#19 Michael Schiesser on Divorcing with Love, the Bondage of Blame, and Family Constellations

Michael Schiesser has been a powerful force in my life, helping me to grow in ways where I was not looking for growth. This in part is due to the curriculum he has created through the Inner Journey Institute that operates trainings in both the USA and Canada, and to his passion for serving others on their journeys.

German born, Michael was raised under the influence and aftermath of World War II, with a father who served in the German Army. Michael spent 5 years with the Bavarian Police Force before feeling pulled into the realms of psychology and spirituality, where he has been rooted for more than 3 decades.

After becoming a father to a son with congenital brain underdevelopment, and suffering a sudden separation from his wife, Michael found himself entrenched in the hardest period of his life, one during which he completed deep personal inquiry. Through that inquiry and the adoption of total personal accountability, Michael found space to heal and went on to create a loving friendship and business partnership with his ex-wife. Their book, Divorcing with Love, is a memoir of their healing journey and a guidebook for anyone experiencing separation from an intimate partner.

As a facilitator of Family Constellations, Michael is highly skilled in helping people to reconnect with disconnected parts of the familial psyche to allow for healing. In this episode, we talk about his Family Constellation work, his year at Osho’s “ranch” in Oregon in the early 80s, and the lessons he has been gifted by both his son and ex-wife. This is a heart-warming journey full of advice for anyone braving challenging times.

Please enjoy this episode of Salish Wolf with Michael Schiesser.

Episode Links:

Divorced with Love by Michael Schiesser and Neelama Eyres

Inner Journey Institute

The Diamond Approachby A. H. Almaas

Email Michael – michaelijs@gmail.com

Anchor Point Links:

Men’s Retreats at Anchor Point Expeditions