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.
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?
An Unfed Believer is An Easy Target with Leslie Schilling
Diet culture is mentioned a lot on this podcast and for good reason! Today, Chrissy is joined by sports nutritionist, Leslie Schilling. They go deep into how an underfed believer is easy prey for the enemy—and how diet culture is at the root of that evil.
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?
Are the ‘Health At Every Size®’ Principles Biblical?
We’re digging into the Health at Every Size® principles and seeing what the Bible has to say about them. Dr. Alisa Shanks reveals the 5 principles of Health at Every Size® providing context and examples. Amy Schaller guides us through the discussion of the Biblical nature—or lack thereof—of each principle. You won’t want to miss this insightful roundtable or the podcast update!
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.
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.
Uprooting Diet Culture in The Church with Liesel Maddox
In this sweet episode, guest Liesel Maddox & Chrissy discuss a topic that’s close to their hearts: tearing down the lies of diet culture within the Church. As they dive into the intersection of faith and food, Liesel highlights the importance of aligning our understanding of food and nutrition with biblical principles and rejecting the harmful message of diet culture for the freedom of God’s people.
Overcoming Food and Body Shame Through Old School Story Work with Kristen Bunger
In this episode, guest Kristen Bunger, MS, RD sheds light on how body image issues and the influence of diet culture are intricately tied to distorted perceptions. You’ll discover the transformative potential of “story work” to gain insights that will empower you to see yourself with renewed accuracy and grace.
My Health Condition Has Me Strugglin’ to Eat Well & Feel Free with Amanda Reynolds
At the beginning of each new year, there’s an influx of societal pressures telling us what we should or should not be doing for our bodies. It can be challenging enough to navigate, but what if you’re affected by a health condition or limitation on top of it all?
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.)
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.
Finding Healing and Freedom From Body Objectification, with Kirsten Schmidt, Part 2
Chrissy Kirkman and Kirsten Schmidt are back for the second part of their engaging conversation. This time, they dive deeper into crucial topics like body image and self-worth. Kirsten shares profound insights on how our perception of our bodies relates to broader cultural issues.explore how to become better stewards of our bodies and play a role in helping others recognize God’s original and beautiful design for our bodies, free from shame.
Finding Healing and Freedom From Body Objectification, with Kirsten Schmidt, Part 1
In this first part of a two-part series, host Chrissy Kirkman collaborates with certified health coach Kirsten Schmidt to explore body objectification in today’s culture. Kirsten highlights the dangers of idolizing health, which can lead to harmful comparisons and pressures, and explains how shame can hinder our ability to view our bodies as unique gifts that merit respect and care.
Guiding Our Kids Through Diet Culture, with Dr. Megan Osborne
Chrissy and Dr. Megan Osborne discuss raising emotionally healthy kids in a diet-focused society. Dr. Osborne shares insights from children's books on teaching kids about food, body image, and fostering a positive relationship with food. This conversation is vital for parents and caregivers seeking to support kids' emotional well-being and protect them from harmful diet culture.