Are you already feeling anxious that a holiday food freakout is just around the corner? Somewhere in September, the Halloween candy appears, and even if you don’t celebrate, this seems to kick off the food frenzy of the holiday season. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Kristen Williams is here to share how we can navigate holiday events with some faith-based tips and tools. She dives into navigating the awkward meal times, preparing for comments we can’t control, and the freedom we can find in eating intuitively.
We have a LOT to commemorate in this episode! Join us as we celebrate the 50th episode of the Old School Food Freedom podcast! Throughout the episode, we’ll share some special surprises for all you faithful listeners and as a way to welcome those new to the show. Don’t miss a second of this episode!
In this episode, we cover:
- How to be free of shame and guilt with food around the holidays
- What true food freedom means, especially during the holidays
- How different holiday events can feel when you eat intuitively
- How to begin removing moral values from foods
- How to navigate awkward holiday meal times
- Why intuitive eating is more about mindfulness than obsession
- How to prepare for comments about weight or food that you can’t control
- Mindset shifts and tools to help you prepare for holiday gatherings
We are so grateful to have you here celebrating with us! It’s our deepest prayer that these tips, tools, and gifts help you have the happiest of holidays. We’d love to hear from you—reach out to admin@findingbalance.com
More About Kristen Williams
Kristen is a registered dietitian and certified eating disorder specialist with a Christ-centered private practice in Dallas, Texas. She uses a non-diet approach to help individuals make peace with food and is passionate about encouraging women to break free from body image bondage in order to experience fulfillment in their physical and mental health.
GIVEAWAY! We’re celebrating our 50th episode with a freebie, a giveaway, and a sweet discount!
- FREE virtual access to the entire “In His Image Conference”
- Enter the Unworthy Weight book giveaway! (GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED)
- 50% OFF the Lasting Freedom Participant Bundle (3 modules FREE including the Holiday Module)
Connect with Kristen:
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM
Eating Issues Test: Not sure where you stand with eating issues? Take a test
The Daily Vitamin eDevo: A free devotional with bite-sized truth emailed 5 days a week
Community Groups: Find connection with Bible study and prayer groups
Christian Treatment Finder: Connecting you with Christian providers experienced in treating eating issues.
Lasting Freedom Online Course: A Christ-centered, non-diet course to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.
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CREDITS:
Interlude music by “Hotham” – Morning Thoughts
Intro music by “MokkaMusic” – Old Jeans (Funk)
Production & Editing by Leah Bryant Co
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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. If you desire to receive faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com to browse professionals with a Kingdom campaign against eating disorders.