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Come Back to Love® Radio: How Therapy Tools Strengthen Love: Practicing Compassion in Partnership In this heartfelt episode of Come Back to Love with Robyn Vogel, Robyn sits down with therapists and life partners Heather and David Polidi, co-founders of Empowered Through Compassion, LLC. Together, they explore how therapeutic practices like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR not only transform clients’ healing but also nurture connection within their own marriage. Through honest reflections and real-life insights, Heather and David share how slowing down, pausing, and speaking “for” our emotions and not “from” them, can shift conflict into compassion. This conversation is a gentle invitation to bring self-awareness, curiosity, and love into every relationship. Topics Covered:

• How IFS and EMDR help couples navigate conflict and emotional triggers
• The power of pausing and self-reflection in moments of tension
• Speaking for your emotions instead of from them to deepen connection
• Balancing partnership, personal healing, and professional practice
• Using compassion and curiosity as tools for lasting relationship growth

Bio: David Polidi, LMHC is a licensed therapist and co-founder of Empowered Through Compassion, LLC, where he specializes in trauma-informed therapy integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. With a deep commitment to helping clients find healing and wholeness, he works with individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, neurodiversity, anxiety, and relational challenges. David is the author of IFS Informed EMDR: Creative and Collaborative Approaches (2025), offering innovative insights into blending these modalities in clinical practice. Grounded in compassion and self-leadership, his work bridges emotional and spiritual well-being to foster authentic, lasting transformation. Heather Polidi, LMHC is a licensed therapist and co-founder of Empowered Through Compassion, LLC, where she supports women, parents, and couples in healing from trauma and reclaiming their inner strength. Blending Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and trauma-informed approaches, she creates a safe, nurturing space for exploration and growth. Heather’s work is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and a deep belief in the human capacity for resilience and transformation. Through her integrative and heart-centered approach, she helps clients cultivate self-compassion, deepen connection, and create healing that ripples through their families and communities. Website: www.empoweredthroughcompassion.com Learn more about Robyn here: https://www.comebacktolove.com