Intuitive Self: IFS + Intuition + Spirituality with Natalie Deering

Natalie Deering
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Intuitive Self: IFS + Intuition + Spirituality with Natalie Deering is a podcast exploring the intersection of Internal Family Systems, intuitive wisdom, and spiritual awakening. Through soulful conversations with therapists, mystics, healers, and consciousness explorers, Natalie invites listeners into a deeper relationship with their inner world. Together, we explore parts work, embodied intuition, energetic awareness, nonlinear time, and the sacred nature of Self-energy. If you’re ready to meet yourself more fully—mind, body, and spirit—this podcast is your home.

  1. 1d ago

    Turn Towards Your Anxiety: A Conversation with John Clarke

    Is anxiety something to overcome—or could it be inviting us into a deeper relationship with ourselves? In this episode of The Intuitive Self Podcast, I sit down with trauma therapist John Clarke to explore anxiety through the lenses of Internal Family Systems (IFS), nervous system awareness, and trauma healing. Together, we discuss why anxiety is unique to each person, the burdens it often carries, and how approaching it with curiosity and compassion can lead to profound healing. We also explore perfectionism, shame, masking, supporting others with anxiety, and how to discern the difference between fear and intuition. In This Episode We Explore: Why anxiety is different for everyone The nervous system's role in anxiety Common burdens such as "I'm not enough" Perfectionism, shame, and masking Why anxiety isn't something to eliminate How to support someone experiencing anxiety The connection between anxiety, intuition, and Self-energy Practical steps for turning toward anxiety with compassion About John Clarke John Clarke is a trauma therapist, Clinical Director of Calm Again Counseling in San Francisco, host of the Going Inside podcast, and founder of Pathways to Self, a clinical consultation community for trauma therapists. With more than 13 years of experience and advanced training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and Somatic Experiencing, John is passionate about making trauma therapy more accessible while helping therapists build sustainable practices that support both their clients and themselves. Connect with John Website: https://www.johnclarketherapy.com/ Instagram: @johnclarketherapy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@John-Clarke-Therapy   If this conversation resonates with you, share it with someone who may be struggling with anxiety or searching for a more compassionate way to understand it. As always, thank you for listening and for continuing the courageous journey of turning toward all parts of yourself with curiosity, compassion, and Self-leadership!  _____________________________ Want to work with Natalie for Intuitive Parts/IFS Therapy or Spiritual/IFS Consultation? Contact her below Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/ Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact  Instagram: @nataliedeering _____________________________   Help Support the Podcast by Donating Here!    You can also support the podcast by following, rating, and leaving a review!

    Turn Towards Your Anxiety: A Conversation with John Clarke

  2. Jul 2

    Healing Your Relationship with Food Through IFS + Intuitive Eating with Dr. Kim Daniels

    What if your relationship with food isn’t about willpower… but about the parts of you that have learned to use food as protection, comfort, control, or survival? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Kim Daniels, Clinical Psychologist, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and author of Heal Your Love-Hate Relationship with Food: An Intuitive Eating and Internal Family Systems Workbook, for a powerful conversation about healing our relationship with food by understanding the inner system driving our eating behaviors. Together, we explore how diet culture and societal messaging deeply shape our beliefs around food, body image, and worthiness — often creating polarized parts that keep us stuck in cycles of shame, restriction, emotional eating, and disconnection from our bodies. Dr. Kim shares what inspired her to write her new workbook and how combining IFS with intuitive eating offers a compassionate path toward true healing. We also dive into the critical role of Self-energy in helping us build trust with eating parts, why traditional approaches to food often overlook the emotional and protective functions behind our behaviors, and how parts work can help us move from a love-hate relationship with food into greater freedom, connection, and self-compassion. In This Episode We Explore: • Dr. Kim’s inspiration behind writing Heal Your Love-Hate Relationship with Food • The impact of diet culture and societal messaging around food and body image • Understanding eating disorders through the lens of Internal Family Systems • How protective parts influence our eating behaviors and relationship with food • The role of Self-energy in healing food-related struggles • Why intuitive eating and parts work are powerful when integrated together • Moving beyond shame and toward healing your relationship with food About Dr. Kim Daniels Dr. Kim Daniels is a Clinical Psychologist with a private practice in Hartford, Connecticut. She is a Certified, Level 2 trained Internal Family Systems therapist, an approved clinical consultant, and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. Dr. Daniels is the author of Heal Your Love-Hate Relationship with Food: An Intuitive Eating and Internal Family Systems Workbook and host of the Emotional Eating (and Everything Else) Podcast. She specializes in working with clients struggling with food and body concerns and especially enjoys supporting fellow IFS therapists in their own personal and professional growth. Connect with Dr. Kim Daniels Website: https://www.drkimdaniels.com/ Book: https://www.newharbinger.com/9781648487286/heal-your-love-hate-relationship-with-food/ Podcast: https://www.drkimdaniels.com/podcast __________________________ Want to work with Natalie for Intuitive Parts Therapy or Spiritual Consultation? Contact her below Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/ Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact  Instagram: @nataliedeering _____________________________   Help Support the Podcast by Donating Here!    You can also support the podcast by following, rating, and leaving a review!

    Healing Your Relationship with Food Through IFS + Intuitive Eating with Dr. Kim Daniels

  3. Jun 15

    Quieting the Storm Within: A Conversation with Ashley Booth

    In this episode, I’m joined by J. Ashley T. Booth for a fascinating conversation about her unconventional journey from studying oceanography to becoming deeply immersed in the worlds of Internal Family Systems, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and consciousness exploration. We also explore her beautiful book, Quieting the Storm Within — a visually engaging and accessible introduction to IFS for both teens and adults. Together, we discuss the power of visual learning in healing, why curiosity and compassion are central to inner work, and how Ashley is helping make parts work more approachable through creativity, metaphor, and a fresh language for understanding our internal system.   In this episode, we discuss: • Ashley’s life transition from oceanography to the healing world of IFS and psychedelics • How Burning Man catalyzed a profound shift in her personal and spiritual path • Psychedelics as a bridge from the material world into the mystical • Quieting the Storm Within as an illustrated guide to understanding IFS for teens and adults • The metaphor of Self as the sun and parts as the clouds passing by • Why visual learning can be transformative, especially for individuals with dyslexia • Interactive activities woven throughout the book to deepen self-exploration • Helping readers cultivate curiosity and compassion toward their internal world • How principles of Nonviolent Communication are integrated throughout the book • Ashley’s decision to reframe protector parts as helpers, including proactive helpers and reactive helpers   About Ashley Booth J. Ashley T. Booth, LCSW, MS, MA is an IFS therapist, educator, and former MAPS therapist specializing in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. With a background in mental health, integration work, and self-inquiry practices, she brings a unique and compassionate perspective to parts work. Ashley’s mission is to make IFS approachable and engaging through visual storytelling, playful metaphors, and practical tools.   Connect with Ashley Website: ashleybooth.net Book Website: ifsandbeyond.com Instagram: @ifsandbeyond TikTok: @ifsandbeyond   ________________________________ Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/ Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact  Instagram: @nataliedeering _____________________________   Help Support the Podcast by Donating Here!    You can also support the podcast by following, rating, and leaving a review!

    Quieting the Storm Within: A Conversation with Ashley Booth

  4. May 18

    Sensitivity, "Too Muchness", & the Field-Aware Soul with Dr. Steve Chee

    What if your sensitivity was never the problem? In this podcast episode I sit down with Dr. Steve Chee to explore sensitivity, intuition, Internal Family Systems, and what becomes possible when we stop pathologizing the parts of ourselves we’ve been taught are “too much.” Together, we unpack the experience of being a highly sensitive person and the power of finally naming it. Dr. Steve shares insights on how sensitivity often develops within the relational field—how we learn to sense, adapt, perform, protect, and belong in response to the emotional environments around us. We explore the important distinction between sensitivity and intuition, and how many people bury the gift of sensitivity because of family systems, cultural beliefs, or experiences of being misunderstood. In this episode, we discuss: - What it means to be a highly sensitive person—and the relief of naming it - Sensitivity and the relational field - The difference between sensitivity and intuition - How family and cultural messages can bury sensitivity as a gift - Feeling like you are “too much” for others - Masking, performing, and adapting to belong - Protective parts that temper emotion (including my own “Ice Queen” part) - The gifts hidden beneath burdens and survival strategies - What happens when your “too muchness” isn’t actually too much - Field awareness and relational sensitivity - Dr. Steve’s upcoming book, The Field-Aware Soul Dr. Steve offers such a compassionate and paradigm-shifting perspective for sensitives, mystics, helpers, and anyone whose gifts bent toward survival before they had the chance to fully emerge. This conversation is an invitation to wonder: What if your sensitivity isn’t something to fix—but something to understand, honor, and reclaim? About Dr. Steve Chee Dr. Steve Chee is an Integrative East–West Physician and Certified IFS Therapist, most recently the creator of the IFS Institute’s Continuity Program, The Sacred Nervous System, and originator of The Field-Aware Soul Ecology—a relational framework for people whose sensitivity arrived early and became recruited into caretaking, performing, and belonging at a cost. His work centers around a powerful question: What if field sensitivity isn’t a wound to heal, but a relational capacity waiting to be met? He works with sensitives, mystics, and those who were told they were “too much”—helping people reclaim gifts that once bent toward survival and transform them into deeper connection, authenticity, and belonging. Learn more: https://drstevechee.com/   ________________________ Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/ Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact  Instagram: @nataliedeering _____________________________   Help Support the Podcast by Donating Here!    You can also support the podcast by following, rating, and leaving a review!

    Sensitivity, "Too Muchness", & the Field-Aware Soul with Dr. Steve Chee

  5. Apr 23

    Self-Trust, Intuition & Inner Knowing with Andrea Tessier

    In this conversation I’m joined by Andrea Tessier—self-trust coach, IFS practitioner, and author—for a rich discussion on what it truly means to trust yourself from the inside out. We explore how self-trust is an inward-facing relationship, while confidence is often the outward expression of that trust. Andrea shares how intuition can become a practical daily guide, including her practice of asking, “What should I do today?” and learning to trust what naturally arises. Together, we talk about the internal barriers to self-trust—the protective parts that carry fear, doubt, or hesitation—and how these “gatekeepers” can actually become allies when approached with compassion through an Internal Family Systems lens. We also discuss: The difference between self-trust and confidence How protective parts can block or guard self-trust Ways to nurture and cultivate trust in yourself over time Practicing openness to receive intuitive guidance How to discern between protective parts and intuitive knowing Recognizing the unique ways intuition speaks to each of us Why IFS can be seen as a practice of intuition Nature as a powerful pathway back to inner knowing The first step to strengthening your intuition Andrea’s new book, The Self-Trust Journal Andrea’s work is rooted in The Self-Trust Blueprint™, an IFS-informed framework that supports ambitious non-conformists standing at the threshold of something new—guiding them from self-doubt into genuine self-led living. If you’ve been craving deeper trust in yourself, your path, or your inner voice, this episode is for you.   Connect with Andrea Tessier Instagram: @andreatessiercoaching Free Self-Trust Discovery Session: https://andreatessiercoaching.as.me/Discovery   The Self-Trust Journal (Amazon): https://a.co/d/0gZgwb9f   The Audio Experience: Nothing Is Wrong With You: For the woman at a threshold and wants to trust herself in it https://www.andreatessier.com/nothing-is-wrong-with-you   ____________________________________ Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/ Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact  Instagram: @nataliedeering _____________________________   Help Support the Podcast by Donating Here!    You can also support the podcast by following, rating, and leaving a review!

    Self-Trust, Intuition & Inner Knowing with Andrea Tessier

  6. Apr 1

    Breath as a Pathway to Healing, Regulation, and Connection, with Tracey Soghrati

    In this episode I’m joined by Tracey Soghrati—Psychotherapist, Yoga Therapist, and Registered Nurse—to explore breath as a pathway to healing, regulation, and connection. We begin with a simple truth: everybody breathes—but not everyone feels safe in their breath. I share my personal history with respiratory illness, including TB, pneumonia, and asthma, and how these experiences activated vulnerable parts within me. Together, we explore how breath is not just physical—it’s emotional, protective, and deeply relational. Through an Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens, we unpack the parts of us connected to breathing, including those that brace, restrict, or fear being heard. We also explore how breath impacts the nervous system and how intentional breathwork can support regulation and healing. This episode includes three guided breathing practices, led by Tracey, so you can experience this work firsthand.    In This Episode, We Explore: The universal yet complex nature of breathing How illness and trauma can impact our relationship with breath The connection between breath and the nervous system Protective parts that brace, restrict, or control breathing The impact of chronic body bracing on emotional and physical health Fear around vocalizing breath and being heard Building safety and relationship with the breath Three guided breathing practices you can return to anytime   About Tracey Soghrati Tracey Soghrati is a Psychotherapist, Yoga Therapist, and Registered Nurse with over 20 years of clinical experience. She specializes in the intersection of mind, body, and mindfulness, translating complex research into practical tools that integrate psychology, movement, and breath. A monthly guest on the Tonic Talk Show, Tracey also teaches mindfulness to physicians across Canada and shares free meditations on Insight Timer. Her work supports individuals in cultivating clarity, balance, and a deeper connection to themselves.   Connect with Tracey - Instagram: @traceysoghrati - Email: traceysoghrati@gmail.com - Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/traceysoghrati   ________________________________   Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/ Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact  Instagram: @nataliedeering _____________________________   Donate to the podcast Here!    Interested in sponsoring an episode of the podcast? Upgrade your business and let more people know about your amazing services or products by reaching hundreds to thousands of people by sponsoring an episode for only $100!  Please email ndwellness.services@therapysecure.com for more information.  Thank you for the support!    *Please support the podcast by following, rating, and leaving a review*

    Breath as a Pathway to Healing, Regulation, and Connection, with Tracey Soghrati

  7. Mar 3

    Breaking the Trance: Hypnotherapy as a Bridge to Inner Knowing with Zarina Tariq

    Have you ever considered that you might already be in a trance? In this episode, I sit down with Zarina Tariq, Integrated Clinical Hypnotherapist and Empowerment Coach based in Cincinnati, to explore hypnotherapy as a powerful bridge to healing, self-trust, and inner knowing. We talk about how many of us walk through life in unconscious “trance states” shaped by limiting beliefs, emotional wounds, and protective patterns — and how hypnotherapy can gently help us wake up. Zarina shares the history of hypnotherapy, what it actually is (and isn’t), and clears up common misconceptions about hypnosis. We explore the difference between everyday trance states and intentionally entering trance “at will” for healing and transformation. You’ll also hear: What a typical hypnotherapy session looks like How hypnotherapy helps access the subconscious mind How it supports breaking self-sabotaging patterns The similarities and differences between hypnotherapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) The connection between hypnotherapy and chakras My personal experience working with Zarina   About Zarina Tariq: Zarina Tariq is an Integrated Clinical Hypnotherapist and Empowerment Coach based in Cincinnati. She helps individuals break free from limiting beliefs, emotional blocks, and self-sabotaging patterns by addressing root causes rather than surface-level symptoms. Blending hypnotherapy, energy work, and coaching, Zarina empowers her clients to unlock the vast potential of their subconscious minds, cultivate self-confidence, and step into their personal power with clarity and confidence. Connect with Zarina: Website: https://zarinatk11.wixsite.com/zarina Instagram: @zarinatariq11 Email: zarinatk11@gmail.com     ___________________________   Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/ Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact  Instagram: @nataliedeering _____________________________   Donate to the podcast Here!    Interested in sponsoring an episode of the podcast? Upgrade your business and let more people know about your amazing services or products by reaching hundreds to thousands of people by sponsoring an episode for only $100!  Please email ndwellness.services@therapysecure.com for more information.  Thank you for the support!    *Please support the podcast by following, rating, and leaving a review*

    Breaking the Trance: Hypnotherapy as a Bridge to Inner Knowing with Zarina Tariq

  8. Feb 9

    When Good Moms Feel Bad: Befriending the Parts of Motherhood, with Jessica Tomich Sorci

    In this powerful and deeply validating conversation, I sit down with Jessica Tomich Sorci, LMFT, Level 3 Certified IFS Therapist and creator of the Mom Parts Method, to talk about something so many mothers silently carry: Mom parts. The anxious ones. The angry ones. The overwhelmed ones. The “I should be better at this” ones. And the truth that often feels radical: There are no bad mom parts. Jessica brings her expertise in Internal Family Systems and perinatal mental health to help us understand how motherhood activates powerful manager and firefighter parts—and how IFS offers a compassionate path forward. We Discuss: What “mom parts” are and why they make so much sense Common manager mom parts  Common firefighter mom parts  Why guilt and shame keep moms blended with their parts How IFS helps mothers unblend and move toward compassion instead of self-criticism The cultural burdens of motherhood and the impossible expectations placed on women How vulnerable parts can re-emerge as our children reach different developmental stages The concerning decline in maternal mental health—and why this isn’t about individual failure The “selfish vs. selfless” burden so many mothers carry internally Jessica’s Mom Part Cards for self-reflection and how to use them in daily life Her groundbreaking new book, When Good Moms Feel Bad About Jessica Tomich Sorci: Jessica Tomich Sorci, LMFT, is a Level 3 Certified IFS Therapist, IFSI Approved Clinical Consultant, Certified Perinatal Mental Health therapist, and creator of the Mom Parts Method. She has spent over 15 years helping mothers understand and befriend their parts through compassionate, accessible IFS language. Jessica trains clinicians through her Mothercentered certification program and supports moms through her membership community. Her new book When Good Moms Feel Bad: An Empowering Guide for Transforming Guilt, Anxiety and Anger into Compassion, Confidence and Connectedness is a transformative resource for mothers navigating guilt, anxiety, and anger. Connect with Jessica: Learn more: www.momparts.com Website: jessicasorci.com Instagram: @jessicatomichsorci Email: https://www.jessicatomichsorci.com/when-good-moms-feel-bad For Listeners: If you are a mother who has ever thought: “Why am I reacting like this?” “Why do I feel so much guilt?” “What’s wrong with me?” This episode is for you. And for therapists supporting mothers, this conversation offers language, compassion, and tools that can profoundly shift your work. __________________________________ Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/ Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact  Instagram: @nataliedeering _____________________________   Donate to the podcast Here!    Interested in sponsoring an episode of the podcast? Upgrade your business and let more people know about your amazing services or products by reaching hundreds to thousands of people by sponsoring an episode for only $100!  Please email ndwellness.services@therapysecure.com for more information.  Thank you for the support!    *Please support the podcast by following, rating, and leaving a review*

    When Good Moms Feel Bad: Befriending the Parts of Motherhood, with Jessica Tomich Sorci
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Intuitive Self: IFS + Intuition + Spirituality with Natalie Deering is a podcast exploring the intersection of Internal Family Systems, intuitive wisdom, and spiritual awakening. Through soulful conversations with therapists, mystics, healers, and consciousness explorers, Natalie invites listeners into a deeper relationship with their inner world. Together, we explore parts work, embodied intuition, energetic awareness, nonlinear time, and the sacred nature of Self-energy. If you’re ready to meet yourself more fully—mind, body, and spirit—this podcast is your home.

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