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

Susan McConnell, a practitioner of Somatic IFS, explores somatic awareness, tension release, and conscious breathing in this podcast. The session includes a somatic meditation focusing on body awareness and contact points, fostering relaxation, presence, and deeper connection with the environment.

On today's episode I chat with IFS Practitioner Milena Worsham as she shares her incredible story of growing up biracial in Texas. Milena is a master story teller and I was drawn in from the beginning. I had this sensation of leaning in close as she spoke. She states, "I grew up believing I was white.... This is a protection for the family... White is a protection. It is safe." The first half of the episode is her and her family's story. The second half is about her connection to feminism and the performing arts. We talk about the womb and the legacy burdens we take on in the womb. We talk about family loyalty and family secrets. We talk about what we are 'allowed' to be as women. I am not going to be able to tell you or share with you here the power of her story and her voice! I decided to sum it all up with the "Belonging." Just listen! I think you will walk about feeling moved and empowered. Check out Milena's website to learn more about her. You can email her at milenaworsham@gmail.com. Come say Hi to me at The One Inside Facebook page or @ifstammy on Instagram or Twitter. I would love to hear from you. Enjoy!

On today's episode I chat with Paul Neustadt, a lead trainer with the IFS Institute. Paul has such a warm, engaging teaching style and I just loved our conversation. Paul's answer to the last question, "What would you do instead?" may be my new life goal or at least a daily intention. Here is a bit of an outline: 1. Create our own inner circle - when you have a hard time accessing compassion (or Self) 2. Impacts of individualism (our culture) on our parts 3. Tapping into our own inner wisdom 4. The Gifts of our Exiles 5. Paul demonstrates Direct Access with one of my manager parts 6. Degrees of Blending 7. Inviting exiles (the younger parts of us) to 'tune into their true nature, who they really are' 8. Relational Heart Based Activism 9. When Self energy seems impossible. "What is this thing called Self and how do I get it!?" You can email Paul at probneus@gmail.com for information about the Challenges of Applying IFS: Mastering the Basics Seminar which runs about 8 months once a year. Please subscribe, like, comment- all the things to the podcast. The podcast is now on YouTube! Don't forget to come say HI to me @ifstammy on Instagram- and now on Twitter! - and The One Inside Facebook page. Enjoy!

On today's episode I chat with Laura Schmidt who bravely shares her story of a "life changing event" with openness and vulnerability. It is heartbreaking and inspiring. It is a story of acceptance and hope, of yielding and the need for patience. There are many parallels between the lessons she learned over the past decade and many of our own struggles with the Covid Pandemic. Put your pens down on this one and notice your parts- your sensations, your feelings, and your thoughts. Notice and be with, letting those parts feel your presence and attention as you begin to befriend whatever comes up. Laura has been a Certified IFS therapist for 10 years. She is a PESI Seminar Speaker, Approved Consultant for IFS Certification, and an AAMFT Supervisor. She loves teaching IFS and leading workshops, consultation, and process groups. She is committed to supporting healers doing their own work so they can be more Self-led, effective and energized. -------- Laura's website here Or check out https://lauraschmidtlmft.com/ Laura's Caring Bridge site here Join Laura for Pause for Calm and Connection 1st Wed of each month at noon PT. Sign up on her website. Email Laura at Laura@lauraschmidtlmft.com Join Laura's Facebook page Laura Schmidt LMFT and on Instagram @ pausewithlaura. ----- *Laura would love to hear from you after you listen to the podcast. Let her know which of your parts resonated with her story.* And, of course, join The One Inside Facebook group and follow me @ifstammy. I'll see you there. Enjoy!

Derek Scott, an IFS expert, shares insights on internal parts like perfectionism and the impact of seeking approval. The episode discusses internal family systems, emotional numbing, inner child healing, and generational patterns, emphasizing the role of IFS therapy in personal growth and self-understanding.

Patricia Rich, a certified IFS and sex therapist, sheds light on Self Led Sexuality in a warm and engaging discussion. She introduces the six S's of Sexual Self Energy, emphasizing the importance of internal consent and listening to our own parts. The conversation touches on vulnerability in sexuality, the dynamics of bodily awareness during healthcare, and the significance of inclusivity in sexual expression. Patricia's insights help listeners navigate their emotional connections and foster deeper intimacy, showcasing the revolutionary shifts possible through this work.

On today's episode, Leslie Petruk, Assistant Trainer with the IFS Institute and I get real and honest about parenting. Leslie is a parenting EXPERT- I'm thrilled to have her on the show! I don't know anyone who is not struggling in this area right now and am just so thankful to Leslie for sharing her Self and her wisdom. I hope you walk away feeling hopeful and empowered. Let me know what your parenting intention is at The One Inside Facebook page or @IFSTammy on Instagram. I share mine in the intro. Parenting revolution- Free Parenting Videos from Derek Scott's IFSCA (ifsca.ca). This is HOT off the presses- I can't wait to dive in. Email Leslie to find out more about upcoming workshops and keep abreast about her upcoming book, "Oh My God, I Sound Just Like My Mother" at leslie.petruk@gmail.com Join the IN-Sight parenting: Compassionate Parenting from the Inside Out page on Facebook Check out the Parenting course led by Leslie with the IFS Institute Enjoy!

Marushka Glissen, an assistant trainer with the IFS Institute is returning to the podcast to talk about one of her other passions, marriage (See episode 33 for our first chat about Legacy Burdens). Here is a bit of an outline of the show: 1. Gratitude towards partner (esp during Covid) 2. Appreciation of partner (again, Covid) 3. Complications in 2nd marriages and blended families 4. Adult children dealing with intense feelings of loss and avoidance parts (We pause to deal with my parts who are triggered... this is about 23-28 min mark. 5. Guilty parts in 2nd marriages 6. 'Do you want to be right or do you want to experience closeness and love' 7. Using phrases "In my opinion"/"From my perspective" 8. Partners often ask us to stretch... we are better for it 9. Seeing pain (exile) behind partners 'a-hole' behaviors (protector) 10. How to stay when it is really hard? Or separate in a connected way. 11. Five practical tips on communication (about 50 min) 12. Embracing the Suck (the parts of my partner I don't like) 13. Be Curious, Not Furious I share way too much personal information in this episode- about my family of origin (a blended family) and about my marriage. I took a long time editing this and checking with my parts about how comfortable they felt putting this out there. So, here it is. I may take it down immediately ;) Marushka's website entitled Relationship Visions Enjoy!

Welcome back! Here we are - season 2. On today's episode, I chat with Leon Silvers, founder of Drag Therapy and STAR of Drag Heals (well, he is the star of epi 2, season 2). I'm curious how your parts reacted to the title of this episode. I imagine some of your parts are like, 'What is that?' And some are like, 'Oh, gosh.' And some are like, 'How fun!' I hope you can be with all those parts, those voices inside, and listen to this episode. I promise it is FULL of creativity and energy and fun. I was surprised about what Drag therapy is and what it isn't. I was surprised by how open and creative I began to feel just talking to Leon. Here are some of the gems inside the episode: - Expansive play (how this helps me appreciate one of my critics) - Freedom and creativity - Opening up to all the parts inside - Power of embodying parts and giving them voice - Using fiction to allow 'managers' to loosen up (Meet my manager Tom the lawyer who is dressed in a suit- about 20 min mark) - Wilderness therapy and playing with 'category' (about 40 min mark) Check out: Leon's website Drag therapy website Leon's episode of Drag Heals (season 2, epi 2), coming out in October TED talk with Amy Cuddy about the Superman pose (part of me thinks there may have been some controversy around her after this?) Need some help with your website? Check out a special deal for The One Inside listeners here Enjoy (and welcome back!)

Tom Holmes, author of 'Parts Work: An Illustrated Guide to Your Inner Life', discusses the power of parts cards in IFS therapy, integrating spirituality into therapy, and the importance of self-connection for inner peace and world peace. He shares insights on personal growth, healing historical trauma, and the transformative effects of engaging with inner guides. Tom's journey with IFS highlights the significance of self-awareness and self-leadership in creating lasting change.