The Validation Lounge, All Parts Are Welcome with Sasha Jenkin

In this episode Stephanie Mitchell returns to talk to me about parts and psychosis.  Stephanie is a Level 3 Certified IFS Therapist, psychotherapist, teacher and supervisor. She specialises in working with complex trauma and experiences which often get labelled as ‘mental illness'.Stephanie is interested in how healing and change occur in the human-to-human relationship, in spaces of acceptance and outside the constructs of diagnostic labels.Stephanie is currently undertaking research on IFS and psychosis and teaches around the world on working with early developmental trauma. She offers an advanced training on IFS and Interpersonal Neurobiology, which focuses on highly attuned and nuanced ways of being with clients in the IFS model. As we discuss, Stephanie is offering several fantastic trainings across different time zones to find out more please look on her website:https://stephaniemitchell.com.au/ifs-workshop-overview/https://ifs-institute.com/resources/research/ifs-glossary-termsThe above link is a glossary of common terms used in Internal Family Systems Therapy from the IFS Institute.More info on my fabulous guests can be found on the podcast website:https://thevalidationloungeallpartsarewelcome.buzzsprout.comSasha Jenkin website for any feedback please:https://sashajenkin.com/

In this episode I am joined by Artemis Samartzi IFS Level 3 trained practitioner and we discuss The Mother Wound through an IFS Lens.Artemis is a holistic practitioner with over 10 years of experience, grounded in meditation, non-duality, and body based healing. Trained in IFS (Level 3), IFIO, and Somatic Psychotherapy, she gently guides individuals, couples, and groups in Self-discovery through reclaiming all parts of themselves. Her work lives at the intersection of spirituality, ancestral and cultural legacy, and attachment. With deep reverence for nature, ancient wisdom, and animistic traditions, she invites a return to inner resources—the wellspring of love, guidance, and healing within—as well as a return to community and interconnectedness around us. Rooted in her own ongoing journey, her relational and intuitive approach fosters authenticity,  connection, and a felt sense of belonging.Artemis will be facilitating IFS therapy groups for those interested in exploring their mother wounds.  Please email her on ifsinpresence@gmail.com for more info.https://ifs-institute.com/practitioners/all/118021https://ifs-institute.com/resources/research/ifs-glossary-termsThe above link is a glossary of common terms used in Internal Family Systems Therapy from the IFS Institute.More info on my fabulous guests can be found on the podcast website:https://thevalidationloungeallpartsarewelcome.buzzsprout.comSasha Jenkin website for any feedback please:https://sashajenkin.com/

In this episode I welcome Bryony Smith an IFS Level 2 trained Psychotherapist and Psychosynthesis coach, who has had a lifelong interest in dreams and we look together at how our parts can manifest in our unconscious via dreams and how we can get to know them using IFS.Bryony (she/her) is an IFS Level 2 trained Psychotherapist and Psychosynthesis coach. Bryony's private practice is in Massachusetts and offers virtual IFS coaching sessions to folks all over the world. She has a warm, relational style and is passionate about IFS parts work, self compassion practice, and helping clients find more ease in their lives. She specializes in supporting folks with post concussion related struggles, grief, embodied dream work, and helping other therapists and coaches create sustainable practices. She has studied Buddhist psychology and has practiced mindfulness meditation since 1991.https://www.heartmindhealing.nethttps://ifs-institute.com/resources/research/ifs-glossary-termsThe above link is a glossary of common terms used in Internal Family Systems Therapy from the IFS Institute.More info on my fabulous guests can be found on the podcast website:https://thevalidationloungeallpartsarewelcome.buzzsprout.comSasha Jenkin website for any feedback please:https://sashajenkin.com/

In this episode Phil de la Haye returns to talk with me about Self - led allyship and activism: how to support the trans community in challenging political times.This podcast is longer than usual but the conversation needed some time to explore as fully as possible, and as always, through a parts lens.   At the end I added a further section in response to the UK Supreme Court ruling that the definition of a woman should be based on biological sex which occurred after we did our original recording.Phil de la Haye is a Certified IFS Therapist, Counsellor, and SIRPA Practitioner. He has a particular interest in the way that stress and trauma impact the nervous system, and how this can affect our physical body as well as our mental health.As an openly transgender and queer clinician, Phil does a lot of work with queer and gender diverse clients. He is also a passionate advocate for the trans and LGBTQ+ community.The Curiosity Cure podcast is the one that we refer to in our discussion - Phil appeared on that on 5 March 2025 - Ep 46.Phils website:https://phildelahaye.comhttps://ifs-institute.com/resources/research/ifs-glossary-termsThe above link is a glossary of common terms used in Internal Family Systems Therapy from the IFS Institute.More info on my fabulous guests can be found on the podcast website:https://thevalidationloungeallpartsarewelcome.buzzsprout.comSasha Jenkin website for any feedback please:https://sashajenkin.com/

In this episode I chat with Jeanine Connor about the differences and overlaps between IFS and psychodynamic therapy.Jeanine Connor MBACP, MSc, MEd, BSc (Hons) is a psychodynamic psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in private practice, and a presenter and workshop facilitator with 25+ years’ therapeutic experience.  She is the author of around 250 publications, including three books influenced by her work as a psychotherapist: You’re Not My F*cking Mother and other things Gen Z say in therapy; Stop F*cking Nodding and other things 16 year olds say in therapy; and Reflective Practice in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy; plus scores of articles, columns, blogs, reviews and resources. Jeanine is also the Editor of BACP Children, Young People & Families journal and Reviews Editor for BACP Therapy Today.https://www.jeanineconnor.comhttps://ifs-institute.com/resources/research/ifs-glossary-termsThe above link is a glossary of common terms used in Internal Family Systems Therapy from the IFS Institute.More info on my fabulous guests can be found on the podcast website:https://thevalidationloungeallpartsarewelcome.buzzsprout.comSasha Jenkin website for any feedback please:https://sashajenkin.com/

In this engaging discussion, Stephanie Mitchell, a Level 3 Certified IFS Therapist, dives into complex trauma and mental illness. She reveals how interpersonal neurobiology shapes therapeutic practices and the significance of relational approaches. Stephanie shares insights on healing through Internal Family Systems therapy, emphasizing vulnerability and safety. The conversation highlights the importance of attunement in parent-child relationships and the power of touch and eye contact in therapy, showcasing innovative techniques that foster emotional connections.

In this episode I chat with Bill Tierney about coaching using the IFS model.Bill is a Compassionate Results Coach and Certified IFS Practitioner, dedicated to helping clients reconnect with their true, authentic selves through the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. With over a decade of coaching experience since 2011 and a deep engagement with IFS since 2016, Bill guides individuals on their journey of self-discovery and healing. As an author, he is preparing to publish a memoir, an IFS workbook, and a coaching guide to further support clients in their transformational work. https://www.billtierneycoaching.com/The True You podcast : https://www.billtierneycoaching.com/true-you-podcastThe Leadership Coaching podcast: https://www.billtierneycoaching.com/podcastYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@billtierneycoaching1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BTierneyCoachinghttps://ifs-institute.com/resources/research/ifs-glossary-termsThe above link is a glossary of common terms used in Internal Family Systems Therapy from the IFS Institute.More info on my fabulous guests can be found on the podcast website:https://thevalidationloungeallpartsarewelcome.buzzsprout.comSasha Jenkin website for any feedback please:https://sashajenkin.com/

In this episode Sam Clark joins me to have a discussion about AEDP therapy and its overlaps and differences with IFS therapy.Sam is  a UKCP accredited integrative psychotherapist and supervisor with 20 years post-qualification experience working collaboratively with individuals, young people and families. She is a Level 3 trained AEDP therapist and has been an experiential assistant on AEDP Institute Immersion and Essential Skills courses. Currently working towards her AEDP certification, Sam is also a tutor on the Humanistic Dip/ MSc at Metanoia Institute, and supervises trainee and qualified therapists. She works online and in-person in Margate, Kent.Sams website:https://margatetherapist.co.uk/AEDP Institute website:https://aedpinstitute.org/Find an AEDP therapist in the UKhttps://aedpinstitute.org/It’s Not Always Depression bookhttps://amzn.eu/d/fGznQDLThe Transforming Power of Affect bookhttps://amzn.eu/d/hH6EVZthttps://ifs-institute.com/resources/research/ifs-glossary-termsThe above link is a glossary of common terms used in Internal Family Systems Therapy from the IFS Institute.More info on my fabulous guests can be found on the podcast website:https://thevalidationloungeallpartsarewelcome.buzzsprout.comSasha Jenkin website for any feedback please:https://sashajenkin.com/

In this episode I am joined by Tamsin Urquhart, IFS Level 3 trained practitioner with a background in the arts and we discuss the transformative nature of visiting our unconscious life in art and therapy.  Here is Tamsins website https://tamsinurquhart.comTamsins podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i-can-see-clearly-now/id1765528696Tamsins up coming workshops:‘Old minds, new paths’: a short workshop integrating IFS and sound Bath, with Rose Mahon - March 30th 2025 (Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire) All day workshop: ‘Reiki - as spiritual resource for IFS facilitators’, with Ottavia Mazonni- October 18th 2025 (Box, Wiltshire)The Malevich painting we discuss:https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&sca_esv=794ca49ae42723f1&rls=en&sxsrf=AHTn8zpr9S3FaIDZkH7cxsfPlCr4A1EbVw:1738591152249&q=suprematism+supremus+no+58&udm=2&fbs=ABzOT_AqAj1UoYQh8kglFXNyluWOqa5Byjz8gYDQhQlAIuFG_RXyZCeU2CGLlRRY-8c8ThOompI0geecy3YALCAf5ZhHV6qua5jl204OPWnAiPvz90X_O-9H4OlCEGlo1gimjQSMLuy3SO7rxFEQKaW1vHzBqd1kz8I2gL6m_Ed8q2mzJjK6FJpnCfqwBgcvv4qNG3RomFKxSQoR2cX70P_r14NRI3lP_g&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi_iajg1KeLAxVpTkEAHZNYAfEQtKgLegQIDxAB&biw=1470&bih=840&dpr=2#vhid=OpncATXoAuXQlM&vssid=mosaichttps://ifs-institute.com/resources/research/ifs-glossary-termsThe above link is a glossary of common terms used in Internal Family Systems Therapy from the IFS Institute.More info on my fabulous guests can be found on the podcast website:https://thevalidationloungeallpartsarewelcome.buzzsprout.comSasha Jenkin website for any feedback please:https://sashajenkin.com/

Sarah McGowan, a Level Three IFS practitioner on her journey to certification, returns to discuss the inner critic. She explores how this internal voice shapes self-perception and personal growth, encouraging compassion for oneself. The conversation delves into the complexities of anxiety in communication, revealing how our critics can sabotage clarity. Listeners gain insights into navigating their inner critics to foster emotional healing and empowerment, emphasizing the importance of recognizing inherent worth while acknowledging past pain.