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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
CREDITS:
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
Tell us your story!
Reclaim the holiday season! Learn tools to manage holiday food stress, set healthy boundaries with family, and sidestep common comparison traps.
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CREDITS
Interlude music by “Hotham” – Morning Thoughts
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” – Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Leah Bryant Co
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. For faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com.
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
CREDITS:
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
Tell us your story!
Reclaim the holiday season! Learn tools to manage holiday food stress, set healthy boundaries with family, and sidestep common comparison traps.
Support the show
FINDINGbalance
Website
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SpeakPipe - send us a voice message
CREDITS
Interlude music by “Hotham” – Morning Thoughts
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” – Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Leah Bryant Co
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. For faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com.
We're excited to share the first episode in our "Hello, Freedom! Summer Road Trip" series! Rece Dunlap, a student at Lee University and son of FINDINGbalance Bookkeeper and Board Treasurer, Liesl Dunlap, shares what it was like living with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and how God helped the Dunlap family find freedom from its bondage.
This mother and son duo share the highs and lows of their family's story in a transparent, relatable way. Tune in to learn about ARFID, hear Rece's treatment story, have a few laughs, and be inspired as they share how God led them to freedom one step at a time.
LINKS + RESOURCES:
oldschoolfoodfreedom.com
Donate to FINDINGbalance
CREDITS:
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
Tell us your story!
Reclaim the holiday season! Learn tools to manage holiday food stress, set healthy boundaries with family, and sidestep common comparison traps.
Support the show
FINDINGbalance
Website
Blog
Facebook
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SpeakPipe - send us a voice message
CREDITS
Interlude music by “Hotham” – Morning Thoughts
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” – Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Leah Bryant Co
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. For faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com.
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 (formerly Bauer) 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 [email protected]
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Brittany Wilson, RDN, LN
Website
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
CREDITS:
Music by “MokkaMusic”; track: Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Marketing With Wisdom
Tell us your story!
Reclaim the holiday season! Learn tools to manage holiday food stress, set healthy boundaries with family, and sidestep common comparison traps.
Support the show
FINDINGbalance
Website
Blog
Facebook
Instagram
SpeakPipe - send us a voice message
CREDITS
Interlude music by “Hotham” – Morning Thoughts
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” – Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Leah Bryant Co
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. For faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com.
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 [email protected]
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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
Tell us your story!
Reclaim the holiday season! Learn tools to manage holiday food stress, set healthy boundaries with family, and sidestep common comparison traps.
Support the show
FINDINGbalance
Website
Blog
Facebook
Instagram
SpeakPipe - send us a voice message
CREDITS
Interlude music by “Hotham” – Morning Thoughts
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” – Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Leah Bryant Co
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. For faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com.
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 [email protected]
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Dr. Alisa Shanks
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.
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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.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/supportTell us your story!
Reclaim the holiday season! Learn tools to manage holiday food stress, set healthy boundaries with family, and sidestep common comparison traps.
Support the show
FINDINGbalance
Website
Blog
Facebook
Instagram
SpeakPipe - send us a voice message
CREDITS
Interlude music by “Hotham” – Morning Thoughts
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” – Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Leah Bryant Co
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. For faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com.
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 [email protected]
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Kassandra Baker
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
Website
Resources
60-Minute Breaking Free Strategy Session: Email [email protected]
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.
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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 som
Tell us your story!
Reclaim the holiday season! Learn tools to manage holiday food stress, set healthy boundaries with family, and sidestep common comparison traps.
Support the show
FINDINGbalance
Website
Blog
Facebook
Instagram
SpeakPipe - send us a voice message
CREDITS
Interlude music by “Hotham” – Morning Thoughts
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” – Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Leah Bryant Co
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. For faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com.
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 [email protected]
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Brittany Braswell
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
Website
The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast
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.
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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 di
Tell us your story!
Reclaim the holiday season! Learn tools to manage holiday food stress, set healthy boundaries with family, and sidestep common comparison traps.
Support the show
FINDINGbalance
Website
Blog
Facebook
Instagram
SpeakPipe - send us a voice message
CREDITS
Interlude music by “Hotham” – Morning Thoughts
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” – Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Leah Bryant Co
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. For faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com.
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 [email protected]
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Dr. Megan Osborne:
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
Website
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
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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.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-food-freedom/supportTell us your story!
Reclaim the holiday season! Learn tools to manage holiday food stress, set healthy boundaries with family, and sidestep common comparison traps.
Support the show
FINDINGbalance
Website
Blog
Facebook
Instagram
SpeakPipe - send us a voice message
CREDITS
Interlude music by “Hotham” – Morning Thoughts
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” – Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Leah Bryant Co
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. For faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com.
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 [email protected]
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Tracy Brown:
Christian Treatment Finder Profile
Website: tracybrownrd.com and embodieddietitian.com
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FINDINGBALANCE:
Website
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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.
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/old-school-fTell us your story!
Reclaim the holiday season! Learn tools to manage holiday food stress, set healthy boundaries with family, and sidestep common comparison traps.
Support the show
FINDINGbalance
Website
Blog
Facebook
Instagram
SpeakPipe - send us a voice message
CREDITS
Interlude music by “Hotham” – Morning Thoughts
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” – Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Leah Bryant Co
This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. For faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com.
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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. Welcome to Old School Food Freedom, where we go back to the basics,…
Hosted by FINDINGbalance Executive Director Chrissy Kirkman, this podcast features Biblically-sound experts, thought-leaders, artists, and everyday people who will inspire you to interrupt negative cultural soundtracks and rediscover God’s original design for your relationship with food and your body.
This show will deliver practical, faith-filled insights on how to break free from diet culture and body shame through the lens of scripture. If you’re looking for guidance on how to heal your relationship with food while deepening your faith, you're in the right place.
We’ll answer questions like
What does the Bible say about food freedom?
How can I overcome an eating disorder or disordered eating with Jesus?
What is the biblical perspective on diet culture?
How can I find peace with food as a Christian?
What does it mean to treat your body as a temple in relation to eating?
How can I break free from diet culture with Jesus?
How can I align my eating habits with biblical teachings?
What are the first steps to finding food freedom in Christ?
This podcast is for anyone ready to walk away from diet culture and into the freedom that Christ offers. Whether you’re recovering from an eating disorder, disordered eating, wrestling with body image, or simply craving a more peaceful relationship with food, this space was made for you.
If you want to experience true food freedom with Jesus, this podcast will give you the encouragement, truth, and tools to do just that.

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