Intuitive Self: IFS + Intuition + Spirituality with Natalie Deering

In today's episode, Natalie sits with firefighter, paramedic, and podcast host, Jalon Johnson, as they discuss vulnerability and healing through IFS.   Topics Discussed: 1. How vulnerability is a super power 2. Protector parts and vulnerability 3. Impacts of family, cultural, and racial trauma 4. Jalon shares about his experience starting therapy 5. Jalon reads his own written piece titled, "Note...

In today's episode, Natalie sits with certified IFS therapist, author, and podcaster, Tammy Sollenberger, as they discuss the impact of centering prayer and how it can invite connection to our authentic Self.   Topics Discussed: 1. Tammy gets personal and shares about her background in religion and spirituality, how it lead to getting her masters at a Baptist seminary, but never doing Christian co...

Today's episode is a cool one!  Natalie sits with Sasha Lipskaia to discuss witch wounds and how they impact us in the present, from an internal family systems (IFS) perspective.    Topics Discussed: 1. Sasha's journey to her many healing specialities 2. What are witch wounds? 3. Past lives and witch wounds 4. Impacts of witch wounds in the present 5. Natalie shares her witch wound and how it impa...

In this episode Natalie talks with Dr. Martha Sweezy, author of the book "Internal Family Systems Therapy for Shame and Guilt".   Topics Discussed Include: 1. Martha's journey to IFS: The missing piece to the paradigm 2. What is guilt 3. Maladaptive vs. Adaptive guilt 4. Survivor guilt, separation guilt, mom guilt, anticipatory guilt 5. What is shame 6. External shaming vs. Internal shaming 7. Sha...

In today's episode I am joined by licensed clinical social worker Chris Hancock as we discuss his gift of clairsentience and how he utilizes this gift to work with clients using MDLT and IFS.   Topics Discussed Include: 1. Chris shares his experience with depression and burn out 2. His ask for clarity amidst his dark night(s) of the soul and how that lead to a receiving of messages: a gift of disc...

In today’s episode I am joined by clinician, author, and nervous system expert, Deb Dana as she talks about Polyvagal Theory and befriending the nervous system.    Topics Include: 1. Deb's journey to Polyvagal Theory and Stephen Porges 2. How the stuckness leads to suffering 3. Your state creates your story 4. Power of curiosity to shift into ventral 5. What is Polyvagal Theory and its three princ...

In today's episode I am joined by IFS practitioner, teacher, and author Robert Falconer as we discuss in depth his passion for guides and past lives.    Topics Discussed Include: 1. Bob Announces his new book, "When You're Going Through Hell, Keep Going" 2. What is porous mind vs. citadel mind 3. Connecting with guides with the constraint release model of IFS 4. The tools of discernment: Distingui...

Sit back and relax as Bob Falconer guides you through a meditation to bring awareness to Self-energy, guides, unattached burdens, and parts.   Bob suggests that after you engage in this meditation to draw an outline of your body on a sheet of paper, and to draw (with colors preferably) whatever you saw or sensed during the meditation in, on, and around your body.   Enjoy!    Note: Meditation modif...

In today's episode I am joined by certified IFS practitioner, Seth Kopald, as we discuss how to be Self-led from his new book Self-Led: Living a Connected Life With Yourself and With Others.    Topics Discussed: 1. Seth's journey to IFS and how it helped going through a divorce and experiencing anxiety 2. Seth's intention for the book 3. What it means to be Self-led in relationships, the benefits...

In today's episode I am joined by certified IFS therapist and consultant Dave Adamusko as we discuss the power of direct access within IFS therapy. Direct Access Workshop Link: https://multiplicityofthemind.com/direct-access/   Topics Covered Include: 1. Dave's journey to IFS and psychodrama 2. What is direct access 3. What is implicit direct access and why it is important 4. What is explicit dire...

In today's episode I am joined by IFS therapist and author, Betsy Fenzel, as we discuss her new book, Heart of Gold.   Topics Covered in Episode:  1. Betsy's journey to IFS and its connection to Buddhist meditation 2. Betsy shares about her inspiration and mentor Tara Brach for her heart of gold 3. Heart of gold as the Self 4. Intention for the book and who Betsy wrote it for 5. You are good, and...

In today's episode I am joined by Dr. Shawn Hondorp as we discuss all things motivation, just in time for the new year!   Topics Discussed Include: - Shawn's journey to IFS and her specialities of disordered eating and motivation - The types of therapy modalities that were NOT working and how IFS has been beneficial for her clients and herself - What is Self Determination Theory as it relates to m...

Happy New Year!!  I'm so very excited to be back in 2024 with new episodes of the podcast!  Today's episode is a beautiful one as I sat with author and Ayurvedic mentor, Katie Silcox.   Katie Silcox is a New York Times best-selling author of the book Healthy, Happy, Sexy- Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women. She is a nationally recognized yoga teacher, hosts the podcast Spirit Sessions: Find Your Tru...

This December, I want to feature some of my favorite interviews from this year.  The final fourth episode I'm re-releasing is my conversation with IFS inventor Dr. Richard (Dick) Schwartz!   It was such an honor and a privilege to be able to sit with Dick and interview him about IFS for this episode.  Dr. Richard Schwartz, or Dick as he likes to be called, invented internal family systems therapy...

This December, I want to feature some of my favorite interviews from this year.  The third episode I'm re-releasing is my conversation with IFS lead trainer Ann Sinko discussing legacy burdens.    This episode was a real treat to be able to sit with my IFS Level 1 lead trainer and talk with her about her speciality of legacy burdens.  In the episode Ann shares her history and relationship with IFS...

This December, I want to feature some of my favorite interviews from this year.  The second episode I'm re-releasing is my conversation with Robert (Bob) Falconer about his book, "The Others Within Us: Internal Family Systems, Porous Mind, and Spirit Possession".    Bob is an IFS practitioner, teacher, and writer.  For the major part of his career he worked with trauma survivors, now focusing on t...

This December, I want to feature some of my favorite interviews from this year.  The first one I'm re-releasing is my conversation with Dr. Kristen Allott about her book, "Fuel Your Brain, Not Your Anxiety: Stop the Cycle of Worry, Fatigue, and Sugar Cravings with Simple Protein-Rich Foods".    This conversation with Dr. Allott was very impactful for me as she shared information relating to how bl...

In today's episode I am joined by Dr. Nadia Ramo, a.k.a. Dr. Bones, as we discuss the connection between Chinese medicine and IFS. "Symptoms are the language of our body"- Dr. Ramo. Dr. Nadia Ramo, is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, herbalist, and psychosomatic bodywork practitioner. She has been working in the realm of psychedelic therapy for over a decade, beginning with her own journey, and event...

In today's episode I am joined by IFS and sandtray extraordinaire, Leslie Petruk!    Topics Covered in Episode Include: 1. Leslie's history with IFS and how her first introduction to IFS was a "part shit show" 2. Leslie's transition from sandtray to IFS 3. What is sandtray 4. Intention of the miniatures 5. Purpose and intention of sandtray 6. Benefits of externalizing parts with miniatures/figurin...

Stephanie Ryall is back for another episode on the podcast and this time she's talking about trauma and the brain.  She discusses the impacts trauma can have on the brain as well as various interventions for trauma healing.  I learned so much in this episode.  I hope you enjoy!    Topics covered in today's episode include: 1. What is trauma 2. Cover up disorders and protector parts 3. The negative...

Today's episode meant a lot to me as I got to interview an IFS mentor of mine, Dr. Frank Anderson.  Frank and I discuss his chapter in the book Altogether Us, called "Embodying IFS with Sexual Orientation: Trauma Healing as a Path to the Integrated Self".   Frank and I both share personal stories regarding this topic and had a great time getting to know each other.  I hope you enjoy our conversati...

In today's episode I am joined by adventurist and nature lover, Terry Prichard.  Voted "My Favorite Guide" by National Geographic Adventure Magazine, he has lived a life filled with adventure, from hitch-hiking across the country to surviving a bear attack in Alaska, he's filled with stories and life lessons.   Topics covered in episode include: 1. Terry's introduction to the outdoors 2. The impor...

In today's episode I am joined by Dr. Nancy Morgan as we discuss all things IFS and psychedelics.     Topics covered in this episode include: 1. Nancy's own journey to IFS and psychedelics  2. Psychedelic research 3. IFS informed preparation before sitting with someone on their medicine journey 4. "Bad trips" and how they could be connected to polarized parts 5. Ego death and how it relates to par...

In today's episode, I am joined by Tammy Waldron as we discuss ThetaHealing® and the power it has for healing.  Through out the episode I share my own personal experience receiving a ThetaHealing® session with Tammy and the impacts it's had on my life.    Topics covered in episode include: 1. Parallels of IFS and ThetaHealing®  2. Tammy's personal story and the impact of being adopted 3. History o...

Relax and listen as Tammy guides you through a ThetaHealing® meditation to access a Theta brain wave state.  Take note of what comes up for you during the meditation.  If possible, take some time to reflect at the end by journaling or sitting quietly for a moment. Enjoy!    Tammy Waldron: Website- https://towandawellbeing.com/ Instagram- @towandawellbeing Email- towandawellbeing@gmail.com