The Mindfulness Within Podcast

The Mindfulness Within
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The show for connecting individuals to their true inner self. We explore IFS topics, mental health, and more!

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    IFS meets Somatics: Sensation Is the Story

    The body carries information long before the mind understands it. Somatic therapy, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness intersect here through nervous system awareness and compassionate curiosity. Sensations such as tension, restlessness, numbness, or bracing are approached as protectors rather than problems. This episode explores: • Trauma through a nervous system lens • When distance feels safer than embodiment • How parts can live somatically • The impact of chronic cultural stress • Reclaiming vitality through gentle awareness A guided practice at the end supports listening without overwhelm and reconnecting with inner vitality. Learn more about Dr. Brian Tierney: https://somaticdoctor.com Explore additional IFS and mindfulness resources: https://OneMindOneHeartCounseling.com

    41 min
  2. At the Speed of Trust: Befriending Resistance on the Healing Path

    FEB 10

    At the Speed of Trust: Befriending Resistance on the Healing Path

    Resistance is often misunderstood as avoidance or lack of motivation, especially on the healing path. From an IFS perspective, resistance carries meaning — and care. This episode offers a calm, compassionate exploration of resistance as a protector, not an obstacle. Through reflective guidance and mindfulness-based practices, listeners are invited to slow down, listen inwardly, and reconnect with Self presence. Rather than asking what’s wrong, this episode gently reframes the question toward what needs protection and understanding. Resistance is allowed to remain exactly as it is, held with curiosity, patience, and trust. A grounding listen for anyone navigating emotional work, therapy, or personal growth who needs reassurance that moving slowly is still moving forward. Catch the full episode on Spotify.

    16 min

  3. JAN 19

    BONUS MEDITATION: A Gentle Space for Men’s Emotions

    Many men are taught to regulate by tightening, pushing through, or shutting down. This bonus meditation creates a different experience — one where strength is not demanded and vulnerability isn’t rushed. Through slow breathing and compassionate attention, the practice helps listeners notice protective parts with appreciation rather than judgment, and gently sense what might be resting underneath them. The reflection offers: A grounded way to acknowledge protector parts without trying to change them Space for younger, emotional parts to feel seen and supported A felt sense of Self as a calm, steady presence beneath roles and expectations This is not about solving anything. It’s about letting the nervous system settle and remembering that emotions are not a flaw. If you’ve been holding everything alone, this practice offers a place to rest. Catch new episodes on Spotify. → https://open.spotify.com/show/1vsar6zsZlcdjZgIXmbuz4?si=snOvQ0tKTASIb9Fcx7IJIg

    9 min

  4. JAN 13

    Men and Mental Health: Finding Strength in Stillness

    Silence can look like strength, but it often hides exhaustion. This conversation holds a grounded lens on men’s mental health through IFS, culture, and the transition into fatherhood — and why “pushing through” can quietly turn into dysregulation, isolation, and shame. A few threads that land: How culture teaches men which emotions are “allowed” Why protectors often default to anger when grief or fear is underneath The overlooked reality that expectant fathers can experience real physiological and mood shifts during pregnancy The bigger system around babies: families need support so they can support children A small first step that matters: pausing to ask, is this who I want to be with my partner and my children? Catch new episodes on Spotify. → https://open.spotify.com/show/1vsar6zsZlcdjZgIXmbuz4?si=snOvQ0tKTASIb9Fcx7IJIg

    42 min

  5. 10/28/2025

    The Intimacy Shift: Why Our Relationships Shift & How To Shift Them Back

    Welcome to The Mindfulness Within Podcast, hosted by Gilbert Romero-Mewharter, a space for exploring the inner landscape of healing, awareness, and compassionate connection. In this episode, Gilbert sits down with Dr. Dan Sneider, LCSW, Ed.D. and founder of The Intimacy Shift, a framework designed to help couples move from conflict to connection. Together, they explore what really happens when closeness fades—when conversations feel distant, when tenderness turns to tension, and when our emotional safety begins to erode. Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dr. Sneider shares how our “hurt spots” often collide with our desire to connect, creating patterns of protection and pain. Healing begins when we can recognize those patterns, speak from an “I” place, and gently re-open the space for intimacy. Throughout their conversation, Gilbert and Dan discuss practical ways to rebuild trust and regulate together—through grounding, mindful communication, and curiosity toward our protective parts. The episode closes with two guided mindfulness practices to help you reconnect: one for awareness in the moment of distance, and another for repair after conflict. Remember: closeness isn’t a one-time achievement—it’s a daily practice of returning to yourself and to one another with compassion. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Nk_vZeqWl68 Learn more about Dr. Dan Sneider’s work at https://intimacyshift.com #MindfulnessWithin #IntimacyShift #EmotionallyFocusedTherapy #InternalFamilySystems #SelfAwareness #RelationshipHealing #MindfulConnection #SelfCompassion 00:00 Introduction to Intimacy Shifts 03:22 Understanding Relationship Dynamics 07:13 Emotionally Focused Therapy Explained 12:41 Communicating with Vulnerability 16:44 Navigating Conflict and Regulation 20:32 The Impact of Relationships on Children 25:04 Co-Parenting Strategies 28:55 Closing Conversations Mindfully 30:23 Mindful Practices for Connection

    38 min

  6. 10/13/2025

    Peace in the Fire: Using Ifs and Mindfulness in Daily Conflict

    Conflict doesn’t just happen out there—it stirs something inside. In this newest episode of The Mindfulness Within Podcast, host Gilbert Romero-Mewharter explores how moments of tension—whether with a partner, a coworker, or within ourselves—activate protective parts of our internal system. Using the powerful blend of mindfulness and Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gilbert invites us to meet conflict not with judgment, but with curiosity, self-awareness, and healing intention. Through grounded reflection and practical examples, Gilbert reveals how manager and firefighter parts try to shield us from deeper emotional wounds during conflict. Whether it’s the inner critic reacting to a boss’s comment, or a caretaker trying to defuse relationship tension too quickly, these parts are not the enemy—they’re over-functioning in the absence of trust in the Self. Mindfulness helps us pause, recognize who’s speaking inside, and begin to lead with clarity and compassion. This episode also includes two guided mindfulness practices—one for use during conflict, and another for after conflict—to help you reconnect with your internal system and build trust with the parts that work so hard to protect you. With practice, conflict can become a doorway to deeper self-connection and healthier relationships. 🧘 Listen now to The Mindfulness Within Podcast and begin building more peace—even in the fire of tension. Full episode here: https://youtu.be/zy-_VwKO31k #TheMindfulnessWithinPodcast #GilbertRomeroMewharter #Mindfulness #IFS #ConflictResolution #EmotionalHealing #PartsWork #SelfLeadership #InternalFamilySystems #CompassionateLiving #HealingFromWithin #YouAreNotBroken #YouAreEnough 00:00 Introduction to Mindfulness and Conflict 02:58 Understanding Internal Conflict and Protectors 05:54 Mindfulness Practices for Conflict Resolution 08:57 Post-Conflict Reflection and Building Trust 12:02 Transforming Conflict into Connection 14:00 Conclusion and Invitation to Practice

    16 min

  7. 09/16/2025

    The Parts that Long & the Parts that Hide: IFS, SEX, & HEALING with Forrest Benedict

    Join Gilbert Romero-Mewharter and special guest Forrest Benedict in this deeply personal episode exploring the healing of sexual shame and the reclaiming of desire through Internal Family Systems. Together, they discuss how culture, religion, and trauma often disconnect us from our authentic sexuality, creating parts that judge, suppress, or dissociate from our true selves. Forrest emphasizes that healing begins with understanding and loving these parts, seeing them as heroic protectors rather than problems. This conversation highlights that sexuality is a vital, natural part of being human—and that shame surrounding it is often rooted in fear and judgment. Gilbert and Forrest explore how to create safe spaces, both internally and therapeutically, for parts to be seen, heard, and integrated. They guide mindful exercises on connecting with shame and desire, reminding us that our desires are pathways to wholeness, not dangers. Whether you’re a therapist or someone on your own healing journey, this episode encourages gentle curiosity, patience, and compassion as tools for liberation. Forrest shares practical insights on building trust with parts, unfreezing past wounds, and honoring the full spectrum of human desire. Remember: healing isn’t about fixing who you are, but about welcoming all parts of yourself with love and acceptance. Check out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/WSlm6hZ13tY #InnerHealing #SexualShame #DesireReclaimed #IFS #TraumaHealing #SelfCompassion #AuthenticSelf #HealingJourney 00:00 Healing Shame and Embracing Authenticity 02:47 Understanding Sexuality and Shame 05:45 Navigating Trauma and Protectors 08:56 Building Trust with Protectors 11:54 The Importance of Witnessing and Compassion 14:48 Integrating Parts and Healing Sexuality 17:50 Unfreezing Parts and Reparenting 20:47 The Complexity of Sexuality and Healing 23:56 Addressing Self-Judgment and Shame 26:50 Therapist's Role in Sexuality Conversations 29:46 Connecting to Self and Sexuality 33:14 Mindfulness and Inner Connection

    46 min

  8. 08/19/2025

    The Journey of Liberation Therapy with Sung Kim

    Welcome to The Mindfulness Within Podcast, hosted by Gilbert Romero-Mewharter. In this episode, Gilbert is joined by Sung Kim, a therapist working at the intersection of trauma, identity, and liberation. They explore how liberation isn’t a one-time act but an ongoing relationship with ourselves, emphasizing patience, self-awareness, and continual return to our authentic selves. Gilbert and Sung discuss how internal protectors, exiles, and inherited roles keep us stuck in shame and trauma. They highlight that liberation involves compassionately recognizing these parts, questioning their stories, and creating space for healing—step by step. Mindfulness supports us in noticing and extending kindness to these parts on our journey toward freedom. Gilbert guides a grounding exercise to connect with your internal parts and their stories—burdens or blessings. This practice encourages curiosity, compassion, and permission for parts to rest and transform. Remember, liberation is a continuous process of relationship and self-acceptance, not a destination. Check out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/9k4ZpEkB-ig #MindfulnessWithin #InnerHealing #LiberationJourney #InternalFamilySystems #SelfCompassion #TraumaRecovery #CulturalHealing #SelfAwareness 00:00 The Journey of Liberation 05:51 Understanding Internal Captivity 12:12 The Role of Parts in Healing 18:06 Navigating Authentic Identity 23:55 The Importance of Agency 30:00 Community and Liberation 36:09 Mindfulness and Grounding in Liberation

    45 min

  9. 07/29/2025

    The Culture in IFS with Martha Stebbins-Aguiñiga

    Welcome to The Mindfulness Within Podcast, hosted by Gilbert Romero-Mewharter, a space dedicated to exploring the depths of inner healing and self-awareness. In this episode, Gilbert is honored to welcome Martha Stebbins-Aguiñiga, a bilingual, bicultural therapist, EMDR-certified practitioner, and social justice advocate. Together, they delve into how our cultural identities—race, gender, language, and heritage—shape the parts of ourselves that often go unnoticed. This conversation invites listeners to witness their internal systems with curiosity and compassion, understanding that culture is not just outside influences but an integral part of our internal landscape. Throughout the episode, Gilbert and Martha discuss how cultural stories and societal messages influence our internal protectors and exiles—those vulnerable parts that carry wounds from early life and legacy burdens. They emphasize that these parts are doing their best to keep us safe, often operating behind the scenes, sometimes with shame or pressure. Martha highlights the importance of approaching these parts with consent, kindness, and curiosity, fostering relationships within ourselves that allow for healing and integration. The episode offers practical insights into how mindfulness and internal family systems work together to honor all parts, especially those shaped by cultural and ancestral histories. To support your journey inward, Gilbert guides a heartfelt exercise focused on connecting with parts of your cultural identity and internalized voices. This practice encourages you to listen to what your parts have to say—whether they carry pride, pressure, or shame—and to meet them with gratitude and compassion. Remember, your culture lives within you as a collection of stories, memories, and feelings, deserving of kindness and understanding. Thank you for tuning into The Mindfulness Within Podcast—where healing begins with self-awareness and embracing all the parts of who you are. Full episode here: https://youtu.be/BGzwQIBlnR8 #MindfulnessWithin #InternalFamilySystems #SelfHealing #CulturalIdentity #TraumaHealing #MentalHealth #InnerWork #SelfCompassion 00:00 Cultural Identity and Internal Family Systems 03:09 The Role of Protectors in Therapy 06:03 Consent and Befriending Parts 08:49 Navigating Shame and Vulnerability 12:05 Cultural Messaging and Healing 14:53 The Intersection of Culture and IFS 17:49 Legacy Burdens and Healing 21:05 Possibilities for Growth and Change 23:57 The Healer's Journey 26:53 Cultural Messages and Self-Compassion 29:49 Closing Reflections and Exercises

    46 min

  10. 06/24/2025

    Embracing the Protector: A Mindful IFS Approach

    In this deeply restorative episode of The Mindfulness Within Podcast, host Gilbert Romero-Mewharter invites listeners to connect with one of the most powerful and often misunderstood parts of the inner world: the protector. While the inner critic often takes center stage, our protectors—those that manage, numb, distract, or push—quietly carry the burden of keeping us safe, often without rest or support. Drawing from the Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework and over 20 years of mindfulness practice, Gilbert explores the distinct roles of manager and firefighter parts. Through real-life examples, he illustrates how behaviors like perfectionism, avoidance, or emotional shutdowns may actually be rooted in long-standing strategies of care. The episode highlights how these parts aren’t dysfunctional—they’re devoted. And with mindful attention, we can learn to meet them with curiosity instead of resistance. Listeners are also guided through a series of meditative practices to connect with a protector, visualize its form, and uncover the vulnerable part it may be shielding. These gentle exercises create a pathway toward compassion, integration, and healing. Whether you’re new to parts work or already on the journey, this episode offers a nurturing space to deepen your relationship with your inner world. 🌿 Pause, breathe, and listen in. 🔗 Tune in now and subscribe to support our growing community of care: https://youtu.be/OC_Qiso-rH0 #Mindfulness #IFS #PartsWork #SelfHealing #EmotionalResilience #MentalHealthMatters #TheMindfulnessWithinPodcast #GilbertRomeroMewharter #CompassionateLiving #InnerHealing 00:00 Introduction to Mindfulness and Protectors 01:36 Understanding Protectors: Managers vs. Firefighters 05:11 The Role of Mindfulness in Relating to Protectors 08:41 Guided Practices for Connecting with Protectors 19:04 Exploring the Exile: What Protectors Guard 22:32 Conclusion: Embracing Your Inner Protectors

    24 min

  11. 05/20/2025

    The Inner Critic

    In this episode of The Mindfulness Within Podcast, host Gilbert Romero-Mewharter takes us on a powerful journey inward to meet one of the most misunderstood parts of ourselves: the inner critic. Rather than shutting it down, Gilbert invites us to understand its protective role through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the steady presence of mindfulness. With compassion and clarity, Gilbert helps listeners reframe the inner critic—not as an enemy, but as a part trying to keep us safe. He explains how mindfulness gives us the awareness to notice this part in real time, while IFS allows us to enter into a healing dialogue with it. Through a series of guided exercises, Gilbert shows how to unblend from the critic, build trust with it, and connect with the more vulnerable exiled parts it protects. The result? A shift from internal conflict to internal cooperation—and a step closer to true self-leadership. If this episode resonated with you, take a moment to explore your inner world with kindness. Watch the full episode of The Mindfulness Within Podcast with Gilbert Romero-Mewharter here: https://youtu.be/kbFmYw7bkX0 #TheMindfulnessWithinPodcast #GilbertRomeroMewharter #InnerCritic #IFS #Mindfulness #SelfLeadership #EmotionalHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfCompassion #TraumaInformedCare #HealingJourney #YouAreEnough 00:00 Understanding the Inner Critic 08:21 Mindfulness Practices for the Inner Critic 18:45 Reparenting and Healing the Inner Self

    23 min

  12. 04/29/2025

    Mindfulness Through The IFS Lens: Understanding & Integrating Our Inner Parts with Gilbert Romero-Mewharter

    Welcome to the debut episode of The Mindfulness Within Podcast hosted by Gilbert Romero-Mewharter! In this first powerful conversation, Gilbert introduces listeners to the intersection of mindfulness and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. With over 20 years of experience working with children, caregivers, and individuals on their healing journeys, Gilbert creates a compassionate space for those seeking to connect with their authentic self and cultivate lasting inner peace. In this episode, Gilbert unpacks the fundamentals of IFS, explaining how our mind is made up of different "parts" — some nurturing, others protective or reactive — and how mindfulness can help us approach these parts with curiosity and compassion. Through thoughtful guidance and grounding exercises, listeners will explore how to observe inner experiences without judgment, build self-leadership, and foster healing from within. Gilbert's approachable style makes complex psychological concepts easy to understand and apply, making this a must-listen for anyone interested in personal growth and emotional wellness. Take a deep breath and start your journey inward with The Mindfulness Within Podcast. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/oaW4B2IRxaw #TheMindfulnessWithinPodcast #GilbertRomeroMewharter #Mindfulness #InternalFamilySystems #IFS #SelfHealing #EmotionalWellness #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfCare #InnerPeace 00:00 Introduction to Mindfulness and IFS 02:55 Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) 06:01 Mindfulness Practices for Inner Parts 09:04 Cultivating Compassion for Exiled Parts 12:07 Self-Leadership and Integration

    13 min
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The show for connecting individuals to their true inner self. We explore IFS topics, mental health, and more!

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  • Creator
    The Mindfulness Within
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
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