Facing the Moment: Insights Action for Times of Crisis

This podcast centers on conversations that address various crises and focus on how to navigate them with abundant fortitude and a bit of hope. As we discuss relevant observations, together we will identify meaningful actions that will generate valuable insights.Hosted by Toufic Hakim, PhD.Learn more at FoundationIFS.org.

Facing the Moment: Insights Action for Times of Crisis is a health podcast hosted by Foundation for Self Leadership, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Foundation for Self Leadership hosts Facing the Moment: Insights Action for Times of Crisis, a health show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #19

  Upholding Dignity Through Racial Tension

  Aug 5, 20261h 2m

  In this episode of Facing the Moment, we explore the fundamental human need to be seen, respected, and treated with dignity, a right too often denied throughout history due to race and identity Toufic Hakim, PhD sat in conversation with Requina Barnes, MSW, an IFS-trained social worker, legacy healing coach, and former board member of the Foundation for Self-Leadership Together, they dive deep into the complexities of racial tension in 2026, discussing how to preserve our humanity and pursue justice without surrendering compassion Requina shares personal insights on navigating systemic racism in the workplace and legal system, and how the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help individuals differentiate between "young parts" driven by childhood programming and "adult parts" capable of courageous advocacy Whether you are looking for practices to stay grounded in emotionally charged moments or seeking to become a more trustworthy ally, this conversation offers a roadmap for cultivating resilience and hope for future generations Support this podcast. Your donation supports production, outreach, and the continuation of meaningful conversations on Facing the Moment. ⁠www.foundationIFS.org/support⁠ Share your feedback with us: https://forms.gle/z8v6pB2XXkzZj9DDA

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  Episode #18

  Understanding Autism & Engaging Differently

  Jul 16, 20261h 6mS0

  <p>In this episode of "Facing the Moment," we dive into the misunderstood world of autism, moving beyond the framework of "deficit" or "disorder" to explore it as a unique neurological architecture for feeling. </p><p>Host Toufic Hakim, PhD, engages in a conversation with Sarah Bergenfield, MACAS, an IFS-trained consultant, somatic awareness expert, and co-author of Wired to Feel. Together, they discuss the science of predictive processing, the crucial distinction between nervous system arousal and anxiety, and how the autistic brain navigates a world of overwhelming sensory "noise" and "signals" </p><p>Sarah shares her lived experience as a diagn...

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  Episode #18

  Understanding Autism & Engaging Differently

  Jul 16, 20261h 6m

  In this episode of "Facing the Moment," we dive into the misunderstood world of autism, moving beyond the framework of "deficit" or "disorder" to explore it as a unique neurological architecture for feeling. Host Toufic Hakim, PhD, engages in a conversation with Sarah Bergenfield, MACAS, an IFS-trained consultant, somatic awareness expert, and co-author of Wired to Feel. Together, they discuss the science of predictive processing, the crucial distinction between nervous system arousal and anxiety, and how the autistic brain navigates a world of overwhelming sensory "noise" and "signals" Sarah shares her lived experience as a diagnosed autistic individual and a parent, offering a deeply personal look at the importance of routine, the power of sensory reduction over "fixing," and the profound wisdom found in the autistic body's natural methods of self-regulation. The episode offers insights into fostering compassionate understanding and highlights the importance of honoring human dignity by creating safe, welcoming spaces that prioritize authentic connection over the pressure to conform. Join us for this moving and highly informative discussion on how to listen to the innate wisdom of the autistic brain and body with curiosity, hope, and humanity. Support this podcast. Your donation supports production, outreach, and the continuation of meaningful conversations on Facing the Moment. ⁠www.foundationIFS.org/support⁠ Share your feedback with us: https://forms.gle/z8v6pB2XXkzZj9DDA

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  Facing the Moment: Insights Action for Times of Crisis

  Becoming Whole After Combat

  Jun 24, 20261h 4mS0

  <p>For many military veterans, the war does not end when they come home. The survival instincts, suppressed pain, and invisible wounds of combat follow them into civilian life, reshaping relationships, identity, and hope. In this powerful conversation, we speak with Beau Laviolette, LCSW and former U.S. Marine, about what it truly takes to heal after combat. Drawing on Internal Family Systems therapy, EMDR, and the restorative power of nature, Beau shares how veterans can reconnect with their inner compass, confront their deepest fears, and find that wholeness, however hard to imagine, is possible. </p><p>Support this podcast. Y...

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  Facing the Moment: Insights Action for Times of Crisis

  Becoming Whole After Combat

  Jun 24, 20261h 4m

  For many military veterans, the war does not end when they come home. The survival instincts, suppressed pain, and invisible wounds of combat follow them into civilian life, reshaping relationships, identity, and hope. In this powerful conversation, we speak with Beau Laviolette, LCSW and former U.S. Marine, about what it truly takes to heal after combat. Drawing on Internal Family Systems therapy, EMDR, and the restorative power of nature, Beau shares how veterans can reconnect with their inner compass, confront their deepest fears, and find that wholeness, however hard to imagine, is possible. Support this podcast. Your donation supports production, outreach, and the continuation of meaningful conversations on Facing the Moment . ⁠⁠⁠www.foundationIFS.org/support⁠⁠⁠

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