FINDINGbalance

God led me to Old School Food Freedom during a really hard season, and it quickly became part of my morning routine. Chrissy’s honesty and the conversations she shares helped me feel less alone and reminded me that healing is possible. It’s rare to find a space that feels both faith-centered and genuinely safe, but that’s what FINDINGbalance is for me.

The episode with Allie Marie Smith on doing a social media reset was especially impactful. It spoke directly to where I was and helped me take practical steps toward peace and freedom. But it’s not just the podcast... all of the FINDINGbalance resources have played a powerful role in my journey. Whether it’s a blog post or the Daily Vitamin, I always walk away feeling more grounded and supported.

FINDINGbalance is doing truly important work. They’re creating space for healing, truth, and community for those of us walking through struggles with food and body image. I’m so thankful for their presence in my life, and for the promptings from the Lord that led our paths to cross.

FINDINGbalance is a breath of fresh air in a sea of information that can easily swallow one up. I began working with Fb in 2023 when they came on board to sponsor a women's conference that I was co-founder of Fort Worth, TX. Initially I was working closely with their Executive Director, Chrissy Kirkman, and was blown away by the sincerity, compassion, integrity and commitment she had as the leader of this ministry. I knew I wanted to know more about their work and began asking God how I could in turn come along side them in this ministry.

I have since had the privilege and joy of getting to know their team and now serve on the board of this incredible ministry. Their voice to speak the truth and push back the lies that the enemy has whispered to women is making an eternal impact.

I was introduced to FINDINGbalance years after I was in bondage to my food issues, however, as a Professional Coach I didn't have the courage to share my story until I came into this space with these amazing women. So much healing has occurred for me that goes far deeper than just forcing myself into healthier rhythms. TRUE healing. Whether you are actively in the pit and needing a friendly face to journey with, or are holding pain inside from long ago, you will be blessed by this ministry. These people are real, relatable, and raw. I know without a doubt that every part of myself and my story is welcome here, and that's how real hope comes alive.

My story isn't as big as some. I've just always been overweight and that has always made me hate my body. Try to control it with weigh down workshop, weight watchers, noom, keto, intermittent fasting. But nothing has changed how I FEEL about myself, my body, and God's love for me and my body like Finding balance has. And what's interesting was I just signed up for a devotional because I needed one and what could it hurt....I'd probably stop reading after a few days anyway. But here I am, still reading and changing.

I want to give a big shout out to Tammy Boyd who has been consistently and faithfully leading the community prayer meeting [online] I have been tuning in from UK and find it to be an oasis of Holy Spirit peace where we together learn to cast our care on him and in return experience his SHALOM peace .It is by no means the perfunctory tick box kind of meeting some of us may have experienced .Powerful but gentle .Quiet but effective .I'm usually in tears at some point as the presence of God touches me .
Thanks again Tammy !

FINDINGBalance has been one of my guiding lights leading me to freedom. My eating disorder darkened every corner it touched. FINDINGBalance's resources turned the Light of Christ into a torch that continues to reveal and restore what the eating disorder has broken. The support I receive through the prayer groups has strengthened my relationship with Jesus. I draw courage from the women I meet online.

My prayer is that, through FINDINGBalance, others will gain hope from what the Lord has done for me.

What a blessing it was to be introduced to Finding Balance and all of its resources. God, in His grace, connected me with Finding Balance when I was feeling incredibly alone navigating my teenage daughter’s eating disorder. Trying to walk alongside her without much support was unbearably hard. As I plugged into the Prayer for Loved Ones group with other moms, I found a safe community where I could be vulnerable and encouraged to believe that full recovery for my daughter was possible. Finding Balance’s prayer group, the Old School Food Freedom podcast and the Daily Vitamin devotionals have encouraged my heart and given me hope.

I was looking for Christ Centered support for a loved one battling an Eating Disorder when I stumbled across Finding Balance. It helped give me Hope in a very challenging season. The resources and prayer groups have been invaluable!

Finding Balance has been a lifeline for me as I support a loved one in their eating disorder recovery. The Prayers for Loved Ones group specifically has been such an encouragement to me, and the group facilitators have shown such compassion and care. I've also benefitted greatly from listening to their podcast and love how it is both Christ centered and up to date on evidence-based information about disordered eating and eating disorders. I highly recommend Finding Balance as a wonderful resource for anyone desiring faith-based encouragement while supporting a loved one struggling with an eating disorder.

What a meaningful and relevant Freedom Blog "Glimpses of Grace". I can truly relate to these words. When I started this journey I honestly thought I would receive "instructions" that I would just need to follow, like taking the right medicine to cure a strep throat. Sick one day, fine the next. I now recognize this is a daily battle ( the Enemy loves this) and yes it's exhausting.

I too had a glimpse of freedom this week, as I was meeting up with my sisters for lunch ( that can trigger me) and another day meeting old work friends for coffee. On both occasions I didn't obsess over what I was wearing ( to try to look thin) or how I looked. I focused on looking happy and grateful to be there to spend time with them. A true taste of freedom.

I am so grateful and thank God each day for LF, this community has truly been life changing for me - one day at a time I fight this battle with hope. Praise the Lord and praise all of you at LF.

In gratitude
Diane Wendelken

Having worked closely with Chrissy and many of the FindingBalance team members over the last two years on their Old School Food Freedom podcast, I can say they are some of the most genuine and compassionate people you will ever meet. They have worked painstakingly to provide education, encouragement, and resources to the people they serve, and I know I’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg. I’m proud to have been a part of seeing part of their mission fulfilled and praying they can expand to help even more people in the years to come!

FINDINGIbalance helped me find hope in my struggles with food and body image. Their team is so caring about each individual person. It is hard these days to find a business with a heart for people. This team does. Their prayers and their passion for what they do shows and it changed my life.

I am a dietitian that initially met Chrissy Kirkman, the director on social media. I had the opportunity to work with her at a time in her life when she was struggling through perimenopause and some challenges it presented with her health. Through coaching sessions, I witnessed her journey to become an intuitive eater and find true food freedom. It was through Chrissy that I first learned about FINDINGbalance and their mission to provide Christ-centered support and healing for those grappling with eating disorders. Chrissy's passion and dedication to helping others grow through their struggles from the work being done at FINDINGbalance was truly inspiring. FINDINGbalance's resources from a Christian perspective align with my own values and I believe in their mission of spreading hope and healing through Jesus Christ. I pray that they are a blessing to many others.

Finding Balance exactly what this world needs! So many woman are caught up in disordered eating, and aren't sure where to turn. Finding balance has been a wonderful resource for so many Christian woman who feel stuck. I've personally met staff members and volunteers at Finding Balance, and know that these people have a heart of love!

I have been a part of FINDINGbalance (almost) since the get-go. First as a client healing from ED, then as a volunteer at their conferences, then as their social media moderator and a leader in their excellent Lasting Freedom program (which is currently unmatched!) When, after nearly two decades of service to the organization, our Founder felt called to move on to a new ministry focus in a different field, I was offered the position of FINDINGbalance Outreach Coordinator (volunteer, my choice) and have held that role going on 4 years. The leadership here has always been exemplary. I trust this ministry 110% and have been a faithful donor since 2006. I have been blessed by the interactions with business associates and those seeking freedom. God continues to bless this organization and ministry greatly! Praise the Lord for all He is doing through FINDINGbalance.

Finding Balance has been a wonderful resource for me as a Christian dietitian and business owner and for my clients. I have recommended the podcast and resources to clients and colleagues and will continue to do so. Finding Balance is run by an incredibly dedicated team of sold out Believers who are on a mission to spread the truth and freedom of the gospel of Jesus and to be a voice of identity and truth in a world that needs this message now more than ever. I am so thankful for the work they do and look forward to many more years laboring beside them!

I have worked extensively with FINDINGbalance over the years as a guest on their podcast, having them as a part of the planning and guest speaking of the conference I hosted last year, and collaborating with them for patient support. Their team is passionate about serving others, providing support to those with eating disorders and disordered eating, and about sharing the Gospel of Christ to those who might otherwise feel hopeless that recovery could be possible. They have an amazing team that is prayerful about the decisions they make, and cares personally about each person that comes as a patient or professional.

As a Certified Health, Life, and Mental Health Coach and Public Speaker who specializes in food and body, I am so grateful for the Christ-centered ministry of FINDINGbalance as a resource to those who are suffering from eating disorders and disordered eating.

I have had a number of clients who have shared with me how FINDINGbalance has been helpful in their healing journey to food and body image struggles. Everything from The Daily Vitamin to their podcast and online courses has been a blessing to them.

They are a ministry that I fully support and even share on my resource list so that others may be able to be encouraged and educated from a Christ-centered approach to food and body.

As someone who has recovered from two eating disorders, I know that God often uses a number of people, ministries, and resources to aid and move one through the recovery process. I believe FINDINGbalance is a wonderful ministry that many can add to their list of what helped them move from bondage to Freedom!

A gift from God!! That just about sums it up. They have saved countless lives through God bringing people Truth and Love and helping hurting people find hope again

I have struggled with an eating disorder and disordered eating for 30 years. I have been hospitalized twice and have seen numerous therapists and dieticians (most secular) throughout these past 3 decades. I don't think I have made as much progress with my recovery as I have since listening to the FindingBalance podcasts, reading the daily vitamin devotionals, and going through the curriculum this past year. FindingBalance continually points me in the direction of Christ and His love for me and others - it has taught me that it really is only His opinion of me that matters - and He is in love with me as I am, right now, and with what I will become as I continue to pursue Him. Slowly but surely, I am learning to recognize and let go of the detrimental lies of the enemy that I have blindly believed for years. Thank you, FindingBalance team members, for your life saving and life giving ministry. Your work for God's Kingdom matters tremendously!

I co-founded the Selah House residential eating disorder treatment facility in Anderson, Indiana, back in the mid-2000s. Through my association with Selah House I met Constance Rhodes and became familiar with the work of FindingBalance. Later I joined FindingBalance's advisory board, and subsequently joined the full board, of which I am still a member. Through it all I have been impressed with the enormous level of commitment, integrity and compassion demonstrated by the entire team at FindingBalance, and I have been pleased that the great work that Constance started and worked for so many years is now being carried out faithfully and effectively by current Executive Director Chrissy Kirkman. FindingBalance is a wonderful resource of faith-based help for those struggling with various eating disorder issues.

I first met FB back in 2007, long before I ever became a board member and I was working at Remuda Ranch. We hosted the first Hungry for Hope conference and invited FB founder Constance Rhodes to be one of our speakers. That collaboration was the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship. Eventually, Hungry for Hope became the production of FB and I was honored to continue being a part of it. Over the years I've had the chance to be a part of many conversations, events, and resources. FB has always been committed to a high level of excellence, faithfulness to its mission, and mostly importantly, serving the needs of those struggling with food and body image issues. I'm very pleased to see this mission continue and serve on the board.

I joined FINDINGbalance's Prayer Support for Loved Ones because it met during the day. I've been so blessed by the prayers of my fellow group members. The leaders genuinely care about the needs of the group members. I've found this prayer group so helpful and necessary in supporting my daughter's road to recovery from an ED. God has been at work to shift and change my perspective and to trust Him to provide healing for my family. And I don't have to do it alone - the others walking alongside me in prayer are fellow warriors and travelers on their own journeys of recovery.

I give FINDINGbalance additional high ratings for its podcast and recovery materials. I love how God is at the center of their mission and how I can learn and appreciate the many aspects of the way God made me, my personality, and my body. The materials are in-depth and extremely educational.

I pray that others take that first step and reach out to FINDINGbalance if in need of healing and support in the midst of an eating disorder.

I highly recommend Finding Balance for a well rounded resource for those seeking complete recovery and freedom from food and body image. I have found great encouragement and support through the bi-weekly prayer groups, the daily vitamin email, the Lasting Freedom group and the Old School Food Freedom podcast. The women I have met in these groups have encouraged me, they are transparent and share their real challenges, and I find so much value in giving back in a space where God has brought me so much freedom! I LOVE the podcast, the topics are current and relatable; and there is also some comedy thrown in there as well. They keep it light hearted at times, because ED can be heavy at times. The Lasting Freedom course is full of God's truth, brings practical tips and challenges you to think critically for yourself, and the topics are very diverse. I think my favorite are the prayer groups because prayer is very close to my heart, it's a time to share the hard stuff in our lives and be vulnerable in safe place. The women who run the prayer groups are loving, kind, caring, and compassionate, and love Jesus! Thank you Finding Balance for moving the Kingdom forward and giving God the glory and praise!

I have made several life-long friends through their past events, as well as the email support I've been blessed to receive through their Daily Vitamin devos, their Prayer Team, and their Freedom prayer groups I've been a part of. I feel the Holy Spirit flowing through their work!

God came knocking at my door in the most unexpected ways during my recovery journey from an eating disorder that plagued me for over a decade of my life. Some of the most quietly profound ways that God found me in my darkest days were through the Daily Vitamin emails that came to my inbox (that, I must add, were subscribed to FOR me by a deeply caring friend that God so appropriately placed in my life at the right time!) Connecting my recovery journey with God and receiving that extra boost of encouragement each day absolutely changed my life. An organization like FINDINGbalance is vital and I am so glad God helped me to stumble upon this nonprofit all those years ago.

I found Finding Balance through web search for eating disorder help online. I’m so glad I found this organization! Through video modules with tons of great professionals teaching and sharing their knowledge, my eyes were opened to so many aspects of my eating disorder I didn’t even know were there. The prayer group has been AMAZING! A great group, from all across the country and around the world, coming together for weekly prayer, encouragement, support; it’s beautiful! ♥️

Finding Balance has been game-changing for me. I found the Lasting Freedom course at the lowest point of my battle with eating disorders. I knew I needed to put God into the situation and worked intensively through the curriculum. The depth of knowledge from field-leading specialists was beautifully woven with God-centred love. And it was revolutionary to me. From there, I found out about the prayer groups. I was fearful about this at first. Talking publicly about things has previously felt like my place of deepest shame, but the women I grew close to in the prayer group and the support from the wider Finding Balance community has been transformational. A safe space, free from judgement and full of love for Jesus and one another, and sharing joy and trials as we walk our different paths but together.

Thank you.

I have battled an eating disorder for over 20 years and feeling defeated after another relapse I was searching the internet for treatment options. I was lucky enough to find Finding Balance! The support of the women at Finding Balance has been life changing. Throughout various treatment stays I received letters in the mail, emails and personal phone calls reminding me that I am not alone and that we serve a God that is loving, full of grace and faithful. The Daily Vitamin I receive in my inbox during the week is also a gift! These daily devotions always encourage me while challenging the lies that the eating disorder tells me. I would not be able to face these challenges without Finding Balance. My family is also grateful!

God has helped me in so many ways through “Lasting Freedom” . He has raised up many, many God honouring, qualified servants to speak his love, truth and more and more of who he is through their character. I am truly honoured to belong to a prayer group world wide, that shares many of the same struggles and victories with food and other idols that I do presently, or have overcome! Praise God, our King!!!!!!!

FINDINGbalance is a much needed resource for The Church that provides biblical insights and perspective. They are laser-focused on helping people find freedom from eating issues. They have great resources (including a podcast), created by highly-respected leaders/voices, that provide transformative guidance.

We are so thankful for the ministry of Finding Balance! Their resources have been highly beneficial to our programming, and their leadership serves with grace and excellence. Highly recommend!

God led my wife to FINDINGbalance during the lowest point of her battle with disordered eating. The prayer group for loved ones made a significant impact to us and the change in her is astounding. I support FINDINGbalance monthly because I see how God uses this organization to impact individuals and families from a biblical approach, which is the ONLY way to walk in freedom.

As a long time beneficiary and benefactor of FINDINGBalance I’ve continually been greatly encouraged and empowered by the timeless truths, practical wisdom, helpful insights, and profound compassion generously shared through ALL of the resources available through this beautiful, life-giving ministry!

After years of battling shame over food and body image issues, I found this organization. The Lasting Freedom course spoke so much truth and encouragement into my struggle. I learned the truth about how God saw me and my value, regardless of my body size. I found freedom from diet rules and the shame cycle I was stuck in with with food. To walk in recovery after so many years of being trapped is such a gift! Thank you to FINDINGbalance for your Christ centered resources and for offering HOPE to those struggling with food and body image issues.

God led me to FINDINGbalance during a time when I was struggling to find my value or worth, and it seemed impossible to walk in the purpose He was calling me to because I felt disqualified in the body I was in. Their Lasting Freedom course and social media posts helped me see how much God loves us, how He designed us to walk in freedom, and how much Satan twists scripture and uses a culture of dieting and restricting to make us feel unworthy of taking up space. I cannot thank the FINDINGbalance team enough for all they do to help others find freedom from these struggles. I will always be grateful.

When I first started LF back in December 21, I was so incredibly desperate for a change. Fearful of failure and another ‘diet’. Freedom seemed like a pipe dream.

Lasting Freedom has turned my world upside down in the best possible way. I am learning and growing and with HIS Spirit, I am letting go of what has kept me enslaved for 40 years.

I am extremely grateful for the gift of being able to participate in Lasting Freedom. He set this journey in motion and I know HE will be the one to continue to do the work in my life. All for HIS glory

Eating disorders thrive on shame, fear, and isolation. When God led me to Finding Balance's website and specifically to their Lasting Freedom modules, I was reeling from a recent diagnosis of "severe anorexia nervosa." I needed trustworthy truth to hold on to. Where else can you find that but in God's Word? I love how Finding Balance consistently points me to Christ and to Scripture. My anorexia is not gone, but I live in hope. The video lessons with Christian dieticians, counsellors, pastors, and ED survivors have been hugely instrumental in giving me hope and courage for the journey. They've motivated me to seek out a team of caregivers and to keep on fighting to enjoy the freedom for which Christ has set me free. Thank you, Finding Balance team!

I had been searching for support with my disordered eating that made sense in my life and my walk with Christ. I was seeking desperately for motivation to free me from this prison. I found the focus for this in the support on FINDINGbalance and the online resources have helped me begin to find freedom. It's an ongoing battle but one I believe is possible to overcome with this support. It makes a significant difference in my life every time I listen to a virtual program and I really notice if I miss a week.

I was looking for help with recovery from an eating disorder and came across Finding Balance. Their resources have been overwhelmingly helpful. While the journey is not easy, I don't think I would have even started without finding the help I have through Finding balance.

I’m so grateful to Finding Balance for helping me to see it is possible to find freedom from constant dieting, disordered eating and body shame. The high level of content in their videos is so helpful and encouraging!

Finding Balance has been such a key to my healing and recovery on my journey. They keep the focus on the Truths of God. I am so thankful for this organization and pray that they will continue to be a blessing to many more who are struggling!

Finding Balance has helped me merge two worlds I had long kept separate, God and my eating disorder, and in that to find deep healing, hope, and the sense that others understand. I think everyone could benefit hugely from going through their modules!!

I have nothing but good things to say about FINDINGbalance. Over the years I have engaged with many of their materials, including books, a DVD study, and most recently the fully on-line Lasting Freedom series. As a Christian I appreciate that their materials are Christ-centered, but they are also appropriate for people of different faith backgrounds. FINDINGbalance has been a critical component in my journey towards healing and wholeness as it relates to food and body image. If you are also seeking healing in this area, I strongly encourage you to check out FINDINGbalance.

What a gift Finding Balance has been! As a counselor I am so grateful for a resource I can offer to clients that is rich in sound content, and practical resources. Community and compassionate support are so important in anyone's journey towards healing/wholeness- and I believe individuals can find both at Finding Balance. From a clinical standpoint I think they address the topics of body image and challenges around eating very professionally and ethically. From a believers standpoint, I think they so faithfully tie in the beautiful strength of God's love and provision in the recovery process. There so are many wellness issues that any individual can face, it is a blessing to have a non for profit that speaks to one of those issues so thoroughly. And while they exemplify the definition of a five star non for profit, they do so with a level of personalization and care that is extremely unique. I smile to think of all who will benefit from their service, and the fruit that will come from their future!

Every night when I am alone and have to sit at the table and force myself to eat I realize what a tremendous blessing this ministry is as I play their videos to help me get through what can be some of the darkest moments . This website is such an encouragement and has invaluable resources. It is such a comfort to know I'm not alone and to walk with those who have been through the same battle and can point to the Lord and say but by the grace of God go I. Special thanks to all the work these people do behind the scenes and for making it available to us who otherwise for one reason or another don't have garden variety treatments available. They do so much and yet they give complete glory to God and does the Bible says if you walk with the wise you will grow wise. I am so thankful for this ministry that points us to the truth and reorients us to how much God loves us and there is nothing new under the sun. I almost consider this ministry as part of my family because of how often I watch videos and learn scripture from them. Please support them as they are doing God's Kingdom work. They are very personable and have a passion that you can just sense. I look forward to meeting these ladies and gentlemen in heaven one day and offering my personal note of thanks for their hard work and humility , service and love.

I stumbled upon FindingBalance a few years ago while looking for anything and everything to help me seek the Lord for healing from my eating disorder. Unfortunately, I found next to nothing online that was free or helpful. But then I found FindingBalance. This organization’s resources, particularly the daily email devotional, are incredibly encouraging to me. While my inbox is inundated with dozens of emails I never bother to read, I ALWAYS open my email from FindingBalance because I know it will point me to Christ and challenge the eating disorder thoughts with poignant truths that are exactly what I need to hear. Thank you, FindingBalance!!!

FindingBalance gave me the "tough love" I needed, when I most needed it. My recovery could not have progressed without the support I received from the wonderful people at findingBalance.

FINDINGbalance has been such a blessing in my life. Whether I’m having a good day or bad, the daily vitamin always speaks to my heart and brings my focus back to Jesus and His love. There are days when I feel reading my daily vitamin is the only step forward I take towards Jesus and recovery. It may not seem like enough, but I know God is using it powerfully. It’s so encouraging to be reminded that the struggles I think are unique to me are actually ones that others are fighting daily as well. It gives me strength and grace to keep pressing on one day at a time.

Constance Rhodes and everyone at FINDINGBalance were there with words of truth when I needed to hear them. ED was taking over my thinking, but through the videos and Daily Vitamin, I not only heard truth but learned to speak it about how I was feeling and what I had held within myself for years. I am now healed and continue to read the Daily Vitamin as I walk on this path, being reminded of the truth as I walk forward. I am so thankful for FINDINGbalance.

I personally have benefited from the work of Finding Balance for about 15 years, during it's infancy! I'm so grateful for these short, daily vitamins that I receive in my inbox, they provide such a boost to me spiritually and emotionally.

FB’s Daily Vitamin (a daily devo for disordered eaters) is my much anticipated morning boost ,,, i often print it off and leave it in the kitchen as a constant reminder of God’s love. i’ve found nothing like it elsewhere!

Finding Balance is on an essential mission to see all people live free from the tyranny of disordered eating. While I never had an official diagnosed eating disorder, I was still welcomed into their community. This validation of my struggle began to help me peel back the layers to gain access to healing on levels I was not yet even aware of. The community is authentic. The content is unmatched. The leadership is committed to seeing people find lasting freedom. I had tasted freedom, but it wasn't until God brought me through curriculum that I broke free for good. Highly recommend this training for anyone who is looking to learn how to navigate a better relationship with food and/or their bodies.

When I came to Finding Balance, I knew I needed help, but I didn't even know what kind of help I needed. I had tried so many things to break free from eating issues, but I now realize I was really just trying to exist in diet culture and never really be free from it. Finding Balance has opened my eyes. I love that God is at the center and this group understands that all our efforts are in vain if not rooted in Christ.

My experience with FindingBalance could be summed up in one sentence: I had no idea I was living my life on shifting sand. I thought I had a good grasp on things; my faith, my abilities, my strengths, even my eating & life habits - but every dream or good desire for my life always felt like a moving target. What this organization has given me is deep insight into how God created me, why He created me and how He would have me live in this world. The knowledge they provided, and the love and care they took to cultivate and customize it, was the solid foundation I needed to truly live a victorious life. I'm so grateful God crossed our paths together!

This organization is truly a Godsend. This was the missing piece in my eating disorder recovery: a Christ-centered ministry that speaks truth to counteract the lies that Satan and our culture constantly bombard us with. Webinars are shared by experts in the field on numerous topics to help in the journey, and there is support from close community with others also striving for freedom. The daily devotional e-mailed each morning is such a blessing to keep our focus on God's truth. Best of all are the small groups led by mentors who have walked this path before, who are willing to share their insight, wisdom, and experience, challenge our thinking and remind us of our identity in Christ, and encourage us to identify and take the next right step (then the next and the next). It is life-changing!

Finding Balance was and is integral in my healing process. They’ve been an anchor and a compass that pointed me towards restoration and kept me going when I just wanted to give up. They provided applicable and tangible truth in times where I couldn’t tell left from right.
I will always be grateful for their walking with me through some of the hardest years of my life.

As an answer to prayer, God brought FINDINGbalance into my life when I felt I'd hit the pit of rock bottom with disordered eating and body dysmorphia. The strongholds that have enslaved me for over 20 years have not only been broken, THEY'VE BEEN SHATTERED! I am beyond thankful for this Christ-centered program and wish everyone who struggles could find lasting freedom!

I will forever be grateful for the Christ-centered catalyst that is Finding Balance. They were able to provide a pathway for me to walk with Christ to find freedom from my disordered eating lifestyle that had riddled me for 25+ years. They provided education, encouragement, accountability, and words to feelings I had never been able to describe. The Lord met me in all of this and ushered me in to life lived ALIVE in Him alone. Forever thankful for the hearts and dedication to all involved!

Findingbalance is great!! It's like having a Christian companion right in my phone every day giving me the Holy Spirit's word for the day that I need to hear.

I love receiving the e devos each day to help me to focus on my recovery and strengthen my relationship with god. FINDINGbalance is so motivational to me.

FINDINGbalance is a unique and greatly needed resource in the ED recovery community. My only hope is in Christ alone, and this ministry always points to Him first. The Daily Vitamins are so timely; both convicting and encouraging to me. The webinars, community support and events are all amazing as well. I’ve been so excited for the growth I’ve seen over the years; and all God has in store next. On a personal level, Constance has become one of the most trusted support people on my recovery journey. She’s shared so much wisdom and so many prayers with/for me; I can’t thank her (and God!) enough for the tremendously positive impact in my life.

I stumbled upon FINDINGbalance when I did a bible study by Alyssa Bethke. It has been a life changer for me. I find so much encouragement, freedom, and absolute support. I love the Instagram page and the daily vitamin devotional emails. I love the authenticity and the the grace that they represent. Can’t say enough about the nonprofit and I hope to be in one of their groups in the near future!

I will forever be indebted to this organization/ministry. FB saved my life. Jesus used this ministry to teach me what RECOVERY is, that FREEDOM from ED/body image issues IS possible, and to teach me SOOOO much about myself: physically, spiritually, emotionally etc. I’d give FB a million stars if that was an option. Thank you to all who support this community!

I stumbled across Finding Balance one day when I was searching for information on a physical issue I was having, and I was struck by the information I saw on their website. I was living overseas in the Middle East, and I had been struggling with disordered eating for about 4 years. I sent a message to see if participating in the program from overseas would be possible, and I was told yes. I signed up for the program and got placed in a fantastic group of ladies. I had to wake up in the middle of the night for the group chat, which was a challenge, but I did it for the entire program and I don't regret it for a moment. The Lasting Freedom program has been such a blessing, both from the weekly webinars and also from the encouragement of being in community with other women who are dealing with the same struggles. Finding a program that deals with eating disorders in a Christ-centered way was exactly what I needed, and I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to go through the program. It was truly a life-changing experience.

FINDINGbalance is a lifechanging resource and I highly recommend it for anyone walking through the journey of an eating disorder. Each week the webinars through the Lasting Freedom program speak to just what I need to hear. They address the hard topics such as tackling complex emotions or what to do when you find yourself in the “body comparison trap.” The webinars are memorable and relatable as each speaker has shared most of the same eating disorder struggles. Group times help you realize that you aren’t alone in your struggles, and you discover that each member has so much wisdom. The activities after each lesson help to solidify the teaching points from the webinar with fun and engaging activities – all this with Jesus Christ as the foundation. The transformation and clarity of mind that is experienced as you progress through the modules is amazing. I would definitely recommend this program! I am not the same person I was at the beginning of Module One and I have FINDINGbalance, my group members, and most importantly God to thank for this!

FINDINGbalance is an amazing ministry that has changed countless lives of those seeking the Lord for health and healing of their bodies, mind, and spirit. I came to FINDINGbalance about 2 years ago desperately desiring a “healthy body” (read “lose weight”). Through their online support program called Lasting Freedom, I learned new ways of looking at food, exercise and myself, but more importantly, the Lord used this program to gently instruct me on the underlying heart issues that were driving my unhealthy thoughts and behaviors.

Through the program I’ve learned so many things:
• How to receive peace and acceptance and love;
• The importance of feeling my feelings AND developing healthy coping mechanisms;
• The power in using my voice, and inviting others into my struggle;
• How to forgive those who have hurt me;
• How to release shame and receive grace;
• How to dispel lies from Satan; and
• The importance of trust and daily/hourly surrender to Jehovah-Rapha, “The God Who Heals”

For me one of the key components that enabled my recovery from body image issues and disordered eating was COMMUNITY. Each week our small group (from across the world) met to discuss webinar content and to encourage and pray for each other. Our community experience was also supported by an online chat room where, during the week, we could post questions, praises, prayer requests and look to each other for accountability as we took our “Next Right Step” for the week.

We live in a fallen world…each of us has hurts and sorrows and wounds…AND God is good. He uses everything for our good and His glory (Romans 8:28 – 30). He is writing a beautiful redemption story in each of our lives. If you are looking for freedom from the bondage of body image issues and disordered eating, I would highly recommend this Biblically-sound, Christ-focused approach to finding balance with food, weight, and wellness.

FINDINGbalance has been a huge blessing to me-- I am SO thankful to the Lord for bringing this amazing resource into my life! I look forward so much to weekly meetings with my coaches and the other ladies in my group. I find SO much strength, understanding and support here-- more than I have found anywhere else. It has been such a safe place to share and be open, to find encouragement and practical recovery steps, and connect with others who are walking this same path. It is so hard to find Christ-centered support and help, so this is a true gem! Through the FINDINGbalance website, I was also able to find and connect with an incredible Christian dietitian who is helping me so much in my recovery journey. I am so grateful to all the incredible people who have poured their hearts and lives into providing such an incredible resource!

~Amanda H.

I am very thankful to have found Finding Balance. A year ago, When I determined that my disordered eating was becoming a negative spiral downward again, I found a lot of free resources and helpful information just by searching on the website. I was also encouraged by the many people who shared freedom stories. I was drawn to this resource specifically because it did address the problem from a holistic perspective including my Christian faith as part of the healing process. The Christ centered approach was different from other resources that I had tried.

I have been involved in the Lasting Freedom program for the past year, and have seen significant growth with my insight regarding disordered eating thoughts and behaviors. I have also learned to apply my faith more aggressively to target the root of the disorder.

The support of the groups and coaches have been so helpful in journey. I learn so much from the program content, and other members. I am encouraged to keep working at things since I am not alone in this fight. I also have been impressed with the many high caliber professionals who are involved in the program and providing content.

I would highly recommend Finding Balance and Lasting Freedom to anyone seeking out this type of resource. It is a great adjunct to individual therapy for those needing more intensive counseling.

I have been a member of Finding Balance for a year now and have found this community to be more helpful than anything else I have done for myself in recovery. The Christ-centered approach has meant so much, as well as having others who join me in their faith on the path toward healing and recovery. All of the webinars and presenters are so knowledgeable and experienced in the field of eating disorders, and the group facilitators are compassionate and inspiring. I have learned so much that I can practically apply to my life and recovery every day. I highly recommend this program to anyone struggling with an eating disorder, or disordered eating and body image issues.

Rebekah

I have struggled with my eating disorder for years. Finding Balance is a professionally and also peer led Program. This Program has taught me so very much and thru their Lasting Freedom support I am finding freedom from my addictive overeating. I could never put into words all that I have learned in this program. At 73 years of age I am finally finding the "freedom" I have been searching for so long in my life. Unfortunately, routine therapy was not helping my problem eating but Finding Balance is led by those who have "walked the walk" and understand the struggle! They also taught me that I do not ever have to walk this journey alone. I can and DO ask God into this struggle with me and He is helping me on a daily basis.

After privately struggling with the chaos and bondage of body image issues and disordered eating for much of my life, God led me to the FINDINGbalance ministry through a web search. I have been tremendously blessed, positively challenged, and faithfully encouraged by this ministry and their online support program called "Lasting Freedom". During each cycle of the "Lasting Freedom" program, our group members (from all over the country!) meet weekly to discuss key takeaways from guest webinars, and we pray for one another in very specific ways. I've also been deeply encouraged by my group facilitator's feedback and reflections on my personal S.M.A.R.T. goals set for each cycle. As part of the "Lasting Freedom" program, there is even an online board to post prayer requests and praises so our community is able to instantly support one another.

Through the FINDINGbalance Christian Treatment Finder, I was also connected to a Christian coach who I continue to meet with via Zoom video conferencing. This distance coaching and Godly counseling has supported me tremendously in my recovery journey.

In our culture and society, body image issues and eating disorders are often very difficult to talk about with others. It's humbling to journey through these intimate fears and questions though in a safe Christian community, and there is much freedom in bringing darkness into light! The FINDINGbalance ministry is helping me grow more courage to eat intuitively and respect/nurture/enjoy the body God created me in, while deepening my faith, trust, and walk with Christ. I truly believe that no matter what our story or struggles, God will use our brokenness for His glory. I am eternally grateful for this ministry and for the people that are making it available and possible.

Finding Balance is truly an amazing ministry with not only the potential to change lives but to save lives! The driving forces behind Finding Balance have not only inspired me, but have also restored hope within me that was nearly gone. To all of you who make Finding Balance what it is, thank you so much for your passion and dedication!

I'm forever grateful for the webinars, community and opportunity of recovery from years of struggles with food and body image. Finding balance has changed many lives, mine included. They keep the forum for sharing safe and information faith-filled.

When I found Finding Balance almost 4 years ago, I knew it was where I needed to be. I remember wanting some kind of support that wasn't as intensive as therapy, but more than just positive platitudes about recovering from an eating disorder. The number one item of importance for me was that this program was Christian based. That, to me, was and is, the key to a successful recovery. My problems with disordered eating and body image were deep. For me, the realization that there is a spiritual battle going on behind the scenes was very real. My desire was and is that I am able to live my full, God given potential in life. I can say, that with new and faith-building skills learned throughout this program, I am living in freedom. For me, freedom means that those thoughts, pattern, and external circumstances that would've led me onto a path of disordered eating and thinking, are now processed and dealt with in a way that doesn't require those old ways. I am grateful to this program and am honored to now be in the position of using my experience to come alongside those who struggle. I do believe, as Paul says in Romans 8:28: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

FINDINGbalance is an amazing program that not a lot of people know about and should. The volunteers and staff provide web-based support that is Christ centered for those struggling with food and body issues. As if that wasn't enough, they have other resources, programs and even a conference (hungry for hope) that is an amazing well of information, healing and hope! The information and support that is provided by this program is at the level of any professional treatment program, university level or professional organization with one difference, you can sense God's presence and feel Him at work. I am a proud supporter of this non-profit and feel that it is on the front lines of the future of therapy, and in line with all God is doing in these time to reach all who want help. Constance and her staff work tirelessly to produce content in each webinar that is more than effective to help heal those with food and body struggles. I CAN NOT wait to see the growth and future of this program.

FINDINGbalance is truly one of the most influential organizations in my life. It is an amazing blessing to be in Christ-centered community with other women seeking truth and balance with eating issues and wellness; all with the common goal of knowing Christ as our Savior. It is truly unique! Also, if you are a professional who works with eating disorders, this is an amazing resource. I am a Registered Dietitian who not only benefits from the professional resources provided, but I also benefit personally as a Lasting Freedom member. I am in a group of like-minded women all over the country (and in some groups, all over the world!) who meet weekly via Zoom meetings to pray for and encourage each other in these areas. Each week we are emailed webinars where we hear from Christian dietitians, counselors, teachers, and other speakers speaking on nutrition- related topics, and discuss these webinars in group. The curriculum that Lasting Freedom provides is based on Scripture and research-evidenced, nutritionally sound information, and guides women through the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of a living a life free FROM bondage to eating issues and free TO glorify and enjoy Christ forever.

I will forever be grateful to Finding Balance and the role this non profit played in helping me to find freedom from my eating disorder. I learned and found support in a community of people seeking God's truth and healing on the road of recovery. Many years later I am now living a life free from my struggles with food and my body as a mom, wife, and friend. I am free to follow God's plan for my life and have been so incredibly blessed as He has led me to serve with Lasting Freedom to help bring hope to others and support and encourage them on their own journey to freedom.

FINDINGbalance is the best resource around for those who struggle with food and body image issues. The Lasting Freedom program has been an important part of my recovery from eating issues. I look forward to meeting with my group each week and being encouraged. The webinars are carefully planned and thought out to provide the most valuable information for that weeks topic. Constance Rhoads, the CEO of FINDINGbalance is the most genuine, professional and Godly woman. She is being used by God to lead this amazing nonprofit. I am grateful that I found FINDINGbalance!

Finding Balance has been a huge help for me as I work toward freedom from my binge eating. It has given me community, helped me to know I'm not alone, given me practical tools for application, and led me to a deeper relationship with God. I'm so thankful to have found the Finding Balance program and the life change they have helped to facilitate.

Finding balance is a great resource for anyone struggling with an eating disorder and/or body image issues... Also the daily vitamin devotion is always spot on!!!

Even though I don't struggle with an eating disorder, when others have forwarded Findingbalance daily devotionals to me that have touched their hearts and brought them timely comfort, I have found them to be spot-on Biblically, profoundly deep, and motivationally inspiring.

I have been a member of the Finding Balance program for 18 months. In that time my physical, but more importantly my mental health, has improved beyond belief. Prior to joining the program I was considering treatment options, inpatient and partial hospitalization had helped in the past but would mean leaving my job and family. Finding Balance allowed me to recover more fully than ever before, as process that I am still continuing today at home as a newlywed.
Through Finding Balance, I have discovered more about my faith and myself than I could have imagined. I have gone from fearing any carbohydrate-based foods and shaking at the sight of a scale to choosing pasta for dinner and throwing my scale in the garbage. This program has not only guided me in discovering my faith and courage in the Lord, but also has provided me with a community a like-minded individuals who are some of the first people I want to share my victories, and who are the first to offer support when I need more help.

This is an amazing organization working hard to encourage and support women struggling with eating disorders and food addictions. Using a Christ centered approach the healing process begins and each member becomes part of a supportive and private community to share hope and wisdom, fears and doubts. For women who often feel alone and misunderstood, Lasting Freedom is a place to connect with others who understand the struggle and find hope during a process that feels daunting and impossible. I am always thankful that God led me to this community and I am amazed to find encouragement each time I log on and join a group, no matter how much I want to avoid reality, it really is a place for life giving hope and joy.

Everyone has been kind and generous. They've been eager to help and offer support.

After decades of struggling with disordered eating and image issues I found Findingbalance and all of its resources a few years ago. Constance Rhodes book, 'Life Inside the Thin Cage' resonated with my heart on so many levels and I continued to go back to the website for any new resources and information that could help my recovery. There's not a faith based program in my area, and so this past year, I was extremely grateful to find FB had developed an online venue for those seeking support in recovery. I joined that online program, lasting freedom, and found a safe place and genuine people with whom I can unpack struggles, chase God's grace and finally be free to be the heart and body God has created me to be. Eternally grateful for FB and lasting freedom. becca

GREAT PEOPLE!!! They have helped many people find Grace in God!

So thankful to find something that could meet my needs of fellowship, teaching, and understanding. It was an economical addition to my recovery. Looking forward to being able to continue to grow with this wonderful organization.

I've been involved with Finding Balance for over a year and have the highest regard for the organization and what they are doing. It is ran by people with hearts for God and serving others. What I appreciate about Finding Balance is they are very clear on what their mission is and very deliberate in going about it. Through Finding Balance I have gained a closer walk with God, a community of Christian women who are committed to God and their recovery and great strides in my own recovery. I truly believe in what Finding Balance is about and hope to be a part of it's success for years to come.

I have been apart of FindingBalance this summer after completing treatment at Selah House last year. They have been such an integral part of my continued recovery and helped in growing my faith. Thanks to Constance, Jeannette, Bethany and the whole team. I feel so blessed to have you as part of my support team. Love you and am so grateful for you.

What I love about Finding Balance is how real, honest and raw we can be. We can listen, and answer to help each other. We share scripture, music and stories. It's all about the Faith based COMMUNITY! That's what I love!!

The Daily Vitamin speaks the Truth of Jesus to me every day. It's like He knows just what I need to hear and remember and the DV is His affirming His Presence in my life. God uses Constance and her findingbalance team to know how to be active in faith in Jesus, encourages us to take the "next right step" in faith and away from our unhealthy behaviors and thoughts. I love love love this devotional and all that findingbalance continues to do to reach us with unhealthy eating and body image issues.

The Daily emails inspire me to stay on track. I'm very grateful for them.

Very thankful for this encouraging and uplifting message every morning.

The Daily Vitamins are a constant encouragement and reminder in my life, so wonderfully written.

Finding balance is one of the greatest blessings in my daily life! Not only are their daily emails full of scripture and encouragement, but their website is also full of resources for those struggling with body image and eating issues- and for those just wanting to learn more about finding a healthy balance with those things! I have also been blessed to attend Hungry for hope which was truly life changing for me in my eating disorder recovery and in my relationship with God. As a nutrition graduate studying to become a registered dietitian, Finding Balance stands for everything that I want to incorporate into my practice- most importantly that GOD- not food or our bodies- is the one worthy of our worship! Thank you for continuing the great work!

I have been beyond blessed by this nonprofit, Finding Balance. I am a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor who works with clients who struggle with their weight and their negative view of themselves. Not only is this helpful for my work with clients, but this organization has helped me personally, as I also have struggled to have a healthy, and godly perspective of myself and my weight. I have personally been most encouraged by Finding Balance's "The Daily Vitamin" that they email out each day to their subscribers. Whenever I read these emails, I am so encouraged by what I read because the words that are being spoken are based on the Word of God. These words have great impact each day I read them, whether I am struggling with my weight that day, or another struggle. I am so grateful that there is an organization like Finding Balance in existence to help people remember what is the Truth!

God used this ministry to change my life by helping me change how I thought about my relationship to my body and to food. The people who work with this non-profit consistently demonstrate integrity and they value providing high-quality resources to the people that they serve. I now volunteer with this non-profit and as I see the inner-workings, I am consistently impressed with how they strive to honor God and serve people well in all that they do.

Finding Balance and Lasting Freedom came into my life at a point when I felt stuck in my eating disorder recovery. With weekly group meetings, online support, and encouragement from staff and mentors, I am finally experiencing freedom from eating issues. This is not a diet plan, but true, lasting change. Because of Lasting Freedom, I am hopeful that I can move on from an eating disorder and live out the calling and purposes that God has created me for!

FINDINGBalance is about more than just food/weight issues - it's about living life in a God-drenched manner. I don't have to be who culture says I do. The daily emails strengthen and encourage me. They are a bit of joy (and sometimes challenge) in my day. I'm so excited to be becoming more like Jesus and learning to love myself more (as I am). What a blessed ministry!

This website has been a lifesaver for me. The daily inspirational emails are often just what I needed to reflect on to face down the challenges of my eating disorder and help me deepen my faith and sense if connection to God.

The daily email from Finding Balance is a source of encouragement for me. I look forward to the nugget of wisdom and scripture this wonderful organization provides to its followers.

"Daily Vitamin" has been an encouragement to me as I reframe my thoughts on healthy lifestyle choices, as well as attititude. The message linked to the verse is often timely for my current thoughts. I appreciate the work done by Constance Rhodes and her team at FINDINGbalance. As a healthcare professional, I appreciate having a site and organization to which I can refer women and adolescents who are struggling in the area of their thoughts on eating. It has been a source of encouragement to them as well.

I came to FINDINGbalance desperate for help - and I have had my world turned around by the work that they do. It's one thing to be loved by people you know, but when people you've never really met before go out of their way to help you and love you back to life, it's something very special. The work that the team at FINDINGbalance do is excellent, and done with great care for each individual. There is space for everyone's voice to be heard and discovered, which is especially important in FINDINGbalance's line of work. I've already started to keep my eyes open around me for others who could benefit from this nonprofit as much as I have because I know they'll find great enrichment and Truth to change them from the inside out.

God has used the work of FINDINGbalance over the course of the past nine years of my life to help teach, guide, reassure, encourage and help to know that I am not alone in the battle of working through an eating disorder. They provide the best resources and information out there in this field today and do so from a solid Christian perspective. FINDINGbalance has always responded to me personally when reaching out with questions or for help or information. I am truly grateful for this organization and highly recommend them to anyone, whether Christian or of any background, seeking more support, resources and encouragement for dealing with eating and body image issues.

As someone who's been struggling with food my whole life, and who has tried every angle of correcting behavior and dieting, Constance writes ideas and perspective that I've never even thought about before. Finally, I realize its not me who has to do anything, just let God do the work in me and everything else falls into place.

Finding Balance provides valuable resources and supports to their clients. The cost to participate in the program is well worth the support and access to counselors. The daily vitamin email is free to anyone that signs up and is a great reminder of truth.

This is a great organization serving a huge need in our culture!

I can't say enough about how much Constance and Finding Balance have impacted my recovery. I am so inspired by the wisdom and experience shared, and have recommended FB to so many others who are finding similar strength and deeper faith as a result of this wonderful organization. Praise God and all glory to Him for the work He is doing through Constance and Finding Balance!!

Lasting Freedom has been such a blessing to me! I have been embraced by the community which has enabled me to live a more transparent and vulnerable life. The weekly messages/videos are always so encouraging yet challenging to inspire me to continue to grow in my faith. The weekly groups have helped me to stay accountable as well as develop authentic and true relationships. This program means a lot to me and I am so glad I came across this organization. I hope others find this organization and experience as much freedom, hope, and change in their lives as I have in mine!

The Lasting Freedom program (part of Finding Balance) has made a remarkable difference in my life. I had been searching for help from eating disorder thoughts and behaviours for over two years when I found and decided to join Lasting Freedom. I have not regretted it for one minute! I have continued on with the program each session since I started with them in July 2015. This is the first support program that has shown me that there is hope of recovery from an eating disorder. Previous to this, I felt alone, hopeless and helpless. Lasting Freedom takes a different approach. This program has made me realize that I am not alone. There are many adult woman diagnosed with eating disorders. Also, it has helped me to realize that I am not hopeless. There is always hope because of Jesus! Help is there. Help is available to those who are searching for it. I feel valued and loved. I feel like I matter. I am thankful for this program and the women who have worked hard to create it and keep it going. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is feeling trapped inside of an eating disorder.

Really kind individuals that cares about their constituents!

I cannot say enough positive things about Finding Balance. Prior to joining this group I had struggled with an eating disorder for more than 8 years and thought that I would always have "moderately recovered" symptoms. After just a few months of working with FindingBalance, I now have hope for a future in full recovery. Nothing can explain the changes that I have been able to make in my life thanks to this group.

A safe place to recover from eating issues. Facilitators are sincere and prayerful.

FindingBalance has been an integral part of my healing journey. It is so wonderful to have a resource out there that reminds you you're not alone and points you to answers.

I was introduced to FINDINGbalance in 2011 when I agreed to accompany my wife to the organization's annual conference in Colorado Springs Colorado. While I initially saw this as an opportunity to sample the states blue ribbon trout streams, what I found was something much more amazing. If you are struggling with an eating disorder or body image issues, this is your community. If you are looking to invest in a non-profit, one that is truly changing lives, this is it as well.

I first met Constance and learned about Finding Balance in 2003. In 2005, during the middle of my graduate work, Constance held a 12-week small group pilot program. For the first time after 19 years of food, weight, self-esteem and body image struggles, my pain was validated. It even had a name. And with that name came hope of getting well and reassurance that I'm not alone. Finding Balance changed everything. Now, ten years later, I am a competent thriving Physician Assistant in a psychiatric practice offering the same validation, hope, and reassurance to those struggling with illnesses ranging from depression to schizophrenia, from ADHD to panic attacks, from victims of rape to alcoholics, and even some with food and weight issues. And the interesting part, no matter the psychiatric diagnosis, roughly 80% of my patients rate their appearance as a moderate to severe issue for them. Constance was right, God won't-and hasn't-wasted my pain. Finding Balance is crucial to our society in breaking unhealthy social norms. I am proof that helping just one person can have an exponential impact in ways never imagined. And I couldn't be more greatful.

Findingbalance is an amazing resource for people searching for help in the realm of food and body image issues. They offer talks you can listen to that inspire hope, a community of fellow strugglers, and reliable resources of people who are well trained in the field.

Lives are being changed, hope is being given. A dedicated team focused on the freedom that can only be found through Jesus.

On a whim I submitted a guest blog post to FindingBalance. Constance reached out to me personally and encouraged me in writing and speaking. I appreciated the personal connections and broader view of eating disorders I gained through my interactions with FindingBalance. I lived in a very rural area with little connection to resources, and appreciated the daily, Christ-centered encouragement and trustworthy information available from FindingBalance. I never had to worry that something there was going to trigger me. If you are struggling with food issues, you know it is an assault waged every day on your mind and body. FindingBalance has the best personal, daily online resources that I know of.

FindingBalance is the only place that offers Christian eating disorders information,support, education, references for treatment, and hope for both those struggling with eating disorders as well as those treating eating disorders. They are the leading resource for daily help with eating and body image issues. They host a variety of programs, networking, and conferences. They offer wonderful volunteer opportunities as well. Their online support networks are incredible!

I attended a Hungry for Hope conference in 2015. The conference taught me things about eating disorder recovery, relationship healing, and learning the importance of a support network. I was truly blessed

Findingbalance gave me a good, healthy look at myself, my eating (or non-eating) habits and provided ways for me grow to be a healthier person in this area of my life.

I first heard of Finding Balance 4 years ago. I heard from some friends that they would be having a conference and that it was just amazing. Speakers would be coming and they would talk about body image and recovery from eating disorders. The following year I made a point to attend the conference. Finding Balance had such a strong on impact on me and my recovery. I not only learned so many things and heard so much needed information, I realized that I was not alone. I made connections with others and that was huge. Since that first encounter with Finding Balance, I have taken part in 3 Hungry for Hope conferences as well as been part of their Lasting Freedom program online. What an amazing support group that focuses on God being the center of recovery.

I caught wind of this organization at Mental Health and the Church in Lake Forest, CA. I learned more about the organization and decided I wanted to volunteer for them. I am newer to helping out, but have been blown away. Everything they do is thought through very well. It is real, authentic, and grace filled. People need to know they aren't alone, and Finding Balance does a great job at building a team, so people feel that there is a way of pushing back darkness!

I have served as a volunteer for FINDINGbalance for the last 9 months. After serving in various other roles in eating disorder recovery programs, this program far exceeds any other I have served. The level of detail involved in each program that FINDINGbalance puts together is superior to other non-profit eating disorder programs. This program listens to its participants and volunteers and brings all the feedback together to create programs that are timely and pertinent to the issues of its members. The information provided is practical and applicable to anyone regardless of how far they are into recovery. I have had the privilege of watching our members grow and reach new levels of freedom that they had not obtained through other resources. FINDINGbalance offers hope and walks with individuals so that they can start to have that hope of a life free from the chains of eating disorders. Each week I am excited to listen to what steps the members are making towards a life of freedom. Over the last seven months the community has developed into a very supportive and encouraging environment that challenges its members to walk in accountability and freedom from the eating disorder.

I am the husband of a courageous woman who has found freedom after struggling for years with an eating disorder. FINDINGbalance has given my wife the structure, community and overall HOPE that she has sought in her battle with ED (eating disorder). I have been effected as well. I was approached by my (nervous) bride asking if I would attend "Hungry for Hope", FB's annual conference. We went together as "rookies" and were shown God's AWESOME power through the lives of numerous women! I am amazed how God is working in the lives of these women through FINDINGbalance.

I finally have my life back! I have struggled for so many years to "get rid of" my eating disorder, but it wasn't until I became involved at FINDINGbalance that I truly know what it's like to live free from it. The support and encouragement I receive from my online group has far exceeded any community I've experienced from my church, my friends, or my family. FB has inundated me with the truth of God's Word and shown me that my value is not in my physical body. Everything about this ministry is rock solid!

Our daughter struggled with a severe eating disorder and I found the "finding balance" website one day as I was searching for information and possible resources to help us. My husband and I attended the Hungry for Hope conference in Colorado Springs, Co and were introduced to Constance Rhodes, Travis Stewart, and many other caring professionals. We learned a great deal there and found resources to help us navigate the nightmare of an eating disorder. After 5 years, 3 residential treatment facilities, a month in the hospital and a series of relapses, we are so thankful that she is now walking in recovery. The support we received was a lifeline in a very dark, stormy season! God has given these folks such skill and compassionate hearts for people struggling with ED and BI issues AND the ones who love them!

As a father of a 19 year old daughter struggling with an Eating a Disorder, Finding Balance was a God-send and an excellent resource for parents who are totally overwhelmed and needing assistance, advice and information about Eating Disorders and the treatments available! I am incredibly thankful that we turned to Finding Balance & Constance for help when we did. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this group to ANY person or family struggling with ED.

i am SO abundantly grateful to Constance Rhodes, founder of FindingBalance & Jeanette Henriques, group leader of the LastingFreedom program via Fb. i have experience unending encouragement as i journey toward healing and wholeness and away from my eating disorder. the video library has been an incredible resource in that many of my questions have been answered solely thru the videos. Fb is a safe place for me to share my story and the Lf program has been the first community ive experienced where people are real about their struggles & victories. i appreciate that Fb is done with purpose. i appreciate that Fb is a faith-based ministry. this is an organization that has experienced what it is purposing to fullfill.

I am so thankful to the Finding Balance organization. I have been participating in their Lasting Freedom Program for the past six months. During this time, I have experienced a freedom from the bondage of my eating disorder that I never thought was possible. It is a place where I can be real and honest, without being judged. It is a place where truth is spoken into me, and encouragement is found. This program has changed my life. I will be forever grateful.

My wife has been on the receiving end of this program for the last seven months and she is a changed woman. She has a place to turn to and tools to use 24 hours a day that she didn't have before. Her lasting freedom on-line small group has given her friendships with near immediate depth and bonding - people going through exactly what she struggles with. Her attitude is so different than seven months ago. She is finding balance in her life and spiritual walk and it is bringing our whole family back together. I love this organization.

I am so very thankful for Finding Balance...a place where I can trust others with the truth of my story. A place where I don't have to perform or buck up. A place where vulnerability is valued and change doesn't have a time-line. A place where I don't have to look good. A place that won't try and fix me...but instead love me. A place where I can expose my deepest shame and be called beautiful. A place where I can bring my broken pieces and fragments and process them and mend. The resources at Finding Balance seem limitless. At anytime of day or night I can search a topic that is relevant to my recovery from food issues and find encouragement and help. I can't even put into words how useful/helpful this has been in my recovery. In the time I have been involved as a client of this non-profit organization I have found so much freedom and hope from my food/eating and body image issues. To say I am grateful doesn't begin to describe the depth of my hearts joy and freedom.

Our journey begins with being reunited with one of our treasured friends who we met over 20 years ago, not knowing how our lives would be reconnected. Findingbalance Founder Constance Rhodes vision to help, heal, educate those striken with many forms of eating disorders, addictive compulsions, identity issues and more has given LIFE to my wife who has battled Anorexia & Bulimia for over 35 years to most recently dead without hope and the fight to live. Because of Findingbalance we are encouraged daily from the unconditional love, support given through this ministry. When Constance offered to fly to my home with her team to minister and bring life and hope to my wife not knowing the outcome we would face together, truly examplifies the commitment, passion Findingbalance has to healing, wellness and completion. Today through the Leadership of Constance my wife is alive and in treatment getting back what was lost and creating a pathway to Live Life once again.

Serving many years as a Christian clinical professional in this area of eating disorders, I have been incredibly blessed to discover FINDINGbalance. There is simply no other non-profit organization of its kind! FINDINGbalance is uniquely multifaceted in reaching many different populations both affected by eating disorders as well as those Christian professionals working to treat and serve the needs of eating disorders and negative body image. Now when a client first begins seeing me, one of the first things I do is to make sure they get signed up for the “Daily Vitamin” to be delivered to them via email. Their response to getting these daily “truths” is overwhelmingly positive and a great benefit to myself as a Christian counselor when our clients get to hear “truth” from two-fronts.

Finding Balance is a rare organization because it is the only one like it. The community and hope it creates by the work it does, encouraging hope in the field of disordered eating and eating disorders is like no other. With the wonderful leadership and passion of Constance Rhodes to the amazing qualified board members and volunteers. Fb is helping thousands of women break free...not by just words, but from community, resources, relationships, books and curriculum, and life changing conferences. I can't say enough of the enormous capacity of change Fb has made and will continue to make in thousands of peoples lives who are hurting. What a gift finding balance is.

I am not quite sure how I got hooked up with FINDINGbalance, but I am so very thankful for this organization. Monday through Friday, I get an email that refocuses me by asking the right questions.. down to the very core of me.I have been struck by Constance's insight and ability to challenge me without condemnation more than once, and my heart/ mind are being changed, one day at a time.

FINDINGbalance is a unique organization with unique content; there is nothing else out there like FINDINGbalance. Constance Rhodes' "daily vitamins" are just one example of daily encouragement and acknowledgment of God's perspective on this issue that are truly effective. I wish I had something like this group when I was going through the worst of my eating disorder, but I have to be constantly reminded of God's truths to continue to live free. I appreciate that FINDINGbalance's core values consist of balance, no matter what the eating issue. In my opinion, this is the only way to live free.
I found FINDINGbalance through a friend and attended Hungry For Hope this year, which is FINDINGbalance's annual conference, and it gave me fuel to keep going. It allowed me to meet others who desire community and transparency on this issue, which is the only way it can be conquered. Constance Rhodes, the founder of FINDINGbalance, is one of the most spirit-filled, intentional people I have ever met, and I look up to her as a leader, woman, entrepreneur, and friend.

I found FINDINGbalance through research for my blog which also focuses on faith-based body image. I really liked how unique a resource it is. Having several formats--books, Bible Studies, in-person and on line groups, blogs, and events have the capacity to reach so many people. I really felt that Fb reaches a group of people often left behind in the big recovery picture and also gives a Christian perspective that is often lacking in the discussion of body image. I have since read the book by the founder and attended a FINDINGbalance event that was life changing for me and others who attended. In my own blogging and mentoring, I have referred many people to this resource. Another great thing about Fb is that the founder and board always come up with new ways to reach out and make a difference. The various events and campaigns reach worldwide.

I've been involved with FINDINGbalance since it's inception. Not only am I a huge fan of the founder, Constance Rhodes, but the work that she's doing through her organization to impact lives is tremendous. She's endeavoring to provider leadership and answers for issues that are difficult to address, at best. FINDINGbalance has a reputation of being a high caliber organization and I couldn't agree with it more. You'll be hard pressed to find better content anywhere else.

I have been a Christian therapist for more than 27 years and I have worked with many women over the years with eating disorders and I am continuing to work through my own disordered eating issues. When I found Finding Balance's curriculum five years ago I was blown away by how relavant and Christ centered the materials were. I came to a new understanding of how profound my distorted self-view was and how closely linked it was to my disordered eating that started in my early formative years.
Constance opened me up to exploring my own unhealthy patterns and how I was helping others but not uncovering my own shame, and lies that I had hidden deep within. I felt like God did a surgery of sorts on me that cut below the mask I was wearing that I didn't even know I had on.
As I led women through the curriculum I saw how impacted they were by the truth within the Finding Balance message and more importantly God's truth arising out of it all.
When Constance asked me to join the Board of Finding Balance I was more than thrilled to say YES because I believe in the message of helping people Heal from the inside out and to walk in Freedom. I feel passionate about getting this message out to a much larger audience and therefore I volunteer a geat deal of time to helping this organization grow and flourish for the Glory of God.
I would definitely endorse this organization and give it five star rating.

Finding Balance is an amazing organization and to my knowledge the only organization in this space with more video content than any other organization in the country regarding body image issues, eating disorders, self worth, and self value. Finding Balance also has curriculums for small groups to help with daily, weekly, and monthly accountability.

I think Finding Balance should be a nationally recognized organization with representation and small groups in every state.

I was blown away when I saw the effect FindingBalance and it's message had at a Girls of Grace event on a Saturday in the autumn of 2012. Roughly 3,000 girls and their mothers were taught, encouraged and inspired about very difficult topics facing all young women. While FindingBalance's scope reaches beyond young women, this particular event truly revealed to me the impact this nonprofit can have on an individual's life.

I first came across FindingBalance about 2 years ago and have had the wonderful opportunity of getting involved through facilitating a group. I have been amazed at the dedication and passion Constance has put into this organization in addition to her efforts at communicating the importance of seeking health and healing in community. I greatly value the weight FB places on community and the importance of sharing our stories with one another as part of our journey toward healing. FB is truly a place to receive truth and find companionship for any individual seeking support!

Fb is incredible - especially Constance's commitment to excellence in every area of the organization. I know first hand how committed she is to using funds in the most efficient manner possible. She does not waste a dime and always puts others before herself. She has the highest integrity in all that she does and is fully committed to her faith in being the basis of all she produces through FINDINGbalance. Her website has so much depth - unlike any other I have seen. She has more than 600 free video clips, numerous articles, book reviews, everything you can think of. She is an excellent speaker, who is authentic, funny and a joy to listen to. I will continue giving to Fb, knowing that every penny is being put to good use.

I met Constance Rhodes through Hungry for Hope 2010; she has been a source of great encouragement for me, and has taught me what true healing looks like. Constance walks the talk. She is honest and real, and fully dedicated to serving others. Her heart's cry is to see the disordered eater set free. And she humbly and faithfully pursues this vision, thinking nothing of herself. It is with great honor and passion that I recommend FINDINGbalance to all those looking for a non-profit that lives up to its name.

About 5 years ago I met Constance Rhodes and found out about Finding Balance. Her philosophy matched perfectly with mine. As a dietitian working in the field of disordered eating and eating disorders, I have a mission to help people find peace with food. Finding Balance is a place where I know one will hear truth and be supported in recovery. I am so grateful for Finding Balance and all they do. I am glad to contribute to this great organization. Eileen Myers

FindingBalance is an organization that seeks to shed light upon the destruction of food issues; bringing to the world's awareness that disordered eating is a real issue that plagues women and men everywhere. The resources found through FindingBalance are professional, helpful, encouraging, and rooted in Truth, which sets FindingBalance apart from other resources out there. It it critical that many people learn about the mission and phiolosophy of FindingBalance, as it truly carries the ability to lead others into deeper freedom from food issues.

Finding Balance has been such a blessing to me. I first heard of the organization 2008 when was looking for resources during a difficult time in my life.... I was very excited to find people/info that encouraged me and strengthened my relationship with God. Through the different options, videos, guides and groups, I have enjoyed utilizing Finding Balance... And especially the Hungry For Hope conferences.

I first came into contact with Constance Rhodes and FINDINGbalance when we were both launching our respective ministries. Over the years she has impressed me time and again with her incredible work ethic and steadfast commitment to providing life-changing, and often life-saving, support for those struggling with eating disorders.

In addition to creating world class resources, Constance also makes herself personally available to those the organization serves, sharing counsel and even praying with those who are wrestling with these issues. Having someone who really understands take the time to listen and invest in a young woman's life can be the difference-maker; the doorway to real hope for those caught up in anorexia or bulimia.

If you are a person who has a heart for women finding freedom from eating and body image issues, FINDINGbalance is truly one of the most innovative organizations out there, and the only national organization focused on these issues from a solid, Christ-centered perspective. As a non-profit founder myself, I can tell you that work like this relies on the generosity of others. I hope you’ll see the great reviews on this page and consider giving to this tremendously worthy cause.

Steve Siler
Founder & Director
Music for the Soul
P.O. Box 159027
Nashville, TN 37215

FINDINGbalance is an amazing resource for anyone searching for solid answers to their food and body image questions, plus much more. I really like that it offers personalized options. Whether you're in the throws of your own deepest pain, or you're a professional looking for tools to recommend to others, you'll find it here!

Findingbalance found me at the lowest point in my life. I was desperate, alone, and dying in the grips of my eating disorder. With my health on the line, I sent an email to Constance Rhodes seeking help and prayer. Within just a few days, she replied in an email enriched with not only guidance and resources, but compassion and empathy. Her one simple act showed me that I was no longer alone, and that I actually had a life worth fighting for. Following our first interaction, I was able to attend a four month long inpatient treatment stay to find freedom from my eating disorder. I graduated from treatment in February, with my creativity bursting at the seams. Findingbalance gave me an arena to let my words from the heart be published and read by others with similar struggles. I found companionship within the realm of recovery, something I had heard of but never experienced myself. I found myself finding meaning in my new life without an eating disorder. In short, Findingbalance helped me find ME-who I am, Alyee, alive and thriving....and a worldchanger set free!

I found Finding Balance prior to receiving treatment for bulimia. I was hopeless and searching for encouragement. I think I typed in something about how God views women with eating disorders. A few clicks later, I found a whole page of printable truths through FB's True Campaign. It was an answer to prayer and planted a seed of hope inside of me that grew eventually to courage. It is so Christ-centered and does not focus only on eating disorders. FB is a website that promotes healthy body image, habits, and freedom through Jesus. It is so unique and helpful to many people. So thankful!

I found Finding Balance at a time when I needed it most. I am so grateful for an organization that is addressing issues that most women struggle with: self-image and our constant desire for thinness. FB revealed to me the lies I had been believing through media about what beauty means. Not only did my definition of beauty change, but my obsession with thinness was revealed as a control in my life. I am now able to see myself the way that God sees me which is bringing me freedom. I am so glad that the experts at FB are speaking out and helping folks just like me see the need to break out of the thin cage and find freedom in Christ - just the way He designed it to be. It is an organization that is shouting out the truth to an issue that plaques so many of us. I am eternally grateful!

Great organization that is working hard to help people in need of education and support in the area of eating disorders and body image issues.

Constance Rhodes, the founder of Finding balance, has created in my opinion, one of the most impressive resources that exists within the eating disorder community. The depth of information and extensive list of topics found on her website is second to none. What many people may not realize, is that most clients with an eating disorder struggle with EDNOS, not anorexia or bulimia. This diagnosis, Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified, is one that even practitioners find difficult to treat. This is partly due to the lack of resources available for clients with EDNOS, as well as minimal training opportunities which focus exclusively on this topic. This is why Fb is such a crucial resource. It is the only organization that works to not just inform the community about what EDNOS is, but more importantly, it gives a voice to all of those that are truly suffering from the negative effects of having this disorder.

Another unique aspect of Finding balance, is the faith-based component of their work. This allows those seeking support from God, to have some guidance in how their faith can get them through all of the challenges that lie ahead in their recovery. The group curriculum developed by Constance, incorporates this approach, and it has proven effective in encouraging clients to break free from the years of struggle with body image concerns and disordered eating.

However, what I find most impressive is the passion and dedication with which Constance operates. The phenomenal website is only part of the picture. The existence of an annual conference, along with the desire for collaboration with other non-profits, will only strengthen the important work that is currently being done within Fb. I believe the organization they have created, should be a model for all of us in the eating disorder field.

My review is based on the changes seen in my daughter through HER interaction with Finding Balance. All her life, she's had issues related to eating...weight ups and downs, diets, exercise,various programs, with the end result being even MORE issues and endless frustrations. Finally, FINALLY, there's been a change - in her attitude! At long last, she is giving herself a break - allowing herself the chance to explore self-acceptance and self-love. As her mom, I am so thankful. She is still not what she longs to be - but she's learning to love who she is right now. I am so grateful to Finding Balance for helping my child when I could not.

Findingbalance provides some of the most thorough, relevant and practical information and training in the field of eating disorders and body image. Through the Findingbalance.com website, videos, conferences and curriculum and books Constance Rhodes and her team continue to act as a resource to both professionals and laypeople who are concerned with these issues. I regularly offer these resources with the greatest confidence to the patients, clients and families I work with as a professional counselor and ministry leader.

I started attending a FINDINBbalance "Gathering" in February of 2010 and have kept going back every week since! Fb offers a unique support for women of all ages and stages of recovery from disordered eating and body image issues. The weekly video messages by Fb founder Constance Rhodes and other special guests are always Christ-centered, meaningful, and encouraging. Participating in Fb's programs has been a life-changing experience for me, and I have watched as it has been life-changing for my fellow group members as well.

FINDINGbalance impacted me so much that after a volunteer meeting this February, I approached Constance about a job opportunity with Fb. After a short, totally God-led series of events, I became Fb's first-ever Program & Development Manager. In fact, I just started this week! Now, I get to give back to the organization that helped rescue me from certain darkness. I kid you not, I am tearing up as I write this - God is so, so very good.

I am so grateful that this resource exists! Thank you Constance and Fb for all you've done - I only hope my contributions to this organization can help others the same way I have been helped.

I attended Hungry for Hope last June and have benefited from it tremendously. As an Eating Disorder victim, it was great to share experience with others and meet people who have fully recovered from this disease. More importantly, I was able to hear how God has helped them to fight this battle.

Findingbalance as an organization is one of a kind in its field...I don't know of another nonprofit that offers such an array of resources from so many experts in the nutrition and counseling arena in such an accessible way to the public. I've been personally involved in Fb as a young woman struggling with disordered eating and body image attending both the support group Gatherings and 12 week small group bible study. Because of the healing and wisdom I gained there, I went on to become a masters graduate of therapy, and now refer many of my clients to FINDINGbalance to help them find support and solid truth that they aren't getting anywhere else. I love showing clients how to access the video commentaries, interviews, and articles to help them on their own journey toward health and wellness. It's so easy to benefit from Findingbalance through the interactive website but it's nice to also go a step further by using the tools to be part of a small group gathering to share the journey with other women. So thankful that this kind of help is out there!

My experience with FindingBalance, Inc. has been excellent. I find them to have a wealth of information on eating disorders, treatment, and resources for families and those suffering from eating disorders from a Christian perspective. They are the first organization that I have come across that does such a good job networking between professionals, the community and those who need help. They bridge the gap for those who don't have clinically diagnosed eating disorders but need information and resources for subclinical disorders with which they struggle. FindingBalance has found part of it's niche in educating family members and friends of those who struggle with an eating disorder. It has also networked to build a community of people seeking to build their identity on the validity of Christ's claims through the True Sisterhood. It is an encouraging, humorous, caring website and podcast.

I connected with FindingBalance a little over a year ago. I had the honor in working along side them as a volunteer in June of this past year with Hungry For Hope. They trutly are so very organized and very professional, with great marketing skills, administration skills and relational skills as well. They also have great passion that overflows in serveing those who struggle personally, along with professionals working with those who struggle, in all areas of eating dissorders, body image, etc.

I have found that working with them, although I was a volenteer, they made me feel part of their team from the moment we connected. There was great encouragment, and still is, along with great direction and wonderful follow up.

They made the whole experience fun and I am trutly blessed to know them as a non-profit as well as individuals. I will be joining them agian this year as a volenteer and look forward to it!

Finding Balance has been a key component of my aftercare and continued recovery from anorexia. When I first discovered their website, through a desperate Google search for, "body image distortion," I was mesmerized by the depth, wisdom and practical help provided by their experts. Video clips and articles addressing actual women's questions fed my soul, giving me courage and a sense of identity. The Finding Balance blog has often addressed my exact feelings; the contributors are transparent about their struggles.
I have sought many means of continued support for my recovery after inpatient treatment. Finding Balance has been the most well-rounded and consistent source of support that I have found.

FINDINGbalance is an organization that I have used as a resource with clients in my counseling practice. This site has been extremely useful for me as a mental health clinician because it is a place to refer clients where there is a plethora of information to inform them and answer questions about eating disorders or disordered eating. In addition, this site provides practical weekly encouragement from bloggers who bring their heart and wisdom to the table. FINDINGbalance is run by a CEO with experience, passion, and expertise in the body image, eating disorder/disordered eating arena, who also brings the faith-based focus that many of my clients need and want as they walk their own healing journey. I consider Fb to be a partner with me in my psychological counseling practice because I can refer to their site as a resource, knowing that my clients will gain credible and excellent information to assist them in their recovery as they use the materials that are provided there.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Constance and the FindingBalance organization. This material addresses food issues that so many people have but so few people actually talk about. The format of the FB material is easy to follow, and working with Constance and her team has been an absolute blessing.

I knew very little about FINDINGbalance when I sent in my resume, but when I met Constance Rhodes, she was somebody I knew I could trust with my story. Being in business has taught me that any business is only as effective as its leader. Constance is the founder and the energy of FINDINGbalane, but she has also made it a team approach, and everyone around her feels her passion and energy for this work. It's contagious and inspiring. The depth of the team is so evident in the website and the people supporting FINDINGbalance. The content on the website is comprehensive and relevant. I am grateful to work with them.

When I discovered FINDINGbalance, I realized founder Constance Rhodes and I had similar passions for helping free & empower women in the areas of eating & body image. I knew this was an organization with which I wanted to be involved & serve! I began attending the Fb Gatherings Constance led at the time in Franklin TN, and seeing first-hand the powerful positive impact FINDINGbalance has on women in various stages of recovery from a wide range of eating & body image issues. The application of spiritual Truths has great value for all of us, wherever we are on our journey, as well as the freedom of experiencing genuine, transparent fellowship with other women. When Fb created its "webcast" tools to enable Gatherings around the country & around the world, I was thrilled to host a group here in Brentwood TN. Although my own walk is far from perfect, it is one of my greatest joys to come alongside Constance & the awesome work Fb is doing, and help empower & encourage women of all ages right here in my community. Thank you, FINDINGbalance!!!

FINDINGbalance is an amazing organization that reaches out to women who have struggled with food, dieting, hating their body, and so many other insecurities. There is no other organization quite like it that offers a faith based no-diet approach to changing the way you feel about your body and yourself. The 12-week small group curriculum opened my eyes and completely changed the way I viewed my body. It helped me to break free from the world of disordered eating after years of bingeing to dieting, to obsessive excercising then not exercising at all, creating a cycle of gaining and losing weight until I hated my body for the struggle it put me through. Constance's raw honesty and empathic way of speaking the truth about our unhealthy thoughts and habits helped me to break free from the control that food and my body held over me. The website allows me to stay connected and find support and encouragement through the hundreds of videos and blogs from people all over the spectrum of body image and eating issues. This organization is so helpful on the pathway to freedom from being controlled by your eating and body issues!

As a registered dietitian specializing in disordered eating and family nutrition counseling, I value and appreciate having a cutting edge and relevant organization like Finding Balance to refer my clients to. Our culture is full of confusing body image and food messages that my clients struggle with both as parents and young family members and it is refreshing to be able to direct them to the practical tools that Finding Balance offers on the website and at events. I have firsthand experience working with the Finding Balance team from start to finish in creating the first ever women's conference at the Soulfest Outdoor Summer Music Festival in New Hampshire in 2005. The response from the women attending this 2-day conference was full of appreciation and excitement for the transformation the speaker's and workshops helped to foster through raw honesty and truth. Finding Balance holds nothing back as an organization willing to go 'rogue' even when the topics that are addressed are complex and require going deeper than most organizations feel comfortable going.

The Finding Balance team looks squarely at the "warped mirrors" of the disordered eating mind-set, the existing eating disorder labels, and the current eating disorder industry as a whole. Through their extensive, interactive and professionally resourced website -- together with their strategic use of social media and a variety of teaching tools -- everyone impacted by eating disorders is presented with a clear "mirror of truth" about the entire eating disorder spectrum. This is not only helpful for the struggling individual but also for the lay-counselor or prominent professional. Finding Balance collaborates with existing organizations of all types. Because of its willingness to team with other organizations (rather than compete against them), Finding Balance is able to go where no other eating disorder organization has gone before in bringing healing to the hurting. I find mentorship in Finding Balance, as I use their wonderful resources and curricula in empowering individuals and groups (specifically those in faith-based leadership roles) to learn and unite, and to extend hope and support to those struggling with eating disorders within their communities. Constance and her team have already done the work. Thanks to Finding Balance, you don't have to have lots of fancy letters after your name to provide cutting-edge, professional, and authentic support to others!

As a professional working in the field of Eating Disorders, I receive many calls from various individuals asking me support their endeavors. The call from Constance Rhodes over 6 years ago was unique. This individual had done her homework and then some. She had designed an organization to reach out to an underserved but overly-represented group - those suffering with "eating disorders not otherwise specified". This phrase applies to all those whose eating disorder does not meet specify criteria for an eating disorder. As experts know, millions of women and men fall into this category. Take one example - someone who suffers from Anorexia Nervosa yet still has her Menstrual Cycle. Again, professionals know this can be more common than the Amennorheic Anorexic. Constance has made phenomenal progress in less than one decade. She and her very well selected staff have educated thousands about this misunderstood category of disorders. Again, EDNOS represents a huge number of untreated individuals who can struggle for a lifetime or can proceed to develop life threatening eating disorders. Not only has Finding Balance taken on the task of education, but it also serves to unite, link, serve and bring people together. Constance's published writings and her presentations bring people to the Finding Balance website - the heart of the organization. One tour of the site can tell you how diversified this organization is able to be while still staying focused on it's sole mission. The website is the perfect forum for a population that has shame and secrecy about the disorders. I give all my entering clients the Finding Balance information. I have seen clients progress from trusting the website to booking reservations for conferences! Last Tuesday, I said goodbye to a previous client whose brain lost her 22 year battle against the disease. She was only 38 and leaves behind two beautiful daughters. Finding Balance was on her phone's contact list. Going to the website gave her comfort and inspiration for many years, as there are few large faith based sites that cater to this special community. She never lost the desire to fight, thanks in large part to resources such as Finding Balance. ( She was among the many Anorexics who still had her period, therefore did not meet the traditional criteria for a "full scale eating disorder".) I thank God Finding Balance is available and I support any efforts to continue its sustainability. Thank you for your kind attention.

Finding Balance is a wonderful organization. Constance Rhodes, founder, has a tremendous passion to help those struggling with disordered eating. The website is always fresh, offering new blogs, videos and curriculum. Whether a person is dealing with body image issues or is recovering from a severe eating disorder, Finding Balance provides resources to help.

I heartily support the vision of FindingBalance as I've come to readily understand my ongoing need for healthy balance in every area of my life. As I've been privileged to benefit from the mission of FB, I've observed that its primary objective is to invite those battling disordered living and eating to a haven of rest, where they can heal and find lasting balance and hope through the exposure of the lies and poisonous roots of the dysfunctional behavior in their lives. FB does this so well through the authentic, transparent, courageous volunteers leading the charity and through its equally stout-hearted clientele as they all persevere in finding and maintaining balance in their own lives. This example alone has tremendously inspired me to live life in similar fashion--letting my heart breathe as I persevere in knowing and practicing what is true about all things, especially what is true about me and my purpose and place in this world. FindingBalance is a charity that heralds a message of hope and life to those who are weary of navigating the storm-tossed seas of "living" disorders. We need to champion this call and this cause by giving it the loudest voice we possibly can so that as many who need to hear can hear the truth that balance and health and order in living are a reality to be found.

I've had the privilege of seeing Finding Balance begin as one person's passion and dream and then grow to where it is now. It is a very thoughtful, professional organization that seeks to help people live their lives well and fully. Constance and the Finding Balance team help people recognize and talk about issues that society often wants us to hide. In doing so, Fb has given so many of us new hope!

Finding Balance is an amazing support tool here in Franklin, TN as well as in other locations. I began attending FB about 2 years ago when I was really struggling with my ED and I found it to be a great place to go each week for support. I was trying to get into treatment and was having a hard time due to insurance and finances, but having FB to attend each week while working in my treatments options was a lifesaver. I would not have made it thru without the support and the assurance that FB would be there for me every week. I also attended the class offered by Constance and it was very indepth and helped me to begin to uncover the reasons for my ED. I have since been to treatment and attribute my ONE YEAR of recovery greatly to the FB program. I feel that this program is helping many people locally as well as in other areas to find the support they need to begin and succeed in recovery. I highly recommend this curriculum for a support/recovery group.

I first discovered fb when I was asked to design the curriculum. My philosophy of design is you must know your material before you can find the most successful method of presenting it. As I met with Constance and read the material, I was struck by my need of this type of resource in my life. I've struggled with my weight for the last several years after being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 35. I developed body image issues and depression after surgery and treatments. I've always been a very driven and disciplined person but have found myself not being able to control this aspect of my life. The beauty of fb is that it isn't a diet program, it goes after the reason(s) behind the eating issue. People don't want to be unhealthy but there is something in their life that brings them to an ED. Understanding the root of the problem, not just addressing the symptoms, allows you to be able to find the right tools to fight the battle that will end the war on your body. Fb goes there in a loving and supportive way and then points you in the direction to find the tools and community to help. What I have experiences so far has make me hopeful for the first time in many years that I will survive this . . . actually, not just survive but thrive.