On this healing journey, we all need relationships we can show up exactly how and where we are. Which means we need those people who are willing to sit with us in the dirt, and the pain, and just be with us in our journey. But where can we go to find those kind, compassionate space holders that help you rebuild that secure attachment?
Tune into this episode with one of Chrissy’s supportive people, Josi Wahlert. Josi and Chrissy have never met in person, but Chrissy has experienced true growth and healing because God brought Josi into her life. She’s not only a supportive person; she’s also a coach who deeply believes in “gentle curiosity.” We hope you enjoy this conversation where we get into what doesn’t work to build secure attachment in online groups, what “gentle curiosity” looks like, and how your Christ-centered authority supports your healing process.
God can do really big things in these online spaces, especially when we’re open to it and approach the process at a pace that feels good to us.
Please note that this episode contains topics such as sexual assault, bulimia, and anorexia, which may be sensitive for some listeners.
In this episode, we cover:
- Common (and absolutely normal) fears about sharing in an online space
- Statistics about women suffering from eating issues and body image issues
- Josi’s story of healing from trauma
- Her first experience seeking help in online support groups
- The most pivotal moment of Josi’s healing
- How to find and lean into the courage it takes to show up for healing
- What gentle curiosity is and looks like
- The benefits of skillful trauma-informed facilitation
- What secure attachment is and its role in healing
- The importance of not rushing someone to get out of discomfort
- How your Christ-centered authority supports the healing process
We pray after listening to this episode that you feel safe enough to show up as your real self and be present and willing to hold space in the community that Jesus is leading you to—whatever that looks like. If you have any questions or shares, we’d love to hear from you! Email us at: admin@findingbalance.com
More About Josi Wahlert
Josi Wahlert is a professional coach, ranch wife, and homeschool mama living on the plains of northeastern CO. She loves to talk about whole-brain health, books, enneagram, and more books! Josi is on a continual personal journey of trauma healing, and her work simply invites others to take healing steps in their own stories. Grateful to Jesus for his pace as He walks with us. Growth is life!
Links & Mentioned Resources
Connect with Josi:
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Website
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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.