Parts and People

About Parts and People

Welcome to Parts and People, a podcast where we explore the rich, evolving world of Internal Family Systems therapy through the voices of its community. I’m your host, Tisha Shull, and in each episode, we’ll dive into heartfelt conversations with practitioners, clinicians, and trailblazers—each bringing their own wisdom, culture, and lived experience to the IFS model. From the clinical to the creative, from personal transformation to global impact, we’ll celebrate the many ways IFS is shaping healing work across the globe.

Publisher

Tisha Shull

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Feb 2025

Latest episode

9 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Mar 2026

   IFS and the Enneagram with Jacqui Stilling

   In this episode I sit down with Jacqui Stilling to explore her upcoming book and her groundbreaking work integrating the Enneagram with Internal Family Systems therapy. Jacqui brings a unique lens to personality, showing how Enneagram patterns can help us understand the protective parts that shape our lives. We talk about identity, healing, and how combining these two powerful frameworks can help us relate to ourselves with greater curiosity, compassion, and freedom. The Wisdom of the Enneagram (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-wisdom-of-the-enneagram-the-complete-guide-to-psychological-and-spiritual-growth-for-the-nine-personality-types-don-richard-riso/759f71f3e9479062?aid=88455&ean=9780553378207&listref=everything-enneagram&next=t) The Enneagram Made Easy (https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-enneagram-made-easy-discover-the-9-types-of-people-elizabeth-wagele/59b11b2a6dff8054?aid=88455&ean=9780062510266&listref=everything-enneagram&next=t) thebothandway.com (http://thebothandway.com/) https://linktr.ee/thebothandway (https://linktr.ee/thebothandway)

2. 

   28 May 2025

   A Conversation with Dhru Mukherjee

   Dhru Mukherjee shares his lived experience with trauma and self-discovery, exploring the intersections of trauma, intergenerational wounds, and recovery rooted in Self-energy in an interview with Tisha.

3. 

   25 May 2025

   Brave Spaces, Body Trust, and Returning to Self: A Conversation with Dr. Shawn Hondorp

   Clinical psychologist Dr. Shawn Hondorp discusses trusting ourselves and caring for our bodies as therapists and humans, sharing insights on disordered eating, Internal Family Systems, and reconnecting with creativity in this interview.

4. 

   8 May 2025

   Speaking with Alessio Rizzo

   In this podcast episode, I sit down with Alessio Rizzo (he/they) - a UK-based psychotherapist, IFS Level 3 Certified Therapist, and Assistant Trainer with the IFS Institute. Alessio specializes in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, focusing on LGBTQIA+ identities, neurodivergence, OCD, anxiety, and anger. We explore Alessio’s unique approach to therapy, including their concept of “Neuroqueering IFS”, which integrates neurodiversity and queerness into the IFS framework. Alessio shares insights on how IFS can support individuals navigating complex identities and experiences, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and cultural sensitivity in therapeutic practices. Alessio also discusses their work as an IFS clinical consultant and trainer, offering guidance to therapists and clients worldwide. They provide resources such as digital downloads, meditations, and workshops to support those interested in IFS therapy. This conversation offers valuable perspectives for anyone interested in the intersection of IFS therapy with neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ experiences. IFS blog - https://www.therapywithalessio.com/ifs-articles-1 (https://www.therapywithalessio.com/ifs-articles-1) IFS Digital Downloads - https://www.therapywithalessio.com/free-ifs-digital-downloads (https://www.therapywithalessio.com/free-ifs-digital-downloads) Part's Journal - https://www.therapywithalessio.com/ifs-parts-journal (https://www.therapywithalessio.com/ifs-parts-journal) Queering IFS podcast - https://www.therapywithalessio.com/queering-ifs-podcast (https://www.therapywithalessio.com/queering-ifs-podcast) IFS Gender Journeys - https://www.therapywithalessio.com/ifs-gender-journeys (https://www.therapywithalessio.com/ifs-gender-journeys)

5. 

   25 Apr 2025

   Interview with Dr. Hoda Refaat

   Dr. Hoda Refaat shares the experiences and acknowledges the contributions of the incredible community that brought the IFS Model to Egypt. Dr. Hoda Refaat Mahfouz Hoda is a specialist psychiatrist with Master degree of Psychiatry and Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University. She is a Certified Group Therapist from the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA).She has more than 15 years of experience in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy.She is the chairperson of the EAGT Psychodrama section.

6. 

   7 Apr 2025

   Speaking with Ana Morante; Self-Led Motherhood and bringing the model to Latin America

   My conversation today is with Ana Morante and is about the role of IFS in her family, in her role as a wife and mother. She shares about the self-led motherhood collective and bringing the IFS model to Latin America. Ana Morante, LMFT, is a bilingual, bicultural Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified IFS and EMDR therapist, and Certified Family Life Educator. Ana was born and raised in Lima, Perú, where she completed her bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology. She earned a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from San Jose State University after immigrating to the US. She has been in private practice since 1995 and has worked in numerous mental health and community organization settings. Most of her professional work has been dedicated to low income, Latino, immigrant populations. For the past 25+ years, Ana has been a Family Wellness Partner and Trainer, and has trained numerous instructors in this program throughout the United States and the world. Given her passion for “Intentional Motherhood”, Ana founded “Resilient Families Gilroy” in 2017, which is a mindfulness-based, trauma-informed, community led program geared to facilitate intergenerational healing in low-income immigrant communities.  In addition to running this program, Ana has a private practice and provides lectures and trainings on mental health and family wellbeing to different organizations and communities globally on an on-going basis.

7. 

   27 Mar 2025

   Interview with Dr. Will

   Dr. William C. Washington aka “Dr. Will” is a unique individual who combines his passion for music and psychology. He has become a prominent figure in modern psychology and the art scene, pioneering what he calls the "Silver Age of Psychology." His musical background breathes life into this innovative approach, making him a living icon in his field. Known as "Dr. Will," he is a licensed professional clinical counselor supervisor, clinical hypnotherapist, and Psychedelic-assisted therapist specializing in integration (MDMA and Ketamine). He is an Assistant Trainer at the Internal Family Systems Institute, a Rockstar of Black Therapists Rock, a former collegiate-level adjunct faculty, and a counseling mentor. He is also a virtual reality (VR) therapist and created a simulation world during the pandemic to help kids express themselves online. He has a Ph.D. in Health Psychology, focusing on moral distress and recovering from secondary trauma like burnout, compassion fatigue, and job-life satisfaction. Dr. Will has been published as the first author, advocating for better healthcare provisions for mothers suffering from Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). He is the author of "A qualitative study of moral distress in physicians during the COVID-19 pandemic." He believes we should never choose the better choice, but the HEALTHY one! He is passionate about success and celebrates everyone he meets for being present. Dr. Will has been a healer for Grammy award-winning artists and celebrities since the pandemic, using innovative techniques specifically for artists, and is now making it public to Clevelanders. Dr. Will has created his own holistic experiential integrative modality called R.E.S.E.T., which helps clients process and heal simultaneously through five principles. It is currently becoming a training model for holistic enhancement. There is another side to Dr. Will, he is an accomplished musician who performs locally, nationally, and internationally. He has learned over 9 instruments and was a member of the internationally acclaimed collective Mourning [A] Blkstar while locally leading Da Land Brass Band based in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Will has performed and created music in notable areas such as Cartoon Networks Adult Swim, The Kennedy Center, and Christoph Winkler Company in Germany. He also creates healing circles using his music monthly; intentionally limited seating is used. During the pandemic, Dr. Will started a non-profit called Viewunity, which focuses on content creator wellness while advocating for inclusive and healthy spaces for content creators. Dr. Will states, "Finding the blend of being Mind & Music, I have found that healing is my art." https://open.spotify.com/track/2hgIiENnn9E1qTS5dUWqzo?si=c50a1625dcf842a2 https://www.healallways.org/history

8. 

   21 Feb 2025

   Adeshola Nnamdi Interview

   "They win when we lose hope. " In this episode of Parts and People, I speak with Adeshola Nnamdi about his personal journey with IFS and his thoughts on advocacy and Self energy in these times of overt racism, loss of civil rights and political upheaval in the US.

9. 

   21 Feb 2025

   Spontaneous Kundalini Awakenings and IFS

   Peter Legård Nielsen is a Danish author and certified (IFS) therapist. He has published six novels and two poetry collections, As an IFS practitioner, he is bringing the IFS Model to the nordic countries through trainings and community. As a practitioner, he combines IFS and Rolfing. He has recently written a book titled, spontaneous Kundalini awakenings, Healing the damage through IFS and that is the focus of today's engaging conversation. You can purchase Peter's new book here: https://www.abebooks.com/Spontaneous-Kundalini-Awakenings-Paperback-Peter-Legard/32121605392/bd

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100

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Quality

29

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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