In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Daphne Fatter for a timely and honest conversation about what so many of us are navigating right now, as therapists, as parents, and as humans living in a polarized and chaotic time. We talk about nervous system overwhelm, numb and checked-out parts, news consumption, activism, community connection, and how to stay grounded when things feel "too much." We also touch on Daphne's new book: Integrating Internal Family Systems Interventions into EMDR Therapy.
In this episode:
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Why so many of us feel numb, frozen, or checked out right now
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Normalizing survival responses and protectors during times of stress
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How polarization shows up both culturally and inside our own systems
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Staying curious about people with different political perspectives
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Finding ways to stay informed without burning out on the news
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Why connection, shared humanity, and community matter so much right now
I get blended a few times in this episode and say, "I can't believe I said that." This is such a great example of how quickly any of us can blend with passionate and opinionated parts when navigating stressful topics.
Be sure to check out my extended interview with Daphne over on Substack.
About Daphne
Daphne Fatter, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist, integrative trauma consultant, author, and international speaker specializing in integrative trauma-informed therapies. She is the author of Integrating Internal Family Systems Interventions into EMDR Therapy and is widely recognized for her expertise in blending parts work with evidence-based trauma modalities.
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The One Inside I started this podcast to help spread IFS out into the world and make the model more accessible to everyone. Seven years later, that's still at the heart of all we do.
I co-create The One Inside with Jeff Schrum, a Level 2 IFS practitioner and coach.
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