Kasra Mirzaie is a clinical researcher, psychotherapist, and university teacher. His work focuses on adolescents, exploring the interplay between psychotherapy, spirituality, and self-deception. Can understanding all parts of ourselves sometimes lead us away from the truth? In this episode of "Voices with Vervaeke," John Vervaeke continues to explore Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with guest Kasra Mirzaie. They discuss the paradox of IFS as both a path to self-discovery and a potential source of self-deception. Their conversation covers the intersection of spirituality and science within IFS, offering listeners insights into this therapeutic approach. Mirzaie shares personal experiences, emphasizing the transformative roles of love and forgiveness in therapy. Vervaeke and Mirzaie also examine the philosophical and cognitive scientific foundations of IFS, setting the stage for future discussions on self-organizing criticality and the relationship between cognitive science and spirituality. This episode aims to broaden listeners' understanding of the self and provide new perspectives on human psychology. 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 Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy Neoplatonism Mark Lewis Paul Vander Klay Seth Allison Marc Lewis Milton's Lucifer William Desmond Heidegger William Blake Filler Jung Nietzsche Vygotsky Nishita Kirkegaard Tom Holmes, Parts Work: a Path of the Heart: Healing Journeys Integrating IFS and Spirituality Christopher Ben Simpson, The William Desmond Reader Robert B. Brandom, A Spirit of Trust: A Reading of Hegel’s Phenomenology Relevant Episodes Transforming Identity: The Power of IFS Therapy and Ancient Wisdom | Paul Vander Klay: https://youtu.be/jQeXQkdiikY Inside the Mind: Marc Lewis on Transformative Healing with Internal Family Systems Therapy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b_sRNGqhDA 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 — Thank you for watching!