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Nobody likes talking about their relationship with food or with their body... so let's talk about it. Welcome to Nourished & Free® - the podcast to help you become nourished & healthy while being free from a toxic relationship with food. This show creates space for conversations around having a healthy, balanced, realistic relationship with food while being free of food guilt, disordered eating, and diet stress... all while dodging the misinformation we see left and right in our toxic "welln ...
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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 people who will inspire you to interrupt negative cultural soundtracks and rediscover God’s original de ...
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BAREFOOT AUTISM WARRIORS turn autism around podcast. | Recovery strategies for ambitious, health-conscious, Christian moms who want to go from tantrums and eloping to peace and independence.
Ninka-Bernadette Mauritson
Are you disappointed, because your effort to turn autism and ADHD symptoms around naturally isn't brining in the results, you were hoping for? Despite your faith in God and the massive amount of energy, time and money, you've put into autism diets, tests, protocols, practitioners or therapies? Want to learn how to go from walking on eggshells - trying to prevent meltdowns, eloping, aggression, picky eating, stimming to less sympoms, more bonding, normality, sleep and independence (for both y ...
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The show where we talk about the hills and valleys of recovery. Living life in recovery as a Christian can be difficult, and in our episodes we will cover topics such as “where is God in my struggle?”, when do you know it’s time for higher level treatment, intuitive eating, when to integrate exercise, and struggles of PTSD in everyday life. Join me on this journey of recovery! Cover art photo provided by Joel Filipe on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@joelfilip
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Tough Cookie Talks is a podcast we'll explore the intersection of fitness & anti-diet culture and all the gray areas in between. We'll let go of "shoulds" and judgment and dig into tough conversations with curiosity.
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Conversations with Courageous People Deconstructing Christian Beliefs | Brady Hardin interviews guests about their faith deconstruction, unraveling religious indoctrination, spiritual abuse experiences, religious trauma, the rebuilding of a personal community after leaving Christian Fundamentalism, and much more.
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Phoenix Chronicles is a faith-based podcast that teaches listeners how to overcome their vices, such as gluttony and addiction. Cohosts Jess and Marty explain how weight loss and faith are compatible because both develop your sense of routine and self-discipline. Through an approachable, conversational format, Marty and Jess take the listener through their weight loss journeys and help motivate them to take on their own. They debunk fad diets and alarming trends, give the listener actionable ...
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#199: Ashley: Christian autism mom delayed son's recovery. Stop tantrums, picky eating and eloping faster!
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43:37Ashley's "before" was as extreme as her "after" is glorious. God knows how to make sure that we give Him the glory. She's obviously blessed by a turnaround that only He could have orchestrated. Yet, she didn't trust me at first. She did NOT go all in... If you're dealing with autism symptoms in ways that do not line up with the research & effort yo…
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Tradwives, Influencer Grifters & the Wellness to Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory Pipeline with Jo Piazza (Best of Season 3 Replay!)
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41:49This week Jo Piazza is here, and if you don't know her, you need to!! I discovered her podcast, Under the Influence last year, and was drawn in by the way she exposes social media bullshit in the same way I call out the fitness industry. She introduced me to mind blowing stories about tradwives, the wellness to right wing conspiracy theory pipeline…
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How This Christian Therapist Healed Her Relationship with Food (Client Confessional with Julianne)
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53:34Today I’m joined by my former client and licensed therapist Julianne — who brings the perfect mix of clinical wisdom and “yep, I’ve been there” energy to this conversation. She gets honest about what brought her to Nourished & Free® in the first place — think postpartum chaos, generational baggage, medical trauma, and some real mixed signals from b…
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BRB I'm Hurkle Durkling (Season 3 Finale!)
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11:29The season 3 finale is here! On this episode we talk about: A recap of season 3 of this podcast + life lessons I've learned along the way. Where my head's been at and why there's been such an uptick in political content this season. The surrealness and joy of being able to talk to cool people and record the conversations for you all. When we're com…
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67: Unplugged & Uplifted: Chrissy’s Social Media Reset w/ Allie Marie Smith
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45:03Send us a text All or nothing thinking doesn’t just show up with food struggles and body image issues—it also shows up in our relationship with social media. The last time Allie Marie Smith was on the podcast, she invited Chrissy to try a social media reset. What started as a few days, has stretched out to months. “That experience reshaped my conne…
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Fundamentalism in Fitness and Escaping the Christian Patriarchy with Tia Levings
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1:01:20I am so thrilled to be able to share this conversation with Tia Levings with you today because if you don't know her and her work, you need to! Tia Levings is the New York Times Bestselling author of A Well-Trained Wife, her memoir of escape from Christian Patriarchy. She writes about the realities of religious trauma and the Trad wife life, decodi…
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#198 Why autism recovery is slow. How to make it happen quicker.
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24:19You know autism is treatable. You've seen other moms talk about life AFTER tantrums, stimming, eloping and sleeplessness. You want that for yourself: Sleeping through the night. Visit friends without fearing a tantrum or being the stress-provider wherever the freak you go. Read a book. Alone. If anyone deserves this - it's you. No one works harder …
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Are Chiropractors a Scam? (with Trevor Zierke, DC)
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1:13:40Your Chiropractor’s Not Gonna Love This Episode 😬 I sat down with Trevor Zierke, DC, a disillusioned chiropractor who has a LOT of dirt to share on his field. We dig into the wild world of chiropractic care, from sketchy X-ray sales tactics and essential oil upsells to why some chiropractors think they can cure literally anything with a back crack.…
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By Sierra Sanchez and Michael Ziegler
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Are We Ever Fully Recovered? Embracing the In-Between In Eating Disorder Recovery with Mallary Tenore Tarpley
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56:36This week we are diving deep into the world of eating disorders and recovery, and much like all of the work I do here, Mallary Tenore Tarpley is here to help us embrace the gray area between being sick and fully recovered. She's here to normalize living in the in between place when you're trying to heal, and share some things that you may not have …
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66: Guilt-Free, Christ-Centered Goal Setting with Amia Freeman
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46:01Send us a text The enemy is so sneaky with how he uses the pressures of diet culture and goal setting. But what if you were to learn that there’s a way to take back this territory the enemy has held hostage from you—things like food, movement, and gentle nutrition? Amia Freeman found Christ through fitness, and today she’s sharing how God helped he…
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By Dave Bruskas
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#197 Biblical Autism Recovery. From Nonverbal & Tantrums to Independence and Empathy.
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33:44Couldn’t Speak…Now My Protector Yesterday, I saw the full circle. I saw what 18 years of fire, tears, fear, burnout, over-performance, and spiritual warfare were for. I woke up in peace. My son—the one who once eloped, jumped in front of trains, screamed through life, couldn’t speak without echoing like a parrot, couldn’t tolerate showers or car ri…
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How To Reject Diet Culture, Fight Fascists, and NOT Repeat the Worst Parts of History with Jen Borruso
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53:57I can't seem to let go of the need to talk about the current social and political climate, the rise of fascism and authoritarianism, and how it relates to fitness, wellness, diet culture, and everything I do here. I wanted to approach this topic from a historical lens, so I knew that Jen Borruso was the person I needed to talk to. We've known each …
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Why Do I Binge on Foods I Don’t Even Like? (The Real Reason You Can’t Stop)
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16:03You ever find yourself eating stale chips, freezer-burned ice cream, or the kid’s hairy granola bars and think: “This isn’t even good… so WHY am I still eating it?” Yep. Welcome to the club — where your taste buds are unimpressed but your brain is apparently hosting a food rave anyway. In today’s episode of Nourished & Free®: The Podcast, we’re unp…
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The Ozempic/Wegovy Conversation Continued: Important Questions To Ask Yourself Before Chasing a Weight Loss Goal
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19:56Today's podcast is brought to you by listeners like you! Or at least the conversations I've had with you in response to last weeks episode with Vinny Welsby. Apparently weight loss drugs are a popular topic and you all have a lot of your own thoughts and opinions about them. After dedicating a whole episode to talking about the research behind medi…
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Praying Through the Craving: Spiritual Tools for Lasting Change
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39:12Do you ever feel like temptation always wins? Whether it’s fast food on the way home, sneaking a snack in secret, or giving up after one bad morning—Jes and Martin know the feeling. In this episode, they open up about their real-life struggles with temptation and how their faith helped them fight back. From practical strategies to spiritual warfare…
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65: Unburdened: Jesus' Invitation to a Better Way with Ruth Harper
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47:17Send us a text We’ve all heard the term in the Bible, but what exactly is a “yoke?” As it turns out, there are a few meanings for the word. And the concept ties in beautifully with attachment styles (or attachment theory). In today’s episode, Ruth Harper—a Registered Dietitian and longtime friend of FINDINGbalance—shares more on the subject. You’ll…
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Faith Over Feelings: Building Spiritual Discipline for Real Change
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36:05Are you tired of starting over on your health journey? Do you feel like every diet begins with hope but ends in defeat? In this episode, we’ll show you how inviting God into your weight loss journey can change everything. Jes and Martin explain why Phoenix Chronicles isn’t a diet—it’s the spiritual foundation to help you stay on one. Through prayer…
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Ozempic/Wegovy but Were Afraid to Ask with Vinny Welsby
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1:01:42Vinny Welsby is here today, and I could not think of anyone better to talk to about weight loss drugs with. They have done a really deep dive into research and know these GLP-1 meds inside and out. We all deserve to go into big medical decisions armed with all the information and we're so glad to be able to share what we know with you today! Vinny …
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When You Can't Avoid the Stress: How To Stress Better with Erin Lingle
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51:54Erin Lingle is here this week to teach us how to manage our stress better. I don't know about you, but I always laugh at the suggestion of lowering my stress levels. Ummm hello! I am the mom of a 4 year old. I live in America! What I appreciate most about Erin is her incredible sense of humor and her very realistic approach to handling the inevitab…
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Eating Disorder Recovery & Turning to God
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32:27Have you interacted with the mainstream therapeutic world in your pursuit of weight loss? When Jes was struggling with her eating disorder, she went to rehab and saw a secular therapist. In doing so, she processed much of her trauma, but also started to lose sight of God’s importance in her life. When you navigate the mental health world, sometimes…
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64: When Fertility, Food, and Movement Connect w/ Ashley Smith
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44:56Send us a text What if your “healthy habits” are actually causing harm? God created us with such attention to detail! But sometimes… we seek control amidst the chaos of life and cause confusion to this delicate inner world He’s created. This is especially true in the case of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea(HA). Today’s guest, Ashley Smith of The HA Society…
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Self-Care Challenge: Why Rest Days Are Important for Weight Loss
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37:33We live in a self-care-obsessed culture. Anyone who has ever been to a therapist or opened social media has seen it: we’re all about taking time for ourselves, setting boundaries for ourselves, and feeling like our best selves. These goals often leave us feeling empty. That’s because real rest does not come from ourselves; it comes from God. In tod…
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What Painting My Deck Taught Me About Life and Fitness
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18:48Where my fellow DIY girls at? If you know anything about me, you know that I love a good home improvement project. For the past few summers, I've been doing ongoing maintenance on my deck. Working on things like this always gives me time to let me mind wander, and as I was painting a few weeks ago, I had so many lightbulb moments that I knew I…
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Putting God First: Setting Boundaries for Worship & Weight Loss
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50:26Does God want us to have boundaries? Think about it—God asks Christians to live differently than the rest of the world. This means denying ourselves things that would prevent us from fulfilling God’s purpose for us. In today’s episode, Jes and Martin discuss boundaries: what they are, how the Bible gives us examples of them, and how they apply to w…
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What Would Actually Make America Healthy Again: the Connections Between Healthism and Fascism with Ashantis Jones
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1:24:39Ashantis Jones is back this week and we're talking all about the relationship between healthism and the rise of fascism. I know, fun right? But as we often discover, it's all different flavors of the same shit sandwich. And if we really wanna be healthy, we need to talk about the hard stuff too! Turns out it's not all just organic hemp seeds and ka…
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63: Christian Eating Disorder Treatment Options with Amie Shields
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36:55Send us a text It can be difficult to find treatment that fully integrates faith in Christ—especially in-person care. That’s why we’re excited to share this conversation with Amie Shields, founder of Charis Eating Disorder Care, a Christ-centered nonprofit treatment center in Florida. In this episode, Amie shares her powerful story of moving from b…
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#196 New Podcast: Sneak peek inside Ninka-Bernadette Mauritson's Autism Turnaround Program
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32:31I'm opening the doors to my world today on the podcast - and you're invited to come into the secret world of my Autism Turnaround Program (Day One only). It's a sneak peek situation. A little explanation: I've compiled 5 short training lessons into one session for the podcast today. You're also only seeing a bit of the content from day one in the f…
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Weight Loss Motivation: How I Lost 450 Pounds (And Kept It Off!)
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27:08The question Martin gets more than any other is “okay, but how did you really lose 450 pounds?” In today’s episode of Phoenix Chronicles, he answers that question. From his early adulthood to today, Martin has tried every diet under the sun, and has lost weight and gained weight over and over until eventually finding the method that helped him keep…
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I finally decided to stop rolling my eyes and record an episode about what it takes to get toned arms. Because while I had hoped we were all past this, the amount of questions I've gotten about this over the years, plus the amount of garbage information still being fed to you on the internet made me cave. If you don't need to hear this, I am certai…
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Are your thoughts and worship aligned with your goals? When we try to lose weight, we sometimes get caught up in the physical, categories-in, categories-out processes. But losing weight is a mental game. By aligning your thoughts and worship practice with your goals, you can keep the weight off while becoming a better Christian. The way that we thi…
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The Real Reasons Intuitive Eating Isn't Working For You with Toni Rudd
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50:05This episode with Toni Rudd blew my mind and filled in all sorts gaps in my understanding of intuitive eating, and I can't wait to share it with you! Turns out that lack of willpower and food restriction might not be the only reasons you can't seem to stop overeating, and Toni is here to shine a light on it today. Toni Rudd is a UK-registered dieti…
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62: Social Media Reset: Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your Joy with Allie Marie Smith
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50:05Send us a text Every moment on social media matters. It shapes who we are and the women we will become. But even hearing that, it still feels impossible to break the habit of reaching for the phone to see what your friend has been up to, or what the latest trending Reel is, or even using these apps for work. So… what are you to do? Allie Marie Smit…
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The Cookbook Photoshop Scandal You Didn't Know You Needed To Hear About
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15:24Another short solo episode for you this week, after a cookbook Photoshop scandal sent me on a spicy rant. On this episode we talk about: The cookbook that fell into my lap a few weeks ago, and the scandalous mistake inside. Why we are so much more than toned arms. Why most of the images you look at are fake. My problem with the way society treats w…
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