Recover with God: Eating Disorder Recovery Stories, Body Image, Diet Culture, Christian Women

#51. ADHD, Autism, Neuroplasticity, & Eating Disorders with Hallie Orton, MSW, LICSW

Recover with God: Eating Disorder Recovery Stories, Body Image, Diet Culture, Christian Women

Show Notes

Hallie Orton, MSW, LICSW is a licensed psychotherapist and owner of Ezer Psychotherapy. Hallie specializes in helping people who are navigating a wide range of mental health challenges, including ADHD, neurological disorders, and eating disorders. She is passionate to incorporate God’s truth, prayer, and faith-based resources into the recovery process.

On this episode of the Recover with God Podcast, host Jayme Muller and Hallie Orton talk about: Why Hallie became an eating disorder therapist

Difficulty finding Christian-based ED therapy

Secular vs. faith-based eating disorder recovery treatment

How to renew your mind in alignment with scripture and truth

ADHD and ED recovery challenges and practical tips

Navigating an ED with autism

ARFID challenges and tips for treatment

Neuroplasticity — what it is and how it helps with ED recovery

How to support someone struggling

The importance of finding support and believing recovery is possible

Connect with Hallie Orton via her website: Ezer Psychotherapy https://ezerpsychotherapy.com/

Bible verses shared in this episode: Romans 12:1-2

Philippians 4:6-7

Psalm 139

John 8:32

Resources mentioned in this episode: Feast-ed.org — resource for families

NEDA — National Eating Disorders Association

Body & Soul by Lisa Whittle

Feed Yourself: Step Away from the Lies of Diet Culture and into Your Divine Design by Leslie Schilling

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. I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through this link, in addition to author royalties.

Do you find music to be helpful and healing? Jayme created four “Ultimate Recovery Playlists” just for you. The Ultimate Recovery Playlist: Vol 1 on Spotify

The Ultimate Recovery Playlist: Vol 2 on Spotify

The Ultimate Recovery Playlist: Vol 3 on Spotify

The Ultimate Recovery Playlist: Vol 4 on Spotify

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.

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