The Therapy Spot
No matter what’s holding you back, therapist Beth Rogerson wants to help you live a better, more balanced life. Are you and your partner going through a rough patch? Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? Or do you simply need some guidance on your journey to become your best Self? Beth often uses the Internal Family Systems (or IFS) model to help listeners understand and navigate their inner world. She frequently interviews other experienced therapists on subjects like security, shame, and grief. The Therapy Spot will provide you with the tools you need for better, deeper connection with yourself and others.
Latest episodes
Mar 2, 2021 • 32min
What you can expect from therapy
Released March 2, 2021 Susan Reyland returns to the show to talk about what you can expect from therapy. Susan is a clinical and developmental psychologist with an international practice, as well as a fellow Internal Family Systems practitioner and Somatic trained therapist. She’s been a guest on the show several times, discussing topics such as attachment styles, resiliency, childhood development and the autonomic nervous system and couple communication the problem is not Communication — it's Regulation Subscribe to The Therapy Spot on iTunes Or visit bethrogerson.com for more articles and podcasts. To subscribe with your regular podcast player, use the RSS feed.
Nov 19, 2019 • 21min
Dr. Susan Reyland: The Problem is not Communication — it's Regulation
Dr. Susan Reyland, a licensed clinical psychologist and Internal Family Systems expert, dives into the critical role of emotional regulation in communication. She argues that it's not communication itself that fails but rather the underlying nervous system dysregulation causing misunderstandings. The conversation covers strategies for emotional balance in relationships and parenting, revealing how past experiences shape our reactions. Susan also emphasizes the therapist's role in fostering calm and connection, enhancing overall relational dynamics.
Jul 2, 2019 • 24min
H.E.A.L. From Negative Experiences with Self Compassion
For show notes, visit: bethrogerson.com
May 28, 2019 • 15min
Getting to Know Your "Hater Parts"
I know I’ve talked to you before about curiosity, and specifically about being curious towards your sad and vulnerable parts. Today, however, I want you to get curious towards the hater part, the one who resists your sadness, or tries to push it away. This part definitely won’t show up in a vulnerable way! But just like all of our parts, it is only trying to help. For more, visit: bethrogerson.com
Apr 23, 2019 • 31min
New Beginnings: An IFS Journey with Tammy Sollenberger
Spring has come to the northern hemisphere and I’m excited to bring you a new episode of my podcast. In the spirit of new beginnings, my guest this month is Tammy Sollenberger. Tammy has just launched her new podcast, titled “The One Inside: An Internal Family Systems Podcast for Anyone Looking to Find Balance and Harmony.” Today on the show, we’ll discuss her journey into IFS, and her podcast goals. For more, visit bethrogerson.com
Mar 26, 2019 • 26min
An IFS Overview and Listener Questions
I have many new exciting interviews planned for the coming months, so let's have a quick refresher course on IFS! Then, I'll answer some questions about IFS and Self compassion sent in by a listener. For more, visit: bethrogerson.com
Feb 26, 2019 • 37min
Reissue: Martha Sweezy, Ph.D., on Shame, Guilt, and Self Compassion
As a bonus this month, I am reissuing my interview with Martha Sweezy, Ph.D., from May of 2017. Martha weighed in on important issues at the core of shame, such as: What is shame and why is it important? How do we learn to shame ourselves and others? How can criticism and blame help us, and how do they hurt? Where can we begin to relate to ourselves differently on the inside? Does shame have an antidote? For more, visit: bethrogerson.com
Feb 5, 2019 • 27min
Kristy Arbon on Stress, Shame, and Somatic Self Compassion
My guest today is Kristy Arbon, the Founder and CEO of HeartWorks Training. Her work revolves around supporting people in their practice of self-compassion, mindfulness, somatic awareness, and shame resilience. Among her many other talents, she is an excellent mindful Self compassion coach and teacher. On today’s episode, she’ll introduce us to the concept of somatic Self compassion.
Dec 19, 2018 • 24min
Dr. Susan Reyland on Understanding Your Survival Surveillance System
I’m excited to share with you today my conversation with Dr. Susan Reyland. On this episode, we talked about the autonomic nervous system. Your autonomic nervous system plays a huge role in how we physically and mentally react to threats. Don’t worry — this isn’t a vocabulary lesson, and you won’t have a quiz at the end! You will, however, learn a few things about yourself, such as how and why you react the way you do to certain situations. For more, visit: bethrogerson.com
Nov 20, 2018 • 20min
What to Do When You "Bump Into" Differences in Your Relationships
I recently spoke about the IFS model of therapy at Google’s week of Inclusion and Diversity. While you may not think that has much to do with your daily life outside of work, the tools you use to relate with others are useful in all sorts of situations. So for this month’s episode of the Therapy Spot, I’d like to talk about how we can use IFS when we have differences with people. This can be family, friends, or a romantic partner — anyone you share an aspect of your life with. For more, visit: bethrogerson.com
