In this episode of the Be Well Now Method podcast, Janet Huehls speaks with Manya Ronay about the Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach to emotional health and eating. They discuss the importance of recognizing all parts of ourselves, the balance between managers and firefighters in our psyche, and how to create a safe space for healing. Manya shares practical steps for incorporating IFS into daily life, emphasizing the need for self-compassion and curiosity in our journey towards wholeness.Resources for Finding Balance in Eating with IFS IFS Eating Cycle: https://www.meetmanya.com/ifs-eating-cycleSample questions: What does the part want to be called? What does the part want you to know?How is the part trying to help you? What is it afraid would happen if it didn’t do its job? IFS Meditations: https://www.youtube.com/@ManyaRonayConnect with Manya:Manya Ronay is a Level 3 Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner and Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) living in Israel. She works at the intersection of physical health and emotional health, specializing in IFS for eating and mind-body healing. Learn more about Manya and connect at: Website: www.meetmanya.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manyaronay/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083302601134LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manyagoldstein/Connect with Janet:Janet Huehls is a masters level clinical exercise physiologist, national board certified health coach and certified mindful movement teacher. She created The Be Well Now Method as a solution to the stress of trying to do The Big Three - eat healthy, exercise regularly, and manage stress. Her program provides a way for you to be well now for people living with chronic pain, chronic stress or chronic illness. Takeaways:IFS allows us to welcome all parts of ourselves.Finding balance is crucial in health and nutrition.Self-compassion is key to healing.We can help our managers relax without eliminating them.Understanding our parts helps us navigate emotional eating.The 'firefighters' in us try to numb pain with food.Creating a safe space is essential for healing.Noticing our thoughts and feelings is the first step.All parts have positive intentions, even the critical ones.We can enjoy food within healthy boundaries.Chapters00:00Introduction to IFS and Emotional Health03:08The Importance of Wholeness in Health07:59Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS)13:01Navigating the Parts: Managers and Firefighters17:55Healing Through Acceptance and Integration19:44Understanding the Role of the Manager in Healing21:38Navigating the Confusion of Food Choices23:19Building Trust in the Body's Wisdom27:12Practical Steps for Self-Compassion and Awareness#IFS #internalfamilysystems #emotionalhealth #eatingdisorders #mindfulness #selfcompassion, #healthcoaching #balance #wholeness #foodaddiction #eatingdisordersupport , #ifstherapy