Are you or someone you love struggling with disordered eating? You are not alone. In this episode, Allie Marie Smith and Chrissy Kirkman give hope to the girls and women battling eating disorders. They discuss the different types of eating disorders and share Chrissy’s personal journey of recovery. They emphasize the importance of recognizing the need for help and offer encouragement to those struggling with eating disorders. The conversation concludes with a prayer for freedom and healing. Allie and Chrissy discuss finding freedom and identity in Christ and the importance of seeking support in times of struggle. You can experience freedom and don’t miss this episode for encouragement in your own journey.
Takeaways
-Finding Balance is a Christian nonprofit ministry that helps people repair their relationship with food and their bodies.
-Eating disorders can manifest in various ways, including restrictive eating, binge eating, and extreme exercise.
-Recovery from an eating disorder is possible with the help of God, community support, and professional treatment.
-It is important to recognize the need for help and reach out to trusted resources for support and guidance.
-God’s truth and grace are powerful tools in overcoming the lies and shame associated with eating disorders. Seeking help and prayer is an important step in finding freedom and healing.
-Surrendering to Jesus Christ allows for transformation and a life of freedom.
-There are resources available, such as books and online communities, to support individuals on their journey towards finding identity and worth in Christ.
Get Allie’s book “Wonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For”
About Chrissy Kirkman
Chrissy is the Executive Director of FINDINGbalance, the world’s leading Christian nonprofit ministry helping people repair their relationship with food and their bodies so they can live the abundant life they were created for. She also hosts the Old School Food Freedom podcast.
A former participant in FINDINGbalance’s Lasting Freedom program, Chrissy has firsthand experience of the struggle faced by those battling food issues, and the courage it takes to seek help. No longer a captive of “diet culture”, she is passionate about sharing the truth she’s found and helping others find hope and tools to break free.