Ever catch yourself “saving up” calories all day so you can splurge at dinner—only to end the night feeling stuffed, guilty, and frustrated? If that’s you, you’re not alone. So many women get stuck in the restrict-binge cycle, thinking the problem is willpower, when in reality it’s a battle against biology and diet culture lies.

In this episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast, Brittany sits down with special guest Lindsey Nichol—an eating disorder survivor, health communicator, and recovery coach—to talk about why restriction always backfires and what it really takes to find lasting freedom with food.

Together, they unpack the hidden triggers that keep women in the cycle, share faith-centered encouragement, and reveal practical strategies to step into food freedom with confidence.

A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…

🍽️ The sneaky thought patterns that lead to “saving up” calories

🔄 Why the restrict-binge cycle keeps coming back, even with more willpower

🧠 The “bad roommate” living rent free in your head—and how to quiet her voice

🙏 A faith-filled perspective on finding peace with food and body image

✨ Simple shifts that make eating feel normal (without the guilt trip)

Resources mentioned:

>>> SAVE YOUR SEAT for the Food Freedom Blueprint Bootcamp—a 3-day live experience happening October 7th through 9th where you’ll get my exact blueprint for achieving lasting food freedom & better body image

> Connect with Lindsey: https://www.herbestself.co

Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:

> 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.