81: How Selah House Uses Christ-Centered Care to Bring Real Recovery w/ Amanda Sloan
If you've been told you need a higher level of care for your eating disorder and you don't know what that means or whether you're ready, this episode is for you.Amanda Sloan from Selah House, one of the nation's long-standing Christ-centered eating disorder treatment centers, joins us today to discuss residential eating disorder treatment, explain the difference between the levels of care, and show you what faith-based eating disorder recovery looks like from the inside, from worship and prayer to equine therapy, with Jesus woven into every part of the process.She also talks about one of the most powerful biblical parallels to the eating disorder journey you may never have heard before.Friend, you don't have to figure it all out before you make the call. God meets you exactly where you are, and there is real freedom on the other side of surrender.We love hearing from you! If something in today's episode resonated or you just want to say hi, text us using the link below. It's one-way (translation: we can't reply), but we read every message, and you might hear an answer to your question on a future episode.Check out the full show notes and other resources athttps://www.findingbalance.com/podcast-episodes/selah-house-christ-centered-eating-disorder-recoveryTell us your story! Support 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.
80: She Hid Her Bulimia for Years, Then God Met Her There w/ Jayme Muller
If you've been hiding your eating disorder because you think you're too far gone, or too deep in the binging and purging cycle to bring God into it, this conversation will meet you right where you are.Jayme Muller is a Christian blogger, author, and podcast host who opens up about her own bulimia recovery story, how all-or-nothing thinking kept her stuck for years, and what surrender to God looked like and how that changed everything.Friend, if any of that sounds like your life right now, you are not alone, and you are not too far gone. Hope and healing are possible, and Jayme's story is proof.We 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.Check out the full show notes and other resources athttps://www.findingbalance.com/podcast-episodes/bulimia-recovery-story-god-met-her-thereTell us your story! Support 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.
79: Body Dysmorphia vs Body Image Struggles: A Christian Perspective w/ Dr. Erica Faulhaber
If you've heard the term body dysmorphia on social media and you're wondering whether what you're experiencing is actually body dysmorphic disorder or body image struggles, this conversation will finally help you understand the difference, and know if you need help.Dr. Erica Faulhaber is a licensed professional counselor and certified eating disorder specialist breaking down body dysmorphia. She walks through the four diagnostic criteria for BDD, explains why it often shows up alongside eating disorders, and shares what recovery looks like from a Christ-centered perspective.Friend, if Dr. Erica is describing your life, don't let shame stop you from getting help. Body dysmorphia is isolating enough already. There is hope, there is healing, and you don't have to walk this alone.We love hearing from you! If something in today's episode resonated or you just want to say hi, 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 full show notes and other resources at https://www.findingbalance.com/podcast-episodes/body-dysmorphia-vs-body-image-christian-perspectiveConnect with Dr. Erica FaulhaberInstagramTell us your story! Support 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.
78: Navigating Singleness, Dating, and Eating Disorder Recovery w/ Grace McCready
If you've been asking yourself whether you're physically, emotionally, and spiritually prepared for a relationship, or if you're navigating what dating looks like when food and body image are still really tender, this one's for you.Grace McCready is back with a story from her first date. She discovered her date had made health an idol instead of keeping Jesus first. Her takeaway? Both people need their priorities straight, not just the one in recovery.You'll hear how to know if you're really ready, why being "pretty okay" with body image isn't always enough, and how even small decisions you make today can honor your future spouse. Grace also shares questions to help you think through spiritual readiness and why working on surrender and humility now is really great preparation for marriage.We 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.Check out the full show notes and other resources at https://www.findingbalance.com/podcast-episodes/navigating-singleness-dating-and-eating-disorder-recoveryTell us your story! Support 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.
77: Long-Term Effects of Eating Disorders and Dieting on Your Body w/ Angela Lemond
If you've been curious about the long-term physical effects of eating disorders and dieting, this episode is for you. We're talking about what eating disorders can leave behind physically, and the hope that Jesus can still bring healing.This episode came from a brave listener request in our community about the long-term effects of eating disorders and dieting, and what healing can look like over time. Friend, if you’ve been carrying that question too, this conversation is for you.Angela Lemond is a registered dietitian and licensed professional counselor who's walked this path both personally and professionally. She gets it, and her wisdom is such a gift.Angela shares the long-term effects many of us don't talk about, things like bone health, hormones, muscle loss, and heart health, especially as we age. But we're also talking about hope, because Jesus redeems. Even when there are physical scars, Jesus is still at work in our stories.Check out the full show notes and other resources at https://www.findingbalance.com/podcast-episodes/long-term-effects-of-eating-disorders-and-dieting-on-your-body-and-gods-hope-for-healingWe 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 Angela LemondWebsiteTell us your story! Support 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.