Earlier this year, I got to connect with a podcast host named Karen Ferguson. On the latest episode of 5-Minute Parenting, we discussed how parents can spot eating disorders in their children’s lives and address them in helpful ways. If someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder—perhaps a child, a sibling, or a friend—then this episode is for you. I’m grateful that Karen allowed me to share my story with her audience, and I’m excited for you to listen to our conversation, which you can find here.
As you’ll hear during this episode, I recovered very slowly and very stubbornly. I only recovered because God graciously placed wise people in my life to guide me through recovery. I don’t take credit for the progress I made. Yet I can attest to this truth from Solomon, and I encourage you to keep it in mind whether you’re struggling with an eating disorder or something else: “He is on the path of life who heeds instruction, but he who ignores reproof goes astray” (Proverbs 10:17 NASB1995).
