Eating Disorder Recovery for Christian Moms | Faith, Triggers, Intuitive Eating, Comparison, Anorexia Nervosa, SAHM
Are you scared out of your mind to gain weight? Do you feel trapped in a cycle of restricting, then eating whatever you want—swinging between control and chaos? Does recovery feel lonely, hopeless, or out of reach? And on the days you do believe food freedom is possible, are you consumed with too much information? Or the idea - nobody will understand your situation?
Hi, I’m Andrea. I spent over 20 years stuck in that same exhausting loop—obsessing over food, exercise, and my body because I was desperate to be good enough. I chased perfection, constantly comparing myself to others, believing my worth depended on how I looked and what I achieved. An eating disorder and toxic body image stole my joy, my peace, and my purpose. But Jesus never left my side. He fought for me when I couldn’t fight for myself and led me to freedom I didn’t think was possible.
Now I’m here to help you find that same freedom.
This is Eating Disorder Recovery for Christian Moms, where we learn to obsess over Jesus—not calories, workouts, or the scale. Each week, we’ll focus on faith-based mindset shifts, real-life tools, and honest conversations that will help you heal your relationship with food, your body, and your heart.
Together, we’ll reclaim your self-worth and realign with your true identity in Christ. When you are well, your God-given gifts can shine fully into the world.
The world needs your light. ✨
Shine on, friend. Let’s do this!
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Episodes
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
What do you think a 9 year old can teach you about body image? Recently I began a conversation with my daughter, fully intending to educate her about body acceptance and positivity but she ended up teaching me a lesson. I was so grateful for her honesty because it was through her voice and perception as a 9 year old little girl that I realized I had unresolved childhood emotions about my body. And ultimately, my daughter opened my eyes to how body image issues can form and how to heal those issues through revisiting childhood memories. Press play to learn what a 9 year old can teach you about body image.
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
How do you help your daughter love her body when you have your own complicated relationship with your body image? Or maybe you’re trying to heal from an eating disorder while supporting your child in her body acceptance. The truth is, no one can trigger you like your own child. When your kid says something that calls out your own insecurities, how can you possibly remain emotionally available? What do you say when your mind goes blank? In this episode, I remove the guesswork for you by sharing 7 things you can tell your daughter in a delicate moment such as this. What you say now could be the life-giving difference in her self-love journey. So instead of only sweating and crying when she says, “I’m fat”, you’ll be capable of shifting your child’s perspective about her body through a powerful, connective conversation. Elevating both of you together.
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Do you know yourself? If someone asked you what you do for fun, what would you say? Don’t feel bad if your response is a clueless stammer. I get it, I’ve been caught off guard, too. Consider this episode an opportunity to question, to be curious and inspire you to relentlessly pursue who God created you to be. When you allow yourself to live aligned with your God-given identity, joy is yours. As you seek and rediscover the pieces of you that have been lost, you begin living as an expression of God’s love and there’s no greater joy or sense of worthiness. Friend, you don’t have to do this alone. Give yourself some grace and ask Jesus to walk with you on your healing journey. In this episode, I’ll get your gears turning on how to start rediscovering yourself and equipping you to confidently answer the question, “what do you do for fun”.
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Too bold? If you think so, I recorded this especially for you. It’s the kick in the butt you need to shift your mindset around the ways you allow an eating disorder to influence your life. In this episode I share two lessons I’ve learned as a result of being tested by an eating disorder. Interestingly enough, by speaking two blessings out loud, two more blessings popped into my mind while recording. This is evidence that what we focus on expands. Friend, I know eating disorders suck the life out of you, but I also know if you get creative and look at your current life through a modified lens of gratitude, you’ll be surprised by what your trials have taught you. Press play. I'll see you there!
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Have you ever been mad at God? Have you ever questioned the way God created you? When I was a young kid, I thought God messed up when He made me. I was mad at Him because He didn’t make me skinny like my friends. And now 30 years later I understand why God made me the way I am. In this episode, you’ll learn how a revisitation of your challenges in childhood can prepare you to be the person God created you to be. In the here and now and in life ever after.
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Your most valuable player in your healing journey is sitting on the sidelines, avoiding your eye-contact. And only you can see her. Because she is you. A version of you as a young child, known as your inner child. In truth, you’ve been avoiding her, too. Maybe because you weren’t aware she was there. Or maybe because you know she knows things. Painful things you were hoping to forget. I need you to go talk to her. Now. Self-discovery and self-compassion awaits. Come with me and I’ll show you how in this episode.
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Your level of loyalty is commendable. But your commitment is blinding you from seeing the truth. There’s a relationship you have to tell to take a hike. At least until that “someone” no longer weighs your self-worth the way they do now. In this episode, I’ll prepare you for your favorite break-up of all time. Press play. Liberation awaits!
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Oh dang! Is today one of those days when no matter how many positive affirmations you say, you don’t feel good in your skin? Don’t stress a moment longer contemplating how you’ll possibly overcome your mental exhaustion and choose the perfect next step to magically feel better. Release the pressure of always needing to figure it out. All you need to do is take a deep breath, say a prayer and listen to this short but sweet message for a quick pep talk that’ll leave you with that just hugged feeling. Because some days you can do more by doing less.
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Scrolling on social media got you feeling down? Or maybe you’re feeling inferior after seeing someone who looks like they’ve got it ALL figured out. I’m gonna have to politely ask you to stop and listen to this episode before your thoughts run away with your sanity. You’ll learn a quick, “get unstuck” mindset shift that’ll take you from wishing you were like “them”, to thanking God for the ways He made you different.
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Are you obsessive? Are you perfectionistic? Good! I’m not kidding. It is possible to use your “negative” personality traits to heal your relationship with your body and food. In this episode, you’ll learn how to identify what parts of your personality are currently keeping you stuck in your healing journey and how you can shift the way you use these same traits and use them for good. Let’s dive in!