Episode 4: The Best Difficult Life We Can Have

In this episode, hosts Bill and Marty reflect on the journey of creating the podcast and its evolving identity. They explore the concept of the brain's efficiency in forming habitual thought grooves and the conscious effort required to shift these patterns. They discuss the ethical dimensions of communication and the importance of taking responsibility for one’s thoughts and words. The conversation shifts towards understanding and working through entrenched negative beliefs, the role of parts work in internal family systems (IFS) therapy, and the process of updating these beliefs. By fostering a friendship with the mind, the hosts emphasize the significance of appreciating one's mental processes and how embracing new habits can lead to a fulfilling life transformation.

00:00 Introduction to the True You Podcast
01:06 The Brain's Efficiency and Habit Formation
02:14 Ethics and Responsibility in Communication
03:45 The Power of Thought and Behavior Habits
05:10 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Authenticity
09:50 Creating Structures for New Habits
16:07 Exploring Self-Energy and Internal Family Systems (IFS)
18:32 Understanding and Healing Trauma
20:53 Understanding Parts Work and Beliefs
21:29 Asking the Right Questions
22:27 Revealing and Addressing Core Beliefs
23:47 Timing and Respect in Parts Work
25:53 Client Experiences and Shifting Beliefs
31:35 Renegotiating Roles for Unburdened Parts
33:43 Wrapping Up and Future Topics

Links and Resources:

• Contact Marty - mkettelhut@msn.com
• Contact Bill - bill@billtierneycoaching.com
• True You Podcast Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/trueyoupodcast
• Would you like to be a guest on our podcast? Complete this form to apply: https://forms.gle/Fre2eEmiNoDPYKmp9
• Internal Family Systems - https://ifs-institute.com/
• Bill Tierney Coaching - https://www.billtierneycoaching.com/
• ‘Listening is the Key', Dr. Kettelhut’s website - https://www.listeningisthekey.com/
• Marty’s new book, ‘Leadership as Relation’ - https://amzn.to/3KKkCZO
• Marty’s earlier book, ‘Listen… Till You Disappear’ - https://amzn.to/3XmoiZd
• Parts Work Practice - Free IFS Practice Group Sessions - https://www.partsworkpractice.com