About this episode

The episode explores the concept of the inner critic and how to respond to it with compassion, featuring insights from Dr. Jeanne Catanzaro on Internal Family Systems.

“I want to offer you a perspective shift when it comes to your inner a-hole voice. What if that voice and even your struggles with food are not actually the problem? What if they are trying to help you?” What if your inner critic isn’t the enemy, but a protective part of you? In this episode, I’m joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Jeanne Catanzaro to explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help you understand the different “parts” driving your thoughts and behaviors around food. We unpack why dieting can feel safe even when it’s not serving you, and how to replace self-criticism with curiosity and compassion so you can break free from old cycles and build a healthier, more supportive relationship with yourself. What You’ll Learn: Where your inner critic really comes from, and why it’s so loud about food and body Why dieting and controlling food can serve as coping mechanisms (and what they’re trying to protect you from) How the tug of war between food freedom and restriction happens inside, and why it actually makes sense Steps to start responding to your inner critic with curiosity and compassion rather than shame What it means (and looks like) to approach your…

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