episode 242 | May 6, 2025 | 71min

Somatic IFS

In this conversation with Marcella Cox we explore somatic IFS, identifying and fostering Self energy, three primary practices of somatic IFS, relating with pre-verbal parts and the power of radical resonance.
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In this podcast we talk about:

03:30 Introducing IFS and parts work
09:30 Identifying the roles of different parts
17:30 The healing power of presence
23:30 Somatic awareness of Self energy
29:30 The subtleties of somatic IFS
33:15 Radical resonance, mindful movement & attuned touch
40:30 The gift of our parts
42:00 Relating with pre-verbal parts
47:30 A critical mass of self energy
52:00 Working within our scope
58:00 The power of radical resonance
1:02:00 Restoring the flow of life

Resources Mentioned:
Richard Schwartz
Gestalt 
Susan McConnell
Hakomi 
Dan Seal’s Feeling Safe Model
Brené Brown

About the Guest

Marcella Cox

Marcella Cox, LMFT, is a therapist, author and speaker who has dedicated her career to treating eating disorders, disordered eating, body shame, and trauma. She is a Level 3 Certified IFS Therapist and Approved IFS Clinical Consultant and on the teaching staff of Susan McConnell, developer of Somatic IFS, an approach that blends the IFS model of therapy with somatic therapy. Marcella trains and supports clinicians in utilizing IFS and Somatic IFS in their work through workshops, trainings, professional consultation, and retreats. She is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and empowering learning environment where participants can explore the transformative potential of somatic parts work. She recently contributed the chapter on IFS and Disordered Eating in Altogether Us: Integrating the IFS Model with Key Modalities, Communities, and Trends (Pivotal Press, 2023). Marcella is also founder of Kindful Body, providing online therapy and nutrition counseling for eating and body issues in California.

WEBSITE
https://www.kindfulbody.com
https://ifstherapyonline.com

About the Host

Joel Monk

Joel Monk is a leadership coach, educator and entrepreneur. He co-founded Coaches Rising, a company on the cutting edge of online coach training with a community of over 65,000 coaches. Coaches Rising programs regularly include participants from every continent on the planet and they have collaborated with some of the leading minds in the field of human development and coaching. Joel is also a leadership coach, coaching at companies such as THNK, Booking.com, Siemens and Naspers. Joel has designed and led several entrepreneurial and leadership development programs, at places such as Socionext, THNK and The Impact Hub Amsterdam.

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