Depression, Anorexia, & Healing: Dr. Wai Jia Tam on Faith and Eating Disorders

Sunburnt Souls: A Christian mental health podcast explores faith, mental health, and resilience through powerful stories. Today, we have the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Wai Jia Tam, a woman whose life is a testament to God’s provision, courage, and unwavering faith.A Life of Impact: Kitesong and a Calling to Serve From a young age, Wai Jia's life reflected a heart surrendered to God’s calling, raising over $100,000 for a children’s home with her first book, Kitesong. But as she pursued her medical studies, she faced battles she never expected.Walking the Tightrope: Christian Depression and Anorexia Recovery At 19, while studying medicine, Wai Jia found herself navigating the shadows of clinical depression and anorexia, all while learning to trust God for provision and direction. We dive into:What depression looked like for her.How anorexia took hold.Her current journey with these struggles.In this candid conversation, Wai Jia bravely shares her journey—the challenges, setbacks, and victories—and how she found hope in the midst of turmoil. This episode provides vital faith-based support for eating disorder recovery.Faith as a Cornerstone: Growing Through the Struggle Despite the weight of mental illness, faith became her anchor. Wai Jia shares how her relationship with Jesus shaped her outlook on life, leading her to trust in His plan, even in the darkest moments. Her story is a powerful testimony of Christian resilience.Dreaming Brave: A New Chapter and Book Today, Wai Jia is the author of the powerful book, Dream Brave: A Dare to Live By Faith When You Feel Too Small, and is pioneering a new podcast under the same name. She inspires others to step out in faith even when they feel small and will be visiting Australia in the coming weeks to share her story.Listen Now: A Testament to God's Faithfulness Join us as we uncover Wai Jia’s powerful testimony of resilience, healing, and courage.If Sunburnt Souls has helped or blessed you in any way, can I ask a small favour? Would you consider telling someone about the podcast, reposting an episode link, or bringing it up over dinner with a mate sometime? Word of mouth is how this podcast spreads. We don’t have the budget for advertising, so every share genuinely helps more people discover the conversations we’re having around faith and mental health.🙏 IF YOU WOULD LOVE TO SUPPORT THE MISSIONHelp us keep producing Christian mental health podcasts and resources that bring hope to listeners around the world and breaks the stigma in the Church. 👉 Donate to Sunburnt Souls. ALL DONATIONS OVER $2 ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.🧠 NEW ONLINE COURSE: Loving Life with Faith and Mental HealthA 28-day, FREE journey to help you:Embrace your identity in JesusBuild life-giving spiritual rhythmsNavigate anxiety, depression, and burnout with honesty and grace👉 Start your 28-day journey today📩 JOIN OUR COMMUNITYGet weekly encouragement, bonus podcast clips, and faith-informed mental health resources in your inbox. 👉 Subscribe to the newsletter⭐ LEAVE A REVIEWLove this episode? Your review helps others discover faith-based mental health resources and find hope for their journey.Listen and Rate on Apple PodcastsListen & Rate on SpotifySunburnt Souls is produced by Pretty Podcasts — a Christian mental health production where faith meets real life through stories ...