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.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Diet Culture Soup with Dr. Alisa Shanks
A marinade infuses flavor. Unfortunately, we live in a diet culture infused with toxic messages about size, shape, body image, worth, value, what is and isn't "okay" to eat, how our bodies are "supposed" to look, and other lies from the enemy. Listen as Dr. Alisa Shanks helps us see how even in the midst of an eating disorder, God is the God of hope, healing, and restoration.
Food, Body, and Freedom in Christ with Travis Stewart
What does it mean to embrace a live-body experience by expressing gratitude for how your body functions? Counselor, recovery coach, and FINDINGbalance board member, Travis Stewart takes us through a journey of exploring how we use food and bodies in our culture, what the Bible teaches us about the body, and finding TRUE freedom and healing in Christ.