Exercise Obsession to Contentment, Part 1: Faith || An RTTB Interview with Teresa Lopez

What happens when an exercise addiction and food disorder result from a relentless drive for success?  Teresa Lopez joins us to share her powerful story of grappling with career expectations and personal setbacks, all while on a journey toward spiritual fulfillment. Teresa's life seemed picture-perfect with her degree in mechanical engineering from Baylor University and a career at Exxon Mobil. Yet, behind closed doors, she battled exercise addiction, eating disorder, and body image issues.  Contributing to this is a divorce and the sting of job loss. Her candid revelations show that sometimes, the road to self-discovery takes an unexpected turn toward faith.  

As Teresa unpacks her experiences, it becomes clear that the constant pursuit of external validation can often lead to personal discontent. Her story is a poignant reminder of the emotional cost of success when it is not aligned with personal happiness. Through heartbreak and professional challenges, Teresa ultimately found a transformative relationship with Jesus Christ that reshaped her perspective on life.  Join us in Part One of Teresa's story, as we explore themes of addiction, faith, and resilience, shedding light on the potential for spiritual awakening to lead to a more fulfilling and joyful existence.

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