One of the hardest fears for a mom in eating disorder recovery can be wondering, “What if my kids develop an eating disorder because of me?” Maybe your children have heard you criticize your body, watched you struggle around food, noticed your fear of weight gain, or seen you anxious around meals—and now you're carrying guilt and wondering whether you've already affected them.

If you're a Christian mom recovering from an eating disorder, this episode is for you. We’re talking about the connection between eating disorders, children, food and body image, and what kids may learn from what they see and hear at home.

But we're also talking about something just as important: the difference between parental influence and guilt, the power of repair, and what your children can witness when their mom chooses recovery, truth, faith, and Jesus. Your past does not have to determine your children's future, and you don't have to become a perfect mother before you can model a healthier relationship with food, your body, and yourself.

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If you feel trapped in obsessive thoughts about food, body image, calories, or exercise… I know that cycle firsthand.

I spent years believing that if I could just lose weight, eat “perfect,” or finally feel in control, I’d be happy.

But freedom didn’t come from more discipline. It came from healing the root.

Inside my coaching, I help Christian women:

✦ Break the obsession with food ✦ Walk through the fear of weight gain ✦ Rebuild identity in Christ ✦ Heal from the inside out — mentally, physically, and spiritually

🔥 One of the first things we tackle together is your fear of weight gain — because fear is often the very thing keeping you stuck.

In our first breakthrough session, we uncover: ✔ What’s really driving the fear ✔ The hidden beliefs fueling the cycle ✔ Your first clear step toward freedom

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