In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with Dr. Richard Schwartz, the visionary founder of Internal Family Systems, to explore the transformative healing potential of parts work. From understanding the roles of protectors, exiles, and firefighters to witnessing a powerful live demonstration of IFS in real-time, this episode is an emotional journey into self-connection, compassion, and lasting inner peace.
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Chapters:
00:00 – Coming up: Grief, Loss & the Power of Parts
02:13 – Meet Dr. Richard Schwartz: The Father of IFS
05:06 – What Is Internal Family Systems (IFS)?
07:24 – Understanding Exiles, Protectors & Firefighters
12:15 – Dick’s Personal Story: Family, Shame & Self-Worth
17:05 – Learning to Heal from the Inside Out
23:04 – IFS in Parenting: Repair, Humility & Accountability
26:45 – The Drive to Prove Yourself & Existential Survival
30:00 – Mapping Parts: Critics, Perfectionists...