is now the business owner of Ever-Evolving Wellness in Cincinnati Ohio. She describes herself as a wellness advocate specializing in women and women of color, helping people have the discussion about mental health, personal and professional boundaries, and doing whats best for you. In this episode we discuss: 1. Shelby's personal journey from high school english teacher to wellne...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 28
This episode was a real treat to be able to sit with my IFS Level 1 lead trainer Ann Sinko and talk with her about her speciality of legacy burdens. In the episode Ann shares her history and relationship with IFS, how IFS is a constraint release model, what are legacy burdens, epigenetics, how to identify legacy burdens, adaption and LB's, covert vs. overt ways to get legacy burdens, the 9 rules of shame (used to be 8), and the steps to help address and release legacy burdens. Ann is a senior tr...
Aug 07, 2023•53 min•Ep. 27
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 called, invented internal family systems therapy over 40 years ago. In this episode he dives into the history of IFS and how it came to be and the challenges he faced when brining it into the world of psychology. He discusses what is IFS, parts, and Self. He also discusses even further in this episode about the Self. Dick answers questions...
Jul 31, 2023•54 min•Ep. 26
Jessica Lichaa is one of my biggest mentors! Her passion and genuine interest in topics such as conscious awakening and healing can be easily felt as she shares about her amazing knowledge within this episode. We discuss embodiment, yoga, the pain body, mitochondria, discharging energy with movement to help with trauma healing/processing, kundalini as purification energy within us all, Piti, and exercises to help you begin your embodiment journey TODAY! Jessica is a visionary embodiment teacher,...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 25
This episode is a BIG one! I sit with Dr. Tamara Rosier, ADHD expert and author, about her book, Your Brain's Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD. We talk about what is ADHD, the 'gap' between ADHD and our society, how ADHD isn't a strength or weakness but actually a cognitive difference, how dopamine impacts ADHD, nature as a regulating source for ADHD, the three types of ADHD (hyperactive, hypoactive, and combination), the impact of shaming from parts of ours...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 24
In today's episode I am joined by my friend and fellow IFS therapist, Thomas Grubba. Thomas and I discuss how to make the transition from one therapy modality to another, the challenges of turning inside for self awareness, noticing conflicting and simultaneous parts/energies, and the power of naming them; "Hello, anger!". We also discuss how to use unstructured IFS for self awareness, anxiety and its connection to two parts in polarization, providing a container of Self energy with clients and ...
Jul 10, 2023•57 min•Ep. 21
In today's episode I am joined by Enneagram expert, Joan Ryan. Joan and I dive into all things Enneagram and how we can utilize it to help us find parts of ourselves we may have never brought awareness to before. Joan discusses her transition from attorney to Enneagram specialist, what is the Enneagram, types as they relate to parts, the benefits of IFS with the Enneagram for self reflection, Enneagram wings, and Enneagram triads (heart types, head types, and gut types). Joan transitioned her pr...
Jul 03, 2023•55 min•Ep. 23
Ever wonder what your brain looks like? Or, how your brain functions under stress or doing everyday tasks? I got to see my brain first hand after doing an EEG with neurotherapist, Stephanie Ryall. In this episode, Stephanie discusses some of my personal results from my EEG experience with her. We discuss what is neurofeedback and biofeedback, how EEG's help us see neuromarkers for various mental health issues such as ADHD, autism, OCD, PTSD, migraines, panic disorders, and insomnia. We talk abou...
Jun 26, 2023•39 min•Ep. 22
In today's episode, Dr. Grant discusses his journey to IFS as a physician, IFS and psychedelic properties, how ketamine and IFS combine, what is ketamine, what is ketamine used for, who is ketamine best for, and the advantages of ketamine assisted psychotherapy. "IFS and psychedelics play very well together. They both embrace the multiplicity of the mind"- Dr. Robert Grant Dr. Robert Grant is a physician and co-founder of Healing Realms Psychotherapy Inc. in San Francisco CA. He is a physician s...
Jun 19, 2023•49 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, Gabby Bernstein discusses her journey to IFS through her own therapy and trauma recovery. She discusses using IFS within her teachings with others, helping people connect to their adult resourced Self, the connection of IFS and spirituality, and utilizing resourcing for Self energy access and part connection. Gabby Bernstein is a #1 New York Times best-selling author, motivational speaker, spiritual leader, and host of the Dear Gabby podcast. Gabby is the author of 9 books, incl...
Jun 12, 2023•40 min•Ep. 19
In today's episode, I am joined by Jenna Riemersma. Jenna shares about her journey to IFS, integrating IFS with other healing modalities, her concept of Moving Towards vs. Moving Against, and her short hand method of Notice-Know-Need when it comes to connecting with parts outside of the therapy office. "IFS can be used as a finishing salt, where it makes everything just that much more rich, delicious, and wonderful!"- Jenna. Jenna is a licensed professional counselor, a level 3 IFS therapist, an...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, Sarah Houy discusses her journey to IFS and the development of the IFS app called Sentur. Whether you are already doing IFS therapy or not, Sentur is an app for you! Topics discussed include how the idea for Sentur came to be, the meaning of the word Sentur, the purpose/intention of the app, the various features the app includes, and how someone can use the app both in therapy and without. Sarah is a licensed professional counselor and a certified IFS therapist and consultant. S...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 17
In this episode Dr. Kim Daniels talks about all things eating from an IFS perspective. Topics discussed include being a program assistant in IFS trainings, IFS consulting and certification, eating disorders, disordered eating, intuitive eating, our internal eating system, and diet culture and legacy/culture burdens. Dr. Kim Daniels is an emotional eating coach with a degree in clinical psychology. She's been working with women who struggle with eating disorders and disordered eating for over 20 ...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, Katie Silcox discusses the history of Ayurveda and how it's a life science for everyone. She discusses the doshas of pitta, kapha, and vata and shares how one can invite balance with specific remedies depending on ones imbalance. She discusses her journey with yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda and how it has led her to her most recent book, Glow Worthy: Practices for Awakening Your Inner Light and Loving Yourself as You Are- Broken, Beautiful, and Sacred. Katie Silcox is a New York...
May 15, 2023•51 min•Ep. 15
In this episode Dr. Ashley Solomon discusses the difference between imposter syndrome and imposter phenomenon and how it has impacted people in our country, especially women. We discuss the impact of cultural burdens and legacy burdens in regards to feeling as though we don't belong, particularly within business culture. Dr. Solomon discusses ways in which she invites her clients to bring awareness to these burdened beliefs and how to help live a life of authenticity. Dr. Solomon is a licensed c...
May 08, 2023•44 min•Ep. 14
Dr. Christine Kiesinger has a doctorate in communication studies with an expertise in relationship studies. She spent 30 years as a university professor and now devotes her time to coaching executive leaders as well as individuals struggling with personal matters. She is a published author, guest blogger, and retreat leader. She also is a Level 1 trained IFS coach practitioner. In this episode Dr. Kiesinger discusses her journey to IFS and how IFS can be used in non-therapeutic settings such as ...
May 01, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 13
In this episode, Natalie is joined by Robert Falconer. Bob is an IFS practitioner, teacher, and writer. For the major part of his career he worked with trauma survivors, now focusing on the study and treatment of the others within us, also known as unattached burdens, or UB's for short. We discuss his ten years of work going into his new book, The Others Within Us: Internal Family Systems, Porous Mind, and Spirit Possession. In this episode Bob talks about the history of unattached burdens withi...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 12
Natalie is joined once again with licensed professional clinical counselor Nick Rogell. Nick talks about his specialty of sport and performance psychology and how it relates to ones ability to perform in a variety of environments and situations such as public speaking, athletic performance, performing arts, business presentations, and even first dates. Other topics discussed include distinguishing between performance and mental health, embodying Self energy, and guided visualizations. Topics are...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, Natalie interviews Carrie Riley. Carrie holds many certifications and trainings, including thirty years of self-teaching and exploration. She specializes in Ashtanga Yoga, maternal child health and kinesiology, the Grief Recovery Method, and is currently working towards her masters in social work with the end goal of working in psychedelic assisted psychotherapy. Carrie shares her personal story of loss that led her to specializing in grief recovery. Carrie and Natalie talk abou...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 10
Natalie is joined with marriage and family therapist Laura Barclay as they review Shrinking episodes 5 and 6 on Apple TV. Natalie and Laura discuss various topics covered within the episodes from a therapist's perspective. Topics covered include therapeutic ethics, "fire fighter" parts, couples therapy, personal disclosing/lying in session, consultation, complicated grief, and trauma. Topics discussed are covered from an internal family systems therapy (IFS) perspective and an Gottman relational...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 9
Natalie interviews licensed therapist and IFS certified supervisor Tammy Sollenberger. Natalie and Tammy discuss the healing potential of internal family systems therapy (IFS), her podcast 'The One Inside', and her book 'The One Inside: 30 Days to Your Authentic Self'. Tammy discusses her journey to IFS, what IFS has meant to her personally and professionally, and how you can utilize her book to better understand the parts of yourself and to connect with your authentic Self. Tammy Sollenberger R...
Mar 27, 2023•48 min•Ep. 8
In this episode Natalie interviews Nicki Slattery. Nicki has been a Tarot reader for 20 years, Tarot business owner for 3 years, co-owner of Slattery's Creations Art, and a former human resources manager. She offers Tarot readings, natal chart readings, palm readings, and creative career coaching. Topics discussed include the history of Tarot, benefits of Tarot, how people can utilize Tarot for part connections and Self discovery, and how Tarot can be utilized in mental health therapy sessions a...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 7
