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

Tamala Floyd is a seasoned psychotherapist and author with over 25 years of experience, dedicated to healing personal and generational trauma. She discusses the importance of ancestral wisdom in healing, emphasizing how engaging with our family history can enhance emotional well-being. Tamala shares techniques for connecting with our internal system through guided meditation and highlights the necessity for therapists to engage in their own internal work. Her love for travel intertwines with her legacy burden work, showcasing a unique approach to transformation.

Joanne Twombly, a Certified IFS Therapist and author on dissociative disorders, shares her expertise in trauma therapy. She discusses the importance of coping skills and the innovative 'fire drill' exercise for emotional clarity. The conversation highlights the complexities of dissociation and the vital role of safe spaces, hypnosis, and internal communication in healing. Joanne also emphasizes the necessity of a holistic understanding of trauma's impact on mental health, especially in therapeutic settings.

In this insightful discussion, Susan McConnell, a lead trainer with the IFS Institute and author on somatic therapy, shares her expertise on reconnecting mind and body. She addresses how trauma and societal pressures create disconnections from our physical selves. The conversation dives into the importance of embodiment for emotional healing and touches on the elemental connections that ground us. Susan also offers a practical somatic meditation, emphasizing movement's role in processing emotions and enhancing self-awareness.

Chris Burris, a lead trainer with the IFS Institute, discusses therapist burnout, working with inner critics, attachment wounds, and the fluidity of internal parts. He highlights the importance of befriending our parts and completing unfinished business from the past in therapy.

Climate psychologist and author, Steffi Bednarek, explores climate change through an IFS lens, discussing societal denial, trauma responses, and the importance of acknowledging collective silence. She emphasizes the need for systemic solutions and encourages uncomfortable climate conversations to address the urgent need for regenerative change.

Join Ann Sinko, a Senior IFS trainer and ceremonialist, as she dives into the intriguing world of polarizations in Internal Family Systems therapy. She discusses how power struggles arise from unbalanced systems and the impact of inherited family dynamics on personal conflicts. Ann highlights the significance of recognizing these polarizations to break free from chronic stuckness. With a mix of humor and personal anecdotes, she offers insights on self-inquiry, empathy, and her upcoming workshop to help navigate these complex internal landscapes.

David Polidi, an IFS therapist, and podcaster, discusses the movie 'Inside Out 2' through an IFS perspective. They explore the depiction of emotions and self in the film, the significance of friendships in adolescence, character representations, memories, and emotional repair. The conversation highlights the interplay of emotions, parts, and self-energy in shaping one's identity.

Lead IFS trainer Kay Gardner discusses legacy burdens in therapy, emphasizing ancestral healing and spiritual growth. She explores emotional experiences, unblending from obstructive parts, connecting with guides, and releasing meditation sessions. Kay's insights offer a holistic approach to healing personal and cultural wounds.

This episode is sponsored by Pisgah Coaching Institute founded by IFS-trained Master Coach, Brian Jaudon. Enrollment is now open for 2025 season! To learn more go to: Landing Page | Pisgah Coaching On today's episode I chat with Cheryl Field, a nurse, author, and speaker who has worked in healthcare for over 35 years. She cared for seniors needing rehabilitation after hospitalization, and later applied that passion to clinical technology companies. International Best-selling author of Prepared! A Healthcare Guide for Aging Adults, Cheryl spends her empty nesting time speaking at grand rounds for clinical teams, local libraries, 55+ communities, and senior centers on a variety of topics related to senior care.  We talk about: How she uses IFS in her nursing work to help heal trauma in healthcare professionals and promote self-care Befriending parts with self-doubt and fear of embarrassment while training for a half marathon  Noticing and getting to know parts Small, intentional acts of joy and self-care for caregivers' resilience Prioritizing self-care to prevent burnout Caregivers should identify what recharges them and prioritize it, even if it means saying no to other requests Recognizing and addressing trauma in nursing The importance of having a plan for managing health transitions, especially for those over 50 Find out more about Cheryl here: CherylField ----- Watch video Clips from select episodes on The One Inside's YouTube channel:  The One Inside Podcast - YouTube Follow Tammy on Instagram @ifstammy: Tammy Sollenberger (@ifs.tammy) • Instagram photos and videos and on Facebook at The One Inside with Tammy Sollenberger: The One Inside: Internal Family Systems with Tammy Sollenberger | Facebook. ------ Jeff Schrum co-produces The One Inside Podcast. He is currently enrolled in an IFS Level 1 training.  ------ Are you new to IFS or want a simple way to get to know yourself? Tammy's book, "The One Inside: Thirty Days to your Authentic Self" is a PERFECT place to start. You can purchase it here: The One Inside: 30 Days To Your Authentic Self: Sollenberger, Tammy: 9780967688756: Amazon.com: Books or wherever books are sold. Sign up for Tammy's email list and get a free "Get to know a Should part of you" meditation on her website ------ Tammy is grateful for Jack Reardon who created music for the podcast. Jack is a graduate of Derek Scott’s IFS Stepping Stones Program. You can follow Jack at bonzemusic on Instagram. ------ If you are interested in sponsoring an episode or two of The One Inside Podcast please contact Tammy at tammysollenberger@comcast.net -----

Licensed therapist Molly LaCroix discusses integrating spirituality with IFS model. Topics include using sacred stories for healing, understanding self and sin in Christianity, internal work impacting relationships, and the importance of diverse voices in theological discussions.