Empowered Through Compassion

From Military Service to Healing: Trauma, Loss, and EMDR

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when military service, racial trauma, profound loss, and EMDR converge into a path of healing, purpose, and compassion? In this powerful ...

Traveling Through Multiple Worlds of Wicked: For Good

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this latest episode. I am so thrilled to welcome back Jamie Marich to the podcast. In this episode we returned to Wicked and dove into a di...

The Art of Healing Trauma with Coherence Therapy

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Empowered Through Compassion, I sit down with psychologist Dr. Tori Olds to explore the simple and profound act of slowing down. To...

Trauma, Gaza, and the Power of Listening

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Empowered through Compassion, I sit down with psychotherapist, trauma expert and peace-journalism pioneer Annabel McGoldrick to exp...

IFS informed EMDR and Formation of the Syzygy Institute

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Empowered Through Compassion, I sit down with clinician-trainer Michelle Richardson, who is the co-founder of the Syzygy Institute....

Connecting with Nature, Self, and One Another

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of I speak with Musenge Luchembe, a gifted ecotherapist, licensed psychotherapist, and IFS-certified clinician who was a program assis...

Special Meditation: Nature Ally

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here is a special bonus to the upcoming episode with Musenge Luchembe. Throught this special ecotherapy meditation, she invites us to become a non-hum...

The Healing Power of Music with Alison Hughey

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Music is more than just sound, it’s a universal language that connects us and heals us. In this episode, I sit down with Alison Hughey, a gifted mus...

Bonus: "IFS Love Practice Meditation"

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This special bonus episode features a guided meditation from Corey, continuing our conversation from Part 2. Corey invites us into his "IFS Love Pract...

Awakening an "IFS Love Practice": Corey Busch Part 2

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this second conversation with Corey Busch, we explore the difference between using Internal Family Systems (IFS) for healing and for awakening. Cor...

Coming Home to Self with Corey Busch

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this inspiring conversation with Corey Busch, we explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) opens the door to deeper spiritual connection and relati...

Building a Healing EMDR Community with Kathy Couch & Tamera Brown

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation with Kathy Couch and Tamera Brown, we explore what it really means to move from competition to collaboration in the healing profe...

Soulfulness of IFS informed EMDR with Stacy Ruse

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Stacy Ruse, LPC, a visionary therapist and consultant who beautifully integrates EMDR with Internal Family...

Authenticity Invites Connection

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this heartful and energizing conversation, we sit down with the incredible Natalie Deering—therapist, podcast host, IFS practitioner, and authent...

Awaken the Spirit of a Relationship: EMDR with Couples

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Empowered through Compassion, we dive into the heart of relational healing with Maureen Bethea and Christina Frank—two dynamic Li...

The Medicine of Empathy to Mend Our Trauma Injury

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if healing doesn’t come from expertise, but from empathy? In this transformative conversation, David Polidi sits down with internationally reno...

Trauma, Colonization, and Collective Healing: A Revolution in Mental Health

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ New Episode: Healing Trauma, Dismantling Whiteness, and Building Community with David Archer Welcome back to Empowered Through Compassion. You...

Awaken to Love, True and Presence

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This heart-warming episode begins with Laura sharing a tender story about baking bread—and from there, we journey into the rich, soulful themes of h...

Sketching Our Selves: On Doodling, the Inner World, and The White Lotus, as a Trauma Metaphore

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if Mike White’s The White Lotus is more than just a dark comedy television series? What if we look at it as a striking exploration of the human...

IFS, Swedenborg, and our Infinite Spiritual Evolution

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode is nothing short of extraordinary. I am honored to welcome back IFS master Bob Falconer, and to be joined for the first time by ...

Bridging EMDR, IFS, and Motivational Interviewing

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore a powerful and often overlooked therapeutic trio: EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Motivational Interviewing (M...

Honoring the Light: A Conversation with Ralph De La Rosa

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this deeply meaningful episode, I had the honor of speaking with Ralph De La Rosa—teacher, healer, and radiant soul—who sadly passed away earli...

A Spiritual and Psychological Journey Through Middle-earth

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 with Julian: The Inner Sauron – Power, Possession, and the Psyche In this episode, Julian and I dive deep into The Lord of the Rings through ...

The Journey Home: Speaking with Julian Bermudez

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was an absolute pleasure speaking with Julian Bermudez, founder of Psychedelic Integration, about his deeply personal and powerful approach t...

Exploring IFS & Nonduality with Sid Friedman: Part 2

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm excited to share the latest episode of the Empowered Through Compassion podcast: Part 2 of my conversation with Sid Friedman. In this episode, we ...

Speaking with Sid Friedman on Kindness, Self-energy and Nonduality Part 1

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is part 1 of a beautiful conversation with my dear friend Sid Friedman. Sid-- along with Laura Patryas-- have created an incredible IFS F...

This Is Us- Overcoming Trauma Together

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Families Overcoming Trauma – This Is Us NBC’s This Is Us has resonated deeply with audiences, largely because of its heartfelt portrayal of family...

Athena Phillips, Back to the Future, and Trauma

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this episode, where I am thrilled to be speaking with Athena Phillips about dissociation, the difference between coaching and therapy, and ...

Jennifer Blanchette Burn out and Severance

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Therapist Burnout – A Systemic Issue, Not a Personal Failure   🎬 Pop Culture Connection: Severance – A dystopian take on work-life balance How...

Ned Johnson and Bringing Compassionate into Schools and Test Prep

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A re-uploaded version. Welcome to this new episode. I had the pleasure of speaking with Ned Johnson, a wonderful educator, author, and speaker. He is ...

Jan Broberg, Embodiment of Hope, Faith and Charity

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I had the honor of sitting down with the Jan Broberg on my podcast. We spoke about her powerful story, the real-life events behind Peacock’s hit ser...

Rebecca Kase on EMDR, Polyvagal and Parts Work

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a pleasure to speak with Rebecca Kase this week on EMDR, Polyvagal and Parts work. She had so many interesting things to share, and I hope you ...

Squid Game Fixed Audio

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Andrew Dobo Discusses the Hero's Journey and EMDR

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Sandra Paulsen-- A Leader in EMDR, a Healer, and an intuitive Songoma

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 heale...

Thomas Zimmerman, Comparing Four Blinks with EMDR

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Deconstructing Wicked with EMDR and Parts

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Election, Social Activism, IFS/EMDR with Nkem Ndefo

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 helpfu...

The Magic of EMDR: Special Episode

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this special episode. Today, I am joined by 8 incredible EMDR influencers (together we have 6 podcasts and multiple Youtube channels betwee...

Arielle Schwartz speaks about yoga, polyvagal, EMDR and IFS

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 abou...

5 IFS Podcasters Get Real

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Five Podcasters got together, and had a blast speaking about IFS (live)! They all have their own podcast-- including, The One Inside, Growing Faithful...

Art and Soul (and Science) of EMDR with Rotem Brayer

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am so excited to share this incredible discussion with you. Rotem Brayer has created a community for EMDR practitioners, and we dive into some of hi...

Rob Fox speaks about OCD part 2

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let dive into how we can understand OCD from an IFS lens. In this Part 2, Rob Fox and I continue to explore how we both use IFS and EMDR (and other mo...

Rob Fox Talks about Treating OCD Part 1

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this episode where I speak with Rob Fox, who I am very excited to bring to this audience.  Rob is certified in EMDR and IFS. In addition ...

Biography with Susan West Kurz

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to this beautiful episode. I had the honor of speaking with Susan West Kurz today, and I am really excited about sharing some of the...

Cindy Jones Spreading Compassion Through Bi-Tapp Part 2

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here is the second part of this wonderful conversation with Cindy. I hope that you enjoy this! We continue speaking about the ways that Bi-Tapp is abl...

Cindy Jones Spreading Compassion Through Bi-Tapp Part 1

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was such a pleasure speaking with Cindy Jones! This is the first part. We speak about her creation of Bi-Tapp which is a way to help clients regula...

Crystal Whitlow Part 2

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here is the second half of my wonderful conversation with Crystal. We speak about the fabulous Jim Knipe, and more tools we can add to our EMDR toolbo...

Crystal Whitlow, Speaking about Syzygy, Trainings, and Jim Knipe Part 1

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is Part 1 of an interview with Crystal Whitlow. I hope you enjoy this interview, and there will be a part 2 coming soon!   It was such a pleas...

Jory Agate part 2

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here is Part 2 of 2, in my conversation with Jory Agate around rupture and repairs. To was so much fun speaking with Jory Agate on this two part episo...

Speaking with Jory Agate about Rupture and Repair

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 42 part 1, published 8-15-24 This episode is the first part of a conversation with Jory Agate, a Lead IFS trainer, and wonderful therapist. I...

Collaboration with Hailee Wilson

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I am speaking with Hailee Wilson. She helped me design my website, and brand, and I wanted to share the great work that she does. How...

Ann Sinko Part 2

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The is the second part of the discussion with Ann Sinko.  I hope you enjoy our conversation. She has so much to offer, and I feel so lucky to have ...

Ann Sinko and Our Ancestors

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is part one. In a couple of days, I will edit and publish part two of this wonderful conversation. I feel so lucky to have spoken with Ann, and I...

Janina Fisher, Healing and Hope for Fragmented Selves

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was such a pleasure and honor to speak with Janina Fisher. I hope you enjoy this podcast! She is one of the masters of EMDR (she trained with Franc...

Joanne Twombly part 2

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here is the second part of my interview with Joanne Twombly.   It was such an honor to speak with her, and learn from her. We continue to speak abo...

Exploring Dissociation with Joanne Twombly Part 1

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 1, Episode 38, Release Date: 7-15-2024 Exploring Dissociation with Joanne Twombly Part 1   It was such an honor to have Joanne Twombly on t...

Speaking about EMDR with Notice That’s Jennifer and Melissa

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 1, Episode 37, Release Date: 7-8-2024 EMDR and IFS Integration with Melissa and Jennifer for the Popular Notice That podcast Check out Notice...

Robert Falconer and the Others Within Us

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 1, Episode 36, Release Date: 6-30-2024 Robert Falconer and the Others Within Us   Robert Falconer is defintely a hero of mine. He has writt...

Leslie Petruk and Parenting through the Eyes of a Child

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 1, Episode 35, Release Date: 6-23-2024 Leslie Petruk and Parenting Through the Eyes of a Child   Leslie is a Licensed Clinical Mental Healt...

Victoria Eagle and the Internal Family Systems Telehealth Collective

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 1, Episode 34, Release Date: 6-16-2024 Victoria Eagle and the IFS Telehealth Collective   Find out more about Victoria here: http://ifsthe...

Authentic Connection with Frank and Jess

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Seaon 1, Episode 33, Release Date: 6-9-2024 Authentic Connection with Jessica Olberz Singleton and Frank D'Amato   This has been one of those epis...

Daily Parts Meditation Practice with Michelle Glass

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 1 Episode 32, Release Date: 6-1-2024 Daily Parts Meditation Practice ® with Michelle Glass   Michelle Glass is Level 3 trained IFS practition...

Drawing into Art to Thrive and Survive with Ruth Culver

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 1, Episode 31, Release Date: 5-28-2024 Drawing into self to Survive and Thrive with Ruth Culver   Ruth Culver is an Integrative Hypnotherapist...

Self-led Sexuality with Patricia Rich

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2, Episode 33, Release Date: 5-27-2024 Self-led Sexuality with Patricia Rich   Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Patricia Rich, a l...

Anti-racist psychotherapy with David Archer

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2, Episode 32, Release Date: 5-15-2024 Anti-Racist Psychotherapy with David Archer   Today I had the pleasure of having a compassionate con...

Handbook for the Heart Broken with Sara Avant Stover

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 31   Sara Avant Stover: www.saraavantstover.com   We speak about her wonderful new book: Handbook for the Heart Broken: A Woman's Path f...

IFIO with Guest Toni Herbine-Blank

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2, Episode 30, Release Date: 5-4-2024 IFIO with guest Toni Herbine-Blank   Today I have the pleasure of sharing my conversation with Toni H...

Healing the Folks Who Live Inside with Esly

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2, Episode 29, Release Dte: 4-28-2024 Healing the Folks Who Live Inside with Esly   I hope you enjoy my conversation with Esly Regina Caval...

IFS and EMDR with guest John Clarke

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2, Episode 28, Release Date: 4-12-2024 IFS and EMDR with guest John Clarke   Today I have the pleasure of speaking with John Clarke. John i...

Finding Our Gifts Through Divine Love: Brian Jaudon

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2, Episode 27, Release Date: 4-06-2024 Finding Our Gifts Through Divine Love: Brian Jaudon   On this episode I had the pleasure of speaking...

Empowered Through Finding Your Inner Voice: Maggie Maris

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2, Episode 26, Release Date: 3-31-2024 Empowered Through Finding Your Inner Voice   Introduction: I wanted to shout out to Feedspot. I am ...

Compassion Through The Media: Eli Holzman

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2, Episode 24, Release Date: 3-29-2024 Compassion Through The Media   Welcome to this episode, where I was able to have a "Compassionate Co...

Compassion Through Spirituality: Frank Rogers Jr

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2, Episode 23,    Release Date: 3-19-2024 Empathy Through Connection Frank Rogers Jr., PhD, is professor of Spiritual Formation and Nar...

Empathy Through Connection: Stephen Andrew

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 2, Episode 22,    Release Date: 3-19-2024 Empathy Through Connection   Stephen Andrew is CEO (Chief Energizing Officer) of Health Educati...

Healing Through The Self Compassion Container: The Compassion and Journey of Nancy Simons

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the priviledge of speaking with Nancy Simons, who is a trainer at Syzygy Institute (which weaves together EMDR and IFS training). She ...

Relational Repair Through Tapping: Daphne Fatter and Self Tapping for Attachment Readiness and Repair

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Daphne Fatter. She is a leader in the field of interweaving IFS and EMDR. She is a teacher and writer wh...

Therapy Through The Waldorf School Experience: The Spirituality of Childhood

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this very special episode I am speaking with my 7th and 8th grade teacher Mr. Trostli. He is a Waldorf class teacher (grades 1 to 8), high school t...

IFS Through EMDR Insight: Annabel McGoldrick, Journalist and EMDR Master

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I was fortunate to speak with Annabel McGoldrick. She is a compassionate and amazing soul, who started "Peace Journalism" with her husband, and ...

Listening Through Poetry: Gary Whited Connects Ancient Poetry and Philosophy to IFS

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gary Whited has studied philosophy, taught philosophy, and is now a trained IFS therapist. He has published books with his poems, and has done a numbe...

Core Self Through the One Inside: Connecting with Tammy Sollenberger

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Tammy Sollenberger. She is very well known in the IFS community. She has a popular podcast called ...

Addictions Through IFS: Cece Sykes and a Paradigm Shift

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this beautiful conversation with one of the masters of IFS-- Cece Sykes. She shows us how IFS can be helpful for people struggling with add...

EMDR Through First Hand Experience: The Righteous Rage of a 10-Year-Old Boy

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I speak with author and CFO Justin B Long about his book, "The Righteous Rage of a 10-Year-Old Boy: A Journey of Self-Discovery." This...

Healing Shame Through Compassion: Martha Sweezy on Shame and Guilt Part 1

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am reloading the first part of this episode as a special bonus this month! Martha was on the second episode from season 1. She was such a fun and in...

Robin Shapiro Shares Insights on EMDR, Spirituality and the Nervous System

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I had the privilege of sitting down with one of my heroes, Robin Shapiro, the editor of EMDR Solutions I and II and a leading voice in trauma healing....

Magic Through EMDR: Cindy Arnold, A Wonderful EMDR Trainer

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 In...

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

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Wisdom through DBT: Castlebrook’s Kerrie Toole

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I am speaking with Executive Director of Castlebrook Counseling Center (and my boss) Kerrie Toole about her journey in DBT (Dialectic...

IFS Through Awakening The Hippocampus: My Consultant Bruce Hersey

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Syzy...

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

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another wonderful episode. I had the pleasure of speaking with Beau Laviolette. He is a highly recommended EMDR/ IFS consultant and trainer...

IFS Through Inner Wisdom: Talking IFS With Tisha Shull

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 fr...

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

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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-...

Working with OCD Through EMDR and IFS: Amanda Steed

09 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Helping Through Structure: Navigating Trauma with Kendhal Hart

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Helping Through Structure: Pre-interview with helpful terms

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is an introduction to my interview with Kendhal Hart. I share some important EMDR and IFS terms, that Kendhal and I speak more about. 

Journey Through Therapy: Introduction to Podcast

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is an introduction to some of my goals for this podcast project. What is "Empowered Through Compassion?"