Explore every episode of the podcast Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition
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| 245. You Don't Need More Accountability to Find Food Freedom. You Need THIS. | 27 oct. 2026 | 00:19:59 | |
Most women who stall out on food freedom don't have an accountability problem, and the real problem is a lot more fixable than you think. You've been told what to do for years. Eat more consistently. Challenge your fear foods. You could recite the list in your sleep, and somewhere along the way you decided the missing piece is someone standing over your shoulder to make sure it happens. There's a decent chance you've been blaming your willpower for a problem that was never about willpower. In today's episode, Brittany takes on the story so many women tell themselves after a course they never finished or a recovery plan that fizzled: "I just need someone to hold me accountable." She gets honest about what's actually getting in the way, what to look for in any program before you commit to it, and the line between needing a self-paced course and needing a higher level of care. If you've ever wondered whether something like The Joy-Filled Eater Course could really work for a life as full as yours, this one is for you. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🧭 Why "I know what to do" and "I just can't make it happen" are two different problems 💻 The picture-perfect study setup that's quietly keeping you stuck 📱 What "self-paced" really means (and what it definitely doesn't) 📆 What to do with all those Mondays that didn't go the way you planned 🤝 The honest line between needing a course and needing a higher level of care Resources mentioned: Join The Joy-Filled Eater Course, our signature Christ-centered, evidence-based, program with bite-sized lessons and real-life implementation strategies. It's helped dozens upon dozens of women achieve lasting food freedom and better body image. You don't have to arrive ready. You just have to begin: brittanybraswellrd.com/course Enroll by October 30 at 11:59 PM CST to get access to the live group kickoff call and a full year of access to our student-favorite BONUS Vault!
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| 244. How to Start Healing Your Relationship With Food When You're Scared and Don't Feel Ready | 20 oct. 2026 | 00:27:41 | |
Waiting until you feel ready to work on your relationship with food might be the very thing keeping you from ever feeling ready. You've said it to yourself. Maybe out loud, maybe to your therapist, maybe at 9 p.m. with the pantry door open: "I know I need to deal with this. I'm just not ready yet." So the plan becomes after the holidays, after life calms down, after the fear quiets. But the fear has been quiet exactly never, and every "after" hands the food rules, the body checking, and the guilt another season of your life. Here's the uncomfortable part: the readiness you're waiting for may only show up once you start. In today's episode, Brittany Braswell, RD, gives you a little friend-to-friend tough love about the "I'll start in January" plan. She unpacks what "ready" is supposed to feel like, why the fear you're waiting out is the very thing this work is designed to change, and how one client's timeline turned out nothing like she predicted. Then she gets honest about who The Joy-Filled Eater Course is built for, who needs a higher level of care first, and why the course was designed for women who don't feel ready. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🚦 Why "I'll start when I feel ready" is quietly running your timeline 🧩 The one word most women mix up with "ready" (and what it's costing you) 💬 What one client expected at month nine versus what happened at month three and a half 🙏🏻 The question that shrinks a terrifying goal into a step you can take this week 🚪 An honest look at who a self-paced course fits and who needs more support first Resources mentioned: Join The Joy-Filled Eater Course, our signature Christ-centered, evidence-based, program with bite-sized lessons and real-life implementation strategies. It's helped dozens upon dozens of women achieve lasting food freedom and better body image. You don't have to arrive ready. You just have to begin: brittanybraswellrd.com/course Enroll by October 30 at 11:59 PM CST to get access to the live group kickoff call and a full year of access to our student-favorite BONUS Vault!
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| 243. How Do I Build Healthy Habits Without Turning Them Into Food Rules? with Coryn Brown & Crysanne Clay | 13 oct. 2026 | 00:43:35 | |
Wanting to be healthy and being consumed by it can look identical from the outside, and the difference is almost always found in the reason underneath. You keep telling yourself you just want to be healthy, yet every healthy choice still comes with a side of fear, guilt, or a number you keep checking. Sometimes the goal really is health. Other times, health is just the most respectable-sounding cover story for something you haven't been ready to name. That difference is worth knowing before another Monday restart. In today's episode, Brittany sits down with Coryn Brown and Crysanne Clay, a mother-daughter duo who host the Her Healthy Body podcast and coach women toward a Christ-centered approach to health. Both have walked through their own disordered eating and body image recovery, so they know exactly how "I just want to be healthy" can quietly become something else. Together they unpack what a wellness-focused relationship with your body can look like when it isn't disordered, and how to tell whether a new habit is real care or a food rule in disguise. ⚠️Fair warning: This is NOT a prescriptive episode. If food and movement still feel fragile for you right now, you have full permission to save this one for later. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🔍 Why the word "healthy" can mean two very different things, and which one has been running your life 🖥 The gut check about your browser history that shows where your health goals really live 🥗 How to tell a sustainable habit from a food rule in a nicer outfit 💪🏻 What discipline looks like when it isn't rigid, and where a little of it belongs 🕊 The question to ask yourself when you reach for the salad (or skip the dessert), and why it matters more than the food Resources mentioned: > Head to brittanybraswellrd.com/course-waitlist to get on the waitlist for The Joy-Filled Eater Course, opening to waitlisters on Oct. 18th! This is our signature course that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women to achieve lasting food freedom and better body image. > Check out Episode 3 of Faith-Filled Food Freedom on Dealing with Diet Culture in the Church > Hang out with Coryn & Crysanne on the Her Healthy Body podcast > 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. 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. | |||
| 242. Easy Meal Planning: What We're Actually Eating This Fall (No Pinterest Required) | 06 oct. 2026 | 00:17:25 | |
A dinner plan built around your real week, not an impressive one, is what takes the stress out of the evening. If dinner falls apart every night around 5:30, how long are you planning to keep blaming yourself before you change the plan? In today's episode, Brittany pulls back the curtain on what dinner actually looks like at her house, dietitian title and all. It's a short, no-frills walkthrough of how she plans ahead so 5 p.m. isn't a crisis, and the simple rhythm that keeps a full family calendar from running the kitchen. No perfect plates required. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… ⏱ The tool Brittany uses to plan a month's worth of dinners in 60 seconds or less 🧠 What's really behind the nights when dinner feels scattered by evening 📅 A planning process that saves you from hours lost to a menu that doesn't work and a sink full of dirty dishes 🥣 A weekly rhythm built around busy nights, church nights, and one night off 💬 Why "simple" may do more for your mealtimes than a perfect plate ever will Resources mentioned: > Plan a month of dinners in <60 seconds with The Stronger Collective AI Menu Planner Tool *Your purchase of this tool helps to support Faith-Filled Food Freedom so we can keep serving you here every week! > Subscribe to Brittany's personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for 2x/month 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 and some fun BONUS resources to help you along the way! > Get on the waitlist to be among the first to be notified when we re-open the doors to The Joy-Filled Eater Course. This is our signature program that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women to achieve 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. | |||
| 241. You Don't Have to Love Your Body to Stop Fighting It | 29 sept. 2026 | 00:25:16 | |
By the end of this episode, you'll know how to stop letting a bad body image day decide how you eat, what you wear, and whether you show up. What are you refusing to do for your body until you finally like the way it looks? Grab your coffee, friend, because this is the tough love conversation you might need. If you've been waiting to feel better about your body before you start treating it better, Brittany is about to get real with you about what that wait is costing you, and it's not going to be a list of affirmations. You'll leave with a challenge you can put into practice the same day. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… ❤️ Why the pressure to "just love your body" can leave you feeling like you're failing at one more thing 🚦 Why bad body image days keep calling the shots, and how to stop handing them the wheel 💡 What the things you care for every day without adoring them can teach you about caring for your body 🛑 Why Brittany will never tell you to aim for body love, and what she'll ask you to aim for instead 1️⃣ What this looks like on an ordinary Tuesday, plus a challenge to try the minute the episode ends Resources mentioned: > Get your copy of The Body Image Cheat Sheet (on me!) to help you let go of body checking for good. > Subscribe to Brittany's personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for 2x/month 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 and some fun BONUS resources to help you along the way! > Get on the waitlist to be among the first to be notified when we re-open the doors to The Joy-Filled Eater Course. This is our signature program that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women to achieve 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. | |||
| 240. What If My Fear of Weight Gain Never Completely Goes Away? | 22 sept. 2026 | 00:21:55 | |
Fear of weight gain may take a really long time to dissipate, but it doesn't have to be the one steering your choices. Is it possible for that fear to stick around even after years of doing "all the right things" in recovery, and if so, what are you actually supposed to do with it? In today's episode (which is also airing on Brittany's birthday!), she's tackling one of the questions she hears most from women doing this work: what happens if the fear just doesn't fully go away? Using a picture you've probably lived through yourself, anyone backseat driving your car, she walks through what it actually looks like to keep moving forward with fear still talking in the background. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🚗 Why "I'll never feel scared again" can’t be the primary goal, and what to aim for instead 📸 A client's story about photos, her freshman year of college, and what slowly started to change 🛑 The difference between feeling uncomfortable and actually being in danger, and why your body keeps mixing the two up 🧭 A simple question to ask yourself instead of "am I still afraid," to actually track your progress 📖 What Psalm 56:3-4 has to say about fear and trust, and why courage was never about fear disappearing first Resources mentioned: > Subscribe to Brittany's personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for 2x/month 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 and some fun BONUS resources to help you along the way! > Get on the waitlist to be among the first to be notified when we re-open the doors to The Joy-Filled Eater Course. This is our signature program that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women to achieve 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. | |||
| 239. How to Turn Down Food Noise Without Turning Off Your Hunger Cues | 15 sept. 2026 | 00:35:57 | |
Food noise doesn't come from one volume knob. It comes from three separate channels: body, brain, and self-policing. And you can't turn any of them down until you know which ones are too loud, or not loud enough. What if the way you've been trying to quiet your food noise (like with willpower, distraction, or telling yourself to just stop), is the exact reason it keeps coming back louder? In today's episode, Brittany continues the food noise conversation she started in episode 238, breaking down why most "quiet your food noise" advice fails: It treats every food thought like it's coming from the same source. She walks through the three distinct channels food noise can come from, how to tell which one is running too hot for you specifically, and where to start turning the mix back to something livable. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🎚️ Why silencing food thoughts tends to make them louder, and how to adjust their volume using a “soundboard” 🧠 The 3 different "channels" food noise can come from, and why they all need different fixes 🍽️ How to tell which channel is too loud for you, with specific signs for each one 🎛️ Simple starting points for turning each channel back to a healthy volume 🙋🏻♀️ The self-judgment habit that's actually its own separate channel, not just "extra" food noise Resources mentioned: > Episode 238: Why You Still Think About Food All Day, Even When You’re Trying Not To > Subscribe to Brittany's personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for 2x/month 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 and some fun BONUS resources to help you along the way! > Get on the waitlist to be among the first to be notified when we re-open the doors to The Joy-Filled Eater Course. This is our signature program that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women to achieve 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
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| 238. Why You Still Think About Food All Day, Even When You're Trying Not To | 08 sept. 2026 | 00:25:27 | |
Trying not to think about food is usually exactly what keeps you stuck thinking about it, and this episode breaks down why suppression backfires and what a food thought is actually trying to tell you once you stop trying to silence it. What if the harder you work to stop thinking about food, the more you're teaching your brain that food is something worth watching for? In today's episode, Brittany breaks down why the common food freedom goal of "just think about food less" usually backfires, using an experiment you've probably tried without realizing it. She's walking through what's actually happening in your brain and body every time a food thought loops, and why the shame spiral that follows might be doing more damage than the thought itself. This is part one of a two part series on food noise, so if you've ever felt like you're failing at recovery because you're still thinking about food, this one's for you. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🐘 The famous "don't think about the pink elephant" experiment, and what it reveals about your food thoughts 🚨 What your smoke alarm can teach you about reframing what a food thought is actually trying to tell you 🌀 How one small food thought turns into a twelve tab browser window in your brain 👮🏻♀️ The sneaky way that trying to prove you're "over" food obsession can become its own obsession ❓ A simple question to ask yourself the next time a food thought shows up Resources mentioned: > Subscribe to Brittany's personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for 2x/month 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 and some fun BONUS resources to help you along the way! > Get on the waitlist to be among the first to be notified when we re-open the doors to The Joy-Filled Eater Course. This is our signature program that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women to achieve 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 med | |||
| 237. AI Can't Sit With You: Where AI Helps and What You Still Need for Food Freedom | 01 sept. 2026 | 00:22:09 | |
AI can be a helpful tool in your food freedom journey, but there are some things it simply can’t do for you. AI is everywhere right now, and maybe you’ve wondered whether the right prompt could help you navigate food decisions, body image anxiety, or the mental load that comes with trying to heal your relationship with food. There are some really practical ways it CAN help. But when information starts to feel like a substitute for support, connection, or accountability, there’s an important distinction worth making. In today’s episode, we’re having a nuanced conversation about where AI fits into your food freedom journey and where it simply can’t. We’ll explore the difference between having access to information and actually experiencing transformation, why human connection matters so deeply when you’re doing hard things, and a powerful picture from Scripture that shows what support can look like when your own strength feels pretty tapped out. This isn’t an anti-AI conversation. It’s an invitation to make sure you’re asking the right tool to do the right job. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🤖 The surprising ways AI can make parts of your food freedom journey easier ☕ Why having plenty of information can still leave you feeling unsupported 👀 What another person can notice about you that no prompt ever will 📖 The story from Exodus that beautifully illustrates why you weren’t meant to carry everything alone 💛 The important difference between accountability that feels like pressure and support that helps hold you steady Resources mentioned: > Plan a month of dinners in <60 seconds with The Stronger Collective AI Menu Planner Tool > Submit your request for a topic you want to hear on an episode of Faith-Filled Food Freedom. > Subscribe to Brittany's personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for 2x/month 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 and some fun BONUS resources to help you along the way! > Get on the waitlist to be among the first to be notified when we re-open the doors to The Joy-Filled Eater Course. This is our signature program that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women to achieve 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
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| 236. Why Do I Feel Guilty After Eating? Understanding Food Guilt Through Faith and Truth | 25 août 2026 | 00:21:39 | |
Why do you feel guilty after eating—even when you haven’t actually done anything wrong? Food guilt can show up fast. One minute you’re enjoying a meal, and the next you’re replaying what you ate, questioning your choices, or wondering whether you need to “make up for it” somehow. And when faith gets tangled up with food rules, that guilt can start to feel even more convincing. You may even wonder whether that heavy feeling is God trying to tell you something. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking what food guilt really is and why feeling guilty doesn’t automatically mean you’ve done something wrong. We’ll look at the difference between guilt that has a healthy purpose and the kind of conditioned guilt that keeps you stuck in shame, fear, and food obsession. And we’ll explore what Scripture can help you understand about condemnation, conviction, and the thoughts that tend to take over after eating. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🍝 Why food guilt can hit after an otherwise satisfying eating experience 🧠 Where some of your strongest food-related beliefs may have come from without you realizing it 📖 What Romans 8:1 can help you understand about condemnation and your relationship with food 😬 The subtle connection between food guilt, fear, and the behaviors you wish you could stop repeating 💬 What might change when you stop treating guilt as automatic proof that you’ve done something wrong Resources mentioned: > Read more on food guilt on the blog: Why Do I Feel Guilty After Eating? Understanding Food Guilt Through Faith and Truth > Listen to the 2-part Leviticus series for more podcast content on food rules. > 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 on the waitlist to be among the first to be notified when we re-open the doors to The Joy-Filled Eater Course. This is our signature program that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women to achieve 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
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| 235. 3 Lessons in 3 Days: What My Speaking Retreat Can Teach You About Food Freedom & Body Image | 18 août 2026 | 00:20:46 | |
What does a work trip to Boston with a room full of professional speakers have to do with your food freedom journey? More than you'd think. If you've ever felt like asking for help means you've already failed, or like staying comfortable is safer than doing the scary thing, this episode is going to hit close to home. Brittany's using an unexpected story to unpack why so many Christian women stay stuck in food freedom and body image work longer than they need to. In today's episode, she's teasing apart three lessons that have nothing to do with the situation they came from and everything to do with your own healing. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include... 🔥 Why the uncomfortable thing you’ve been avoiding might matter more than you think 👀 What my “word boss” and a room full of fellow speaking weirdos reminded me about receiving feedback 🙋♀️ The belief hiding underneath “I should be able to do this on my own” 😬 What happened when I stumbled onstage—and why it matters for the unrealistic standard you may be holding yourself to ✨ The reminder from Galatians 5:1 that changes the way you look at the freedom you’re pursuing Resources mentioned: > Interested in booking Brittany to speak? Fill out Brittany’s Speaker Request Form HERE, or email hello@brittanybraswellrd.com for more information. > Business owners: Check out my approach to growing your team without adding to payroll at brittanybraswellrd.com/advantage. > 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 on the waitlist to be among the first to be notified when we re-open the doors to The Joy-Filled Eater Course. This is our signature program that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women to achieve 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. | |||
| 234. Navigating Body Grief: Finding Healing and Hope as a Christian Woman | 11 août 2026 | 00:24:24 | |
Can you be grateful for your healing and still grieve the body you used to have? So many Christian women recovering from disordered eating feel like they aren't allowed to miss their old body. Between the guilt of "I should just be grateful" and the confusion of grieving something that was never truly good for you, body grief can feel like one of the most unspoken parts of the healing journey. This episode gives that experience a name and a biblical framework for moving through it. In today's episode, Brittany unpacks the concept of body grief, why it shows up even on the back end of recovery, and how to stop mistaking spiritual bypassing for real faith. Brittany is showing Christian women how to hold gratitude and grief in the same hand without it meaning their faith (or their healing) is somehow broken. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include... 🪞 A client story about grieving an old version of her body 😮💨 The pressure so many Christian women feel to explain away or apologize for their grief 💡 A clear definition of body grief and why it's easy to miss in the back half of recovery 🙅♀️ The difference between biblical lament and spiritual bypassing (and where "just be grateful" falls) 📖 What David and the book of Lamentations teach us about bringing raw emotion to God Resources mentioned: > Head over to my podcast page at www.brittanybraswellrd.com/podcast to learn more about the show and to hop on my VIP Insiders-only email list. > 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 on the waitlist to be among the first to be notified when we re-open the doors to The Joy-Filled Eater Course. This is our signature program that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women to achieve 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
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| 233. "What Is It Time For?" The Question That Will Wreck Your Excuses for Avoiding Food Freedom with Lissa Figgins | 04 août 2026 | 00:38:06 | |
What if the reason you can't seem to prioritize your health isn't a time problem at all, but a decision problem? So many women spend their days convinced they are one slower season away from finally taking care of themselves, their food, their body, their peace. But the slower season never actually comes, and the years just keep adding up while the "when I have time" list gets longer. This episode is here to challenge that whole premise, because the truth is a lot more freeing (and honestly, a little convicting). In today's episode, Brittany sits down with Lissa Figgins, a time stewardship coach and host of the Redeem Her Time podcast, who helps Christian women stop white-knuckling their calendars and start seeing their time the way God actually designed it to be used. Lissa spent years as a self-described time management "geek," planner in hand, trying to cram more into fewer minutes, until her own body forced her to rethink everything she thought she knew about being busy. Now she teaches women how to shift from managing time out of fear to stewarding it with purpose, and this conversation applies directly to the way so many of us treat our health, our healing, and our relationship with food as the thing we will get to later. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include... ⏰ Why "I don't have time" might actually be covering up a much harder truth 🍊 A wildly simple illustration involving oranges and Skittles that will change how you look at your entire week ⚓ A phrase shift that takes the pressure off your calendar and puts the peace back in your day 🚦 A gentle gut check for knowing when a habit needs a new home in your schedule, not a guilt trip 🧺 What it actually looks like to protect fifteen (or even two) minutes for the thing that matters most Resources mentioned: > Snag Lissa’s free Daily Rhythm Reset to help you create a simple, sustainable flow to your day so you can take care of what matters most—your body, your faith, and your responsibilities—without feeling pulled in every direction. > Listen to Lissa’s Redeem Her Time podcast > 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
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| 232. How Do I Accept My Body for What It Is (Without Faking Body Positivity)? // You Asked For It Series, Part 4 | 28 juil. 2026 | 00:36:25 | |
What if chasing happiness in your body is actually the thing keeping you from finding peace in it? If you've ever wondered how to accept your body when you don't love it, or tried body positivity and found it hollow, this episode is going to give you a more honest and more lasting answer than anything diet culture has offered you. In today's episode, Brittany wraps up the You Asked For It series by answering a listener question from Sarah, who asked: "How can I accept my body for what it is, and how can I be happy in my body?" Brittany challenges the goal of body happiness, reframes what body acceptance actually means for Christian women, and shares a practical, faith-based framework for building a healthier body image from the belief level up — not just the feelings level. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🔲 The Body Focus and Intentionality Framework and what better body image actually requires 💬 Why body acceptance doesn't mean loving your body & what it actually means to stop being at war with it 🧠 A quick overview of the four types of body image and why most women are trying to fix how they feel without addressing something deeper 📖 Why positive affirmations have a ceiling, and what to do instead when the negative thoughts get loud 🙏 How faith and identity in Christ are the real foundation for body acceptance and what that looks like on a regular afternoon Resources mentioned: > The Joy-Filled Eater Course closes THIS FRIDAY, July 31st at 11:59pm Central Standard Time. I'm stepping away to work on something new for a few months after that, so this is genuinely it for a while. It's twelve modules, fully self-paced, the same framework that's walked over 150 women through this exact journey — and every single module comes with an implementation tool, because watching a video and actually changing your life are two very different things. You can do the payment plan at $217 a month for three months, or save $54 and do it all at once for $597. Just head to brittanybraswellrd.com/course. > Tiny Talks Series: Brittany's series recorded with her daughter (EP. 224-228) covering food, nutrition, and body image. Listen to the body image episode (#228) for a perspective that will stick with you. > Body Trust Series: Episodes 73-76 on the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast, including additional teaching on the Body Focus and Intentionality Framework > 2 Tim. 3:1-5 > 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. 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. | |||
| 231. How to Quiet the Eating Disorder Voice So You Can Actually Grow Your Faith // You Asked For It Series, Part 3 | 21 juil. 2026 | 00:24:05 | |
When you're deep in recovery, it can feel like the eating disorder is the loudest voice in the room, and like there's no space left to actually hear the Lord. If you've ever wanted to grow in your faith but felt like your own mind kept getting in the way, this one's for you. In today's episode, Brittany answers a listener question from Brenda, who asked: "How do I quiet the ED voices so I can learn and grow my faith more?" You'll hear four practical areas to focus on, why identifying what you believe is the foundation for everything else, and what it actually looks like to invite the Holy Spirit into the everyday moments of your recovery. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🧠 Why you have to know what you believe before you can fight what the eating disorder is telling you 📖 The difference between positive affirmations and declaring truth from scripture over yourself 🔍 How to start distinguishing between your own voice, the eating disorder voice, and the Holy Spirit 🙏 What it actually looks like to invite the Holy Spirit into the everyday moments of your recovery 🔄 Why repetition is so much more powerful than a one-time mindset shift Resources mentioned: > The Joy-Filled Eater Course closes July 31st at 11:59pm Central. I'm stepping away to work on something new for a few months after that, so this is genuinely it for a while. It's twelve modules, fully self-paced, the same framework that's walked over 150 women through this exact journey — and every single module comes with an implementation tool, because watching a video and actually changing your life are two very different things. You can do the payment plan at $217 a month for three months, or save $54 and do it all at once for $597. Just head to brittanybraswellrd.com/course. > 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. 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd
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| 230. Is Fasting Okay If You're Recovering From an Eating Disorder? // You Asked For It Series, Part 2 | 14 juil. 2026 | 00:23:50 | |
Is it okay to fast if you're struggling with or healing from disordered eating, or is fasting just another socially acceptable way to avoid food? If you've ever wondered whether a spiritual practice like fasting is safe for you right now, the answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. In today's episode, Brittany answers a listener's question from Michelle about whether fasting is okay to do while struggling with or recovering from an eating disorder. You'll hear the difference between a food fast and what Brittany calls a "soul fast," four questions to pray through before committing to any kind of fast, and why your why matters more than the fast itself. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🙏 The four questions to ask before deciding whether (or how) to fast 🍞 The difference between a food fast and a soul fast, and why one might serve you better right now 💭 Why "this sounds spiritual" doesn't always mean a fast is actually about the Lord ⏳ Why every fast needs a clear end date before it begins 🤝 Why this isn't a decision to make alone, and who you need in your corner Resources mentioned: > The Joy-Filled Eater Course closes July 31st at 11:59pm Central. I'm stepping away to work on something new for a few months after that, so this is genuinely it for a while. It's twelve modules, fully self-paced, the same framework that's walked over 150 women through this exact journey — and every single module comes with an implementation tool, because watching a video and actually changing your life are two very different things. You can do the payment plan at $217 a month for three months, or save $54 and do it all at once for $597. Just head to brittanybraswellrd.com/course. > EP. 102 & 103: How to Handle Fasting as a Christian Woman When You're Struggling With Disordered Eating or Negative Body Image (Parts 1 & 2) > 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. 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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. | |||
| 229. What to Do When You Don't Actually Want to Recover // You Asked For It Series, Part 1 | 07 juil. 2026 | 00:15:18 | |
What do you do when part of you wants food freedom… but another part of you feels scared to let go of the thing that’s been helping you cope? When recovery feels complicated, it can bring up way more than just questions about food. It can stir up fear, grief, identity, control, and that very real tension of, “Who am I without this?” And friend, if you’ve ever felt embarrassed to admit that part of you doesn’t actually want to recover, you are not broken or hopeless. In today’s episode, Brittany responds to a listener’s honest question about feeling unsure whether she actually wants recovery. You’ll hear a compassionate, faith-filled conversation about why ambivalence can show up in food freedom and what may be hiding underneath the resistance. This one is tender, honest, and especially for you if recovery sounds good in theory… but letting go feels a little more complicated in real life. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 💛 Why “I’m not sure I want to recover” may not mean what you think it means 🫶 The deeper grief that can show up when disordered eating has become part of your identity 😬 Why letting go of food rules, restriction, binge eating, or control can feel strangely scary 📝 A simple but powerful practice to help you name what you’re really leaving behind 🙏 The reminder you may need if food freedom feels possible for everyone else… but not quite for you Resources mentioned: > The Joy-Filled Eater Course closes July 31st at 11:59pm Central. I'm stepping away to work on something new for a few months after that, so this is genuinely it for a while. It's twelve modules, fully self-paced, the same framework that's walked over 150 women through this exact journey — and every single module comes with an implementation tool, because watching a video and actually changing your life are two very different things. You can do the payment plan at $217 a month for three months, or save $54 and do it all at once for $597. Just head to brittanybraswellrd.com/course. > EP. 210 with Theresa Davis, The Grief Mentor > 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. 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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. | |||
| 228. The BEST Body Image Advice You’ll Ever Hear… And It Came From a 6-Year-Old // TINY TALKS SERIES (Part 5) | 30 juin 2026 | 00:14:26 | |
Your body isn’t something to constantly fix, shrink, criticize, or obsess over. For so many people, body image feels heavy. You may not even realize how often you think about your body until you hear a child talk about hers with simplicity, curiosity, and zero spiral-y overthinking. And if you’ve spent years feeling disconnected from or disappointed in your body, it can feel almost strange to imagine seeing it as good. In today’s episode, you’ll hear the final conversation in my 5-part Tiny Talks series with my six-year-old daughter. We’re talking about body image, what kids notice about their bodies, and the very honest things they would change if given the chance. It’s sweet, funny, a little unhinged in the best way, and such a tender reminder that food freedom and body freedom don’t have to be nearly as complicated as diet culture has made them feel. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🌈 The body “upgrade” my six-year-old would choose, and honestly, it’s pretty iconic 🧒 A surprise sibling cameo with a very bold take on what would make bodies even cooler 💛 A tender reminder about why YOUR body is good, even when you don’t always feel that way 🧠 A simple kid-perspective moment on what happens when you stop thinking about your body all the time 🎙️ A sweet wrap-up to the Tiny Talks series, and why you’ll want to go back and listen to all five episodes If you haven’t done it yet, go back and listen to each of the Tiny Talks mini episodes for sweet, simple conversations on food freedom, nutrition, hunger, snacks, and body image from a kid’s perspective. Resources 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 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. > 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd
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| 227. What My 6-Year-Old Gets Right About Snacks That Grown-Ups Overcomplicate // TINY TALKS SERIES (Part 4) | 23 juin 2026 | 00:11:57 | |
Do you ever wonder if snacking between meals is something you shouldn’t be doing? For a lot of people, snacks come with a weird little side of guilt. You may have heard that snacking is unhealthy, that you should only eat at mealtimes, or that needing food between meals means you’re somehow doing something wrong. And when you’re trying to build more trust with your body, it can feel confusing to know when snacks are helpful, when they’re needed, and how to make them feel more satisfying. In today’s episode, you’ll hear part four of the Tiny Talks series with my six-year-old daughter. We’re talking all things snacks—why they matter, what can happen when you wait too long to eat, and how to think about snack foods in a way that feels simple instead of stressful. It’s funny, very unscripted, and a sweet reminder that snacks don’t have to be a problem to fix. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🐠 My six-year-old’s very strong feelings about a certain beloved snack food 😅 What can happen when you show up to dinner a little too ready to eat 💛 A simple way to think about making snacks more satisfying without turning it into a food rule 🍽️ Why snacks can actually help mealtime feel more peaceful 🎙️ A surprise guest appearance with a very specific sea salt caramel opinion Resources mentioned: > 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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. | |||
| 226. My 6-Year-Old Talks Hunger, Fullness, and Why You Get Hangry // TINY TALKS SERIES (Part 3) | 16 juin 2026 | 00:11:49 | |
What if your body has been trying to talk to you… and you just need to learn how to listen? When you’ve spent years following food rules, ignoring hunger, pushing past fullness, or second-guessing every craving, trusting your body can feel really confusing. You may wonder if your hunger is “real,” if you should eat now or wait, or if fullness means you did something wrong. Diet culture has made something God designed with wisdom feel way more complicated than it needs to be. In today’s episode, you’ll hear the third mini conversation in my summer series with my six-year-old daughter. We’re talking about hunger cues, fullness cues, gymnastics snacks, post-activity hunger, and the very real spiritual gift of not becoming hangry in the car. It’s sweet, honest, unscripted, and such a simple reminder that your body is not a problem to control. It’s something you can learn to care for. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🤸♀️ Why gymnastics makes Callie extra hungry afterward 😅 The very honest connection between hunger and whining 🍕 A real-life moment of waiting on pizza when everyone’s ready for dinner 💛 A simple conversation about how hunger and fullness actually feel in your body 🎙️ A reminder that listening to your body can start small, simple, and pressure-free Resources mentioned: > 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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. | |||
| 225. My 6-Year-Old’s Take on Vitamins, Carbs, and What Helps Your Body Feel Good // TINY TALKS SERIES (Part 2) | 09 juin 2026 | 00:09:05 | |
What if learning about nutrition could feel less like a rulebook and more like curiosity? When you’ve spent years feeling stressed about food, even nutrition information can start to feel loaded. Carbs, fats, protein, vitamins—it can all get tangled up with fear, rules, and the pressure to “do it right.” And sometimes, even the helpful stuff starts to feel like one more thing you’re supposed to perfect. In today’s episode, you’ll hear the second mini conversation in my summer series with my six-year-old daughter. We’re keeping it simple, sweet, and completely unscripted as we talk about nutrients from a kid’s perspective. And honestly, there’s something really refreshing about hearing food and nutrition explained without all the shame, stress, or diet-culture baggage. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🥕 A kid-friendly conversation about vitamins and where they show up in food 🥛 A simple peek at macronutrients without turning food into a math problem 🍠 My 6-year-old’s thoughts on carrots, sweet potatoes, peppers, and the very real tragedy of food tasting bad 💛 A gentle reminder that your body needs more than one kind of nutrient to feel good 🎙️ The sweet chaos of an unscripted mom-and-daughter episode Resources mentioned: > 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd
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| 224. Food Freedom Lessons from My 6-Year-Old: 2 Foods You Actually Shouldn’t Eat // TINY TALKS SERIES (Part 1) | 02 juin 2026 | 00:06:55 | |
What would food freedom sound like if you asked a six-year-old? Sometimes food freedom can feel complicated because you’ve spent years sorting foods into “good,” “bad,” “healthy,” “unhealthy,” “allowed,” and “off-limits.” And even when you’re trying to break free from food guilt, those old categories can still sneak into your thoughts. You may know in your head that all foods can fit, but your heart still wonders where wisdom, safety, and nourishment come in. In today’s episode, you’ll hear the very first mini conversation in a five-part summer series with my 6-year-old daughter. These episodes were completely unplanned, totally unscripted, and honestly, one of the sweetest things I’ve ever recorded. We’re talking about food, nutrition, and body image from a kid’s perspective, and today’s tiny topic might surprise you in the best way. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🍓 A six-year-old’s take on whether there are “bad foods” 🥛 The two kinds of foods Callie says you probably shouldn’t eat 😅 A dramatic story about spoiled milk 💛 A simple reminder that food freedom doesn’t have to be so complicated 🎙️ The sweetest little beginning to this summer mini-series Resources mentioned: > 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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. | |||
| 223. When Diet Culture Gets Dressed Up as Discipleship: How to Spot Body Shame vs. Stewardship in the Church | 26 mai 2026 | 00:34:59 | |
What if the thing you’ve been calling “biblical stewardship” is actually body shame wearing church clothes? If you love Jesus and want to honor God with your body, it can feel deeply confusing when food rules, body anxiety, and spiritual guilt all start sounding like the same voice. You may wonder whether caring about your health is wise, or whether you’re just slipping back into control. And when Christian language gets tangled up with diet culture, it can leave you feeling like you haven’t just failed a plan, you’ve failed God. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my spicy dietitian hot take on what happens when diet culture gets dressed up as discipleship. We’re talking about the subtle ways body shame can hide behind words like discipline, self-control, stewardship, and “taking care of your temple.” And if you’ve ever felt torn between wanting food freedom and wanting to be faithful, this conversation will help you start noticing what’s actually driving the way you relate to food and your body. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🔥 Why “Christianized diet culture” can feel so much heavier than regular diet culture 🪞 The sneaky body image beliefs that show up in mirrors, photos, jeans, and everyday moments 🥗 Why the same “healthy” choice can come from two very different places 📖 The faith-based language that can either point you toward freedom, or keep you stuck in shame 🕊️ A gentle but honest question to ask when a program, devotional, or teaching claims to be Christ-centered Resources mentioned: > Listen to episode 11 where Heather Creekmore helps to break down Psalm 139:14. > 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd
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| 222. Hormone Health Without Food Rules: A Christian Conversation on Fertility, Periods, and Nutrition with Bekah Yawn | 19 mai 2026 | 00:44:24 | |
What if your period, hormones, and fertility weren’t problems to control, but invitations to better understand your body and bring your struggles honestly before the Lord? If you’ve ever felt confused by your cycle, frustrated by missing periods, overwhelmed by hormone symptoms, or scared that nourishing your body will change it in ways you’re not ready for, this conversation is for you. It can feel so discouraging when your body seems unpredictable, especially when you’re also trying to honor God, heal your relationship with food, or prepare for a healthy future. And when the advice around hormones and fertility starts sounding like one giant “eat perfectly or else” rulebook, it can quickly stir up more anxiety than peace. In today’s episode, Brittany sits down with Bekah Yawn to talk about hormone health, fertility, periods, nutrition, and the spiritual side of caring for your body. You’ll hear a compassionate, faith-filled conversation about what your cycle may be revealing, why your period matters more than culture often tells you, and how to approach hormone support without diving headfirst into rigidity or food rules. This episode will help you think differently about your body — not as something broken or annoying, but as something God created with purpose, wisdom, and care. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🩸 How your period may be giving you more information than you realize 🙏 The spiritual question that might feel scary to ask God, but could open the door to deeper healing 🥑 A gentler way to think about nutrition for hormone health without creating another list of food rules 🌿 What your body may be communicating when your cycle feels off, missing, painful, or unpredictable 💛 How to begin seeing your body with more compassion, curiosity, and awe for the way God designed it Resources mentioned: > Hear more from Bekah on her podcast, For the Love of Hormones > Connect with Bekah further at www.bekahyawn.com > 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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. | |||
| 221. What Food Freedom Actually Looks Like on a Tuesday Afternoon | 12 mai 2026 | 00:19:22 | |
What does food freedom actually look like in real life… when it’s not a highlight reel? You might think food freedom is something dramatic or obvious—but in your day-to-day life, it still feels like constant mental chatter, second-guessing, and pressure to “get it right.” Even when you’re trying to trust God and do things differently, there’s still this exhausting loop of overthinking food, questioning your body, and wondering if you’re messing it all up. And if you’re honest, part of you wonders… will it always feel this loud? In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what food freedom actually looks like in a normal, random Tuesday afternoon. Not the polished version, the real one. The kind that feels grounded and sustainable. You’ll start to see why the peace you’re craving isn’t found in doing more, but in thinking differently, and how that transformation really begins. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🧠 What “mental quiet” around food actually feels like (and why you may not even realize how loud it’s been) 🧭 The surprising shift that replaces all-or-nothing thinking in your everyday decisions 💭 The subtle way control is keeping you stuck in food anxiety (even when it feels helpful) 🤍 What trusting your body really looks like in real life, not just in theory 🔥 Why practicing this inside the right environment changes EVERYTHING about your progress Resources 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. 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd.
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| 220. You Don’t Have a Body Image Problem. You Have a Belief Problem with Brandice Lardner | 05 mai 2026 | 00:34:46 | |
What if your body image isn’t just about how you look—but what you believe? You might not think your body image is “that bad.” You’re functioning. You’re showing up. But underneath the surface, there’s this constant mental chatter—what to wear, how you look, what others think. And it’s exhausting. Even more, it might be quietly shaping your confidence, your relationships, and even how you show up in your faith. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Brandice Lardner, founder of Grace Filled Plate and author of Fully Nourished. Together, we’re diving into the deeper layers of body image, beyond just confidence or self-esteem, and uncovering why this struggle is often more spiritual than you think. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🧠 How to recognize when body image thoughts are quietly consuming your mental space 🎯 The connection between body image struggles and distraction from your purpose 🪞 Why confidence alone won’t fix how you feel about your body 🚫 The common lie that you need to “fix your body” before God can use you 🌱 A simple, faith-rooted way to begin shifting your thoughts about your body Resources mentioned: > Gran Brandice’s new book, Fully Nourished. > 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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. | |||
| 219. 10 Powerful Body Image Books Every Christian Woman Should Explore | 28 avr. 2026 | 00:18:42 | |
Looking for faith-rooted resources to help you navigate body image and food freedom? You love learning and growing, but when it comes to body image and food freedom, it can feel overwhelming to know where to turn. There are so many voices, opinions, and strategies, and not all of them align with your faith or the freedom you’re actually craving. You don’t just want information… you want truth that feels grounded, trustworthy, and rooted in Christ. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a curated list of powerful, faith-based resources that can support you as you continue this journey. These are tools you can come back to when you want to go deeper, reflect more intentionally, and reconnect with truth. If you’ve been craving something more than just quick encouragement, this episode will open the door to that next layer. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 📖 A collection of my most trusted, faith-centered body image resources 💭 Different types of books that meet you in different seasons of your food freedom & body image journey 🙏 How scripture plays a role in renewing your perspective ✨ Why who you learn from matters more than you think 💡 A simple way to approach deeper growth without overwhelm Resources mentioned: > CLICK HERE to get the full shownotes on the blog > 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
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| 218. Overcoming the Fear of Weight Gain: A Christ-Centered Path to Peace | 21 avr. 2026 | 00:27:48 | |
What if your fear of weight gain isn’t actually about your body at all? You might feel like you’re constantly trying to keep things “in check”… watching your body, your food, your habits—just to make sure nothing changes. And even when things feel stable, there’s still that low-level anxiety sitting in the background. Like if something shifts, everything might unravel. In today’s episode, we’re gently pulling back the curtain on what’s really driving that fear. You’ll start to see why hitting a certain weight or maintaining a certain size never actually brings the peace you thought it would. And more importantly, you’ll begin to explore what it could look like to approach your body—and your thoughts about it—from a completely different place. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 💭 Why your fear of weight gain has nothing to do with the number on the scale 🧠 The deeper meaning you might be attaching to body changes (without realizing it) 📖 How diet culture may have shaped your beliefs more than you think ⚖️ The subtle difference between control and true peace ✨ A simple but powerful question that starts shifting everything Resources 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 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. > 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd
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| 217. Nourish Your Body: A Christ-Centered Approach to True Wellness | 14 avr. 2026 | 00:27:49 | |
Why does eating “healthy” still leave you feeling unsatisfied and stuck? You know what to eat. You’ve read the labels, followed the rules, tried to be “good.” But somehow, food still feels exhausting. You’re left staring into a full fridge, disconnected from what you actually want, and wondering why nothing feels satisfying. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking what it really means to nourish your body—beyond just food rules and nutrition labels. You’ll begin to see why satisfaction, variety, and even your spiritual and emotional health play a bigger role than you may realize. And we’ll gently shift your perspective from restriction to something far more freeing. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🧊 Why a full fridge can still leave you feeling unsatisfied 📏 The deeper reason food rules keep you stuck in the same cycle ➕ A simple mindset shift that changes how you approach your plate ❤️ What “nourishment” really means beyond just physical health 🍪 The surprising connection between satisfaction and overeating Resources 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. And be sure to grab The JFE BONUS Vault for even more food freedom & body image resources from over a dozen other specialists on topics like coping skills, cooking and food prep, strength training, and tons more! > The Stronger Collective App: Workouts & Wellness for Christian Women > Episode 9: The Most Effective Way to Challenge Your Food Fears in Eating Disorder Recovery > 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. > 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
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| 216. How to Stop Obsessing Over Food: A Faith-Based Guide to Food Freedom | 07 avr. 2026 | 00:24:52 | |
Why does food take up so much space in your mind… and why can’t you just “stop thinking about it”? You feel like you’re constantly thinking about food—what to eat, what to avoid, what you’ll eat later. It’s exhausting. And no matter how hard you try to be “more disciplined,” nothing seems to stick. That cycle of overthinking, guilt, and starting over keeps pulling you right back in. But what if your struggle with food obsession isn’t a lack of control… but a signal from something deeper? In today’s episode, we’re unpacking what’s really driving that constant mental chatter about food—and why trying harder isn’t the answer. You’ll start to see how physical, emotional, and spiritual patterns may be keeping you stuck… and what it could look like to begin shifting out of that cycle in a grace-filled, faith-rooted way. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🍽️ What “food noise” actually looks like in your everyday life (and why it feels so loud) 🧠 The hidden belief that keeps you stuck in the cycle of obsessing over food 🚫 How restriction (without you realizing it) might be making everything worse ⚖️ The subtle way food starts to feel powerful (and what that’s doing to your mindset) 🌿 A different approach to food freedom that doesn’t rely on willpower or shame Resources mentioned: > Take The Needs Assessment for free at www.birttanybraswellrd.com/needs > 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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. | |||
| 215. THIS is Why Your Thoughts Won’t Shut Up (and the Biblical Way to Finally Quiet Them) | 31 mars 2026 | 00:35:35 | |
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 noise Resources mentioned: > 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd
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| 214. Afraid Strength Training Will Trigger Body Obsession? Let’s Talk About It with Rachel DeSonier | 24 mars 2026 | 00:39:40 | |
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 pressure Resources 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom!
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| 213. Why You Keep Binge Eating at Night (The Hidden Cause Most Women Miss) | 17 mars 2026 | 00:23:38 | |
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 body Resources 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd
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| 212. Body Image Anxiety and Mental Clutter: How to Organize Your Thoughts with Tracy Hoth | 10 mars 2026 | 00:38:05 | |
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 shame Resources 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd
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| 211. Why You Overeat: The “Saving the Best for Last” Habit That’s Fueling Food Guilt | 03 mars 2026 | 00:16:33 | |
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 meal Resources 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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. | |||
| 210. Coping vs. Healing: The Grief No One Talks About in Food Freedom with Teresa Davis | 24 févr. 2026 | 00:53:26 | |
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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd
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| 209. The One Thing That Helps You Overcome Food and Body Image Triggers Faster Than Any Coping Skill | 17 févr. 2026 | 00:13:50 | |
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 moments Resources 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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. | |||
| 208. When Medication Changes Your Weight: How to Handle Unwanted Weight Gain and Body Image Struggles Without Guilt with Erin Kerry | 10 févr. 2026 | 00:46:46 | |
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 freedom Resources 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd
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| 207. My Word of the Year for 2026—and the Personal Curriculum I Built to Support It | 03 févr. 2026 | 00:22:35 | |
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 year Resources mentioned: > 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd
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| 206. The Hidden Ways Sleep Deprivation Fuels Emotional Eating with Dr. Benjamin Long, MD | 27 janv. 2026 | 00:42:00 | |
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 season Resources 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 @thewholeheartedmd Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & 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. 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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
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| 205. If You Want Food Freedom This Year, Stop Chasing Motivation and Start Doing These 7 Things | 20 janv. 2026 | 00:26:55 | |
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 peace Resources mentioned: > Steal my top 10 body checking reduction strategies with The Body Image Cheat Sheet. > 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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. | |||
| 204. “I’m Not Sick Enough to Need Help”: The Hidden Medical Consequences of Under-Eating with Tanna Vayon, PA-C | 13 janv. 2026 | 01:04:01 | |
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 much Resources 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 Collective Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & 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. 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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. | |||
| 203. The UNCONVENTIONAL New Year, New You Strategy That Will Improve Your Body Image Without the Pressure to Lose Weight | 06 janv. 2026 | 00:22:17 | |
What if improving your body image this year had nothing to do with changing your body? If the start of the new year already feels loaded with pressure (to lose weight, feel confident, or finally “get your body together”), you’re not imagining it. Those expectations sneak in fast, and before you know it, your body becomes a project instead of a place you live. That constant tension alone can keep body anxiety loud, even when nothing is technically “wrong.” In today’s episode, we’re talking about a surprisingly simple, unconventional shift that can immediately reduce body image stress… without dieting, restriction, or another New Year overhaul. This conversation isn’t about forcing confidence. It’s about creating real mental space, lowering daily body focus, and starting the year with more peace than pressure. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 👙 Why something you wear every single day may be quietly fueling body image anxiety 🧠 How constant discomfort keeps your mind stuck on your body (even when you don’t realize it) 🚗 What your friend’s car has to do with your body image 🧺 The UNCONVENTIONAL experiment that can instantly reduce daily body shame and mental noise 🌱 Why choosing comfort is not giving up, but a faith-filled act of stewardship Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & 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. 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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. | |||
| 202. Setting 2026 Goals Already? Why Jesus Would Tell You to Do THIS First | 30 déc. 2025 | 00:30:44 | |
What if the way you’re approaching your 2026 goals is quietly working against the very freedom you’re praying for? As the year wraps up, there’s often an unspoken pressure to get ahead — to think harder, plan better, and finally figure yourself out. That urgency can feel responsible and faithful, but it can also carry a weight that shows up as food stress, body anxiety, and constant mental chatter. In today’s episode, we’re slowing the pace to look at what Jesus consistently did before major decisions — and why rushing straight into plans might be costing you clarity. This conversation isn’t about fixing yourself or adding another spiritual to-do. It’s an invitation to approach the year ahead differently than you ever have before. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🕊️ Why planning can feel faithful while still being rooted in pressure 🔇 The subtle difference between stepping away and checking out 🧠 How internal noise can shape decisions without you realizing it 📖 What Scripture reveals about timing, direction, and discernment 🛠️ A more grounded way to approach 2026 without forcing clarity Resources mentioned: > 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 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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. | |||
| 201. Feeling the Urge to Restrict Today? A Christ-Centered Mindset Shift to Break the Restrict–Binge Cycle | 5 Days to a Peace-Filled Christmas | 26 déc. 2025 | 00:10:50 | |
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. 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 trust Resources 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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
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| 200. 200th Episode Celebration: The #1 Food Freedom Truth Every Christian Woman NEEDS to Hear This Christmas | 5 Days to a Peace-Filled Christmas | 25 déc. 2025 | 00:23:06 | |
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. 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 perfection Resources 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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
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| 199. 3 Simple Ways to Quiet Holiday Food Noise & Cravings This Christmas Season | 5 Days to a Peace-Filled Christmas | 24 déc. 2025 | 00:13:14 | |
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 overwhelm Resources 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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
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| 198. Why Overwhelm Fuels Food Anxiety: A Christian Woman's Guide to Slowing Down Before You Spiral | 5 Days to a Peace-Filled Christmas | 23 déc. 2025 | 00:10:16 | |
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 overloaded Resources 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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
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| 197. Holiday Food Anxiety Creeping In? The 2-Minute Reset Your Body & Mind Need Right Now | 5 Days to a Peace-Filled Christmas | 22 déc. 2025 | 00:10:29 | |
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 you Resources 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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. | |||
| 196. Dreading Food & Body Comments From Family This Christmas? Stop the Spiral BEFORE It Starts | 16 déc. 2025 | 00:22:26 | |
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 moments Resources 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 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. | |||