Moving From Nutritional Discord to Hormonal Harmony, Part 2, with Wendie Taylor
In this second half of a two-part conversation about nutrition, hormonal balance, and freedom from food issues in the midst of perimenopause, host Chrissy Kirkman and special guest Wendie Taylor, MBA, RDN talk about how to better support your body with nourishment and self-compassion.
Moving From Nutritional Discord to Hormonal Harmony, Part 1, with Wendie Taylor
Host Chrissy Kirkman invited her personal dietitian, Wendie Taylor, MBA, RDN to talk through the variety of changes women face during the fabulous perimenopause phase of life when diet culture and food struggles can feel even more overwhelming to navigate. They also touch on topics like infertility, miscarriage, and grieving what might have been.
Breaking Free Through Healing Prayer with Kassandra Baker
Healing prayer has a powerful impact on breaking free from the bondage of past negative experiences and trauma. As a certified health, life, and mental health coach, Kassandra Baker has much to share on how our brains work when it comes to healing and how we can navigate our thoughts and emotions to “blaze new trails” that lead to freedom.
How to Reclaim Christ-Centered Agency Over Your Body with Tracy Brown
Tracy Brown joins Chrissy in this heartfelt episode to discuss a recent personal experience. Chrissy’s story highlights that, despite our progress in overcoming food and body image issues, we all face challenges that test our limits and growth, even when we have the right tools. While no one is free from these trials, with Jesus by our side we can resist the negativity and discouragement they bring.
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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! A Look Inside Eating Disorder Treatment & Recovery with Grace McCready
In the final installment of our “Hello, Freedom! Summer Road Trip” series, author and blogger Grace McCready, shares how she overcame her battle with anorexia, with the support of her family and treatment team, on a journey that wasn’t easy.
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.
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.