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?
Make Mealtime Easier with Ann Kent
Mealtime can be such a challenge for so many of us! From being single and feeling mentally drained, to having a household of picky eaters, to recovering from an eating disorder—the challenges are real. The noise is real. The pressure is real. So how can we make mealtime easier? And… is that even possible?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Have You Been Misinformed About Gluttony? with Char-Lee Cassel
Explore the question, “Have you been misled about gluttony?” with Chrissy and Char-Lee Cassel, MS, RDN, ACSM-CEP. They unpack cultural and biblical perspectives on gluttony, revealing where common beliefs may not align with God’s truth, and invite listeners to discover a more Christ-centered understanding of this often-misunderstood topic.
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! 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.
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.
Live Free from ED and The Gang with Kassandra Baker
Chrissy chats with Kassandra Baker - a certified health, life, and mental health coach who specializes in helping people break free from the negative cycle of disordered eating. Together, they discuss the challenges of living with and overcoming an eating disorder – and the many negative thoughts and behaviors that often accompany disordered eating.
Diversity in The Kingdom of God with Jessica-Lauren Newby
How do you practice nourishing yourself in a way that honors God and cares for your body? Have you considered that more than one body type reflects His image? Host Chrissy Kirkman talks with private practitioner and speaker, Jessica-Lauren Newby, drive home what the Bible says about caring for our bodies– and celebrating them according to His perfect and diverse design.