Intuitive Self: IFS + Intuition + Spirituality with Natalie Deering

Do you find yourself constantly striving, doing, and achieving—only to feel exhausted, unfulfilled, or out of alignment? In this deeply relatable and thought-provoking episode, I sit down with therapist and life coach Allyson Blythe to explore the "Accomplisher" part within us—a part I personally relate to and deeply share in. Together, we unpack the cultural and personal forces that drive us to w...

In this powerful and enlightening episode, I sit down with Natalie Hoffman, author of All the Scary Little Gods, to discuss her journey of deconstructing from emotional and spiritual abuse, and helping others do the same. We explore the deep work of deprogramming from rigid belief systems and aligning your faith with your core values. Natalie Hoffman shares insights on alleviating shame tied to me...

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Christina Jelesky to discuss our journeys of becoming sober curious. From wild college nights to the reflective moments in our 20s and 30s, we explore the evolution of our relationship with drinking and the profound impact it has had on our lives. Together, we delve into the health challenges that pushed us to reex...

In this special episode, Tammy Waldron, founder of Towanda Wellbeing, leads a calming and transformative guided meditation designed to help you connect with your intuition for deep healing. Tammy invites you to tap into your inner wisdom, quiet the mind, and align with your True Self. Whether you're new to intuitive practices or looking to deepen your connection, this meditation offers a supportiv...

In this illuminating episode, I'm joined by Tammy Waldron, founder of Towanda Wellbeing and a seasoned Advanced ThetaHealing® Teacher and Practitioner, to explore the transformative power of intuition in healing. Tammy shares her profound insights on connecting to Source energy (Self/Higher Self energy) and how intuitive abilities—often expressed through the "claires" (clairvoyance, clairaudience,...

In this episode, Natalie sits with friend of the pod, Nicki Slattery, to discuss astrology and how it impacts our relationships.     Topics Discussed: 1. How astrology can help you and your relationships (romantic and family) 2. The history of astrology and the impact of gravity 3. What is a sun sign and moon sign 4. Synastry chart vs. Composite chart for relationships 5. Nicki reads Natalie's syn...

In this episode, Natalie sits with IFS therapist, author, and meditation teacher Ralph De La Rosa to discuss his new book, Outshining Trauma: A New Vision of Radical Self-Compassion.     Topics Discussed: 1. Blending meditation and IFS 2. True mindfulness; not looking at thoughts as the enemy 3. Buddhism meditation and IFS 4. Discussion of the book's three parts and how they are a guidebook for he...

In this episode, Natalie sits with IFS practitioner, author, and ultra runner Lauren Callahan as they dive into her new book, Couch to 50 Miles: The Story of a Girl, a Trail, and a Relentless Need to Always Run.    Topics Discussed: 1. Running as a mirror for life, and parts. 2. The ultra running experience and its connection to Self energy 3. Striving parts and ultra running 4. Writing as healing...

Sit back and enjoy a mini sound healing session with Sonya Verma!     Enjoy :)    - Natalie 

New virtual workshop series for self discovery using IFS and Human Design , - Starts Friday October 25th 11am-1pm EST ______________________________________ In this episode, Natalie sits with sound healing expert Sonya Verma.    Topics Discussed: 1. Sonya's decision to leave medical school 2. Sonya's near death experience and the impacts it had 3. What is sound healing 4. Sound frequencies to acce...

In this episode, Natalie sits with IFS practitioner and author Sara Avant Stover to discuss her new book, Handbook for the Heartbroken.    Topics Discussed: 1. Heartbreak is a basic part of the human experience 2. The judgmental culture towards heartbreak 3. Grief as a medicine 4. How to be there for someone who is experiencing heartbreak 5. The three stages of heartbreak: Devastation, Transformat...

In this episode, Natalie sits with Shelby Pressley to discuss narcissism in the workplace and the impacts it has on our mental health.    Topics Discussed: 1. Checking yourself for narcissistic tendencies/parts 2. What does narcissism look like in the workplace? 3. What is indirect bullying in the workplace? 4. Impacts of workplace narcissism 5. Ways to cope with narcissism in the workplace ______...

In this episode, Natalie sits with Martina Williams and Kyle Wehrend to discuss their expertise on highly sensitive people (HSP) and IFS.     Topics Discussed: 1. What is a HSP? 2. D.O.E.S.; an acronym for HSP characteristics 3. Environmental sensitivity: Is it nature, nurture, or both? 4. Challenges of being a HSP 5. Benefits of being a HSP 6. Protective parts that help turn down the sensitivity...

In this episode Natalie is joined by certified IFS therapist Justin Martin as they discuss the role humor can play in both our professional and personal lives, and how it can help us connect with parts.  ____________________________ Topics Discussed: 1. Humor as a form of connection to ourselves and others 2. Humor as a pathway to parts and Self energy 3. Is humor a part or a dimension of Self?  4...

In this episode Natalie is joined by certified IFS practitioner Valerie Louis PhD as they discuss spirituality and how we can resource beyond Self to access compassion for ourselves and others. ____________________________ Topics Discussed: 1. Being in companionship with your parts 2. What is spirituality 3. Valerie's spiritual journey 4. Connecting to Spirit as a resource 5. Spirituality and skep...

In this episode Natalie is joined by IFS therapist Theresa Soltzberg as they discuss the healing benefits of using creative expressive arts to connect with parts and process trauma. _____________________________ Topics Discussed: 1. What is expressive arts 2. Benefits of expressive arts and connecting to parts and healing trauma 3. How to do expressive arts 4. Simple ways to access creativity and...

Today's episode is brought to you by Multiplicity of the Mind Learning Center, dedicated to advancing psychotherapy through IFS. Check out their upcoming workshop "Foundations of Becoming an IFS-Informed Therapist" on July 26th and September 20th (CEU's available).  Register for this workshop and more at https://multiplicityofthemind.com/workshops/ ______________________________ In this episode Na...

Support the podcast by donating!  Funds go towards keeping wellness content available and accessible for all.  Thank you for your support!   _____________________________________________________________ Natalie sits with friend and fellow IFS therapist, Melissa Johnson, as they discuss mold and its impacts on physical and mental health.  Melissa shares about her personal experience with mold expos...

Do you feel curious about your attachment style and how it impacts your relationships?  Natalie sits with licensed therapist and author Annie Chen to discuss her book, The Attachment Theory Workbook.  Natalie and Annie dive into the topics of anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, and secure attachment and how one can utilize their attachment style for self awareness and better relationships wit...

Natalie sits with the pioneer of somatic IFS, Susan McConnell, to discuss her five practices of somatic IFS that can be found in her popular book, Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy: Awareness, Breath, Resonance, Movement, and Touch in Practice.    Topics Discussed: 1. Susan shares her experiences of being a part of IFS development 2. The fragmentation of mind and body in American culture and...

Natalie sits with human design expert Dr. Nicole Garritano.  They discuss how we can utilize our genetic blueprint to best understand ourselves with compassion and to know how our conditioning has impacted our ability to be connected to our authentic Self.     Topics Discussed: 1. What is human design? 2. How our conditioning impacts our parts 3. What is the purpose and intention of human design?...

Join Natalie as she talks with Dr. Christine Kiesinger, certified Usui and Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, as they discuss the power of Reiki and how it relates to Self-energy, parts, and IFS.   Topics Discussed: 1. What is Reiki 2. Energetic blocks to receiving Reiki, and how are parts are involved 3. Becoming attuned to receive Reiki 4. Benefits of Reiki  5. Energetic hygiene   Dr. Christine E. Kie...

Natalie interviews the "unwilling rebel of IFS" Joanne Twombly on her book, Trauma and Dissociation Informed Internal Family Systems: How to Successfully Treat Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorders.   Topics Discussed Include: 1. The controversy with traditional IFS and coping skills 2. What is DID and Complex PTSD 3. Trauma and dissociative informed IFS 4. Parts and dissociation 5. Coping skill...

In this re-released episode, Natalie interviews Kaitlyn Mariah on her expertise on the lymphatic system and how it impacts our health. Topics discussed include, what is the lymphatic system, why is it important for mental and physical health, and how can we invite lymphatic drainage and its benefits on our own.    Kaitlyn is a licensed medical massage therapist and certified holistic coach with a...

In this episode, three time zones come together as Natalie (located in the USA) sits with Helen Foot (located in New Zealand) and Emma Redfern (located in the UK) to discuss their book, Freeing Self: IFS Beyond the Therapy Room.    Topics Discussed: 1. Both Emma and Helen share their journey to IFS and their shared experience with manager collapse 2. How Emma and Helen found each other even so far...