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How I Found Freedom from Food Shame Through Faith


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Have you ever felt trapped in cycles of food shame, emotional eating, or disordered eating? In this episode, I share my story of how Jesus met me in the middle of binge eating, bulimia, and anorexic patterns—and how His Word brought lasting freedom.

⚠️ Disclaimer & Trigger Warning:This episode discusses sensitive topics including disordered eating, binge eating, bulimia, and anorexia. I am not a medical professional. This is my personal story and faith perspective, not medical advice. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek professional help and use the resources linked below.

💡 What you’ll hear in this episode:

  • My journey through emotional eating, binge eating, bulimia, and anorexia
  • The science behind disordered eating (dopamine, control, and brain patterns)
  • How Scripture brings healing and breaks chains of shame
  • Practical steps: confession, accountability, and walking in freedom with Christ

📌 Helpful Resources

  • National Eating Disorders Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
  • Binge Eating: https://jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40337-022-00531-y
  • Binge Eating (NIH): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6601331/
  • Bulimia Nervosa (NIH): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4392812/
  • Bulimia Nervosa (Cleveland Clinic): https://www.ccjm.org/content/88/6/333
  • Anorexia Nervosa (NIH): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6480957/
  • Anorexia Nervosa (Cell Press): https://www.cell.com/trends/neurosciences/fulltext/S0166-2236(13)00006-4

No matter where you are, there is hope, healing, and freedom available through Jesus.

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My Lighthouse PodcastBy Alex Vaughn | Christian Podcast