That Wellness Podcast with Natalie Deering: Internal Family Systems with a Twist

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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

7. Ways to cope being a HSP

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Martina Williams is an international coach, speaker, psychotherapist and author with over 30 years of experience. She is a Certified IFS therapist and Approved Consultant with a focus on spirituality and high sensitivity.  As a coach, she specializes in wellness-based resiliency and supporting individuals to learn to lead from Self. Martina identifies as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and finds great joy in helping other HSPs. Martina grew up in California and currently lives in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, NC with her husband and four dogs. When she's not cycling or hiking, she's dancing Argentine Tango.

Connect with Martina:

Website: www.thebraveintrovert.com

Instagram: @the_brave_introvert_hsp

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Kyle Wehrend, LICSW, LCSW-C is a clinically licensed social worker and is the owner of Move Within LLC, a private practice that provides individual and group psychotherapy, clinical supervision as well as facilitates workshops and retreats. He has over 15 years of experience in the field of social work and served 2 years in Peru as a Peace Corps volunteer. Kyle has extensive experience with the IFS model completing the Level 1 training, the Creating Healing Circles training and was a presenter at the IFS Conference in 2023. He currently lives in Takoma Park, MD with his wife, two young children and cat. He enjoys running, reading and agonizing over English Premier League soccer.

Connect with Kyle:

Kyle: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kyle-wehrend-takoma-park-md/865289

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Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/

Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact 

Instagram: @nataliedeering

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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. 

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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. Justin's intention for creating and posting funny content on social media related to parts work, IFS, and mental health

5. The benefits of social media content as a means of connection

6. How to incorporate humor into therapy 

7. How movies help with parts work

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Justin is a licensed mental health counselor and IFS certified therapist practicing in Orlando, FL. As an IFS enthusiast he loves IFS and practices with couples and men to better their relationship with themselves and others. In his free time he enjoys movies, poetry, sports, bachata, and having good conversations with the people he loves. 

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Justin Martin:

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Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/

Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact 

Instagram: @nataliedeering

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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.

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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 skeptical parts

6. Learning and practicing empathy and compassion

7. Resourcing beyond Self

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Valerie's passion is to be a guide to other healers and helping professionals in their journey to self-belonging by offering compassionate curiosity, context awareness, exquisite attunement, nervous system education, and orienting to the emergent. Her training is rooted in both the academy and in spiritual lineages.

Valerie is a non-denominational Minister of Healing ordained with a background in energy healing and mediumship. She is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and a IFS Level 3 Certified Practitioner and holds a MA in Women’s Studies and PhD in Educational Studies from the University of Cincinnati. She teaches classes on developing spiritual skills and nervous system capacity and has a private practice focused on helping therapists, healers, educators, spiritual practitioners, and neurodivergent individuals be more connected to themselves and their communities.

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Valerie Louis:

Website: https://www.valerielouis.com/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @valerielouisphd

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Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/

Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact 

Instagram: @nataliedeering

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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.

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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 connect with parts on your own

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Theresa Soltzberg at Expressive Art is an artist, writer, PCC level coach, and AMFT therapist who offers clients and students experiences that allow the intersection of their self-expression, soul healing, and deep personal story.  She has been guiding and instructing others in their creative process and life journey for many years. 

Theresa Soltzberg:

Website: https://www.theresasoltzberg.com/

FREE Resources: https://courses.theresasoltzberg.com/twp

Instagram: @theresa.soltzberg

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Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/

Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact 

Instagram: @nataliedeering

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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/

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In this episode Natalie sits with IFS and EMDR trained therapist, David Polidi, to discuss the magic of trauma processing while incorporating IFS and EMDR techniques.

Topics Discussed:

1. What is EMDR

2. Bilateral stimulation and processing trauma

3. The similarities and differences of EMDR and IFS

4. Resourcing

5. Combining IFS and EMDR

6. Best of both

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David Polidi is a Social Worker originally from NYC, who now lives in Massachusetts with his wife, daughter and furry friend Nala. He works at Internal Family Systems- Telehealth Collective, and provides therapy to individuals and couples. He also provides supervision for EMDR, and providers who integrate EMDR and IFS. He is also working towards his IFS certification. He loves meeting new people on his Podcast, hiking up mountains, paddle boarding with his family, and watching a good Netflix documentary. 

David Polidi:

Website:  https://www.empoweredthroughcompassion.com/

Podcast: Empowered Through Compassion

Instagram: @empowered.through.compassion

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Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/

Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact 

Instagram: @nataliedeering

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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 exposure and the process of testing, treating, and remediation.

Topics Discussed:

1. Melissa's various mold exposures

2. Impacts of life stressors and mold toxicity

3. Symptoms of mold exposure: Cognitive and physical (Brain fog, GI issues, anxiety, hormone issues, anger, etc.)

4. Testing your space and your body for mold

5. Treatment for detoxing and repairing your body

6. Remediation for home

7. Advocating for your health at doctors appointments

Melissa Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Gateway Therapy in Louisville, KY. She has practiced professional social work for over 15 years in both organizational and clinical practice. Melissa is an Internal Family Systems Certified Therapist and has helped many people to address multiple forms of trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, and addiction recovery. She provides professional consultation to therapists and facilitates clinical supervision for social workers. She provides professional development trainings for individuals and organizations including Conflict Management, Grief and Loss, and Radical Self-Care. 

Melissa Johnson:

Website: https://www.gatewaytherapylou.com/

Contact : 502-653-3385

Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below

Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/

Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact 

Instagram: @nataliedeering

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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 with others.  Natalie also adds her IFS spin to attachment theory within the discussion as well. 

Topics Discussed:

1. What is attachment theory

2. What is anxious attachment and what this style need in relationships

3. What is avoidant attachment and what this style needs in relationships

4. What is secure attachment

5. What is pseudo-secure attachment

6. Does our attachment style change over time

7. Annie shares about her NEW BOOK, out NOW!! 

Annie Chen is an author, therapist, consultant, and coach who holds two master’s degrees in counseling and psychology. With over 17 years dedicated to studying the mind, nervous systems, and relationships, Annie has developed a unique approach to relationships and working with people.

Her work integrates research from neuroscience to help clients navigate the complexities of relationships and emotional safety. Annie maintains a practice seeing individuals and couples in Berkeley, CA, and virtually.

Her books, The Attachment Theory Workbook and I Want to Connect, have inspired over 100,000 people to work towards healthy relationships and promote a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection.

Annie Chen:

Website: www.anniechen.net

Instagram: @AnnieChenLMFT

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Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/

Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact 

Instagram: @nataliedeering

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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 its impacts

3. What is somatics

4. Objective view of our body vs subjective view

5. The 5 practices of somatic IFS: Somatic Awareness, Conscious Breathing, Radical Resonance, Mindful Movement, and Attuned Touch

Susan's holistic approach to healing encompasses mind, body, and spirit, integrating mindfulness, somatic awareness, and experiential techniques to support clients on their path toward wholeness and integration. Through her compassionate presence, wisdom, and dedication to healing, Susan McConnell continues to inspire and empower others to embrace their inner journey and reclaim their essence.

Susan McConnell:

Website: https://www.embodiedself.net/

Newsletter for Workshop/Retreat Updates: https://www.embodiedself.net/contact 

Book Link: https://rb.gy/o24ni2 

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Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/

Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact 

Instagram: @nataliedeering

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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?

4. How to understand your body graph

5. The impact of our life circumstances and our human design

6. The 5 types of human design: Manifestors, Generators, Manifesting Generators, Projectors, and Reflectors

7. Dr. Nicole interprets Natalie's body graph

Dr. Nicole Garritano (she/her) is an energetic intuitive coach and consultant, an expert teacher and a certified breath work practitioner, an author and human design expert. As a doctorally prepared nurse practitioner and academic, she loves being able to blend her scientific knowledge with spiritual studies. 

Dr. Nicole Garritano:

Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below

Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/

Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact 

Instagram: @nataliedeering

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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

Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below

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Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact 

Instagram: @nataliedeering

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