The One Inside: An Internal Family Systems (IFS) podcast

Unburdened Eating with Jeanne Catanzaro

Nov 27, 2024

Jeanne Catanzaro, an IFS therapist and author, delves into the complex relationships we foster with food and our bodies. She unpacks the impact of diet culture and societal pressures, advocating for self-compassion and curiosity over judgment. Healing isn't about strict diets but nurturing trust with our inner selves. The conversation emphasizes embracing one's body image through compassion and exploring personal burdens to foster freedom in eating. Jeanne's insights provide a transformative path towards 'unburdened eating' and holistic well-being.

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Quick takeaways

Diet culture is intertwined with legacy burdens, necessitating exploration to unburden parts shaped by societal expectations and pressures.

Identifying and soothing internal critics is crucial for fostering compassion towards oneself and improving relationships with food and body image.

Self-led eating emphasizes present-moment awareness and trust-building with our parts, shifting focus away from perfectionism towards genuine body care.

Deep dives

Exploring Unburdened Eating

The concept of 'unburdened eating' is introduced as an essential aspect of emotional well-being, highlighting the idea that many individuals engage in extensive therapeutic work yet neglect their relationship with food and body image. Often, people carry burdens such as shame and anxiety related to their bodies, which they tend to exile rather than explore during therapy. This oversight occurs partly because therapists may not address the emotional connections surrounding food, neglecting critical moments of inquiry into a client's feelings about their eating habits. The discussion emphasizes the need for therapists to cultivate curiosity about clients' relationships with food and to explore these 'trailheads' for deeper emotional understanding.

Intro

2min

Grounding Experiences: Food and Body Image

22min

Nurturing Self-Trust in Eating and Well-Being

12min

Embracing Freedom Through Compassionate Body Image

2min

Navigating Isolation and IFS Insights

8min

Navigating Professional Admiration and Personal Connection

3min

Reflections on Family, Cooking, and Community

4min

In this episode I chat with Jeanne Catanzaro, an IFS therapist, educator, and author of Unburdened Eating: Healing Relationships with Food and Body. We talk diet culture, internal critics, and the societal pressure to view our bodies as projects. Legacy burdens, cultural messaging, and our protectors shape our relationship with food and body image. Jeanne explains how healing these parts with IFS can lead to a more compassionate and Self-Led approach to eating and wellbeing.

Key Takeaways:

Diet culture is deeply rooted in legacy burdens; how can we begin to unburden parts influenced by societal expectations?
Many of us start the day with critical voices driving us—learning to identify and soothe these critics is a key first step.
Healing our relationship with food begins with curiosity, not judgment.
Self-led eating involves negotiating with parts and focusing on what your body needs in the present moment.
Unburdened eating is not a diet—it’s about building trust with our parts and moving away from perfectionism.

About Jeanne Catanzaro: Jeanne Catanzaro is an IFS therapist, educator, and author specializing in helping individuals heal their relationships with food and body. Her new book, Unburdened Eating: Healing Relationships with Food and Body, offers a compassionate guide to transforming these dynamics through an Internal Family Systems lens. In addition to her role in helping to lead the IFS Institute, she offers workshops and retreats on Unburdened Eating and IFS. www.jeannecatanzaro.com

Thank you to Pisgah Coaching Institute for sponsoring this episode.

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