s. 3 ep. 16 from performance to peace: faith, food & self-love (feat. Madie Bunker)

In this episode, I’m joined by Madie Bunker—online fitness coach, entrepreneur, and former collegiate athlete—whose journey will resonate deeply with any woman who’s ever equated her worth with her performance and productivity.

We talk about what it really looks like to move from discipline rooted in pressure to discipline rooted in self-love. Madie shares how she rebuilt her relationship with food, learned to love her body again, and found peace through faith and surrender. We also dive into the power of environment—who you surround yourself with and how that impacts your personal growth.

This conversation is a breath of fresh air for the high-achiever who’s ready to slow down, trust God’s timing, and finally feel at home in her own skin.

What We Cover:

• Life after collegiate sports and reclaiming identity

• Healing a toxic relationship with food and body image

• Self-love vs. self-punishment in fitness

• Trusting God while still doing the work

• Why community shapes your growth more than you think

Connect with Madie:

Instagram: @madie_bunker

TikTok: @madie_bunker

Connect with Anna:

→ ⁠⁠Join the Break the Cycle waitlist⁠⁠

→ Connect on Instagram for more encouragement: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@whollybyanna⁠⁠⁠⁠

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for 1:1 Mentorship⁠⁠⁠⁠

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