Episode 6: Jason Blydell

In this episode, hosts Bill and Marty are joined by Jason Blydell, an IFS coach, former Division I athlete, and Marine Corps officer. In this candid discussion, Jason shares his personal journey of transformation, deep healing, and spiritual awakening after losing his father. The conversation explores the nuances of ontological coaching, the impact of presence-centric approaches, and the profound effects of Jason's work with high-performing leaders.

About Jason Blydell:

Jason is a former two-sport Division I athlete and combat-tested Marine Corps officer who now guides leaders through deep inner transformation. After losing his father and the identities he once clung to—son, athlete, warrior—Jason embarked on a journey of profound healing, purpose, and spiritual awakening. Through his work at Gone Beyond Leadership, he helps high-performing leaders move beyond external achievement and reconnect with a deeper, truer source of power—leading from love, freedom, and wholeness. He’s a devoted father of 4, husband, and a warrior for the human spirit, standing for a new kind of leadership: soulful, embodied, and unshakably rooted in truth.

Contact Jason:
Website: www.jasonblydell.com
Email: [e-mail]
Instagram: http://instagram.com/jason_blydell
Substack: https://jasonblydell.substack.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-blydell/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:15 Jason's Background and Military Experience
06:46 Transition to Coaching and Ontological Coaching
08:43 Deep Dive into Ontological Coaching
14:36 Present-Centric Approach and Parts Work
22:54 Live Coaching Session
27:03 Earning Trust and Understanding Parts
27:50 Cultivating a Beautiful Interior World
29:16 The Power of Presence in Coaching
36:15 The Evolution of Coaching
40:27 Performance and Authenticity
42:00 Exploring Sexual Energy and Creativity
48:28 The Importance of Presence and Letting Go of Agendas
51:31 Final Reflections and Closing Thoughts

Show notes:

• John O’Donohue (poet) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_O%27Donohue
• Aletheia Coaching Program - https://integralunfoldment.com/
• Gone Beyond Leadership
• Contact Marty - [e-mail]
• Contact Bill - [e-mail]
• True You Podcast Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/trueyoupodcast
• Would you like to be a guest on our podcast? Complete this form to apply: https://forms.gle/Fre2eEmiNoDPYKmp9
• Internal Family Systems - https://ifs-institute.com/
• Bill Tierney Coaching - https://www.billtierneycoaching.com/
• ‘Listening is the Key', Dr. Kettelhut’s website - https://www.listeningisthekey.com/
• Marty’s new book, ‘Leadership as Relation’ - https://amzn.to/3KKkCZO
• Marty’s earlier book, ‘Listen… Till You Disappear’ - https://amzn.to/3XmoiZd
• Parts Work Practice - Free IFS Practice Group Sessions - https://www.partsworkpractice.com