How Erin Got Pregnant at 40 after Eating Disorder and Food Issues

How Erin Got Pregnant at 40 after Eating Disorder and Food Issues

Author: Heather Creekmore - Christian Body Image Author and Speaker March 11, 2025 Duration: 32:33

Today, Heather chats with Erin Todd from the Intuitive Eating for Christian Women podcast and Ashley Smith of the HA Society about how Ashley helped Erin get pregnant after 40. Even if you aren't looking to get pregnant, the trio talks about the beauty of how our bodies were made to signal and heal. They talk about perimenopause and the phenomenon of women getting diagnosed with early perimenopause. They discuss period loss, infertility, and Erin's personal story of working with Ashley to change the way she supported her body nutritionally in order to conceive. Here's what you can expect in today's show:

  • Helpful information if you've lost your period or had menstrual irregularity.
  • How Erin recognized that her intuitive eating had become based in habit and comfort.
  • What to do if your doctor's told you you are in early menopause or peri-menopause.
  • Erin's amazing story of working with Ashley, paying attention to nutrients, and getting pregnant.
  • How scary it was for Erin to have to pay attention to food again and log food, and how that can be a trigger.

Learn more about Intuitive Eating for Christian Women here: https://intuitiveeatingforchristianwomen.com

Learn more about Ashley Smith and the HA Society here: https://www.thehasociety.com/

Join the 40-Day Journey here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge

 

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Heather Creekmore, a Christian body image author and speaker, hosts Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women. This space is for women who are exhausted by the constant pressure to measure up, whether it's to cultural ideals of beauty, fitness goals, or even spiritual performance. It’s common to know scripture about your worth in Christ yet feel a disconnect when you look in the mirror or navigate daily life. This podcast directly addresses that gap, moving beyond simplistic self-help or well-meaning clichés that often leave you feeling more defeated. Instead, conversations are grounded in a thoughtful blend of faith, mental health, and practical wellness. You’ll hear honest discussions about how spirituality intersects with the very real struggles of body image, diet culture, and personal comparison. Each episode aims to provide not just encouragement but tangible steps to help you live out your God-given identity with freedom and confidence. The goal is a stronger, more integrated faith that transforms how you see yourself, not by the world’s ever-changing standards, but through a lens of grace and truth. Tune in for a candid and compassionate resource that meets you right where you are.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women
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