The Self-Connection Podcast Tim Sitt

This is an interview between Tim Sitt and Linda Lucas, Program Director at the Satir Institute of the Pacific (SIP), about Tim’s work and experience with Virginia Satir’s work. We cover a variety of topics such as the impact of Virginia’s work and impact, Congruence, Melting the iceberg, and the metaphor of the tree. This conversation highlights Tim Sitt’s work and an upcoming workshop titled “Melting the Iceberg.”

Rather than having a set agenda for the podcast, Victor offered to have an open ended conversation with me and to explore and learn together, which was very exciting for me. Since the podcast is about connection it was fitting for us to explore topics related to psychotherapy as the content that served as the context for learning about and with each other. 

I experienced Victor as very generous , earnest and supportive conversational partner. There were some touching moments particularly when he reflected on the gifts he received from his mentor, James Bugental. Upon hearing the podcast during editing, I found myself appreciating the mutual energy of gratitude we both had for our respective mentors. Victor helped model some of the concepts we discussed by going into his experience and sharing vulnerably about himself.

The traps of happiness is trying to buy it. Thinking of happiness as a particular psychological state. When we become attached to a particular experience then we can lose sight of our Self. When we become overly attached to material 'things' we forget our own living humanity and perhaps the humanity of others.

Context is an important construct to explore. What we bring to a situation , relationship contributes to context creation. Increasing our awareness , appreciation and agency in relationship to context can enhance our life, relationships, and ultimately contribute positively to life.

John and I explore the word ‘wholeness’ as it relates to Virginia Satir’s work and David Bohm’s, a physicist and philosopher. We discuss the role of connecting to ‘cosmics wholeness’ as part of evolving consciousness. I found our discussion to be a warm playful exploration of wholeness, consciousness, and time. I appreciate John’s willingness, humility and generosity to share a space across generations and to explore this topic together.


John and I make reference to the excellent documentary: Infinite Potential; The Life and Ideas of David Bohm. You can find it here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XDpurdHKpb8

Tim introduces the topic of exploration and the intention for the dialogue to be like a meditation; an opportunity to experience the topics we will be discussing.

This was one of my favourite interviews to date. I did not need to edit out one second of the body of this conversation and it speaks to the flow that Leona embodies and how easy it was for me to connect with her and have a wonderful conversation.  There is an incredible living wisdom within Leona that I appreciated and learned from in this hour long interview. I hope you enjoy listening to her as much as I did.