Eating Disorder Recovery for Christian Moms | Faith, Triggers, Intuitive Eating, Comparison, Anorexia Nervosa, SAHM

44 | When Food Anxiety Hits, Try These 3 Tips to Feel Safe Around Food

Food anxiety once had me sitting at a table with pizza in front of me — frozen in fear and refusing to eat. The question was asked, “What’s wrong with pizza?” And in that moment, I realized how loud my anxiety had become.
In this episode, I share three simple, practical steps that helped me feel safe around food again. These are tools you can use in the moment when fear shows up — to slow your thoughts, calm your body, and speak truth instead of panic.
If food anxiety feels overwhelming right now, this episode will help you pause, reconnect, and remind yourself: you’re going to be okay.
 
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43 | 3 Reasons Why Your Relationship With God Matters Before You Can Heal From an Eating Disorder

For years, an eating disorder ran my life.
I smiled at dinner tables while starving inside. I planned restriction, counted calories, and punished myself with exercise. It was loud. Demanding. A full-time job.
And it pulled me far from God.
In today’s episode, I share why your relationship with God matters before you can truly heal from an eating disorder.
We’ll talk about:
Why you were created for relationship with Him
Why recovery is a battle that requires God’s strength—not willpower
How God leads healing from the inside out, not the outside in
Simple ways to reconnect with Him starting today
If you’ve tried changing food and habits but still feel stuck, this episode will help you shift your foundation.
Because real recovery starts with who you’re rooted in—not what you eat.
 
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42 | Stop Hating Comparison and Start Using It to Your Advantage

Hi Friend!
We've been told comparison is the enemy—but what if it doesn't have to be?
In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful mindset shift that helps you see comparison differently and use it as a tool instead of a trigger in eating disorder recovery.
You'll learn:
Why comparison shows up
How your interpretation of it is a choice
How to stop it from spiraling into shame
 
If comparison has ever left you feeling behind, discouraged, or "not good enough", this episode will help you turn it into clarity, growth, and forward movement in your healing.
Let's dive in!
xo
Andrea

41 | When Control Becomes a Good Thing: Changing The Perspective That Sets You Free

Hey there friend!
If the word control feels triggering or exhausting, you’re not alone. For many women in eating disorder recovery, control has been used against them — leaving it feeling like the enemy.
In today’s episode, we’re reframing control through a hope-driven, faith-based lens and exploring how reclaiming control in a healthy way actually helps you take the power back from the eating disorder.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why the eating disorder’s version of control keeps you stuck
How shifting your perspective changes everything
Who’s really controlling your mind — and how to take that authority back
This episode is for you if you’re tired of feeling led by fear and ready to choose hope, clarity, and freedom instead.
You get to decide who leads your life.
Press play and let’s take the power back!
xo
Andrea
 

40 | What Is An Eating Disorder? A Conversation Between A Mother and Daughter

Let's normalize talking about tough topics with our daughters. They deserve to have awareness about mental health conditions like eating disorders. Our girls need to have the tools to spot trouble brewing in their own minds and the minds of their friends. I love this conversation I had with my 9 year old daughter, Ava, because it proves such conversations don't have to be miserable. The serious can be seriously fun. See you inside the episode!

39 | The Mental Health Conversation You Need To Hear

I love how honest this conversation is! Brittni Clarkson, host of Meant To Bloom podcast and I don’t hold back sharing so much of what we’ve learned over the years of our personal mental health journeys. Mental health is arguably the most important aspect of health. So we dove deep into topics such as but not limited to:
A gratitude practice that actually works
Obsession with self-development
The power of voicing your thoughts out loud
Hitting rock bottom
How good can come out of what feels bad
Running with bears and big bowls of spaghetti (haha)
It’s normal to feel like you’re going crazy
What’s “enough” for mental health
Be curious to practice what works for you
You are never the same person facing the same battle
Things don’t have to be perfect to be good
 
There are too many bits of wisdom to count! Grab an iced latte and your notebook before you press play. Brittni and I can’t wait to see you inside the episode :)
 
p.s. Being totally transparent and authentic with you is important to me. For this reason you will hear real mompreneur life toward the end of the episode when my two lovely daughters pop into the episode. I purposely chose not to edit them out because I felt it would gloss over the true message of this episode. Enjoy :)
 
Connect with Brittni:
Instagram
BrittniClarkson.com/stressless - this is where you'll find Mindset Realign 
plus related materials and a free download with anxiety coping resources as well. 

38 | How To Use Faith As A Weapon Against An Eating Disorder

Faith isn’t talked about enough in the recovery space. This is why I’m here, friend. To spread this message and help you open your heart so God has access to your heart. You don’t need to hide any shame and guilt from him. Because you are worthy. Ephesians chapter 6 is a powerhouse of a chapter to use to fight for your life. You are worth it friend! Do not give up. Listen to this episode to get your grit on. Get tenacious. Get rowdy against an eating disorder. This episode will help you take a stand against self-loathing, shame, guilt and the freakin’ devil itself!
 

37 | Use THIS Bible Verse To Silence A “Boasting” Eating Disorder

Is an eating disorder making you work for EVERYTHING? Working to change or maintain your body. Working to earn food. Working to accept yourself. Sweet friend, it’s time to set yourself free with a heavy dose of GRACE!  In this episode I explain how to apply Ephesians 2: 8-10 to your recovery. You will learn how to stop trying to be “enough” by being “better” or “healthier” than other people. You don’t have to prove anything in God’s Kingdom where grace and faith are EVERYTHING. Listen to this episode to immerse yourself in this truth: you don’t have to earn God’s love.

36 | How Your Exercise Habits Influence Your Daughter

My 9 year old daughter, Ava, is back as a guest and she brought her wit and wisdom! Again! I swear this girl needs her own show. In this episode, Ava and I discuss how your exercise habits (or lack thereof) can affect your daughter. We also talk about noticing your beliefs about exercise and why it’s important to continue an exercise routine even if you have an eating disorder. And how working out is really only unreasonable at 3am in the morning (Ava’s wit *wink*). Get ready to learn and laugh with Ava and I. See you in the episode!
 

35 | How Your Food Habits Influence Your Daughter

Stop making an eating disorder all about you. It sucks to hear this, but you need to hear me out. The eating disorder isn’t only running your life, it’s also impacting the lives of the people in your life. If you’re a girl momma and trying to change your relationship with food, this episode is for you. If you think you can hide your food struggles from your daughter, think again. Kids are so perceptive. They don’t miss a thing. But this is a good thing. Our children’s perceptive nature can be what we need to push us in recovery and personal growth. There’s a lot at stake here, friend. Your relationship with food doesn’t just impact you, it also impacts your daughter.