That Wellness Podcast with Natalie Deering: Internal Family Systems with a Twist
We all have parts and all parts are welcome! In this podcast, licensed mental health therapist and IFS Level 2 practitioner Natalie Deering dives into all things wellness while adding an IFS twist. Natalie provides interesting interviews, personal chats, and guided meditations all while incorporating an internal family systems therapy perspective.
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That Wellness Podcast with Natalie Deering
We all have parts and all parts are welcome! In this podcast, licensed mental health therapist Natalie Deering dives into all things wellness while adding an IFS twist. Natalie provides interesting interviews, personal chats, and guided meditations all while incorporating an internal family systems perspective.
Episodes
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
What if creativity could become one of your most powerful tools for self-discovery and healing? In this episode, I sit down with Lynn Motley, a licensed mental health therapist and Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner, to explore the powerful intersection of Soul Collage® and parts work. We dive into how Soul Collage® serves as a creative and intuitive practice to externalize and connect with different parts of ourselves, fostering self-discovery, healing, and integration.
Lynn shares the “hints” (not rules!) of Soul Collage®, how to use it to represent polarized parts, and how to dialogue with your cards for deeper insight. We also discuss how the suits of Soul Collage® parallel aspects of IFS, and how intuitive and directive card-making can support emotional and spiritual growth.
Whether you're new to Soul Collage® or a seasoned creator, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration that will leave you eager to pick up scissors, glue, and images to start your own healing journey.
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Topics Discussed:
What is Soul Collage® and how does it work?
The “hints” (not rules!) for making Soul Collage cards
Weaving Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work into Soul Collage
Representing polarized parts in cards
Dialoguing with your cards for deeper insight
Externalizing parts through visual expression
Intuitive vs. directive card-making approaches
Understanding the suits of Soul Collage® and their parallels with IFS
The power of using “I am one who…” as a reflection tool
Creative ways to use your Soul Collage® deck for ongoing self-discovery
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About Lynn Motley:
Lynn Motley, LCSW, is a licensed mental health therapist, IFS practitioner, and Soul Collage facilitator dedicated to helping individuals and couples find wholeness and well-being through psychotherapy, movement, embodied learning, and creative arts. She integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Soul Collage® in her work, creating a non-pathologizing approach to self-discovery and healing.
Lynn also teaches Radical Self-Care Yoga, facilitates monthly Soul Collage® gatherings, and leads workshops and retreats designed to foster personal transformation. She believes that life itself is a canvas for exploration, and that creativity and movement are powerful tools for deeper self-understanding.
She lives in Lexington, KY, with her husband and enjoys hiking, mixed media art, Soul Collage, yoga, and dancing.
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Connect with Lynn Motley:
🌎 Website: www.lynnmotley.com📧 Email: lynnmotleylcsw@gmail.com📞 Phone: 859-948-5817
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Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/
Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact
Instagram: @nataliedeering
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Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Do you find yourself constantly striving, doing, and achieving—only to feel exhausted, unfulfilled, or out of alignment? In this deeply relatable and thought-provoking episode, I sit down with therapist and life coach Allyson Blythe to explore the "Accomplisher" part within us—a part I personally relate to and deeply share in.
Together, we unpack the cultural and personal forces that drive us to wear busyness as a badge of honor, seek worth through achievement, and fall into the traps of perfectionism, performing, and pleasing—the "Dishonoring P’s" that Allyson so brilliantly identifies.
We delve into how fear often fuels the accomplisher, leading to burnout, illness, and imbalance, and how our culture praises these tendencies, further reinforcing unhealthy patterns. But this isn’t just about pointing out the challenges; it’s about finding the beauty and value in the accomplisher part while learning how to bring it into balance.
Through self-awareness, reflection, and intentional practices, Allyson offers tools to reconnect with your core values, realign with your flow, and honor the accomplisher within without letting it take over. This conversation isn’t just insightful—it’s a lifeline for those of us who feel like we’re doing it all but missing something deeper.
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Topics Discussed:
The "Accomplisher" part: its value and its pitfalls
Aligning with how we’re doing, not just what we’re doing
The cultural obsession with busyness as a badge of honor
Legacy burdens of accomplishing and seeking worth through achievement
Fear as the driving force behind over-accomplishing and its toll on mental and physical health
Allyson’s "Dishonoring P’s": perfectionism, performing, and pleasing
The importance of self-awareness in finding balance and reclaiming flow
Practical strategies to reflect on and connect with your accomplisher part.
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About Allyson Blythe:
Allyson Blythe is a Certified Life Coach and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience helping people uncover their true potential by breaking free from limiting beliefs and behaviors. Her work focuses on equipping individuals with tools to create success from the inside out by aligning their daily choices with their core values.
Allyson is the author of Misunderstood: Rewriting The Rules of Dignity & Self-Respect and The Enlightened Empath and hosts the podcast The ALLY Effect. She brings authenticity, courage, and a wealth of wisdom to her work with individuals and groups.
Connect with Allyson:
Phone: 859-341-7773
Website: www.AllysonBlythe.com
Email: allysonblythe@live.com
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Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below
Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/
Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact
Instagram: @nataliedeering
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Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
In this powerful and enlightening episode, I sit down with Natalie Hoffman, author of All the Scary Little Gods, to discuss her journey of deconstructing from emotional and spiritual abuse, and helping others do the same.
We explore the deep work of deprogramming from rigid belief systems and aligning your faith with your core values. Natalie Hoffman shares insights on alleviating shame tied to mental health and faith, and how writing from and for your parts can facilitate profound healing.
Together, we dive into the impacts of spiritual abuse, the challenge of being excommunicated by your church and family for questioning religious institutions, and the lies that rigid beliefs instill—such as the idea that faith and God are confined to a church. Natalie Hoffman offers hope and wisdom for overcoming the fear and shame perpetuated by these systems, and the courage it takes to speak out, especially as a woman.
We also explore the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, including empathetic witnessing, solo parts work, and how to use these tools for healing, emotional intelligence, and reclaiming your spirituality.
This episode is for anyone questioning their faith, seeking to break free from fear-based religious programming, or searching for a deeper connection to their true self and spiritual beliefs.
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Topics Discussed:
Natalie’s book, All the Scary Little Gods
Helping women with spiritual and emotional abuse in religious contexts
Deprogramming and deconstructing from rigid belief systems
Aligning faith with core values and personal resonance
Alleviating shame connected to mental health and faith
Writing from parts to connect with parts
The power of empathetic witnessing in IFS therapy
Solo parts work for healing and emotional intelligence
Impacts of spiritual abuse on mental health
Being excommunicated by a church or family for questioning beliefs
Fear and shame created by rigid religious programming
The lie that God and faith are confined to a church
Letting go of fear instilled by religious teachings
Speaking out and reclaiming your voice as a woman
Tune in for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation that will challenge you to explore, heal, and redefine your relationship with faith and spirituality.
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Natalie Hoffman is the author of Is It Me? Making Sense of Your Confusing Marriage and All the Scary Little Gods, as well as the host of the Flying Free podcast. A mother, grandmother, educator, and passionate advocate, Natalie is dedicated to empowering women of faith in abusive homes and religious communities.
Through her Flying Free Sisterhood program, Natalie provides education, support, and mentorship, helping women discover their voices, embrace their gifts, and make adult choices for their spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being.
Listeners can connect with Natalie and access resources on her website at www.flyingfreenow.com. By signing up on her homepage, you'll receive a free chapter of her book Is It Me? and its companion workbook. This chapter is designed to help assess whether you're in an emotionally abusive relationship—an often confusing experience for many victims.
Discover more about Natalie’s work and her mission to inspire healing and freedom for women of faith.
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Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below
Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/
Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact
Instagram: @nataliedeering
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Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Christina Jelesky to discuss our journeys of becoming sober curious. From wild college nights to the reflective moments in our 20s and 30s, we explore the evolution of our relationship with drinking and the profound impact it has had on our lives.
Together, we delve into the health challenges that pushed us to reexamine our choices, the sometimes surprising reactions from others, and the internal conflicts we’ve faced along the way. We share candid stories about navigating weddings, reunions, and social gatherings without alcohol and the clarity that comes from asking the questions, "Why am I drinking?" and "What is it adding to my life?"
We also celebrate the joys of the sober curious lifestyle, including our favorite mocktail brands and non-alcoholic beverages like Curious Elixirs, Topo Chico, Athletic Brewing, Bero, and more. Whether you're exploring a sober curious path or just seeking inspiration, this episode invites you to get curious and embrace the possibilities of life beyond alcohol.
Important Note:If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol use, please seek support from a mental health professional or contact your nearest Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) group. There are resources and communities ready to help you on your journey to wellness. You don’t have to navigate it alone.
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Topics Discussed:
College drinking culture and its impact
Navigating drinking in our 20s and 30s
Health issues related to alcohol use
The decision to greatly reduce/abstain from alcohol
Reactions from others to choosing not to drink
Internal conflicts and polarization around drinking
Social experiences without alcohol (parties, weddings, reunions)
Asking the big questions: "Why am I drinking?" and "What is it adding?"
Favorite mocktail companies and non-alcoholic drinks
Tune in and join us on this eye-opening exploration of a life less ordinary, one sober curious step at a time!
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About Christina:
Christina Jelesky is the founder and Executive Creative Director of Piper & Co Creative Studio and a proud Tampa native. A graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles, Christina’s lifelong passion for artistry began at a young age, designing clothing with her grandmother. Her creative journey includes designing her alma mater’s official plaid and managing The Scout Guide Tampa Bay & St. Petersburg for over a decade.
Beyond her creative pursuits, Christina is active in the Tampa community, enjoys CrossFit, and cherishes time with her husband and their four daughters (all with "P" names), along with their dog, Phoebe.
Connect with Christina:
Email: hello@piperandcocreative.com
Instagram: @piperandco.creative
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Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below
Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/
Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact
Instagram: @nataliedeering
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Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
In this special episode, Tammy Waldron, founder of Towanda Wellbeing, leads a calming and transformative guided meditation designed to help you connect with your intuition for deep healing. Tammy invites you to tap into your inner wisdom, quiet the mind, and align with your True Self. Whether you're new to intuitive practices or looking to deepen your connection, this meditation offers a supportive space to release blocks, cultivate clarity, and harness the healing power within.
Take a moment, find a quiet space, and allow Tammy to guide you on this journey to reconnect with your intuition.
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Connect with Tammy Waldron:
Schedule a 30-minute discovery call here: https://calendly.com/towandawellbeing/30min
Website: https://www.towandawellbeing.com/
Email: tammy@towandawellbeing.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-waldron/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/towandawellbeing
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Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below
Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/
Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact
Instagram: @nataliedeering
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
In this illuminating episode, I'm joined by Tammy Waldron, founder of Towanda Wellbeing and a seasoned Advanced ThetaHealing® Teacher and Practitioner, to explore the transformative power of intuition in healing. Tammy shares her profound insights on connecting to Source energy (Self/Higher Self energy) and how intuitive abilities—often expressed through the "claires" (clairvoyance, clairaudience, etc.)—can deepen our healing journeys.
We discuss how parts in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can sometimes block intuition, and Tammy provides practical strategies for unblending from these parts to reconnect with intuitive wisdom. Learn how to strengthen your intuition through daily practices, discernment, and muscle testing to bridge the subconscious and the body. Tammy and I also reveal ways to integrate intuition into IFS work, creating stronger connections to yourself and others while preventing burnout through intentional intuition practices.
This episode culminates in a special guided meditation led by Tammy to help you tap into your own intuitive abilities and connect with your higher Self. Whether you’re an IFS practitioner, someone curious about ThetaHealing®, or seeking new ways to deepen your personal healing journey, this episode is filled with actionable insights and inspiration.
About Tammy Waldron:
Meet Tammy Waldron, founder of Towanda Wellbeing and a passionate guide for wellness practitioners, healers, and truth-seekers looking to align with their True Selves. With over a decade of experience, Tammy leads the transformative R.I.S.E. Program (Reignite Intuition & Self-Expression), a year-long integrative certification that blends powerful modalities like ThetaHealing®, Silent Counseling, and Gene Keys. Through this holistic program, participants learn to release limiting beliefs, heal emotional wounds, and reconnect with their intuition, offering tools to create lasting transformation. Tammy empowers individuals to move from trauma to freedom, overwhelm to clarity, and stagnation to harmony, fostering deep healing, intuitive growth, and an aligned life of purpose.
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Topics Covered:
Connecting to Source energy (Self/Higher Self energy)
Exploring intuitive abilities through the "claires"
When parts block intuition and how to work through it
Strengthening discernment and practicing intuition
Muscle testing to connect with the subconscious and body
Integrating intuition into IFS work to deepen self-connection
Preventing burnout with intuitive practices
A guided meditation to connect with your intuition
Tune in for an episode that blends spirituality, intuition, and evidence-based practices to empower your journey toward healing and connection.
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Tammy Waldron Resources:
Schedule a 30-minute discovery call here: https://calendly.com/towandawellbeing/30min
Website: https://www.towandawellbeing.com/
Email: tammy@towandawellbeing.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-waldron/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/towandawellbeing
I hope you can join my FREE Monthly Healing Circle—https://www.towandawellbeing.com/healing-circles
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Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below
Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/
Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact
Instagram: @nataliedeering
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Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
In this episode, Natalie sits with friend of the pod, Nicki Slattery, to discuss astrology and how it impacts our relationships.
Topics Discussed:
1. How astrology can help you and your relationships (romantic and family)
2. The history of astrology and the impact of gravity
3. What is a sun sign and moon sign
4. Synastry chart vs. Composite chart for relationships
5. Nicki reads Natalie's synastry and composite chart regarding her relationship with her husband, Bill
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Nicki Slattery of Golden Spark Tarot, combines the practical with the magical, in her metaphysical coaching practice & financial planning business. When you sit down with Nicki for a Tarot, Palm or Natal Chart reading, you will understand your subconscious roadblocks more deeply, as well as the actions to take to create the best future possible. Nicki also facilitates an in depth analysis of your personality, destiny and unique prosperity codes to connect to your greatest abundance. To complement the intangible with the tangible, Nicki helps clients visualize, plan & invest to realize their dreams.
IG @goldensparktarot
Schedule an Astrological Assessment here
Schedule a Prosperity Activation session here
Golden Spark Tarot Site
Get the Design Your Magical Life Guide here, includes your Natal Chart + Tarot Life time card
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Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below
Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/
Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact
Instagram: @nataliedeering
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Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
In this episode, Natalie sits with IFS therapist, author, and meditation teacher Ralph De La Rosa to discuss his new book, Outshining Trauma: A New Vision of Radical Self-Compassion.
Topics Discussed:
1. Blending meditation and IFS
2. True mindfulness; not looking at thoughts as the enemy
3. Buddhism meditation and IFS
4. Discussion of the book's three parts and how they are a guidebook for healing
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Ralph De La Rosa (they/he) is the author of three books, including the new Outshining Trauma: A New Vision of Radical Compassion (foreword by Richard Schwartz). He is a psychotherapist in private practice and a longtime meditation teacher known for his radically honest and humorous approach. Ralph has mentored personally with Richard Schwartz, founder of the Internal Family Systems model of psychotherapy. His work has been featured in GQ, CNN, NY Post, Tricycle, Mindful Magazine, and beyond.
Website: https://ralphdelarosa.com/
Pre-Order/Order Book!
Instagram: @ralphdelarosa
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Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact
Instagram: @nataliedeering
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Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
In this episode, Natalie sits with IFS practitioner, author, and ultra runner Lauren Callahan as they dive into her new book, Couch to 50 Miles: The Story of a Girl, a Trail, and a Relentless Need to Always Run.
Topics Discussed:
1. Running as a mirror for life, and parts.
2. The ultra running experience and its connection to Self energy
3. Striving parts and ultra running
4. Writing as healing
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Gut health expert, Ultrarunner, and Reiki master, Lauren is the owner of Goddess Health and helps perimenopausal athletes boost their energy and mood, reach peak health and performance, recover better, and ditch the bloat, belly fat, inflammation, and endless injury for good. She is also author of the book “Couch to 50 miles”, an inspirational story of her healing journey from scarcity and survival to learning the power of nutrition, training, recovery, and inner peace.
Website: https://goddesshealth.org/
Book, "Couch to 50 Miles"
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Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact
Instagram: @nataliedeering
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Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Sit back and enjoy a mini sound healing session with Sonya Verma!
Enjoy :)
- Natalie