Breaking the Cycle of Shame: Body Image, Eating Disorders & Finding Freedom in Christ with Jessica Blake & Teagan Field

Do you struggle with shame around your body, food, motherhood, mental health, or the feeling that you’re simply not good enough?In this episode of The Rooted Mother, we’re having an honest conversation about breaking the cycle of shame and discovering what happens when we stop allowing our struggles to define our identity.Michelle is joined by Jessica Blake of Seeker Ministries and Gospel Praise Fitness, and Teagan Field, a mental health therapist specializing in body image, eating disorders, and trauma. Together, they share deeply personal stories of eating disorders, body image struggles, anxiety, trauma, postpartum depression, mental health, and the shame that can keep women suffering in silence.Jessica shares her journey through bulimia, anorexia, over-exercising, and an unhealthy relationship with her body, and how encountering Jesus transformed the way she viewed herself, food, fitness, and her body.Teagan shares her personal experience with eating disorders and the impact of shame within her family, as well as how her own healing journey eventually led her toward helping others struggling with eating disorders, trauma, and mental health.Michelle also opens up about her experience with postpartum depression, anxiety, motherhood, and the shame that kept her from asking for help.Together, we talk about:• Why shame can become part of our identity• The difference between guilt and shame• Shame, body image, and eating disorders• How social media can fuel comparison and body dissatisfaction• Why Christian women can struggle with mental health and still love Jesus• When it may be time to seek therapy• The role of faith, therapy, and fitness in healing• Renewing our minds and learning to see ourselves through God's truth• Why asking for help is not a weakness• What to do when you're suffering silently with shame• How Jesus meets us in the places where we feel most brokenIf you've ever thought, "Something is wrong with me," "I'm not a good enough mom," "I should be able to handle this," or "My body isn't good enough," I hope this conversation reminds you that your struggles do not define your identity.You are not alone. You are not beyond help. And your worth is not determined by your body, your past, your mistakes, your mental health struggles, or how well you think you're doing.Jesus sees you exactly where you are, and He meets you there.Connect With Our GuestsJessica BlakeFounder of Seeker Ministries and Gospel Praise FitnessSeeker Ministries — New Age to Christ ministryGospel Praise Fitness — faith-based fitness ministry offering free worship workout Zoom classes, holistic personal training, and nutrition counselingWebsite: www.seekerministries.comGospel Praise Fitness: www.seekerministries.com/gospelpraisefitnessInstagram: @gospelpraisefitnessFacebook: Gospel Praise FitnessYouTube: Gospel Praise FitnessTeagan FieldMental Health Therapist specializing in body image, eating disorders, and traumaPsychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/taegan-field-charlottesville-va/1523309Instagram: @therapymoveswithtaeganA Note About This EpisodeThis conversation discusses eating disorders, body image, mental health, trauma, postpartum depression, and other difficult experiences. If you are struggling, please consider reaching out to a trusted person or qualified mental health professional. Asking for help is not a weakness, it is wisdom.If this episode encouraged you, share it with a woman who may need this reminder today, and subscribe to The Rooted Mother for more honest conversations about Christian motherhood, anxiety, mental health, identity, and learning to root ourselves in Christ.You don't have to do motherhood alone.Support the show✨ Free Gift for You: If mom guilt has been weighing on your heart, I've created a free printable, God's Truth vs. Mom Guilt, to help you replace the lies with God's truth. You can download it through the link in today's show notes.If this episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to follow the podcast and share it with another mom who needs the reminder that she doesn't have to walk this journey alone.🌿 Start here: Download my free printable, God's Truth vs. Mom Guilt, and learn to replace guilt-filled thoughts with God's truth and Scripture:https://www.rootedandthrivingmama.com/gods-truth-vs-mom-guiltNext Steps🌿 Website & Shop:https://www.rootedandthrivingmama.com