The One Inside: An Internal Family Systems (IFS) podcast

IFS for Everyday Life with Joanna Curry-Sartori

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I talk with Joanna Curry-Sartori, founder of the Self-Leadership Collaborative and author of The Self-Led Educator. We explore th...

An Army of Healers with Nitsan Joy Gordon

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I welcome Nitsan Joy Gordon, a dance movement therapist, IFS practitioner, and peacebuilder who lives in Israel. Nitsan shares abou...

Are You Mad At Me? with Meg Josephson

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I welcome psychotherapist and author Meg Josephson to the podcast. Her book Are You Mad at Me? names something so many of us feel b...

Integrating IFS and Listening Therapies with Marcella Cox

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I welcome my friend Marcella Cox back to the podcast. Marcella is a certified IFS therapist, approved consultant, and somatic IFS ...

The Courage to Start with the Ending - with Keith Miller and Courtney Corona

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with Keith and Courtney, cohosts of the podcast Tripping Over Love. Keith is licensed therapist and a Level 3 IFS Consultan...

Our Parts Are Angels In Disguise with David Stern

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I welcome my friend David Stern to the podcast. This conversation feels so perfect right now. It's full of the kind of hope we all ...

When The World Feels Too Heavy with Daphne Fatter

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Daphne Fatter for a timely and honest conversation about what so many of us are navigating right now, as ther...

Integrating IFS and EMDR with Bruce Hersey, David Polidi, and Joanne Twombly

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today I welcome David Politi, Bruce Hersey, and Joanne Twombly on the podcast to talk about their new book, IFS-Informed EMDR: Creative and Collaborat...

Inside IFS with Richard Schwartz and Jeanne Catanzaro

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a little different, in a really wonderful way. I sit down with Dick Schwartz and Jeanne Catanzaro, President and Vice President of ...

From Broken to Badass with Joe Bielling

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Joe Bielling, a Level 3 IFS practitioner, licensed therapist, and co-author of From Broken to Badass. We talk about what h...

The Sacred Art of Slowing Down with Anna Christine Seiple

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk with Anna Christine "AC" Seiple about slowing down, embodiment, and what it means to listen to our bodies and our parts.  AC i...

Making IFS Make Sense: Neurodivergence, EMDR, and Finding Self in the Real World with Kendhal Hart

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I talk with IFS therapist and teacher, Kendhal Hart, about the real-world practice of IFS, how she integrates it with EMDR, and her view of ...

You're Not Broken: An IFS Client's Story with Ronda Bonfanti

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk with Ronda Bonfanti, an IFS client, memoirist, and self-described "IFS cheerleader," who reached out to me earlier this year to...

IFS Therapy for Gay and Queer Men with Max Littman

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk with Max Littman, an IFS therapist, consultant, and writer. Max's new book, Internal Family Systems Therapy for Gay and Queer...

Unburdening Motherhood with Angele Close

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Angele Close, a clinical psychologist, motherhood coach, and certified mindfulness meditation teacher. Her work weav...

The Courage To Be Your Self with Caitlan Siegenthaler

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with Caitlan Siegenthaler, a Level 2 IFS licensed therapist and podcast host who specializes in IFS and Human Design. What I l...

Self as Medicine: IFS and Psychedelics with Nick Brüss

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can Internal Family Systems help us prepare for, experience, and integrate psychedelic journeys in a truly Self-led way? And what if Self itself c...

A Self-Led Approach to Numbing Parts with Tammy Sollenberger and Jeff Schrum

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all feel numb sometimes. Our numbing parts protect us from stress, pain, and overwhelm. But what happens when numbness lingers? As we kick off The ...

The Safety to Come Alive: IFS and the Nervous System with Steve Chee

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I talk with Dr. Steve Chee, an integrative East-West physician and certified IFS therapist. Steve is offering an IFS continuity pr...

Resolving Conflict Using IFS with David Hoffman

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I chat with David Hoffman, a lawyer, mediator, and a founding member of Boston Law Collaborative. David was named "Lawyer of the Y...

Where Parts Meet Belief with Bob Falconer, Chelsea Odhner, and Jonathan Rose

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, I welcome Bob Falconer, Chelsea Odhner, and Jonathan Rose, the co-authors of the new book, Opening the Inner World. We dive in...

IFS and Manifesting with Michael and Leela Hunter

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I talk with Michael and Leela Hunter, the creators of UpSpiral Life — a year-long program and community that combines IFS, manif...

Bringing Your Whole Self to Prayer with Julie Honeycutt

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, I sit down with my friend Julie Honeycutt, a licensed professional counselor, certified IFS therapist, and approved clinical c...

Mastering Direct Access in IFS with Dave Adamusko

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode I'm thrilled to have my friend and colleague, Dave Adamusko, join me to demystify "direct access"—a powerful technique that a...

Parenting, Parts, and Repair with Anna Purpero

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if the magic in parenting doesn't happen in the moment you get it right, but in the moment you come back and repair? This week, I talk with educa...

Align Your Mind with Britt Frank

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Britt Frank escaped a cult, rebuilt her life after addiction, and is one of the most grounded, funny, and inspiring IFS speakers and educators around....

Honoring Teen Parts with Ann-Katrin Bockmann, Kasra Mirzaie, and Robin Barre

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I welcome three guests--Robin Barre, Ann-Katrin Bockmann, and Kasra Mirzaie--to talk about IFS and working with teenagers. We e...

We're All Multiples: Bridging IFS and the Plural Community with Dick Schwartz and Tiffany "Ocean" Morgan

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so thrilled to welcome Dick Schwartz, the founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS), back to the podcast, as well as my friend Ocean, who brings he...

Which Part Is Parenting with Susan Stiffelman

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with Susan Stiffelman, a licensed marriage and family therapist, author, parenting coach, and host of the Parenting Without ...

Silence, Stories, and Self: My intuitive path to parts work with Jessica Laurel Kane

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I meet Jessica Laurel Kane, a writer, illustrator, and storyteller whose new book, Once Upon an Upset: Illustrated Stories, Insight...

Is It Trauma or Neurodivergence with Irina Diyankova

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast, I chat with Dr. Irina Diyankova, certified IFS therapist, IFS clinical consultant, and Lead Trainer with the IFS Institute. We exp...

Quieting The Storm Within with Ashley Booth

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast, I chat with Ashley Booth, a psychedelic-assisted psychotherapist, trainer, researcher—and former oceanographer! Ashley's new boo...

Making IFS Accessible with Tanis Allen

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast, I chat with Tanis Allen, a certified IFS therapist and longtime member of the IFS community. Tanis has been around since the earli...

Widening The Circle: The Evolution of IFS with Crystal Jones and Pam Krause

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast, I chat with two brilliant IFS lead trainers, Pam Krause and Crystal Jones. We learn about their journeys to becoming IFS lead trai...

The One Inside 200th Episode: Tammy Tells All

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast we celebrate 200 episodes of The One Inside! I take the guest's seat as my podcasting partner and co-producer, Jeff Schrum, leads t...

Reimagining Healing with Ruth Culver

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast, I chat with Ruth Culver, a Level 3 trained and certified IFS practitioner. We look at Ruth's Survive and Thrive Spiral, a visual ...

The Stories We Tell Ourselves with Jodie Benveniste

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with Jodie Benveniste, an IFS-trained psychologist and author. Through her personal healing journey using IFS she discovered...

The Duality of Grief with Lara Krawchuk

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I'm joined by Lara Krawchuk, a grief expert and IFS certifed therapist, to explore how the Internal Family Systems model helps us ...

Starting With Self with Ralph de la Rosa

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Ralph De La Rosa, a meditation teacher, therapist, and author of Outshining Trauma. Ralph shares his personal journey of h...

Befriending Your Internal Financial System with Rick Kahler

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with Rick Kahler, a pioneer in integrating financial planning and psychology and a certified IFS practitioner. We explore ho...

Intimacy From The Inside Out with John Palmer

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I'm joined by John Palmer, a certified IFS practitioner and lead trainer in Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO). John brings 30 yea...

Loving With Your Parts Meditation by Peter Malinoski

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this bonus meditation led by Dr. Peter Malinoski. In this experiential he invites you to go inside and connect with your parts to understand the...

Personality, IFS, and the Enneagram with Dan Siegel

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with Dr. Dan Siegel, renowned author and founder of Interpersonal Neurobiology, and my friend, Joan Ryan, Enneagram expert a...

Self Help with Gabby Bernstein

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I welcome Gabby Bernstein back to the podcast. Gabby is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Level 2 trained IFS practitioner...

An IFS Update with Dick Schwartz

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: On today's episode I welcome back to the podcast Dick Schwartz, founder of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. We had such an im...

Loving With Your Parts with Peter Malinoski

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I speak with my friend and fellow podcaster Dr. Peter Malinoski, a clinical psychologist, IFS Level 3-trained practitioner, and co-...

Leadership, Legacy, and Loss with Mel Galbraith

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with Mel Galbraith, Chief Operating Officer of IFSCA (Internal Family Systems Counselling Association), to discuss her journ...

Unburdened Eating with Jeanne Catanzaro

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Jeanne Catanzaro, an IFS therapist, educator, and author of Unburdened Eating: Healing Relationships with Food and Body. ...

Psychedelics and Honoring Derek Scott with Michelle Glass

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Michelle Glass, a certified IFS practitioner, licensed psilocybin facilitator, and author of Daily Parts Meditation Pract...

Compassion Fatigue and Burnout with Cece Sykes

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode I chat with Cece Sykes, an IFS lead trainer and author, about an experience many of us share: compassion fatigue and ...

Tree As Self Meditation with Natalie Thomas

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this bonus meditation by Natalie Thomas called Tree As Self. Be sure to check out the full episode (# 180) with Natalie, Ecotherapy: Finding Se...

IFS and Misophonia with Kresta Dalrymple

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Kresta Dalrymple, a licensed marriage and family therapist, IFS Level 1 therapist, and certified brainspotting practitione...

Rupture and Repair with Jory Agate

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: On today's episode I chat with Jory Agate, IFS trainer, Approved IFS Clinical Consultant, and IFS Certified Therapist. We explore two...

Cabin with the Ancestor Meditation led by Tamala Floyd

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tamala Floyd leads us on a beautiful healing mediation to help us connect with an ancestor. It's a clip from episode 177, "Listening When Parts Speak ...

Self-Led Parenting with Susan Bauerfeld and Chris Parrott

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I chat with Chris Parrott and Susan Bauerfeld about parental anxiety and Self-led parenting. They offer practical advice for parents s...

Tenacious Parts: Befriending Grief, Anger, and Hope with Audrey Davidheiser

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode I chat with Audrey Davidheiser, licensed psychologist and Certified IFS therapist and IFSI-approved clinical consultant about w...

Parts Journaling (and dating) with Kylie Feller

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with Kylie Feller, a Canadian clinical counselor and Level 3 Certified IFS therapist specializing in complex trauma. We chat...

Ecotherapy: Finding Self in Nature with Natalie Thomas

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode I chat with Dr. Natalie Thomas, a psychotherapist and philosopher specializing in climate distress and ecological grief. Natalie, a...

Drawing On Self Energy with Sacha Mardou

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with Sacha Mardou, a graphic novelist and artist, known in the IFS community for her IFS-inspired webcomics. In her new grap...

Embodiment Meditation with Kay Gardner

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy this lovely embodiment meditation led by IFS lead trainer Kay Gardner. And be sure to check out ep. 171: IFS and Legacy Burdens to listen to my...

Befriending Addictive Parts with Mary Kruger

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Mary Kruger, an IFS lead trainer and therapist specializing in addiction and eating disorders. Mary helped develop the IFS Level 2 t...

Listening When Parts Speak with Tamala Floyd

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast, I chat with Tamala Floyd, a psychotherapist, author, IFS lead trainer, consultant, and retreat leader with over 25 years of experi...

IFS and Dissociation with Joanne Twombly

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with Certified IFS Therapist Joanne Twombly. This episode, which premiered in Season 3, is one of the most popular and most ...

Somatic IFS with Susan McConnell

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by Pisgah Coaching Institute founded by IFS-trained Master Coach, Brian Jaudon. Enrollment is now open for 2025 season! To l...

IFS, Inner Critics, and Attachment with Chris Burris

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by Pisgah Coaching Institute founded by IFS-trained Master Coach, Brian Jaudon. Enrollment is now open for 2025 season! To l...

IFS and Climate Change with Steffi Bednarek

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast I chat with Steffi Bednarek, climate psychologist and author of the new book "Climate, Psychology, and Change." In this episode we ...

IFS and Polarizations with Ann Sinko

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's epsiode I chat with Ann Sinko about identifying and working with polarizations. We discuss: Polarizations occur when systems fall out of b...

IFS and 'Inside Out 2' with David Polidi

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

EVERYONE is talking about the new movie Inside Out 2 and we wanted to share our take, too! I'm joined by fellow podcaster and IFS therapist, David Pol...

IFS and Legacy Burdens with Kay Gardner

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast I chat with Kay Gardner, lead trainer for the IFS Institute. Kay is an LCPC psychotherapist in Chicago, Illinois. She's been involv...

IFS for Caregivers with Cheryl Field

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by Pisgah Coaching Institute founded by IFS-trained Master Coach, Brian Jaudon. Enrollment is now open for 2025 season! To l...

IFS and Healing Through Sacred Stories with Molly LaCroix

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with Molly LaCroix about her new book! This is Molly's second appearance on the podcast. Hear her first episode here: IFS a...

IFS and Play Therapy with Carmen Jimenez-Pride

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this re-released episode, I talk with Carmen Jimenez-Pride about her chapter in the Altogether Us book on Play Therapy. Carmen is an Lead Trainer w...

IFS and Attachment with David Eckel

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with David Eckel, an accredited mental health social worker and IFS Level 2 therapist in Australia. He is currently completi...

IFS and the Wisdom of Our Parts with Paul Neustadt

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a re-release of Season 2 Ep. 65 with Paul Neustadt. To find the Free Webinar and register for the four-week workshop from Life Architect, go t...

IFS and Bringing Trauma Healing to the World with Dr. Frank Anderson

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with Dr. Frank Anderson about his new memoir, "To Be Loved." A beloved psychiatrist and leader in the IFS community, this is...

IFS and Visual Arts Journaling with Theresa Soltzberg

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with Theresa Soltzberg, LMFT and IFS therapist. Theresa is an expressive arts therapist, mixed media artist, writer and in...

IFS and Finding Freedom from Religious Trauma with Natalie Hoffman

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast I chat with Natalie Hoffman, author, podcast host and IFS enthusiast about her new memoir.   One of the things I loved about this ...

IFS and Becoming An Ancestor with Derek Scott

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Derek Scott and I got to meet one last time here on the podcast. I want to share with you what I know because a lot of you have asked. You will find o...

IFS and Relational Intelligence with François Le Doze

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with Dr. François Le Doze, MD. He is a psychotherapist, an IFS therapist, and trainer and has been a neurologist for nearly...

IFS and Healing Through Stories with Boo Trundle

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode I chat with Boo Trundle about her IFS-inspired novel, The Daughter Ship. Boo is a writer, artist, and performer whose work has ...

IFS and The Council for Indigenous IFS with Julia Sullivan and Gregg Paisley

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with Julia Sullivan and Gregg Paisley, two of the authors of the Altogether Us book chapter on Embodying IFS with Native Ame...

IFS and Echoes of Ancestral Wisdom: Stories of Indigenous Resilience and Connection with Suzan McVicker and Pete Patton

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with two of the four authors of the Embodying IFS with Native American Clients chapter in the Altogether Us book, Suzan McV...

IFS and Exploring Porous Minds: Spirituality, Consciousness, and the Journey Within with Bob Falconer

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's epsidoe I chat with Bob Falconer, author of the book, "The Others Within Us: Internal Family Systems, Porous Mind, and Spirit Possession." ...

IFS and Ancestral Lineage Healing with Daphne Fatter

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I welcome back Altogether Us author, Daphne Fatter.   Dr. Daphne Fatter is a licensed psychologist, certified Internal Family Sys...

IFS and Embodying Change: Navigating Disordered Eating and Body Image with Marcella Cox

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with one of the Altogther Us authors, Marcella Cox. Marcella Cox, LMFT, Certified IFS Therapist and Approved Clinical Consul...

IFS and Being Self Led with Seth Kopald

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast I chat with Seth Kopald, author of the new book "Self Led." Seth is a certified, level 3, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Practitione...

IFS and New Years Resolutions by Enneagram Type (Parts!) with Joan Ryan

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Joan Ryan and I talk about New Years resolutions that may be generated by the Parts of us found in our Enneagram Type. We know tha...

IFS and Freeing Self with Emma Redfern

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast I talk with fellow author- and now fellow podcaster! Emma Redfern. Emma Redfern, BACP Snr-Accredited psychotherapist and supervisor...

IFS and Starting IFS with Beth Mullen-Houser

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with Beth Mullen-Houser. Beth is a clinical psychologist with a passion for working with providers new to IFS.  Her IFS jo...

IFS and Healing with Ty Cutner

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast I chat again with Ty Cutner. Ty did a demo with Dick that has become incredibly popular and he co-authored a chapter in the new "Fr...

IFS and Neuro-differences with Candice Christiansen and Meg Martinez

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I chat with Meg Martinez and Candice Christiansen who wrote a chapter in Altogether Us entitled, "Embodying IFS with Neurodivergen...

IFS and Tending the Soul with Valerie Louis

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with Valerie Louis, SEP, PhD who is a level 3 trained certified IFS practitioner. Valerie is passionate about working with t...

IFS and an IFS Documentary! with Jen Kleiner

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with Jen Kleiner, Certified Coach, Creative Consultant, & Level 3 IFS Practitioner @ IntuitiveArtists.org, Co-Founder & Di...

IFS and PATH to 12- Step Recovery Program with Nadine Lucas

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

November 2023: UPDATE from Nadine – Please note that I am no longer affiliated with the PATH Program. This podcast represents my personal journey f...

IFS and EMDR with Daphne Fatter

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast I chat with Dr. Daphne Fatter who wrote two chapters in the Altogether Us book. We talk about: When to choose IFS and when to cho...

IFS and Embodying IFS with Black Clients with Fatimah FInney

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat with Fatimah Finney who wrote a chapter in the Altogether Us book entitled, "Embodying IFS with Black Clients." Listening ...

IFS and Adoptees with Kathy Mackechney

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast I chat with Kathy Mackechney, who wrote a chapter in Altogether Us. Kathy is a relinquishee-adoptee whose purpose is helping othe...

IFS and Shame and Guilt with Martha Sweezy

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's podcast I talk with Martha Sweezy. Martha has authored all the IFS books with all the IFS people. Her latest solo book project is entitle...

IFS and PAUSE in Parenting with Leslie Petruk

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I chat again with Leslie Petruk, IFSI Lead Trainer, who wrote a chapter in the Altogether Us book entitled, "IFS and Parenting: B...

IFS and Addiction with Cece Sykes and Mary Kruger

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We like to talk about Addiction on the podcast!  I'm excited to talk to Mary Kruger (again!) and Cece Skyes who wrote a Chapter in the Altogether Us ...