The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast | Food Freedom, Disordered Eating, Body Image, Christian Women

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 episode, we’re diving into 4 proven...

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 practical strategies to help you create ef...

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 holiday dinner begins. You’ll also lea...

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 triggered!

In today’s episode, Brittany...

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 today’s episode, Brittany unpacks 3...

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 surrounded by all the holiday foods and...

Is it possible to enjoy fall foods without guilt or feeling deprived?

In this episode, we tackle the all-too-common struggle of feeling guilty over food choices during the fall season. If you've ever felt anxious about eating seasonal foods, or caught yourself assigning "good" and "bad" labels to certain foods, this episode is for you. We’re diving into what it means to eat in a way that’s both satisfying and nourishing—without the...

Ever wondered if you can be a faithful Christian and not fast, especially if you struggle with food relationships? Or maybe you’ve felt called to do a spiritual fast but are unsure on how to approach it. 

This episode will help you navigate the complexities of fasting, shedding light on its spiritual significance while addressing the challenges that come with it.

In part two, of this two-part series on fasting, we’ll explore the bi...

Fasting is meant to bring us closer to God—but what happens when it feels more like another form of self-deprivation or falls into diet culture traps?

In this episode, Brittany tackles a question so many Christian women struggle with: How do you navigate fasting when you’re working through disordered eating or battling negative body image? This conversation digs deep into the distinction between fasting as a spiritual practice and ...

If you let out a big sigh or you cringe out of frustration when you hear the phrase “time management”, this episode will change the way you think about it forever.

Most women today (myself included), feel overwhelmed, like we’re barely treading water when it comes to getting all the things done that we want to accomplish in a day. Time seems to just slip away from us.

So today, we're diving deep into the world of time management wi...

“How did you find food freedom, Brittany?” This is by far THE most asked question in The Joy-Filled Eater podcast listener community. So today, Brittany’s spilling the tea on some of what her personal food freedom journey has looked like.  And let’s just say it’s a bit… atypical.

From her days before seeing food in a rigid way, to the challenges and struggles she faced, to what made her finally start seeking freedom and the lessons...

Cycle syncing, sex, mental health, politics – These are all topics that are not brought up enough in today's churches. And that's why on the podcast today, I’ve invited my friend Blake to have a real conversation with me about how we deal with some of these taboo subjects when it comes to things like women’s health for Christians.

Blake is a small town Louisiana girl who's made a living out of saying what everyone else is really th...

Feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions you have to make as a Christian woman? Don't worry, you're not alone! In this episode, Brittany Braswell chats with Stephanie May Wilson about the art of decision-making and transitioning well.

Through her new book, Create A Life You Love, and her chart-topping podcast, Girls Night, Stephanie helps women take off the pressure of what their lives are “supposed to” look like by now, fi...

Do you struggle with an all-or-nothing approach to food? Today, I’m challenging the "eat to live" vs. "live to eat" debate to help you uncover the real magic of food.

Food is NOT solely about nutrition (said the Registered Dietitian 😉). That’s why we’re about to explore the five incredible ways food can nourish your life on a deeper level.

Get ready to discover…

🍽️ The thing that kept me coming back to a colle...

Ever wondered why you feel so critical of your body? Or maybe you've noticed recurring patterns in your thoughts and behaviors around food or appearance. 

Episode 96 will help you to uncover the hidden truths that have been shaping your body image, using a powerful tool called a body image timeline.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Rachael Gilbert – a wife, mom, trauma-informed therapist, owner of BBC Health, and host of the R...

Are you tired of the daily lunchbox struggle? Feeling overwhelmed by the endless options and nutritional demands? Don't worry, you're not alone! As a busy mom, packing healthy and appealing lunches for your kids can feel like a daunting task. But it doesn't have to be! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the art of creating nutritious, kid-friendly lunches that are both easy on your time and your sanity.

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Ever felt like certain foods had a magical, irresistible pull? You're not alone! Many women struggle with the constant sense of feeling out of control around certain foods, especially when it comes to those trigger foods. 

In this episode, we'll explore the psychology behind this phenomenon and provide practical strategies to help you break free from the cycle of restriction and binge eating.

Topics discussed in this episod...

Weight loss isn't the answer to your problems.  In this episode, Brittany challenges the belief that shedding pounds is the key to happiness and unveils the truth about what you actually desire.

Chasing perfection in weight loss can lead to disappointment and dissatisfaction. That’s why in this episode, we’re diving deep into the reasons why people pursue weight loss, and what you need to be focusing on instead in order to feel...

Feeling overwhelmed by diet culture and the pressure to chase after unrealistic body image goals?  This episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast flips the script on conventional mental health advice (⚠️Spoiler alert: Sometimes our feelings are full of 💩).

Brittany dives deep into why following your feelings can lead you down a path of destruction and offers practical tools for challenging those pesky emotional lies. Get ready to re...