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

Ever feel like your recovery journey is a confusing road trip without a map? Should you go it alone, or is it time to call in reinforcements? In today’s episode, Brittany breaks down how to know when it’s okay to DIY your food freedom journey and when it’s time to seek extra support. You’ll hear practical insights on what it looks like to have a manageable path versus hitting those red-flag roadbl...

Have food rules left you feeling exhausted and trapped? Discover how God invites you to a life of freedom and restoration. Many Christian women feel burdened by guilt and shame when it comes to food choices and body image. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether food rules define your worth or needing a "reset button" for your relationship with food, this episode offers biblicall...

Feeling weighed down by guilt over food or stuck in a never-ending cycle of control? What if the book of Leviticus holds surprising lessons for finding peace, joy, and connection at the table? In today’s episode, Brittany Braswell dives deep into five powerful food freedom lessons hidden within the offerings in Leviticus. From burnt offerings to guilt offerings, she explores how these ancient prac...

Anxiety is like the awful backseat driver that nobody wants tagging along. That’s why it’s so important that Christian women learn how to manage their anxiety when it comes up.  Otherwise, you end up feeling like everything’s falling apart all the time. In today’s episode of Faith-Filled Food Freedom, you’re getting a backstage pass to hear from one of the guest experts inside our signature food f...

Is stress sneaking into your life like a slow leak, leaving you reaching for food to cope? Stress can feel overwhelming, like carrying a backpack filled with rocks—each new challenge adding more weight until it’s nearly unbearable. If you’ve found yourself turning to food to relieve stress or struggling to know how to manage it without overeating, you’re not alone. But what if there’s a better way...

Are you stuck in the endless loop of saying “I’ll try”, then wondering why your relationship with food and body image isn’t consistently improving? For many Christian women, the journey toward food freedom feels like a constant uphill battle. “Trying” to be more mindful, to break food rules, or to challenge fear foods often leaves us feeling discouraged and stuck. But what if the secret to real pr...

Ever wonder if fasting is the only food-related practice in Scripture? Or if there's more to how we, as Christians, are called to approach food and our relationship with it? This episode peels back the layers on a topic that diet culture has twisted and overlooked: biblical feasting. In today’s episode, Brittany Braswell sits down with Anna Marie Long, RD, CEDS-C, to dive into how the Bible be...

Have you ever caught yourself praying about weight loss, wondering if it’s okay to want to shed a few pounds as a Christian woman? It’s a question so many women wrestle with—torn between the desire to honor their health and the fear that this goal might lead them further from peace, joy, and food freedom in Christ. In today’s episode, Brittany peels back the layers of this tricky topic. Is weight...

Do you dread working out but feel obligated to keep going just to maintain your body weight or shape? Exercise should be something that adds joy and energy to your life, not something you resent. Too often, we fall into the trap of exercising out of guilt or as punishment for what we ate, which makes it hard to enjoy. This episode dives into a refreshing approach to movement that can help you brea...

Burnout doesn't just hit your work life—it can creep into your fitness routine, too. If you’ve ever felt like you’re either doing “all the things” or absolutely nothing when it comes to exercise, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, personal trainer and founder of The Stronger Collective , Shaela Daugherty, joins Brittany as they dive deep into what it means to create a movement routin...

Ever feel like eating healthy is a never-ending tightrope walk, leaving you teetering between guilt and deprivation? What if you could ditch the balancing act and actually enjoy the foods you love without the pressure? In this episode, Brittany unpacks why your healthy eating habits might feel impossible to sustain and how to create a balanced, joy-filled approach that works long-term. Forget the...

Why does the "New Year, New You" mindset always feel so appealing—and why does it never actually work? Every January, we're bombarded with promises of transformation, diets that guarantee results, and the idea that this year will finally be the year we “get it right.” But how many times have you bought into that hope, only to feel more frustrated and stuck than before? Spoiler: It’s...

Ever wonder how to combine food freedom with a Christ-centered approach? Well, get ready for some exciting changes that’ll help you walk in freedom while deepening your faith! In today’s episode, Brittany reveals some big updates for The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast (ahem… name change alert!) and shares what you can expect in 2025. From more episodes, exclusive content, and behind-the-scenes fun to ex...

For many women, the tension between body acceptance and the desire for change feels impossible to reconcile. Can you honor God’s creation while also working toward change? Or does wanting to change mean you aren’t truly content in your body? This episode dives into these questions with a fresh perspective grounded in faith and food freedom. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Live Original’s counsel...

Negative body image can leave you feeling stuck in a cycle of shame, self-criticism, and frustration. But what if Scripture could offer you a new perspective? God’s Word provides truth that can replace lies, offering peace and freedom even when your body image feels like a constant battle. In today’s episode, we’re diving into three specific Bible verses every woman needs to cling to when struggli...

Negative body image can leave you feeling stuck in a cycle of shame, self-criticism, and frustration. But what if Scripture could offer you a new perspective? God’s Word provides truth that can replace lies, offering peace and freedom even when your body image feels like a constant battle. In today’s episode, we’re diving into three specific Bible verses every Christian woman needs to cling to whe...

Have you ever found yourself halfway through a meal you love only to feel a pang of regret because you feel overly stuffed, having eaten past the point of satisfaction? Or maybe you’ve wrestled with guilt for enjoying something “too much”, wondering if you’ve “blown it.” This episode tackles those struggles head-on. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the secret to enjoying the foods you love wi...

What if transforming your health and happiness in 2025 could be as simple as trying a few game-changing tools and resources? In this episode, Brittany Braswell shares the ultimate roundup of her favorite tools and resources to help you step into the new year feeling confident, organized, and empowered. Whether you’re looking to manage your time better, improve your relationship with your body, or...

Dating while battling disordered eating or poor body image can feel like you're dragging a secret suitcase filled with fear, shame, and self-doubt into every interaction. So, how do you navigate singleness in a way that helps you break free from these struggles and sets you up for a healthier, more joy-filled marriage? In today’s episode of Faith-Filled Food Freedom, Brittany Braswell and spec...

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a spiral of guilt and anxiety the day after a holiday meal, wondering how to “fix” what you ate? What if I told you there’s a way to break free from this exhausting cycle? Welcome to Day 5 of our 5-part Thanksgiving Week series as we talk through so many women’s spiraling thought process post-holiday meal – “What do I do now to make up for how I ate?” In this...

What if you could walk into this holiday season knowing with 97% confidence that you won’t fall into the traps of bingeing, restricting, or over-exercising? Welcome to Day 4 of our 5-part Thanksgiving Week series. Today’s episode is all about what to do on those days when you’re just not feeling it – when you’re not even sure you actually want to recover. In this episode, I’m sharing three practic...

What do you do when a family member won’t stop commenting on your plate, your body, or their latest diet? 😬 Welcome to Day 3 of our 5-part Thanksgiving Week series, where we’re tackling how to handle food and body comments at the holiday table with grace and confidence. In today’s episode, Brittany shares two practical strategies to help you set boundaries around food and body talk before the hol...

Ever feel like holiday stress and food triggers have you spinning in circles? 😵‍💫 What if you had a simple, step-by-step process to stop those spirals before they lead to unwanted behaviors? Welcome to Day 2 of our 5-part Thanksgiving Week series, where we’re walking you step-by-step through a super tactical strategy to help you avoid engaging in disordered behaviors, even after you’ve been trig...

Are you treating Thanksgiving like a high-stakes final exam, worried that every food choice will make or break your progress? What if the holiday meal could be about joy and celebration instead of stress and control? Welcome to Day 1 of our 5-part Thanksgiving Week series, where we’re tackling one of the biggest hurdles so many women face at holiday gatherings—worrying and obsessing over food. In...

Do you ever have the thought, “I just want to learn how to eat NORMALLY”? Navigating holiday meals without falling into the restrict-binge cycle can be tough – especially when every event seems centered around food. For many of us, the idea of eating “normally” feels impossible, leading to frustration and guilt. In this episode, we’re diving into what it means to eat normally—even when you're...