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Eating Disorders
Body Image
Christianity
False Self
Finding Balance
Three Chairs
Somatic-Based Treatment
Movement
Intuitive Eating
Christ-Centered Recovery
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Narrative Identity Theory
Fruit Of the Spirit
Poison Fruit
Wise, Trusting, Beloved Self
Christian Faith
Child Self
Trauma-Informed Care
Senses and Somatics
Jesus Christ

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 movement has always felt complicated, tangled up with body image, or the pressure to do more and look different, this episode is for you.

Chrissy sits down with Leah Bryant, the producer of Old School Food Freedom, who woke up one day unable to f... more

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If you have ever dreaded swimsuit season, felt that familiar wave of shame when the layers come off, or spent another summer hiding from your own life because of how you feel about your body, you’ll want to hear this episode.

Chrissy sits down with ... more

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If you have ever felt trapped in the same exhausting thought loops, the impatience, the resentment, the frustration, no matter how hard you try to think your way out, you'll want to hear this episode. 

Dr. Alisa Shanks is a licensed psychologist who... more

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If you know the verse "Take every thought captive," but still feel completely at the mercy of the thoughts that won't stop coming, this episode is for you.

Dr. Alisa Shanks is a licensed clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience in e... more

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Dr. Alisa Shanks
Licensed clinical psychologist; director of the Larry Krabs Center for University Counseling at Colorado Christian University
Colorado Christian University
Episode: 84: How to Take Every Thought Captive in Eating Disorder Recovery 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
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
Dr. Erica Faulhaber
Licensed professional counselor, certified eating disorder specialist, EMDR-trained
New Directions Colorado
Episode: 79: Body Dysmorphia vs Body Image Struggles: A Christian Perspective w/ Dr. Erica Faulhaber
Grace McCready
Author, blogger, and speaker focused on faith-based eating disorder recovery
Author of Real Recovery; Blogger at Tizzy's Tidbits of Truth
Episode: 78: Navigating Singleness, Dating, and Eating Disorder Recovery w/ Grace McCready
Angela Lemond
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and licensed professional counselor; founder of Lemond Nutrition
Lemond Nutrition
Episode: 77: Long-Term Effects of Eating Disorders and Dieting on Your Body w/ Angela Lemond
Kristin Fickes
Licensed eating disorder therapist and recovery coach for parents
Private practice
Episode: 75: How Eating Disorders Affect the Whole Family w/ Kristin Fickes

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Chrissy Kirkman
Executive Director at Finding Balance; host of a faith-based program focusing on food freedom and biblical wellness.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • 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 States2 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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Listeners feel educated about diverse recovery paths and appreciate a hopeful, faith-filled approach.
The host's authentic and compassionate style is consistently highlighted as a strength.
Guests are described as credible, practical, and relatable, with a focus on real-world steps in faith-centered recovery.

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81: How Selah House Uses Christ-Centered Care to Bring Real Recovery w/ Amanda Sloan
Q: You're so welcome. So Amanda, you know we kick every episode off with a question of what old school item or experience do you miss from back in the day?
Amanda expresses nostalgia for station wagons with bench seats and wood paneling, using it as a light, relatable opening before diving into her professional story and the work Selah House does.
72: Find Freedom in Christ from Overexercise w/ Nicole Speeney
Q: What practical steps help people move toward a healthier, faith-centered relationship with movement?
Key steps include open-minded experimentation with joyful movement, less comparison (especially to past selves), intention setting before movement, body gratitude journaling, and seeking community and accountability.
72: Find Freedom in Christ from Overexercise w/ Nicole Speeney
Q: How would you define excessive exercise and how does movement become a burden?
Nicole explains that intention behind exercise is often pure but can snowball into control-driven behavior, leading to fatigue, burnout, and a loss of joy in movement.
72: Find Freedom in Christ from Overexercise w/ Nicole Speeney
Q: What old school item or experience do you miss from back in the day?
The guest reflects on childhood experiences of outdoor play and intuitive movement and notes that such activities fostered a natural connection to movement and to nature, rather than a regulated, screen-driven routine.
80: She Hid Her Bulimia for Years, Then God Met Her There w/ Jayme Muller
Q: What kind of support or treatment did you receive when you realized you needed help?
Jayme describes moving to Florida, receiving counseling paid for by her mother, trying a Christian counselor, and later pursuing faith-based approaches and community support, including church involvement and Christian discipleship, which helped shift her perspective and begin recovery.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Old School Food Freedom

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

This show centers on faith-driven approaches to food freedom, body image, and recovery from eating disorders within a Christian framework. Across episodes, listeners hear from clinicians, dietitians, Chaplains, and recovery advocates who weave scripture, spiritual practices, and practical tools into treatment and everyday life. Topics frequently cover non-diet nutrition, trauma-informed care, neuroscience and habit formation, and strategies for families, singles, and moms navigating body image, dating, and parenting. A notable strength is the consistent integration of Christ-centered worldview with evidence-based recovery concepts, plus actionable practices like mindfulness, journaling, boundaries, and community support that listeners can a... more

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2. Dr. Eva Bleeker
3. Jessica-Lauren Newby
4. Amanda Sloan
5. Jayme Muller
6. Dr. Erica Faulhaber
7. Grace McCready
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