Christian Eating Disorder Treatment Options
Finding in-person eating disorder treatment as a Christian can be tough. Amie Shields of Charis Eating Disorder Care joins Chrissy to share how her Christ-centered nonprofit in Florida is helping women find true hope and healing.
Creating Space for Grace with Rebecca Feere
Our good friend, Rebecca Feere, shares a deeply personal conversation about her journey of overcoming an eating disorder and finding freedom through God’s grace. Rebecca navigated feelings of inadequacy, body image dissatisfaction, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. But by opening herself up to help and following the guidance of the Lord, she embarked on a transformative journey marked by God’s grace and the power of His Word.
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!
Setting Pride Aside to Walk In True Freedom with Gina Izbicki, RDN
Gina shares from her journey of battling body image issues and pride to embracing true freedom through faith and biblical truth. She also discusses the importance of helping the next generation fight societal pressures.
A Grace-Rooted Approach to Navigating Diet Culture as Christians, with Megan Becker
Megan Becker, MPH, RD shares with host Chrissy Kirkman how seemingly small life experiences and innocuous comments, often referred to as “micro-shame moments,” can significantly impact our self-perception. Megan emphasizes the importance of breaking free from the body-image fixation passed down through generations and discusses how grace is the key to overcoming guilt and shame narratives.
Hello, Freedom! How Taylor Coote Broke Free from OSFED
FINDINGbalance Grant Writer, Taylor Coote, shares her journey to freedom from 'Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder' (OSFED). She shares how dysfunctional childhood experiences allowed negative beliefs about her worth and identity to take root. Taylor recounts how God intervened, her college counselor guided her to treatment, and the support of her boyfriend-turned-husband during recovery.
Hello, Freedom! Liesl Dunlap’s Journey to Freedom from Disordered Eating Bondage
In the first episode of our “Hello, Freedom! Summer Road Trip” series, Liesl Dunlap and her son Rece and share their family's experience with God helping Rece overcome Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). During this journey, Liesl realized how much food and negative body image affected her life, prompting her to seek help. Liesl shares her story of finding hope for freedom from disordered eating, the challenges of seeking help, and how a Christ-centered community and biblical truth played a vital role in her journey to true freedom.
Hello, Freedom! How Rece Dunlap Overcame ARFID
In the first episode of “Hello, Freedom! Summer Road Trip,” Rece Dunlap, a Lee University student and son of FINDINGbalance's Liesl Dunlap, talks about his Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) experience. This mother-son duo shares their family's honest and humorous journey. Listen to learn about ARFID, hear Rece's treatment story, enjoy laughs, and feel inspired by how God guided them to freedom.
Escaping the Cycle of Shame in Recovery with Travis Stewart
Join FINDINGbalance Executive Director Chrissy Kirkman and Travis Stewart, MA, LPC, NCC, as they explore how shame, negative body image, and binging contribute to this cycle. Travis offers insights on developing a healthier relationship with food and body through truth-telling, supportive communities, and understanding how God sees you, paving the way to healing and freedom.
Q&A Mix Tape with Dr. Alisa Shanks & Amy Schaller
On The Old School Food Freedom Podcast, we aim to help you find truth and freedom in Christ. In this Q&A Mix Tape episode with Chrissy Kirkman, Amy Schaller, and Dr. Alisa Shanks, we address listener questions from a biblical viewpoint. We discuss topics such as why some people have strong food and body image struggles, concerns about the Health At Every Size approach, tips to stop checking your body in the mirror, and the consequences of sharing before-and-after weight loss or muscle gain photos.
3 Mistakes Most People Make in Recovery and What To Do Instead with Brittany Braswell
Brittany Braswell, MS, RDN, LD discusses recovery from eating disorders and 3 common mistakes made along the way. She offers insights on overcoming challenges and achieving lasting recovery. This conversation is helpful for anyone looking to improve their relationship with food and their body, whether they are just beginning or have been recovering for some time.
Q&A Mix Tape with Dr. Alisa Shanks and Amy Schaller
You are not alone in your struggles with food and body image. On the Old School Food Freedom Podcast, Chrissy Kirkman, Amy Schaller, and Dr. Alisa Shanks answer listener questions with a Christ-centered and biblical perspective. In this Q&A Mix Tape episode, they share honest insight to help you discover truth and experience freedom in Christ.
Back to the Table with Amy Carlson
Advertising promotes a singular body image, but Christ’s view of perfection differs. Through Him and His design, we find true perfection. In this episode, FINDINGbalance Executive Director Chrissy Kirkman speaks with registered dietitian and co-founder of the Peace With Food app, Amy Carlson. Tune in to gain insights that will guide you in becoming who God intends you to be, regardless of your food and body image journey.
Back to Eden with Angelica Gonzalez
Trauma impacts our hearts. The plan of the enemy is to use our response to keep us in bondage, many times in the form of an eating disorder. But Jesus wants to break those chains so we can live with freedom and purpose.