

76: The Scale Is Lying! Here’s What God Says Is True w/ Dr. Kari Anderson
06/1/2026 | 44 mins.
Tell us your story! “The scale has quietly become a false idol for many of us, stealing our peace and distorting our God-given identity."Dr. Kari Anderson is a licensed eating disorder counselor who gets it; she's walked through binge eating recovery herself. In this conversation, we're talking about how the scale has become a false idol, why body neutrality is the missing piece in healing your relationship with food, and the science behind why afternoon bingeing and overeating are actually an energy problem.Check out the full show notes and other resources at https://www.findingbalance.com/podcast-episodes/the-scale-is-lying-heres-what-god-says-is-true Connect with Dr. Kari AndersonLinkedInCome join our Hello, Freedom! Community interest listSupport the show FINDINGbalanceWebsite BlogFacebook InstagramSpeakPipe - 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.

75: Restore Family Bonds in the Wake of an Eating Disorder with Kristin Fickes
16/12/2025 | 45 mins.
Tell us your story! “Thankfully, the story does not end there. I figured it out. And God's absolute, total grace and faithfulness showed me the way and led me to the right help.Kristin Fickes’ story is relatable, and her experience is a gift. She’s someone we're linking arms with at FINDINGbalance in this fight against eating disorders. It's a Kingdom campaign and we're on it together.In this conversation, we’re talking about how the entire family is impacted when someone is walking through recovery from an eating disorder, the difference it makes to have Christ-centered care as a part of treatment, and what parents can do to ensure any siblings feel included and supported.Siblings and other children in the household are very significant members of the family unit that need to be included for the healing of the whole system. Be sure to check the show notes for additional resources wherever you are on this journey.If anything in this conversation stood out to you, we’d love to hear! Text us using the link above. (We can’t reply, but we read every message and you might just hear an answer to your question on a future episode!)Check out the show notes and other resources athttps://www.findingbalance.com/podcast-episodes/restore-family-bonds-in-the-wake-of-an-eating-disorder Connect with Kristin:WebsiteCome join our Hello, Freedom! Community interest listSupport the show FINDINGbalanceWebsite BlogFacebook InstagramSpeakPipe - 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.

74: She Came to Produce, But God Came to Heal with Leah Bryant
02/12/2025 | 44 mins.
Tell us your story! Chrissy sits down with podcast growth strategist (and our incredible producer) Leah Bryant for an honest conversation about food freedom, body image, faith, and healing. Leah shares her story of growing up in 90s diet culture, the moment God began shifting how she saw herself, and why freedom in Christ isn’t achieved...it’s received.“Every yes, no matter how small, is a step toward freedom.” That is why we exist as an organization. That's why this podcast exists as one of the programs we provide to create safe spaces for women to walk toward freedom in Christ-centered community. We’re so grateful to Leah for joining us, being so real, and openly sharing her journey and how God is meeting her in all of this.Check out full show notes and other resources athttps://www.findingbalance.com/podcast-episodes/podcast-production-turned-healing-journey-with-jesusLearn more about our upcoming Hello Freedom Community!Connect with Leah:WebsiteSupport the show FINDINGbalanceWebsite BlogFacebook InstagramSpeakPipe - 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.

73: How to Raise a Body-Confident Daughter w/ Chantia Sturman
18/11/2025 | 42 mins.
Tell us your story! From a young age, many girls are exposed to body image issues and eating habits that may not be the most uplifting. Years go by, and that young girl shows her daughter the very same habits. But it is possible to break the cycles passed down from generation to generation with God’s love, grace, and support.Chantia Sturman, licensed therapist and founder of Darling, Arise (which you’ll hear more about), joins Chrissy to share how moms can build body confidence in daughters, and even find healing in the process.You’ll discover the best time to start having food and body image conversations with daughters, the power of curiosity in challenging moments, and small yet powerful shifts you can start with today!As you’ll hear, what you model matters so much more than what you say.If anything in this conversation stood out to you, we’d love to hear! You can text us using the link above. It’s one-way (translation: we can’t reply), but we read every message, and you might just hear an answer to your question on a future episode.Check out the show notes and other resources at https://www.findingbalance.com/podcast-episodes/how-to-raise-a-body-confident-daughterConnect with ChantiaDarling, Arise WebsiteCome join our Hello, Freedom! Community interest listSupport the show FINDINGbalanceWebsite BlogFacebook InstagramSpeakPipe - 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.

72: Find Freedom in Christ from Overexercise with Nicole Speeney
04/11/2025 | 41 mins.
Tell us your story! “If you’re not intentionally giving your body the rest it needs, your body will rest when it's not convenient for you.”Wow! How much of a reality check is that? So once we recognize that drive to overexercise or avoid rest, what do we do about it? Registered Dietitian, Nicole Speeney, has walked this path both personally and professionally.In this episode, Nicole shares with us the behavioral, physiological, and emotional signs that can indicate excessive exercise, as well as how to balance activity and rest as part of spiritual stewardship.Movement can become an act of worship, bringing you closer to the Lord. Check out the show notes and resources mentioned athttps://www.findingbalance.com/podcast-episodes/finding-freedom-in-christ-from-overexerciseWe love hearing from you! If something in today's episode resonated or you just want to say hi—text us using the link above. It’s one way (translation: we can’t reply), but we read every message and you might just hear an answer to your question on a future episode.Connect with Nicole:WebsiteCome join our Hello, Freedom! Community interest listSupport the show FINDINGbalanceWebsite BlogFacebook InstagramSpeakPipe - 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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