151. Why “Trying Harder” ISN’T the Answer to Food Freedom, And What IS

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

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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.