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.

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.

Did you wake up after your holiday meal feeling guilty, uncomfortable in your body, or convinced you “need to get back on the bandwagon”?If the shame spiral hit hard this week, this episode is for you. Post-holiday guilt can make you feel frustrated with your body, stuck in obsessive food thoughts, and tempted to “make up for” what you ate. But nothing about one meal (or one day) is powerful enough to undo your health, your worth, or the work God is doing in you. This episode is here to help you breathe again, slow the panic, and find your footing.In today’s episode, Brittany walks you through a simple, compassionate way to get out of the shame spiral without restricting, punishing, or resetting anything. She’ll show you how to reflect instead of react, how to build holiday rhythms that actually support your body, and how to approach this season with calm, clarity, and Christ-anchored confidence. If you’re feeling heavy, discouraged, or overwhelmed, this one is going to feel like a deep exhale.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🧱 The “Lego disaster” moment that explains exactly why the guilt spirals happen🔄 The sneaky belief behind your urge to #startagainMonday🧭 A reflection tool that will help you feel grounded after overeating⏳ How to create simple, realistic nourishment + rest rhythms for the holidays💣 The truth-bomb reminder about compassion, your body, and the freedom Christ designed for youResources mentioned:> Episodes 47 & 48 on creating simple consistency rhythms> Join the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women private Facebook community> Get on the waitlist for The Stronger Collective> Submit a 90-second voice note for the 200th episode at www.speakpipe.com/jfepodcast 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 eatingIf 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.

Is your mind already spiraling at the thought of holiday photos, food comments, or navigating Thanksgiving in a body you’re still learning to trust? If so, this episode is exactly what you need.As body image anxiety ramps up for Christian women during the holiday season, the mental load often gets heavier, louder, and messier… kind of like when Brittany accidentally baptized her entire kitchen floor in a gallon of spilled milk. This episode takes that chaotic “milk river moment” and turns it into a reminder that what we really need in seasons of overwhelm isn’t more willpower. It’s more truth.In today’s episode, you’ll hear 7 powerful scriptures to pray specifically on your hardest body-image days. Brittany breaks down how these verses can quiet intrusive thoughts, interrupt the comparison spiral, and help Christian women experience peace around holiday meals, family gatherings, and triggering comments.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🥛 The “milk river” moment that sets the stage for overloaded holiday thoughts🧠 What’s really happening when intrusive food and body thoughts spike during the holidays🙏 The surprising way praying Scripture can immediately shut down spiraling thoughts📸 Why holiday photos tend to trigger body comparison, and how to respond with truth💬 How to handle those unsolicited food and body comments from family members with confidenceResources mentioned:> Watch the Handling Holidays Workshop on-demand for just $37 with code PODCAST.> Leave a short voice note for Brittany, sharing how Faith-Filled Food Freedom has impacted your life so she can celebrate with you for the 200th episode coming soon!: https://www.speakpipe.com/jfepodcast > Episode 11. Why Psalm 139:14 Never Worked for Me (and What I Know Now)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 if the conversations we don’t have in the church are the ones keeping us stuck in shame?Let’s be real — sex and intimacy aren’t exactly the go-to topics at Bible study. But for so many Christian wives, struggles with body image, shame, and vulnerability show up in the bedroom, too. And ignoring it doesn’t make it any easier. It just makes us feel more isolated, frustrated, and disconnected — from our husbands and even from God.In today’s episode, Brittany sits down with two of her best friends (and fellow powerhouse coaches) Lacy Lain and Shaela Daugherty for a hilarious, honest, and holy conversation about sex, body image, and intimacy in Christian marriage. Recorded during their annual CEO retreat, this episode is equal parts belly laughs and heart-to-hearts — the kind of conversation you didn’t know you needed until now. They share what it really looks like to invite God into this part of your marriage, how to navigate embarrassment with humor and grace, and why a healthy sex life might just be more connected to your spiritual health than you think.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…💋 Why laughter (and awkward moments) might be a secret ingredient to intimacy🙏 How body confidence and spiritual connection work together in the bedroom🧠 The mindset shift that transforms “I’m too tired” into something more meaningful🔥 How physical intimacy spills over into your patience, peace, and joy at home💬 The real talk every Christian woman needs to hear about communication and connectionResources mentioned:> Leave a voice note for Brittany, sharing how Faith-Filled Food Freedom has impacted your life and food freedom or body image journey. Everyone who submits their story gets their choice of FREE access to either the replay of the Handling Holidays Workshop or the Nourishing Menus Workshop!> Episode 147 - Is Your Body Image Ruining Your Sex Life? What No One Tells Christian Women About Intimacy in Marriage> Female by Design podcast (previously known as Heaven in Your Home)Connect with Lacy on Instagram @lacylainConnect with Shaela on Instagram @sdfitwell and get on the waitlist for The Stronger Collective.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.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.

Ever found yourself on Google or ChatGPT at 11:47 PM searching, “What diet will finally work for me?”  If so, this episode is for you.From keto and calorie counting to detoxes and “clean” eating, Christian women are constantly told that this one will finally be the answer. But deep down, we know the truth: it never really delivers the peace or freedom we’re craving.In today’s episode of Faith-Filled Food Freedom, Brittany is joined by two of her close friends — Shaela Daugherty from The Simple Fitness Habits Podcast and Lacy Lain from Functional Medicine for Christian Women — for a hilarious and super real girls’ chat about fad diets. Recorded live during their annual retreat, this conversation dives into the messy middle of what it’s like to navigate food, faith, and freedom in a world obsessed with “fixing” your body. Expect laughter, a little sass, and some eye-opening truth bombs that’ll help you finally break up with fad diets for good.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🍩 The most ridiculous fad diets they’ve heard (and maybe even tried 🙈)💬 What makes these “healthy” trends so dang tempting for Christian women⚖️ The difference between pursuing health and chasing body control🙏 How your relationship with Jesus changes the way you approach food🔥 A spicy challenge Brittany gets from her co-hosts at the endResources mentioned:> Are you stressing at the thought of how to navigate food and family functions during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons? If so, get your ticket to the Handling Holidays Workshop, happening Nov. 13th from 12:00-1:00pm CST. (*A replay will be made available to all registrants.) Use code PODCAST at checkout to save $10!> If you want to see Brittany do the fad diet experiment discussed in today’s episode, leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts for each of the following shows with your suggestions of what fad diet you want to see Brittany evaluate.Faith-Filled Food Freedom, hosted by Brottany BraswellSimple Fitness Habits, hosted by Shaela DaughertyFunctional Medicine for Christian Women, hosted by Lacy LainYour 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 if the real secret to lasting food freedom isn’t found in the next big thing—but in the boring, everyday basics you’ve been overlooking? 🤯So many Christian women want to live with peace around food and confidence in their bodies, but they keep chasing shiny new solutions, hoping the next “plan” will finally stick. But the truth is, those quick fixes are exhausting, and the freedom you’re praying for is usually found in the slow, steady, and sometimes boring daily habits that help you stay grounded in both faith and food.In today’s episode, Brittany is joined by her friends and fellow faith-based coaches, Lacy Lain and Shaela Daugherty, to talk all about what they lovingly call “The Boring Basics.” They’re pulling back the curtain on what consistency really looks like—especially when motivation dips, life gets messy, or your brain screams for instant results. This conversation is part pep talk, part permission slip, and fully packed with real-life encouragement for the woman who’s tired of starting over.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🍳 A surprisingly refreshing take on why “boring” might be your best friend in food freedom☕ A candid conversation about motivation, mindset, and motherhood🙏 How to stay grounded in your faith when progress feels slow🌿 The overlooked habits that actually move the needle over time💬 What it really looks like to live out food freedom in real life (not just on Instagram)Resources mentioned:> Are you stressing at the thought of how to navigate food and family functions during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons? If so, get your ticket to the Handling Holidays Workshop, happening Nov. 13th from 12:00-1:00pm CST. (*A replay will be made available to all registrants.) Use code PODCAST at checkout to save $10!> Check out The Stronger Collective, my favorite health & fitness app specifically designed for Christian women.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.

Is your body fighting against you… or is it trying to tell you something?So many Christian women wrestle with the same question: Why does my body feel out of balance when I’m doing everything “right”? Between hormone swings, low energy, and the constant pressure to look a certain way, it’s easy to slip into the lie that your body is broken — or that you just need more discipline to fix it.In this episode, Brittany sits down with Dr. Brooke Sheehan, a licensed chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, and host of The Your Body Speaks Podcast, to explore how you can stop seeing your body as the enemy and start recognizing it as a divine messenger. Together, they unpack what it looks like to reconnect with your body, listen to the signals it’s sending, and finally break free from the cycle of diet culture and body obsession.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…💬 The surprising reason your body might be “resisting” all your healthy habits🌿 How stress, hormones, and emotions impact your physical well-being more than you realize🙏 The spiritual side of body trust — and what it means to honor the body God gave you⚡ Simple ways to start reconnecting with your body and rebuilding internal trust💛 The truth about what it really means to live fully alive — body, mind, and spiritResources mentioned:> Download the free body signal decoder> Get Dr. Brook’s Talk to Me, Body affirmation card deck> Connect with Dr. Brook on Instagram @drbrooksheehan 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.

Ever feel like there’s never enough time in the day to take care of yourself—let alone your relationship with food? This episode is your gentle reminder that healing your eating habits doesn’t require hours of free time or a perfectly clear calendar. It just takes a few intentional minutes (and a solid plan that fits inside your real-life chaos).So many Christian women tell themselves they’ll “start working on food freedom when things calm down.” But here’s the truth—life never really slows down. Between the to-do lists, laundry piles, and endless responsibilities, waiting for the “perfect time” to start only keeps you stuck.In today’s episode, Brittany breaks down exactly how to make time for food freedom even when you’re busy. She shares simple, practical strategies to help you take confident, consistent action toward lasting recovery—without overhauling your entire schedule. Whether you’ve been telling yourself you’re too busy, too tired, or too far gone to start, this one’s going to light a fire under you.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…⏰ A totally relatable “real life chaos” story that proves time isn’t the real problem💡 The mindset shift that makes it easier to take small but consistent action📅 A practical way to build food freedom time into your calendar that actually works🙌 How to stay motivated when you’re doing the work on your own🔥 The best next step if you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to start healingResources mentioned:> Get my FAVORITE planner, the Dream Planner from Horatio Printing, and save 15% at checkout with code BRITANY15> Download the ultimate no-body-shame fitness and wellness app for Christian women, The Stronger Collective.Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:> Get access to the self-paced Joy-Filled Eater course from Oct. 20th-22nd when you check your VIP email from me. Not a VIP Insider yet? Email our team at hello@brittanybraswellrd.com to get the course before doors close.> 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.

Your story with food and your body isn’t something to hide. It’s something God wants to redeem!Have you ever felt like your body betrayed you? Maybe after a diagnosis, a surgery, or a season of change you didn’t ask for? You’re not alone. So many women wrestle with guilt, shame, or resentment toward their bodies when things don’t go as planned. But today’s conversation is a reminder that God can take even the most painful parts of your story and use them for your healing and His glory.In this heartfelt episode, Brittany sits down with Joy-Filled Eater LIVE alumna Naomi to talk about her powerful journey from body hatred and burnout to healing and surrender. Naomi opens up about what it was like to go through a hysterectomy that left her feeling broken, how disordered eating took hold in the aftermath, and how God began rewriting her food story through community, counseling, and Christ-centered recovery. Together, Brittany and Naomi talk about the hard but holy process of learning to trust your body again — even when it feels like it’s let you down.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🪪 The moment Naomi realized her health journey had turned into a full-blown identity crisis🕊️ How she wrestled with feeling betrayed by her own body — and what finally brought peace📖 The Scripture that helped her reframe her pain through the lens of God’s redemption💬 The honest conversation she had with God that shifted everything about how she viewed her worth🌻 What learning to trust her body again actually looked like in everyday momentsYour Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:> Apply HERE to join us inside The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE (applications open through Thursday Oct. 16th)> Catch the replays from our Food Freedom Blueprint Bootcamp when you register at www.brittanybraswellrd.com/blueprint (only available through Oct. 16, 2025)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.

Ever catch yourself spiraling into guilt after every meal, wondering why food feels so heavy with shame?So many Christian women secretly wrestle with food shame — whether it’s the voice that tells them they ate “too much,” or the weight of believing they’ll never get it right. It’s exhausting and discouraging, especially when diet culture makes it sound like the only solution is more control or more willpower. But what if the path forward wasn’t about trying harder, but about rooting your recovery in something that actually lasts?In today’s episode, you’re getting a front-row seat to a live coaching call with a Joy-Filled Eater LIVE student. Brittany walks alongside her as she unpacks the burden of shame tied to eating, and helps her move toward freedom, peace, and trust in her body — all while pointing back to the truth of God’s design for food and freedom. This behind-the-scenes peek is not just for one student; it’s for every listener who longs to believe they can experience healing too.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🍽️ The surprising trigger that often keeps women stuck in food shame🙏 Why praying harder doesn’t always quiet food guilt — and what does🤔 The mindset shift that flips the script on eating “too much”💬 What happens in real time when a Joy-Filled Eater LIVE student has a breakthrough moment✨ A Christ-centered reminder that you don’t have to stay stuck in shameResources mentioned:>>> JOIN ME NOW for The Food Freedom Blueprint Bootcamp—a 3-day live experience happening October 7th through 9th where you’ll get my exact blueprint for achieving lasting food freedom & better body image> Jump into 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*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 a Christian woman who loves Jesus but still feels stuck in food guilt, body shame, or the exhausting start-stop cycle of dieting? So many faith-driven women find themselves over-analyzing, striving for perfection, or following rule after rule, only to end up feeling even more defeated.In today’s episode of Faith-Filled Food Freedom, Brittany pulls back the curtain on the seven types of women she specifically created the Food Freedom Blueprint Bootcamp for. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this really for me? Do I even need help?”—this conversation will give you the clarity (and permission) you’ve been craving.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🌀 The mental spiral of over-analyzing every food choice📖 Why perfectionism often gets confused with righteousness🚦 How self-imposed rules sneak in and keep you stuck in self doubt and negative body image⏳ The lie that “it’s not bad enough” to deserve help🔥 The hidden burnout achievers face when it comes to food and body imageResources mentioned:>>> SAVE YOUR SEAT for the Food Freedom Blueprint Bootcamp—a 3-day live experience happening October 7th through 9th where you’ll get my exact blueprint for achieving lasting food freedom & better body image> 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*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.

Ever feel like your reflection is silently judging you for every wrinkle and pound?So many Christian women wrestle with the tension of aging gracefully while navigating the pressure to “stay young” and maintain a certain body image. Throw in diet culture and social media comparisons, and it’s no wonder so many of us feel like we’re failing, either spiritually, physically, or both.In today’s episode, Heather Creekmore joins Brittany to unpack the lies we believe about aging, weight, and appearance. They get real about the pressure to look a certain way as a Christian woman and explore how we can embrace our God-given bodies at every stage of life. This conversation isn’t about denying reality.  It’s about discovering freedom, joy, and confidence while letting go of shame and self-comparison.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…✨ The sneaky mindset traps that make you obsessed with wrinkles or weight💪 Why aging gracefully isn’t just about skincare or exercise😂 Hilarious and relatable stories about trying (and failing) to fight time🙏 How faith can transform your relationship with your body💡 Simple, surprising ways to embrace your God-given beauty todayResources mentioned:>>> Get Heather’s book, Aging Gratefully>>> Save your seat for The Food Freedom Blueprint Bootcamp, where you’ll get to steal the exact process I walk my students through to help them achieve lifelong freedom from negative body image and disordered eating.  It’s happening October 7th-9th @ 11:00am CST each day, so get registered and get this don’t miss event on your calendar right now!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*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 emotional eating isn’t actually the problem—and fixing it isn’t about willpower at all?So many women wrestle with late-night cravings, guilt after meals, and the never-ending cycle of “I’ll start fresh tomorrow.” But here’s the truth: emotional eating is often just a symptom of something deeper. And the good news? When you address the real root, lasting food freedom and body peace are possible—without obsessing over calories or punishing yourself with the next diet.In today’s episode, Brittany sits down with her client Laurie, who shares her powerful story of breaking free from emotional eating. Laurie opens up about what it looked like to stop white-knuckling her way through diets, how her faith helped her let go of shame around food, and the surprising mindset shifts that led to lasting change. If you’ve ever wondered whether true food freedom is possible for you, this conversation is PROOF that it is.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🍫 What’s really hiding underneath emotional eating💭 The one mindset shift that helped Laurie stop spiraling with food guilt🙏 How faith played a role in healing her relationship with food👗 The unexpected ways body image started to shift along the way✨ Laurie’s best encouragement for the woman who feels “too far gone”Resources mentioned:> Get on The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE waitlistYour 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*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.