Wellbeing for Christian Women | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Following Jesus Not Diets

Feeling like the start of a new year has to mean new, drastic changes? Me too - until I realised that lasting wellbeing doesn’t come from chasing the latest trend, it comes from consistency in the small, intentional things that actually work. In this episode, I’m sharing 6 practices I’m continuing in 2026 that help me feel balanced, energised, and grounded in my faith. From daily Scripture reading...

The start of a new year can make us want to do more, try harder, and set bigger and better life goals - but what if the invitation is simply to stay planted? In this episode, I reflect on a word that stopped me in Acts 1, share my own baptism story in the Aussie bush, and explore the beautiful biblical imagery of being immersed in Christ and rooted by streams of living water. We’ll look at how Scr...

If the end of the year leaves you feeling anxious about your body, your eating, or the pressure to “fix things” before January rolls around, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m talking honestly about the end-of-year weight gain panic so many of us experience - the overeating at Christmas, the loss of routine, and the familiar urge to course-correct with restriction, rules, and un...

Some days you wake up and feel… heavy. Not because anything is “wrong,” but because life has quietly worn you down. That’s exactly where I found myself on my last workday of the year - exhausted, emotionally flat, and scraping at the bottom of the barrel. In this episode, I share that personal story, including the unexpected little disasters that pushed me over the edge and the gentle reminder I r...

In this episode, I break down five reasons why you might feel out of control around food, especially during busy seasons like Christmas and New Year. From physical and mental restriction, to lost hunger cues, unmet emotional needs, and all-or-nothing thinking, I share relatable stories from my own journey and offer practical, gentle strategies to rebuild trust with your body, respond to cravings w...

Are you tired of eating on autopilot and ending up unsatisfied? In this episode, I share how to create valuable eating experiences, those “heck yes” moments that bring joy, connection, and meaning. I’ll walk you through three simple questions to help you discern whether food is truly worth it: What? When? and Where? We’ll also talk about navigating holiday food with intention and explore Proverbs...

I used to think exercise was all about punishment - burning off food, fixing flaws, or “earning” my worth. But over time, I’ve discovered a completely different way to move: exercise as worship. In this episode, I share what it looks like to reframe movement from shame to gratitude, from self-loathing to stewardship, and from punishment to presence. We explore how God calls us to honour the very g...

In this episode, I open up about my own journey of moving away from using food as a reward and learning to see it as the blessing God always intended it to be. I share how diet culture shaped my thinking for years, leading me into patterns of deprivation, nighttime overeating, guilt, and “starting again on Monday.” I talk honestly about the exhausting season of motherhood when I had four boys unde...

Have you ever finished a meal - or a weekend full of food and wine — and found yourself wondering, “Did I just overeat? Was that a sin?” I know I have, and it’s a question that came up for me after a recent weekend away in the Barossa Valley. In this episode, I’m sharing a compassionate, biblical perspective on a topic many of us quietly wrestle with overeating. We’ll explore six key truths that h...

What does it really mean to live a good and flourishing life – and how do virtues fit into that picture? This week, I’m diving into a topic I didn’t expect to love quite so much: virtue. When I first studied it earlier this year, I had no idea how deeply it was tied to human flourishing, calling, and spiritual growth. But what I discovered changed the way I think about faith, purpose, and the way...

This week has stretched me thin - renovations, solo parenting, and a whole lot of chaos! In the middle of the noise and the mess, I’ve been reminded how easy it is to chase what’s temporary and forget where true strength and beauty come from. In this episode, I share honestly about feeling weary and how God has been meeting me through Isaiah 40 - a passage that reminds us that while everything els...

In this episode, I’m diving into a word that might not sound glamorous — but it’s truly the secret to lasting transformation in every area of life: sustainability. If you’ve ever started a new diet, workout plan, or routine with all the best intentions, only to burn out or give up a few weeks later, this one’s for you. I share honestly about my own years of stop–start habits and what finally helpe...

In this episode, I share what I believe are the five essential pillars of wellbeing: Nutrition, Movement, Sleep, Mindset, and Relationships. I talk about how each area affects our physical, emotional, and spiritual health and offer practical, faith-cantered ways to nurture them in everyday life. I encourage you to reflect on which pillars you feel strong in and which areas could use a little more...

In this week’s episode, I share my journey of finally embracing resistance training and how I’m using James Clear’s Atomic Habits to make it stick. I talk honestly about the resistance I’ve had to lifting weights, the stories I’ve told myself, and how I’m learning to trust both God and myself to take consistent, faithful action. I break down the four laws of behaviour change and show how I’ve appl...

In this episode, I get personal and dive into a topic that touches so many of us - body image. I share my own journey, from loving my body as a dancer in childhood to experiencing shame, criticism, and the long-lasting impact of negative body image after pregnancy and childbirth. We explore where these struggles come from - cultural pressures, family influences, personal experiences - and how they...

In this episode, I’m opening up about those tough “bad body image” days we all have - when our reflection, our clothes, or even our stomach feels off, and it’s tempting to spiral into self-criticism, restrictive habits, or emotional eating. I share four practical ways I’ve learned to navigate these moments with grace, perspective, and faith. From avoiding body checking and negative self-talk, to c...

In this episode, I continue the conversation from last week by sharing why being at my heaviest weight has also meant being at my healthiest-spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. I unpack how restrictive dieting and disordered eating once kept me trapped, and how Jesus called me out of diet culture and into freedom. Then, we turn to the powerful image of the sponge at the crucifixion...

In this episode, I share a personal word the Lord gave me about reframing the thoughts we have about our bodies-specifically the nagging, familiar thought, “I’m so heavy, I need to lose weight.” I talk about how we can take these thoughts captive, submit them to Christ, and replace them with His truth! I also share a beautiful prophetic picture Holy Spirit gave me of a sponge-how being filled with...

In this episode, I share how my personal experiment of deleting social media from my phone is going and how I’ve noticed how it affected my mind, my mood, and my spiritual life. I explore why chasing self-improvement, quick fixes, or even “good” content like podcasts can leave us hungry, and why God’s presence offers the only true, lasting satisfaction. Together, we unpack Isaiah 55 and Philippian...

Have you reached the end of your dieting rope and wondered, now what? In this episode, I share four practical and faith-filled steps you can take when you’re ready to quit dieting and step into the freedom God offers. Together, we’ll talk about rejecting the lies of diet culture, receiving God’s grace, renewing our minds with truth, and letting go of the tools that keep us stuck. These aren’t quic...

In this episode, we dig into Proverbs to uncover practical ways to nourish our souls and live fruitful lives. We start by exploring the appetites of the soul and how to feed them in ways that truly satisfy. Then, we turn to the ant as a surprising teacher of diligence, preparation, and foresight. We also unpack the potential and fruitfulness God has planted in each of us, showing how our everyday...

This week we’re diving into self-compassion - what it really means to treat yourself with kindness when life gets messy. I share a personal story of persistent pain, how it challenged my usual discipline, and what I learned about giving myself grace. We’ll explore practical tools from psychology alongside the powerful example of God’s compassion in Scripture, showing us how to mirror His kindness...

Are you stuck in the exhausting cycle of starting a diet, losing some weight, slipping back into old habits, regaining the weight - and then starting all over again? This episode dives deep into the diet cycle - what it is, why it happens, and how it keeps so many women trapped in frustration and self-blame. I’ll walk you through each stage of the cycle so you can picture it clearly, recognise whe...

This week, I’m diving into one of the most mysterious and powerful stories in the Old Testament - the night Jacob wrestled with God in Genesis 32. It’s raw, intense, and deeply symbolic, and I believe it speaks to something many of us feel but don’t often talk about: what does it really mean to wrestle with God? In this episode, I unpack the story, share what it reveals about identity, surrender,...

In this episode, I’m laying the foundation for a conversation I’m really passionate about - holistic wellbeing from a biblical perspective. I explore what it means to be human - body, soul, and spirit - and why each part of us matters deeply to God. I also share some of my personal story around body image and disordered eating, and how God has brought healing and freedom over time. If you’ve ever...