Episode: 229
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On today’s episode I welcome my friend David Stern to the podcast. This conversation feels so perfect right now. It’s full of the kind of hope we all need. David has this beautiful way of seeing the spiritual dimension in everything we do.
David calls us to remember our “Pure Soul”—the part of us that is already peaceful and cannot be destroyed. He talks about parts as “angels in disguise,” the ones inside that have taken on difficult roles to protect that inner light. If you’re looking for a way to stay connected to yourself in a chaotic world, this episode is a sacred reminder that your essence is always already okay.
We Explore:
- Why David looks for the unbridled aliveness in every person he meets.
- Reimagining our parts as refractions of a primal, divine intelligence.
- How to hold the “horrors” of the world while still choosing to love our people and stay present.
- Practicing “remembrance” to help shift out of the noise and back into your heart.
About David
David Stern, Psy.D. is a licensed psycholgoist, certified IFS consultant, dedicated teacher, and the creator of the Thinking Heart IFS Intensive. He also co-founded IFS Healers, an online Community of Practice designed to foster connection, deepen learning, and build community among IFS practitioners. David has trained hundreds of students worldwide and has presented at the IFS International Conference and consults with practitioners globally.
About The One Inside
I started this podcast to help spread IFS out into the world and make the model more accessible to everyone. Seven years later, that’s still at the heart of all we do.
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