Empowered Through Compassion: EMDR and IFS Informed Therapy

EMDR Through Ego States: Robin Shapiro Shares Her Wisdom

In this episode I am speaking with one of the masters of the EMDR world, Robin Shapiro. She is the creator or "The Two Handed Interweave," which she speak about here. She has written some very important books for EMDR including, "Easy Ego State Interventions" and she has also edited "EMDR Solutions" volume one and two. It is my pleasure to share this beautiful conversation with you.   

Magic Through EMDR: Cindy Arnold, A Wonderful EMDR Trainer

Come listen to me speaking with Cindy Arnold, who was my EMDR trainer. I attended her wonderful class through the Trauma Institute and Child Trauma Institute which was founded by Executive Director Ricky Greenwald. Listen to Cindy and I speak about EMDR, and how she is also able to integrate IFS (as well as Ego States) into her trauma work. She was one of the people who helped lead me into the world of trauma healing. I hope you find this conversation with her as interesting and enlightening as I have! 

Connecting Through The Heart and Mind: Soul Journey with Sabine Boots

I had the pleasure to speak with Sabine Boots today. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Massachusetts. Through EMDR and IFS therapy (she is certified in both) as well as other models of therapy, Sabine is able to create a peaceful, calm spaciousness for her clients, to help them reach a place where their souls can be healed from trauma! I hope you enjoy this beuatiful conversation.  

Therapy Wisdom through DBT: Castlebrook’s Kerrie Toole

In this episode, I am speaking with Executive Director of Castlebrook Counseling Center (and my boss) Kerrie Toole about her journey in DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). Although this is not specifically IFS or EMDR, there is a lot of convergence between all of these models. Truth is truth, whatever names or models we use to understand it! I hope you enjoy this first Episode of 2024 as much as I do!

IFS Through Awakening The Hippocampus: My Consultant Bruce Hersey

This episode was a special treat to make. I was given a chance to interview my consultant Bruce Hersey, the founder and creator of Syzygy. At the Syzygy Institute, Bruce (and other carefully selected professionals who have been trained in EMDR, IFS, and his model) teach "IFS informed EMDR." What is special about Bruce Hersey? Come along with me on this interview, to hear some of his wisdom. He was a pleasure to speak with!  

Finding the Way Through What’s In the Way: Getting Unstuck with Beau Laviolette

Welcome to another wonderful episode. I had the pleasure of speaking with Beau Laviolette. He is a highly recommended EMDR/ IFS consultant and trainer. He leads classes at the Syzygy Institute, where teaches "IFS Informed EMDR." As you can hear in this episode, he has lots to share when it comes to how these two models fit together to support healing!  

IFS Through Inner Wisdom: Talking IFS With Tisha Shull

Today I had the oportunity to speak with Tisha Shull, a co-host on the successful Podcast "IFS-Talks." We discuss some of her interests, which span from the incredible heights of rock climbing to the inner depths of past life exploration. I hope you find this conversation as fascinating and helpful as I did! 

IFS Through Mindfulness: Having A Self-Led Intention With Justin Wilford

I am speaking with my IFS colleague and classmate Dr. Justin Wilford, who is the Co-Founder and Director of Programs at the Yes Collective and the Co-Founder and Director of research and Wellness Programs of the MaxLove Poject. Through our mutual appreciation of the IFS model, we explore how this model has allowed both of us to be more mindful of ourselves, and the universe within. 

Working with OCD Through EMDR and IFS: Amanda Steed

A beautiful conversation with Amanda Steed, where we were able to speak about her journey into EMDR, IFS and OCD. We spoke about neurodiversity, and how these two models are able to offer some support for people who are neurodiverse. I hope you enjoy hearing some of Amanda's wisdom, as I did!  

Helping Through Structure: Navigating Trauma with Kendhal Hart

Speaking with Kendhal Hart about how she combines EMDR and IFS to help people heal from trauma. She discussing how these models provide a map, which helps provide structure for her and her clients.