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The Many Faces of Identity: Sam Deering on Survival, Expression, and the Search for Belonging
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In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with my brother, Sam Deering, to explore the layered journey of identity—how it forms, evolves, fractures, and heals over a lifetime.
Sam shares openly about his search for belonging through many identities. We dive into big questions like Who am I? and Where do I belong?, weaving in the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) to understand how parts of ourselves are shaped by survival, societal pressures, and the deep human need for connection.
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We explore:
What identity really means, and why it matters
How society pressures us to exile parts of who we are
The desperate human need for belonging and connection
Sam’s identity journey
How anger became a tool for survival and expression as a man
Lessons the military taught him about values, boundaries, and self-trust
Using creativity and boundaries to channel identity healthily
How Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy sheds light on identity fragmentation and healing
The power of acceptance, kindness, and making space for mistakes
Why diversifying your identity is essential for resilience and wholeness
Sam speaks with honesty, humor, and hard-won wisdom about how belonging isn't something we find "out there"—it's something we reclaim inside ourselves, one part at a time.
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About Sam Deering
Sam Deering is a potter living in the hills of southern New Hampshire, working with one of humanity’s oldest mediums: clay. After leaving the military and enrolling in a college pottery class on the GI Bill, Sam found a new path—one rooted in simplicity, creativity, and grounded living. He apprenticed under master potter Kevin Crowe at Tye River Pottery in Virginia, and today he creates beautiful, functional pieces that make everyday life feel a little calmer, a little richer, and a little more human.
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Connect with Sam & See His Work:
🌐 Spotted Horse Pottery on Etsy
📸 @spottedhorse_pottery on Instagram
Tune in now for a conversation that’s honest, soulful, and full of insight about belonging, becoming, and the courage it takes to live as your whole self.
_____________________________
Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below
Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/
Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact
Instagram: @nataliedeering
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The Many Faces of Identity: Sam Deering on Survival, Expression, and the Search for Belonging
That Wellness Podcast with Natalie Deering: Internal Family Systems (IFS) with a Twist
Manage episode 479533638 series 3447075
In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with my brother, Sam Deering, to explore the layered journey of identity—how it forms, evolves, fractures, and heals over a lifetime.
Sam shares openly about his search for belonging through many identities. We dive into big questions like Who am I? and Where do I belong?, weaving in the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) to understand how parts of ourselves are shaped by survival, societal pressures, and the deep human need for connection.
_________________________
We explore:
What identity really means, and why it matters
How society pressures us to exile parts of who we are
The desperate human need for belonging and connection
Sam’s identity journey
How anger became a tool for survival and expression as a man
Lessons the military taught him about values, boundaries, and self-trust
Using creativity and boundaries to channel identity healthily
How Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy sheds light on identity fragmentation and healing
The power of acceptance, kindness, and making space for mistakes
Why diversifying your identity is essential for resilience and wholeness
Sam speaks with honesty, humor, and hard-won wisdom about how belonging isn't something we find "out there"—it's something we reclaim inside ourselves, one part at a time.
________________________
About Sam Deering
Sam Deering is a potter living in the hills of southern New Hampshire, working with one of humanity’s oldest mediums: clay. After leaving the military and enrolling in a college pottery class on the GI Bill, Sam found a new path—one rooted in simplicity, creativity, and grounded living. He apprenticed under master potter Kevin Crowe at Tye River Pottery in Virginia, and today he creates beautiful, functional pieces that make everyday life feel a little calmer, a little richer, and a little more human.
_______________________________
Connect with Sam & See His Work:
🌐 Spotted Horse Pottery on Etsy
📸 @spottedhorse_pottery on Instagram
Tune in now for a conversation that’s honest, soulful, and full of insight about belonging, becoming, and the courage it takes to live as your whole self.
_____________________________
Want to work with Natalie? Contact her below
Website: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/
Contact: https://www.ndwellnessservices.com/contact
Instagram: @nataliedeering
_____________________________
Donate to the podcast Here!
Interested in sponsoring an episode of the podcast? Upgrade your business and let more people know about your amazing services or products by reaching hundreds to thousands of people by sponsoring an episode for only $100! Please email [email protected] for more information. Thank you for the support!
*Please support the podcast by following, rating, and leaving a review*
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