Freedom & Flourish

Breaking free from diet culture, the podcast you didn't know you needed. 
Interviews with fitness professionals, athletes, dietitians, mental health professionals and real women designed to help you develop a strong healthy body without the ups and downs of dieting. Insightful, inspiring, authentic conversations that will transform your relationship with food, while nourishing and loving the body God gave you. Join us for some laughs, cries and aha moments as we discuss weight stigma, disordered eating, body image, nutrition education, intuitive eating and more.

9: Negative Thoughts: Monica Hansen on how the enemy works against us

Monica Hanson opens up about her journey through spiritual warfare, sharing her personal testimony and offering practical ways to overcome life’s challenges by putting on the full armor of God. She emphasizes the power and authority we have through Christ, encouraging us to stand firm against the enemy’s attacks. We speak vulnerably about struggles with emotional eating, binge eating, and body image issues. Sharing the profound truth that our identity is found in Christ, and it's through His word that we can fight the lies of the enemy. Together, they discuss the damaging cycle of binge eating and self-punishment, which stands in direct contrast to the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross. Monica remind us of the importance of turning to God for help, understanding that He is the ultimate answer to our struggles. She encourage listeners to lean on Him, and to carry their burdens with the faith that God will provide the strength and grace to overcome them. It's the power of praising God even in the midst of life’s storms, trusting in His purpose and plan for our lives that gives us freedom.Connect with Monica Hansen https://monica-hansen.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GracefulWarrior8 https://warriorsofgod70.podbean.com/     Host: Jill Moellering, Nutritional Therapy PractitionerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomandflourish Website: https://www.wholebeanwellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholebeanwellness/ Free Discovery Call: https://tinyurl.com/wbw24      Sound Bites "I came to the point where I just, I couldn't carry my burdens anymore of knowing the sin that I had in my life and running from God." "The enemy wants to tear us to shreds." "Understanding that if it's anything that's not the truth, if it doesn't come from love, if I have any thought that isn't about joy, peace, and love, it's coming from the enemy." "We use it as maybe a way of punishment." "We are taking away what Christ did on the cross and saying, you know what, that wasn't good enough." "Cast our burdens before Him because He cares for us."

09-09
48:04

8: Trauma and Eating Behaviors: Kimberley Berlin LCSW shares the spiritual and neurological practices to overcoming

Kimberley Berlin, LCSW, shares with us how we can heal from stress eating, binge eating, overeating, self -sabotage and sugar addiction through a modern day neuroscience approach mixed with spirituality. So she is an integrated addiction and trauma therapist. She uses Western and Eastern approaches for addiction, trauma, anxiety, and depression. She's also the author of Rise in Recovery, The Spiritual Path for Healing Addiction, where she introduces the powerful effects of spiritual practices to help those struggling.   Connect with Kimberley Berlin, LCSW https://www.kimberleyberlin.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberley-berlin-lcsw/https://www.facebook.com/KimberleyLBerlinLCSW/https://www.instagram.com/kimberleyberlinlcsw   Host: Jill Moellering, Nutritional Therapy PractitionerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomandflourish Website: https://www.wholebeanwellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholebeanwellness/ Free Discovery Call: https://tinyurl.com/wbw24     Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kimberly Berlin and the Topic of Healing from Stress Eating and Trauma 02:37 Defining Trauma and Its Impact on Stress Eating and Overeating 08:45 The Importance of Identifying and Healing Trauma

08-20
53:18

7: The Pillars to Ending Emotional Eating: Dr. Rosemarie Downer on Self-Worth, Self-Awareness, and Self-Care

Dr. Rosemarie Downer, a prolific author and expert in leadership, spiritual growth, and personal development, joins us in this inspiring episode. She dives into the three pillars of self-worth, self-awareness, and self-care, explaining how these core principles are essential for everyone, especially those struggling with dieting, emotional eating, and binge eating. Join us as we explore these topics as well as emotional eating, purpose, forgiveness and the healing power of Christ.      Connect with Dr Rosemarie Downer Website: www.booksbyrosemarie.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/booksbyrosemarie/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/books_by_rosemarie/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BooksRosemarie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@booksbyrosemarie     Host: Jill Moellering, Nutritional Therapy PractitionerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomandflourish Website: https://www.wholebeanwellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholebeanwellness/ Free Discovery Call: https://tinyurl.com/wbw24   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Dr. Rosemary Downer 02:30 Discovering Emotional Healing Through Christ 05:31 

08-06
38:51

6: Digestive Issues and Self-Confidence: Lea Dombrowski on Taking a Holistic Approach

Leah Dobrowski is a holistic health coach and nutritionist who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming gut issues and building self-confidence. Leah emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, urging individuals not to accept dismissive answers from healthcare professionals. She passionately encourages women to listen to their bodies, actively seek help, and persist in their self-care journeys. She shares actionable steps for prevention and proactive self-care, pointing out that taking care of oneself today is essential for a healthier tomorrow. By implementing these strategies, you can avoid future health problems and ensure long-term well-being.   Connect with Lea: https://www.livingwithstrength.com/   Host: Jill Moellering, Nutritional Therapy PractitionerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomandflourish Website: https://www.wholebeanwellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholebeanwellness/ Free Discovery Call: https://tinyurl.com/wbw24     Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:19 The Connection Between Gut Issues and Self-Confidence 07:09 The Dismissive Attitude of Doctors and the Need for Comprehensive Care 10:14 Healing the Gut and Rebuilding the Microbiome 26:09 The Role of Lifestyle in Gut Health and Overall Well-Being 34:13 Building Self-Confidence and Never Giving Up    

07-23
38:51

5: Physical Pain and Emotional Eating: Elizabeth Kipp on Healing

If you've ever dealt with chronic pain you understand just how dibilitating that can be. It is normal for us to seek comfort in times of extreme stress, like living with chronic pain but Elizabeth Kipp is here to share her personal experience with disordered eating. Elizabeth explains how trauma can lead to a constriction and holding of energy in the body, which can manifest as chronic pain. We discuss the importance of discharging trapped energy and the connection between trauma and disordered eating. Elizabeth shares with me some tools for managing chronic pain without seeking food for comfort.    Connect with Elizabeth: Website https://Elizabeth-Kipp.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethKippStressManagement/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lizi.kipp/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethkipp/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethkipp9855/videos Amazon Author Page http://bit.ly/EKBooks Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/lizilynx/   Host: Jill Moellering, Nutritional Therapy PractitionerFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomandflourish Website: https://www.wholebeanwellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholebeanwellness/ Free Discovery Call: https://tinyurl.com/wbw24   Chapters 00:00 Healing from Chronic Pain and Addiction 04:21 

07-09
49:16

4: Overcoming Anorexia: A Journey of Healing and Resilience with Joanne Greene

Joanne Green shares her remarkable journey of overcoming immense challenges, including anorexia, cancer, a car accident, and the loss of loved ones. Her resilience and unwavering positivity through life's storms are nothing short of inspirational. Join us as Joanne recounts her healing journey and offers invaluable tips for overcoming any challenging circumstances you may face. Discover how to transform negative self-talk, find gratitude, and cultivate self-compassion from someone who has turned adversity into strength. Make sure to pick up Joanne Greenes book, By Accident: A Memoir of Letting Go, in which Joanne emerges from life-threatening calamities with a big smile and a heap of hope.   www.joanne-greene.com https://www.facebook.com/joanne.greene.984 https://www.instagram.com/joannergreene/ https://www.youtube.com/joannergreene Connect with Joanne: Website: https://www.joanne-greene.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joanne.greene.984 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannergreene/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/joannergreene   Host: Jill Moellering, Nutritional Therapy PractitionerFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomandflourish Website: https://www.wholebeanwellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholebeanwellness/     Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overcoming Taboos

06-25
37:15

3: Empowering Female Athletes: Serena Marie RD on Shifting from Shrinking to Fueling

Serena Marie is a Registered Dietitian and a running coach who specializes in helping active females shift their focus from shrinking to fueling their bodies. Serena uses a unique blend of intuitive eating, somatic counseling techniques, and a running nutrition to help female runners run free from crazy diets so that they can chase their big dreams and learn to finally feel comfortable in their bodies.   Serena teaches her clients to think of their bodies as teammates and to prioritize performance and well-being. Together we discuss strategies for building self-confidence, shifting negative self-talk and importance of letting go of dieting mindset and developing a healthy relationship with food, body and exercise.    Connect with Serena Marie RD Hydration Masterclass for Runners: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/0o2qvtg IG: https://www.instagram.com/runnergirldietitian Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-runner-bod/ Blog: https://www.serenamarierd.com/   Host: Jill Moellering, Nutritional Therapy PractitionerFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomandflourish Website: https://www.wholebeanwellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholebeanwellness/

06-11
46:28

2: Finding Balance: Female Bodybuilder Sam Knibbs on Overcoming Body Dysmorphia and Binge Eating

Sam Knibbs shares her journey with body dysmorphia, binge eating, and her flexible approach to nutrition. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, self-love, and self-growth in achieving health and fitness goals.   Connect with Sam Website: https://skfitness.ca/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/sam_skfitness/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/sam.skfitness     Host: Jill Moellering, Nutritional Therapy PractitionerFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomandflourish Website: https://www.wholebeanwellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholebeanwellness/   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sam Knibbs and her journey 02:46 From Body Dysmorphia to a Flexible Approach to Nutrition 05:56 The Power of Mindset and Self-Love in Health and Fitness 08:53 Finding Balance with an 80-20 Approach to Nutrition 12:03 Prioritizing Self-Care and Stress Management for Motivation

05-28
38:32

1: Welcome to the Freedom & Flourish Podcast

Welcome listeners to the freedom and flourish podcast where we’re breaking free from diet culture. It’s the podcast for women who have struggled with the ups and downs of dieting, negative body image, emotional eating and disordered eating habits. Join me as we talk to fitness professions, dietitians, mental health professionals and real women just like you and me who are sharing with us their experience and secrets to nourishing and loving the body God gave them while supporting our mental and emotional well being to develop and support a strong healthy body we’ll feel confident in. Get ready for some laughs, cry and aha moments as we talk about weight stigma, disordered eating, body image, nutrition education, intuitive eating and more. But before we dive in I want to remind you that this is not a substitute for professional or medical advice, this podcast is designed to provide general knowledge and support. Your health and wellbeing is your responsibility and we recommend you seek the advice from a qualified health care professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, concern or treatment.   Host: Jill Moellering, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomandflourish Website: https://www.wholebeanwellness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholebeanwellness/

05-16
14:02

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