In this podcast, Alanis talks with Richard Schwartz about his Internal Family Systems which he developed in response to clients' descriptions of experiencing various parts–many extreme–within themselves. Below are references discussed in this podcast: The Mosaic Mind Metaframeworks Internal Family Systems Therapy You Are The One You've Been Waiting For Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model The Center for Self Leadership  Chart mentioned in the podcast

Episode 9: Conversation with Richard Schwartz

Conversations with different individuals from different schools and walks of life discussing everything from psychology to art to spirituality to design to health and well-being, to relationships (whether they be romantic or colleagueship or parent with children relationships). Alanis will dive into science, neurobiology, music, travel, social commentary, maybe a tiny bit of political, and feminism (which Alanis likes to call "the Feminine Movement in both Males and Females Alike") the conversations will touch on topics that move the guest and Alanis herself toward philosophizing in real time, as well as illuminate any teachings, ideas and models already established.

Health & Fitness

Mental Health

In this current episode, Alanis has a deep dive conversation with Dr. Ramani Durvasala about narcissism and personality disorders, and their effects on relationships and culture. 

Episode 22: Conversation with Dr. Ramani Durvasula

Alanis sat down with Dr. Gabor Maté for this month’s podcast to talk about the de-stigmatization of addiction and how best to understand and support the recovery process, ADHD and how sensitivity and a sense of self directly affects the body. Below are books by Dr. Gabor Maté: In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress Scattered Minds: A New Look at the Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder Hold On to Your Kids  

Episode 21: Conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté

Alanis sat down with Karen Koenig for this month’s podcast to talk about emotional and restrictive eating and how to maintain a healthy relationship with food. Below are books by Karen Koenig: Starting Monday: Seven Keys to a Permanent, Positive Relationship with Food The Rules of "Normal" Eating: A Commonsense Approach for Dieters, Overeaters, Undereaters, Emotional Eaters, and Everyone in Between! The Food and Feelings Workbook: A Full Course Meal on Emotional Health What Every Therapist Needs to Know about Treating Eating and Weight Issues Nice Girls Finish Fat: Put Yourself First and Change Your Eating Forever Outsmarting Overeating: Boost Your Life Skills, End Your Food Problems

Episode 20: Conversation with Karen Koenig

In this episode, Alanis talks with Gordon Neufeld about developmental psychology, the power to parent, and the value in staying connected with our children as they get older. Below is a book by Gordon Neufeld: Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers

Episode 19: Conversation with Gordon Neufeld

In this episode, Alanis talks with Nina W Brown about the four kinds of destructive narcissistic patterns and how to navigate relationships with them. Below are some books by Nina W Brown: Children of the Self-Absorbed: A Grown-Up's Guide to Getting Over Narcissistic Parents Loving the Self-Absorbed: How to Create a More Satisfying Relationship with a Narcissistic Partner Whose Life is it Anyway? When to Stop Taking Care of Their Feelings & Start Taking Care of Your Own The Destructive Narcissistic Pattern

Episode 9: Conversation with Richard Schwartz

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