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
70 episodes
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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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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IFS Daily Parts Check-In Meditation
Take a moment to pause, breathe, and connect with your inner world. This Internal Family Systems (IFS) Daily Parts Check-In meditation guides you through gently noticing your internal landscape, inviting all parts to the table, and fostering se...
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John Clarke is Interviewed by Mannah of Therapeutic Astrology Podcast (Part 3) | Going Inside x TAP
In this special crossover episode of Going Inside and the Therapeutic Astrology Podcast, I’m interviewed by Mannah once again to explore the nature of anxiety through an Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens. We discuss how anxie...
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Demonstration with “Sarah” Pt. 4 | John Clarke Therapy
In this episode of Going Inside, I guide Sarah through another Internal Family Systems (IFS) demonstration, exploring her inner landscape and working with a protective part that has long carried self-doubt and fear of rejection. As we slow down...
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Childhood Trauma with Kalonya Jones
In this episode of Going Inside, I sit down with Kalonya Jones, a complex trauma specialist, to explore the deep and often overlooked impact of childhood trauma. We discuss how trauma shapes identity, relationships, and mental health, even when...
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Real IFS Therapy Session with "Sarah" - Internal Family Systems Demo Pt. 3
In this episode of Going Inside, I continue my Internal Family Systems (IFS) demo with Sarah in the third session of a four-part series. We explore how internal and external expectations can block freedom, joy, and imagination. Sarah connects w...
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Unblending and Direct Access with Mel Galbraith | Internal Family Systems Therapy
In this episode of the Going Inside Podcast, I sit down with Mel Galbraith, a Level 3 IFS therapist and COO of IFSCA, to dive into the practical side of unblending and direct access in Internal Family Systems therapy. We explore what to do when...
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Real IFS Therapy Session with "Sarah" - Internal Family Systems Demo Pt. 2
In this episode of the Going Inside Podcast, I do a second live Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy demo with Sarah, revisiting her journey of addressing heavy emotional burdens and discovering the power of creativity and play. We explore blo...
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Real IFS Therapy Session with "Sarah" - Internal Family Systems Demo Pt. 1
In this episode of the Going Inside Podcast, I conduct a live Internal Family Systems (IFS) demo with Sarah, a client who explores her discomfort with vulnerability and connection. Together, we uncover the roots of these feelings in a protectiv...
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Emotionally Immature Parents & IFS with Leslie Sanchez
In this episode of Going Inside, I sit down with Leslie Sanchez, a licensed therapist who specializes in helping first-generation Latinx individuals heal from childhood trauma caused by emotionally immature parents. Together, we delve into the ...
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John Clarke is Interviewed by Mannah of Therapeutic Astrology Podcast (Part 2)
In this episode of Going Inside, I’m interviewed again on Mannah’s Therapeutic Astrology Podcast (TAP). Mannah, an Evolutionary Astrologer and Trauma Therapist, explores how astrology informs her therapeutic work, while I dive into Internal Fam...
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50 Episodes of Going Inside: Reflections, Insights, and Your Questions Answered
In this episode of the Going Inside Podcast, we're celebrating the podcast's 50th episode by diving deep into trauma healing approaches, the versatility of Internal Family Systems (IFS), and answering your questions. Thank you for joining...
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Real IFS Therapy Session with "Cece" - Internal Family Systems Demo
In this episode of Going Inside: Healing Trauma From the Inside Out, I guide my client “Cece,” a breathwork facilitator, through a live Internal Family Systems therapy session. Together, we explore her feelings of helplessness, a maternal-like ...
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Religious Trauma, Sex Addiction, & IFS with Forest Benedict
In this episode of Going Inside, psychotherapist and author Forest Benedict shares his journey from Christian-based sex addiction therapy to healing religious trauma and embracing Internal Family Systems (IFS). Together, we explore the impact o...
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Buddhism and Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Ralph De La Rosa
In this episode of Going Inside, I’m joined by psychotherapist, meditation instructor, and author Ralph De La Rosa to explore his journey from trauma and addiction to becoming a leader in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Buddhist medi...
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John Clarke is Interviewed by Mannah of Therapeutic Astrology Podcast (Part 1) | Going Inside x TAP
In this episode of Going Inside, we share a conversation from Mannah’s Therapeutic Astrology Podcast (TAP). Mannah, an Evolutionary Astrologer and Trauma Therapist, explores how astrology informs her therapeutic work, while I dive into Internal...
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Creativity, Reiki, and IFS with Elizabeth Scott
In this episode of Going Inside, I sit down with Elizabeth Scott, a licensed psychotherapist, writer, and Reiki master practitioner. We explore Internal Family Systems (IFS), creativity, and Reiki, discussing how these approaches can support he...
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Human Design and IFS with Caitlan Siegenthaler
In this episode of Going Inside, I sit down with Caitlan Siegenthaler, a licensed IFS therapist, Human Design strategist, and new mom. We dive into the fascinating intersections between Human Design and Internal Family Systems (IFS), exploring ...
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