Is your child learning harmful body beliefs at school without you even realizing it?
Back-to-school season comes with more than just new backpacks and sharpened pencils—it also means your child is heading back into a world filled with subtle (and not-so-subtle) messages about food and bodies. And some of those messages? They’re doing way more harm than good.
In this relatable and eye-opening episode, Brittany Braswell, RD is tackling the topic so many moms worry about but don’t always know how to approach: helping your kids develop a healthy body image in a culture obsessed with “clean eating” and “good vs. bad” foods.
She shares one cringe-worthy school worksheet that sparked a passionate convo, plus three practical (and actually doable!) ways to help your child grow up with a more positive view of their body—without needing a Pinterest-perfect pantry or a degree in nutrition.
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🍎 A kindergarten health lesson that’ll make every food freedom mom’s eye twitch
🧠 The sneaky way our kids internalize diet culture—without us saying a word
🗣️ One simple language shift that can change how your child sees their food (and themselves)
🚗 What Brittany’s toddler shouted in traffic that revealed a bigger truth about body talk
🥪 Why packing a peanut butter and jelly sandwich might be the most freeing thing you do all week
Resources mentioned:
The Joy-Filled Eater Live Group Coaching Program (open through August 29!)
Episodes on Body Trust (see August 2024 series in the podcast archive)
Email a screenshot of your 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts to enter the $50 Amazon gift card giveaway to hello@brittanybraswellrd.com, happening August 1st-15th.
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 Brittany a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!
If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.
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*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.
What if self-control wasn’t about restriction—but about rest?
So many Christian women believe that if they could just muster up enough willpower, they’d finally get it right with food. But what if that belief is rooted in a worldly definition of self-control that actually keeps you stuck in a cycle of shame, striving, and spiritual burnout?
In this powerful episode, Brittany breaks down how diet culture has hijacked the concept of self-control and twisted it into something legalistic and rigid. Instead, she unpacks the biblical meaning of self-control and what Galatians 5 really teaches us about living in freedom, not fear. If you’ve ever asked God for more discipline when what you really needed was deeper connection, this one’s for you.
You’ll discover a truth-filled perspective shift that could radically change the way you approach food, your body, and your relationship with Jesus. She walks listeners through the difference between restriction and stewardship, white-knuckling and abiding, and reminds us all that we were never meant to manufacture the fruit of the Spirit on our own.
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…
🍑 The one word in Galatians 5:22 you’ve probably read a hundred times—but never realized what it actually means for your food freedom journey
🧠 How diet culture’s version of self-control secretly fuels disordered eating
💬 What one client believed about willpower that you might be secretly believing too
✝️ Why abiding in Christ—not behavior management—is the key to lasting transformation
👟 A practical challenge to start breaking food rules without spiraling into fear
Resources mentioned:
🎧 Episode 76 – What Ballroom Dancing and Vineyards Will Teach You About Body Trust
📝 Join our FREE Facebook community of over 550 women, Food Freedom and Body Image Support for Christian Women → community.brittanybraswellrd.com
💻 Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE! at brittanybraswellrd.com/course
📱 Get on the waitlist for The Stronger Collective app
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
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!
If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.
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*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.
Ever feel like one unexpected curveball—like a new doctor’s food rules or a surprise trigger—sends you spiraling straight off track with food or body image?
In this episode, Brittany tackles the all-too-familiar frustration of hitting a setback just when you thought you were making progress. Whether it’s a triggering comment, a life change, or just a moment of “Ugh, here we go again,” she breaks down why these bumps in the road aren’t failures… but opportunities in disguise.
You’ll learn a fresh way to look at your setbacks—like secret ingredients in your food freedom recipe, and hear a powerful story from a client who thought she had lost all her progress. Plus get a sneak peek into how diet culture sneaks in through well-meaning advice.
If you’ve ever felt like giving up or wondered if your progress “counts” after a step back, this episode will shift your mindset in all the best ways.
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…
🍳 A recipe analogy that will totally change the way you see setbacks
🚪 What a home security system can teach you about your point of vulnerability
📊 The secret to gathering data from your struggles (without judgment)
🧠 Why action—even messy action—brings more clarity than overthinking ever will
🎯 The “barrier breakdown” strategy Brittany uses with her private clients to preemptively prepare for setbacks
Resources mentioned:
> Apply for 1:1 coaching with Brittany at www.brittanybraswellrd.com/coaching
> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE!
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 the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!
If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.
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*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.
Ever feel like your hunger is the enemy—and if you actually listened to it, you'd spiral into total chaos? 😬 You're so not alone. This episode calls out the sneaky lies the enemy uses to keep Christian women stuck in shame around their hunger—and shows you how to replace them with the truth of God's Word.
If you've been stuck in cycles of bingeing, restricting, or just straight-up second-guessing every food decision, this episode is for you. You’ll learn how to stop believing that your body is broken and start understanding that God created hunger with a purpose (yep—even yours). Whether you've struggled with dieting for years or you just don’t know how to “eat normally” anymore, Brittany shares biblical truth and relatable encouragement that will help you trust your body again.
In today’s episode, Brittany will unpack three major lies the enemy wants you to believe about hunger and walk you through what God actually says instead. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re too far gone, if you’re the only one who can’t get this right, or if giving into hunger means giving up control, this episode will be a breath of fresh air for your food freedom journey.
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…
🥴 A grocery delivery story that perfectly illustrates why your internal hunger GPS might feel broken
📖 The biblical truth that proves you're never too far gone for healing
🙋♀️ A romantic comedy movie reference that'll hit way too close to home if you think you're the “exception”
🍦What BlueBell ice cream might reveal about your mindset when it comes to bingeing or overeating
🙏 How Proverbs 3 can guide your next step—even when you're still struggling to trust your body
Resources mentioned:
> Apply for 1:1 coaching with Brittany at www.brittanybraswellrd.com/coaching
> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE!
> 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 the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!
If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.
Connect with Brittany on Instagram @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.
Meal prep taking for-e-ver? You’re not alone.
But if just thinking about summer snacks and meals makes you want to pull your hair out (or hide in the pantry with the cookies), this episode is your survival guide.
Summer brings the chaos — camps, road trips, spontaneous playdates, and snack-hungry kids on repeat. If figuring out food feels overwhelming, or like it’s stealing the joy right out of your summer, this episode will help you simplify without resorting to boring, restrictive routines or spending hours in the kitchen.
In today’s episode, Brittany shares her favorite realistic hacks for meal and snack planning — ones that actually fit your real-life schedule.
You’ll learn how to stay nourished on the go, reduce decision fatigue, and even get your family on board (read: fewer complaints at dinnertime 🙌).
Say goodbye to the summer food scramble and hello to practical ideas that save your sanity.
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…
🌮 One trick to make taco night travel-friendly (yep, even in the car)
📅 The calendar hack that can make meal planning finally stick
🛣️ Why trying to eat on the go without a plan is like road-tripping with no map
🍓 The top 10 summer snack staples Brittany swears by
🎒 What’s always in her family’s “Sunday survival snack bag”
Resources mentioned:
> Apply for 1:1 coaching with Brittany at www.brittanybraswellrd.com/coaching
> 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
> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE!
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.
> Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.
Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!
If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.
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*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.
Stressing over how to navigate that 4th of July BBQ plate without spiraling into guilt or restriction? You’re definitely not alone.
Holiday food events can feel like a minefield of diet talk, guilt, and endless calculations. If you’ve ever wished you could just eat normally — no overthinking, no shame, no “earning” your burger or dessert — this episode is for you. Brittany breaks down what normal eating really looks like (it’s probably not what you think!) and shares mindset shifts to help you eat with confidence, especially during those food-filled holidays and celebrations.
In today’s episode, you’ll get a peek behind the scenes of what it means to eat flexibly, why labeling foods “bad” just fuels their power over you, and how to handle diet talk like a pro without losing your peace. Brittany also shares practical strategies to check in with your body and let satisfaction lead your eating — because food freedom is way better than food rules.
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🍔 What “normal eating” really means
🎆 How to handle diet talk fireworks without losing your calm
🍪 How redefining “fun foods” might just be the secret to losing their power over you
👀 How to tune into your body’s signals before, during, and after eating
🎉 The surprising role of satisfaction in eating — and why ignoring it might be holding you back from true food freedom
Resources mentioned:
> Episode 49. How to Battle Guilt Before, During, and After Meals
> Start your own food freedom journey by getting started with The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE!
> Steal my food freedom blueprint when you 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
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.
> Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.
Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!
If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.
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*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.
Ever feel like you need a vacation from your vacation because of how stressful eating away from home feels?
If you've ever found yourself secretly Googling "how many calories are in a resort buffet plate" while poolside or mentally logging every bite of your beachside tacos, this episode is your breath of fresh, freedom-filled air. For the woman who loves Jesus but struggles to trust her body on vacation (or anywhere outside her regular routine), this episode will flip the script on what healthy really looks like while you're traveling.
In today’s episode, Brittany peels back the pressure to track, restrict, or “make up for” vacation eating. She shares what it really means to enjoy your food (yes, even that gelato), stay connected to your body, and leave the guilt at the gate. Think: less food fear, more food freedom, and a lot more joy on your next trip. You’ll walk away with practical, Christ-centered insight to help you say yes to spontaneity—and no to food rules that don't serve you.
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…
🍦 The surprising mindset shift that can change the way you eat on vacation
📸 The reason why tracking your food might be ruining your memories
🌴 A faith-based take on why food freedom isn’t selfish—even on a girls’ trip
🧳 The #1 reason your body isn’t the enemy on vacation (and never was)
💬 What to say to yourself when guilt tries to tag along in your suitcase
Resources mentioned:
> Start your own food freedom journey by getting started with The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE!
> Steal my food freedom blueprint when you 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.
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.
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!
If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.
Connect with Brittany on Instagram
*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.
Can you truly pursue food freedom if you're secretly (or not-so-secretly) still hoping the number on the scale will go down? 🤔
For so many Christian women, the desire for food freedom collides hard with the lingering hope for weight loss. Maybe you’ve ditched the diets (or at least say you have), but deep down, there’s still that little voice whispering, “But what if I could still lose just a few pounds?” It can feel confusing, even discouraging, when you’re trying to trust your body and honor God—but weight loss hopes keep tagging along for the ride.
In today’s episode, Brittany dives head-first into this tension between chasing food freedom and wishing for weight loss. She unpacks why this struggle is so common, where it shows up most, and what to do when your heart is pulled in two different directions.
Whether you’re on Day 1 of your food freedom journey or years into it, this episode will help you sort through your motivations, re-center your goals, and find peace in your pursuit of health without obsession.
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…
🍩 Why your lingering weight loss desire isn’t something to shame 🧠 The sneaky thought patterns that sabotage your food freedom goals 📖 What the Bible actually says (and doesn’t say) about your body changing 😬 How to handle conversations around body changes—especially from well-meaning people 🙏 A powerful prayer strategy to shift your focus from body control to body trust
Resources mentioned:
> Start your own food freedom journey by getting started with The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE!
> Steal my food freedom blueprint when you 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.
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.
> Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.
Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!
If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.
Connect with Brittany on Instagram
*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.
Did your dad’s words (or total silence) about your body leave a lasting impact? It’s time to unpack it.
So many women carry invisible baggage when it comes to body image — and surprise, surprise — it often traces all the way back to dad. Whether your father constantly commented on your weight, praised thinness, or never said anything at all, those early messages stick… and they might be the sneaky root behind your current body struggles.
In this episode, Brittany is pulling back the curtain on how your relationship with your dad may have shaped your view of your body — and what to do if you’re still holding onto shame, perfectionism, or a belief that you’re not good enough unless you look a certain way.
This isn’t about blaming your dad. It’s about naming the wound so you can finally heal it — with honesty, with grace, and with Jesus leading the way.
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…
👀 The subtle (but powerful) belief you might’ve picked up from your dad without realizing it
Why even well-meaning fathers can contribute to body image issues
😬 The difference between a father wound and “daddy issues” — and why it matters
🧠 How your brain internalized early comments (or silence) about your body
🙌 Practical truth to start healing, even if your relationship with your dad is complicated
Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:
> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE!
> 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 the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!
If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.
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*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.
If you’ve ever found yourself panicking about swimsuit season and typing “how to lose belly fat fast” into Google… this episode is your gentle but honest wake-up call. 👙
Summer should be a season of freedom—not frustration. But for so many women, warmer weather brings a wardrobe crisis and the lie that you need to “fix” your body before stepping outside in anything sleeveless. If you’ve ever skipped the beach or dreaded a BBQ because of body image struggles, this one’s for you.
In today’s episode, Brittany is sharing 3 practical (and totally diet-free) summer style hacks to help you show up confidently in your current body. You’ll learn how to make simple swaps in your wardrobe that support your physical and mental comfort, so you can stop hiding and start enjoying the season the way God intended: in freedom.
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…
☀️ The unexpected way your clothes might be fueling your body insecurity
🧺 A minimalist summer wardrobe strategy that’ll save you time and stress
💄 How a tiny style tweak (like earrings!) can shift your whole mood
📖 The biblical truth that trumps diet culture’s seasonal lies
🎯 Why chasing a smaller body won’t solve your summer confidence struggles
Resources mentioned:
🎧 The Joy-Filled Eater Private Podcast – Grab this free 6-part audio series to ditch food guilt and body shame: brittanybraswellrd.com/secret
🌟 The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE – Get Christ-centered coaching and community support inside Brittany’s group program: Learn more here
Let this be the summer you show up, not shrink back. You don’t need a new body—you need a new lens.
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.
> Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.
Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!
If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.
Connect with Brittany on Instagram
*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.
Have you ever heard your child say something negative about their body… and instantly knew they learned it from you? 😩
If your stomach dropped reading that, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not a bad mom. But if we don’t change the way we talk about our bodies, our kids will inherit that same negative narrative. And that cycle? It stops with you.
This episode dives into the subtle, everyday ways your body image struggles might be shaping your children’s relationship with food and their bodies—without you even realizing it. Brittany shares a powerful story (yep, the kind that hits you in the gut and makes you laugh), plus a practical strategy you can start using today to rewrite the script for your family.
In today’s episode, Brittany is breaking down the ripple effect of your self-talk—and how even the seemingly innocent stuff like “Ugh, I feel bloated” or “Gotta work off that dessert!” might be doing more damage than you think. But don’t panic—this isn’t about shame, it’s about awareness. Because when you change your language, you change your legacy. 🙌
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…
👧 A cringey-but-true story about a toddler parroting her mom’s road rage
📣 The one comment Brittany heard from a 6-year-old that she’ll never forget
🪞 How to reflect on the voices that shaped your body image story
🛑 Why “harmless” body bashing isn't harmless at all
🕊️ A simple shift you can make today to start speaking life over your body
Resources mentioned:
> 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.
> Dove Legacy: A girl’s beauty confidence starts with you
> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE!
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
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!
If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.
Connect with Brittany on Instagram
*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.
What if prioritizing your healing wasn’t selfish... but one of the most selfless things you could do?
If you’re a woman who feels constantly tugged at from all directions—by your kids, your spouse, your work, your endless to-do list—and you’ve been putting your food freedom journey on the backburner because everyone else seems to need you more, this episode is the gentle wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.
Let’s be real: trying to “do it all” while still feeling guilt for needing space is exhausting. But your recovery doesn’t have to get lost in the chaos of life. In this episode, Brittany busts the lie that taking care of your health, rest, and spiritual growth is indulgent—and instead shows you how it can actually bless those around you.
In today’s episode, Brittany shares a candid story about wrestling with guilt while taking a break from her family—and the freedom she found on the other side. She dives into the truth about what self-care really means (hint: it’s not what culture says), and she unpacks how Christian women can walk out recovery with intentionality, even in the midst of a full life. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on fumes and still coming in last place on your own priority list, this one’s for you.
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…
🛫 A faith-filled reframe of the “oxygen mask” metaphor that’ll hit way deeper than travel advice
😬 The one lie about self-care most Christian women believe—and why it’s keeping you stuck
💡 Why putting yourself on your to-do list isn’t optional (even if it feels impossible)
💖 A biblical story that proves prioritizing your needs isn’t just OK—it’s praiseworthy
👣 How to create a legacy of self-compassion and food peace for your family—starting now
Resources mentioned:
> Grab your own set of my FAVORITE reusable snack containers to make snacktime quicker & easier for you (and your kids!) this summer.
> Download these FREE Summer Schedule Printables from Raising Kids WIth Purpose
Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:
> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE!
> 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 the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!
If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.
Connect with Brittany on Instagram
*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.
What if staying consistent with your food freedom habits this summer didn’t mean doing more, but instead meant working with what you’re already doing?
When summer chaos hits—kids home 24/7, vacations, BBQs, alllll the snacks—it’s way too easy to toss your nourishing routines out the window and say, “I’ll start again in August.” But spoiler: that mindset only keeps you stuck in the cycle.
This episode is your pep talk and practical guide for breaking that cycle without burnout, shame, or trying to overhaul your life in one day.
In today’s episode, Brittany is joined by Jess Przulj, host of The Habit Stacking Mom Podcast, to talk all things habits, routines, and how to keep your momentum going when life gets loud.
Whether you're struggling to keep your food freedom work going or feel like you're drowning in default patterns that aren’t serving you anymore—this convo is packed with relatable stories and super doable habit hacks to help you keep showing up without relying on willpower. Think of it like a brain-friendly, grace-filled reset button just in time for summer.
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…
🍳 The #1 thing that’s probably sabotaging your consistency (hint: it’s not lack of discipline)
🧠 The surprising role your emotions play in your daily habits
🔄 How to create a routine that feels flexible and freeing (not rigid or exhausting)
📋 What habit stacking actually looks like for real-life busy moms
⏰ Why trying to change everything at once is a fast track to burnout—and what to do instead
Resources mentioned:
> Learn more from Jess on her podcast, Habit Stacking Mom
> Snag this FREE Habit Stack Starter from Jess to help you start stacking on beneficial habits this summer!
> Follow along with Jess on Instagram @habitstackingmom.jess
> Join me inside The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE for the education, support, and accountability you need as you work to get rid of old, disordered habits and work to create new, recovery-focused ones.
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 the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!
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*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.
Summer is here, and with it comes busy schedules, kids at home, and the temptation to put your food freedom journey on hold. But what if this summer could actually be a season of growth and freedom — not a setback?
In this episode of Faith-Filled Food Freedom, Brittany unpacks how you can stay on track with food freedom, even when life gets busy. If you’ve ever felt like summer means losing progress, skipping meals, or feeling stuck in a cycle of guilt, this episode is for you.
You’ll learn practical strategies for maintaining healthy habits without feeling rigid or overwhelmed, so you can keep moving forward, even if it’s just one baby step at a time.
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…
🚦 Why "Don’t pause, just pivot" is the key to staying consistent with food freedom
🛟 How to choose 1-2 anchor habits that keep you grounded, even with a chaotic schedule
☀️ The power of building in joy-filled flexibility (without guilt!)
🌿 Why food freedom isn’t about perfection — it’s about making space for grace
🏖️ How to stay present and enjoy summer moments without obsessing over food
Resources mentioned:
💻 Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE!
🎤 Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here with your suggestions for what you want to hear on the show.
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.
If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.
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*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.
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 overwhelming. But what if that fear is holding you back from true healing?
In this episode, Brittany unpacks the truth about weight gain, why it’s not the enemy, and how it can actually be a sign of your body healing.
She walks you through the mindset shifts and practical insights you need to start seeing your body through a lens of grace and healing, instead of fear. This isn’t just about gaining weight — it’s about gaining freedom.
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…😳 Why your body might actually need to gain weight in recovery
🪧 How to recognize the signs that you’re undernourished (even if you think you’re eating enough)
😲 The surprising truth about weight gain and your spiritual worth
❌ The biggest misconception about body fat and health
😨 Practical ways to overcome the fear of gaining weight
Resources mentioned:
> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE!
🎧 Episode 132. Terrified of Weight Gain? How to Move Towards Food Freedom In Spite of Your Fear
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 the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!
If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.
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*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.
Feeling 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 your progress keeps stalling out every time life gets busy (which is... always), this conversation will be the nudge you didn’t know you needed.
In today’s episode, Brittany Braswell, MS, RDN, peels back the curtain on what it really takes to move forward in food freedom and body image healing—without depending on perfect conditions or a rush of motivation to get going. With relatable mom-life confessions and real-talk analogies, she breaks down why motivation is overrated and what you actually need instead. This is one of those pep talks you’ll want to bookmark and replay whenever you feel stuck.
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…
🪥 Why brushing your teeth might be the food freedom inspiration you didn’t know you needed
🌊 How to build a boat (not ride the wave) when motivation crashes
🛠️ The 3-part plan you actually need to stay consistent—no matter how chaotic life feel
🧍♀️ What external accountability has to do with staying emotionally regulated
🧭 The road trip metaphor that will change the way you plan for your recovery journey
Resources mentioned:
> Stop relying on motivation and start making ACTUAL progress to improve your body image and break free from a stressful, anxiety-ridden relationship with food by joining me inside The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE.
> 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.
> Hear Vicki’s personal story of food freedom here in episode 136.
> 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
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!
If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.
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*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.
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… How do I make sure this ends with me?
In today’s episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom Podcast, Brittany dives deep into the generational struggles so many Christian women face around food and body image—and shares how to break the cycle before it reaches your children. If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t want this legacy for my kids,” this episode is your action plan for rewriting your family’s story with faith, freedom, and intentionality.
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…
🍴 The powerful story of a mom who saw her toddler copying her disordered habits
🪞 Why you might still hear your mom’s voice in your head when you look in the mirror
🏚️ What your family’s food legacy has in common with inheriting a house you didn’t decorate
🦟 What wasp nests and food triggers have in common
🕊️ How God redeems broken generational patterns—AND how to practically partner with Him in it
Resources mentioned:
Apply for The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE and unlock a super secret Mother’s Day discount (now through Saturday, May 10th)
🎉 This is application-only, and the discounted price is hidden until you apply (but trust us—it’s GOOD).
➡️ Apply right now at www.brittanybraswellrd.com/secretsale
Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:
> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE!
> 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 the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!
If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.
Connect with Brittany on Instagram
*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.
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 unpacks why your effort isn’t the answer…and what is.
In today’s episode, Brittany shares a deeply personal story of trying to earn healing through checklists and perfectionism — and how the Lord met her in the exhaustion with a command, not a suggestion: “Cease striving and know that I am God.”
She takes us behind the scenes of Psalm 46, drawing from powerful biblical insight and highlighting the context of this verse that’s often missed. Get ready for a truth-packed, freedom-giving conversation that will shift your mindset from self-reliant striving to Christ-centered surrender.
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…
🧠 The difference between effort with God and effort instead of God
📖 The surprising wartime backdrop behind Psalm 46 that’ll change your perspective on its real meaning
🛑 Why "cease striving" is a command, not a feel-good affirmation
🎢 A real-life picture of what flailing in panic looks like (and how to shift to quiet confidence) 👟 The treadmill analogy that will have you rethinking your hustle for healing
Resources mentioned:
> 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.
> Psalm 46:8–11
Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:
> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE!
> 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
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!
If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.
Connect with Brittany on Instagram
*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.
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 food isn’t your fault—and it can be unlearned.
In today’s episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast, Brittany is pulling back the curtain on why your thoughts keep circling back to food (even when you’re not hungry), and how your relationship with food may be more tangled up in your mindset, habits, and spiritual walk than you realize.
If you’ve ever wondered why your brain just won’t let it go when it comes to food choices, “being good,” or feeling in control, this one’s a must-listen.
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…
🍩 A sneak peek into what’s really fueling your food thoughts (hint: it’s not just hunger)
🧠 How a fear of losing control around food keeps your brain in overdrive
🙃 The mental checklist you’re constantly running that you didn’t even know you had
🙌 The spiritual angle that diet culture doesn’t want you to see
📖 What Scripture says about renewing your mind—and how that actually applies to food freedom
Resources mentioned:
> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE!
> 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
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.
> Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.
Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!
If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.
Connect with Brittany on Instagram
*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.
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 disordered behaviors on the inside?
In today’s episode, Brittany unpacks the sneaky ways disordered eating, body fixation, and obsessive health habits can masquerade as discipline — especially for high-achieving, Jesus-loving women who just want to steward their bodies well. If you've ever questioned whether you're honoring God with your habits or just stuck in another cycle of diet culture wrapped in a Bible verse, this one’s for you.
A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…
🍩 The surprising reason saying “no” to dessert might not be as godly as you think
🏃♀️ What one client learned after not missing a single workout for 4 years (even when she was sick)
📖 The powerful scripture that flips the worldly definition of discipline on its head
🥴 How to know when your healthy habits are actually hurting your peace
🌱 A garden analogy that’ll help you rethink your relationship with structure, rest, and surrender
Resources Mentioned:
> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE!
> 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
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.
> Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.
Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!
If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.
Connect with Brittany on Instagram
*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.
