• Navigating Internal Conflicts and Finding Meaning in Life: IFS, EMDR, and Self-Acceptance

  • Apr 7 2025
  • Length: 1 hr
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Navigating Internal Conflicts and Finding Meaning in Life: IFS, EMDR, and Self-Acceptance

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  • In this episode of EZ Conversations, join Furkhan and guest Lindsey Carnick as they dive deep into therapeutic practices like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Lindsey shares her passion for understanding how we make meaning of our experiences and how internal narratives shape our lives. They discuss the importance of acceptance, self-empathy, and psychological flexibility in managing internal conflicts and personal growth. Additionally, they explore the impact of external pressures, the role of storytelling, and the balance between seeking external solutions and internal self-awareness. This engaging conversation gives listeners insights into navigating challenges through self-reflection and intentional therapeutic practices. Lindsey holds a Master of Arts degree from Purdue University and a Master of Social Work degree from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. She earned her LCSW designation in 2010 and is proud to have helped with a diverse range of clients including incarcerated juveniles, military officers, professional athletes, c-suite executives, physicians, techpreneurs, and working moms and dads. Please find Lindsey online: IG: onwardpsychservices LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-carnick-therapist/ 00:00 Introduction and Initial Greetings 00:09 Connecting Over Therapeutic Practices 01:02 Exploring Meaning-Making in Human Experience 06:07 The Power of Storytelling 11:35 Empathy and Shadow Psychology 17:38 Navigating Internal and External Conflicts 24:43 The Influence of External Solutions 28:31 Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Self-Awareness 29:10 Balancing Mental Health and Commoditization 31:03 Realistic Expectations for Retreats and Therapy 35:52 The Banister Effect and Internal Barriers 41:54 Acceptance and Psychological Flexibility 50:57 Conclusion and Contact Information Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Plunge: https://plunge.com/ez Mint Mobile: ⁠https://trymintmobile.com/ezconversations for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan Mental: ⁠https://getmental.com/ez NuCalm: https://nucalm.com/free-trial?/ref=ez for a one-week free trial Descript: https://get.descript.com/EZ for creating podcast episodes LeanWorlds: https://get.learnworlds.com/EZCONVERSATIONS Dr. Lewis Nutrition: https://drlewisnutrition.com/ez Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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