Find Freedom in Christ from Overexercise with Nicole Speeney
Today, we’re diving into the sensitive yet powerful topic of movement, from a blessing to a burden. But more than that, how we can get back to it being a blessing by learning to find freedom in Christ.
Excessive exercise can feel like an impossible, daunting task to break free from, but Nicole Speeney has walked this path personally and professionally as a Registered Dietitian.
If you’ve felt the pressure to earn your worth through workouts or struggled with anxiety around rest and movement…this episode is for you!
In this conversation, we’ll define what excessive exercise is, how the enemy tries to derail us with comparison, and how your relationship with movement can shift from burdensome to healthy.
In this episode, we cover:
What is considered excessive exercise
Behavioral, physiological, and emotional signs that can indicate excessive exercise
A problem to look out for with external tracking devices
How Nicole’s D1 collegiate career guided her on this path as a dietitian
What high achievers should look out for with exercise and movement
The process of grieving an old identity to make space for the new
The lack of support for athletes transitioning out of sport
What’s really under the struggle with food and movement
Practical faith-filled tools to help you shift your relationship with movement
How the enemy tries to derail us with comparison and what to do about it
How to balance activity and rest as a part of spiritual stewardship
Freedom does not mean giving up on movement. It means reclaiming it as the gift that it is!
“If you are not intentionally giving your body the rest that it needs, your body will rest when it's not convenient for you."- Nicole Speeney.
Remember, you do not have to do this alone. Freedom from overexercise is possible through Christ's grace. And movement can become an act of worship. If you're on this journey or you want to share your story, reach out! We’re here to walk alongside you.
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More About Nicole Speeney
Nicole Speeney is a registered dietitian and former Division 1 athlete, passionate about helping people heal their relationship with food and body image. After overcoming her own struggle with disordered eating in college, Nicole now supports clients through a non-diet, weight-inclusive, and faith-based approach rooted in intuitive eating and nutrition science. She owns Expedition Nutrition and is also contracted with Maddox Nutrition, a virtual practice based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Be Balanced counseling and wellness, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Outside of her work, Nicole loves CrossFit, concerts, high school, hot coffee, and time with her husband and puppy, Lily.
Related Episodes
Uprooting Diet Culture in The Church with Liesel Maddox
Mentioned Scriptures
1 Peter 5:7 and 1 Corinthians
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
The Daily Vitamin eDevo: A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups: Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Christian Treatment Finder: Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course: A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
CREDITS
Interlude music by “Hotham” – Morning Thoughts
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” – Old Jeans (Funk)
Wrap-up music by Jesse Quinn – Christian Instrumental
Production & Editing by Leah Bryant Co
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. If you desire to receive faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com to browse professionals with a Kingdom campaign against eating disorders.
