Going Inside: Healing Trauma from the Inside Out

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Mark Wolynn: The 'Core Sentence' Behind Generational Trauma

2026-08-1744:13

Have a question or takeaway? Send us a message, we read every one. In this episode, John Clarke is joined by Mark Wolynn, leading expert in inherited family trauma and author of It Didn’t Start With You, to explore how trauma can be passed through generations and show up as anxiety, depression, compulsive behaviors, and unexplained fears. We dive into Mark’s approach to identifying trauma language, distinguishing attachment wounds from generational trauma, and using body awareness, healing se...

Session Fatigue, Grief, & Couples Work

2026-08-1018:53

Have a question or takeaway? Send us a message, we read every one. In this Q&A episode, trauma therapist John Clarke answers some of the most common questions therapists have about practicing Internal Family Systems (IFS), from working with grief and couples to avoiding over-intellectualization in sessions. Whether you're new to IFS or learning how to integrate it into your existing therapeutic approach, this episode offers practical guidance on staying grounded in self, trusting the proc...

IFS Therapy: Trailheads, Transference, and Treating Firefighters

2026-07-2012:31

Have a question or takeaway? Send us a message, we read every one. In this episode, John Clarke answers therapists' questions about applying Internal Family Systems (IFS) in real clinical practice. Learn how to begin an IFS session, recognize when your own therapist parts are activated, work skillfully with client triggers, and approach even highly protective parts with curiosity, compassion, and confidence. 🌿 Key takeaways: 1. How to naturally introduce IFS in a client's very first ses...

Breaking the Narcissistic Abuse Cycle | With Emily Barker

2026-07-1338:41

Have a question or takeaway? Send us a message, we read every one. This episode of Going Inside examines the narcissistic abuse cycle, trauma bonding, and why leaving isn't as simple as it looks - through both a clinical and IFS lens. Key takeaways 🌿 The 4-stage cycle that keeps people trapped in narcissistic relationships 🌿 Why trauma bonding can feel like an addiction 🌿 What IFS reveals about the parts behind narcissistic behavior 🌿 How to meet clients where they are, even mid-cycle 🌿 What ...

Avoiding Protector Bypass in IFS Therapy

2026-06-2220:14

Have a question or takeaway? Send us a message, we read every one. In this episode of Going Inside Live, John Clarke answers therapist questions about some of the most common challenges in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, including working with protectors, accessing exiles, recognizing self-like parts, and navigating storytelling in sessions. John explores why rushing toward exiles can undermine safety, how therapists can deepen client work without forcing the process, and what it truly...

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Going Inside: Healing Trauma from the Inside Out