Going Inside: Healing Trauma from the Inside Out
Episodes
What to Do When IFS Feels Stuck (Protectors, Direct Access & More)
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo Going Inside Live episode, John Clarke dives deep into what to do when your IFS sessions hit a wall - when clients feel shut down, protec...
Transforming Shame with Parts Work: The Self-Love Triangle
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your inner critic, your shame, and your perfectionism are all working together in secret? In this episode, John Clarke sits down with Jessica ...
Can IFS Therapy Be Dangerous? What You Need to Know
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside Live, John Clarke tackles a wide range of real-time questions from therapists, including a provocative one: Can Intern...
Why Insight Work Fails—and How to Go Deeper with IFS
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When clients say “I don’t know” in session, it can feel like hitting a wall. In this live Q&A episode, John Clarke breaks down what’s real...
Cece Sykes on IFS, Addiction & The Power of Choice
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside, John Clarke sits down with the legendary Cece Sykes, IFS trainer, therapist, and pioneer in the field of addiction re...
How to Work With Protective Parts & Build Safety in IFS Therapy
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this live Q&A episode, John Clarke dives deep into how to skillfully navigate protective parts in IFS therapy and why safety is the cornerstone...
Why Therapists Struggle With Money (And How to Heal It) with Nadine Zumot
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Therapists are trained to hold space for others,but not for their own financial stories. In this powerful conversation, trauma-informed money coach Na...
Somatic Work, Scope Creep & Staying Ethical with Danica Harris
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
➡️ Start showing up to every session grounded, attuned, and fully resourced with the Self-Energy Guide for Therapists: https://go.johnclarketh...
Dissociation, Attachment Trauma & the Brainstem with Nikki Nooteboom
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dissociation, Attachment Trauma & the Brainstem with Nikki NooteboomIn this episode of Going Inside, Dutch therapist and trainer Nikki Nooteboom j...
Somatic Secrets to Healing Deep Emotional Wounds with Marina Shriner
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply moving episode of Going Inside, John sits down with somatic coach Marina Shriner for a raw and resonant exploration of how trauma hides...
Navigating Non-Monogamy & Attachment with Jessica Fern
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside, John Clarke sits down with Jessica Fern—IFS-trained trauma therapist and author of Polysecure—to explore what rea...
The Hidden Power of Grief in Healing Trauma with Rebecca Wong
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grief isn’t just about loss — it’s also a doorway into healing. In this deeply resonant conversation, relational therapist Rebecca Wong and host...
From Parts to Parenting: IFS Insights with Anna Vincentz
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if parenting challenges—and therapeutic resistance—make perfect sense? In this episode, John Clarke sits down with Danish IFS therapist and p...
Integrating IFS & EMDR for Trauma Recovery with Daphne Fatter
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
➡️ Free IFS Training for Therapists: From Burnout to Balance: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcastIn this insightful episode of Go...
Bob Falconer on IFS, Spirituality, and Trauma
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this soul-stirring conversation, IFS pioneer Bob Falconer returns to explore the intersection of Internal Family Systems (IFS), spirituality, and t...
The Truth About Healing Complex PTSD with Psychedelics with Will Van Derveer
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, psychiatrist and psychedelic therapy researcher Dr. Will Van Derveer joins John to explore the cutting-edge world of MDMA-as...
IFS Demo Dissection with Sandra
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special breakdown episode, John Clarke takes us inside a real IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy session with a demo client named Sandra. W...
Trauma Healing Without Talk Therapy with Emmy Ferguson
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if healing trauma didn’t have to happen in an office—or even through traditional “talk therapy”? In this episode of Going Inside, John Cl...
Treating Childhood Trauma with EMDR with Debra Wesselmann
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside, trauma therapist John Clarke sits down with Debra Wesselmann, MS, LIMHP, to explore her decades of work with attachme...
Self-Led Classrooms Part 2 with Tim Amaral
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful follow-up episode, trauma therapist John Clarke welcomes back Tim Amaral, an award-winning adult educator and creator of the Self-Led...
IFS, Energy Work, and Ancestral Healing with Seth Kopald
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this expansive and heartfelt conversation, John Clarke sits down again with IFS practitioner and mystically-inclined guide Seth Kopald. What begins...
John Reacts to IFS Demo with "Ace"
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside, I share my real-time reflections and therapeutic insights while reviewing an IFS demo session with a volunteer client...
Bob Falconer on IFS, Spirituality, and Trauma
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this soul-stirring conversation, IFS pioneer Bob Falconer returns to explore the intersection of Internal Family Systems (IFS), spirituality, and t...
John Remembers Ralph De La Rosa
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special and deeply personal episode, John Clarke pays tribute to the late Ralph De La Rosa — a gifted author, meditation teacher, musician, ...
Self-Led Classrooms with Tim Amaral
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
➡️Free IFS Training for Therapists: From Burnout to Balance: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcastIn this powerful episode of Going...
How EMDR & Tech Are Transforming Trauma Therapy with Brad Mosell
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
➡️ Free IFS Training for Therapists: From Burnout to Balance: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcastIn this conversation, John Clark...
Swedenborg & IFS with Bob Falconer, Chelsea Odhner, and Jonathan Rose
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, John Clarke brings together a panel of colleagues and co-authors to dive into their new book, Opening the Inner World. Together,...
Hypnosis and IFS with Elena Kundro
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside, host John Clarke sits down with integrative therapy guide Elena Kundro to explore the powerful intersection of hypnos...
Reiki and Sound Healing with Boshko Boskovic
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of Going Inside, trauma therapist John Clark sits down with Reiki master and certified sound healing practitioner Boshko ...
John Reacts to Mel Galbraith IFS Interview
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I reflect on my recent conversation with Mel Galbraith, the COO of IFSCA, and dive deeper into the challenges of practicing Inte...
Self-Like Parts & IFS with Mel Galbraith of IFSCA
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined again by Mel Galbraith of IFSCA, a seasoned IFS therapist and teacher, to dive into what it means to be self-led in the ...
The 6 F's in Action | Live IFS Demonstration Commentary
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I take you inside an IFS session by revisiting a past demo and offering live commentary on my thought process, choice points, and ref...
Healing Circles and the Power of Group Work with Carrie Haynes
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Group therapy offers a unique healing experience that individual work alone cannot replicate. In this episode, I sit down with therapist and group wor...
IFS Daily Parts Check-In Meditation
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Take a moment to pause, breathe, and connect with your inner world. This Internal Family Systems (IFS) Daily Parts Check-In meditation guides you thro...
John Clarke is Interviewed by Mannah of Therapeutic Astrology Podcast (Part 3) | Going Inside x TAP
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special crossover episode of Going Inside and the Therapeutic Astrology Podcast, I’m interviewed by Mannah once again to explore the nature ...
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Demonstration with “Sarah” Pt. 4 | John Clarke Therapy
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside, I guide Sarah through another Internal Family Systems (IFS) demonstration, exploring her inner landscape and working ...
Childhood Trauma with Kalonya Jones
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside, I sit down with Kalonya Jones, a complex trauma specialist, to explore the deep and often overlooked impact of childh...
Real IFS Therapy Session with "Sarah" - Internal Family Systems Demo Pt. 3
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside, I continue my Internal Family Systems (IFS) demo with Sarah in the third session of a four-part series. We explore ho...
Unblending and Direct Access with Mel Galbraith | Internal Family Systems Therapy
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Going Inside Podcast, I sit down with Mel Galbraith, a Level 3 IFS therapist and COO of IFSCA, to dive into the practical side ...
Real IFS Therapy Session with "Sarah" - Internal Family Systems Demo Pt. 2
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Going Inside Podcast, I do a second live Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy demo with Sarah, revisiting her journey of addre...
Real IFS Therapy Session with "Sarah" - Internal Family Systems Demo Pt. 1
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Going Inside Podcast, I conduct a live Internal Family Systems (IFS) demo with Sarah, a client who explores her discomfort with...
Emotionally Immature Parents & IFS with Leslie Sanchez
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside, I sit down with Leslie Sanchez, a licensed therapist who specializes in helping first-generation Latinx individuals h...
John Clarke is Interviewed by Mannah of Therapeutic Astrology Podcast (Part 2)
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside, I’m interviewed again on Mannah’s Therapeutic Astrology Podcast (TAP). Mannah, an Evolutionary Astrologer and Tra...
50 Episodes of Going Inside: Reflections, Insights, and Your Questions Answered
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Going Inside Podcast, we're celebrating the podcast's 50th episode by diving deep into trauma healing approaches, t...
Real IFS Therapy Session with "Cece" - Internal Family Systems Demo
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma From the Inside Out, I guide my client “Cece,” a breathwork facilitator, through a live Internal F...
Religious Trauma, Sex Addiction, & IFS with Forest Benedict
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside, psychotherapist and author Forest Benedict shares his journey from Christian-based sex addiction therapy to healing r...
Buddhism and Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Ralph De La Rosa
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside, I’m joined by psychotherapist, meditation instructor, and author Ralph De La Rosa to explore his journey from traum...
John Clarke is Interviewed by Mannah of Therapeutic Astrology Podcast (Part 1) | Going Inside x TAP
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside, we share a conversation from Mannah’s Therapeutic Astrology Podcast (TAP). Mannah, an Evolutionary Astrologer and T...
Creativity, Reiki, and IFS with Elizabeth Scott
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside, I sit down with Elizabeth Scott, a licensed psychotherapist, writer, and Reiki master practitioner. We explore Intern...
Human Design and IFS with Caitlan Siegenthaler
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside, I sit down with Caitlan Siegenthaler, a licensed IFS therapist, Human Design strategist, and new mom. We dive into th...
Meditation For Therapists
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this meditation, I guide therapists through an Internal Family Systems meditation focused on connecting with inner parts related to client work. Th...
Polyvagal Theory and Anxiety with Natalie Deering
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside, I sit down with Natalie Deering, an IFS therapist and wellness expert, to explore the polyvagal theory and its connec...
Movement as Medicine: Qi Gong, Dance, and Trauma with Elia Mrak
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside, I sit down with Elia Mrak, a trauma informed educator and Qigong practitioner, to explore the deep connection between...
Answering Your IFS Questions with Monica Cavalcante
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this impromptu consultation with Monica Cavalcante, I answer her questions about incorporating Internal Family Systems (IFS) into therapeutic pract...
Race and Trauma with Dr. Nathalie Edmond
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma From The Inside Out, I sit down with Dr. Nathalie Edmond to explore the intersection of race and traum...
IFS and Entrepreneurship with Sara Avant Stover
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside, I sit down with Sara Avant Stover, a women’s leadership coach and author who blends Internal Family Systems (IFS) w...
Non-Duality and IFS with Dr. Laura Patryas
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma From the Inside Out, I’m joined by Dr. Laura Patryas, an expert in the intersection of Internal Fami...
Trauma and Spirituality with Bob Falconer
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma from the Inside Out, I’m joined once again by Bob Falconer to dive into the intersection of trauma, ...
IFS Podcasters Roundtable: Insights into Internal Family Systems
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma From The Inside Out, David Polidi leads a roundtable discussion of IFS podcasters–Tammy Sollenberg...
What is Self and Self-Energy?
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of "Going Inside," I dive deep into the concept of Self and Self-energy in the context of Internal Family Systems (IFS)...
Resistance and IFS with Virginia Jenkins
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma From The Inside Out, I sit down with Virginia Jenkins, a mindfulness-based IFS therapist, to delve dee...
EMDR vs. IFS: Which Trauma Therapy is Right For You?
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Going Inside," I explore the differences and benefits of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and IFS (I...
Real IFS Therapy Session with "Sophia" - Internal Family Systems Demo Pt. 4
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma From the Inside Out, I guide Sophia through our fourth Internal Family Systems (IFS) session together,...
Trauma Therapy Explained: Healing with IFS, EMDR, and Somatic Therapy
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma From the Inside Out, I share my evolving understanding of trauma therapy, exploring how Internal ...
Real IFS Therapy Session with "Sophia" - Internal Family Systems Demo Pt 3
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma from the Inside Out, I guide Sophia through a third Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy session. We ...
Real IFS Therapy Session with "Sophia" - Internal Family Systems Demo Pt. 2
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma from the Inside Out, I guide Sophia through a follow-up Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy session,...
Real IFS Therapy Session with "Sophia" - Internal Family Systems Demo
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this intense episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma From the Inside Out, we journey alongside my client “Sophia” as we bravely explore her par...
Real IFS Therapy Session with "Laura" - Internal Family Systems Demo
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma From the Inside Out, I guide my client “Laura” through a live Internal Family Systems demo. We del...
EMDR and IFS with David Polidi
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma from the Inside Out, I had the pleasure of speaking with David Polidi, a fellow podcaster and social w...
Real IFS Therapy Session: "Rachel" - Internal Family Systems Therapy Demo
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Going Inside: Healing Trauma From The Inside Out," I guide Rachel through a deep exploration of her parts and their fear...
Eating Disorders and IFS with Meg Doll
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma From The Inside Out, I’m joined by Meg Doll, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and certified IFS pr...
Psychedelics and IFS with Payam (Part 2)
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Going Inside," I'm joined by Payam for a Part 2 of Psychedelics and IFS. We discuss the complexities of healing, th...
Psychedelics and IFS with Payam (Part 1)
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am joined by Payam, a facilitator specializing in plant medicine, psychedelics, and trauma healing. We explore the intricacies of i...
Real IFS Therapy Session: "Ashley" Part 2
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Going Inside: Healing Trauma From The Inside Out," I conduct Part 2 of a real Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy sess...
Real IFS Therapy Session: "Ashley" Part 1
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this live IFS therapy session, I guide my client Ashley through a deep exploration of her inner parts. This session focuses on helping Ashley conne...
Childhood Trauma and IFS with Jalon Johnson
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Going Inside: Healing Trauma From The Inside Out," I am joined by Jalon Johnson for a deep conversation on the journey o...
Sex Addiction and IFS with Jenna Riemersma
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Going Inside," I’m joined by #1 best-selling IFS author, Jenna Riemersma about the transformative power of Internal Fa...
Meditation: Anxiety Relief - IFS Therapy
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Internal Family Systems (IFS) guided meditation I walk you through how to work with your parts when you’re anxious and hopefully get you s...
CPTSD and IFS with Dr. Tanner Wallace
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this episode as I delve into the world of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with the...
How to Find Your Spirit Guides with Michael Hunter
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Overview:In this episode, I’m joined by Michael Hunter, an IFS trained acupuncturist and expert in connecting people to their spirit guides ...
What is Internal Family Systems Therapy? + Welcome to Going Inside
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Overview:In this episode, I'm diving deep into how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy has shaped not just my practice but my entire jo...
IFS and Perfectionism with Dave Adamusko
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Going Inside," we dive into the intricacies of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with guest Dave Adamusko, exploring...
Self-Led with Seth Kopald
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Overview:In this episode, I sit down with Seth Kopald, PhD - author of "Self-led” to delve into the transformative power of Internal Fa...
Unattached Burdens with Bob Falconer
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Going Inside," I engage in a deep conversation with Bob Falconer, a renowned therapist, exploring IFS therapy, trauma, s...
EMDR & IFS with Daphne Fatter
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week on "Going Inside" as we explore the powerful combination of Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR) and Internal Family System...
IFS and Men’s Mental Health ft. Matt Musgrave
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Overview:In this episode of "Going Inside," I sit down with Matt Musgrave, a mental health counselor specializing in men's ment...
IFS and Trauma ft. Ilyse Kennedy
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Overview:In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Ilyse Kennedy, a trauma therapist, to talk about the intersection of trauma work, sp...
How EMDR Works ft. “The EMDR Coach” Dana Carretta-Stein
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Going Inside," host John Clarke engages in a deep conversation with Dana Carretta-Stein, an expert in EMDR therapy, expl...
Addiction and IFS ft. Cece Sykes
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Going Inside" John Clarke is joined by Cece Sykes, an experienced therapist and Internal Family Systems (IFS) practition...
Meditation: How To Unblend From Your Parts - IFS Therapy
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy meditation designed to help listeners identify and unblend from negative emotions...
IFS vs Traditional Therapy ft. Emily Powell
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted by licensed trauma therapist John Clarke, LPCC, Going Inside is a podcast on a mission to help you heal from trauma and reconnect with your aut...
Meditation: Getting to Know Your Parts - IFS Therapy
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we embark on a journey into Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy through a guided meditation led by host, John Clarke. Internal Fami...
Somatic Experiencing and Trauma ft. Jake White
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted by licensed trauma therapist John Clarke, LPCC, Going Inside is a podcast on a mission to help you heal from trauma and reconnect with your aut...
IFS Therapy As A Non-Pathologizing Approach to Healing ft. Derek Scott
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted by licensed trauma therapist John Clarke, LPCC, Going Inside is a podcast on a mission to help you heal from trauma and reconnect with your aut...
How Our "Firefighter Parts" Battle Shame ft. Tammy Sollenberger
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted by licensed trauma therapist John Clarke, LPCC, Going Inside is a podcast on a mission to help you heal from trauma and reconnect with your aut...
Loving Your Inner Critic with IFS ft. Christine Dixon
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Going Inside: Healing Trauma from the Inside OutEpisode 1: Loving Your Inner Critic with IFS ft. Christine DixonHosted by licensed trauma therapist Jo...