Joy Mast is a speaker, teacher, writer, author and founder of Releasity — a ministry that offers a confidential, fun, and supportive community to help Christian women find freedom from dieting and excessive eating. On this episode of the Recover with God Podcast, Joy and Jayme talk about: Pursuing healing with a passion The lie that your value is tied to your weight Feeling emotions and following hunger cues Why it’s important to connect with God to find freedom The healing power of community without judgment The importance of support, accountability, and encouragement Being curious instead of critical of yourself  How to stop obsessing about food and your body Creating new habits to replace obsessive thinking Being patient with the healing process God’s love for us and our value through Him Connect with Joy here: Website: https://www.joymast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/releasity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/releasity Get Joy’s book on Amazon: Set Free & Satisfied https://www.joymast.com/book  >>----------> How to connect with host, Jayme Muller: Jayme’s blog: https://adventureandthegirl.com Jayme’s Instagram account: @hopeandthegirl Check out Jayme’s devotional book Recover with God on Amazon here. *This is an Amazon Affiliate link. Sign up for Jayme’s newsletter for encouragement to live with ZEAL + a get freebie here. https://adventureandthegirl.com/free-devotional/ Do you find music to be helpful and healing? Jayme created two “Ultimate Recovery Playlists” — volume 1 & 2 — just for you. The Ultimate Recovery Playlist: Vol 1 on Spotify The Ultimate Recovery Playlist: Vol 2 on Spotify The Ultimate Recovery Playlist: Vol 1 on YouTube The Ultimate Recovery Playlist: Vol 2 on YouTube DISCLAIMER: Jayme Muller is not a licensed professional, and even though some of the guests on this podcast are professionals, this podcast is not meant to replace therapy or a recovery program. The heart of this podcast is to spread hope and point you toward God, the ultimate rescuer and healer, to leave you feeling less alone, more hopeful, and one step closer to recovering with God.