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

Lauren Perry
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This podcast helps Christian women break free from diet culture and body shame by experiencing true transformation and wellbeing in Christ. Together we’ll explore what it means to follow Jesus, not diets, and pursue wellbeing, not weight loss. Through Bible study, encouragement and honest conversations about food, faith and body image, you’ll discover how to embrace every part of who God made you to be. If you want to stop striving and let go of perfectionism, if you’re craving a deeper relationship with God and a healthier, more grace-filled relationship with yourself - this show is for you!

  1. 6d ago

    Ep 60. What God Wants Most From You | A Mid-Year Reflection

    What if the thing God wants most from you isn't your service, your effort, or your accomplishments... but your heart? As we reach the halfway point of the year, I'm taking a moment to reflect on the one theme I believe God has been quietly weaving through every season of 2026: the heart. In this short, personal episode, I share a devotion I recently gave to my team at work - exploring what Scripture really means when it talks about the heart, why God continually asks for ours, and how His desire isn't simply to change our hearts, but to fill them. Together we'll look at what it means to surrender the deepest parts of ourselves to God, examine what currently has our hearts, and finish by praying one of the most beautiful passages in Scripture over ourselves and our families from Ephesians 3. If you've been feeling busy, distracted, or in need of a simple invitation back to what matters most, I pray this episode encourages you. I would love to connect with you! You can send me an email anytime: loz.perry@outlook.com You can also find me on social media and DM me: https://instagram.com/loz.perry https://facebook.com/loz.perry

    8 min

  2. Jun 22

    Ep 59. Fully Known, Deeply Loved | What I Never Noticed in Psalm 139

    Have you ever read a passage of Scripture so many times that you assume there's nothing new left to discover? That's exactly how I felt about Psalm 139. This week, I found myself unexpectedly lingering in one of the Bible's most familiar psalms. But instead of being drawn to the well-known verses about being "fearfully and wonderfully made," I was captivated by something else entirely: the intimacy of a God who searches us, knows us completely, surrounds us on every side, and lovingly rests His hand upon us. In this episode, I unpack Psalm 139 and explore what David meant when he wrote, "O Lord, you have searched me and known me." We'll talk about God's omniscience, His presence in our past, present, and future, the beautiful imagery of God's hand upon our lives, and why David's final prayer - “Search me, O God" - is one of the most powerful prayers we can pray. If you've ever longed to feel closer to God, struggled with feeling unseen, or wondered what true intimacy with God looks like, this episode is for you. Together we'll discover that before we ever reached for God, He was already holding us. I would love to connect with you! You can send me an email anytime: loz.perry@outlook.com You can also find me on social media and DM me: https://instagram.com/loz.perry https://facebook.com/loz.perry

    22 min

  3. Jun 15

    Ep 58. The Missing Piece in Weight Loss | Finding your ‘Why’ through Core Values

    If you've ever struggled to stay motivated with weight loss, healthy eating, or exercise, this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm sharing why lasting change requires more than knowing what to do - it requires a deeper why. I unpack how my own motivation has shifted from weight loss and appearance to wellbeing, strength, peace, and living in alignment with my core values. We'll explore the difference between goals and values, how to identify your own core values, and why connecting your habits to what matters most can make healthy living feel more meaningful and sustainable. Because the strongest motivation isn't found in a number on the scales - it's found in becoming the person God created you to be. Core Values List: https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/ I would love to connect with you! You can send me an email anytime: loz.perry@outlook.com You can also find me on social media and DM me: https://instagram.com/loz.perry https://facebook.com/loz.perry

    17 min

  4. Jun 8

    Ep 57. Balance | Finding the Rhythm of Being & Becoming

    Do you ever feel like your whole life is one giant self-improvement project? In a world that constantly tells us to become more - more productive, more disciplined, more successful, more organised - it can be easy to slip into a mindset where we're always focused on what's next and never satisfied with what's now. In this episode, I explore the tension between being and becoming. While growth is a normal and healthy part of the Christian life, what happens when our desire to become more begins to crowd out our ability to simply be? To be loved. To be accepted. To be present with God. Together, we'll unpack the difference between the world's version of becoming and God's version of becoming, why so many of us live with a quiet sense of deficiency, and how learning the rhythm of both being and becoming may be the key to living from fullness rather than striving. If you've ever felt exhausted by the pressure to improve yourself, this episode is for you. I would love to connect with you! You can send me an email anytime: loz.perry@outlook.com You can also find me on social media and DM me: https://instagram.com/loz.perry https://facebook.com/loz.perry

    14 min

  5. Jun 1

    Ep 56. Gateway Habits vs. Slippery Habits | The Small Choices That Shape Your Life

    Have you ever had one small decision completely change the direction of your day - without you even realising it? In this episode, I talk about something I’ve been noticing in my own life that I’m calling Gateway Habits vs. Slippery Habits. I unpack how certain small, often overlooked habits actually open the door to better decisions, more clarity, and a stronger sense of wellbeing throughout the day, while other habits subtly pull us off track and lead us away from the life we actually want to live. I share honestly from my own experience - including the habits that have helped me stay grounded and aligned, as well as the ones I’ve realised can quietly derail me. I also talk about what Proverbs teaches us about paying attention to the “paths” we’re walking, and how modern neuroscience actually reinforces this same idea through the way our brains form neural pathways through repetition. I finish by inviting you into a simple reflection exercise to identify your own Gateway Habits and Slippery Habits, so you can start to notice the small patterns shaping your life and gently realign where needed. I would love to connect with you! You can send me an email anytime: loz.perry@outlook.com You can also find me on social media and DM me: https://instagram.com/loz.perry https://facebook.com/loz.perry

    18 min

  6. May 25

    Ep 55. Overeating at Night? | 5 Ways to Stop the Nighttime Bingeing Spiral

    In this episode of the Wellbeing for Christian Women podcast, I talk about the common struggle of overeating at night after being “good” all day. I unpack the restrict-binge cycle, emotional eating, dieting patterns, body image struggles, and why this isn’t about lack of willpower but often about under-eating, restriction, emotional exhaustion, and nervous system overload. I also share 5 practical, gentle steps to help break the nighttime binge eating spiral, including how to eat enough during the day, stop labelling food as good or bad, understand emotional hunger, create evening rhythms of rest, and move away from harsh food rules. If you’re stuck in the restrict-crave-overeat shame cycle, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and begin moving toward a more peaceful relationship with food. I would love to connect with you! You can send me an email anytime: loz.perry@outlook.com You can also find me on social media and DM me: https://instagram.com/loz.perry https://facebook.com/loz.perry

    16 min

  7. May 18

    Ep 54. Feeling Dry & Disconnected from God? | What to do When your Spirit Feels Weak

    Feeling spiritually dry, disconnected from God, or emotionally exhausted? In this episode, I explore the powerful connection between spiritual nourishment and spiritual strength by comparing the Word of God to food and praying in the Spirit to resistance training. I share how a life-changing season during lockdown transformed my relationship with God, deepened my understanding of fasting, and taught me what it truly means to become spiritually full and spiritually strong. Together, we unpack biblical truths about spiritual hunger, praying in tongues, consistency in prayer, and why so many Christians feel spiritually weak despite consuming endless content. I also talk about the difference between being spiritually stimulated and spiritually satisfied, how daily habits shape our faith over time, and why God never intended for us to live spiritually malnourished. If you’ve been struggling with spiritual fatigue, lack of intimacy with God, or feeling disconnected from your faith, this episode will encourage you to start feeding your spirit again through Scripture, prayer, and deeper communion with God. I would love to connect with you! You can send me an email anytime: loz.perry@outlook.com You can also find me on social media and DM me: https://instagram.com/loz.perry https://facebook.com/loz.perry

    21 min

  8. May 11

    Ep 53. From Dieting to Freedom | The 5 Mindset Shifts That Changed Everything

    For years, I thought healing would come through more discipline, more restriction, and finally achieving the “perfect” body. I believed freedom was always just one successful diet away. But after years of restrictive eating, body dissatisfaction, food obsession, and constantly feeling at war with myself, I eventually realised something had to change - not just my habits, but my mindset. In this episode, I’m sharing the five biggest mindset shifts that completely changed the way I approach food, health, weight, and my body. I talk honestly about the exhausting cycle of restrictive dieting, black-and-white thinking around food, the pressure many women feel to constantly shrink themselves, and why I no longer believe our bodies were meant to become our main focus in life. More importantly, I share how healing started when I stopped obsessing over becoming “less” and started becoming more grounded in my identity in Christ. If you’ve ever felt trapped in cycles of guilt around food, discouraged by dieting, consumed by body image struggles, or simply exhausted from trying to fix yourself all the time, I really think this conversation will encourage you. My prayer is that this episode helps you breathe a little deeper, think a little differently, and remember that freedom isn’t found in perfection - it’s found in Jesus. I would love to connect with you! You can send me an email anytime: loz.perry@outlook.com You can also find me on social media and DM me: https://instagram.com/loz.perry https://facebook.com/loz.perry The Bathhouse in the Blue Mountains I mention in today’s episode can be found here: https://aquaignisbathhouse.com/

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This podcast helps Christian women break free from diet culture and body shame by experiencing true transformation and wellbeing in Christ. Together we’ll explore what it means to follow Jesus, not diets, and pursue wellbeing, not weight loss. Through Bible study, encouragement and honest conversations about food, faith and body image, you’ll discover how to embrace every part of who God made you to be. If you want to stop striving and let go of perfectionism, if you’re craving a deeper relationship with God and a healthier, more grace-filled relationship with yourself - this show is for you!

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