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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 1H 21M

Richard Schwartz | The Hidden Reason You Can’t Heal (IFS Explained)

from Wellness + Wisdom Podcast · host Josh Trent

Is your drive to achieve, please, or protect coming from a wounded part of you, rather than your true Self?Josh Trent welcomes Richard Schwartz, Creator of Internal Family Systems, to the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 767, to reveal why there are no “bad parts” within you, how trauma freezes pieces of your psyche in the past, and how to free yourself from legacy burdens passed down through generations.In This Episode, Richard C. Schwartz Uncovers:(01:10) What Is Parts Work?(07:45) The Difference Between Your Part and Your Self(13:40) Parts Work Isn't Inner Child Work(17:20) Passive Vs. Active Parts Work(22:10) There Are No Bad Parts(29:35) You Can't Save Your Parents(32:30) Healing a Legacy Burden (Practical Exercise)(50:45) Are You a High Achiever? It Could Be Your Wound...(59:55) The Rise of IFS Therapy(01:04:50) Evil Entities Don't Lie(01:08:10) Parts vs. Self(01:13:15) The Future of IFS👉 ⁠⁠⁠Get the full SHOW NOTES + resources HERE!⁠⁠🍄 A fully legal psychedelic microdose? YES!EONS' DIALED is derived from the Amanita muscaria mushroom (WITHOUT hallucinogenic experiences). DIALED  works on the subconscious level, helping to overcome limiting beliefs and negative habits, all while promoting a balanced circadian rhythm and having beneficial effects on mental health without the risks. Save 20% on DIALED with code "JOSH20"❄️ Biohack Your Mind + Body with Plunge Ice Baths!As seen on Shark Tank, Plunge's revolutionary Cold Plunge uses powerful cooling, filtration, and sanitation to give you cold, clean water whenever you want it, making it far superior to an ice bath or chest freezer. Save $150 on PLUNGE with code "WELLNESSFORCE"🔥 The Ultimate Fat-Burning Keto SupplementUnlock next-level ketosis with BiOptimizers kAPEx, a 100 % plant-based enzyme stack that spikes AMPK activity by up to 300 %, ramps up ATP production, and wipes out keto-flu fatigue before it starts. Save 10% on BiOptimizers with code "JOSH10"Josh's Trusted Products | Up To 40% OffShop All ProductsBiohacking⁠Korrect Life - 15% OFF WITH CODE "JOSH15"MANNA Vitality - Save 20% with code JOSH20HigherDOSE - 15% off with the code WELLNESSANDWISDOMPLUNGE - $150 off with discount code WELLNESSFORCEPulsetto - Save 20% with code "JOSH"SaunaSpace - 10% off with discount code JOSH10Ultrahuman Ring Air - 10% off with code JOSHWellness Test KitsChoose Joi - Save 50% on all Lab Tests with JOSHBlokes - Save 50% on all Lab Tests with JOSHTiny Health Gut Tests - $20 off with discount code JOSH20VIVOO Health Tests - Save 30% off with code JOSHSiPhox Health Blood Test - Save 15% off with code JOSHNutrition + Gut HealthOrganifi - 20% off with discount code WELLNESSFORCESEED Synbiotic - 25% off with the code 25JOSHTRENTPaleovalley -  15% off (no code needed) EQUIP Foods - 20% off with the code WELLNESS20DRY FARM WINES - Get an extra bottle of Pure Natural Wine with your order for just 1¢Just Thrive - 20% off with the code JOSHKreatures of Habit - Save 20% with WISDOM20SupplementsMANNA GOLD - $20 off with the code JOSHGOLDAdapt Naturals - 20% off with discount code WELLNESSFORCEMitoZen - 10% off with the code WELLNESSFORCEActivation Products - 20% off with the code JOSH20BiOptimizers - 10% off with discount code JOSH10Fatty15 Essential Fatty Acids Supplement - Get 15% off with code JOSH15SleepBiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough - 10% off with JOSH10Zyppah Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece - 20% off with the code JOSHMitoZen Super SandMan Ultra™ (Melatonin Liposomal)+ 10% off with WELLNESSFORCELuminette Light Therapy Glasses - 15% off with JOSHCured Nutrition CBN Night Oil - 20% off with JOSHNatural EnergyMTE - Save 20% with JOSHTruKava - Save 20% with code JOSH20Drink Update - Save 25% with discount code JOSH25Lifeboost Coffee - Save 10% with JOSH10EONS Mushroom Coffee - 20% off with the discount code JOSH20EnergyBITS - 20% off with the code WELLNESSFORCEBUBS Naturals - Save 20% with JOSH20

Is your drive to achieve, please, or protect coming from a wounded part of you, rather than your true Self?Josh Trent welcomes Richard Schwartz, Creator of Internal Family Systems, to the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 767, to reveal why there are no “bad parts” within you, how trauma freezes pieces of your psyche in the past, and how to free yourself from legacy burdens passed down through generations.In This Episode, Richard C. Schwartz Uncovers:(01:10) What Is Parts Work?(07:45) The Difference Between Your Part and Your Self(13:40) Parts Work Isn't Inner Child Work(17:20) Passive Vs. Active Parts Work(22:10) There Are No Bad Parts(29:35) You Can't Save Your Parents(32:30) Healing a Legacy Burden (Practical Exercise)(50:45) Are You a High Achiever? It Could Be Your Wound...(59:55) The Rise of IFS Therapy(01:04:50) Evil Entities Don't Lie(01:08:10) Parts vs. Self(01:13:15) The Future of IFS👉 ⁠⁠⁠Get the full SHOW NOTES + resources HERE!⁠⁠🍄 A fully legal psychedelic microdose? YES!EONS' DIALED is derived from the Amanita muscaria mushroom (WITHOUT hallucinogenic experiences). DIALED  works on the subconscious level, helping to overcome limiting beliefs and negative habits, all while promoting a balanced circadian rhythm and having beneficial effects on mental health without the risks. Save 20% on DIALED with code "JOSH20"❄️ Biohack Your Mind + Body with Plunge Ice Baths!As seen on Shark Tank, Plunge's revolutionary Cold Plunge uses powerful cooling, filtration, and sanitation to give you cold, clean water whenever you want it, making it far superior to an ice bath or chest freezer. Save $150 on PLUNGE with code "WELLNESSFORCE"🔥 The Ultimate Fat-Burning Keto SupplementUnlock next-level ketosis with BiOptimizers kAPEx, a 100 % plant-based enzyme stack that spikes AMPK activity by up to 300 %, ramps up ATP production, and wipes out keto-flu fatigue before it starts. Save 10% on BiOptimizers with code "JOSH10"Josh's Trusted Products | Up To 40% OffShop All ProductsBiohacking⁠Korrect Life - 15% OFF WITH CODE "JOSH15"MANNA Vitality - Save 20% with code JOSH20HigherDOSE - 15% off with the code WELLNESSANDWISDOMPLUNGE - $150 off with discount code WELLNESSFORCEPulsetto - Save 20% with code "JOSH"SaunaSpace - 10% off with discount code JOSH10Ultrahuman Ring Air - 10% off with code JOSHWellness Test KitsChoose Joi - Save 50% on all Lab Tests with JOSHBlokes - Save 50% on all Lab Tests with JOSHTiny Health Gut Tests - $20 off with discount code JOSH20VIVOO Health Tests - Save 30% off with code JOSHSiPhox Health Blood Test - Save 15% off with code JOSHNutrition + Gut HealthOrganifi - 20% off with discount code WELLNESSFORCESEED Synbiotic - 25% off with the code 25JOSHTRENTPaleovalley -  15% off (no code needed) EQUIP Foods - 20% off with the code WELLNESS20DRY FARM WINES - Get an extra bottle of Pure Natural Wine with your order for just 1¢Just Thrive - 20% off with the code JOSHKreatures of Habit - Save 20% with WISDOM20SupplementsMANNA GOLD - $20 off with the code JOSHGOLDAdapt Naturals - 20% off with discount code WELLNESSFORCEMitoZen - 10% off with the code WELLNESSFORCEActivation Products - 20% off with the code JOSH20BiOptimizers - 10% off with discount code JOSH10Fatty15 Essential Fatty Acids Supplement - Get 15% off with code JOSH15SleepBiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough - 10% off with JOSH10Zyppah Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece - 20% off with the code JOSHMitoZen Super SandMan Ultra™ (Melatonin Liposomal)+ 10% off with WELLNESSFORCELuminette Light Therapy Glasses - 15% off with JOSHCured Nutrition CBN Night Oil - 20% off with JOSHNatural EnergyMTE - Save 20% with JOSHTruKava - Save 20% with code JOSH20Drink Update - Save 25% with discount code JOSH25Lifeboost Coffee - Save 10% with JOSH10EONS Mushroom Coffee - 20% off with the discount code JOSH20EnergyBITS - 20% off with the code WELLNESSFORCEBUBS Naturals - Save 20% with JOSH20

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