This podcast episode features a discussion between Andrew Huberman and Dr. Richard Schwartz, the founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. The interview explores the core components of IFS, which views the mind as comprised of multiple "parts" (e.g., protectors, exiles, and the Self), and how these parts interact to create emotional challenges. Huberman and Schwartz demonstrate an IFS therapy session, highlighting how to identify and work with these parts through self-compassion and curiosity. Listeners learn to recognize their own "parts" and how to address negative emotions by understanding their protective functions. The episode concludes with practical exercises for listeners to apply IFS principles independently.
