The One Inside: An Internal Family Systems (IFS) podcast

On today's episode I chat with David Mederios, Level Two trained IFS therapist. David has been a program assistant for multiple level one and level two trainings. He has presented at several annual IFS conferences. He spent a year working with Dr. Richard Schwartz and co-presented their experience treating someone diagnosed with Schizophrenia at an annual IFS Conference. David collaborated on the production of Good Grief, which toured nationally. David and I have a lot of a laughs throughout this '101' episode. Here is a bit of an outline: How we met and importance of Dance Parties His presentation and experience with his patient with Schizophrenia Drumming Lessons: asking for help and life lessons His book. Civility and Responsibility. Working with Families struggling in Domestic Violence His goal in writing his book- especially in light of the 2020 election, Capital Riots, and Covid. The Foundation for Self Leadership Web series- He is co-leading the first one. STARTS 9/3/21 I tell a little bit about my upcoming book, "The One Inside: 30 Days to Your Authentic Self." He plays the drums for us to close us out. This is a 'funky' episode! -------- To find out more about the upcoming web series with the foundation: https://foundationifs.org/bridge To read a Great article about IFS where David is interviewed: https://elemental.medium.com/inside-the-revolutionary-treatment-that-could-change-psychotherapy-forever-8be035d54770 To see a little bit about Good Grief (there performance was unforgettable!): Good Grief Performances in Boston | IFS Institute (ifs-institute.com) David's website: http://www.davidmedeiroslicsw.com/ Connect with me and get a free parts meditation: https://tammysollenberger.com/ Enjoy!

Listen to an engaging conversation with Richard Schwartz, creator of Internal Family Systems model. They discuss personal experiences, share insights on growth opportunities, work-life balance, and comforting internal parts. Get a demo of the model and learn about his new book 'No Bad Parts'.

Frank Anderson, author of 'Transcending Trauma,' discusses authenticity, love, and healing in the context of trauma. They explore family dynamics, the power of love to heal, and the importance of genuine connections. The podcast emphasizes inner work for authentic connections and overcoming past experiences.

Norma Stevens, LCPC, discusses the integration of IFS therapy and psychedelics, emphasizing safety, healing potential, concerns like addiction and psychosis, and the importance of integration. She shares her passion for this Sacred Work and the transformative power of combining IFS and psychedelics.

In this engaging conversation, Gabby Bernstein, a New York Times bestselling author known for her work on spirituality, shares her journey of transformation using Internal Family Systems (IFS). They discuss the vital role of community in personal growth and how embracing our inner parts can facilitate healing. Gabby emphasizes the significance of consistency in spiritual practices and touches on overcoming blocks to happiness. The duo also reflects on authenticity in relationships, offering insights that inspire self-discovery and foster deeper connections.

On today's episode I chat with Liz Phillips. Liz comes to couples therapy after four decades of observing and experiencing couple disconnection, and one decade training in couples work to ensure she could be of service. She completed her Level 1 in IFS and Level 2 in IFIO and now runs IFIO-informed workshops to introduce the model to other couples therapists. IFIO stands for Intimacy from the Inside out, and it is the 'couples division' of IFS. Currently based in Toronto, Liz is a self proclaimed coffee snob, a committed IFIO advocate, and a lover of rescue dogs. Liz sent me a book in the mail after we recorded this podcast so she is my new best friend. I feel seen. We talk about: Emotional Focused Therapy Neurobiology Attachment Parts in relationship You turns (Liz gives detailed explanation- so good.) Finding My Soul's Home (in IFIO and IFS) --- Liz shares her own personal story of searching and finding her soul's home, and she is vulnerable about her parts and her relationships. To find out more about Liz and her upcoming workshops go to: Liz Phillips Therapy To listen to my friends Naomi Rather and Deb Curtis' podcast that is ALL about EFT go to: That Relationship Show To get on my email list to get a free meditation (coming soon) and to keep in touch go to: Home - The One Inside-by Tammy Sollenberger Connect with me @ifs.tammy on Instagram, Clubhouse and Twitter and on The One Inside Facebook page. I will see you there. Enjoy!

On today's episode I chat with Leslie Petruk, Assistant trainer with the IFS Institute. Leslie is a parenting EXPERT and I am thrilled she took time out of her busy schedule to hang out. This is Leslie's third time as a guest on the podcast and all my parenting parts are thrilled to have her on again. Even though this is titled "mom guilt" this episode is for any parental/adult figure who is raising little ones. We talk about: - I am Bad. -Ways shame shows up in moms - Importance of Repair (and learning to apologize well) - "Not what you did but what you do after." - Kids and Covid - Kids and Technology -You turn as a parent - Setting up intentions - The work-life balance myth - What are managers need from us and importance of perspective - You can't afford to NOT do self care - Working from home - Importance of judgment free community and having a tribe - Kids have good intuition and bad interpretation (Mommy is crying ... I must have done something wrong). ------ Find out more about Leslie here: Home - The Stone Center – Charlotte, NCThe Stone Center – Charlotte, NC (thestonecenternc.com) Leslie H. Petruk | MA, LPC-S, NCC, BCC (selfleadership.org) ---- I would love to hear from you- follow me on Instagram and Facebook to find out when I am going to be hosting rooms on Clubhouse! I am @ifs.tammy on Instagram, Twitter and Clubhouse. Join The One Inside Facebook Community to keep in touch. You can find the past episodes at Home - The One Inside-by Tammy Sollenberger. Enjoy!

On today's episode I chat with Justin Martin, an IFS therapist who lives in FL where he enjoys avoiding Disneyworld, taking advantage of the abundance of palm trees, and writing incredible poetry. Justin has been IFS informed for a few years and is finishing his level one IFS training. We talk about all things MEN. I so appreciate Justin's openness and vulnerability during our conversation. We cover: - Men's competitive parts - Messages men get throughout their life and the need to exile vulnerable parts to fit in with the system around them - Dating - 'Nice Guys' - The term 'Toxic Masculinity' - Authenticity and Attachment We end with Justin sharing several of his writings that are vulnerable and intimate. ------- Check out Justin's website here: IFS Therapist in Winter Park, FL | Parts of Me Therapy Follow Justin on Instagram @partsofmetherapy As always, I'd love to connect with you @ifs.tammy on Instagram, Twitter, and Clubhouse. And, on The One Inside Facebook Page. You can find past episodes and keep in touch with me at Home - The One Inside-by Tammy Sollenberger I love hearing from you! Enjoy!

Mary Kruger, lead IFS trainer and co-developer of Level Two IFS in Addiction, combines decades of addiction and eating disorder work with IFS. She explores shame as a core driver, reframes addiction from disease to disharmony, discusses integrating IFS with 12-step paths, and highlights the shame-reducing power of group work. Curiosity and compassion are presented as the primary healing tools.

On todays episode I chat with Kim Daniels, Level 2 IFS Therapist. Kim is a Clinical Psychologist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Emotional Eating Coach who's on a mission: to create an army of women who never deny themselves the food they love, who treat themselves with the compassion and respect they deserve, and who value themselves and their bodies. And who never. Diet. Again. Doesn't that sound A- MA- ZING?! I so enjoyed our chat about all things Intuitive Eating and IFS. We check in until about the 11 minute mark and then jump into all the good stuff: diet culture set point theory health at every size polarized parts (restrictive and overeating) why diets do not work- biologically legacy burdens and messages from culture and family At about the 30 minutes mark we dive a bit more into Intuitive Eating: body food congruence moral meaning and shame around food 'play food' And, a lot about working with all of our parts --------- Kim has a group coaching program called Food and Body Freedom that's starting in June--the link is https://www.subscribepage.com/foodfreedom_copy. She has an email challenge called the Intentional Eating Challenge--the link is https://bit.ly/intentionallyeat. And she has a free E-Course called Diets: Why They Don't Work and How to Quit Them for Good. That link is https://bit.ly/exitingdietculture. Her website is yourweightisnotyourworth.com, and you can connect with her on Instagram @kimdanielspsyd. ------- I'd love to connect with you on Instagram, Twitter and clubhouse at ifs.tammy and on the One Inside Facebook Page. Enjoy!