Navigating Information Pollution with God’s Grace with Kirsten Schmidt
Maybe you know the feeling... you find yourself thinking about your body image struggles or those familiar food hurdles, so you go to social media or podcasts or audiobooks to see what you can learn. And it seems you can't stop scrolling. Somehow you look up and hours have gone by. And then the shame spiral begins.
Well, friend, there’s NO shame here! You aren't facing this battle alone. So, what can you do when you notice something isn't enhancing your life or your walk with Jesus?
Kirsten Schmidt returns to the podcast to discuss what information pollution is, how the enemy uses it to keep us stuck, how it prevents root cause solutions, and what to do when you first notice you’re shaming yourself.
Food issues or not, this episode can help you navigate digital clutter through a Gospel lens.
In this episode, we cover:
What information pollution is
How information pollution is tied to The Fall
How information pollution prevents root cause solutions
If it’s possible to find helpful advice or support on social media
What’s fueling information pollution
Why it always seems like we’re finding new information
How information pollution affects us hitting our goals
How lack is tied to this information overload
What to do when you find yourself feeling shame
When to consider a social media detox
This is for us to become aware and enlightened about a tool that the enemy uses to disconnect us from one another, ourselves, and the Lord. And now that we know, we can start to take steps toward changing the situation.
One step at a time—that is how we pull away from self-sabotage, overwhelm, and the digital clutter in our brains. And get back into an intentional connection with Jesus.
As we mentioned in the show, you’re always welcome to send us your prayer request via email at prayer@findingbalance.com
More About Kirsten Schmidt
Kirsten is a Certified Health Coach specializing in behavior change and intuitive eating. She has two degrees, one in Kinesiology and one in Human Nutrition. She founded the company Totus Wellness to help Christian women learn to sustainably steward and nourish their bodies the way God designed. She specializes in creating behavior change by getting to the root of the beliefs and behaviors that are keeping women stuck in dysfunctional cycles around health and body image.
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Links & Mentioned Resources
Related Episodes:
Finding Healing and Freedom From Body Objectification (Pt 1)
Finding Healing and Freedom From Body Objectification (Pt 2)
Connect with Kirsten:
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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.
