Reshape and Recover

When we truly put our trust in God, it changes how we face our deepest struggles — including food cravings, control issues, and shame.

If you're trying to live in recovery but feel stuck on something you’re not quite ready to let go of, this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, Tony and I talk about:

✅ What it really means to be “entirely ready” in Step Six

✅ Why willingness is essential — and what to do when you’r...

Have you ever felt stuck in the same old patterns — no matter how hard you try to change your relationship with food, break free from shame, or overcome emotional struggles? In this episode of the Reshape and Recover Podcast, Julie and Tony explore what it truly means to become a new creation in Christ and step into real transformation.

This isn’t just about improving your eating habits or trying harder — it’s about finding last...

Why the 12 Steps Matter in Overcoming Overeating

Have you ever wondered why the 12 steps are so important in the journey to overcome overeating? Why not just pray more, try a new habit, or follow a diet plan?

In this episode, Julie and Tony break down why the 12 steps matter — not just as a program, but as a Christ-centered path to healing, freedom, and lasting change. Together they explore how:

• Step 1 helps us recognize the rea...

Full Immersion: How to Build Daily Habits for Food Recovery

Let’s be honest — food addiction isn’t just about food. It’s emotional, physical, spiritual, and deeply habitual. And when we try to break free with half-effort, we stay stuck in the same cycle. In this episode, Julie and Tony talk about why true recovery requires full immersion — and how to make that sustainable through small, daily actions.

They introduce the Daily Success...

Travel doesn’t have to derail your recovery. In this episode of Reshape and Recover, Julie and Tony share how to protect your health, habits, and spiritual growth while away from home. Whether it’s vacation, a family visit, or a work trip, you’ll learn how to handle triggers like social pressure, missed meals, and food temptations — without compromising your commitment. Discover biblical encouragement, practical strategies, and a p...

In this powerful episode of Reshape and Recover, Julie and Tony explore Step Five of the 12-step journey. Admitting our shortcomings can be difficult, but confession, honesty, and Christ-centered support can break the cycle of secrecy and emotional eating.

Many of us carry regrets and shame in secret, especially around food. But healing doesn’t happen in hiding. This step invites us to break free from secrecy and self-condemnation b...

Why do so many people regain weight after dieting? It’s not about willpower — it’s about perseverance.

In this powerful episode of Reshape and Recover, Julie and Tony dive into the life-changing difference between short-term dieting and lifelong freedom. They explore:

✅ Why quick-fix mindsets set us up to fail

✅ How faith fuels the strength to persevere through hard days

✅ The importance of community and ongoing support

✅ How spiritual ...

Do you find yourself reaching for food when you're tired, sad, or just bored?

You're not alone—and you're not broken.

In this episode, we talk about comfort eating: why we do it, how to recognize it, and how to replace it with healthier, Christ-centered habits.

You'll hear:

• Why food has become our go-to comfort

• Simple, practical alternatives that actually work

• The power of community, prayer, and Scripture

• How God o...

Ever feel like you're doing everything right—but the scale just won’t move? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Reshape and Recover podcast, we dive into one of the most frustrating parts of the weight loss journey: the dreaded plateau.

But what if a stuck scale isn’t a sign of failure — but an invitation to grow deeper in your recovery?

We’re sharing five powerful truths that help us stay grounded when progress feel...

In this episode of the Reshape and Recover Podcast, Julie and Tony dive into one of the most transformational (and often intimidating) parts of recovery — Step Four: “Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.”

Many fear this step because it means facing the truth — our patterns, our pain, and the ways we’ve been hurt or have hurt others. But Step Four isn’t about shame. It’s about freedom through honesty an...

In this powerful episode, Julie and Tony break down the five essential ingredients for long-term success in recovery from overeating — all rooted in experience, faith, and practical wisdom.

With 17 years of sustained weight loss and abstinence, Julie shares what’s truly made the difference in her journey. This episode will encourage you to create a plan, prioritize your health, and stay consistent — not through willpower alone, ...

Do you ever find yourself reaching for food even when you just ate? Or craving something specific—like sweets or salty snacks—when you’re not really hungry, or you think you might be hungry? Many people struggle to tell the difference between true physical hunger and cravings driven by emotions, habits, or even addictive patterns.

In this episode, Tony and I break down the key differences between real hunger and cravings, why your b...

Faith Over Feelings in Food Recovery

Have you ever started your day determined to stay on track, only to let emotions derail you by lunchtime? You're not alone. In this episode of Reshape and Recover, Tony and I talk about why our emotions can’t be trusted when it comes to food choices—and how faith, not feelings, leads to lasting freedom.

Through biblical wisdom and practical tools, we explore how to pause, reflect, and ...

Have you ever felt trapped in the cycle of overeating, wanting to change but feeling like you just don’t have the strength? Fear, anxiety, and self-doubt can hold us back, but God calls us to be strong and courageous—because He is with us.

In this episode, we explore how fear influences our eating habits and how faith can help us break free. We discuss the power of scripture, like Joshua 1:9 and Philippians 4:13, to replace self-dou...

In this episode, we talk about Step Three—turning our will and our lives over to our good and gracious God. Have you ever tried to control everything, believing that sheer willpower could fix your struggles with food, emotions, and circumstances? I know I have. But true freedom comes when we surrender—not to just anyone, but to a loving and trustworthy God.

We explore what it means to truly submit to God in all areas of life, includ...

In this episode, we discuss how food addiction is not just about willpower—it’s a spiritual battle. The enemy uses lies, temptation, and shame to keep us trapped in unhealthy cycles, but God has given us the tools to break free. We explore how recognizing these tactics, standing on biblical truth, and leaning on God’s strength can help us overcome food cravings and the guilt that follows.

We also discuss how food addiction can b...

Breaking Free from the Start-Over Cycle

In this episode, we dive into breaking the cycle of quitting and restarting your weight loss journey. If you’ve ever said, “I’ll start again on Monday,” only to find yourself stuck in the same patterns of overeating and guilt, this episode is for you.

We explore the perfectionist mindset that keeps us trapped, the all-or-nothing thinking, and the desire to indulge without consequences. We r...

Have you ever felt like giving up in your battle with food? You’re not alone. But the good news is that God isn’t asking for perfection—He’s asking for perseverance. In this episode, we explore what it means to rest in Him, trust His plan, and take small steps forward without shame or guilt.

We’ll talk about breaking free from the cycle of overeating by focusing on progress, not perfection. Instead of falling into shame when we slip...

Have you ever felt hopeless in your struggle with food? I know I did. For years, I believed that if I just had more willpower, I could break free from the cycle of overeating, shame, and defeat. But no matter how hard I tried, I kept falling back into the same patterns.

Step Two of the recovery journey changed everything for me. This step isn’t about surrendering—that comes later. It’s about realizing that we don’t have to fig...