In this episode, we dive into the reality of Christians battling eating disorders and distorted body image. My special guest, Nicoletta shares her personal journey of struggling with eating disorders, and sheds light on the emotional and spiritual aspects that intertwine with these battles. From distorted self-perceptions to societal pressures, we explore ho ... Show More
Jan 13
The Truth About Godly Marriage that Nobody Talks About
What does it really look like to build a marriage that honors God — not with perfection, but through faithfulness? In today’s episode, I had the honor of hosting Chelsea Smith, author of I Do Today. It was a refreshingly honest, funny, and biblically grounded conversation about m ... Show More
46m 50s
Sep 2021
Eating Disorder: Struggles w/ Body Image, Mental Health and Faith w/ Asma Elbadawi
*Trigger warning - this episode primarily focuses on eating disorders. If you feel the content discussed could be triggering, please either proceed with caution, or feel free to listen to any one of our previous episodes.*
“My journey towards self love has always been a difficult ... Show More
52m 9s
Feb 2024
#133 - Jillian Acosta: Childhood Trauma & Eating: Weight Loss Isn't About The Food
In this week's episode of The Higher Self, we welcome back Jillian Acosta, a registered dietitian/nutritionist, specializing in functional medicine and the psychology of eating. Jillian believes many of the chronic illnesses exacerbated by obesity are deeply rooted in trauma.
In ... Show More
59m 20s
Jan 2023
S3 Ep3: The Reality of Binge Eating (with Therapist Sarah Dosanjh)
This is an episode we’ve been wanting to do for such a long time. We’ve spoken a bit about our experiences with overeating and our disordered relationships with food, but in this episode we’re speaking to former binge eater turned psychotherapist, Sarah Dosanjh, about the reality ... Show More
1 h
Apr 2022
[Repost] #246: Chronic Illness, Body Acceptance, and Breaking Free from the Wellness Diet with Asher Pandjiris, Eating-Disorders Therapist and Host of Living in This Queer Body
Eating-disorders therapist and fellow podcaster Asher Pandjiris joins us to discuss chronic illness in the context of body acceptance, the experience of living with an autoimmune disorder, the intersection of eating disorders and trauma, how the “personal responsibility” narrativ ... Show More
1h 17m
Aug 2019
231: Break Free From Dieting & Find Food Freedom With Mel Wells
Do you obsess over everything you eat? Are you constantly critical of your body? And do you sometimes feel like you’ll be stuck in these destructive patterns forever? Today’s podcast guest, Mel Wells, is here with a message of hope. She says that change IS possible, and in this m ... Show More
1h 5m