Body Image and Addiction ft. Mary Jo Carney

In this episode, Rachael is joined once again by Mary Jo Carney as she shares her experience with body image, negative eating habits, and self-perception. How can the complex nature of body image contribute to a pornography addiction? Mary Jo opens up about how these topics created a destructive cycle of self-loathing and shame in her life, and they discuss the importance of cultivating positive body image and eating habits, with practical tips on how to slowly improve. Welcome to a place of honesty, hope, and healing for women struggling with sexual addiction. We’re so glad you’re here. ⎯⎯⎯ Mary Jo Carney knows firsthand what it's like to struggle with pornography addiction. She began this ministry in Magdala's infancy, helping to edit and refine the curriculum used in Magdala's groups today. In recovery, she desires to use her story to minister to help women find freedom just as she did. ⎯⎯⎯ Magdala Ministries is a 501(c) non-profit organization. Learn more: https://www.magdalaministries.org/ Join a virtual small group: https://www.magdalaministries.org/joinagroup  Become a Donor: https://www.magdalaministries.org/support  Merch: https://www.magdalaministries.org/store ⎯⎯⎯ Listen On: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-magdala-podcast/id1561840524  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NmUba9omWQ6xcw5Jm7llt?si=f25e92b0ae1f4c41 ⎯⎯⎯ Show Sponsors: Get Rachael's Book, "Love in Recovery": https://www.amazon.com/Love-Recovery-Breaking-Pornography-Addiction-ebook/dp/B0BWT1KXNH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OWBV4SWGLCAS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EbaTu0-om8AvcnPVnnM-2A._61VGLixTdbnAh3TOb-ZHK1XBZ1ODxw-un2qhuc0j0k&dib_tag=se&keywords=love+in+recovery+killackey&qid=1732723696&sprefix=love+in+recover%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1  Covenant Eyes: http://covenanteyes.sjv.io/DV3GAa CODE: MAGDALA Get the Light Phone and live a more peaceful life: https://www.thelightphone.com/shop