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Feb 2025
52m 49s

Episode 115: Healing Food Struggles from...

ELLIE ROME
About this episode

Do you struggle with yo-yo dieting, food cravings, restriction and binge cycles or self-sabotaging your efforts to be healthy?


In this episode of the Mindfulbellie podcast, host Ellie Rome interviewsTammy Sollenberger, an expert in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. They explore the transformative power of IFS in understanding and healing the different parts of ourselves, particularly in relation to food and emotional responses. Tammy explains the roles of managers, firefighters, and exiles within our psyche, and how these parts interact to protect us from pain and discomfort. The conversation delves into the processes of unblending, befriending parts, and the unburdening process, offering listeners practical insights into navigating their own emotional landscapes and fostering self-compassion.


Takeaways

  • IFS is a transformative framework for healing.
  • Understanding our parts helps in emotional healing.
  • Safety is a primary concern for our parts.
  • Curiosity towards our parts fosters healing.
  • The unburdening process allows for releasing shame.
  • Dissociative parts need to be acknowledged and befriended.
  • Food can be a coping mechanism for emotional pain.
  • Parts can distract us from pursuing our dreams.
  • Guilt and shame can become addictive patterns.
  • Healing is an ongoing process, not a one-time event.


Chapters


00:00 Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Its Impact

01:49 Understanding Parts and Their Roles in Our Lives

04:33 The Dynamics of Managers and Firefighters

07:17 Exiles: The Parts We Hide Away

10:20 Healing Through Awareness and Connection

13:26 The Cycle of Shame and Guilt

16:40 Navigating the Desire for Connection

19:28 Building Relationships with Our Parts

22:40 The Role of Familiar Patterns in Our Lives

25:42 Addiction to Guilt and Shame

27:44 Understanding Parts and Guilt

29:24 Exploring Fear and Anxiety

30:28 Connecting with Inner Child

34:48 Navigating Dissociation

38:52 The Unburdening Process

43:59 Ongoing Healing and Self-Compassion

45:55 Practical Steps for Self-Discovery


Connect with Tammy Sollenberger :

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ifs.tammy/

Tammy's Website:https://tammysollenberger.com/

Tammy's Podcast:The One Inside


Connect with Ellie:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mindfulbellie

Comfort Zone Retreats:www.comfortzoneretreats.com

Ellie's Virtual Breathwork, Group Coaching, & Upcoming Emotional Eating Wellness Retreats: Stay in the know for Upcoming eventswww.comfortzoneretreats.com/breathwork


#foodaddiction #sugaraddiction #bingeeating #emotionaleating #healthyhabits

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