Best David Polidi Podcasts (2025)

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The Healing Power of Music with Alison Hughey 45:15

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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 music therapist who brings people together through the power of music. From adults who are neurodivergent and struggle with stillness, to individuals living with dementia, Alison creates pathways of safety…

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Bonus: "IFS Love Practice Meditation" 16:38

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This special bonus episode features a guided meditation from Corey, continuing our conversation from Part 2. Corey invites us into his "IFS Love Practice" demonstrating how he connects with his parts in a very accepting and compassionate way. This meditation is a powerful tool for inner healing, and I hope this inspires you to take some time to exp…

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Awakening an "IFS Love Practice": Corey Busch Part 2 48:05

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In this second conversation with Corey Busch, we explore the difference between using Internal Family Systems (IFS) for healing and for awakening. Corey has developed what he calls the IFS Love Practice, a way of blending mindful meditation with IFS. In this practice, a part is accepted just the way it shows up. It does not need to relax back, or c…

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Coming Home to Self with Corey Busch 45:58

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In this inspiring conversation with Corey Busch, we explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) opens the door to deeper spiritual connection and relational healing. Together, we reflect on the gift of seeing our inner multiplicity and how this awareness naturally connects us to our family, our community, and even to the spiritual universe. Corey sha…

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Building a Healing EMDR Community with Kathy Couch & Tamera Brown 46:08

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In this conversation with Kathy Couch and Tamera Brown, we explore what it really means to move from competition to collaboration in the healing professions. Too often, therapists feel pressured to compare themselves to others, and start feeling better than, less than, not enough... As Tamera beautifully describes, healing is a tapestry: and all of…

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Soulfulness of IFS informed EMDR with Stacy Ruse 57:21

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In this episode, I sit down with Stacy Ruse, LPC, a visionary therapist and consultant who beautifully integrates EMDR with Internal Family Systems (IFS), weaving in somatic and spiritual practices. Stacy describes how the structured brilliance of EMDR provides a foundation for trauma healing, while the soulful depth of IFS brings creativity, compa…

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Authenticity Invites Connection 1:07:32

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In this heartful and energizing conversation, we sit down with the incredible Natalie Deering—therapist, podcast host, IFS practitioner, and authenticity advocate—to explore the beautiful intersections between healing, creativity, and connection. Natalie shares the story of how she first discovered Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and how it’s…

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Awaken the Spirit of a Relationship: EMDR with Couples 48:40

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In this episode of Empowered through Compassion, we dive into the heart of relational healing with Maureen Bethea and Christina Frank—two dynamic Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists who specialize in EMDR intensives for couples. With decades of experience, they offer a trauma-informed, attachment-centered approach that helps partners not only h…

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The Medicine of Empathy to Mend Our Trauma Injury 44:27

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What if healing doesn’t come from expertise, but from empathy? In this transformative conversation, David Polidi sits down with internationally renowned Motivational Interviewing trainer Stephen Andrew to explore what it really means to be present with someone in their pain. Stephen challenges the dominant medical model of mental health—assess, dia…

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Trauma, Colonization, and Collective Healing: A Revolution in Mental Health 59:50

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🎙️ New Episode: Healing Trauma, Dismantling Whiteness, and Building Community with David Archer Welcome back to Empowered Through Compassion. You won’t want to miss this powerful and deeply inspiring episode. Today, I sit down with David Archer, Today, I sit down with David Archer, the author of Anti-Racist Psychotherapy, an EMDR therapy trainer an…

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Awaken to Love, True and Presence 58:34

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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 her new book. We explore Internal Family Systems (IFS), the sacred essence of everyday life, and the profound connection between healing trauma, cultivating presence, and embodying wholeness. Together, w…

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Sketching Our Selves: On Doodling, the Inner World, and The White Lotus, as a Trauma Metaphore 1:08:03

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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 psyche? In a recent episode of the Empowered Through Compassion podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sunni (Sun) Brown, a dynamic IFS practitioner, author of Gamestorming and The Doodle Revolut…

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IFS, Swedenborg, and our Infinite Spiritual Evolution 1:03:58

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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 Chelsea Rose Odhner and Dr. Jonathan S. Rose, two deeply insightful scholars and practitioners of Emanuel Swedenborg’s spiritual teachings. Together, we explore the sacred intersection of Internal Famil…

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Bridging EMDR, IFS, and Motivational Interviewing 48:32

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In this episode, we explore a powerful and often overlooked therapeutic trio: EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). If you’ve ever wondered how to help clients move from ambivalence to meaningful change—or how to make EMDR feel more relational and intuitive—this is the conversation for you.The Common Ground: Self-…

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Honoring the Light: A Conversation with Ralph De La Rosa 53:13

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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 earlier this week. This episode is a tribute to Ralph’s immense heart and the wisdom they so generously shared with the world. We explored the profound intersections of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Buddhi…

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A Spiritual and Psychological Journey Through Middle-earth 44:58

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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 lens of psychology, mythology, and IFS (Internal Family Systems). We explore the dark allure of Sauron—not just as a villain seeking domination through the One Ring, but as a metaphor for the exiled…

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The Journey Home: Speaking with Julian Bermudez 32:16

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It was an absolute pleasure speaking with Julian Bermudez, founder of Psychedelic Integration, about his deeply personal and powerful approach to healing. In this episode, Julian shares his philosophy of psychedelic integration as a sacred return—a coming home to the body, to the heart, and to the version of ourselves that existed before life’s pai…

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Exploring IFS & Nonduality with Sid Friedman: Part 2 26:09

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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 delve deeper into Sid's innovative approach to Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and his exploration of nonduality. Sid discusses his YouTube channel, Effortless IFS with Sid Friedman, where he of…

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Speaking with Sid Friedman on Kindness, Self-energy and Nonduality Part 1 25:41

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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 Facebook community called "IFS Nondual Community." Sid shares with me, and the audience, what is meant by nonduality, and how this intersects with IFS. We also speak about NVC-- Nonviolent Communicatio…

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This Is Us- Overcoming Trauma Together 40:49

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Families Overcoming Trauma – This Is Us NBC’s This Is Us has resonated deeply with audiences, largely because of its heartfelt portrayal of family, trauma, and healing. The show masterfully illustrates how each family member carries their own pain while remaining connected through love, resilience, and acceptance. It reminds us that healing isn’t a…

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Athena Phillips, Back to the Future, and Trauma 39:46

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Welcome to this episode, where I am thrilled to be speaking with Athena Phillips about dissociation, the difference between coaching and therapy, and Back to the Future. Athena shares how IFS and EMDR can be complementary, but caution is needed when using EMDR with dissociative clients. Coaching and therapy have distinct roles, and in her business …

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Jennifer Blanchette Burn out and Severance 46:45

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Therapist Burnout – A Systemic Issue, Not a Personal Failure 🎬 Pop Culture Connection: Severance – A dystopian take on work-life balance How our ‘work part’ is at risk of burnout when it is not given the emotional support and care that it needs. 📊 Burnout by the Numbers: 60-66% of workers report feeling burnout 30-70% of therapists experience burno…

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Ned Johnson and Bringing Compassionate into Schools and Test Prep 1:00:40

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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 an expert in helping teens and tweens navigate the transition to adulthood, by bringing them the tools they need to be both successful and happy. Ned has found that some of the leading causes of poor …

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Jan Broberg, Embodiment of Hope, Faith and Charity 1:15:16

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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 series A Friend of the Family, and how she turned unimaginable trauma into a message of hope, resilience, and healing. Jan's spirit is inspiring, as she uses her voice and story to encourage others to tell…

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Rebecca Kase on EMDR, Polyvagal and Parts Work 42:01

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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 enjoy this episode. Warmly, David Find out more about Rebecca here: https://www.rebeccakase.com/ https://www.traumatherapistinstitute.com/ You can find her book here: Books by Rebecca Kase…

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Squid Game Fixed Audio 39:36

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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 pleasure to speak with Victoria Anderson, a friend and classmate from IFS-Level one training. We speak about our experience, and then we compare it to... yep, the Squid Game. Luckily our experience was n…

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Andrew Dobo Discusses the Hero's Journey and EMDR 1:04:44

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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 a well respected EMDR trainer and an accomplished author. His books include, "The Hero's Journey: Integrating Jungian Psychology and EMDR Therapy" and, "Unburdening Souls at the Speed of Thought: Psy…

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Sandra Paulsen-- A Leader in EMDR, a Healer, and an intuitive Songoma 1:18:56

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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 healer, known as a Songoma. This healer turned to Sandra and said, "Why come see me? You are Songoma too!" We dive into EMDR, and Sandra even shares some of her thoughts on IFS therapy. Sandra shared how s…

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Thomas Zimmerman, Comparing Four Blinks with EMDR 1:12:11

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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 an EMDR therapist, consultant and trainer. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, consultant, and trainer. He is a writer, podcaster as well. Check out his new book, "EMDR with …

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Deconstructing Wicked with EMDR and Parts 52:36

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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 out" over the Wicked movie together! This was such a wonderful and enriching experience for me. Here are places you can find more information about Dr. Marich: www.redefinetherapy.com www.instituteforc…

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Election, Social Activism, IFS/EMDR with Nkem Ndefo 1:06:04

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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 helpful in helping me take a step back and see a bigger picture of the election. I found it very profound when Nkem spoke about their vision for liberation of all. Their organization's vision is: "rooted in j…

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The Magic of EMDR: Special Episode 1:20:52

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Welcome to this special episode. Today, I am joined by 8 incredible EMDR influencers (together we have 6 podcasts and multiple Youtube channels between us). The esteemed guests: 1) Rotem Brayer 2) Thomas Zimmerman 3) Jennifer Savage and Bridger Falkentien 4) Kyle Poon 5)Tamera Brown and Kathy Couch 6) Rebecca Kase Spotify links-- The Art and Scienc…

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Arielle Schwartz speaks about yoga, polyvagal, EMDR and IFS 45:50

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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 about some of the ways that she has changed the field! After listening to this episode, you are going to want to become part of her growing community too!By David Polidi

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5 IFS Podcasters Get Real 44:54

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Five Podcasters got together, and had a blast speaking about IFS (live)! They all have their own podcast-- including, The One Inside, Growing Faithfully, That Wellness Podcast, Healing Trauma From the Inside Out, and Empowered Through Compassion. What a beautiful group of podcasts. It was such a wonderful get together and share some "Self-energy" w…

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Art and Soul (and Science) of EMDR with Rotem Brayer 51:37

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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 his thoughts about EMDR, mindfulness and even IFS. He has so much to share, and I am thrilled to bring you this episode.By David Polidi

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Rob Fox speaks about OCD part 2 22:21

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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 modalities) to understand the allusive experience of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.By David Polidi

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Rob Fox Talks about Treating OCD Part 1 31:03

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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 to having a lot of skills and knowledge on working with addictions, Rob also is a specialist when it comes to Obsessive-Compuslive Disorder (OCD). The focus in this two part conversation is how Rob works…

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Biography with Susan West Kurz 33:27

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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 work that she has been involved with. It is called "Biography" and we dive into speaking about it on todays episode. If you would like to find out more about Susan and her work, please check out the …

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Cindy Jones Spreading Compassion Through Bi-Tapp Part 2 37:57

1y ago37:57

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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 able to help our internal system feel more grounded. We also speak about some of the cool features tha Bi-Tapp offers. Check out more information here: www.bi-tapp.com…

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Cindy Jones Spreading Compassion Through Bi-Tapp Part 1 35:14

1y ago35:14

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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 regulate their emotions both in and out of the therapy office. Bi-Tapp is a way to help ourselves feel calmer, particularly when we are very activated. This could help us calm our bodies enough to be able t…

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Crystal Whitlow Part 2 32:38

1y ago32:38

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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 toolbox. We also continue to explore ways that we can integrate IFS into all of this work. I hope you enjoy this. It was such a pleasure to speak and learn from Crystal!…

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Crystal Whitlow, Speaking about Syzygy, Trainings, and Jim Knipe Part 1 30:42

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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 pleasure speaking with Crystal! She is Syzygy Trainer, and offers EMDR training and EMDR consultation. She also teaches advanced EMDR workshops and IFS Informed EMDR trainings through the Syzygy Institute. Find…

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Jory Agate part 2 22:36

1y ago22:36

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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 episode. In this section we also speak about grief work. The two books that I was referring to are: (1) The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief by Francis Weller (2) The Sm…

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Speaking with Jory Agate about Rupture and Repair 25:21

1y ago25:21

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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. It was great to speak with her about rupture and repair, and I hope you enjoy this episode. I am thrilled to share it with you!By David Polidi

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Collaboration with Hailee Wilson 18:23

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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 many of us in the field need someone in our corner who is tech savy, and able to walk us through creating our web presence? You can find out more information on Hailee and her company at: www.bocoadv…

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Ann Sinko Part 2 32:50

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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 had this opportunity to speak with her, and to share this conversation with you!By David Polidi

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Ann Sinko and Our Ancestors 20:22

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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 am thrilled to share this podcast episode with you! I hope you enjoy this, and I promise, to be continued soon...By David Polidi

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Janina Fisher, Healing and Hope for Fragmented Selves 43:58

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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 Francine Shapiro) and she also had many conversations with Richard Schwartz. If you would like to find out more about Janina Fisher, her Website is: www.Janinafisher.com You can also find Janina Fisher's t…

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Joanne Twombly part 2 34:51

1y ago34:51

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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 about her incredible book, named: "Trauma and Dissociation Informed Internal Family Systems." It is a MUST read for those of us in the field of trauma healing! Thank you Joanne for being a part of this 2-part…

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Exploring Dissociation with Joanne Twombly Part 1 39:19

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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 the podcast! We speak about dissociation, and also about the integration of IFS and EMDR. Joanne wrote the first article with RIchard Schwartz that connected these two models. She also has written "Trauma an…