Explore the concept of queer joy as an act of resistance, self-expression, and community. Discover how IFS can help unblock joy and its diverse forms.

Explore discrimination burnout, a form of stress experienced by minorities. Learn about non-event stress, unconscious bias, and coping strategies.

Explore the powerful connection between Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and the natural world. Discover how ecotherapy can enhance healing and well-being, and learn practical ways to reconnect with nature.

Join Alessio and Jude as they explore the critical topic of decolonising therapy, specifically through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS). This episode interrogates the Western origins of therapeutic models and considers how to make IFS more inclusive and culturally responsive globally.

Join Alessio and Jude on Queering IFS as they explore the pervasive issue of access fatigue. Discover how the constant need to negotiate or explain one’s needs in spaces not designed for them leads to exhaustion, impacting neurodivergent, queer, and disabled individuals. Learn about the origins of this term and practical implications for creating more inclusive environments.

Join Alessio, Jude, and guest Phil for a deep dive into the complexities of pronouns. This episode explores the personal, social, and systemic layers of pronoun usage, advocating for compassion and understanding in navigating gender identity and expression. Discover how language, privilege, and internalised beliefs shape our experiences with pronouns.

Alessio and Jude explore the intersection of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and neurodivergence, as they ponder intriguing questions about the Self and neurodivergence.

This is the third episode in their exploration of Self-energy, queerness and neurodivergence. With reference to Nick Walker's pioneering work on Neuroqueering, they navigate the shifting cultural and historical contexts of neurodiversity, offering listeners an understanding of what it means to embrace cognitive differences within societal norms.

As we draw on the hardware-software analogy, where the body serves as hardware and the self and its parts as software, we delve into the nuanced relationship between neurocognitive functioning and personal identity. Referencing the perspectives of several different thinkers in the field, they challenge the scientific community's attempts to measure the intangible aspects of The Self. This conversation highlights the complexities of Self-energy as it weaves through gender identity, culture, ethnicity, and neurodivergence, raising questions about advocacy for neurodivergent selfhood.

Connect with us as we continue to foster a community engaging with neuroqueer themes through workshops and projects. Our shared journey is one of curiosity and openness, encouraging listeners to appreciate diverse perspectives and question binary paradigms.

This episode delves into neurodivergent-affirming practices in IFS therapy, exploring how therapists can better accommodate clients’ diverse needs. Jude and Alessio share their experiences and offer practical advice on creating inclusive and supportive therapeutic spaces for neurodivergent individuals, emphasizing adaptability and client-centred approaches. Key discussion points include sensory considerations, flexible scheduling, and the importance of self-disclosure and open communication.