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Feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions you have to make as a Christian woman? Don't worry, you're not alone! In this episode, Brittany Braswell chats with Stephanie May Wilson about the art of decision-making and transitioning well.

Through her new book, Create A Life You Love, and her chart-topping podcast, Girls Night, Stephanie helps women take off the pressure of what their lives are “supposed to” look like by now, figure out where they actually want to go in life, and take steps to get there.

She shares her expert tips on how to quiet the noise in your head and listen to your own intuition. Learn how to identify the voices that truly matter and the ones that are just noise so you can stop constantly second-guessing yourself.  Discover simple strategies to reduce overwhelm and make choices with confidence. Stephanie is also revealing the secret to avoiding analysis paralysis and taking decisive action.

Want to break free from the mold and create a life that truly reflects your values? Listen to Stephanie’s inspiring story of the bold move she recently made and how you too can learn how to overcome fear and embrace the unknown.

A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include:

🎙️ How to silence the noise & expectations from people around honor your own voice

🦸🏻‍♀️ What it can look like to unleash your decision-making superpowers

💪 Breaking free from the chains of indecision

🚀 Daring to dream big and taking the leap

🙏 Finding your path to creating a life you love

Resources mentioned:

Check out Stephanie’s new book, Create a Life You Love

Connect with Stephanie on Instagram and Facebook.

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> Work with Brittany by enrolling in The Joy-Filled Eater course!

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 Joy-Filled Eater Podcast!

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*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.

Do you struggle with an all-or-nothing approach to food? Today, I’m challenging the "eat to live" vs. "live to eat" debate to help you uncover the real magic of food.

Food is NOT solely about nutrition (said the Registered Dietitian 😉). That’s why we’re about to explore the five incredible ways food can nourish your life on a deeper level.

Get ready to discover…

🍽️ The thing that kept me coming back to a college freshman small group where I barely knew anyone

🍋 What lemon icebox pie and chicken ‘n dumplings have in common (and why I can’t stand meringue!)

🎼 What we can learn from the New York Philharmonic about food

🎨 How a french pastry chef & chocolatier inspired a recent baking project I did with my daughter

🥘 One of the greatest southern traditions there is that you need to adopt right now

Resources mentioned:

> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course!

> Episode 9: Challenging Food Fears in the Kitchen with Kris Dovbniak

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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 Joy-Filled Eater 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 😉.

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*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.

Feeling stuck in a cycle of diet culture, anxiety, and unhealthy eating habits? You're not alone, sis! In this inspiring episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast, host Brittany Braswell, RD chats with Meghan Glaspey, who shares her powerful story of overcoming an eating disorder.

Meghan's journey is a testament to the strength and resilience we all possess.  She walks us through the challenges she faced and the turning point that came with simply saying "yes" to social food experiences.

Meghan is an occupational therapist and joy-filled eater!  She serves as a support team member inside our membership community, The Joy-Filled Food Freedom Society.

Ready to break free from food fear and build a healthier relationship with food? Tune in to discover the power of vulnerability, practical tips for overcoming negative body image, and how saying "yes" more often can be a major factor in unlocking your own food freedom.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

🪞 The impact diet culture had on Meghan’s eating habits and body image

😊 How to start developing a healthy relationship with food

📖 The role faith has played in Meghan’s recovery from an eating disorder (and how it can impact yours too!)

😰 Overcoming anxiety and fear around social food experiences

✍🏻 The power of vulnerability and sharing your story

Resources mentioned:

> Join me and a community of incredible women inside The Joy-Filled Food Freedom Society!

> Listen to episode 53, Becoming the Narrator of Your Story: How to Craft Your Food Freedom Story in the Most Effective Way with public speaking strategist, Jessica Rasdall

Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course!

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 burning 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 Joy-Filled Eater 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 wondered if your daily coffee habit might be hindering your health goals? This episode dives deep into the science of caffeine and its surprising effects on our bodies and minds.

We’ll explore the hidden pitfalls of caffeine consumption, unpacking how it can impact everything from sleep quality and anxiety to nutrient absorption and bone health.  Learn how to navigate your love for coffee while making informed choices to support your overall well-being.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

🤵🏻 What a wedding crasher and caffeine have in common

💥 The surprising impact coffee actually has on energy levels

☕ 6 ways caffeine intake is impacting your physical and mental health

🚩 My personal and professional recommendation for caffeine limits as a Registered Dietitian

💊 Hidden sources of caffeine you may have no idea you’re consuming

Resources mentioned:

> Listen to my gentle nutrition series on The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast (episodes 30-39)

> Grab my Nourishing Menus Workshop to learn more about the basics of blood sugar balance and nourishing your body in a way that promotes improved energy levels without all the caffeine.

Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course!

>>> Join me and a community of incredible women inside The Joy-Filled Food Freedom Society!

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 burning 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 Joy-Filled Eater 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 there was 1 place you could find faith-based fitness trainers, Christian life coaches, a functional medicine specialist and even your favorite Christ-centered dietitian and body image coach 😉😉 – all working together? Well now there is!

We've got a powerhouse crew joining us today, led by Shaela Daugherty, founder of The Stronger Collective. And together, our entire team of 9 holistic wellness experts are sharing how we’re serving you inside this one-of-a-kind app, and how you can now get access to all of us at one time, literally, with the simple tap of a button.

Imagine customized workouts, faith-based guidance, and expert advice on nourishing your body, mind, and spirit – all without the pressure of making the number on the scale get smaller. That's The Stronger Collective, built by women who understand the unique challenges and joys of being a Christian woman.  

Want to learn more and try it out for yourself?  CLICK HERE to grab your FREE 7-day trial of The Stronger Collective, your one-stop shop for holistic wellness.

Resources mentioned:

*Note: Some resources contain affiliate links. But rest assured I only partner with brands and services that I stand behind.

> Click HERE to try out The Stronger Co. app free for 7-days!

> Hangout with us on Instagram @thestrongerco

> Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course!

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 burning 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 Joy-Filled Eater 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.

Feeling like God is distant and your faith life is stuck on "spin cycle"? This episode will show you how to weave God's presence into the everyday chaos of life!

Struggling to connect with God beyond Sundays and Bible studies?  Join host Brittany Braswell and special guest Jen Weaver as they explore practical ways to experience God's presence in your daily life, from battling negative self-talk to finding joy in the midst of messy moments.

In this episode, you'll learn:

💭 How to overcome limiting beliefs that hold you back from a deeper connection with God

🙏🏻 Practical tools to cultivate a daily communication practice with God through prayer

🖼️ The importance of seeing the bigger picture of God's story unfolding in your life

🔍 How to find God's love and support in the midst of everyday challenges

👓 Tips for approaching scripture with a fresh perspective and a focus on God's character

Resources mentioned:

> Connect with Jen on Instagram!

> Listen to Jen’s podcast, Good God Talks, on Apple or Spotify.

Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course!

>>> Join me and a community of incredible women inside The Joy-Filled Food Freedom Society!

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 burning 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 Joy-Filled Eater 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.

This episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast equips you with a powerful language shift to break free from food guilt and raise intuitive eaters by showing you how to ditch food labels like “healthy” and “unhealthy”.

Struggling with food labels and worried about passing disordered eating habits onto your children? Brittany Braswell, RD, dives deep into the importance of ditching the good vs. bad food mentality and explores a practical language hack to help you make peace with food and raise healthy eaters.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

😰 Why labeling food as "healthy" or "unhealthy" can be detrimental to your relationship with food

🧠 How to identify the many dimensions of health that go beyond just food (think mental, emotional, spiritual!)

⚖️ The surprising truth about the morality of food (⚠️Spoiler alert: It has none!)

❓ A powerful question to ask yourself when making food choices to ditch the guilt and improve your personal awareness

🔧 How to use food as a tool for connection and cultural exploration

Resources mentioned:

• Join our food freedom membership community, The Joy-Filled Food Freedom Society at brittanybraswellrd.com/membership 

• Join our free Facebook group, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women

Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course!

Got a burning 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 Joy-Filled Eater 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 😉.

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*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.

You’re in for a special treat today, because this episode is like having a fly-on-the-wall seat during Brittany's live coaching call with Michelle, a member of The Joy-Filled Food Freedom Society!

You’ll hear Brittany coach Michelle through tough topics like how to use faith as a motivation for recovery without it leading to shame, what to do when the recovery journey takes longer than you or others expected, and how to evaluate the accuracy of the way you see and relate to the Lord.

Get ready for practical tips, real-talk about overcoming perfectionism and shame, and powerful takeaways to help you make peace with food.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

❤️ How to use faith and scripture to motivate food freedom instead of letting it fill you with shame

😊 What potty training has to do with setting your own expectations on the road to food freedom

👋🏻 How to handle when it feels like God has sent you away to be fixed before you can come back to Him

🕰️ Challenging the way you think about your recovery timeline when you feel like you should already be recovered

🎙️ Action steps and accountability to follow through with after the call

Resources mentioned:

Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course THIS WEEK (by 6/21/24) and get 6 weeks of BONUS Q&A office hours PLUS 1 month of free membership to The Joy-Filled Food Freedom Society.

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 😉.

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*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.

Feeling stuck in a cycle of restrictive diets and negative body image?  This episode cracks the code on why so many women struggle to find true food freedom (and it's not what you think!).

Brittany Braswell, RD, dives deep into the #1 sneaky culprit holding you back from a joyful relationship with food and your body.  She also unveils the 3 key factors that keep this culprit in control and offers practical strategies to overcome them for lasting freedom.

Here’s a few things you’ll hear in episode 82:

😲 The surprising reason why willpower isn't the key to food freedom

🕵🏻‍♀️ How to identify the #1 obstacle standing between you and a joyful relationship with food

3️⃣ The 3 crucial factors that can make or break your food freedom journey

✝️ The power of faith in achieving lasting food freedom

🏁 Practical tips for overcoming the fear of failure and fully committing to your goals

Resources mentioned:

>>> Get on the waitlist for The Joy-Filled Eater Course Summer BONUSES

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.

Got a burning 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 Joy-Filled Eater 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.

Our phones can be a major distraction when it comes to listening – both to our bodies AND to those around us.

And if you know (or even think!) that you spend more time than is beneficial on your phone, this episode is going to equip you with tools to help you back off your phone usage to make more room for life-giving activities.

In this episode, I’m joined by licensed professional counselor, Emily Grace Ames, as we explore 4 of the most sneaky ways our phones can sabotage our quality of life, from social media comparisons to connection in marriage, and tons more! We'll also discuss how to become more mindful of your phone use and create space for more joyful and meaningful connections with those around you.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

🔎 How our phones can warp our perception and satisfaction

🔪 BFF or frenemy? How your phone might be secretly causing issues in your relationships

🤳🏻 How our devices can impact our relationship with food (but it's not what you think!)

📊 How to go about evaluating your phone use and what to do with the results

🙅🏻‍♀️ Strategies for creating phone-free zones and reclaiming your attention

Resources mentioned:

Download your FREE Guide to Phone Freedom

Reach out to Emily Grace for counseling at www.greenhouse-counseling.com 

Episode 27 - What Christian Women Need to Know About Social Media and Body Image

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*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.