Episode 758: Jaci Wightman - Wellness Coach, Healing From Compulsive Eating and Sugar Addiction

Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

Richard Ostler

Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 839 Ratings

🗓️ 31 May 2024

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

This episode is guest-hosted by Tonya Miller. Tonya interviews Jaci Wightman, who shares her compelling story of recovery from dependence on food, and on sugar in particular. Jaci describes the ways that she felt prepared and guided in her journey, which began with her learning that sugar addiction is very real. Jaci talks about being resistant to this idea for years before allowing herself to trust that the Lord was guiding her to the relief she so badly needed from her dependence. Jaci also provides insights into why her reliance on food developed, and how healing from her dependence has had nothing to do with dieting or attaining a certain body shape or size. I am grateful for Jaci's courage and for the hopeful perspective she brings to this topic. Jaci discusses the societal trends and pressures that influence so many people negatively and shares ideas for approaching and dismantling the shame that often interferes with our ability to see ourselves as God does. Jaci talks about feeling called to teach others about sugar addiction and to support them in their own healing. I feel very hopeful that this podcast will be a springboard that can help us examine our own attitudes, and associated behaviors, not only about food and body image, but also about other compulsions that we may turn to, instead of to the Savior, for help and comfort. I am glad there are people like Jaci, who not only have the experience, but also the expertise, to help all of us be more mindful and aware around this topic. Jaci's website and other social media links are shared below. Of note, Jaci was also interviewed in Episode 706 (link in show notes) As a side note, I’m focusing only on sharing stories associated with the Queer-LDS experience now. However, if you would like to share your story about a different Church- or gospel-related topic on Listen, Learn and Love, please contact Tonya about the possibility of working with her as my guest-host (e-mail Tonya at [email protected]). Links for Jaci's digital platform are below: Jaci’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/@jaciwightman?si=Haekg_Ziz0X_GDN_ Jaci’s website: jaciwightman.com/ Jaci’s earlier podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-706-jaci-wightman-new-book-ignited/id1347971725?i=1000631042858

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0:00.0	Welcome listeners to another episode of Listen, Learn, and Love.
0:08.0	This episode is hosted by my guest host and friend Tanya Miller.
0:13.0	Tanya Miller is a licensed clinical social worker, active Lattery Saint, and married mother of four.
0:20.2	Tanya Miller was on episode 501, where she spoke about healing from church-generated trauma,
0:27.8	an episode according to SoundCloud with over 60,000 listens.
0:32.7	Tanya is also the author of a chapter addressing the same topic in my third book, Listen, Learn, and Love,
0:39.7	Building the Good Ship Zion. I trust Tanya, because of her level of maturity and extensive
0:46.9	clinical experience to be an excellent guest host. As I mentioned in my solo episode, episode 731, my emotional gas tank is low,
0:59.9	and I've decided to cut back and generally host only LGBTQ-focused episodes. I knew that meant
1:06.8	there were other brave stories from amazing people, the real heroes of this podcast,
1:12.9	that might not be shared and was sad about that.
1:16.9	However, Tanya and I reconnected shortly after I posted that episode and explored the possibility
1:23.3	of having her guest hosts, so these stories could still be shared and delivered on this platform.
1:31.5	And I'm really grateful to have Tanya as a guest host.
1:35.4	Hello, listeners, and thank you, Richard.
1:37.9	I feel very humble about this undertaking, and I am so grateful for your trust.
1:43.1	I don't take that lightly, especially the trust
1:45.9	that every courageous guest offers when they participate in this process. I am so hopeful that
1:52.5	the good work accomplished already by Listen, Learn, and Love will continue to expand, and that the
1:58.5	gentle spirit that has always accompanied Richard's podcasts can be maintained.
2:03.4	Listeners, welcome to this episode of Listen, Learn, and Love. Today I am with J.C. Whiteman.
2:09.2	J.C. is a married mom of seven and grandma of 13. She's active in the church and has actually
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