On this episode of the Recover with God Podcast, host Jayme Muller goes solo again to talk about influencers and the power of influence in today’s culture. This chat includes Bible verses that talk about influence to point the conversation back to God and the truth found in His Word.

Other ideas covered in this episode include:

• Positive and negative influences

• Questions to ask when following an influencer

• The reality of influencer marketing

• The impact of diet culture on influencers’ content

• Biblical perspective on influencing others

• Praying for influencers and their followers

Other references from this episode:

• Statistics on diets not working long-term

• Statistics showing that 1 in 10 people struggle with an eating disorder

• Episode 10 on diet culture marketing tactics

Bible verses referenced in this episode:

• Romans 12:2 (ERV)

• Galatians 5:7-9 (EASY)

• 1 Corinthians 15:33 (NIV)

• Proverbs 27:17 (EASY)

• Hebrews 10:24-25 (ERV)

• Matthew 5:13-16 (ERV)

• Romans 12:21 (ERV)

How to connect with host, Jayme Muller:

• Jayme’s blog: https://adventureandthegirl.com

• Jayme’s Instagram account: @hopeandthegirl

• Check out Jayme’s devotional book Recover with God on Amazon here. *This is an Amazon Affiliate link.

• Sign up for Jayme’s newsletter for encouragement to live with ZEAL + a get freebie here. https://adventureandthegirl.com/free-devotional/

DISCLAIMER:

Jayme Muller is not a licensed professional, and even though some of the guests on this podcast are professionals, this podcast is not meant to replace therapy or a recovery program. The heart of this podcast is to spread hope and point you toward God, the ultimate rescuer and healer, to leave you feeling less alone, more hopeful, and one step closer to recovering with God.

Amie Shields is the founder of Charis Eating Disorder Care, the first and only nonprofit residential treatment center specific to EDs in the United States. Located on Amelia Island in Florida, Charis offers treatment for all types of eating disorders, pairing the highest clinical standards with the deepest Christian roots. From residential and PHP to outpatient and group support for family and friends, there is help for every need.

Plus, Amie is passionate to help make care more affordable for those with limited or no insurance.

On this episode of the Recover with God Podcast, Amie and Jayme talk about:

• Amie’s ED recovery story and how that led to founding Charis

• Real statistics on the cost and availability of residential ED treatment

• Services offered at Charis House and how faith is incorporated

• Experiential therapies in residential, PHP, and outpatient

• The truth that Jesus died so we can live in freedom and abundance

• Learning to untangle lies and believe the absolute truth of the gospel

• Encouragement for those in quasi recovery or experiencing relapse

• Support groups and resources for family and friends

• How to determine the level of care that’s right for you

• Charis’ plans over the next 5 years — to open a residential home for adolescents and also one for males

How to connect with Charis Eating Disorder Care:

• Website: chariscare.com

• Instagram: @charis.eating.disorder.care

• Facebook: Charis Eating Disorder Care

• YouTube: @CharisEatingDisorderCare

How to connect with host, Jayme Muller:

• Jayme’s blog: https://adventureandthegirl.com

• Jayme’s Instagram account: @hopeandthegirl

• Check out Jayme’s devotional book Recover with God on Amazon here. *This is an Amazon Affiliate link.

• Sign up for Jayme’s newsletter for encouragement to live with ZEAL + a get freebie here. https://adventureandthegirl.com/free-devotional/

DISCLAIMER:

Jayme Muller is not a licensed professional, and even though some of the guests on this podcast are professionals, this podcast is not meant to replace therapy or a recovery program. The heart of this podcast is to spread hope and point you toward God, the ultimate rescuer and healer, to leave you feeling less alone, more hopeful, and one step closer to recovering with God.

Lisa Whittle is a Bible teacher and best selling author of nine books and other bible studies. I’ve personally read two of her books, I Want God and The Hard Good. And you might have also heard of her book, Jesus Over Everything — which is also the title of her podcast.

On this episode of the Recover with God Podcast, Lisa and Jayme talk about:

• Lisa’s body struggles, including an eating disorder and disordered eating

• The story behind Lisa’s new Bible study: Body & Soul

• Finding freedom from the “weight of weight”

• Dealing with comparison, shame, self-loathing, body dysmorphia, and more

• Feeling overwhelmed by the overload of “health” information

• Understanding whole body theology and how it changes everything

• Role of the church in body conversations

• Negative effects of body positive culture

• The significance of the body / soul connection

• Roles we play vs the whole person

• How to have healthy body conversations with other women

• Significance of the crucifixion beyond eternal salvation

• Identifying half-truths that are not true freedom

• The truth about the phrase “you are enough”

How to connect with Lisa Whittle:

• Website: LisaWhittle.com

• Instagram: @lisawhittle

• Facebook: Lisa Whittle Official

• YouTube: @LisaWhittleOfficial

• Podcast: Jesus Over Everything

How to connect with host, Jayme Muller:

• Jayme’s blog: https://adventureandthegirl.com

• Jayme’s Instagram account: @hopeandthegirl

• Check out Jayme’s devotional book Recover with God on Amazon here. *This is an Amazon Affiliate link.

• Sign up for Jayme’s newsletter for encouragement to live with ZEAL + a get freebie here. https://adventureandthegirl.com/free-devotional/

DISCLAIMER:

Jayme Muller is not a licensed professional, and even though some of the guests on this podcast are professionals, this podcast is not meant to replace therapy or a recovery program. The heart of this podcast is to spread hope and point you toward God, the ultimate rescuer and healer, to leave you feeling less alone, more hopeful, and one step closer to recovering with God.

Holly Pudwill is a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience working with eating disorders in all levels of care and supporting individuals who desire to heal their relationship with food. She is uniquely gifted in understanding the complexities of eating disorder recovery and is passionate about helping those who struggle to find full freedom.

On this episode of the Recover with God Podcast, Holly and Jayme talk about:

• What led Holly to focus on eating disorders as a dietitian

• How Holly approaches faith and God with her clients

• Getting back to God’s design for how we were created to live

• How to navigate feeling distant from God by understanding who God is

• Understanding our identity in God

• Dealing with shame & feeling unworthy

• How ED are a tool of the enemy

• Common faith struggles & common lies we believe

• What the Bible says — and doesn’t say — about our bodies

• How God cares about our hearts, not how our bodies look

• Harmful diet trends & popular weight loss drugs

• Metabolic damage

• Seeking true nutrition advice

• The benefits of working with a full recovery team

• Advice & support for family & friends

Connect with Holly at: EdenNutritionCounseling.com

Learn more about the Charis Eating Disorder Care support group here.

Bible verses mentioned in this episode:

• Isaiah 53:2

• Mark 7:18-20

How to connect with host, Jayme Muller:

• Jayme’s blog: https://adventureandthegirl.com

• Jayme’s Instagram account: @hopeandthegirl

• Check out Jayme’s devotional book Recover with God on Amazon here. *This is an Amazon Affiliate link.

• Sign up for Jayme’s newsletter for encouragement to live with ZEAL + a get freebie here. https://adventureandthegirl.com/free-devotional/

DISCLAIMER:

Jayme Muller is not a licensed professional, and even though some of the guests on this podcast are professionals, this podcast is not meant to replace therapy or a recovery program. The heart of this podcast is to spread hope and point you toward God, the ultimate rescuer and healer, to leave you feeling less alone, more hopeful, and one step closer to recovering with God.

Mary-Lauren Shelton Vise is a registered dietitian who specializes in eating disorder recovery for athletes, as well as sports nutrition, disordered eating, intuitive eating, and more. Her mission is to help individuals reconnect with their bodies and food and exercise or movement — from a faith-based perspective.

On this episode of the Recover with God Podcast, Mary-Lauren and Jayme chat about:

• Mary-Lauren’s journey to become a dietitian focused on helping athletes with EDs

• Challenges athletes face with eating disorders and disordered eating

• Underfueling, injury, and how nutrition impacts athletic performance

• Pushing the limits of performance and pressure to be the best

• Finding identity and worth outside of sports, through Christ

• Incorporating faith in eating disorder recovery

• Lies of perfectionism and letting go of the drive to be perfect

• Finding community and support in recovery

• Advice for coaches, trainers, and parents of athletes

• Building open communication in team culture

• How everyone is worthy of healing and help

How to connect with Mary-Lauren:

Mary-Lauren Shelton Vise, RDN, LD, CEDS-C

Nutrition DiscoveRD®

• Website: https://www.nutritiondiscoverd.com/

• Instagram: @nutritiondiscovered

• Email: mlshelton@nutritiondiscoveRD.com

• Call or text: 214-838-8237

In-Person Services: Dallas, TX

Virtual Nutrition Services: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Dakota, Texas, Virginia

Nutrition DiscoveRD Motto: "Empowering Athletes. Elevating Nutrition."

Specialties: Sports Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Women's Health & PCOS

Other resources mentioned on this episode:

• Parent Toolkit

• Coach & Athletic Trainer Toolkit

How to connect with host, Jayme Muller:

• Jayme’s blog: https://adventureandthegirl.com

• Jayme’s Instagram account: @hopeandthegirl

• Check out Jayme’s devotional book Recover with God on Amazon here. *This is an Amazon Affiliate link.

• Sign up for Jayme’s newsletter for encouragement to live with ZEAL + a get freebie here. https://adventureandthegirl.com/free-devotional/

DISCLAIMER:

Jayme Muller is not a licensed professional, and even though some of the guests on this podcast are professionals, this podcast is not meant to replace therapy or a recovery program. The heart of this podcast is to spread hope and point you toward God, the ultimate rescuer and healer, to leave you feeling less alone, more hopeful, and one step closer to recovering with God.

On this episode of the Recover with God Podcast, Jayme shares:

• “Let go, let God” is not a cliche Christian phrase
• What it looks like to let go and give God control in ED recovery
• Acknowledging to God that your way isn’t working
• Getting real and honest with God through prayer
• Recovery does not depend on how “good” you pray
• Learning how to trust God completely
• Telling yourself God’s truth even when you don’t believe it
• Focus on progress over perfection and let go of all-or-nothing thinking
• Sitting with hard feelings without letting them control you
• Taking your emotions and feelings to God
• Believing God’s power and grace is bigger than your eating disorder
• Pausing the spiraling thoughts in your head
• Staying focused on God
• Praying to God for wisdom and discernment to take the next step

Bible verses referenced in this episode:

• 1 John 2:17 (AMP)
• Proverbs 14:12 (NLT)
• James 1:14-15 (NLT)
• 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT)
• Proverbs 3:5 (NLT)
• Psalm 16:11 (NET)
• 1 Timothy 4:15 (NCV)
• Hebrews 4:16 (NLT)
• Romans 3:23-24 (NLT)
• Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)
• 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT)
• Luke 1:13 (NET)
• Isaiah 41:10 (ERV)
• John 16:33 (ERV)
• Isaiah 26:3 (NLT)
• 2 Corinthians 10:5 (ERV)
• Colossians 3:2 (NLT)
• Galatians 1:10 (NIV)
• 1 Chronicles 16:11 (ERV)
• Psalm 37:5 (NLT)
• Psalm 34:17 (NLT)
• Psalm 16:11 (NET)

How to connect with host, Jayme Muller:

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  Jayme’s blog: https://adventureandthegirl.com

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  Jayme’s Instagram account: @hopeandthegirl

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  Check out Jayme’s devotional book Recover with God on Amazon here. *This is an Amazon Affiliate link.

Do you find music to be helpful and healing?

Jayme created two “Ultimate Recovery Playlists” — volume 1 & 2 — just for you.

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  The Ultimate Recovery Playlist: Vol 1 on Spotify

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  The Ultimate Recovery Playlist: Vol 2 on Spotify

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  The Ultimate Recovery Playlist: Vol 1 on YouTube

• The Ultimate Recovery Playlist: Vol 2 on YouTube

DISCLAIMER:

Jayme Muller is not a licensed professional, and even though some of the guests on this podcast are professionals, this podcast is not meant to replace therapy or a recovery program. The heart of this podcast is to spread hope and point you toward God, the ultimate rescuer and healer, to leave you feeling less alone, more hopeful, and one step closer to recovering with God.

Whitney Lowe is author of “Set Your Eyes Higher: A 40-Day Reset to Slow Your Anxiety and Fix Your Focus on God.” Whitney is passionate about the Bible and keeping our focus on God, despite all the distractions we face in this world — distractions that include eating disorders and fixation on our own appearance.

On this episode of the Recover with God Podcast, Whitney and Jayme chat about:

• Whitney’s eating disorder recovery story

• Being a high achiever & focused on what other people think

• Perfectionism & wanting to maintain control

• How disordered eating & eating disorders control you

• Not feeling unique or special & seeking attention through weight loss

• How taking care of your body improves your quality of life

• How fixating on your body wastes the purpose God gave you

• Prioritizing God & focusing on His plan to fight spiritual warfare

• Choosing community over isolation

• The truth that you can’t serve both God & an eating disorder

• What it means to be valuable in God’s eyes

• Embracing the idea that God has a unique purpose & plan for your life

• Advice on how to truly live your life

• Seeking validation through social media likes

• Advice for mentoring younger generations

How to connect with Whitney Lowe:

• On Instagram @whitneypiersonlowe

• Get Whitney’s book: Set Your Eyes Higher *This is an Amazon affiliate link

Bible verses referenced in this episode:

• The book of Hosea

• Colossians 3:2

• Ephesians 2:10

• 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

How to connect with host, Jayme Muller:

• Jayme’s blog: https://adventureandthegirl.com

• Jayme’s Instagram account: @hopeandthegirl

• Check out Jayme’s devotional book Recover with God on Amazon here. *This is an Amazon Affiliate link.

• Sign up for Jayme’s newsletter for encouragement to live with ZEAL + a get freebie here. https://adventureandthegirl.com/free-devotional/

DISCLAIMER:

Jayme Muller is not a licensed professional, and even though some of the guests on this podcast are professionals, this podcast is not meant to replace therapy or a recovery program. The heart of this podcast is to spread hope and point you toward God, the ultimate rescuer and healer, to leave you feeling less alone, more hopeful, and one step closer to recovering with God.

Laura is the founder of True Strength Collective, a fitness and body image support program for Christian moms. Laura is a nationally certified exercise physiologist (ACSM) with a BS in Exercise Science. She is also a GGS Pregnancy and Postpartum Coach, a body neutral fitness coach, and host of the Strong After Birth Podcast.

Laura’s mission with the True Strength Method is to guide women on a journey to identify limiting beliefs about their body and their faith to finally find freedom from body pressures, confidently build strength, and develop unshakable faith in the process.

On this episode of the Recover with God Podcast, Laura and Jayme talk about:

• Growing slow & glorifying God

• Laura’s journey with body image struggles

• What it means to say your body is a temple

• Addressing negative beliefs that our bodies have to look a certain way

• Negative impact of gym & fitness culture

• Comparison dangers & looking for approval from other people

• Body checking & picking apart our bodies

• What the Bible has to say about our bodies

• Breaking down Psalm 139:14 - the “fearfully & wonderfully made” verse

• Navigating the pressure to “bounce back” after pregnancy

• Focusing on strength after pregnancy, not weight-loss

• Practical ways to have confidence in our bodies & who God made us to be

• Sustainable ways to approach your goals & set realistic expectations

How to connect with Laura:

• Visit Laura’s website: https://www.truestrengthcollective.com/

• Follow Laura on Instagram: @truestrengthcollective

• Listen to the Strong After Birth Podcast HERE

Bible verses referenced in this episode:

• 1 Samuel 16:7

• Genesis 1:31

• Psalm 139:14

How to connect with host, Jayme Muller:

• Jayme’s blog: https://adventureandthegirl.com

• Jayme’s Instagram account: @hopeandthegirl

• Check out Jayme’s devotional book Recover with God on Amazon here. *This is an Amazon Affiliate link.

• Sign up for Jayme’s newsletter for encouragement to live with ZEAL + a get freebie here. https://adventureandthegirl.com/free-devotional/

DISCLAIMER:

Jayme Muller is not a licensed professional, and even though some of the guests on this podcast are professionals, this podcast is not meant to replace therapy or a recovery program. The heart of this podcast is to spread hope and point you toward God, the ultimate rescuer and healer, to leave you feeling less alone, more hopeful, and one step closer to recovering with God.