You, Me and the Family Tree - A Family Constellation Podcast
In You, Me and the Family Tree, host Iris Shaham engages with special guests to examine life through the lens of Family Constellations. The podcast explores how ancestral and family dynamics influence our lives, delving into themes of belonging and hidden patterns within family systems. Through honest, heartfelt conversations, it aims to uncover what moves beneath the surface of the family field.
Episodes
The Ordinary Miraculous: A Systemic View on Pregnancy with Suzi Tucker
Episode 26: The Ordinary Miraculous: A Systemic View on Pregnancy with Suzi TuckerPregnancy is such an ordinary human experience, it happens every day, all over the world and at the same time, it is miraculous. Every baby changes the family and the world into which they are born.In this episode, Suzi Tucker and I explore pregnancy through a systemic lens, what a baby may already be learning in the
The Business of Family Constellations with Leslie Nipps
Episode 25: The Business of Family Constellations with Leslie NippsWe spend a lot of time learning how to facilitate Family Constellations, but what happens when we want to make this work our profession?In this episode, I sit down with Leslie Nipps, a longtime Family Constellations facilitator and trainer. I took basic Family Constellations training with Leslie in 2020, so I was especially curious
Freedom and Contribution — Taking Our Place in Life with Suzi Tucker
Episode 24: Freedom and Contribution — Taking Our Place in Life with Suzi TuckerWhat does it mean to be free? And once we experience more freedom, what do we do with it?In this conversation, Suzi Tucker and I explore the connection between freedom and contribution through the lens of Family Constellations.We talk about Hellinger’s distinction between freedom from and freedom to—freedom from the co
Back to the Foundations — The Essentials of Family Constellations with Suzi Tucker
Episode 23: Back to the Foundations — The Essentials of Family Constellations with Suzi TuckerI began this conversation thinking about weaving—something I’ve been doing lately with leaves and willow. As I was weaving, I found myself thinking about basics and movement, and wondering about the connection to Family Constellations.It made me want to return to the foundations: What are the essential id
Our Relationship with Money — with Ingala Robl
Episode 22: Our Relationship with Money — with Ingala RoblWhat is our relationship with money—and how much of it is shaped by the families and systems we come from?In this conversation, I sit down with Family Constellations teacher and trainer Ingala Robl to explore money through a systemic lens.The inspiration for this episode began at Ghost Ranch, where I participated in an exercise Ingala offer
Everything Is Alive — A Conversation on Shamanism with Shavasti
Everything Is Alive — A Conversation on Shamanism with ShavastiWhat is shamanism?In this conversation, Shavasti and I explore shamanism and the many experiences that have shaped Shavasti's understanding of it.Growing up between cultures and languages, Shavasti has spent decades exploring ancestral wisdom, indigenous traditions, and the ways different cultures understand our relationship with t
Meeting Unexpected Death - A Family Constellation Perspective with Suzi Tucker
Episode 20: Meeting Unexpected Death — A Family Constellation Perspective with Suzi TuckerHow do we meet death when it arrives unexpectedly?This conversation was inspired by the recent loss of my dear friend, a beloved member of my community, whose life, wisdom, and presence continue to touch many people.In this conversation, Suzi Tucker and I explore grief, loss, and the questions that emerge whe
Please Just Hold Me - A Conversation on Family Constellations and Healing with Shavasti
Episode 19: Please Just Hold Me — A Conversation on Family Constellations and Healing with ShavastiWhat do clients really want?Beneath the stories, symptoms, and questions people bring to a session, is there a deeper longing?In this conversation, Shavasti shares his view that beneath many of the concerns clients bring lives a deeper request:"Please just hold me."Together we explore what
Episode 18: Working with Large Groups in Family Constellation Work — with Bertold Ulsamer
Episode 18: Working with Large Groups in Family Constellation Work — with Bertold UlsamerWhat changes when we move from working with individuals or small groups to facilitating a room full of people?In this conversation, Bertold Ulsamer shares reflections and practical wisdom from decades of facilitating Family Constellations in groups ranging from intimate circles to audiences of hundreds and eve
Adolescence — Standing Behind Our Children as They Grow with Suzi Tucker
Episode 17: Adolescence — Standing Behind Our Children as They Growwith Suzi TuckerWhat does it mean to support our children without holding them back?In this conversation, Suzi Tucker and I explore adolescence as a bridge between childhood and adulthood—a time of experimentation, uncertainty, belonging, and becoming.We talk about growth as a messy and often "sloppy" process, the challen
Menopause - A Movement Toward Freedom with Suzi Tucker
Episode 16: Menopause — A Movement Toward Freedomwith Suzi TuckerMenopause is a subject very close to my heart.As a woman in my fifties, I find myself living the questions that menopause brings—through the body, emotions, relationships, identity, and the changing sense of self that can emerge during this stage of life.In this conversation, I’m joined again by the wonderful Suzi Tucker—an internati
Sitting by the River — On Time and Timing with Suzi Tucker
Episode 15: Sitting by the River — On Time and Timing with Suzi TuckerTo be in accord with time—what does it mean?In this spacious conversation with Suzi Tucker—a teacher, writer, and long-time voice in the field of Family Constellations—we explore the concept of time and timing.We speak about:– The feeling of not enough time vs. the possibility of plenty– Letting time hold us, instead of trying t
Supervision in Constellation Work with Bill Mannle
Episode 14: Supervision in Constellation Work — with Bill MannleWhat happens when, as facilitators, we don’t know what to do?In this conversation, I’m sitting with Bill Mannle—a psychotherapist and international Family Constellations facilitator who integrates Gestalt, Family Constellations, and attachment theory in his work.We explore supervision—not as correction, but as a place where the facili
Rituals in Family Constellations with Bill Mannle
Episode 13: Rituals in Family Constellations with Bill MannleWhat is a ritual—and when does it actually help in Family Constellation work?In this conversation, I’m joined by Bill Mannle.Bill is a psychotherapist and international Family Constellations facilitator. He integrates Gestalt, attachment theory, and systemic work in a grounded and experiential way.We begin with a simple question—what is
The Art of Evocative Questions with Suzi Tucker
Episode 12: The Art of Evocative Questions with Suzi TuckerWhat if a question is not meant to give an answer—but to open a door?In this conversation with Suzi Tucker, we explore the art of evocative questions and the power of a good question.Suzi is a teacher, writer, and long-time voice in the field of Family Constellations, and she shares how she approaches her work as a collaboration, where the
Primary and Secondary Emotions with Suzi Tucker
Episode 11: Primary and Secondary Emotions with Suzi TuckerSuzi Tucker reminds us that we are complex human beings, yet emotions are often simplified, judged, or silenced. In this episode, she explores primary emotions—those that naturally flow through us—and secondary emotions, the patterns that get stuck, circle back, or weigh us down. We also touch on the importance of letting children express
The Knowing Field with Bertold Ulsamer
Episode 10: The Knowing Fieldwith Bertold UlsamerWhat is the Knowing Field — and how do we stay grounded in the presence of something we cannot fully understand?In this final episode of our five-part series with Bertold Ulsamer—author, teacher, and direct student of Bert Hellinger—we explore one of the most intriguing aspects of constellation work.Bertold reflects on why he still calls it a myster
When the Facilitator Feels Lonely with Bertold Ulsamer
Episode 9: When the Facilitator Feels Lonelywith Bertold UlsamerPart four of a special five-part series with Bertold Ulsamer—author, teacher, and elder in the field of Family Constellations, and a direct student of Bert Hellinger.This episode speaks to anyone who holds space for others—therapists, facilitators, teachers, guides, and helping professionals. Together, we explore the loneliness that c
Professional Success, Money & the Family Tree with Bertold Ulsamer
Episode 8: Professional Success, Money & the Family Treewith Bertold UlsamerHave you ever wondered how much of your professional success—and your relationship with money—comes from your family system?In this episode, I’m joined by Bertold Ulsamer, author, teacher, elder in the field of Family Constellations, and a direct student of Bert Hellinger, for part three of our five-part series.We begi
When Love Carries More Than two People with Bertold Ulsamer
Episode 7: When Love Carries More Than Two People with Bertold UlsamerPart two of a special five-part series with Bertold Ulsamer, author, teacher, and elder in the field of Family Constellations, and a direct student of Bert Hellinger. In this episode, we talk about couples and relationships—what we carry from our original families, what matters when working with couples, the role of timing, diff
Meeting Dr. Bertold Ulsamer
Episode 6: This episode opens a special 5-part series with Bertold Ulsamer — author, teacher, and elder in the field of Family Constellations. A direct student of Bert Hellinger, Bertold is a world-renowned scholar and practitioner whose work has helped shape the field internationally.In this opening episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bertold for an open conversation about stations o
HOME with Suzi Tucker
Episode 5: HOME with Suzi Tucker.Welcome to the fifth episode of our special 5-part series with Suzi Tucker, author, teacher, and one of the most influential voices in the world of Family Constellations.In our fifth and final conversation for this round, we explore the theme of home — not just as a place, but as a deep sense of belonging. What does it mean to come home to ourselves, to others, and
Language with Suzi Tucker
Welcome to the fourth episode of our special 5-part series with Suzi Tucker, author, teacher, and one of the most influential voices in the world of Family Constellations. Today we dive into the profound role of language — how we speak, how we listen, and how our words shape what unfolds in the constellation field.This episode is especially valuable for:• Family Constellation facilitators• Therapi
The Five Elements That Appear in Every Life Story
This is a special 5 episodes' series with Suzi Tucker, author, teacher, and a true pioneer in Family Constellations.In this third episode, I sit down with Suzi to explore the five elements that appear in our lives.This is one of my favorite episodes — we explore the elements, core fears, and I share a personal story from growing up in a kibbutz.This episode is an invitation to reflect on your own
Acknowledge What Is with Suzi Tucker
This is a special 5-episode series with Suzi Tucker, author, teacher, and a true pioneer in Family Constellations.In this second episode, we explore what it truly means to acknowledge what is — not to fix, not to escape, but to meet reality exactly as it is. This is one of the more challenging conversations in our series, a profound dialogue that invites you to slow down, breathe, and listen fully
Decision Making with Suzi Tucker
This is a special 5 episodes' series with Suzi Tucker, author, teacher, and a true pioneer in Family Constellations.In this opening episode, I sit down with Suzi to explore the intricate process of decision making through the lens of family systems. Together, we reflect on how our choices are often shaped by unseen loyalties, inherited patterns, and the deep connections that bind us to our family
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