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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, God’s basics, for how we view food, our bodies, and our worth.

Hosted by FINDINGbalance Executive Director Chrissy Kirkman, this podcast features Biblically-sound experts, thought-leaders, artists, and everyday peop... more

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If a diabetes diagnosis has left you feeling like you did this to yourself, and you want to manage your blood sugar without shame or a list of forbidden foods, this episode will hopefully remove that from you. 

Chrissy sits down with Janice Dada, re... more

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If you left eating disorder treatment feeling ready, then felt the old thoughts creep back once you got home, this episode was created with you in mind and for anyone you love navigating that vulnerable stretch after treatment ends. Your recovery can... more

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GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now, and if you're in eating disorder recovery, the pressure to try one can feel impossible to untangle from your faith.

Liesel Maddox is a registered dietitian and certified eating disorder specialist who brin... more

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If weight stigma has ever made you afraid to walk into church, or to trust that Jesus wants you exactly as you are, this conversation is worth your time. 

Anna Marie Long is a registered dietitian and certified eating disorder specialist who brings ... more

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Janice Dada
Weight-inclusive registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, and author
Episode: 94: Intuitive Eating for Diabetes: 10 Principles Without the Shame w/ Janice Dada, MPH, RDN, CDCES, CEDRD
Paige VanNorman
Clinical health psychologist and program director of the Virtual Transitional Living Program
Kirsten Haglund Foundation
Episode: 93: Prevent Relapse After Residential Care Through Virtual Transitional Living w/ Paige VanNorman, MS, LLP and Laura Griffin, RD
Laura Griffin
Registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders and associate director of nutrition for the Virtual Transitional Living Program
Kirsten Haglund Foundation
Episode: 93: Prevent Relapse After Residential Care Through Virtual Transitional Living w/ Paige VanNorman, MS, LLP and Laura Griffin, RD
Liesel Maddox
Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, founder of Maddox Nutrition
Maddox Nutrition
Episode: 92: GLP-1 Medications and Faith: Deciding Without Guilt or Shame w/ Liesel Maddox, RDN, LD, CEDS
Anna Marie Long
Registered Dietitian and certified Eating Disorder Specialist
Episode: 91: Jesus Heals the Shame of Weight Stigma w/ Anna Marie Long, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-C
Leslie Schilling
Las Vegas–based private practice nutritionist; former performance nutrition consultant for Cirque du Soleil and the NBA
Private practice in Las Vegas; Dietitian Development Hub mentor
Episode: 90: Weight Bias vs Weight Stigma: A Guide for the Church w/ Leslie Schilling, MA, RDN, CSCS, CEDS-S
Leah Bryant
Podcast growth strategist and producer, known as the Sherlock Holmes of Podcast Strategy
Self/Producer of Old School Food Freedom Podcast
Episode: 87: Body Gratitude When Your Body Has Limits w/ Leah Bryant
Angelica Gonzalez
Multilingual psychotherapist; founder of Eden Therapy Co.; specializes in eating disorders, trauma, and self-injury
Eden Therapy Co.
Episode: 86: Overcoming Body Shame: Where It Comes From and How to Heal w/ Angelica Gonzalez, LMHC, MsEd
Dr. Alisa Shanks
Guest expert on neuroscience and faith
Episode: 85: How Faith and Neuroscience Heal Your Mind w/ Dr. Alisa Shanks

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Chrissy Kirkman
Executive Director at Finding Balance; host of the show and primary facilitator of faith-based recovery discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • A reprieve from diet culture!

    Chrissy brings such kindness and compassion around hard topics related to body image and weight. Her constant reminders to release shame and approach with curiosity are so helpful and healing. Highly recommend this podcast for any Christian who wants to bring their faith into this conversation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anncw
    United States5 months ago
  • Informative

    I look forward to the OSFF podcast to get educated about different paths to recovery from ED. Whether prayer, joy-filled movement, or community, all the paths lead to God’s healing when you open your heart to the hope of His help. I love Chrissy’s personality and, bottomline, that is why I listen; she makes freedom sound attainable, and she brings a fresh and light-filled perspective to a difficult subject. Her openness

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    afitimageamy
    United States3 years ago
  • LOVE the AUTHENTIC discussions!

    What a refreshing podcast on healing from food struggles! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ang4Jesus
    United States3 years ago

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94: Intuitive Eating for Diabetes: 10 Principles Without the Shame w/ Janice Dada, MPH, RDN, CDCES, CEDRD
Q: You can't eat sweets if you have diabetes. True or false?
Dada says this is false: there are no universally forbidden foods. She recommends noticing how a food affects blood sugar and deciding whether to adjust a meal or activity without shame.
94: Intuitive Eating for Diabetes: 10 Principles Without the Shame w/ Janice Dada, MPH, RDN, CDCES, CEDRD
Q: What are the actual root causes of diabetes? Is it actually true that diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar?
Dada says diabetes is not caused by a particular food. Potential contributing factors include genetics, sleep patterns, social determinants of health, stress, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, some medications, and weight cycling.
93: Prevent Relapse After Residential Care Through Virtual Transitional Living w/ Paige VanNorman, MS, LLP and Laura Griffin, RD
Q: How can someone apply to the program or take a next step to research more?
Paige says to visit the Kirsten Haglund Foundation website and select the Transitional Living tab to submit information. The foundation then arranges a 30-minute Zoom call to discuss care needs and next steps.
93: Prevent Relapse After Residential Care Through Virtual Transitional Living w/ Paige VanNorman, MS, LLP and Laura Griffin, RD
Q: What does the Virtual Transitional Living Program look like?
Laura describes a support model that builds coping skills, daily structure, community, and consistency with eating, while working alongside an outpatient team. Its offerings include meal support, recovery coaching, community groups, skills workshops, and faith-based activities.
74: She Came to Produce, But Jesus Came to Heal w/ Leah Bryant
Q: Leah, what does freedom in Christ mean to you today, especially in this area of food and body image?
Freedom means exhaling and recognizing that I don't have to perform or punish myself to be loved; it's choosing nourishment, rest, and grace, and seeing my body as a vessel for God's purpose, not a billboard for perfection.

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What is Old School Food Freedom about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on faith-driven, practical guidance for healing with food, body image, and diet culture. Across episodes, guests—mostly clinicians, dietitians, chaplains, and recovery advocates—combine Christian perspectives with psychology, neuroscience, and practical tools to combat shame, perfectionism, and disordered eating. A standout thread is the integration of spiritual practices (scripture, prayer, mindfulness) with clinically grounded approaches, offering listeners tangible steps for movement, intuitive eating, and recovery within a faith framework. The format often blends personal stories with evidence-based insights, community support, and Christ-centered care, making it a go-to for those seeking Bible-based nourishment for bod... more

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2. Paige VanNorman
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4. Liesel Maddox
5. Anna Marie Long
6. Leslie Schilling
7. Leah Bryant
8. Angelica Gonzalez

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