Hello, Freedom! Liesl Dunlap’s Journey to Freedom from Disordered Eating Bondage
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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.

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Hello, Freedom! How Rece Dunlap Overcame ARFID
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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.

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Processing Grief with God Instead of Food with Brittany Wilson, RDN, LN
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Processing Grief with God Instead of Food with Brittany Wilson, RDN, LN

If you’ve ever turned to food instead of God for comfort, you’re not alone. Join host and FINDINGbalance Executive Director, Chrissy Kirkman in her conversation with Brittany Wilson, RDN, LN as they explore the challenges of processing grief and trauma, overcoming triggers, and shifting focus towards positive experiences and memories instead of negative cycles.

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Escaping the Cycle of Shame in Recovery with Travis Stewart
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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.

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3 Mistakes Most People Make in Recovery and What To Do Instead with Brittany Braswell
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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.

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Guiding Our Kids Through Diet Culture, with Dr. Megan Osborne
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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.

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