Lessons to My Teenage Self with Amy Connell
Amy Connell joins Chrissy to discuss her top 5 lessons for her teenage self, alarming statistics on young women's body image, and advice for teens. They reflect on simpler times, explore social media's pros and cons, and offer tips for handling loneliness and negative self-talk.
Navigating Information Pollution with God’s Grace with Kirsten Schmidt
Kirsten Schmidt returns to the podcast to share what information pollution is, why we’re in such a season of information overload, and what God wants us to do in those moments.
Supporting Your Significant Other Through an Eating Disorder with Amy Ozier
This episode is to help anyone who is supporting someone they love through their journey to freedom from an eating disorder. That could include parents navigating the role as as a caregiver for their children, supporting a spouse or a parent through their struggles, a sibling, a friend—it’s very encompassing.
Can God Really Make Me Whole Again? with Chrissy Kirkman
There are times where we just feel broken. Overwhelmed. Hopeless. And it is in those moments that turning to the Lord is the best, most supportive thing to do. God wants to be there for us! He’s always there waiting—waiting for us to turn to Him and ask Him for support. So, what practices can we begin to add in?
Building Secure Attachment in Online Spaces with Josi Wahlert
On this healing journey, we all need relationships we can show up exactly how and where we are. Which means we need those people who are willing to sit with us in the dirt, and the pain, and just be with us in our journey. But where can we go to find those kind, compassionate space holders that help you rebuild that secure attachment?
90s Diet Culture Time Capsule with Amy Carlson
90s diet culture was all about low fat, no fat. But what else was happening in society? Chrissy found a 1995 issue of Shape Magazine stored away in her old closet and with Amy Carlson by her side, she flips through the pages, reads through headlines, and dives deeper into the times.
80s Diet Culture Time Capsule with Amy Carlson
Diet culture in the 80s greatly impacted body image for many women. But the fact that there was straight-up body image propaganda placed on the desks of young girls nationwide—how rude! From skincare to haircare to “delicious dieting” (no, we’re not making this up), this pamphlet packed a punch. But to what end? And what was the impact of this messaging?
Body Shaming Ourselves & What the Bible Says with Travis Stewart
What does the Bible reveal about body shame and image? Quite a lot it turns out! Travis Stewart is here to walk us through various scriptures and real-life examples.
Aging Gratefully with Heather Creekmore
Aging is a journey filled with wisdom, beauty, and profound growth, and there’s no need to fear or stigmatize it. In this episode, Chrissy engages in a heartfelt conversation with Heather Creekmore about transforming our perceptions of aging. Together they attack the cultural messages and unrealistic expectations placed on women to maintain a youthful appearance, and how these pressures intersect with body image issues.
Reclaim Your Summer with Heather Creekmore
Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy being with friends and family, and there’s no need to continue waiting until you’re a certain size to enjoy it. Heather Creekmore chats with Chrissy about transforming the way we see our bodies this summer including the pressures of altering our bodies for the season, the toxic messages of diet culture, and the benefits of improving the quality of the content we consume.
Somebody Testify! The Power of Authenticity in Community with Kaitlyn Cey
In this episode, guest Kaitlyn Cey and Chrissy discuss the transformative power of personal testimonies. Kaitlyn courageously shares her journey of battling body image issues and chronic illness, revealing how God met her in her darkest moments. Through their conversation, they explore the profound connection between “calling” and “testimony,” emphasizing how sharing our stories can foster authentic community and bring hope and transformation to others.
Territory Take-Back with Amia Freeman
Our enemy, Satan, has tried to steal WAY too much territory from us… and sometimes we forget that we have the power in Christ to take it back. In this conversation, Chrissy and guest Amia Freeman unravel the complexities of finding freedom in movement and explore the transformative journey of embracing “grace mode” over “beast mode”. (RED FLAG! We don’t want to do ANYTHING in his mode.)
Freedom Stories Mix Tape with Amy Schaller
Chrissy Kirkman and Amy Schaller chat about the transformative journey of healing and freedom from food and body image challenges. This special episode of the Old School Food Freedom podcast features compelling personal testimonies from listeners and members of the FINDINGbalance community!
The Enemy Lies About Body Size, But God’s Truth Leads To Freedom! with Chrissy Kirkman
In this exclusive solo episode, our host, Chrissy Kirkman, shares profound insights drawn from her personal journey. Diving into ten pervasive lies perpetuated by the enemy, Chrissy counters each with transformative truths anchored in scripture.
Jesus Showed UP at the Holy & Whole Conference! with the FINDINGbalance Team
Chrissy and her team share their transformative experiences from the 2023 Holy and Whole Women’s Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. This episode captures the heartbeat of the FINDINGbalance mission to provide Christ-centered resources to those battling food and body image issues. Join us to hear heart-felt moments and plenty of laughs!