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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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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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If a comment about your body from a pastor, church leader, someone at a potluck, or a doctor has ever left you feeling judged instead of loved, you aren’t alone. We’ve been there, too.

Leslie Schilling is back on the show, and this time she and Chri... more

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If you've been told to trust your body but don't know how to get there, and diet culture has been the only language you've ever been taught, press play on this one.

Chrissy hits rewind on a conversation with Amy Carlson, a registered dietitian and c... more

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Recent Guests

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
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
Dr. Eva Bleeker
Professor and Chaplain (Dr. Eva Bleeker), known as Chaplain Eva
Denver Seminary; narrative identity researcher
Episode: 83: How to Stop Believing Lies About Your Body and Let Jesus Tell a Better Story w/ Chaplain Eva Bleeker
Jessica-Lauren Newby
Registered dietitian, certified eating disorder specialist supervisor, international board certified lactation consultant
With Milk and Honey
Episode: 82: Eating Disorder Recovery During Pregnancy: What Your Body Is Telling You w/ Jessica-Lauren Newby, MA, RDN, CEDS-S, IBCLC
Amanda Sloan
Faith-driven leader in eating disorder care; represents Odyssey's Eating Disorder Network and Selah House
Odyssey Behavioral Health / Selah House
Episode: 81: How Selah House Uses Christ-Centered Care to Bring Real Recovery w/ Amanda Sloan
Jayme Muller
Christian blogger, author and podcast host who shares her eating disorder recovery story
Recover with God, Adventure in the Girl (blog)
Episode: 80: She Hid Her Bulimia for Years, Then God Met Her There w/ Jayme Muller

Host

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!

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    Anncw
    United States4 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

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

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

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    5
    Ang4Jesus
    United States3 years ago

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Stories from guests and clinicians are described as authentic and encouraging for faith-centered healing.
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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.
91: Jesus Heals the Shame of Weight Stigma w/ Anna Marie Long, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-C
Q: What does it look like when someone first walks into a practitioner's office with weight stigma?
Initial steps involve acknowledging the change goals while letting go of guilt, shifting from diet-driven aims to values-aligned goals and examining how faith informs the healing journey.
91: Jesus Heals the Shame of Weight Stigma w/ Anna Marie Long, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-C
Q: So how does the healing process work for someone who's been carrying this for decades?
Healing starts with surrender and continual inviting of Jesus, recognizing that it won't disappear overnight and that daily lament and prayer help gradually reframe the struggle.
67: Unplugged & Uplifted: Chrissy’s Social Media Reset w/ Allie Marie Smith
Q: After 30 days, and now two months in, how has your life changed beyond simply not scrolling?
I see less comparison, more gratitude, and a deeper awareness of how words and thoughts shape my reality. I feel more present with my family and community, and my faith feels more central to my everyday life.
87: Body Gratitude When Your Body Has Limits w/ Leah Bryant
Q: What would you say to the woman who desires to move her body but can't seem to find the way there?
Take one small step today. If that's all you can manage, that is enough and you can be grateful for that progress, especially when you invite Jesus into the process and don't try to do it all at once.

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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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1. Liesel Maddox
2. Anna Marie Long
3. Leslie Schilling
4. Angelica Gonzalez
5. Dr. Alisa Shanks
6. Dr. Eva Bleeker
7. Jessica-Lauren Newby
8. Amanda Sloan

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