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Brittany Braswell
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Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
163. Want to Eat Like a Normal Person at That 4th of July BBQ? Here’s How
Stressing over how to navigate that 4th of July BBQ plate without spiraling into guilt or restriction? You’re definitely not alone.Holiday food events can feel like a minefield of diet talk, guilt, and endless calculations. If you’ve ever wished you could just eat normally — no overthinking, no shame, no “earning” your burger or dessert — this episode is for you. Brittany breaks down what normal eating really looks like (it’s probably not what you think!) and shares mindset shifts to help you eat with confidence, especially during those food-filled holidays and celebrations.In today’s epi...
2025-07-01
18 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
162. Your Anti-Diet Guide to Guilt Free Vacation Eating Without Calorie Tracking
Ever feel like you need a vacation from your vacation because of how stressful eating away from home feels?If you've ever found yourself secretly Googling "how many calories are in a resort buffet plate" while poolside or mentally logging every bite of your beachside tacos, this episode is your breath of fresh, freedom-filled air. For the woman who loves Jesus but struggles to trust her body on vacation (or anywhere outside her regular routine), this episode will flip the script on what healthy really looks like while you're traveling.In today’s episode, Brittany pe...
2025-06-24
16 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
161. Want Food Freedom But Still Hoping to Lose Weight? Let's Talk About It
Can you truly pursue food freedom if you're secretly (or not-so-secretly) still hoping the number on the scale will go down? 🤔For so many Christian women, the desire for food freedom collides hard with the lingering hope for weight loss. Maybe you’ve ditched the diets (or at least say you have), but deep down, there’s still that little voice whispering, “But what if I could still lose just a few pounds?” It can feel confusing, even discouraging, when you’re trying to trust your body and honor God—but weight loss hopes keep tagging along for the ride.
2025-06-17
14 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
160. Daddy Issues—How Your Body Image Has Been Impacted by Your Relationship with Your Dad (And How to Heal It)
Did your dad’s words (or total silence) about your body leave a lasting impact? It’s time to unpack it.So many women carry invisible baggage when it comes to body image — and surprise, surprise — it often traces all the way back to dad. Whether your father constantly commented on your weight, praised thinness, or never said anything at all, those early messages stick… and they might be the sneaky root behind your current body struggles.In this episode, Brittany is pulling back the curtain on how your relationship with your dad may have shaped you...
2025-06-10
17 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
159. Dreading Swimsuit Season? 3 Summer Style Hacks to Feel Confident—No Diet Required
If you’ve ever found yourself panicking about swimsuit season and typing “how to lose belly fat fast” into Google… this episode is your gentle but honest wake-up call. 👙Summer should be a season of freedom—not frustration. But for so many women, warmer weather brings a wardrobe crisis and the lie that you need to “fix” your body before stepping outside in anything sleeveless. If you’ve ever skipped the beach or dreaded a BBQ because of body image struggles, this one’s for you.In today’s episode, Brittany is sharing 3 practical (and totally diet-free) summ...
2025-06-03
11 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
158. Your Negative Body Comments Are Destroying Your Kids. Change the Narrative With This Simple Strategy
Have you ever heard your child say something negative about their body… and instantly knew they learned it from you? 😩If your stomach dropped reading that, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not a bad mom. But if we don’t change the way we talk about our bodies, our kids will inherit that same negative narrative. And that cycle? It stops with you.This episode dives into the subtle, everyday ways your body image struggles might be shaping your children’s relationship with food and their bodies—without you even realizing it. Brittany shares a...
2025-05-29
18 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
157. How to Make Time for Your Recovery When It Feels Like Everyone Needs You All the Time
What if prioritizing your healing wasn’t selfish... but one of the most selfless things you could do?If you’re a woman who feels constantly tugged at from all directions—by your kids, your spouse, your work, your endless to-do list—and you’ve been putting your food freedom journey on the backburner because everyone else seems to need you more, this episode is the gentle wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.Let’s be real: trying to “do it all” while still feeling guilt for needing space is exhausting. But your recovery doesn’t h...
2025-05-27
19 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
155. How to Stay on Track with Food Freedom This Summer (Even With Busy Schedules & Kids At Home)
Summer is here, and with it comes busy schedules, kids at home, and the temptation to put your food freedom journey on hold. But what if this summer could actually be a season of growth and freedom — not a setback?In this episode of Faith-Filled Food Freedom, Brittany unpacks how you can stay on track with food freedom, even when life gets busy. If you’ve ever felt like summer means losing progress, skipping meals, or feeling stuck in a cycle of guilt, this episode is for you.You’ll learn practical strategies for maintaining health...
2025-05-20
13 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
153. If You’re Waiting to Feel Motivated, You’ll Stay Stuck—Here’s What to Do Instead
Feeling like you need to “feel ready” before you can actually start your food freedom journey? That mindset might be what’s keeping you stuck.This episode tackles one of the biggest lies Christian women believe when it comes to healing their relationship with food and body image—that motivation is the key to finally making progress. But waiting to feel motivated often means waiting forever. If your progress keeps stalling out every time life gets busy (which is... always), this conversation will be the nudge you didn’t know you needed.In today’s episode, Bri...
2025-05-13
19 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
151. Why “Trying Harder” ISN’T the Answer to Food Freedom, And What IS
Are you white-knuckling your way through food freedom, hoping your hustle will finally “work”?If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things — eating the fear foods, journaling the thoughts, memorizing the Scriptures — but still feel like you’re falling short in your healing journey, you’re not alone. There’s a reason you feel like you’re striving but not arriving, and this episode unpacks why your effort isn’t the answer…and what is.In today’s episode, Brittany shares a deeply personal story of trying to earn healing through checklists and per...
2025-05-06
21 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
150. Can’t Stop Thinking About Food 24/7? 3 Reasons Why You Can’t Shut It Off
Can’t stop thinking about food all day long—like, literally from the moment you wake up to the second your head hits the pillow?If your brain feels like a 24/7 food radio station that won’t turn off, you’re not alone. So many women find themselves obsessively thinking about what they should eat, shouldn’t eat, or how to “get it right” with food. But here’s the truth: this mental tug-of-war with food isn’t your fault—and it can be unlearned.In today’s episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast, Brittany is pulling ba...
2025-05-01
12 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
149. Discipline or Disordered? A Christian Woman’s Guide to Navigating Food, Fitness, and Body Image
Is your “discipline” actually keeping you stuck in shame, fear, and food rules you can't seem to shake?It’s easy to believe we’re just being “committed” or “healthy” when we say no to dessert or drag ourselves to the gym sick — especially when culture (and maybe even our church community) praises those choices. But what if those habits that look like discipline on the outside… are actually disordered behaviors on the inside?In today’s episode, Brittany unpacks the sneaky ways disordered eating, body fixation, and obsessive health habits can masquerade as discipline — especially for high-achi...
2025-04-29
12 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
148. How to Make Hard Body Image Conversations With Your Husband Easier—And Less Awkward
Ever wish you could talk to your husband about your body image struggles without it getting super awkward… or ending in tears?So many women feel stuck in silence, wondering how (or if) they should open up to their spouse about what they’re really going through. The fear of being misunderstood—or worse, dismissed—can keep you from having the honest connection you crave in your marriage. But here’s the truth: your body image battles don’t have to be a secret, and they definitely don’t have to be a wedge in your relations...
2025-04-24
17 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
147. Is Your Body Image Ruining Your Sex Life? What No One Tells Christian Women About Intimacy in Marriage
Does your body image make you want to turn the lights off and your husband away? 👀If you've ever found yourself dodging intimacy or avoiding connection with your husband because of how you feel about your body, you're not alone—and you're definitely not broken. The truth? Struggles with body image can sneak into your marriage and create a wedge between you and the deep, vulnerable connection God designed you for.In today’s episode, Brittany is getting real (like, big girl panties required real). She’s diving into one of the most requested topics from her...
2025-04-22
19 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
146. The Other "S" Word and Why It's the KEY to Freedom From Disordered Eating & Negative Body Image
Do you ever feel like if you don’t control every single thing about your body—your food, your weight, your workout routine—then everything will fall apart? What if that pressure to “keep it all together” is exactly what’s holding you back from healing your relationship with your body?This episode is for the woman who’s exhausted from trying to micromanage her appearance and just wants to feel free. If you’ve been hustling to reach that ever-moving “ideal body” goalpost, but still feel unsatisfied and anxious, this conversation will offer you a deep breath and a gentle...
2025-04-17
14 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
143. Think Your Weight Is the Problem? How Body Dysmorphia Makes You Believe a Lie
What if the way you see your body isn’t the way it actually looks? You might think you’re seeing yourself clearly, but your brain could be distorting the image—without you even realizing it. Many women go through life assuming their reflection is an accurate representation of reality, when in fact, their body image is shaped by thoughts, emotions, and past experiences more than they know.In today’s episode, Brittany dives into what body dysmorphia actually is, why your brain creates these distortions, and simple steps to start shifting how you see yourself. If you’ve e...
2025-04-08
15 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
142. Sick of Feeling Like You Have to Choose Between Body Acceptance and Getting Healthy? This Perspective Shift Could Change Everything!
What if you could appreciate your body as it is while still making space for change?If you’ve ever felt caught between wanting to accept your body and also wanting to change it, you’re not alone. Culture often ties worth to appearance, but God never does. Your body is already good because He made it—full stop. But what if you still want to improve your health, strength, or energy? How do you pursue change without letting it define your worth?In today’s episode, Brittany breaks down how to navigate the tension between...
2025-04-03
11 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
141. Does This Picture Make Me Look…? How to Stop Comparing Yourself in Photos
Ever looked at a picture of yourself and thought, Wait... do I really look like that?! You're not alone! So many women experience a moment of shock (or even dread) when they see themselves in photos, leading to spirals of self-criticism and body insecurity. But why does this happen? And more importantly, how can you break free from letting pictures dictate how you feel about your body?In today’s episode, Brittany is breaking down why photos don’t always reflect reality and how your brain interprets images differently than what you see in the mirror. She’s also...
2025-04-01
11 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
140. It's Time to Kill The Food Police — A Food Freedom Lesson From a Famous Forensic Anthropologist
Have you ever wished you could take the emotion out of food decisions and just know what works for your body?If you’ve ever felt guilty about what you eat or struggled with labeling foods as “good” or “bad,” this episode is for you. Brittany is diving into a surprising lesson from the hit TV show Bones and how it can transform the way you think about food. Yes, really! Instead of listening to the food police in your head, what if you approached eating like a food anthropologist—gathering data, making nonjudgmental observations, and learning...
2025-03-27
13 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
139. OCD, Food Anxiety, and Disordered Eating: The Connection You Need to Know w/ Carrie Bock
Ever wonder if your food rules, meal prep rituals, or anxiety around eating go beyond just “being careful”? If you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of obsessive food thoughts, hyper-detailed eating routines, or overwhelming guilt when things don’t go “just right,” you’re not alone. But what if this isn’t just about food? What if OCD is playing a bigger role than you realized?In today’s episode, Brittany sits down with OCD specialist Carrie Bock to explore the surprising ways OCD can show up in disordered eating, body image struggles, and even faith. Fro...
2025-03-25
35 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
138. The Secret to Stress-Free Meal Prep That Supports Your Food Freedom (No Diet Rules Required!) with Val Warner
Ever feel like meal planning is just another way to box yourself into rigid food rules? You’re not alone! So many women avoid menu planning and meal prep because they think it means eating the same boring meals over and over again or losing the freedom to eat what they actually want. But what if meal planning could actually give you more flexibility, save you time, and help you nourish your body with ease?In today’s episode, Brittany sits down with Val Warner, a busy mom, corporate wellness expert, and meal planning pro, to bu...
2025-03-20
38 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
137. What I’d Tell You to Do If We Were Mapping Out Your Food Freedom Journey Together
Ever wish you could just sit down with someone who gets it and have them map out exactly what to do next on your food freedom journey? Well, friend, consider this episode your personal coffee chat where Brittany walks you through the exact steps she’d tell you to take if you were starting from scratch.So many Christian women struggling with body image and disordered eating feel stuck, not knowing where to begin or how to truly break free from diet culture. If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels, trying to fix your e...
2025-03-18
24 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
136. What's It Really Like to Break Free from Diet Culture? Vicki's Personal Transformation Story
If you've ever felt stuck in a cycle of restricting, bingeing, and feeling ashamed about your body, you're not alone. Many women find themselves exhausted from diet after diet, wondering if they'll ever feel at peace with food and their bodies.In today’s episode, Brittany sits down with Vicki, a stay-at-home mom of two, who shares her powerful story of breaking free from disordered eating. Vicki opens up about her struggles with restrictive diets the emotional toll of body shame, and how finding The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE became the turning point in her food freedom journey. If...
2025-03-13
23 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
135. What If I Fail? Overcoming The Fear of ‘Wasting Time & Money’ on Body Image & Food Freedom
Ever felt paralyzed by the fear that investing in your food freedom or body image work might be a waste of time and money? You're not alone. The fear of "failing" at recovery can keep you stuck in an exhausting cycle of trying harder on your own—and getting nowhere.In today’s episode, Brittany flips the script on this fear and helps you see what staying stuck is really costing you. She'll walk you through the hidden "fees" of obsessing over food and body image and show you how to reframe failure so you can step conf...
2025-03-11
15 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
134. Why You’re Still Stuck in Food & Body Struggles—And the 3 Steps to Break Free
Ever feel like you know what to do to find food freedom, but you just can’t seem to do it consistently? Like no matter how much you try, you're still feeling stuck in the same food and body struggles?You’re not alone—and it’s NOT because you’re lacking willpower or discipline. The truth is, breaking free from food guilt and body shame requires more than just good intentions. In this episode, Brittany Braswell, RDN, reveals the three most overlooked steps to making real, lasting progress in your relationship with food and body image.In to...
2025-03-06
12 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
133. Sick of Feeling Stuck in Your Suffering? THIS Mindset Shift Could Change Everything w/ Ivory Granger
Ever felt like you're stuck in the middle of suffering, wondering if God sees you? Maybe you're wrestling with chronic illness, struggling with food freedom, or just questioning why things feel so hard. If you've ever thought, "God, where are You in all of this?"—this episode is for you.In today’s conversation, Brittany sits down with Ivory Grainger, life coach and host of the Rise Up & Radiate podcast, to talk about suffering, faith, and how to hold onto hope when life feels unbearably hard. Ivory shares her powerful testimony of navigating chronic illness, hitting rock bott...
2025-03-04
42 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
132. Terrified of Weight Gain? How to Move Towards Food Freedom In Spite of Your Fear
In today’s episode, Brittany Braswell digs into a topic that so many women struggle with: the fear of weight gain and how it holds us back from finding true food freedom. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by the thought of gaining weight, or if you've found yourself caught in a constant battle of food guilt, this episode is for you!Brittany breaks down why this fear often isn’t about weight at all, but about something deeper — and why it's time to get real about what’s holding you back. With a Christ-c...
2025-02-27
14 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
131. What to Do When You're Not Sure You Believe Full Recovery Is Possible (or That You Deserve It)
Ever found yourself wondering, Is full recovery really possible for me? Or maybe the deeper, heavier question—Do I even deserve it? If those doubts have ever crept in, you’re not alone.Recovery isn’t reserved for a select few. It’s not something you have to “qualify” for. But believing that? That’s the real challenge. In today’s episode, Brittany walks you through four game-changing strategies to help you not only believe that healing is possible—but also to fully embrace the truth that you are worthy of it.A few things you can expect to...
2025-02-25
15 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
130. How Your Nervous System Could Be Secretly Sabotaging Your Food Freedom (And What to Do About It) with Adriane Thompson
Ever wondered how your body's nervous system connects to your eating habits and overall well-being? What if understanding this hidden connection could help you escape the mental and emotional spiral when food or body image triggers strike.In today's episode, host Brittany Braswell chats with Adriane fromRaising Kids with Purpose to explore the surprising connection between the nervous system and food freedom. They break down how understanding your body's command center can help reduce stress, overcome anxiety, and cultivate a healthier relationship with food and your body. Adriane shares practical insights, rooted in science and r...
2025-02-20
49 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
129. Should You DIY Your Recovery or Seek Help? How to Know What’s Best for You on Your Food Freedom Journey
Ever feel like your recovery journey is a confusing road trip without a map? Should you go it alone, or is it time to call in reinforcements?In today’s episode, Brittany breaks down how to know when it’s okay to DIY your food freedom journey and when it’s time to seek extra support. You’ll hear practical insights on what it looks like to have a manageable path versus hitting those red-flag roadblocks where professional help is a must. Get ready to learn how to navigate this journey with confidence, clarity, and the right tools by...
2025-02-18
17 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
128. Clean Eating, Food Rules, and... Goats? Crazy Food Freedom Insights from the Book of Leviticus
Have food rules left you feeling exhausted and trapped? Discover how God invites you to a life of freedom and restoration.Many Christian women feel burdened by guilt and shame when it comes to food choices and body image. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether food rules define your worth or needing a "reset button" for your relationship with food, this episode offers biblically-inspired encouragement and wisdom to help you break free.In today’s episode, Brittany dives into key passages from Leviticus, unpacking how God’s Word speaks to our struggles with food...
2025-02-13
33 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
127. 5 Powerful Food Freedom Lessons for the Christian Woman…and They’re All Found in Leviticus! What?!
Feeling weighed down by guilt over food or stuck in a never-ending cycle of control? What if the book of Leviticus holds surprising lessons for finding peace, joy, and connection at the table?In today’s episode, Brittany Braswell dives deep into five powerful food freedom lessons hidden within the offerings in Leviticus. From burnt offerings to guilt offerings, she explores how these ancient practices reveal God's heart for connection, purification, and restoration. Expect practical spiritual takeaways, relatable stories (like that Thanksgiving turkey mishap!), and insights that will leave you inspired to approach your relationship wit...
2025-02-11
29 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
125. Are You A Stress Eater? 4 Tips For Navigating Stress Without Relying on Food
Is stress sneaking into your life like a slow leak, leaving you reaching for food to cope? Stress can feel overwhelming, like carrying a backpack filled with rocks—each new challenge adding more weight until it’s nearly unbearable. If you’ve found yourself turning to food to relieve stress or struggling to know how to manage it without overeating, you’re not alone. But what if there’s a better way to patch the leak instead of bailing water with a tiny cup? In today’s episode, Brittany breaks down the connection between stress and emotiona...
2025-02-04
23 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
124. The #1 Way to Consistently Improve Your Relationship with Food & Body Image as a Christian Woman
Are you stuck in the endless loop of saying “I’ll try”, then wondering why your relationship with food and body image isn’t consistently improving? For many Christian women, the journey toward food freedom feels like a constant uphill battle. “Trying” to be more mindful, to break food rules, or to challenge fear foods often leaves us feeling discouraged and stuck. But what if the secret to real progress isn’t trying harder—it’s committing differently? In today’s episode, Brittany shares a personal story about how investing in her own growth transformed her approach to help...
2025-01-30
16 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
123. Fasting Isn’t the Only Biblical Practice Around Food. The Surprising Truth Christians Can't Ignore with Anna Marie Long, RD, CEDS-C
Ever wonder if fasting is the only food-related practice in Scripture? Or if there's more to how we, as Christians, are called to approach food and our relationship with it? This episode peels back the layers on a topic that diet culture has twisted and overlooked: biblical feasting. In today’s episode, Brittany Braswell sits down with Anna Marie Long, RD, CEDS-C, to dive into how the Bible beautifully integrates food, faith, and gratitude in ways that can transform your mindset around food. From what Scripture really says about food practices to the ways Jesus modeled feasting, An...
2025-01-28
24 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
122. Is it OK to Want to Lose Weight as a Christian Woman? My Thoughts As a Food Freedom Dietitian
Have you ever caught yourself praying about weight loss, wondering if it’s okay to want to shed a few pounds as a Christian woman? It’s a question so many women wrestle with—torn between the desire to honor their health and the fear that this goal might lead them further from peace, joy, and food freedom in Christ. In today’s episode, Brittany peels back the layers of this tricky topic. Is weight loss inherently bad? No. But making it your main goal might keep you from experiencing the abundant life God designed for you. Through...
2025-01-23
17 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
120. Build a Sustainable Movement Routine Without Burning Out with Personal Trainer Shaela Daugherty
Burnout doesn't just hit your work life—it can creep into your fitness routine, too. If you’ve ever felt like you’re either doing “all the things” or absolutely nothing when it comes to exercise, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, personal trainer and founder of The Stronger Collective, Shaela Daugherty, joins Brittany as they dive deep into what it means to create a movement routine that works WITH your life—not against it. They talk about how to let go of perfectionism, why “all or nothing” thinking keeps you stuck, and how you can find movem...
2025-01-16
42 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
119. Why Your Healthy Eating Habits Don’t Stick—And 2 Hacks That Work
Ever feel like eating healthy is a never-ending tightrope walk, leaving you teetering between guilt and deprivation? What if you could ditch the balancing act and actually enjoy the foods you love without the pressure? In this episode, Brittany unpacks why your healthy eating habits might feel impossible to sustain and how to create a balanced, joy-filled approach that works long-term. Forget the all-or-nothing mindset—this conversation is all about embracing freedom, ditching food guilt, and tuning into what your body actually needs. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…
2025-01-14
18 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
118. Caught in the New Year New You Trap? Why the New Diet High Keeps Pulling You Back
Why does the "New Year, New You" mindset always feel so appealing—and why does it never actually work? Every January, we're bombarded with promises of transformation, diets that guarantee results, and the idea that this year will finally be the year we “get it right.” But how many times have you bought into that hope, only to feel more frustrated and stuck than before? Spoiler: It’s not about your willpower. In today’s episode, Brittany peels back the layers of the "New Year, New You" trap to reveal why it’s so appealing yet ultimate...
2025-01-09
16 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
117. Big News: The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast Is Now Faith-Filled Food Freedom (& What This Change Means for You!)
Ever wonder how to combine food freedom with a Christ-centered approach? Well, get ready for some exciting changes that’ll help you walk in freedom while deepening your faith! In today’s episode, Brittany reveals some big updates for The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast (ahem… name change alert!) and shares what you can expect in 2025. From more episodes, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes fun to exciting extras, this year is about to get so much better. And yes, your favorite guests are still coming! A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🎨 Why...
2025-01-07
09 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
112. 7 Tools and Resources for a Happier and Healthier New Year
What if transforming your health and happiness in 2025 could be as simple as trying a few game-changing tools and resources? In this episode, Brittany Braswell shares the ultimate roundup of her favorite tools and resources to help you step into the new year feeling confident, organized, and empowered. Whether you’re looking to manage your time better, improve your relationship with your body, or create a peaceful rhythm for your daily life, this episode will introduce you to seven practical and life-giving solutions you won’t want to miss. If you’re ready to start 2025 with m...
2024-12-10
15 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
111. Struggling with Disordered Eating While Dating? How to Use Singleness to Prepare for a Thriving Marriage with Grace McCready
Dating while battling disordered eating or poor body image can feel like you're dragging a secret suitcase filled with fear, shame, and self-doubt into every interaction. So, how do you navigate singleness in a way that helps you break free from these struggles and sets you up for a healthier, more joy-filled marriage? In today’s episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast, Brittany Braswell and special guest, Grace McCready, take a deep dive into the intersection of disordered eating, body image, and relationships. They unpack how a season of singleness can be a sacred space to heal, gr...
2024-12-03
28 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
110. THANKSGIVING SERIES DAY 5 // What If You Didn’t Have to ‘Make Up’ for Your Holiday Meal? Use These 4 Proven Steps to Achieve Lasting Food Freedom
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a spiral of guilt and anxiety the day after a holiday meal, wondering how to “fix” what you ate? What if I told you there’s a way to break free from this exhausting cycle? Welcome to Day 5 of our 5-part Thanksgiving Week series as we talk through so many women’s spiraling thought process post-holiday meal – “What do I do now to make up for how I ate?” In this episode, we’re diving into 4 proven steps to help you break free from the guilt and shame often tied to ho...
2024-11-29
19 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
109. THANKSGIVING SERIES DAY 4 // How to Stay on Track This Thanksgiving: Simple Accountability Strategies for Food Freedom
What if you could walk into this holiday season knowing with 97% confidence that you won’t fall into the traps of bingeing, restricting, or over-exercising? Welcome to Day 4 of our 5-part Thanksgiving Week series. Today’s episode is all about what to do on those days when you’re just not feeling it – when you’re not even sure you actually want to recover. In this episode, I’m sharing three practical strategies to help you create effective accountability that keeps you on track with your food freedom goals. You’ll learn the difference between support and ac...
2024-11-28
16 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
108. THANKSGIVING SERIES DAY 3 // Navigating Food Comments from Family: Protecting Your Boundaries This Thanksgiving
What do you do when a family member won’t stop commenting on your plate, your body, or their latest diet? 😬 Welcome to Day 3 of our 5-part Thanksgiving Week series, where we’re tackling how to handle food and body comments at the holiday table with grace and confidence. In today’s episode, Brittany shares two practical strategies to help you set boundaries around food and body talk before the holiday dinner begins. You’ll also learn how to communicate expectations and follow through if those boundaries aren’t respected—all while maintaining peace during the season....
2024-11-27
11 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
107. THANKSGIVING SERIES DAY 2 // Break the Cycle: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Freedom from Food Triggers This Thanksgiving
Ever feel like holiday stress and food triggers have you spinning in circles? 😵💫 What if you had a simple, step-by-step process to stop those spirals before they lead to unwanted behaviors? Welcome to Day 2 of our 5-part Thanksgiving Week series, where we’re walking you step-by-step through a super tactical strategy to help you avoid engaging in disordered behaviors, even after you’ve been triggered! In today’s episode, Brittany shares her go-to tool, the Behavior Chain Analysis, which can help you trace the steps between your triggers and behaviors—and teach you how to break the cycle...
2024-11-26
13 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
106. THANKSGIVING SERIES DAY 1 // How to Handle Thanksgiving Without Obsessing Over Calories
Are you treating Thanksgiving like a high-stakes final exam, worried that every food choice will make or break your progress? What if the holiday meal could be about joy and celebration instead of stress and control? Welcome to Day 1 of our 5-part Thanksgiving Week series, where we’re tackling one of the biggest hurdles so many women face at holiday gatherings—worrying and obsessing over food. In today’s episode, Brittany unpacks 3 simple, practical strategies to help you ditch calorie counting and food anxiety so you can truly enjoy your Thanksgiving. You’ll learn how to refra...
2024-11-25
10 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
105. How to Be a Normal Eater (Even During the Holidays)
Do you ever have the thought, “I just want to learn how to eat NORMALLY”? Navigating holiday meals without falling into the restrict-binge cycle can be tough – especially when every event seems centered around food. For many of us, the idea of eating “normally” feels impossible, leading to frustration and guilt. In this episode, we’re diving into what it means to eat normally—even when you're surrounded by all the holiday foods and social events. In today’s episode, Brittany shares practical insights on how to approach holiday meals without feeling pressured to restrict or save up for o...
2024-11-19
18 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
102. How to Handle Fasting as a Christian Woman When You're Struggling with Disordered Eating or Negative Body Image (Part 1)
Fasting is meant to bring us closer to God—but what happens when it feels more like another form of self-deprivation or falls into diet culture traps? In this episode, Brittany tackles a question so many Christian women struggle with: How do you navigate fasting when you’re working through disordered eating or battling negative body image? This conversation digs deep into the distinction between fasting as a spiritual practice and self-deprivation driven by pride, perfectionism, or control. If you’ve ever felt torn about fasting because of your relationship with food, or if you’ve wrestled with gui...
2024-10-29
15 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
100. 100th Episode Celebration! My Personal Food Freedom Journey + Reflecting Back On The Last 100 Episodes
“How did you find food freedom, Brittany?” This is by far THE most asked question in The Joy-Filled Eater podcast listener community. So today, Brittany’s spilling the tea on some of what her personal food freedom journey has looked like. And let’s just say it’s a bit… atypical. From her days before seeing food in a rigid way, to the challenges and struggles she faced, to what made her finally start seeking freedom and the lessons she learned along the way, Brittany’s story will inspire you and give you the hope you’ve been looking for...
2024-10-15
49 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
98. Yes or No? This or That? Your Guide to Making Decisions About All The Things As a Christian Woman w/ Stephanie May Wilson
Feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions you have to make as a Christian woman? Don't worry, you're not alone! In this episode, Brittany Braswell chats with Stephanie May Wilson about the art of decision-making and transitioning well. Through her new book, Create A Life You Love, and her chart-topping podcast, Girls Night, Stephanie helps women take off the pressure of what their lives are “supposed to” look like by now, figure out where they actually want to go in life, and take steps to get there. She shares her expert tips on how to quiet the...
2024-10-01
44 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
93. No One Actually Wants Weight Loss (Including You), And I Can Prove It!
Weight loss isn't the answer to your problems. In this episode, Brittany challenges the belief that shedding pounds is the key to happiness and unveils the truth about what you actually desire. Chasing perfection in weight loss can lead to disappointment and dissatisfaction. That’s why in this episode, we’re diving deep into the reasons why people pursue weight loss, and what you need to be focusing on instead in order to feel better, both physically AND mentally. Topics discussed in this episode include: ❤️ Uncover the real reasons behind weight loss goals 😊 W...
2024-08-27
14 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
92. One of the WORST Pieces of Advice I've Heard When It Comes to Mental Health
Feeling overwhelmed by diet culture and the pressure to chase after unrealistic body image goals? This episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast flips the script on conventional mental health advice (⚠️Spoiler alert: Sometimes our feelings are full of 💩). Brittany dives deep into why following your feelings can lead you down a path of destruction and offers practical tools for challenging those pesky emotional lies. Get ready to rewrite the narrative in your head. Tune in and discover how to find freedom and worth based on God’s truth, not your fleeting feelings. In this episode you’ll lea...
2024-08-20
17 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
91. 4 Types of Rest and Why You Need a Sabbath
Feeling like you're constantly on the hamster wheel of life? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast, Brittany’s dropping some serious knowledge bombs about rest and why incorporating a Sabbath into your life is a game-changer (⚠️Spoiler alert: It's not about feeling guilty for taking a nap!). Brittany dives deep into the four types of rest you NEED to be prioritizing and gives you actionable tips on how to incorporate them into your daily, weekly, monthly, and even yearly routines. Think of it as a four-course rest-aurant menu designed to leave you feeli...
2024-08-13
32 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
89. 3 Things to Do After a Binge
Let's face it, binge episodes happen. But what happens AFTER can make all the difference. Struggling with the post-binge blues and feeling like a hangry monster living in a shame shack? Brittany Braswell, your registered dietitian bestie, is here to swap that guilt trip for a guilt-free game plan. In this episode, Brittany dives deep into 3 actionable steps to take after a binge that will leave you feeling empowered, not defeated. You'll learn how to ditch the blame game and get back on track with a consistent eating pattern (without feeling like you're "punishing" yourself...
2024-07-30
13 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
88. Overcoming Relationship Struggles, Handling Eating Disorder Urges, & Walking in Food Freedom: Meghan's Recovery Journey
Feeling stuck in a cycle of diet culture, anxiety, and unhealthy eating habits? You're not alone, sis! In this inspiring episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast, host Brittany Braswell, RD chats with Meghan Glaspey, who shares her powerful story of overcoming an eating disorder. Meghan's journey is a testament to the strength and resilience we all possess. She walks us through the challenges she faced and the turning point that came with simply saying "yes" to social food experiences. Meghan is an occupational therapist and joy-filled eater! She serves as a support team member inside ou...
2024-07-22
36 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
85. How to Experience God In Your Day-To-Day Life
Feeling like God is distant and your faith life is stuck on "spin cycle"? This episode will show you how to weave God's presence into the everyday chaos of life! Struggling to connect with God beyond Sundays and Bible studies? Join host Brittany Braswell and special guest Jen Weaver as they explore practical ways to experience God's presence in your daily life, from battling negative self-talk to finding joy in the midst of messy moments. In this episode, you'll learn: 💭 How to overcome limiting beliefs that hold you back from a deeper connection with...
2024-07-02
44 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
84. The Ultimate Language Hack to Help You Avoid Passing Disordered Eating Onto Your Kids
This episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast equips you with a powerful language shift to break free from food guilt and raise intuitive eaters by showing you how to ditch food labels like “healthy” and “unhealthy”. Struggling with food labels and worried about passing disordered eating habits onto your children? Brittany Braswell, RD, dives deep into the importance of ditching the good vs. bad food mentality and explores a practical language hack to help you make peace with food and raise healthy eaters. Topics discussed in this episode include: 😰 Why labeling food as "healthy" or...
2024-06-25
20 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
83. LIVE Coaching Call: Turning Shame Into Motivation, Recovery Timelines, and Feeling Like You Need to Be Fixed Before Coming Back to God
You’re in for a special treat today, because this episode is like having a fly-on-the-wall seat during Brittany's live coaching call with Michelle, a member of The Joy-Filled Food Freedom Society! You’ll hear Brittany coach Michelle through tough topics like how to use faith as a motivation for recovery without it leading to shame, what to do when the recovery journey takes longer than you or others expected, and how to evaluate the accuracy of the way you see and relate to the Lord. Get ready for practical tips, real-talk about overcoming perfectionism and...
2024-06-18
44 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
82. The #1 Reason You Haven't Experienced Total Food Freedom Yet
Feeling stuck in a cycle of restrictive diets and negative body image? This episode cracks the code on why so many women struggle to find true food freedom (and it's not what you think!). Brittany Braswell, RD, dives deep into the #1 sneaky culprit holding you back from a joyful relationship with food and your body. She also unveils the 3 key factors that keep this culprit in control and offers practical strategies to overcome them for lasting freedom. Here’s a few things you’ll hear in episode 82: 😲 The surprising reason why willpower isn't the key t...
2024-06-11
12 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
79. Stop Numbing Out: Dealing with Unresolved Pain on Your Journey to Food Freedom with Pastors Travis & Tina Hall
Unresolved emotional pain can manifest in physical symptoms and lead to a cycle of negative emotions and behaviors, hindering progress towards food freedom. This episode equips listeners with tools to identify and address unresolved emotional pain that may be impacting their relationship with food. In today’s episode, registered dietitian Brittany Braswell chats with Pastors Travis & Tina Hall, diving deep into the connection between unresolved emotional pain and food struggles. They explore how past hurts, traumas, and unhealed wounds can show up as cravings, emotional eating, and body image issues. But don’t worry, Joy-Filled Eater...
2024-05-21
51 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
77. Trouble Sticking to Your Commitment to Recovery? Learn How to Walk in Integrity with Kasey Shuler
Integrity is essential if you want to achieve and maintain recovery from a disordered relationship with food, your body, or even exercise. If you’ve ever struggled to maintain integrity by sticking to your commitments, the buck stops here. By the end of this episode, you’ll have some effective tools and strategy that will help you become the kind of person who keeps their word… even for yourself! In today’s episode, I’m joined by non-diet personal trainer, Kasey Shuler, who shares her personal story about how she had to learn to navigate her commitm...
2024-05-07
43 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
72. Our Birth Story with Baby #3 (Part 2) - Here's What Happened When We Didn't Make It To The Hospital with Chris & Brittany Braswell
What do you do when you know you’re not going to make it to the hospital in time to give birth to your baby? That’s the decision my husband and I had to make very quickly when I went into labor during rush hour on a Wednesday morning just outside Birmingham, AL. Hear our full story in episodes 71 AND 72 where I’m joined by husband, Chris, as we take some time to let you in on our personal lives and share the details about my third pregnancy, our mad rush to to the hospital (which we DID...
2024-04-02
39 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
71. Our Birth Story with Baby #3 (Part 1) - Here's What Happened When We Didn't Make It To The Hospital with Chris & Brittany Braswell
What do you do when you know you’re not going to make it to the hospital in time to give birth to your baby? That’s the decision my husband and I had to make very quickly when I went into labor during rush hour on a Wednesday morning just outside Birmingham, AL. Hear our full story in episodes 71 AND 72 where I’m joined by husband, Chris, as we take some time to let you in on our personal lives and share the details about my third pregnancy, our mad rush to to the hospital (which we DID...
2024-04-02
23 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
51. 3 Experts Answer Your Biggest Body Image Questions with Heather Creekmore, Dr. Stefani Reinold, and Brittany Braswell
If you could anonymously ask a panel of experts any question at all about body image, what would you ask? Body image can be a pretty messy topic to navigate… not to mention uncomfortable. That’s why we decided to make it a little easier for a group of teens and women at the 2023 In His Image Body Image Conference, and I’m about to let you listen in on some of their questions. In today’s episode, you’re getting a sneak peak into answers to some of these ladies’ biggest body image questions, like… ...
2023-11-14
19 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
42. Depression, Disordered Eating, & Spiritual Gaslighting: How To Improve Your Mental Health as a Christian with Freddie Amos, NCC, PLPC
Therapy can be such a valuable tool for improving our mental health, but without the incorporation of the Ultimate Counselor, it can’t be the ultimate solution. If you’re ready to learn more about improving your mental health through the lens of a child of God rather than through the world, tune in, because today my special guest and I will uncover multiple aspects of moving toward God by letting go of the barriers that could be holding you back. In this episode, I’m chatting with Freddie Amos, a counselor with Live Original (a mini...
2023-09-19
53 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
40. Letting Go of Perfect: Faith-Based Strategies for Conquering Perfectionism in Recovery with Kassandra Baker
Wanting to better yourself and be healthy is not a bad thing, but striving for perfectionism can be overbearing, exhausting, and unattainable. Luckily, we’re not called to be perfect, and we’re here to talk you through what it looks like to “let go of perfect” and conquer the mindsets that tell you that progress is measured by perfection. In today’s episode, I’ll be talking with certified life, health, and mental-health coach and speaker, Kassandra Baker, about how to avoid and deal with striving for perfectionism. You’ll hear her share a little bit abou...
2023-09-05
51 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
36. Overcoming Food Lies Preached in the Church with Nyla Wiebe
In today’s society, the sad truth is that diet culture is everywhere, including in the church, which means you’ll probably run into food lies or diet culture comments coming from the pulpit. While church leadership most likely isn’t intending to offend or trigger anyone in the church body, it’s really important that we understand that many pastors just aren’t aware of the implications of their comments and we learn how to either address or disregard and move past those triggering statements. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Nyla Wiebe, host of...
2023-08-22
37 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
32. The 5 M's of Balancing Blood Sugar (Without Cutting Carbs) with Megan Crozier
Cutting out carbs is NOT the best solution for balancing blood sugar. There are SO many other factors outside of carbohydrate intake that influence blood sugar balance, and today you’re getting the inside scoop on 5 of the most effective means. Learning to balance your blood sugar is important for everyone, regardless of whether or not you have diabetes, pre-diabetes, or hypoglycemia. It impacts so many other areas of your health, like hormonal regulation, brain function, and your ability to focus, just to name a few. That’s why in today’s episode, I’ve invited...
2023-08-08
45 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
30. What is Gentle Nutrition (and What Is It NOT)?
In a world full of nutrition advice from lots of sources that don’t always agree, it can be a little stressful and overwhelming to sort through the noise and know what to listen to. That’s where gentle nutrition comes in. If you’re tired of following restrictive diets and feeling overwhelmed with complicated nutritional advice, listen up because in this episode you’ll learn all about what gentle nutrition is and how it can help you care for yourself and feel your best, without overcomplicating things. In today’s episode, we’re kicking off our seri...
2023-08-01
26 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
29. What Does It Mean to Honor God With Your Body? with Kristin Williams
Untangling the mess of what it looks like to honor God vs. exercise control over your body is a huge aspect of developing a healthy and holy, scripture-reflecting relationship with food and body image. Sometimes we take steps toward a ‘healthy lifestyle’ without first checking our motivations for doing those things. Today, we’ll discuss the difference between making those choices for yourself or for glorifying God through your relationship with food and fitness. In today’s episode, I’ll be chatting with Kristin Williams, RDN, LD, CEDS, and author of Unworthy Weight, about all things hon...
2023-07-25
47 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
28. What Spiritual Recovery from Disordered Eating Actually Looks Like with Grace McCready
Struggling to recover from disordered eating can feel really tough, but partnering it with spiritual recovery brings a whole new level of healing and growth that can’t be accomplished without factoring in faith. If you’re someone who finds it difficult to recognize certain needs you have in recovery, accept yourself and your body, or find the ways God is working with you toward freedom, tune in because in this episode you’ll learn to rest in who God made you to be and the ways he wants to help you along in your journey toward freedo...
2023-07-18
35 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
27. What Christian Women Need to Know About Social Media and Body Image with Katie Bulmer
Social media can be a great resource for growth and inspiration, yet can easily become dangerous when it turns into a tool for comparison. But how exactly do you go about consuming media in a beneficial way as a Christian woman? That’s what my guest, Katie Bulmer, is here to chat with us about. Katie is an online mentor to college girls, speaker, and host of the Truth for Your Twenties podcast, and today, she and I are diving in to make sure you know the ins and outs of how to handle media use as a C...
2023-07-11
34 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
26. 4 Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making on Your Journey to Food Freedom with Meg McCabe
Eating disorder recovery is a difficult thing to navigate, especially when you feel stuck, on your own, or don’t know where to start. There are tons of recovery hang-ups that can easily hold you back from fully experiencing food freedom. That’s why today, we’ll discuss what some of those are and how to move past them so that you can save yourself a ton of time and frustration. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Meg McCabe, a CCI certified recovery coach and host of The Full and Thriving Podcast. Meg and I dive i...
2023-07-04
44 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
25. The Emotional Eating Struggle Bus
Knowing how to recognize when your feelings are triggering you to eat is essential to understanding why you may be using food in an attempt to meet a need, and why you’re still riding the emotional eating struggle bus. Do you sometimes feel like you eat just to eat, but you're not sure exactly why? You're not hungry. You might even be past fullness, but for some reason, eating seems to be doing something for you? This idea is often categorized as emotional eating, and learning to recognize it and find the most effective ways to cope...
2023-06-27
20 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
24. How To Start Seeing Exercise as More Than Burning Calories with Laura Lindahl
For many, exercise is only used as an attempt to beat the body in order to achieve a certain image, but when you learn to lean into joyful movement, it can turn it into so much more. If you feel like you have to ‘fix’ or change your body through exercise in order to feel content, then this episode is for you! Today, you’ll learn how to recognize the lies that may be causing you to tie your worth to your body and how to become confident in your body through empowering movement, rather than disciplinary exerci...
2023-06-20
49 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
23. The Thing No One Told You is Better Than Control (A Personal Lesson to Help You Achieve Food Freedom)
Food rules may provide an illusion of control and predictability but are often really the thing holding you back from food freedom. Sometimes feeling trapped on your journey to freedom comes from holding on too tightly to the control that you believe you have. True freedom from your burdens is found in submitting your shortcomings and surrendering control to the Lord and His ways. Listen in as I share some of the ways that I’ve learned that freedom doesn’t necessarily go hand-in-hand with being in complete control. In today’s episode, I’ll share wi...
2023-06-13
26 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
22. Defining Beauty God's Way with Melissa Johnson, LMFT
There are so many broken ideas of beauty in our society. That’s why it’s so important as a Christian woman that you understand God’s way of defining it in order to better navigate your way through the trends of today’s beauty standards. Fitting into the title of “beautiful” in our world seems to be an endless race of hurdles to jump, which are mostly centered on ideations of perfection that are impossible to meet. Join me today as I chat with licensed marriage and family therapist, Melissa Johnson, about the idea of ‘Fighting for Our True W...
2023-06-06
38 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
21. How To Get Back In Tune With Your Body with Amy Carlson
Becoming a normal eater begins with recognizing and discerning the messages your body is sending you about your hunger. If you are someone who wants to be an intuitive eater but can’t seem to understand how to practically listen to your body to truly become a normal eater, tune in, because in episode 21 you’ll hear all about how to become more in touch with the signals and patterns your body is sending you. In today’s episode, you’ll hear guest Amy Carlson explain what it looks like to be a “normal eater,” not feel out...
2023-05-30
43 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
20. Hunger Cues: How to Know When You're Hungry
Learning to recognize and trust signs of hunger within your body often feels like one of the biggest challenges on the journey to food freedom. Do you wish you could simply eat when you feel hungry, but maybe don’t know what hunger even feels like? Join me today as we explore the nuances of hunger and intuitive eating, how to trust your body’s hunger cues, and how to understand what it personally feels like when you are physically or mentally hungry. In episode 20, we’ll cover ideas such as the root causes of why it...
2023-05-23
28 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
19. Stories of Hope: How Our Joy-Filled Eater Alumni Found Food Freedom
If you’ve been losing hope that food freedom is possible for you, you’re not alone. Isabel and Skyler used to feel the exact same way. Today, they’re boldly sharing their stories of hope with you, including the good, the bad, and the ugly of their journey to finding food and body freedom in Christ. Both Isabel and Skyler went from THIS… 👉🏻 “I would sit and sob for hours because I didn’t know how it was possible to get through the pain and the hard days.” 👉🏻 “I was in the thick of it. Food and...
2023-05-16
34 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
18. What is a Joy-Filled Eater?
Having the kind of relationship with food and your body that oozes JOY makes life a whole different ball game than having one full of anxiety and fear. There are 3 essential elements that help you become what I call a joy-filled eater, and if you’ve ever sought out traditional treatment for disordered eating or negative body image, it’s very likely that you weren’t given at least 1 critical piece of the food freedom puzzle. So today, I’m pulling back the curtain and walking you through each of the 3 foundational components of the joy-fill...
2023-05-09
25 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
17. How to Deal with Trauma When You Struggle with Disordered Eating and Negative Body Image with Cherie Miller, LPC
Time does NOT heal all wounds. In order to effectively deal with trauma that’s been negatively impacting your relationship with food and your body, you’ve got to be willing to do the hard work and process through that trauma. When you commit to working with a trauma-informed team who can support you through some of those really tough areas of your relationships with food and body, you’re SO much more likely to experience deeper levels of freedom. In today’s episode, trauma-informed therapist, Cherie Miller, joins me to talk about how trauma can impac...
2023-05-02
39 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
16. Are my Food & Body Struggles a Thorn in the Flesh?
What’s the difference between a ‘thorn in the flesh’ (or ‘a thorn in the side’) and a stronghold? Knowing what scripture says about each of these phrases can make a major difference in the way you speak about your struggles with food and your body. When you speak Truth from the Word over your life, you open yourself up to greater levels of freedom and peace. That’s why today, we’re exploring 3 popular words and phrases that you might be misusing in your pursuit of food freedom and WHY it matters that you know what these p...
2023-04-25
27 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
15. Finding Your Identity in Christ: Winning the Battle Against Negative Body Image with Brittany Wilson
Battling negative body image and disordered eating gets a whole lot simpler when you fully embrace who you truly are in Christ. If negative thoughts about your worth or value as a person flood your mind every time you look in the mirror, make a simple mistake at work, or receive some form of criticism, then this episode is for you. Because when you learn how to go from having a head knowledge of what it means to find your identity in Christ, to actually living in that identity and walking it out everyday, something HUGE shifts.
2023-04-18
38 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
14. 7 Lessons I Learned from Jury Duty That You Can Apply to Your Food Freedom Journey
After spending 7 days in our county courthouse, I realized that a lot of the lessons I learned during my time as a juror apply to the journey you may be taking right now to gain a sense of food freedom – And I’m gonna share 7 of those lessons with you today. Most people make the mistake of not learning from others’ experiences and spending way too much time stuck in cycles that could have been avoided. That’s one of the reasons I value mentorship so much and why I’ve invested both my time and finances on many occ...
2023-04-11
37 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
13. How to Trust God in Seasons of Waiting with Christie Dondero Bettwy
Seasons of waiting don’t have to be seasons of waste. When we lean into the Lord during those times where it feels like we can’t move forward or have no idea what to do next, and we choose to seek to hear from Him, that’s when we open ourselves up to the most growth. Christie Dondero Bettwy is the Executive Director of Rock Recovery and has been in recovery from disordered eating for many years. She’s experienced first hand what it feels like to wonder if her prayers are being heard and if God is gon...
2023-04-04
42 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
12. What a "Go-To Move" is and Why You Need One to Battle Disordered Eating
Having a go-to move is one of the simplest, most effective, and yet also one of the most underutilized strategies to have when it comes to battling disordered eating thoughts and behaviors. That’s why by the end of today’s episode, you’re going to have my step-by-step go-to move creation strategy that can help you know exactly what you’re gonna do the next time you experience an urge to engage in a disordered or unhealthy behavior. In this episode, you’ll get the inside scoop on things like: How to bea...
2023-03-28
19 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
11. Why Psalm 139:14 Never Worked for Me (And What I Know Now) with Heather Creekmore
Why is it that when someone reminds you that “You’re fearfully and wonderfully made”, it rarely seems to help for more than 15 seconds? Well we’re answering that question for you in today’s episode. I’m joined by author and Christian body image coach, Heather Creekmore, to help you understand why this scripture from Psalm 139:14 doesn’t seem to pack as much of a punch as most of us hope when it comes to cultivating a more peaceful and joy-filled relationship with your body. That’s why in today’s episode, Heather is unveiling one of t...
2023-03-21
47 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
10. Why You Should Stop Trying to Get Rid of Stress
I’m about to say the thing that no one has probably ever told you about stress… Stop trying to get rid of it. Instead, start looking at it as your new BFF. If, like me, you feel like stress latches onto you like your shadow, then I want to help you shift the way you’re experiencing it so that it doesn’t feel like it’s constantly dragging you down or leaving you on edge. That’s why in episode 10 of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast, you’re getting a look at something research has shown to dr...
2023-03-14
23 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
9. Challenging Food Fears in the Kitchen with Kris Dovbniak
“How do you challenge food fears in the kitchen without disregarding your need for adequate nutrition?” Great question. I would love to tell you! Challenging your fears around what you allow yourself to eat can feel really scary at times. If certain foods feel safe and others tend to make you feel anxious, then today’s episode is absolutely for you! I’m bringing in chef and culinary nutritionist, Kris Dovbniak, to help you learn what you can do to start expanding your variety and breaking free from food guilt. In this episode, you’ll he...
2023-03-07
53 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
8. Food Has No Calories: Nutritional Biochemistry Revealed
How much time in a given week do you spend counting calories or recording what you eat in a calorie tracking app? Would you rather be doing something more enjoyable and life-giving during that time instead? My guess is, most of us would. And yet, if you feel an obligation to know all the numbers, calorie tracking can feel like an obligation you’ll never be free to let go. But God. In His infinite wisdom, God designed your body and your biochemistry in such a way that it doesn’t use calories for anything in your...
2023-02-28
21 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
7. How to Start Seeing Your Body as Good When It Doesn’t Feel That Way with Jennifer Taylor Wagner
Even when you don’t feel like your body is good, it is. If, like so many others, you have a hard time recognizing that your body is good, as is, then today is just for you. I’m sharing the mic with my friend and fellow podcaster, Jennifer Taylor Wagner, to talk about the hard things that could be keeping you stuck feeling like your body just isn’t good enough. In today’s episode, we’re diving into issues like weight, our relationship with the scale, how body image impacts our interactions with others, an...
2023-02-21
49 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
6. The Real Reason Why We Love Diets (and How to Let Them Go) with Chrissy Kirkman
There’s something nearly all of us love about being on a diet, and you may not have even realized it yet, but it’s this – Dieting often means not having to make your own decisions when it comes to food. Making decisions about what to eat, how much, when, where, and all the nuanced details in between can feel completely exhausting and overwhelming. And when decision fatigue kicks in, we get worried that we’re “not doing it right”. So if you’ve ever struggled to figure out WHY dieting feels so safe, or why you can’t...
2023-02-14
55 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
5. The 4 Types of Body Image
It’s no secret that body image is a major struggle for a lot of women and a hot topic when it comes to developing a healthy relationship with food (and yourself). But if you’ve been approaching body image from a general, non-specific standpoint, you’ve likely had your fair share of feeling stuck, with little hope of improving your body image long term. That’s why today’s episode, you’ll learn how to break down your body image struggles into one or more of 4 different body image categories so that you can strategicall...
2023-02-07
30 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
4. How Food Freedom Can Positively Impact Your Hormone Health (and Fertility!) With Guest Olivia Wagner
On today’s episode, I’m answering a question I frequently get asked inside my coaching programs: How are my hormones affected when I’m engaging in disordered behaviors (like restricting, binge eating, over exercising, etc.)? Hormones impact a TON of different areas in the body, including mood, energy levels, sex drive, and food cravings! So today, you’re going to learn how your eating patterns could be affecting your hormonal health, and how in turn, your hormones could either be helping or hurting your journey to food freedom. I’ve invited Olivia Wagner, MS, RDN, IFNCP...
2023-01-31
44 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
3. Dealing with Diet Culture in the Church
Apply to The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE! Have you ever heard an inappropriate weight or body-related joke from the pulpit? Maybe you heard a weight loss commercial on your Christian radio station this morning. Or maybe, for some other reason, Church was the place that triggered your unhealthy relationship with food. After listening to episode 03 of The Joy-Filled Eater, you’re going to not only be more aware of the reg flags of diet culture in the “big C” Church, but you’re also going to walk away with some tools to battle it. In today’...
2023-01-24
34 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
2. 7 Signs You May Have a Disordered Relationship with Food
Apply to The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE! In today’s episode, you’ll discover 7 signs that indicate you may have a disordered relationship with food, so that you can finally let go of the beliefs and behaviors holding you back from true food freedom. I used to think that nutrition was the holy grail of health – that I had to eat a certain way and have a certain kind of body in order to be healthy. But true health isn’t just about what you eat or how you move your body. Sometimes, in order to achieve a...
2023-01-17
18 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
1. A Controversial Conversation About Gluttony That Could Free You From Shame
Gluttony is a tough subject, but it doesn't have to be one filled with shame. Listen in to episode 1 as I dive head first into truths from scripture that you've probably never heard about gluttony. You’ll hear me talk about: How does scripture talk about gluttony? Is it always food related? What the Law of First Mentions is and why it’s helpful in our study of scripture Why you may be turning to food to meet your needs Resources mentioned: Needs Assessment Is Overeating a Sin article by Aubrey Golbek The...
2023-01-10
24 min
Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
Welcome to The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast!
After so many years of serving many on their journey to food freedom through Christ, we're finally bringing you a brand new FREE resource every single week, straight to your favorite podcast app! You heard right! The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast will go LIVE January 10th, 2023! Hi, I'm Brittany! I'm a non-diet Registered Dietitian and eating disorder recovery specialist with a passion for helping college students and adults break free from the bondage of food guilt and body shame through Christ-centered nutrition and food freedom coaching. The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast is for those who love Jesus...
2022-12-05
02 min