Today I’m joined by my former client and licensed therapist Julianne — who brings the perfect mix of clinical wisdom and “yep, I’ve been there” energy to this conversation. She gets honest about what brought her to Nourished & Free® in the first place — think postpartum chaos, generational baggage, medical trauma, and some real mixed signals from both church and culture about what her body “should” be.

We get into the messy, often-ignored space where faith, food, and body image collide — and talk about what it actually means to honor God with your body (hint: it’s not obsessing over every calorie or shaming yourself into submission). We cover everything from performance vs. perfection to raising daughters in a world that still acts like thinness = holiness.

Whether you share our faith or not, this episode is packed with raw honesty, relatable “oh my gosh, same” moments, and some hard-hitting truths about food shame, body image in the church, and finding freedom in the gray area.

If this conversation hits home and you're tired of doing this food + body image stuff alone, Nourished & Free® might be exactly what you need. It’s my group coaching program where we ditch the guilt, unpack the shame, and rebuild your relationship with food in a way that’s actually sustainable (and not miserable). Learn more or apply here.

TOPICS COVERED 👇

00:00 Introduction
03:36 Julianne's Journey with Food and Body Image
07:57 The Impact of Athletic Background on Body Image
08:52 Faith and Body Image: A Christian Perspective
13:16 Deconstructing Body Image Beliefs
21:38 Light Bulb Moments in Nourished & Free
25:51 Unraveling Lies About Food and Body Image
29:17 Redefining Success Beyond the Scale
30:18 Celebrating Strength and Body Adaptation
31:17 Cultural Pressures and Body Image
32:11 Navigating Conflicting Messages About Body Image
35:12 The Journey of Self-Acceptance and Community Support
37:05 Healing Through Shared Experiences
39:06 Transforming Relationships with Food
42:13 Finding Balance in Food and Life
43:07 Encouragement for Women Struggling with Body Image
45:05 The Importance of Community in Healing
46:51 Navigating Faith and Body Image
48:44 Hope for Future Generations
49:30 Closing Thoughts and Resources

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