Tag: Health

My Conversation with Karen Ferguson on 5-Minute Parenting

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.

How Highly Should I Prioritize Health?

The two friends talked…and talked…and talked. It quickly became clear that they were obsessed with exercise. I couldn’t help but feel depressed as they described their workouts and their sore muscles. I secretly wanted to ask them, “Do your entire lives revolve around exercise?” Obviously, I held my tongue. It wasn’t my place to ask them that question. And frankly, I could ask my high school self the same one.

My Conversation with Chrissy Kirkman on Old School Food Freedom

Even if you're not currently recovering from an eating disorder, I hope this conversation encourages you and reminds you that singleness can prepare you for dating and marriage. It's an opportunity to examine your own priorities and to determine what priorities you want your future husband to have so that—together—you can honor God in your marriage. You can listen to my conversation with Chrissy here.

5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Mental Health Struggle (Part 2)

In Part 1, I shared two questions to ask yourself about your mental health struggle. I mentioned that even though I’m not an expert on this topic, I deal with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) personally. I don't know every detail about your mental health struggle—perhaps anxiety, depression, or OCD—but I do know you can move forward no matter what it is. In this post, I'll share three more questions to consider as you decide how to move forward.

5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Mental Health Struggle (Part 1)

While I’m not an expert on mental health, I understand mental health struggles on a personal level because I have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Whether you have OCD or a different mental health struggle, this post series is for you if you want guidance and encouragement about how to navigate that struggle. In this post, I'll share two questions you can ask yourself about your mental health struggle as you determine the best way to move forward.

2 Lies We Believe About Health

As a former anorexic, I know how prevalent the topic of health is in our culture. For about two years, I devoted myself to "being healthy" because I thought my body was gross, not good. But rather than becoming satisfied with my body as I lost weight, I developed an eating disorder and have spent the past several years recovering from it. To help you avoid falling into the trap that I fell into, I want to point out two lies you may be believing about health.

The Hard Truth About Body Image

Because I don't like my body. Honestly, I haven't for a very long time. Nothing is wrong with it—it works perfectly fine and is completely healthy. Yet it's still so hard to accept the body I have. Maybe body acceptance is a challenge for all of us as women. Because I don't like my body. Honestly, I haven't for a very long time. Nothing is wrong with it—it works perfectly fine and is completely healthy. Yet it's still so hard to accept the body I have. But isn't that just part of womanhood?

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