Here is my second upload for this episode.

My AI attempts were not successful, so I edited this one myself.

Sorry for any confusion.

It was such a pleasure to speak with Victoria Anderson, a friend and classmate from IFS-Level one training.

We speak about our experience, and then we compare it to... yep, the Squid Game.

Luckily our experience was nothing like the Squid Game, except for some nerves when we started the class. 

We speak about some of the parts (that we are constructing) inside some of the fictional characters of Squid Game.

If you want to find out more about Victoria, please check out her website at:

https://www.centeredselftraumatherapy.com/

Warmly,

David

Welcome to Season 2 of Empowered through Compassion!

In 2025, I am trying something new. We will be exploring Pop Culture, and some of the incredible movies and TV shows that are being created these days.

I want to look at these shows and see how we can view them through a psychological mindset.

I met Victoria Anderson when we both met in IFS Level 1 training, and became friends. If you want to find out more about Victoria, here is her website:

https://www.centeredselftraumatherapy.com/

We speak about Squid Games, and explore some of the traumatic themes of the series (Season 1 and Season 2). 

I hope you enjoy this new episode as much as I enjoy sharing it with you!

In this episode, Andrew Dobo joins me to speak about EMDR, the Hero's journey and Jung.

It was such an honor to have a conversation with Andrew who is a well respected EMDR trainer and an accomplished author. 

His books include, "The Hero's Journey: Integrating Jungian Psychology and EMDR Therapy"

and, "Unburdening Souls at the Speed of Thought: Psychology, Christianity, and the Transforming Power of EMDR."

Check out Andrew Dobo's Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@drandrewdobo

He is the founder of EMDR Trainers. Find out more about this organization here: https://emdreducators.com 

He has so much wisdom to share, and his passion for EMDR really comes through in this conversation!

It was such an honor to speak with Sandra Paulsen, and to learn from her wisdom. In the podcast, Sandra shared how she went to see a traditional healer, known as a Songoma. This healer turned to Sandra and said, "Why come see me? You are Songoma too!"

We dive into EMDR, and Sandra even shares some of her thoughts on IFS therapy. Sandra shared how she definitely uses parts work, but sees this through the lens of Ego States.

We speak about some of Sandra's amazing books, which include:

"When There Are No Words: Repairing Early Trauma and Neglect From the Attachment Period With EMDR Therapy"

"Looking Through The Eyes of Trauma and Dissociation: An Illustrated Guide for EMDR Therapists and Clients"

"The Beauty and Burden of Autism: Illustrated Guide and Workbook in Color"

"Neurobiology and Treatment of Traumatic Dissociation: Towards an Embodied Self"

"Indigenous Trauma and Dissociation: Healers, Psychotherapies and the Drum"

Of course, we also speak about the incredible cartoons and art of Sandra that are throughout her informative and beautiful books!

You can find out more about Sandra Paulsen on her website at:

www.paulsenpsychology.com 

Check out Sandra's Etsy's shop at: www.etsy.com/shop/SandraPaulsenPhDArt 

On this episode we are speaking with Thomas Zimmerman, Ms.Ed., LPCC, is a mental health therapist who practices in the Cleveland, Ohio, area.

He is an EMDR therapist, consultant and trainer.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, consultant, and trainer.

He is a writer, podcaster as well.

Check out his new book, "EMDR with Complex Trauma" on Amazon.

Check out his Podcast here: www.emdrpodcast.com  

Here is his website: www.emdrtom.com 

Here is his facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/EMDRResources

We also speak about Thomas' brilliant 4 blink method of Flash.

This is based on an intervention created by Philip Manfield, and you can find out more about Philip on his website:  www.philipmanfield.com 

Episode 51: Deconstructing Wicked with EMDR and Parts

Welcome, and Happy Thanksgiving. 

My guest is Dr. Jamie Marich, and we had so much fun "nerding out" over the Wicked movie together!

This was such a wonderful and enriching experience for me.

Here are places you can find more information about Dr. Marich:

www.redefinetherapy.com

www.instituteforcreativemindfulness.com

www.jamiemarich.com

You can also check out Jamie's Substack:

https://jamiemarich.substack.com

This will also be on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_Y4OyAxciY

Enjoy.

With Peace and Compassion,

David 

What an honor to speak with Nkem Ndefo today! 

I wanted to post this right away, because we are speaking about the election, and Nkem was very helpful in helping me take a step back and see a bigger picture of the election.

I found it very profound when Nkem spoke about their vision for liberation of all. Their organization's vision is: "rooted in justice and flourishing in joy." 

We spoke about the important question we can ask ourselves "where is my political home?"

As we spoke about politics and healing, our conversation turned to how we all play roles (or could have a role) in social change. Here was a beautiful intersection with IFS!

Nkem spoke about some of the ways that they have helped facilitate change on large scales within hospitals, and also schools! 

To find out more about Nkem, you can go to: www.lumostransforms.com

I hope this episode can bring you a little peace and hope.

Welcome to this special episode.

Today, I am joined by 8 incredible EMDR influencers (together we have 6 podcasts and multiple Youtube channels between us).

The esteemed guests:

1) Rotem Brayer

2) Thomas Zimmerman 

3) Jennifer Savage and Bridger Falkentien

4) Kyle Poon

5)Tamera Brown and Kathy Couch

6) Rebecca Kase

Spotify links--

The Art and Science of EMDR

The EMDR Podcast

Notice That

Journey through the Eyes

Thrive the Podcast

You Tube--

Calm with Kyle

I want to extend love and appreciation to my guests, and also to you, the audience. We are all on an incredible journey, and it is beautiful when our journeys are able to intersect!

What a pleasure it was to speak with Arielle Schwartz for this episode. I learned so much, and I am honored to share this with everyone. We speak about some of the ways that she has changed the field!

After listening to this episode, you are going to want to become part of her growing community too!

Five Podcasters got together, and had a blast speaking about IFS (live)! They all have their own podcast-- including, The One Inside, Growing Faithfully, That Wellness Podcast, Healing Trauma From the Inside Out, and Empowered Through Compassion. What a beautiful group of podcasts. It was such a wonderful get together and share some "Self-energy" with each other and with the audience. I thought it would be fun to share all of this with you!