That Wellness Podcast with Natalie Deering: Internal Family Systems (IFS) with a Twist

Womb Wisdom with Jenny Griffith: Cycle Syncing, Ayurveda, IFS, and More!

This episode is a MUST for anyone and everyone, regardless of whether you are womb-bodied, infertile, perimenopausal, or menopausal.  EVERYONE will benefit from the information shared in today's episode and I am so excited to share it with you! 
 
Today I am joined by Jenny Griffith. Jenny is an Ayurvedic practitioner, chef, and herbalist, specializing in addiction recovery and women’s health.  She has become a beacon of knowledge and healing, guiding others on their own paths to wellness.  Through Ayurvedic Cooking Classes, retreats, workshops, and trainings, she imparts the profound teachings of Ayurveda to individuals from diverse corners of the world. 
 
Jenny's personal journey of recovery over the past four years has only deepened her understanding and empathy. She has harnessed the power of cycle syncing, Ayurveda, psychedelic therapy, and Internal Family Systems therapy to facilitate her healing journey. Through her own experiences, she has found a profound resonance with the idea that food can be medicine and that a harmonious connection with nature can lead to transformation. 
 
Topics Covered in this Episode Include:
- What is womb wisdom
- Discussion of cultural stigmas around menstruation 
- Jenny's personal history with PCOS and healing it with Ayurveda, nutrition, and acupuncture
- The womb as a second brain
- What is cycle syncing
- Information about the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle, including:
    1. Length of time each phase lasts within a month
    2. Part archetype connected to each phase
    3. Exercise/rest recommendations for each phase
    4. Herbs and nutrition for each phase
    5. Energy and schedule adjustments for each phase
 
Jenny Griffith Resources:
Instagram: @jennygracegriffith
Website: https://www.jennygriffith.com/?r_done=1
**Workshop- Sacred Plant Path Program, 12 Steps to Spiritual Herbalism:  Starts October 10th: To register go to https://jennygriffith.kartra.com/page/nNY1303
 
Book recommendations: 
Woman Code- https://www.amazon.com/WomanCode-Perfect-Amplify-Fertility-Supercharge/dp/006213079X/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2WL8IKWQZPHIL&keywords=the+women+code&qid=1695412790&sprefix=the+women+code%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
 
In the Flo- https://www.amazon.com/FLO-Unlock-Hormonal-Advantage-Revolutionize/dp/0062870491/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AY7DHVHOPELN&keywords=in+the+flow+alissa+vitti&qid=1695412851&sprefix=In+the+flow%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1
 
Natalie Deering Resources:
Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/
Email: ndwellness.services@therapysecure.com
Instagram: @nataliedeering 
 
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I appreciate each of you so much! Thank you for listening :) 

Coaching the Whole Person: Inviting Coaching Principles and IFS with Brian Jaudon

In today's episode, coach of the coaches, Brian Jaudon shares his amazing wisdom on how to incorporate IFS with coaching by looking at the whole person.  In the middle of the episode, Brian invites me to experience a taste of his coaching model where he helps me get in contact with a professional vision I've been carrying, along with the parts of me that carry fears and excitement surrounding this particular vision for my business.  It was so impactful for me and I'm excited to share it with you all! 
 
Topics covered in today's episode include:
1. Brian's journey from journalism, to coaching, to IFS
2. The 3 dimensions of Brian's visioning process
3. What is coaching? 
4. Natalie engages in a guided coaching experience with Brian
5. Brian's recommendation for coaches
6. Burdens/shadows of the coaching industry 
7. The 3 core competencies of coaching
8. Brian's core principles of coaching within his practice
 
Brian Jaudon Resources:
Website: https://www.pisgahcoaching.com/
Email: Brian@BrianJaudon.com
 
Natalie Deering Resources:
Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/
Email: ndwellness.services@therapysecure.com
Instagram: @nataliedeering
 
I appreciate all of you for spending time with me and my curiosity! 
 
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Trauma as a Path to Freedom, Part 2: The 5 Pillars of Modern Alchemy with Adora Winquist

Definitely grab a notebook and something to write with for this one!  I chat with Adora Winquist for our part 2 discussion about the 5 pillars of modern alchemy and how they can help us harness our power for trauma healing.
Topics covered in this episode include:
-  What is modern alchemy
-  The 5 pillars of modern alchemy:
    1. Essential oils
    2. Crystals: Quartz for trauma healing. 
    3. Meditation: Benefits of meditation. Crystal grid instructions for meditation.
    4. Love: Guided practice for self-love.
    5. Practical Alchemy: Guided practice of the breath for release, forgiveness, and gratitude. 
 
Adora is devoted to offering global ceremony, activating and uniting all kingdoms of life on the planet: plant, mineral, animal, and human.  She is a visionary in the field of Quantum Alchemy, an evolutionary path for self-mastery which facilitates healing at the DNA level using plant and vibrational modalities. She is also the co-author of the book, Detox, Nourish, Activate: Plant and Vibrational Medicine for Energy, Mood, and Love. 
 
One month FREE access to the highest tier of the Alchemy library: https://soulquantumcommunity.com/alchemy-library-free-trial-wellness-podcast
 
Adora Winquist Resources:
Website: https://thesoulinstitute.co/about-adora 
Book link: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Health-Freedom-Shimek/dp/1912807963/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=adora+winquist&qid=1693596841&sr=8-1 
 
Natalie Deering Resources:
Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/ 
Email: ndwellness.services@therapysecure.com
Instagram: @nataliedeering
 
 
 

Trauma as a Path to Freedom: Becoming a Modern Alchemist with Adora Winquist

Grab a notebook and something to write with, Adora Winquist shares some amazing information regarding trauma and how we can connect with the modern alchemist within to aide in our healing.  Topics covered in today's episode include:
 
1. Adora's path to vibrational medicine through her own trauma history.
2. Energy influence and how water can be impacted by vibrational energy.          - Adora shares language for a water ceremony to change the molecular structure to increase our well-being.
3. Cellular consciousness. We carry the experiences of our parents and ancestors. 
4. Blessons
5. Essential oils
    - How essential oils work in the brain. The power of olfaction to transform your mood and emotions in the moment. 
    - How to use essential oils for anxiety.
 
Adora is devoted to offering global ceremony, activating and uniting all kingdoms of life on the planet: plant, mineral, animal, and human.  She is a visionary in the field of Quantum Alchemy, an evolutionary path for self-mastery which facilitates healing at the DNA level using plant and vibrational modalities. She is also the co-author of the book, Detox, Nourish, Activate: Plant and Vibrational Medicine for Energy, Mood, and Love. 
 
One month FREE access to the highest tier of the Alchemy library: https://soulquantumcommunity.com/alchemy-library-free-trial-wellness-podcast
 
Adora Winquist Resources:
Website: https://thesoulinstitute.co/about-adora 
Book link: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Health-Freedom-Shimek/dp/1912807963/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=adora+winquist&qid=1693596841&sr=8-1 
 
Natalie Deering Resources:
Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/ 
Email: ndwellness.services@therapysecure.com
Instagram: @nataliedeering
 
 
    

Connecting to the Consciousness of Money, with Gale West

Today's episode is a cool one!  I sit with author, coach, and IFS practitioner Gale West about her book, Money Come Dance with Me.  This conversation was very impactful for me as I share parts of me that carry burdens related to money throughout the episode. Topics covered include:
 
1. Money (and your business) has a consciousness
2. Money as a spiritual teacher
3. Legacy, cultural, and ancestral burdens with money
4. Fun facts about the origins of the IFS model 
5. Money as a divine source
6. Burdens of the health/helping profession 
7. Money's wounds and trauma story
8. Money as a guide/mentor and a friend
9. Open your receiving channels
10. 7 forms of wealth
11. Conscious mindful spending and trance spending
12. You are not your debt! 
 
Gale is an internationally known teacher, transformational coach, money mentor, and spiritual guide.  For over 30 years, she has been a midwife to magnificent businesses, careers, and lives. She is passionate about shifting the current paradigm of money and success to facilitate a more collaborative and generous world where we all thrive.  She is a level 3 trained certified IFS practitioner, she holds degrees in psychology, art, and divinity, and she is the author of the book, Money Come Dance with Me.
 
Gale West Resources:
Website: https://successwithsoul.com/
Email: gale@successwithsoul.com
Book link: https://www.amazon.com/Money-Come-Dance-Gale-West/dp/B08QRXV1DN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=AO0EB7ZO996I&keywords=money+come+dance+with+me&qid=1692978809&sprefix=money+come+dance%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1
Podcast: https://successwithsoul.com/show/
 
Natalie Deering Resources:
Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/
Email: ndwellness.services@therapysecure.com
Instagram: @nataliedeering

No Bad Feelings: Non-Violent Communication with Allyson Blythe

In this episode I interview Allyson Blythe on non-violent communication and how it relates to IFS.  Allyson is a certified life coach and licensed clinical social worker.  She has over 30 years of experience with educating, equipping, and empowering her clients by building success from the inside out digging deep into their longstanding patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that no longer serve them. Allyson is the author of the books, "Misunderstood: Rewriting the Rules of Dignity and Self-Respect" and "The Enlightened Empath".  Allyson is trained in non-violent communication and offers the course called, The Art of Effective Communication.
 
Topics covered in this episode include:
1. A discussion of Allyson's doer parts and inviting spaciousness to invite rest and being
2. What is NVC? (Non-violent communication)
3. The three steps of NVC
4. There are no bad feelings
5. Power of curiosity and compassion to change behavior
6. Fun and creative ways to connect with parts
7. Mindful Matters program, and retreat on boundaries
 
Allyson Blythe Resources:
Website: https://allysonblythe.com/
Books and Programs: https://allysonblythe.com/shop/
Podcast: The Ally Effect with Allyson Blythe
 
Natalie Deering Resources:
Website: www.ndwellnessservices.com
Instagram: @nataliedeering
Email: ndwellness.services@therapysecure.com
 

Ever-Evolving Wellness and the Barriers We Face, with Shelby Pressley

It was an honor to record with wellness advocate, Shelby Pressley.  Shelby is a former high school english teacher and is now the business owner of Ever-Evolving Wellness in Cincinnati Ohio. She describes herself as a wellness advocate specializing in women and women of color, helping people have the discussion about mental health, personal and professional boundaries, and doing whats best for you.  
 
In this episode we discuss: 
1. Shelby's personal journey from high school english teacher to wellness advocate
2. The challenges of mental health for women of color and the BIPOC community
3. What is wellness?
4. The 8 pillars of wellness and how they impact each other
5. Generation trauma and how they can create wellness barriers in the present
6. The privilege to pause 
7. Taking inventory of your life to see what no longer serves you
8. Boundaries from love and the power of 'no'
9. Having grace and self-compassion instead of shame
10. The importance to take time to find the right therapist/wellness provider for you
 
Shelby Pressley Resources:
Instagram: @honeybee1018
Email: shelbycpressley@gmail.com
 
Natalie Deering Resources:
Website: www.ndwellnessservices.com
Instagram: @nataliedeering
Email: ndwellness.services@therapysecure.com
 

It’s Not Mine and I Don’t Need to Carry It: Legacy Burdens with Ann Sinko

This episode was a real treat to be able to sit with my IFS Level 1 lead trainer Ann Sinko and talk with her about her speciality of legacy burdens.  In the episode Ann shares her history and relationship with IFS, how IFS is a constraint release model, what are legacy burdens, epigenetics, how to identify legacy burdens, adaption and LB's, covert vs. overt ways to get legacy burdens, the 9 rules of shame (used to be 8), and the steps to help address and release legacy burdens.
 
Ann is a senior trainer for the IFS institute and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She was an adjunct professor at Central Connecticut State University in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program for 27 years.  Ann conducts continuing education workshops on legacy burdens and grief retreats in her private practice in Portland, Connecticut. 
 
Ann Sinko Resources:
IFS Online Circle Program: https://courses.ifs-institute.com/sales/ifs_c_irs035190_ifscircle_spring2023_homepage-619825
IFS Continuity Program: https://courses.ifs-institute.com/sales/ifs_irs035430_continuity_spring2023_ifsihomepage-627147
 
Natalie Deering Resources:
Website: www.ndwellnessservices.com
Instagram: @nataliedeering
 

IFS as a Life Practice with Dr. Richard Schwartz

It was such an honor and a privilege to be able to sit with Dick and interview him about IFS for this episode.  Dr. Richard Schwartz, or Dick as he likes to be called, invented internal family systems therapy over 40 years ago. 
In this episode he dives into the history of IFS and how it came to be and the challenges he faced when brining it into the world of psychology.  He discusses what is IFS, parts, and Self.  He also discusses even further in this episode about the Self.  Dick answers questions such as, what is Self? Are we born with Self energy? How is our system impacted by trauma in childhood? Does Self energy grow as we get older? What happens to Self during a traumatic event? Can we see Self?  and, what are Self-like parts?  Dick also shares what he does on a daily basis to connect with his parts in order to make IFS a life practice.  Enjoy! 
 
Dr. Richard Schwartz and IFS Resources:
Website: https://ifs-institute.com/
Book, No Bad Parts: https://www.amazon.com/No-Bad-Parts-Restoring-Wholeness/dp/1683646681/ref=sr_1_1?crid=PDZJ0U5BKSJG&keywords=no+bad+parts+richard+schwartz&qid=1690574235&sprefix=no+bad+parts%2Caps%2C260&sr=8-1
Instagram: @internalfamilysystems
 
Natalie Deering Resources:
Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/
Instagram: @nataliedeering

Move the Tissues to Heal the Issues! Conscious Awakening with Jessica Lichaa

Jessica Lichaa is one of my biggest mentors!  Her passion and genuine interest in topics such as conscious awakening and healing can be easily felt as she shares about her amazing knowledge within this episode.  We discuss embodiment, yoga, the pain body, mitochondria, discharging energy with movement to help with trauma healing/processing, kundalini as purification energy within us all, Piti, and exercises to help you begin your embodiment journey TODAY! 
 
Jessica is a visionary embodiment teacher, energy, and spiritual leader, meditation guide, and paradigm shifter. With a remarkable 24 year journey dedicated to the practice of yoga, she brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to her teaching.  Having taught for 14 years and embraced a conscious way of living for over 15 years, Jessica's transformative approach has evolved to encompass the luminous energy body and its intricate pathways, propelling her students into an expanded realm of embodiment and consciousness. Enjoy! 
 
Jessica Lichaa Resources:
Website: https://www.mappingawakening.com/
Instagram: @mappingawakening
 
Natalie Deering Resources:
Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/
Instagram: @nataliedeering