
Episode 115: Healing Food Struggles from the Inside Out with IFS Therapist, Tammy Sollenberger
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
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