

Richard C. Schwartz
Associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and researcher on marriage and loneliness, who collaborates with Jacqueline Olds on related work.
Top 10 podcasts with Richard C. Schwartz
Ranked by the Snipd community

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Jan 14, 2021 • 1h 47min
#492: Richard Schwartz — IFS, Psychedelic Experiences Without Drugs, and Finding Inner Peace for Our Many Parts
Richard Schwartz, a leading expert in psychotherapy and creator of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, discusses the transformative power of understanding our inner parts. He shares techniques for addressing trauma through self-compassion and guided visualization. Emphasizing the importance of befriending our emotional voices, Schwartz highlights how IFS can empower personal growth and healing. Additionally, he explores the integration of IFS with psychedelic experiences, paving new paths for emotional balance and insight.

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Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 1min
Inside an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Session with Glennon & Richard C. Schwartz
Join the insightful discussion with Richard C. Schwartz and Glennon on Internal Family Systems therapy. Learn about freeing exiled parts, updating self-sabotaging behaviors, and the healing power of live therapy sessions. Dive into the world of internal parts, fears of not being lovable, and embracing self-awareness. Discover how IFS therapy can transform relationships and lead to personal growth.

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Mar 11, 2022 • 1h 10min
PT300 – Dr. Richard C. Schwartz – Vital Psychedelic Conversations
Dr. Richard C. Schwartz, the creator of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and author of "No Bad Parts," shares transformative insights on healing and spirituality. He discusses integrating IFS therapy with psychedelics, highlighting how substances like MDMA can unlock deeper self-awareness. Schwartz emphasizes the importance of preparation and mindful facilitation in navigating psychedelic experiences. You’ll also hear about the potential pitfalls of commercialization in the psychedelic movement and the significance of self-energy in personal growth.

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Jun 14, 2022 • 1h
Richard Schwartz on Internal Family Systems
Richard Schwartz, a pioneer of Internal Family Systems (IFS), shares insights from his extensive experience as a systemic family therapist. He discusses the concept of having multiple internal 'parts,' shaped by trauma, and how recognizing them can lead to healing and self-compassion. The conversation highlights the importance of addressing negative emotions instead of shying away from them, arguing that every part deserves compassion. Schwartz also emphasizes the journey of personal transformation and the value of fostering internal dialogues for emotional well-being.

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May 13, 2025 • 1h 6min
Richard Schwartz, Ph.D. - IFS & Psychedelics: Tapping Into Self Energy for Healing Trauma
Dr. Richard Schwartz, creator of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, shares his insights on how psychedelics like ketamine and MDMA can unlock our compassionate core, known as 'Self energy.' He discusses their role in healing trauma by relaxing protective parts of our psyche, allowing access to repressed emotions. Schwartz reveals his own experiences with psychedelic-assisted therapy, transforms the narrative around 'bad trips,' and emphasizes respectful engagement with our internal parts for profound healing and personal growth.

Oct 27, 2025 • 50min
#482: Meet the Parts of You That Are Waiting to Be Heard: Dr. Richard Schwartz
Dr. Richard Schwartz, the founder of Internal Family Systems and a faculty member at Harvard Medical School, explores profound concepts in self-healing. He discusses how 'unburdening' can help release individual and collective trauma, reconnecting us to our compassionate core. Richard outlines the roles of inner protectors and exiles, emphasizing that healing involves listening to these parts with curiosity. He also examines how this approach can transform family dynamics, address physical symptoms linked to trauma, and even reduce societal division through collective unburdening.

Feb 10, 2021 • 1h 12min
How (and Why) to Hug Your Inner Dragons | Richard Schwartz
In this conversation, Dr. Richard Schwartz, a renowned psychotherapist and founder of the Internal Family Systems model, dives deep into the complexities of our inner selves. He advocates for embracing rather than fighting our darker traits, viewing them as protective parts shaped by past traumas. The discussion merges IFS therapy with elements of Buddhism and highlights why meditation alone may not suffice for true healing. They even engage in IFS therapy practice, exploring the importance of compassion in understanding one's internal dialogue.
Mar 4, 2026 • 31min
Is marriage worth saving?
Eve Rodsky, bestselling author on household fairness; Richard Schwartz, Harvard psychiatrist studying marriage and loneliness; Debora Spar, HBS professor on tech and relationships. They trace marriage from economic contract to romantic ideal. They debate unequal domestic labor, rising parenting standards, loss of communal support, loneliness in single households, and policy and practical fixes for modern family life.

Nov 18, 2025 • 49min
Dr. Richard Schwartz | Healing Collective Ancestral Burdens
Dr. Richard C. Schwartz, the founder of Internal Family Systems, dives into the transformative power of group healing and the impact of ancestral trauma. He shares insights on legacy burdens that drive current behaviors and societal conflicts. The conversation explores therapeutic strategies to heal these inherited wounds and emphasizes the connection between therapy and spirituality. Richard discusses how collective healing can mend social fragmentation and even strengthen democracy, shedding light on the urgent need for healing our shared history.

Sep 24, 2024 • 1h 6min
Dr. Richard Schwartz: Internal Family Systems (IFS) and The Next Economy
Join Dr. Richard Schwartz, a pioneer of Internal Family Systems (IFS), as he unpacks how our inner 'parts' influence our actions and beliefs. He discusses the impact of legacy burdens and trauma on personal and collective healing. Listeners will learn how to nurture their inner child and find joy amidst struggles. In a live IFS session, Dr. Schwartz guides the host through doubts about the Next Economy, leading to a breakthrough moment. Dive into a transformative exploration of self-awareness and community healing!


