Dear Food Podcast

When faith and medicine seem to collide, how do you know which path to take? In this eye-opening episode of the Dear Food Podcast, Julia Fikse walks you through seven wise steps to help you make faith-filled, well-researched health decisions. From meditating on scripture to seeking second opinions, consulting holistic doctors, and getting wise counsel from pastors and trusted friends, Julia gives...

Is emotional eating always bad? Or can it sometimes be a joyful, healthy part of your life? Discover why the answer might surprise you—and what it really means to break free from food strongholds. You’re just one step away from seeing food (and freedom) in a whole new way... Welcome back to the Dear Food Podcast! In this powerful episode, Julia Fikse dives deep into the real meaning of food freedo...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Dear Food Podcast with your host, Julia Fikse! 🌟 Join us as we dive into Chapter 10 of Workbook Three, "Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant," exploring how you can know God is pleased with you, even when it's challenging to feel His love and good gifts. In this heartfelt episode, Julia shares a touching story reminiscent of Jesus' victory, t...

🍽️ Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast with your host, Julia Fikse! 🎙️ Join us in today's episode, "It's a Donkey Kong Kind of Day," as we dive into the challenges of maintaining a healthy relationship with food. This episode, aligned with Workbook Three of "Dear Food. I love you. I hate you. Don't leave me." explores the parallels between life's obstacles and the...

🍽️ Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast with Julia Fikse! In this transformative episode, dive into Chapter 8 of Workbook Three, titled "Failure for the Win." Join Julia as she shares a powerful story about turning failures into victories and applies this concept to our relationship with food. 🌟 Julia discusses the messy yet inspiring fail-to-win journey, drawing parallels between life fail...

Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast! 🍽️ Join host Julia Fikse in this insightful episode alongside Workbook Three, "Hungry Isn't My Best Look." Today's focus: Fasting. Dive into Chapter Seven as Julia shares her personal experiences, struggles, and victories in the realm of fasting. 🤔 Why Fasting? Julia gets real about her reluctance towards fasting and explores the myriad ways it...

🍽️ Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast with Julia Fikse! 🎙️ In this episode, we dive into Chapter Six of Workbook Three titled "Give Me Snacks or Give Me Death." Julia reflects on her journey through countless diets and the pitfalls of pay-to-play situations that promise results but often fall short. 🌱 Discover the freedom of crafting your personalized eating plan as Julia shares insights...

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Dear Food Podcast hosted by Julia Fikse! In today's session, Julia dives into the challenges we face as food enthusiasts in navigating unexpected food situations, or as she calls them, "food landmines." Join her as she shares personal anecdotes, practical tips, and powerful strategies to stay on course with your healthy eating goals. 📖 Ep...

🍽️ Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast with Julia Fikse! 🎙️ Join me in today's episode, "The Scale is Not My Higher Power," as we delve into Chapter 4 of Workbook 3 from "Dear Food, I Love You, I Hate You, Don't Leave Me" – the purple workbook. In this insightful discussion, we explore the importance of knowing our starting point on the journey to health and freedom. 🚗 Ju...

🎙️ Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast with Julia Fikse! In this enlightening episode, Julia explores the intricate relationship between food, emotions, and spirituality. Join her as she delves into Chapter Three of Workbook Three, titled "Ya Hungry for More?" from the Purple Workbook of "Dear Food, I Love You, I Hate You, Don't Leave Me." 🍽️ Julia shares valuable insights int...

Join Julia in this insightful episode where she explores the intricate relationship between food, emotions, and spirituality. If you've ever struggled with overeating, weight gain, or food addiction, this podcast is your companion on the journey to shatter food strongholds and achieve lasting health and joy. 📘 Workbook Three: When I Eat Out of the Carton, Calories Don't Count: Delve into...

Welcome to another empowering episode of the Dear Food Podcast with your host, Julia Fikse! 🎙️ Dive into the complex relationship between food, emotions, and spirituality in Workbook Three of "Dear Food. I Love You, I Hate You, Don't Leave Me: The Purple Workbook." In today's episode, Julia delves into Chapter One: "If Food is Good, Does That Make It Bad?" Join the conv...

🎙️ Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast with your host, Julia Fikse! 🍽️ In today's episode, we're diving into Chapter 10 of Workbook 2, titled "How Can I Share My Food Secrets If I Can't Even Share My Fries?" Join us as we explore the power tool of building your team on the journey to food freedom. 🌟 Julia shares a personal journey of attending a 12-step recovery meeting for foo...

Join us in this transformative episode, Chapter Nine of Workbook Two, titled "Hello Body, Can You Hear Me? I'm Here to Help." Today's power tool is Body Leadership, and Julia explores the profound connection between food, emotions, and spirituality. 🍽️ If you've struggled with overeating, weight gain, or food addiction, this podcast is your companion on the journey to shatter...

🍽️ Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast! 🎙️ Join host Julia Fikse in this transformative journey exploring the intricate relationship between food, emotions, and spirituality. In this episode, titled "Mirror Mirror on the Wall. Who's the Chunkiest One of All?" from Workbook Two - The Yellow Workbook, Julia delves into the concept of "Godfidence" as a power tool to break free fr...

🍽️ Welcome to another insightful episode of "The Dear Food Podcast" with your host, Julia Fikse! 🎙️ Join Julia as she delves into the intricate connection between food, emotions, and spirituality. If you battle with overeating, weight gain, or food addiction, this podcast is your go-to guide. In this episode, titled "I Said I'm Fine," Julia explores the powerful tool of gra...

Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast! I'm Julia Fikse, your host, and I'm thrilled to have you join me. Today's focus is on Chapter 6 from Workbook 2, titled "If recreational eating was an Olympic event, I'd be a gold medalist." We delve into the concept of food as a hobby and how it can impact our lives. I share personal experiences and insights, encouraging you to discover...

Welcome to another empowering episode of the Dear Food Podcast hosted by Julia Fikse! In this episode titled "I'm Gonna Need A Minute," Julia discusses the concept of the "Power Pause" and how it can help you take control of your eating decisions. Just like a knee-jerk reaction when the doctor tests your reflexes, sometimes we have a "food-jerk reaction" to life&#...

"Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast with Julia Fikse! In this episode, we dive deep into the process of making lasting changes in your food journey with Jesus by your side. Julia shares insights from the trans-theoretical model of change and the change tornado metaphor. No matter where you are in your journey, there's something for you in this episode. Julia also touches on the importance o...

Welcome to the "Dear Food Podcast" with your host, Julia Fikse! In this episode, we dive into the power of S.M.A.R.T. steps to help you achieve your health and wellness goals. Julia discusses how setting small, specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound goals can make a significant difference in your journey to food freedom. Discover how to break down your big goals into...

Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast with your host, Julia Fikse! In this episode, Julia discusses the importance of setting and achieving your health goals, even if you've faced challenges and setbacks in the past. She shares insights on big goals, mid-sized goals, and the role of small goals in reaching your desired health and wellness. Julia also touches on the common "goal lies" that...

🎉 Dear Food Workbook Two – Chapter 2 🎉 🎙️ Join us on the Dear Food Podcast with your host, Julia Fikse, as we delve into the intricate relationship between food, emotions, and spirituality. In this episode, we explore Power Tool #2: Personal Strengths. Discover how to harness your unique strengths to overcome food challenges and achieve lasting health and joy. 🙏 If you've ever wondered how...

🎉 Dear Food Workbook Two – Chapter 1 (Part 2) 🎉 In today's episode, we're celebrating your victories on your journey to health, joy, and food freedom. Share your triumphs, big or small, by emailing Julia at Julia@OneStepToWellness.com with the subject "I have a victory." Your story could inspire others! 🌎 The Dear Food program is now available in the United States, Canada, and...

🎉 Dear Food Workbook Two – Chapter 1 (Part 1) 🎉 Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast with your host, Julia Fikse! We're thrilled to have you join us for another inspiring episode. In today's episode, we're diving into the heartwarming victories shared by our amazing listeners on their path to health, joy, and food freedom. 🌍 Our Dear Food Community Is Growing 🌍 Did you know that the De...

🎉 Dear Food Workbook One – Introduction 🎉 Welcome to the "Dear Food Podcast" with your host Julia Fikse! In today's episode, we discuss why willpower doesn't work when it comes to our food journey. Discover the power tools you can use for lasting food freedom and find out how faith and prayer play a crucial role. Join us on this journey towards health, joy, and food freedom. Do...