
Recording the Dialogical Self #icds2026
The official podcast of the 13th International Conference on the Dialogical Self (ICDS2026) in Thessaloniki. Hosted by psychotherapist Prodromos Tarasis, who also handles sound engineering and music. The podcast is produced in collaboration with Logo Psychis Institute and covers topics related to the dialogical self and the conference.
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Polina Roussou Internal Family Systems and the Dialogical Self Therapy Connection
In this podcast episode, psychologist Polina Roussou explores the intersection between Dialogical Self Theory (DST) and the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. Roussou explains how IFS conceptualizes the human psyche as a multiplicity of autonomous sub-personalities or "parts," all organized around a core center of wisdom known as the Self. Distinct from conventional frameworks, IFS emphasizes em

Tsabika Bafiti The Dialogical Self in Psychotherapy Training
This podcast episode features Dr. Tsabika Bafiti presenting research on the transformative journey of training systemic psychotherapists. Examined through the lens of Dialogical Self Theory (DST), the discussion explores how trainees evolve beyond mere technical mastery to cultivate an internal "observer" position.This shift enables therapists to navigate competing internal voices, detac

Peter Zomer Bridging Complexity on Dialogical Self and Edgar Morin
This podcast episode features a conversation with Peter Zomer, a Dutch leadership development specialist and practitioner of Dialogical Self Theory (DST). Recounting his insights from an international conference in Thessaloniki, Zomer introduces the work of French thinker Edgar Morin, proposing complexity theory as a compelling framework to enrich and extend DST.The dialogue emphasizes the need fo

Reinekke Lengelle Writing the Self: Narratives of Loss and Resilience
This episode featuring Dr. Reinekke Lengelle, professor at Athabasca University in Canada, as she explores the therapeutic power of self-writing. Grounded in her research and creative work, Dr. Lengelle discusses navigating loss, grief, and marital separation, introducing the transformative concept of a "good divorce."Through the lens of Dialogical Self Theory, she illustrates how identi

Kiyomi Banda The Dialogical Self and Eastern Perspectives on Self-Contradiction
In this episode Kiyomi Banda a Japanese scholar explores Dialogical Self Theory and how it helps us make sense of human self-contradiction.Through personal reflections on family life and Japanese tradition, she unpacks how individuals navigate multiple, often conflicting identities in daily life. The conversation highlights key contrasts between Western and Eastern modes of thought—balancing the J

Manuel L de la Mata Benitez Narratives of Identity and Migration in Cultural Psychology
In this episode from the podcast Professor Manuel L de la Mata Benitez discusses the importance of cultural psychology in understanding the migration experience. The guest analyzes how individuals experiencing social exclusion reconstruct their identity through alternative narratives that counteract racism and xenophobia. He highlights four key pillars for immigrant survival: social support, a sel

Angela Branco semiotic cultural psychology and dialogical self theory
In this episode, Professor Angela Branco analyzes the convergence between semiotic cultural psychology and dialogical self theory. Branco suggests that "I-positions" are rooted in deep emotional fields and values that guide our thoughts and actions, often beyond our conscious awareness. She describes the self as a dynamic system rather than a static structure, introducing the concept of

Piotr Oleś Internal Conflict, Resilience, and Modern Authenticity
This episode presents a discussion from the conference on Dialogical Self Theory, featuring Professor Piotr Oleś and PhD candidates in psychology Michalina Marczewska and Gniewko Toruj. The speakers analyze how therapists help clients manage internal conflicts and contradictory voices, such as the tension between optimism and pessimism. The discussion expands to the concept of success for the youn

Miguel Gonçalves Voices and Positions
In this episode, host Prodromos Tarasis sits down with psychology professor Miguel Gonçalves during a conference on the Dialogic Self for an illuminating conversation on psychotherapy, internal voices, and human connection.In this episode, we cover:An Integrative Approach: Professor Gonçalves shares his professional journey, detailing how he blends systemic, narrative, and cognitive behavioral the

Beatrice Ligorio Education as Identity
In this episode, Professor Beatrice Ligorio analyzes the transition from the traditional, linear teaching model to a modern educational approach focused on active student participation. She argues that learning must be connected to personal identity and the development of agency, so that knowledge is meaningful and lasting rather than simple rote memorization. Ligorio emphasizes the importance of

Hubert Hermans The Birth of the Dialogical Self
In this interview, Dr. Hubert Hermans analyzes the creation of Dialogical Self Theory, which conceives human identity as a collection of multiple internal voices. The scholar describes his transition from standardized psychological measurements to a self-confrontation method, where dialogue between past, present, and future fosters personal growth. He argues that internal contradictions are not pr

Introduction
Welcome to Recording the Dialogical Self, the official podcast brought to you in collaboration with the International Conference on the Dialogical Self—#icds2026 in Thessaloniki.I’m your host, Prodromos Tarasis, and in this series, we venture into the polyphonic mind. We’ll be sitting down with leading scholars, researchers, and practitioners to unpack how internal dialogues, cultural positions, a
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