Feed My Soul with Kristen Bunger

Kristen received her bachelor’s degree from Samford University and completed her dietetic internship and master’s program in clinical nutrition at the University of Alabama at Birmingham with an emphasis in maternal and child health.

After graduating she moved to Arizona and worked at an inpatient eating disorder treatment facility with children, adolescents, and adults for 3 1/2 years before joining the team at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. There she specialized in the treatment of patients with eating disorder, hematology, and oncology diagnoses. She also became very familiar with infant and child feeding difficulties as part of the clinical nutrition team.

She is thrilled to now be owner of Body and Soul Nutrition Counseling where she is able to focus her practice on clients struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating. Kristen is a Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating dietitian who truly believes that healing the relationship with food is one of the most important aspects of someone’s health. As a Christian, Kristen has the ability and willingness to incorporate Christian principles into treatment when requested by the client.

Kristen lives in Peoria, Arizona with her husband Keith and their two sons, Bennett and Anderson. She loves spending her free time playing with her boys, spending time with family and friends, enjoying the Arizona sun, cooking, and reading.

Nourishing the Soul: Integrating Intuitive Eating and Faith

In this episode of the “Intuitive Eating for Christian Women” podcast, Erin welcomed Kristen Bunger, a passionate advocate for intuitive eating and a dedicated Christian. Kristen’s expertise in intuitive eating and her unwavering faith in God provided a unique perspective on how to find peace with food, movement, rest, and body image while aligning with one’s spiritual beliefs.

Throughout the insightful conversation, Kristen highlighted the significance of focusing on the energy being consumed, rather than fixating on specific types of foods. Her emphasis on starting with familiar, comforting foods and gradually incorporating foods that may evoke fear resonated deeply with those navigating their relationship with food. Kristen’s distinction between fear and danger shed light on the importance of confronting fears to overcome anxiety related to food, offering a refreshing perspective on healing from disordered eating habits.

This conversation with Kristen Bunger is a source of inspiration for listeners seeking to align their spiritual values with their approach to nourishing their bodies. Kristen’s book “Feed My Soul” provides even more inspiration as it addresses misconceptions in the church and offers guidance on finding peace with food, movement, rest, and body image.

Quotes & Questions

What is the percentage of time you spend thinking about, planning for or behaving is being generated by your relationship with food?

Most everyone is disordered in their eating to some degree  -especially if they have not pursued Intuitive Eating.

Eating Disorders are nothing more than unhealthy and irrational ways of getting healthy and rational needs met.

Eating disorders would not exist if we didn’t have body image issues.

Have you been duped into believing you need Jesus plus diets?

Have you been duped into believing that being a vessel of the Holy Spirit means you have to look a certain way?