Marc Lewis is a neuroscientist and former professor of developmental psychology, who taught at the University of Toronto and Radboud University. He is the author of numerous journal publications and books, including Memoirs of an Addicted Brain and The Biology of Desire. How can understanding our internal parts lead to emotional healing and personal growth? In this episode of "Voices with Vervaeke," John Vervaeke and Marc Lewis explore Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. They examine the emotional landscapes that shape our behaviors, the interaction of different parts of the mind, and the transformative potential of self-compassion in therapy. This conversation provides insights into psychological healing, challenging conventional views and offering new perspectives on personal growth and recovery. Embark on a journey with us to tackle the Meaning Crisis by joining our exclusive Patreon community. https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke — — The Vervaeke Foundation is committed to advancing the scientific pursuit of wisdom and creating a significant impact on the world. Become a part of our mission. https://vervaekefoundation.org/ Join Awaken to Meaning to explore practices that enhance your virtues and foster deeper connections with reality and relationships. https://awakentomeaning.com/ — Ideas, People, and Works Mentioned in this Episode Plato, Republic Richard Schwartz, No Bad Parts Cece Sykes, Internal Family Systems Therapy for Addictions: Trauma-Informed, Compassion-Based Interventions for Substance Use, Eating, Gambling and More Wizard of Oz (film) Seth Allison Kasra Mirzaie Lucas Forstmeyer Gedankenexperiment Relevant Episodes Attachment Theory Beyond Therapy: Seth Allison on Wisdom and Connection https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR8xowORgeA Exploring the Depths of Internal Family Systems with Seth Allison https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhhHsQsR9lM&t=4s Wisdom Through the Imaginal: IFS Insights with Seth Allison Part 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZVr7R3LOJk&t=198s Engaging the Imaginal: Kasra Mirzaie on IFS and the Meaning Crisis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOTWGLmYtjE&t=1s — Follow John Vervaeke https://johnvervaeke.com/ https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke Follow Marc Lewis https://memoirsofanaddictedbrain.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQvHfB1Kg4zStk5YwMYWH9Q — Thank you for watching!