Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition

Are you already overthinking the holiday party food before you even get there?If you’ve ever walked into a family gathering feeling stressed about timing, food variety, comments, or the pressure to “eat the right way,” it makes sense that your body feels tense before the event even begins. The holidays bring a lot of emotional, sensory, and relational noise, and your nervous system is simply trying to keep up. That pressure can make it easy to disconnect from your body and slip into restriction, guilt, or autopilot eating.In today’s episode, you’ll hear a grace-filled conversation that helps you understand what’s happening underneath the surface, and what it looks like to stay grounded instead of spiraling. You’ll learn simple, Christ-centered ways to show up with more clarity and peace (without micromanaging your hunger or obsessing over the meal).A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🧠 The real reason holiday food feels so overwhelming (it’s not what you think)👥 The 3 kinds of pressure that stack up at holiday gatherings🌿 How tuning in to your body helps you stop checking out🍽️ A small shift that makes a HUGE difference when facing a table full of options✝️ A Christ-centered mindset that helps you release guilt around foodResources mentioned:> Get access to the Handling Holidays Workshop on-demand for just $37 with code PODCAST.Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:> Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.> Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST for step-by-step strategies to walk you through my proven Joy-Filled Eater framework for finding lasting freedom from negative body image and disordered eating> Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

What does food freedom look like for Christian women who are done dieting but still struggling with guilt, anxiety, and body image?So many Christian women spend years chasing “the perfect plan” or white-knuckling their way through food struggles, only to feel stuck in emotional eating, binge cycles, or relentless food guilt. Diet culture tells you the answer is stricter rules or more self-discipline—but in reality, that just keeps you trapped.In today’s episode, Brittany shares a Christ-centered approach to food freedom and body image, showing how faith can transform your relationship with eating. She dives into what peace with food truly looks like for the Christian woman navigating diet culture, emotional eating, and body image stress. If you’ve been longing for a biblical perspective on overcoming food struggles, this episode offers encouragement, practical insight, and a roadmap toward lasting freedom.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🍽️ How to approach meals with peace instead of guilt🙏 Using faith and biblical truth to overcome emotional eating⚖️ Why breaking free from diet culture doesn’t mean perfection💬 The mindset shift that helps you stop obsessing over food rules🌸 What lasting food freedom and body image peace look like for Christian womenResources mentioned:> Apply for 1:1 coaching with Brittany at www.brittanybraswellrd.com/coaching> Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.> Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.> Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST for step-by-step strategies to walk you through my proven Joy-Filled Eater framework for finding lasting freedom from negative body image and disordered eatingGot a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Connect with Brittany on Instagram*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

Why do your thoughts feel so loud—and what does it actually look like to take them captive?You love Jesus. You want to think differently about food and your body. But your mind feels like it’s constantly running—looping through food guilt, body comparison, and “I should be doing better” thoughts that won’t slow down. And no matter how hard you try, it feels like your brain just won’t cooperate.In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why your thoughts don’t just “shut off” and why that doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. You’ll start to see how your brain is wired, how your thought patterns have been trained over time, and how scripture offers a more practical (and freeing) way to engage with what’s happening in your mind.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🧠 Why your brain actually isn’t designed to be quiet🔁 The hidden system that keeps reinforcing food and body thoughts⚡ What’s really happening when your mind starts spiraling🧩 Why “just take your thoughts captive” feels so hard in real life💭 A simple, grace-filled framework to start interrupting the noiseResources mentioned:> The Blue Letter Bible> Subscribe to Brittany's personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for weekly food freedom tips, funny memes, and personal stories from behind-the-scenes shenanigans to mom life craziness to personal lessons you can apply to your food freedom journey.> Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image.> Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Want to help support this show?If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice, or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

Is strength training helpful for your health—or could it pull you back into body obsession?If you’ve ever felt curious about lifting weights but also a little hesitant, you’re not alone. For many women walking toward food freedom, exercise can feel complicated. You might want to care for your body… but you also don’t want to fall back into calorie-burning mindsets, comparison traps, or pressure to change your body.That tension is real. And it’s worth talking about honestly.In today’s episode, I’m joined by dietitian and strength coach Rachel DeSonier for a thoughtful conversation about strength training—what it actually looks like, why it matters for your health, and how to approach it in a way that supports your body without fueling body obsession.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…💪 Why so many women feel intimidated by strength training—and what’s actually behind that fear🏋️‍♀️ The surprising mindset shift that can completely change how you approach exercise🧠 How strength training can impact confidence, stress, and your relationship with your body⚖️ The difference between building strength and chasing body control✨ A few simple ways to begin exploring strength training without falling into comparison or pressureResources mentioned:> Download Rachel’s 100g Protein Cheat Sheet> Join my absolute FAVORITE strength training and wellness app for Christian women, The Stronger Collective (*Disclaimer: This is my referral partner link, but I only share tools & resources I love and use myself!)> Subscribe to Brittany's personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for weekly food freedom tips, funny memes, and personal stories from behind-the-scenes shenanigans to mom life craziness to personal lessons you can apply to your food freedom journey.> Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image.> Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Want to help support this show?If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice, or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

Is your nighttime binge eating actually a sign that your body hasn’t been nourished enough during the day?If evenings feel like the time when everything falls apart with food, you’re not alone. Many Christian women spend the day trying to “be good,” only to find themselves overeating or binging later—and then drowning in guilt afterward.It can feel confusing and discouraging. You might assume it’s a willpower problem, emotional eating, or a lack of discipline. But in many cases, the real issue started much earlier in the day.In today’s episode, we explore a hidden driver behind nighttime overeating that many women completely overlook. You’ll hear why your body’s response to restriction is actually biological, how subtle under-fueling can intensify cravings and food thoughts, and why healing your relationship with food often begins long before dinner.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🍽️ The surprising reason nighttime binge eating often starts hours earlier in the day🧠 What “food noise” may be trying to signal about your body’s needs⏳ The subtle eating patterns that quietly increase evening cravings⚠️ Why trying to “eat less tomorrow” can keep the restrict-binge cycle going💛 The compassionate perspective that can help you stop blaming yourself and start understanding your bodyResources mentioned:> Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image.> Subscribe to my personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for weekly food freedom tips, funny memes, and personal stories from behind-the-scenes shenanigans to mom life craziness to personal lessons you can apply to your food freedom journey.> Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Want to help support this show?If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice, or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

What if your food noise isn’t about food at all… but about mental clutter?When your brain feels like it’s constantly spinning… what you ate, what you should eat, how you look, what you need to fix. It’s exhausting. You love the Lord. You want food freedom. But your thoughts feel loud, crowded, and relentless. And sometimes you wonder if this is just how your brain works.In today’s episode, I’m joined by Tracy Hoth — certified life and organizing coach, creator of Organized Life Academy, and host of the top 1% globally ranked Organized Coach Podcast. Tracy is on a mission to help women simplify their homes and lives, and in this conversation, she shows you how her decluttering framework applies directly to your thought life. You’ll hear how delayed decisions fuel overwhelm, why perfectionism keeps you stuck, and how you can approach your mind with compassion instead of criticism.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🧠 Why mental clutter is often just “delayed decisions” you haven’t made yet📋 How decision fatigue quietly fuels body image anxiety and food noise🗂️ The same 5-step organizing process that works for your closet and your thought life⏳ What to do when you’re afraid to sit with your thoughts🙏 How to invite the Lord into your mental decluttering practice without shameResources mentioned:> Get access to Tracy’s 15-Minute Declutter Challenge at www.simplysquaredaway.com/declutter > Download your copy of The Body Image Cheat Sheet for FREE at www.brittanybraswellrd.com/cheatsheet > Subscribe to my personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for weekly food freedom tips, funny memes, and personal stories from behind-the-scenes shenanigans to mom life craziness to personal lessons you can apply to your food freedom journey.> Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image.> Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Want to help support this show?If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice, or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

Are you accidentally creating more food guilt by saving “the best for last” on your dinner plate?You might not even realize you’re doing it. You rush through the “normal” foods on your plate just to get to the one you’re most excited about. And then somehow, by the end of the meal, you feel overly full… or slightly out of control… or already spiraling into guilt. It feels small, but it leaves you unsettled.That’s because this habit isn’t just about food. It’s about hierarchy, scarcity, and the subtle belief that pleasure has to wait.In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why this common dinner-table rule may be quietly disconnecting you from your hunger and fullness cues and how it can reinforce food obsession without you even noticing. You’ll hear a simple shift that can help you experience more satisfaction, less urgency, and more peace at the end of your meals.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🍽️ Why “saving the best for last” can disconnect you from fullness 🎵 The surprising playlist analogy that explains food scarcity 🧠 How food hierarchies quietly fuel binge eating and overeating 😔 The link between urgency, scarcity, and post-meal guilt ✨ A simple shift that builds steady satisfaction throughout your mealResources mentioned:> Subscribe to my personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for weekly food freedom tips, funny memes, and personal stories from behind-the-scenes shenanigans to mom life craziness to personal lessons you can apply to your food freedom journey.> Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image.> Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Want to help support this show?If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice, or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

What if the reason food feels so hard right now isn’t a lack of discipline, but unprocessed grief your body has been carrying for years?You may feel like you should be “past this by now,” especially if your grief doesn’t look dramatic or obvious. But when grief goes unseen, it often shows up through control, coping, and patterns with food that leave you exhausted and confused. Loving Jesus doesn’t make you immune to survival mode, and that disconnect can feel incredibly lonely.In today’s episode, I sit down with grief mentor Teresa Davis for an honest, faith-centered conversation about the kind of grief that lives in your body and quietly shapes your relationship with food. We explore the difference between coping and healing, why control can feel so comforting, and what it really means to surrender—not in theory, but in real life. This conversation is gentle, deep, and full of hope if you’ve been longing for freedom but don’t know where to start.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🕯️ How grief can exist even if you don’t consciously think of yourself as “grieving”🌊 Why coping feels productive, but often keeps you stuck🪞 The hidden identity loss that can surface in eating disorder recovery🫱🏽‍🫲🏼 What it actually means to let grief be witnessed (and why it matters)🕊️ A different picture of surrender that feels safer than “letting go”Resources mentioned:Hear more from Teresa on The Grief Mentor Podcast (specifically the episodes on spiritual warfare)> Subscribe to my personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for weekly food freedom tips, funny memes, and personal stories from behind-the-scenes shenanigans to mom life craziness to personal lessons you can apply to your food freedom journey.> Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image.> Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Want to help support this show?If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice, or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

What if the reason food and body image triggers still feel so intense isn’t because you’re doing something wrong—but because you’ve been relying on the wrong kind of relief?When a trigger hits, it makes sense to want the discomfort to stop as fast as possible. You might reach for coping skills, distractions, or anything that helps you calm down in the moment. But over time, this can quietly leave you feeling discouraged, stuck, or questioning why confidence still feels out of reach.In today’s episode, we’re talking about a completely different way to respond when triggers show up—one that shifts how you see discomfort and helps you build trust in yourself again. This conversation is for you if you’re tired of just surviving triggers and want to feel more capable when they happen.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🧠 Why feeling triggered doesn’t mean you’re failing 🧩 The hidden reason coping skills can stall confidence 🏋️‍♀️ How discomfort can actually make you stronger 🔄 The subtle pattern that keeps triggers feeling repetitive 💬 A powerful question to ask yourself in hard momentsResources mentioned:> Get your copy of one of my students’ favorite resource, The Body Image Cheat Sheet for FREE.> Are you a busy online entrepreneur who’s ready to start getting your time back and growing your business? CLICK HERE to grab my totally free Delegation Decoder that’s gonna show you where you claim hours back on your calendar every single week. And if you’re ready to start reclaiming that time so you can finally scale your business in a way that’s fun and life-giving, fill out an application for the beta round of The Intern Accelerator, NOW OPEN to all online health & wellness entrepreneurs.> Subscribe to my personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for weekly food freedom tips, funny memes, and personal stories from behind-the-scenes shenanigans to mom life craziness to personal lessons you can apply to your food freedom journey.> Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image.> Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Want to help support this show?If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice, or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

What do you do when your body changes because of medication—and the guilt, grief, and body image thoughts won’t quiet down?Maybe you started a medication to support your mental or physical health, and your body responded in ways you didn’t expect. Now you’re caught in an exhausting tension: wanting to honor your health while grieving the body you used to recognize. You’re trying to trust God with this process, but the shame, fear, and second-guessing around your body keep creeping in.In today’s episode, I’m joined by Erin Kerry for a deeply honest conversation about what it’s like when your body feels like it has betrayed you. We explore the emotional, physical, and spiritual layers of unwanted weight changes, medication side effects, and body image struggles—without rushing to fixes or minimizing the grief that can come with healing.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…💭 What’s really happening beneath the surface when body image spirals after medication changes🧠 Why your nervous system plays a bigger role in body trust than you may realize🙏 How faith can make space for grief, emotions, and healing—without shame🌱 A gentler way to think about nourishment when control feels safer than trust🤍 Why feeling disconnected from your body doesn’t mean you’re failing at food freedomResources mentioned:> Order Erin’s book, Live Beyond Your Label.> Subscribe to my personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press.> Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image.> Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Want to help support this show?If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice, or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

What if this year isn’t about fixing yourself, but getting curious instead?So many of us approach growth the same way we approach food: with pressure, expectations, and an unspoken fear of getting it wrong. Even good intentions can quietly turn into another way to perform, strive, or feel behind. And over time, that posture becomes exhausting.In today’s episode, I’m sharing my word for 2026 and the unexpected way I’m supporting it. Instead of rigid goals or heavy resolutions, I chose a softer framework that’s changing how I think about growth, food freedom, and faith. This conversation is less about doing more… and more about approaching life with curiosity and compassion.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🍞 Why growth doesn’t have to start with fixing anything🌱 How curiosity can replace pressure without losing momentum🤍 The surprising connection between exploration and food freedom👣 What happens when you let yourself be a beginner again🙏 A gentler question to carry into your relationship with food this yearResources mentioned:> Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources and my weekly personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press.> Download my MOST FAVORITE fitness and wellness app for Christian women, The Stronger Collective*Full disclosure → This is my personal referral link because I’ve chosen to partner with TSC since I believe in their mission SO much!> Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image.> Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Want to help support this show?If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice, or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

Sleep deprivation doesn’t just make you tired. It quietly changes how food feels, how emotions show up, and how hard it is to feel at peace in your body.When you’re exhausted, cravings feel stronger, food thoughts feel louder, and self-control feels out of reach. You may know sleep matters, but in this season it feels unproductive, unrealistic, or impossible. And that tension often spills straight into food guilt and emotional eating.In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Benjamin Long, a dual board-certified sleep medicine physician and seminary student who helps people see sleep as both a medical need and a gift from God. Together, we explore the connection between sleep deprivation and emotional eating, why exhaustion makes food freedom feel harder, and how faith reshapes the way we think about rest.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🧠 How sleep deprivation intensifies cravings and food thoughts🍪 Why exhaustion makes emotional eating feel harder to resist📖 A biblical perspective on sleep as trust, not weakness⏳ The connection between control, productivity, and rest🌙 A gentler way to think about sleepless nights in this seasonResources mentioned:> Get Dr. Benjamin’s NEW BOOK, Sleep Habits Journal: Practices, Prayers, and Devotions to Ease Your Sleepless Nights> Connect with Dr. Benjamin Long on Instagram @thewholeheartedmdYour Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:> Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources and my weekly personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press.> Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice, or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

What if the reason food freedom keeps feeling out of reach isn’t because you lack motivation, but because you’re leaning on the wrong thing altogether?If you’ve been telling yourself you just need more motivation to eat better, be more consistent, or stop spiraling with food, this episode is going to challenge that belief in the most relieving way. The constant pressure to “get it right” can quietly fuel body image anxiety, food guilt, and that exhausting sense of starting over again and again.In today’s episode, we’re peeling back why motivation is such an unstable foundation for food freedom—and what actually helps you feel calmer, more grounded, and more at peace in your body. This conversation will help you rethink what progress really looks like and why consistency doesn’t have to feel heavy, restrictive, or overwhelming.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🧠 Why relying on motivation can actually increase food noise and body anxiety🌱 The subtle daily anchors that quietly reshape your relationship with food🗓️ How consistency can feel safer and more freeing than “trying harder”🔁 What might be keeping you stuck in the start-over cycle without realizing it🙏 The surprising connection between faith, everyday practices, and body peaceResources mentioned:> Steal my top 10 body checking reduction strategies with The Body Image Cheat Sheet.> Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources and my weekly personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press.> Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice, or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

What if the question isn’t whether you’re “sick enough”… but whether your body has been paying the price in silence?So many women stay stuck in food rules and under-fueling because everything looks fine on the surface. Labs come back “normal.” Life keeps moving. And the lie whispers that help is only for people who’ve hit rock bottom — not someone like you who’s still holding it together.In today’s episode, I sit down with Tanna Vayon, a Physician Assistant specialized in eating disorder treatment, who has lived this story from the inside herself and now treats it from the clinical side. We explore what restriction actually does beneath the surface and why waiting until things look “bad enough” can quietly delay healing your body desperately needs.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🧠 Why feeling “mostly fine” can be one of the most deceptive signals🩺 What medical red flags often get missed, even with “normal” labs🌿 How your body adapts to under-fueling in ways you might not realize🩸 The hidden cost of losing your period (and why it’s never a win)⏸️ The powerful first step most women skip, and why it matters SO muchResources mentioned:– Sick Enough by Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani– Search the FINDINGbalance Christian Treatment Finder for a Christian eating disorder provider– Get on the waitlist for The Stronger CollectiveYour Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:> Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources and my weekly personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press.> Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice, or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

Welcome to Day 5 of our 5 Days to a Peace-Filled Christmas series!Are you waking up today already feeling the pressure to “make up for” how you ate yesterday?If you’re noticing that post-holiday guilt creeping in (the puffiness, the panic, the urge to restrict), please hear this: nothing is wrong with you. Your mind may be spiraling, your body may feel “off,” and the enemy may be whispering shame, but you are not broken. What you’re feeling is a predictable response to fear, not a failure of discipline.In today’s episode, you’ll hear a gentle, Christ-centered mindset shift that helps you step out of the restrict–binge cycle, interrupt the lies that restriction equals righteousness, and anchor yourself back into compassion — the very thing Jesus uses to bring real peace. You’ll also learn a grounding phrase you can return to anytime those old urges try to pull you back in.PLUS, from Christmas Day through Dec. 28th, I’m giving YOU a gift of $200!  When you enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater Course by 11:59pm CST on 12/28, you save $200 off lifetime access to this on-demand course. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…✨ The counterintuitive truth about restriction your mind never tells you🌿 A simple phrase that helps calm the fear driving restrictive thoughts🕊️ Why compassion, not control, leads to lasting peace with food💛 What Jesus actually offers when you feel like you’ve “messed up”🔥 How choosing nourishment becomes a spiritual act of trustResources mentioned:Get $200 OFF The Joy-Filled Eater Course, Dec. 25th-Dec. 28th!Join our podcast VIP email list at www.brittanybraswellrd.com/VIP to get access to all the free resources I’m sending this week to help you implement what you’re learning in each episode.Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:> Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST for step-by-step strategies to walk you through my proven Joy-Filled Eater framework for finding lasting freedom from negative body image and disordered eating> Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, and welcome to Day 4 of our 5 Days to a Peace-Filled Christmas series!Today, not only are we wishing one another Merry Christmas, but we’re also celebrating the 200th episode of Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 🎉 And because this show would be nothing without YOU, today’s episode features several stories from our listeners about how the show is helping them develop a healthier relationship with food and body image.Christmas can stir up so much pressure. Pressure to eat “perfectly.” Pressure to stay in control. Pressure to earn your way back into feeling worthy. But none of that determines one ounce of your value. Whether you’re navigating cravings, guilt, comparison, or the fear of “overdoing it,” Jesus is not tallying your choices. He is drawing near to you with grace.In today’s celebratory 200th episode, you’ll hear the single food-freedom truth every Christian woman needs to hear on Christmas, along with powerful listener stories, voice messages, and encouragement that remind you you're not alone. You’ll also discover a grounding way to carry God’s truth about your identity into the rest of the holiday season.PLUS, from Christmas Day through Dec. 28th, I’m giving YOU a gift of $200!  When you enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater Course by 11:59pm CST on 12/28, you save $200 off lifetime access to this on-demand course. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🎄 A Christmas truth about your worth that uproots food guilt💬 Heartfelt voice clips from listeners sharing their freedom stories📖 A simple practice to anchor your identity in Scripture today🌟 Why diet culture’s definition of value contradicts the gospel💓 How Christ meets you in your tenderness, not your perfectionResources mentioned:Get $200 OFF The Joy-Filled Eater Course, Dec. 25th-Dec. 28th!Join our podcast VIP email list at www.brittanybraswellrd.com/VIP to get access to all the free resources I’m sending this week to help you implement what you’re learning in each episode.Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:> Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST for step-by-step strategies to walk you through my proven Joy-Filled Eater framework for finding lasting freedom from negative body image and disordered eating> Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

Welcome to Day 3 of our 5 Days to a Peace-Filled Christmas series!Do you feel like your mind is constantly buzzing with food thoughts this week, no matter how hard you try to quiet them?When holiday overwhelm rises, mental food chatter often ramps up right along with it. You may be wondering if your cravings mean you “lost control,” or why your brain won’t stop thinking about food. But that noise isn’t a sign of failure.  It’s your body asking for support, not stricter rules.In today’s episode, you’ll hear three simple, compassionate strategies to help quiet food noise so you can move through Christmas with more peace. You’ll also learn what your cravings are really trying to communicate and how to respond without spiraling into guilt, restriction, or all-or-nothing thinking.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🍪 Why food noise gets louder when key needs go unmet🔍 A mindset shift that helps you interpret cravings with wisdom🥖 How satisfaction becomes a tool for calming obsessive thoughts🧘‍♀️ A grounding practice to reset your nervous system before acting on a craving💡 Why adding foods (not restricting them) reduces mental overwhelmResources mentioned:Join our podcast VIP email list at www.brittanybraswellrd.com/VIP to get access to all the free resources I’m sending this week to help you implement what you’re learning in each episode.Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:> Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST for step-by-step strategies to walk you through my proven Joy-Filled Eater framework for finding lasting freedom from negative body image and disordered eating> Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

Welcome to Day 2 of our 5 Days to a Peace-Filled Christmas series!Does your food anxiety get louder the moment holiday overwhelm hits?When your mind is juggling pressure, expectations, emotional fatigue, and an endless to-do list, your nervous system shifts into survival mode, and suddenly food feels louder, scarier, and more urgent. Not because you lack willpower, but because overwhelm is hijacking your sense of safety.In today’s episode, you’ll hear how overwhelm fuels food anxiety and a simple 30-second, faith-centered grounding practice to help you slow down before you spiral. This gentle rhythm helps your body return to safety so you can make choices from peace instead of panic.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🧠 Why overwhelm intensifies cravings, body checking, and intrusive thoughts💨 A simple 4-step process that reconnects you to safety💛 The reason you’re not “failing” when anxiety rises ✨ How slowing down becomes an act of leadership, not laziness🙏 The example Jesus sets when your world feels rushed and overloadedResources mentioned:Join our podcast VIP email list at www.brittanybraswellrd.com/VIP to get access to all the free resources I’m sending this week to help you implement what you’re learning in each episode.Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:> Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST for step-by-step strategies to walk you through my proven Joy-Filled Eater framework for finding lasting freedom from negative body image and disordered eating> Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

Welcome to the first episode of our 5 Days to a Peace-Filled Christmas series!If you’ve been feeling that holiday food anxiety creeping in already, you’re about to get the 2-minute reset your mind and body is begging for.The days leading up to Christmas can stir up extra food thoughts, body checking, decision fatigue, and a whole lot of emotional noise. Even when you want to be calm, your nervous system may feel like it’s firing on all cylinders. If you’ve been wondering, “Why am I already stressed about the food stuff?”—you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong.In today’s episode, you’ll hear a simple, grounding reset you can use anytime the anxiety starts to rise. You’ll explore what’s actually happening inside your body, why this week tends to amplify stress, and how to respond with compassion instead of control. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about support, presence, and truth.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…😬 Why your holiday food anxiety is your nervous system talking—not a personal failure🌀 A gentle way to interrupt spiraling thoughts before the overwhelm kicks in🧘‍♀️ A body-based check-in that helps you feel grounded again😣 A surprising place tension hides in your body during stressful moments🙏 A faith-rooted reminder that perfection is not God’s expectation for youResources mentioned:Join our podcast VIP email list at www.brittanybraswellrd.com/VIP to get access to all the free resources I’m sending this week to help you implement what you’re learning in each episode.Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:> Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST for step-by-step strategies to walk you through my proven Joy-Filled Eater framework for finding lasting freedom from negative body image and disordered eating> Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.

Are you already dreading the food and body comments you know are coming this Christmas?Those offhand remarks from family (like the comments about your plate, your body, or their latest diet) can hit some of the most tender places in your heart. They often come out of nowhere, and before you realize it, your brain is spiraling, your body tenses up, and peace feels like it just left the room. And that pressure makes it so easy to overthink, shut down, or disconnect from the moment you were hoping to enjoy.In today’s episode, you’ll hear a compassionate, Christ-centered conversation to help you prepare before the comments begin. You’ll learn how to create emotional safety, communicate clearly, and stay grounded, without needing the perfect words or a flawless script.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🎯 Why people pressure is the #1 holiday stressor (and why it’s not your fault)🗝️ The key part of boundary-setting that protects your peace📝 Why you DON’T need a perfect response script, and what you DO need instead🤝 The difference between honoring relationships and people-pleasing💬 Simple, loving responses you can keep in your back pocket for triggering momentsResources mentioned:> Get access to the Handling Holidays Workshop on-demand for just $37 with code PODCAST.Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:> Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.> Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST for step-by-step strategies to walk you through my proven Joy-Filled Eater framework for finding lasting freedom from negative body image and disordered eating> Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.