In this powerful interview, Lindsey sits down with Brittany Braswell, a registered dietitian, food freedom coach, and host of Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast. Brittany shares her unique approach to eating disorder recovery that integrates evidence-based nutrition with Christian faith, creating lasting transformation for women struggling with food guilt and body shame.
In this episode you will discover practical strategies for menu planning without restriction, overcoming fear foods, and why having a strong faith foundation accelerates recovery progress.
This episode is perfect for: Christian women in eating disorder recovery, anyone struggling with meal planning anxiety, and those seeking faith-based approaches to food freedom.
Meet Brittany Braswell:🎓 Registered Dietitian with 12+ years experience 🎤 Public Speaker and Podcast Host of Faith-Filled Food Freedom 💝 Specializes in: Food freedom and body image coaching for Christian women 🏡 Life: Wife and mom of three in small-town Alabama ✨ Mission: Helping women break free from food guilt and body shame through Christ-centered coaching
Key Topics Covered: Brittany's Journey to Food Freedom- How traditional nutrition education created food polarization
- Discovering the connection between restrictive teaching and client struggles
- Working in eating disorder treatment centers and seeing faith's impact
- Why evidence-based recovery + faith = faster, sustained progress
- Why bodies created by God respond better when we trust His design
- How faith provides a solid foundation vs. carrying recovery weight alone
- Breaking free from "A-student recovery" perfectionism
- Using truth to combat eating disorder lies
- Meal Plans: Structured like a cast - helpful for stability during healing
- Menu Planning: Flexible approach focusing on available ingredients
- When to transition from rigid structure to intuitive flexibility
- Brittany's $5 menu board system for decision fatigue
Brittany's Go-To Mexican Bowl:
- Canned black beans (protein)
- Microwaveable rice pouch
- Salsa for seasoning
- Shredded cheese
- Optional: pre-cooked shredded chicken from freezer
- Create a "par stock" list of always-available ingredients
- Plan 3-4 flexible meals per week
- Use visual menu board with clip-on recipe cards
- Build in backup options for exhausting days
- Prep shredded chicken in bulk for quick protein
- Get education about feared nutrients (challenge the lies)
- Use accountability - eat with others when possible
- Categorize fears: least scary → moderately scary → terrifying
- Start with least scary foods first
- Rename trigger words
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