Old School Food Freedom

We’ve all heard the term in the Bible, but what exactly is a “yoke?” As it turns out, there are a few meanings for the word. And the concept ties in beautifully with attachment styles (or attachment theory).

In today’s episode, Ruth Harper—a Registered Dietitian and longtime friend of FINDINGbalance—shares more on the subject. You’ll learn what attachment theory is all about, how a healthy attachment style with God helps soothe food and body image struggles, and steps to take to choose a supportive yoke.

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What if your “healthy habits” are actually causing harm? God created us with such attention to detail! But sometimes… we seek control amidst the chaos of life and cause confusion to this delicate inner world He’s created.

This is especially true in the case of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea(HA). Today’s guest, Ashley Smith of The HA Society, has firsthand experience with.

From missing periods and infertility to brain fog and hair loss, the signs and symptoms of HA are often mistaken for other issues. In today’s conversation, discover common misdiagnoses for HA, the vita...

It can be difficult to find treatment that fully integrates faith in Christ—especially in-person care. That’s why we’re excited to share this conversation with Amie Shields, founder of Charis Eating Disorder Care, a Christ-centered nonprofit treatment center in Florida.

In this episode, Amie shares her powerful story of moving from bondage to breakthrough, the heart and mission behind Charis Eating Disorder Care, what Christian recovery can look like, and how to find help through Charis today.

Know someone who needs Christ-centered care? This episode is for them.

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Every moment on social media matters. It shapes who we are and the women we will become. But even hearing that, it still feels impossible to break the habit of reaching for the phone to see what your friend has been up to, or what the latest trending Reel is, or even using these apps for work. So… what are you to do?

Allie Marie Smith joins Chrissy to talk about this very thing! Her new book is called Social Media Reset. In this episode, you’ll hear messages she shares in her book, including how to reco...

The voice of the enemy is loud and persuasive—and sometimes easier to hear than God’s tender, loving messages. Satan is sneaky with the agreements he lures us into. Once we realize the weight of all those lies we’ve believed, it can feel like a hopeless situation we can’t untangle from.

But nothing could be further from the truth! Jordan and Marie Foote are back to help us understand how spiritual roots connect to agreements and how identifying and breaking those agreements with the enemy leads to freedom through Christ.

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Chrissy frequently references the concept of negative spiritual roots, but we've never spent an entire episode digging in to understanding how deep-seated emotions, beliefs, and experiences fuel harmful behaviors and perspectives. 

Often rooted in past hurts, trauma, or unaddressed sin, spiritual roots can hinder growth and distance us from God. Instead of avoiding the issue once it’s exposed, the Lord wants us to turn toward Him in our time of need. 

Today, Jordan and Marie Foote join Chrissy to dig into how roots of bitterness, unforgiveness, pride, fear, idolatry, envy, and more take hold—and ho...

No matter which generation you were born into, there are lessons we’d each love to go back and share with our teenage selves. While we can't change the past, we can certainly grow in the present with God's grace.

Certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and author Amy Connell joins Chrissy for this in-depth conversation. In this episode, Amy shares her top 5 lessons she has for her teenage self, staggering statistics about young women and body image, and one thing she’d encourage all teens to do now.

This conversation touches on the nostalgia of a si...

Let’s say you find yourself scrolling for hours on social media. And when you’re able to pull yourself away, you go into intense shame mode. Is there possibly something more gentle and helpful that could be done in those moments? 

The answer is yes! God is there, and He’s waiting for us to turn to Him. 

Kirsten Schmidt returns to the podcast to discuss what information pollution is, how the enemy uses it to keep us stuck, how it prevents root-cause solutions, what to do when you first notice you’re shaming yourself...

The role of supporter is delicate and demanding—even more so when you’re trying to figure out how to support your significant other through an eating disorder. You question if you’re actually seeing disordered eating behaviors, how to get help, what help to get, and the weight of trying to manage a romantic relationship, to name a few. But hope and help is available! 

Amy Ozier is back for a conversation with Chrissy around the unique challenges of navigating an eating disorder or body image issues within a romantic relationship. We discuss relationship challenges caused by eati...

Chrissy met Amy Ozier a year ago—and here they are now for a hope-filled discussion of helping a loved one through an eating disorder. It’s much harder than most people would know, and something no one is really ever ready for. But there are resources, support groups, and, of course, the Lord. 

The desire for this episode is to help anyone who is supporting someone they love through their journey to freedom from an eating disorder. That could include parents navigating the role as caregivers for their children, supporting a spouse or a parent through their...

Chrissy has firsthand experience of the struggles faced by those battling food issues, and the courage it takes to seek help. And while she’s still challenged by diet culture from time to time, she’s no longer held captive by it. Her mission is to help other women find Jesus in the middle of their struggles with food and body image, so they can know true freedom! In this episode, Chrissy shares key practices that have helped her strengthen her relationship with the Lord, turn to him in times of distress, and what scripture reveals about God’s will w...

Doesn’t it sound lovely to be able to remove the influence of diet culture from mealtime? Well, that doesn’t need to remain a pipe dream! From being single and feeling mentally drained, to having a household of picky eaters, to recovering from an eating disorder—the challenges are real. But mealtime can be made easier! Ann Kent joins Chrissy to share a great tool that helps remove the burden of meal planning and get a quick, nourishing meal on the table in the most non-diet-culture-y way. She shares the difference between meal planning for a diet vs intuit...

It can be incredibly challenging to feel comfortable and safe being seen—especially in online support groups. And yet… without comfort and safety, it’s impossible to even open ourselves up to allow for healing. So where do we go from here? 

Enter: Josi Wahlert. Josi and Chrissy have never met in person, but Chrissy has experienced true growth and healing because God brought her into Chrissy’s life. She’s not only a supportive person; she’s also a coach who deeply believes in “gentle curiosity.” We hope you enjoy this conversation where we get into what doesn’t work...

Today, Chrissy is talking with Leslie Schilling about how an unfed believer is easy prey, an easy target. There has been a trap set before us by the enemy who is the ringleader of the diet culture circus, and it’s gonna be talked about! They get into topics like The Weigh Down diet culture, weight-centric healthcare practices, and what Christ-centered agency looks like. Buckle up because they’re about to go there! 

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If you’re anything like me, you notice how body image struggles start to increase leading up to, during, and after the holidays. We’ve spent time in recent episodes talking specifically about food and the holidays, and this feels like a natural next step in the conversation. Thankfully, I have Rachael Gilbert here with me today! She’s sharing her story and why body image is such an important topic to her, tips on how to process old hurts, as well as some journal prompts to use during the holidays—and beyond! On a personal note, I found Rachael’...

Somewhere in September, holiday foods begin appearing on store shelves. It starts with candy and rolls into Thanksgiving and then Christmas baked goods. Before you know it, the New Year is here and you’re feeling such shame and guilt. But this year can be different! Kristen Williams joins us today for our 50th episode—where we have lots to celebrate! She’s sharing how to navigate odd meal times, how intuitive eating can be helpful, and how to handle comments from family and friends. Stay tuned for the entire episode as we dish out a freebie, a giveaway, and a...

For many of us, the “sex talk” is a reminder that there’s shame around the topic of sex. And yet God has such a beautiful purpose for sex in a marriage! Men and women are living in such sexual shame—but that doesn’t have to be the case. You get to change the course of that story for your family! And there are plenty of resources available to you. Dr. Joy Skarka is back with me for Part 2 of this conversation (find Part 1 here) where we continue with the importance of talking about sex with your children and where...

It is possible to find freedom in Christ from s3xual shame and struggles like p*rnography. (Ladies listen up, because this isn’t a topic that only applies to men.) Too many women are living with s3xual shame and guilt. And for many that spirals into eating issues and negative self-talk. Dr. Joy Skarka joins me for this 2-part conversation and we begin with her story. She also shares relevant eye-opening statistics, what parents need to know, and what we all need to hear about salvation in these struggles. Friends, I know this is a difficult topic th...