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Old School Food Freedom
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In today’s diet-culture society, food issues and body hatred have become the norm. But you were created to be FREE. Join FINDINGbalance Executive Director Chrissy Kirkman as she interviews a wide range of Biblically-sound experts, thought-leaders, artists, and everyday people who will inspire you to interrupt negative cultural soundtracks and get back to the old-school basics of God’s original design for our relationship with food and our bodies. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
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In the next two episodes of the Old School Food Freedom Podcast, host Chrissy Kirkman teams up with certified health and nutrition coach, Kirsten Schmidt. In this first part, they're on a journey to unmask the impact of body objectification in today's culture. Kirsten talks about the dangers of elevating "being healthly" to an idol, and helps us understand how shame can destroy our ability to see our bodies as gifts. Join Chrissy and Kirsten as they dig into these profound ideas and guide you toward a more balanced way of looking at your body and well-being. And stay tuned for the second part of this insightful conversation, coming your way soon!
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LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
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Kirsten Schmidt, Certified Health & Nutrition Coach
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Free Masterclass
Mini-Course
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
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CREDITS:
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” - Old Jeans (Funk)
Interlude music by “Hotham” - Morning Thoughts
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. If you desire to receive faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com to browse professionals with a Kingdom campaign against eating disorders.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
Season 3 of the Old School Food Freedom Podcast is here! In our first episode, FINDINGbalance Executive Director and host Chrissy Kirkman chats with Megan Becker, MS, RD who highlights 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.Acknowledging that everyone is at a different stage in their awareness of diet culture's impact and the journey to freedom from it, Megan shares how embracing a grace-rooted approach, both for yourself and others, helps you discover the art of nurturing your well-being while keeping your focus on God as the ultimate source of healing and freedom.
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LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
We love hearing from you! Email your questions/feedback to admin@findingbalance.com
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Megan Becker, MS, RD
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
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IN THIS EPISODE:
Verses Mentioned: John 10:10, Ecclesiastes 9:7, Matthew 11:28-30
Grace Rooted Guide to Health
- Special Promo Code for OSFF Listeners: "PODCAST" for $5 off!
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
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CREDITS:
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” - Old Jeans (Funk)
Interlude music by “Hotham” - Morning Thoughts
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. If you desire to receive faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com to browse professionals with a Kingdom campaign against eating disorders.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
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.
Hear how God awakened Grace to a deeper level of healing and spiritual recovery as He illuminated His truth to cancel out the lies she was believing about her body and herself. Tune in to hear what real recovery looks like and be inspired to know that every small step in the right direction is always worth it.
LINKS + RESOURCES:
Grace's book: Real Recovery: What Eating Disorder Recovery Actually Looks Like
Grace's blog: Tizzie's Tidbits of Truth
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
Holy & Whole Women's Conference 2023, Fort Worth, Texas
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We love hearing from you! If you have a freedom story to share, a question for a future Q&A Mix Tape episode, want to tell us how God has shown up for you through our show, or would like the world to know what old school item or scenario you miss from back in the day, head here to leave us a voice message!
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM:
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
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CREDITS:
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. If you desire to receive faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com to browse professionals with a Kingdom campaign against eating disorders.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
In another moving installment of our "Hello, Freedom! Summer Road Trip" series, FINDINGbalance Grant Writer, Taylor Coote, shares how God led her to freedom from the bondage of 'Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder' (OSFED), a clinical category used to describe a variety of disordered eating behaviors that do not meet all the diagnostic criteria for a specific eating disorder.
In this episode, Taylor describes how dysfunctional childhood experiences created an opening for the enemy to sneak in with lies about her worth and identity as a daughter of the King. Find out how God showed up for Taylor in the middle of the road, how her college counselor helped her find treatment, the role her boyfriend-turned-husband played in supporting her through treatment and recovery, and the commitment she has made to break the generational curse of diet culture!
LINKS + RESOURCES:
Book: "Life without Ed" by Jenni Schaefer
Verses Referenced: Romans 5:8, Exodus 14:14
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
Holy & Whole Women's Conference 2023, Fort Worth, Texas
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We love hearing from you! If you have a freedom story to share, a question for a future Q&A Mix Tape episode, want to tell us how God has shown up for you through our show, or would like the world to know what old school item or scenario you miss from back in the day, head here to leave us a voice message!
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM:
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
_
CREDITS:
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. If you desire to receive faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com to browse professionals with a Kingdom campaign against eating disorders.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
In the first episode of our "Hello, Freedom! Summer Road Trip" series, you heard Rece and Liesl Dunlap share their family's story of how God helped Rece overcome Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). It was during this journey that Liesl recognized the grip that food and negative body image had on her life, moving her to seek help.
In this episode, Liesl shares with FINDINGbalance Executive Director and Old School Food Freedom host Chrissy Kirkman how the Lord illuminated hope for freedom from disordered eating bondage, the challenges she faced when choosing to seek help, and how Christ-centered community and biblical truth made all the difference in her ability to walk in true freedom.
LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
Holy & Whole Women's Conference 2023, Fort Worth, Texas
We love hearing from you! If you have a freedom story to share, a question for a future Q&A Mix Tape episode, want to tell us how God has shown up for you through our show, or would like the world to know what old school item or scenario you miss from back in the day, head here to leave us a voice message!
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM:
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
_
CREDITS:
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. If you desire to receive faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com to browse professionals with a Kingdom campaign against eating disorders.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
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 Bauer, 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.
With a strong emphasis on trusting God to walk with us on the path of healing, you'll gain insight and practical strategies for moving closer wholeness. Tune in to discover how to process grief, lean in to Jesus, and embrace your journey to freedom.
BONUS: You don't want to miss the EXCITING event announcement at the end of this episode! (Hint, we're really excited to meet YOU in person...)
LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
We love hearing from you! Email your questions/feedback to admin@findingbalance.com
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Brittany Bauer RDN, LN
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
Holy & Whole Women's Conference 2023, Fort Worth, Texas
Mentioned in this episode: Nicole Hope’s Cultivating Sabbath Classes
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SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
Psalm 18 | Psalm 22 | Psalm 31:7-10
Psalm 34:15-18 | John 16:20 | 1 Samuel 1
Matthew 5:4 | Psalm 56:8 | Romans 8:18-39
Romans 12:15
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM:
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
_
CREDITS:
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you or someone you care about is battling an eating disorder and is experiencing unmanageable thoughts or feelings, please call 911 (if in the U.S.), or visit your nearest emergency room.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
Join host and FINDINGbalance Executive Director, Chrissy Kirkman, as she chats with Travis Stewart, MA, LPC, NCC, on the challenges of breaking free from the vicious cycle of disordered eating. As Chrissy and Travis discuss the ways in which shame, negative body image, and binging behaviors can perpetuate a cycle of disordered eating, Travis shares his insights on how to break free from these patterns and develop a healthier relationship with food and your body. Through methods like telling ourselves the truth, finding life-giving support, and focusing on how God sees you, you can find true healing and begin to experience freedom!
LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
We love hearing from you! Email your questions/feedback to admin@findingbalance.com
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Travis Stewart, MA, LPC, NC
Website
Book
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
Reflective Prayer - Reflective Prayer offers a life-changing, guided prayer experience that promotes hope, healing, and change through a vital connection with God.
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IN THIS EPISODE:
Cycle of Shame PDF
The Wounded Heart - by Dan Allender
Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God - by Jamie Winship
urge911.com - Urges to use compulsive behaviors are a combination of cognitive, physical and emotional sensations which can feel strong, confusing and overwhelming. This site helps you make different choices, rewire the brain and move forward in recovery.
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
_
CREDITS:
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you or someone you care about is battling an eating disorder and is experiencing unmanageable thoughts or feelings, please call 911 (if in the U.S.), or visit your nearest emergency room.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
Here on The Old School Food Freedom Podcast, our heart’s desire is to help you find the truth and know freedom in Christ, so we’ve put together another Q&A Mix Tape episode to answer listener questions from a Christ-centered, biblical perspective. In this episode with Chrissy Kirkman, Amy Schaller, and Dr. Alisa Shanks, we answer questions like “Why do some people struggle significantly with food and body image and others don’t?”, ”I struggle to believe Health At Every Size is acceptable and good for my health. Can you help?”, “How can I stop constantly bodychecking in the mirror?”, and ”What’s the harm in posting before and after photos of weight loss or muscle gains?”. You will be both encouraged and empowered by the answers, so be sure to tune in for the conversation!
LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
We love hearing from you! Email your questions/feedback to admin@findingbalance.com
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Dr. Alisa Shanks
LinkedIn
Colorado Christian University
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
_
CREDITS:
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you or someone you care about is battling an eating disorder and is experiencing unmanageable thoughts or feelings, please call 911 (if in the U.S.), or visit your nearest emergency room.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
Join host and FINDINGbalance Executive Director, Chrissy Kirkman, for a conversation with Kassandra Baker on a new episode of The Old School Food Freedom Podcast. Kassandra is a certified health, life, and mental health coach who specializes in helping people break free from the negative cycle of disordered eating. In this episode, Chrissy and Kassandra discuss the challenges of living with and overcoming an eating disorder– and the many negative thoughts and behaviors that often accompany disordered eating. This conversation is sure to provide practical advice and inspiration for anyone looking to "live free from Ed and the Gang." Tune in to gain valuable insights and take steps towards a healthier, happier life with Kassandra Baker and Chrissy Kirkman.
LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
We love hearing from you! Email your questions/feedback to admin@findingbalance.com
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Kassandra Baker
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
Website
Resources
60-Minute Breaking Free Strategy Session: Email info@kassandrabaker.com
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
Terry Wardle, Healing Care Ministries
The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller
Try Softer by Audi Kolber
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
_
CREDITS:
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you or someone you care about is battling an eating disorder and is experiencing unmanageable thoughts or feelings, please call 911 (if in the U.S.), or visit your nearest emergency room.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
Join host and FINDINGbalance Executive Director, Chrissy Kirkman, as she interviews Brittany Braswell, MS, RDN, LD, on a new episode of The Old School Food Freedom Podcast. In their time together, they dive into the topic of recovery from disordered eating and discuss three common mistakes people make during the process. As a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in eating disorders, Brittany shares her insights on how to overcome these obstacles and find a path to sustainable recovery. Whether you're just starting out or have been in recovery for a while, this conversation is invaluable for anyone who wants to heal their relationship with food and their body. Tune in to equip yourself with this amazing insight from Brittany and Chrissy Kirkman!
LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
We love hearing from you! Email your questions/feedback to admin@findingbalance.com
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Brittany Braswell
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
Website
The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast
Instagram
The Needs Assessment
Free Workshop!
The Joy-Filled Eater Live Course
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
_
CREDITS:
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you or someone you care about is battling an eating disorder and is experiencing unmanageable thoughts or feelings, please call 911 (if in the U.S.), or visit your nearest emergency room.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
Join host and FINDINGbalance Executive Director, Chrissy Kirkman and Dr. Megan Osborne, as they discuss the topic of raising emotionally healthy kids in a culture that promotes dieting and disordered eating. Dr. Osborne offers insight from her vast array of experience in research, clinical practice, and most recently, the publishing of children's books. She shares how you can navigate teaching kids about food and body image, including tips for fostering a positive relationship with food and promoting healthy body acceptance. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone who wants to help kids thrive emotionally and avoid getting sucked into harmful diet culture.
LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
We love hearing from you! Email your questions/feedback to admin@findingbalance.com
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Dr. Megan Osborne:
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
Website
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
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CREDITS:
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
Chrissy's Letterboard Lyric Source: "Who I Am" by Ben Fuller
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you or someone you care about is battling an eating disorder and is experiencing unmanageable thoughts or feelings, please call 911 (if in the U.S.), or visit your nearest emergency room.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
Join us on the latest episode of The Old School Food Freedom Podcast, where host, and FINDINGbalance Executive Director, Chrissy Kirkman, interviews Tracy Brown, RD, LD/N, a somatic nutrition therapist specializing in trauma.
In this episode, Chrissy and Tracy dive into the topic of trauma and its impact on our lives, discussing how everyday experiences can accumulate to create trauma responses, even from pre-verbal ages. Tracy shares her expertise on the adaptive strategies of behaviors like eating disorders and the importance of acknowledging and addressing our past experiences. We pray that the eyes of your heart are enlightened to see the next right steps in the trauma healing process, so you can find freedom in God's plan for your life.
LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
We love hearing from you! Email your questions/feedback to admin@findingbalance.com
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Tracy Brown:
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
Website: tracybrownrd.com and embodieddietitian.com
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
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CREDITS:
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you or someone you care about is battling an eating disorder and is experiencing unmanageable thoughts or feelings, please call 911 (if in the U.S.), or visit your nearest emergency room.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
Join us on another episode of The Old School Food Freedom Podcast as host and FINDINGbalance Executive Director, Chrissy Kirkman, interviews Nashville singer-songwriter and artist, Laurel Taylor. You'll be on the edge of your seat both crying and laughing along as you listen!
In this conversation, Chrissy and Laurel discuss pursuing God's calling over very real struggles– including body image issues, comparison, and shame. You'll hear Laurel's incredibly touching and hope-filled testimony, the stories behind her music and her new song "Old House", and be encouraged that you, too, can have victory and freedom in Christ!
LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
We love hearing from you! Email your questions/feedback to admin@findingbalance.com
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Laurel Taylor:
Spotify
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
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CREDITS:
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you or someone you care about is battling an eating disorder and is experiencing unmanageable thoughts or feelings, please call 911 (if in the U.S.), or visit your nearest emergency room.
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Join host Chrissy Kirkman and special guest Kasey Shuler, ACSM and CPT, as they explore the transformative power of movement, revealing how it can bring joy into our lives. Kasey and Chrissy discuss overcoming movement burnout, ways to break down the mental barriers keeping us unmotivated, and small steps to help us move toward an active lifestyle for the pure joy of living in God's design – no matter where you're starting from. Tune in for this inspiring conversation as they challenge the restrictions of modern diet culture and replace them with the freedom that comes from truly embracing and enjoying the body that God has given you.
LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
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FINDINGBALANCE:
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Kasey Shuler:
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Kasey Instagram
Joyful Health Co Instagram
Free Resources to get started with Joyful Movement by Grace
Book Reference: "Try Softer" by Aundi Kolber
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
The Real Cost of Beauty Report by Dove
Pause App
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
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CREDITS:
Chrissy's Letterboard Lyrics: "Happy Dance" by MercyMe
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you or someone you care about is battling an eating disorder and is experiencing unmanageable thoughts or feelings, please call 911 (if in the U.S.), or visit your nearest emergency room.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
On this episode of the Old School Food Freedom Podcast, FINDINGbalance Executive Director and host Chrissy Kirkman continues the conversation from episode 9 with special guest, Dr. Alisa Shanks.
In this episode, Dr. Shanks further explores the topic, providing more actionable strategies for staying true to your values and goals while navigating the often-overwhelming diet culture. Gain practical advice on how to set intentions and make mindful choices that honor both your body and your faith.
Whether you're just starting your food freedom journey, or you've been on it for a while, this episode will provide valuable insights and inspiration to help you stay on track and protect your heart during the January diet frenzy!
LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
We love hearing from you! Email your questions/feedback to admin@findingbalance.com
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
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DR. ALISA SHANKS:
LinkedIn
Colorado Christian University
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
The Real Cost of Beauty Report by Dove
Pause App
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
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CREDITS:
Chrissy's Letterboard Lyrics: “Scatter” by Anne Wilson
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you or someone you care about is battling an eating disorder and is experiencing unmanageable thoughts or feelings, please call 911 (if in the U.S.), or visit your nearest emergency room.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
On this episode of the Old School Food Freedom Podcast, FINDINGbalance Executive Director and host Chrissy Kirkman is joined by special guest Dr. Alisa Shanks to discuss the importance of protecting your heart during January diet frenzy. This is PART 1 of a two-episode discussion on this topic!
As the new year begins, it's common for people to set weight loss goals and start restrictive diets, but we're here to help you flip the script with a focus on nourishing and caring for your body rather than trying to conform to societal standards.
Dr. Shanks shares her expertise on the topic and offers practical tips for how to prioritize self-care and protect your heart during the process. Tune in to learn how to navigate diet culture and make healthy choices that honor both your body and your faith.
LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
We love hearing from you! Email your questions/feedback to admin@findingbalance.com
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
DR. ALISA SHANKS:
LinkedIn
Colorado Christian University
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
The Real Cost of Beauty Report by Dove
Pause App
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
_
CREDITS:
Chrissy's Letterboard Lyrics: “Scatter” by Anne Wilson
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you or someone you care about is battling an eating disorder and is experiencing unmanageable thoughts or feelings, please call 911 (if in the U.S.), or visit your nearest emergency room.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
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?
On this episode of the Old School Food Freedom Podcast, FINDINGbalance Executive Director, Chrissy Kirkman, along with private practitioner and speaker, Jessica-Lauren Newby, MA, RDN, LD, CEDRD, IBCLC, drive home what the Bible says about caring for our bodies– and celebrating them according to His perfect and diverse design.
Listen and learn to shift your mindset on what it really means to glorify God with your body for your joy and His Kingdom purpose!
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LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
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CREDITS:
Chrissy's Letterboard Lyrics: "Pour Your Spirit Out" by Thrive Worship
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test to know the enemy you’re up against
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues. Professionals, create a profile so you can be found!
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
_
The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you or someone you care about is battling an eating disorder and is experiencing unmanageable thoughts or feelings, please call 911 (if in the U.S.), or visit your nearest emergency room.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
You're not alone in your struggles with food and body image. On the Old School Food Freedom Podcast, we're here to help you find the truth and know freedom in Christ. So we've put together this Q&A Mix Tape episode to answer your questions from a Christ-centered, biblical, and authentic perspective.
Some great questions have been submitted, so get ready to jump in and kick it old school with FINDINGbalance Executive Director, Chrissy Kirkman, and her two awesome guests, Amy Schaller and Dr. Alisa Shanks.
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SCRIPTURE RESOURCES:
BODY IMAGE
- Ephesians 2:18-10, 1 Timothy 4:8, 1 Peter 3:3-4
WEIGHT LOSS
- Matthew 6:25, Colossians 3:2, Galatians 1:9-10, Ephesians 6:10-12, Galatians 5:22-23, Mark 7:15, Ephesians 9:7, Lamentations 3:19-24, Isaiah 55:1-2
INTUITIVE EATING
- Romans 14:1-3,6b, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Galatians 1:9-10
LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
We love hearing from you! Email questions/feedback to admin@findingbalance.com
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FINDINGBALANCE:
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Facebook
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DR. ALISA SHANKS:
LinkedIn
Colorado Christian University
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
CREDITS:
Chrissy's Letterboard Lyrics: "Found" by Jenna Grace May
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test to know the enemy you’re up against
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues. Professionals, create a profile so you can be found!
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
_
The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you or someone you care about is battling an eating disorder and is experiencing unmanageable thoughts or feelings, please call 911 (if in the U.S.), or visit your nearest emergency room.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
Advertising and culture tells us we should all try to fit into one body image. But Christ's image of perfection is entirely different, and it's only through Him and through His original design that we are perfected.
In this episode, FINDINGbalance Executive Director, Chrissy Kirkman, has an inspiring discussion with registered/licensed dietitian and co-founder of the Peace With Food app, Amy Carlson. Listen in to discover new knowledge and ways of thinking that will help equip you to become who God wants you to be– no matter where you are in your journey with food and body image.
Subscribe to the Old School Food Freedom Podcast! We have so many incredible guests and conversations ahead that you won’t want to miss an episode.
LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
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CREDITS:
Chrissy's Letterboard Lyrics: "Hide" by Joy Williams
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test to know the enemy you’re up against
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced with eating issues. Professionals, create a profile so you can be found!
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
_
The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you or someone you care about is battling an eating disorder and is experiencing unmanageable thoughts or feelings, please call 911 (if in the U.S.), or visit your nearest emergency room.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support
Trauma impacts our hearts. The plan of the enemy is to use our response to keep us in bondage, many times in the form of an eating disorder. But Jesus wants to break those chains so we can live with freedom and purpose.
In this episode, FINDINGbalance Executive Director, Chrissy Kirkman, talks with the founder of Eden Therapy Co, Angelica Gonzalez, about her experiences and several practical tools we can use to recover from trauma and learn how to hear God's voice in our journey to freedom.
Subscribe to the Old School Food Freedom Podcast! We have so many incredible guests and conversations ahead that you won’t want to miss an episode.
LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
We love hearing from you! Email questions/feedback to admin@findingbalance.com
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ANGELICA GONZALEZ:
Eden Therapy Co
Instagram
CEDCN Profile
REFERENCED BOOK:
Boundless by Tasha Layton
CREDITS:
Chrissy's Letterboard Lyrics: "It Is Well" by Kristene DiMarco
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test:
Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test to know the enemy you’re up against
The Daily Vitamin eDevo:
A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups:
Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Digital Learning Library:
Library of free videos, articles, recommended books, and expert Q&A
Christian Treatment Finder:
Connecting you with Christian providers experienced with eating issues. Professionals, create a profile so you can be found!
Lasting Freedom Online Course:
A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
_
The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you or someone you care about is battling an eating disorder and is experiencing unmanageable thoughts or feelings, please call 911 (if in the U.S.), or visit your nearest emergency room.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/support