How to Heal What's Limiting You: Discover IFS Tools that Really Work ft. Dr. Richard Schwartz

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. 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 & Overachievers 35:16 – Destructive Behaviors as Protection 38:00 – Live IFS Demo: Andrea Opens Up 43:00 – Meeting the Abandoned Inner Child 47:00 – Healing Through Presence, Apology & Compassion 58:00 – Inviting the Inner Child Home 01:04:00 – How to Start IFS on Your Own (Safely) 01:06:00 – Dick’s Daily Practice: Staff Meetings with Your Parts 01:13:00 – How to Use IFS in Conflict & Communication 01:21:00 – The 8 C’s of Self 01:45:00 – What to Know Before You Start IFS 01:54:00 – Final Reflections: Befriending Your Parts FOLLOW YOURTANGO INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/yourtango TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@yourtango THREADS | https://www.threads.net/@yourtango TWITTER | https://www.twitter.com/YourTango FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/YourTango/ “Getting Open w/ Andrea Miller” is a podcast aimed at helping people truly open up to one another and themselves by digging into hard truths and varying perspectives. This show offers expert-approved relationship advice through vulnerable stories, dynamic discussions, and inspiring insights. Subscribe to YourTango’s YouTube channel to catch new episodes of Getting Open with Andrea Miller every Tuesday at 3 PM ET.

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