Constellations and all that...

In this episode of Constellations and All That, Tracy Cartwright chats with Yishai Gaster, a family constellation facilitator, trainer, and founder of The Constellations Path in Israel.

Yishai shares his journey into family constellations after first encountering Bert Hellinger’s work in the 1990s, and how his own approach has continued to evolve over decades of working with individuals, groups, therapists, facilitators, and doulas.

They explore the evolution of Bert Hellinger’s work, the development of clinical one-to-one constellation work, and how constellation thinking can support people through experiences of trauma, migration, cultural disconnection, and loss of connection to their roots.

Yishai also shares his perspective on resources, ancestral and cultural belonging, reconnecting with our origins, and the importance of making peace with what has come before us.

The conversation then takes an unexpected turn into the future of constellation work, as Yishai talks about developing an AI constellation facilitator and explores what happens when this deeply human and intuitive work meets emerging technology.

A fascinating conversation about roots, belonging, trauma, evolution, and the ongoing movement of constellation work into the future.
Learn more about Yishai's work:
www.yishai-gaster.com/en/about-yishai
I’d love to hear what resonates with you—drop me a message on Instagram @tracy.cartwright  and for more insights visit my website at tracycartwright.co.nz
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What if healing wasn't only about resolving trauma—but about remembering what has always been there?
In this episode, Tracy is joined by Tanja Meyburgh, senior systemic trainer, author of Reclaiming Ancestors, and founder of African Constellations. Together they explore the deeper roots of ancestral healing, embodiment, and the relationship between family, land, and belonging.
Drawing on more than two decades of experience in Family Constellations and systemic work, Tanja shares how indigenous wisdom, movement, and ritual have shaped her approach to healing. The conversation moves beyond inherited trauma into a richer understanding of what it means to reconnect with our ancestors, our bodies, and the collective stories we carry.
In this episode, we explore:
Why healing isn't only about trauma—it's also about relationship.
How the body remembers what the mind cannot.
The role of embodiment in Family Constellations.
Honouring the wisdom of the land and indigenous traditions.
Parenting, perfection, and letting go of the need to "heal everything."
If you're curious about Family Constellations, ancestral wisdom, or embodied healing, this conversation offers thoughtful insights and practical reflections that will stay with you long after the episode ends.
Learn more about Tanja and her work:
• www.tanjameyburgh.com
• www.africanconstellations.co.za
I’d love to hear what resonates with you—drop me a message on Instagram @tracy.cartwright  and for more insights visit my website at tracycartwright.co.nz
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What happens when artificial intelligence meets the deeply human work of Family Constellations?

In this thought-provoking episode of Constellations and All That, Tracy Cartwright is joined by Lap Fung Cheng, a Systemic Constellation Facilitator and Trainer who has worked extensively throughout mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. As one of the pioneers of Family Constellations in China, Lap brings a unique perspective on integrating emerging technology with systemic practice.

Together, they explore how AI is beginning to support the learning and practice of Family Constellations and where its limits lie. Lap shares how he's developing AI tools to help students learn faster, using thousands of real-life constellation cases while emphasising that human intuition, presence, and the ability to read the field remain uniquely human.

The conversation also explores:

How AI can support Family Constellations without replacing facilitators
Why intuition and presence cannot be replicated by technology
The "Wi-Fi" and "iCloud" metaphor for understanding the constellation field
Bringing Family Constellations to China and making the work more accessible
The future of healing, consciousness, and systemic work in an AI-driven world
How evolving family systems may shape the future of humanity
Whether you're an experienced facilitator, a student of Family Constellations, or simply curious about how technology is reshaping the helping professions, this conversation offers fresh perspectives on where innovation and human wisdom meet.

🎬 Watch Lap Fung Cheng's AI short film:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EN6vhv3W7/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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In this episode of Constellations and All That, Tracy sits down with South African family constellations facilitator, shamanic practitioner, and diviner Robyn Fergus.
Robyn shares her extraordinary journey from the corporate world into healing work, revealing how ancestral wisdom, indigenous traditions, and family constellations found her when she needed them most. 
Together, they explore the profound connection between family systems, African spiritual traditions, drumming, divination, rituals, and the unseen forces that shape our lives.
The conversation also dives into:
 How ancestors guide healing 
 The difference between divination and family constellations 
 Shamanic practices within constellation work 
 The role of drums, animals, and nature in healing 
 Powerful constellation exercises that create lasting transformation 
 Why healing isn't about fixing—but restoring balance and order 
This episode offers profound insights into listening to the wisdom of the field and trusting what cannot always be explained.
Learn more about Robyn's work: https://innerpeacehealing.co.za
Facebook:www.facebook.com/InnerPeaceHealings
I’d love to hear what resonates with you—drop me a message on Instagram @tracy.cartwright  and for more insights visit my website at tracycartwright.co.nz
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What if children's behaviour is inviting us to look beyond what's happening on the surface?

In this episode, Tracy is joined by Helen Younan-Barrett, founder of The Family Systems Hub, mental health social worker, play therapist, Gestalt psychotherapist, and Family Constellations facilitator with more than 23 years of experience supporting children, parents, and families.

Together they explore how children's behaviour can often reflect the wider family system, why healing isn't about "fixing" the child, and how Family Constellations and play therapy can help uncover the hidden stories shaping family life.

Helen also shares her own journey as the daughter of Assyrian refugee parents, and how reconnecting with her family story and ancestry has transformed both her life and the way she supports others.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• Why children's behaviour is often communication rather than the problem
• How family patterns can influence emotional wellbeing across generations
• The connection between play therapy and Family Constellations
• Supporting both children and parents with greater curiosity and compassion
• Finding the gifts that can emerge from even the most difficult family experiences
Learn more about Helen's work:
www.thefamilysystemshub.com
I’d love to hear what resonates with you—drop me a message on Instagram @tracy.cartwright  and for more insights visit my website at tracycartwright.co.nz
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