Going Inside: Healing Trauma from the Inside Out
Hosted by licensed trauma therapist John Clarke, LPCC, Going Inside is a podcast on a mission to help you heal from trauma and reconnect with your authentic Self. This show explores trauma healing through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with detours into EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and more. Tune in for enlightening guest expert interviews, immersive solo deep dives, real-life therapy sessions, and soothing guided meditations. Learn more about and apply to work 1-1 with John at https://www.johnclarketherapy.com.
Episodes
87 episodes
Somatic Secrets to Healing Deep Emotional Wounds with Marina Shriner
In this deeply moving episode of Going Inside, John sits down with somatic coach Marina Shriner for a raw and resonant exploration of how trauma hides in the body—and how it silently shapes our relationships, self-worth, and emotional ...
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Navigating Non-Monogamy & Attachment with Jessica Fern
In this episode of Going Inside, John Clarke sits down with Jessica Fern—IFS-trained trauma therapist and author of Polysecure—to explore what really happens inside our systems when we open up relationships. They unpack the in...
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The Hidden Power of Grief in Healing Trauma with Rebecca Wong
Grief isn’t just about loss — it’s also a doorway into healing. In this deeply resonant conversation, relational therapist Rebecca Wong and host John Clarke explore how grief, when met with presence and curiosity, becomes a powerful force for i...
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From Parts to Parenting: IFS Insights with Anna Vincentz
What if parenting challenges—and therapeutic resistance—make perfect sense? In this episode, John Clarke sits down with Danish IFS therapist and parenting model creator Anna Vincentz to explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a powerfu...
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Integrating IFS & EMDR for Trauma Recovery with Daphne Fatter
➡️ Free IFS Training for Therapists: From Burnout to Balance: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcastIn this insightful episode of Going Inside, Joh...
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Bob Falconer on IFS, Spirituality, and Trauma
In this soul-stirring conversation, IFS pioneer Bob Falconer returns to explore the intersection of Internal Family Systems (IFS), spirituality, and trauma healing. We discuss how trauma creates separation, the necessity of spiritual connection...
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The Truth About Healing Complex PTSD with Psychedelics with Will Van Derveer
In this powerful episode, psychiatrist and psychedelic therapy researcher Dr. Will Van Derveer joins John to explore the cutting-edge world of MDMA-assisted therapy and how it's changing the game for trauma recovery. They unpack the failures of...
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IFS Demo Dissection with Sandra
In this special breakdown episode, John Clarke takes us inside a real IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy session with a demo client named Sandra. With transparency and depth, John unpacks the nuances of their interaction, from checking in wi...
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Trauma Healing Without Talk Therapy with Emmy Ferguson
What if healing trauma didn’t have to happen in an office—or even through traditional “talk therapy”? In this episode of Going Inside, John Clarke sits down with therapist Emmy Ferguson to explore how IFS (Internal Family Systems), non...
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Treating Childhood Trauma with EMDR with Debra Wesselmann
In this episode of Going Inside, trauma therapist John Clarke sits down with Debra Wesselmann, MS, LIMHP, to explore her decades of work with attachment trauma in children. Debra shares the evolution of her integrative model combining ...
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Self-Led Classrooms Part 2 with Tim Amaral
In this powerful follow-up episode, trauma therapist John Clarke welcomes back Tim Amaral, an award-winning adult educator and creator of the Self-Led Learning model. Together, they explore how traditional education systems often undermine a st...
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IFS, Energy Work, and Ancestral Healing with Seth Kopald
In this expansive and heartfelt conversation, John Clarke sits down again with IFS practitioner and mystically-inclined guide Seth Kopald. What begins as a discussion of Internal Family Systems quickly evolves into something deeper — an explora...
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John Reacts to IFS Demo with "Ace"
In this episode of Going Inside, I share my real-time reflections and therapeutic insights while reviewing an IFS demo session with a volunteer client named Ace. With careful attention to pace, consent, and safety, I break down the man...
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Bob Falconer on IFS, Spirituality, and Trauma
In this soul-stirring conversation, IFS pioneer Bob Falconer returns to explore the intersection of Internal Family Systems (IFS), spirituality, and trauma healing. We discuss how trauma creates separation, the necessity of spiritual connection...
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John Remembers Ralph De La Rosa
In this special and deeply personal episode, John Clarke pays tribute to the late Ralph De La Rosa — a gifted author, meditation teacher, musician, and trauma survivor whose voice and message left an indelible mark on the healing community. Thr...
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Self-Led Classrooms with Tim Amaral
➡️Free IFS Training for Therapists: From Burnout to Balance: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcastIn this powerful episode of Going Inside, trauma...
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How EMDR & Tech Are Transforming Trauma Therapy with Brad Mosell
➡️ Free IFS Training for Therapists: From Burnout to Balance: https://go.johnclarketherapy.com/ifs-webinar-podcastIn this conversation, John Clarke interviews Brad Mosell...
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Swedenborg & IFS with Bob Falconer, Chelsea Odhner, and Jonathan Rose
In this conversation, John Clarke brings together a panel of colleagues and co-authors to dive into their new book, Opening the Inner World. Together, they explore where Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy meets the spiritual insight...
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Hypnosis and IFS with Elena Kundro
In this episode of Going Inside, host John Clarke sits down with integrative therapy guide Elena Kundro to explore the powerful intersection of hypnosis and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Together, they unpack how trance states and som...
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Reiki and Sound Healing with Boshko Boskovic
In this enlightening episode of Going Inside, trauma therapist John Clark sits down with Reiki master and certified sound healing practitioner Boshko Boskovic. Boshko shares how his personal health journey led him to energy work, and h...
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John Reacts to Mel Galbraith IFS Interview
In this solo episode, I reflect on my recent conversation with Mel Galbraith, the COO of IFSCA, and dive deeper into the challenges of practicing Internal Family Systems (IFS). I talk about the tricky balance therapists often face—how easy it i...
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Self-Like Parts & IFS with Mel Galbraith of IFSCA
In this episode, I’m joined again by Mel Galbraith of IFSCA, a seasoned IFS therapist and teacher, to dive into what it means to be self-led in the therapy room. We talk about the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways our therapist parts show up duri...
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49:55
The 6 F's in Action | Live IFS Demonstration Commentary
In this episode, I take you inside an IFS session by revisiting a past demo and offering live commentary on my thought process, choice points, and reflections. You'll see firsthand how the Six F’s of IFS (Find, Focus, Flesh Out, Feel, Fear, Bef...
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Healing Circles and the Power of Group Work with Carrie Haynes
Group therapy offers a unique healing experience that individual work alone cannot replicate. In this episode, I sit down with therapist and group work specialist Carrie Haynes, LPC, to explore the profound impact of Internal Family Systems (IF...
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