Focus on the Family Strengthening Marriage Podcast First Progress, Then Regress, Now What?
Feb 5, 2026
David Dunham, a supportive husband and co-author of Table for Two, and Krista Dunham, who recovered from an eating disorder and co-wrote the book, share their story. They discuss relapse and recovery in marriage. They talk faith, community, prayer, counseling, perseverance, and practical ways couples interrupt negative cycles and lean on one another.
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Real Relapse In Recovery
- Krista describes recovery as three steps forward and two steps back during her eating disorder journey.
- She credits the Holy Spirit, church support, counseling, prayer, and Scripture for sustaining her through relapses.
Choosing To Stay And Learn
- David recounts staying because he loved Krista and wanted to support her despite being unprepared.
- He admits arrogance and ignorance early on and calls the process humbling and learning-filled.
Recovery Is A Team Effort
- The Dunhams frame recovery around companionship: people get better because others help them.
- Community and working together are central to lasting change, especially for eating disorders.
