Episode 31: Kathy Nielsen

10/10/2025 42 min Temporada 1 Episodio 31

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In this episode, Bill and Marty welcome guest Dr. Kathy Nielsen, a multidisciplinary scholar and software engineering professional. They discuss Kathy’s unique journey from computer programming in the Cayman Islands to teaching at the University of Colorado. The discussion weaves through themes of compassion, love, and what it means to truly know oneself. Highlights include reflections on spirituality, perceptions of inner and outer worlds, and the significance of recognizing one's heart and love in diverse roles and experiences. About Dr. Kathy:Dr. Kathy Nielson is a multi-disciplinary scholar and software engineering professional who has designed and built systems in different domains. She worked as an agile product engineering coach, helping teams learn, grow, and create together. She’’s especially interested in how both students and professionals develop their craft — and in the power of collaboration to share knowledge and create together. Outside of work, you’ll find her at the piano, chanting kirtan, exploring with her dog, or simply soaking in the beauty of the world around her.Contact Dr. Kathy: Websites: https://chimerising.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkathy/Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:54 Kathy Nielsen's Background and Achievements03:08 Exploring the Concept of the True Self05:50 The Philosophy of True Self and Love07:30 Practical Examples and Personal Stories12:00 Internal Family Systems and True Self16:53 Navigating Life's Challenges with True Self21:46 The Role of Love in Different Life Phases23:04 Exploring Unconditional Love Through Music24:29 Finding Beauty in Nature26:25 The Relationship Between Internal and External Worlds27:25 A Transformative Experience in Nature30:46 The Concept of Awe and Beauty31:42 The Intersection of Internal and External Realities34:15 Guiding Groups to Inner Awareness36:02 The Complexity of Inside and Outside37:59 The Power of Naming Emotions39:00 Reflections on Youth and Technology40:18 Concluding Thoughts on Choice and AwarenessLinks and Resources:• True You Podcast Facebook Page - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/trueyoupodcast⁠⁠ • If you would like to be a guest on the True You podcast, please complete this guest application: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbHITeLbAD98TRhFPZzK2kStuHos5HFjOGBWAaTJjgVcEAGA/viewform⁠⁠  • Internal Family Systems - ⁠⁠https://ifs-institute.com/⁠⁠ • Compassionate Results Coaching - ⁠⁠https://www.compassionateresultscoaching.com/⁠⁠ • Bill’s book, ‘Compassionate Results Guidebook’ - ⁠⁠https://compassionateresultsguidebook.com⁠⁠ • ‘Listening is the Key', Dr. Kettelhut’s website - ⁠⁠https://www.listeningisthekey.com/⁠⁠ • Marty’s new book, ‘Leadership as Relation’ - ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3KKkCZO⁠⁠ • Marty’s earlier book, ‘Listen… Till You Disappear’ - ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3XmoiZd⁠⁠ • Parts Work Practice - Free IFS Practice Group Sessions - ⁠⁠https://www.partsworkpractice.com⁠⁠ • Contact Marty - ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠• Contact Bill - ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠🔗 Compassionate Results Coaching links: ⁠⁠https://www.compassionateresultscoaching.com/links⁠⁠➡️ To learn more about the Internal Family Systems Model, visit ⁠⁠https://www.compassionateresultscoaching.com/about-ifs⁠⁠ ➡️Join the Parts Work Practice Facebook group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/partsworkpractice⁠⁠🔗 Parts Work Practice page: ⁠⁠https://www.partsworkpractice.com/⁠⁠➡️Attend IFS Coaching Groups: ⁠⁠https://www.compassionateresultscoaching.com/coaching-groups⁠⁠📞Take the Coaching Readiness Assessment, go to ⁠⁠https://www.compassionateresultscoaching.com/contact⁠⁠🎙️Listen to True You Podcast at ⁠⁠https://trueyoupodcast.com⁠⁠ available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube! #recovery #ifs #internalfamilysystems #ifscoach #ifscoaching #ifsmodel #partswork #partsworkcoach #podcast #ifspodcast #selfhelf #selfimprovement #leadership #richardschwartz #groupcoaching #ifsgroups #compassionateresults