Latest Familysystems Podcast Episodes

Relax, It’s Normal to Be of Many Minds!

The Therapy Spot - May 02, 2016 15:33 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
The nature of being “taken over by a part” of yourself means just that. You lose your bigger perspective and you now have a single-minded dictator running your inner system and consequently your life. Each part means well and thinks it knows what’s best for helping you feel better either in thi...

Getting “Unstuck” From Shame and Judgement

The Therapy Spot - April 25, 2016 20:49 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
This week I interviewed Cece Sykes, an IFS trainer and therapist. We discussed what happens when we get “stuck” in behaviors that might feel good in the moment, but which we know don’t help us get what we really want out of life. Feeling conflicted is a normal part of life, and can often lead t...

Freedom Through Forgiveness, Not Forgetting

The Therapy Spot - April 18, 2016 19:08 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
Breaches of trust can severely disrupt any relationship, whether it’s with your spouse, your family members, your friends, or anyone you care about. To be deeply hurt by another’s actions suggests that there is a bond or attachment between the two of you. If these breaches are not repaired, the ...

The Secret to the Happiness State

The Therapy Spot - April 11, 2016 21:48 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
When it came to happiness, popular opinion used to say that you were either born with it, or you gained it purely through luck. Now, thanks to the expanding field of positive psychology, more and more researchers are looking into ways we can nurture and grow happiness in our lives. For more, vi...