Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition

Is it really bad to gain weight? That’s the question we're diving into in this eye-opening episode of Faith-Filled Food Freedom. If you’ve ever worried about gaining weight in recovery, you’re not alone — but what if weight gain isn’t the villain you’ve been taught to fear? For many Christian women stuck in a cycle of restrictive eating or chronic dieting, the fear of gaining weight can feel o...

Feeling like you need to “feel ready” before you can actually start your food freedom journey? That mindset might be what’s keeping you stuck. This episode tackles one of the biggest lies Christian women believe when it comes to healing their relationship with food and body image—that motivation is the key to finally making progress. But waiting to feel motivated often means waiting forever. If yo...

Is your relationship with food something you don’t want your kids to inherit? If Mother’s Day stirs up complicated feelings about your own upbringing—especially around food, body image, or diet culture—you’re not alone. Maybe your mom meant well , but you still remember the weight comments, the chronic dieting, or the unspoken “rules” at the dinner table. And now you’re a mom yourself, wondering…...

Are you white-knuckling your way through food freedom, hoping your hustle will finally “work”? If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things — eating the fear foods, journaling the thoughts, memorizing the Scriptures — but still feel like you’re falling short in your healing journey, you’re not alone. There’s a reason you feel like you’re striving but not arriving, and this episode un...

Can’t stop thinking about food all day long—like, literally from the moment you wake up to the second your head hits the pillow? If your brain feels like a 24/7 food radio station that won’t turn off, you’re not alone. So many women find themselves obsessively thinking about what they should eat, shouldn’t eat, or how to “get it right” with food. But here’s the truth: this mental tug-of-war with f...

Is your “discipline” actually keeping you stuck in shame, fear, and food rules you can't seem to shake? It’s easy to believe we’re just being “committed” or “healthy” when we say no to dessert or drag ourselves to the gym sick — especially when culture (and maybe even our church community) praises those choices. But what if those habits that look like discipline on the outside… are actually di...

Ever wish you could talk to your husband about your body image struggles without it getting super awkward… or ending in tears? So many women feel stuck in silence, wondering how (or if) they should open up to their spouse about what they’re really going through. The fear of being misunderstood—or worse, dismissed—can keep you from having the honest connection you crave in your marriage. But here’s...

Does your body image make you want to turn the lights off and your husband away? 👀 If you've ever found yourself dodging intimacy or avoiding connection with your husband because of how you feel about your body, you're not alone—and you're definitely not broken. The truth? Struggles with body image can sneak into your marriage and create a wedge between you and the deep, vulnerable co...

Do you ever feel like if you don’t control every single thing about your body—your food, your weight, your workout routine—then everything will fall apart? What if that pressure to “keep it all together” is exactly what’s holding you back from healing your relationship with your body? This episode is for the woman who’s exhausted from trying to micromanage her appearance and just wants to feel fre...

We all know that social media can mess with our mental health—hello, comparison trap, body image spirals, and constant overwhelm—but what if it’s doing even more than that? What if it’s quietly chipping away at our joy, our purpose, and even our relationship with God? In today’s episode, Brittany sits down with Allie Marie Smith—author, speaker, and founder of Wonderfully Made—for a soul-stirring...

Have you ever found yourself avoiding mirrors, dreading photos, or feeling a pang of embarrassment when you catch a glimpse of your reflection? If so, you’re not alone. Struggling with body image is something so many women face, and it can feel like an uphill battle. But here’s the good news—you don’t have to stay stuck in that shame spiral. In today’s episode of Faith-Filled Food Freedom, we’re d...

What if the way you see your body isn’t the way it actually looks? You might think you’re seeing yourself clearly, but your brain could be distorting the image—without you even realizing it. Many women go through life assuming their reflection is an accurate representation of reality, when in fact, their body image is shaped by thoughts, emotions, and past experiences more than they know. In today...

What if you could appreciate your body as it is while still making space for change? If you’ve ever felt caught between wanting to accept your body and also wanting to change it, you’re not alone. Culture often ties worth to appearance, but God never does. Your body is already good because He made it—full stop. But what if you still want to improve your health, strength, or energy? How do you purs...

Ever looked at a picture of yourself and thought, Wait... do I really look like that?! You're not alone! So many women experience a moment of shock (or even dread) when they see themselves in photos, leading to spirals of self-criticism and body insecurity. But why does this happen? And more importantly, how can you break free from letting pictures dictate how you feel about your body? In toda...

Have you ever wished you could take the emotion out of food decisions and just know what works for your body? If you’ve ever felt guilty about what you eat or struggled with labeling foods as “good” or “bad,” this episode is for you. Brittany is diving into a surprising lesson from the hit TV show Bones and how it can transform the way you think about food. Yes, really! Instead of listening to the...

Ever wonder if your food rules, meal prep rituals, or anxiety around eating go beyond just “being careful”? If you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of obsessive food thoughts, hyper-detailed eating routines, or overwhelming guilt when things don’t go “just right,” you’re not alone.  But what if this isn’t just about food? What if OCD is playing a bigger role than you realized? In today’s episode, B...

Ever feel like meal planning is just another way to box yourself into rigid food rules? You’re not alone!  So many women avoid menu planning and meal prep because they think it means eating the same boring meals over and over again or losing the freedom to eat what they actually want . But what if meal planning could actually give you more flexibility, save you time, and help you nourish your body...

Ever wish you could just sit down with someone who gets it and have them map out exactly what to do next on your food freedom journey? Well, friend, consider this episode your personal coffee chat where Brittany walks you through the exact steps she’d tell you to take if you were starting from scratch. So many Christian women struggling with body image and disordered eating feel stuck, not knowing...

If you've ever felt stuck in a cycle of restricting, bingeing, and feeling ashamed about your body, you're not alone. Many women find themselves exhausted from diet after diet, wondering if they'll ever feel at peace with food and their bodies. In today’s episode, Brittany sits down with Vicki, a stay-at-home mom of two, who shares her powerful story of breaking free from disordered ea...

Ever felt paralyzed by the fear that investing in your food freedom or body image work might be a waste of time and money? You're not alone. The fear of "failing" at recovery can keep you stuck in an exhausting cycle of trying harder on your own—and getting nowhere. In today’s episode, Brittany flips the script on this fear and helps you see what staying stuck is really costing you....

Ever feel like you know what to do to find food freedom, but you just can’t seem to do it consistently? Like no matter how much you try, you're still feeling stuck in the same food and body struggles? You’re not alone—and it’s NOT because you’re lacking willpower or discipline. The truth is, breaking free from food guilt and body shame requires more than just good intentions. In this episode,...

Ever felt like you're stuck in the middle of suffering, wondering if God sees you? Maybe you're wrestling with chronic illness, struggling with food freedom, or just questioning why things feel so hard. If you've ever thought, "God, where are You in all of this?"—this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, Brittany sits down with Ivory Grainger, life coach and host of the Rise Up & Radia...

In today’s episode, Brittany Braswell digs into a topic that so many women struggle with: the fear of weight gain and how it holds us back from finding true food freedom. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by the thought of gaining weight, or if you've found yourself caught in a constant battle of food guilt, this episode is for you! Brittany breaks down why this fear often isn’t about weight at al...

Ever found yourself wondering, Is full recovery really possible for me? Or maybe the deeper, heavier question—Do I even deserve it? If those doubts have ever crept in, you’re not alone. Recovery isn’t reserved for a select few. It’s not something you have to “qualify” for. But believing that? That’s the real challenge. In today’s episode, Brittany walks you through four game-changing strategies to...

Ever wondered how your body's nervous system connects to your eating habits and overall well-being? What if understanding this hidden connection could help you escape the mental and emotional spiral when food or body image triggers strike. In today's episode, host Brittany Braswell chats with Adriane from Raising Kids with Purpose to explore the surprising connection between the nervous sy...