When faith and medicine seem to collide, how do you know which path to take? In this eye-opening episode of the Dear Food Podcast, Julia Fikse walks you through seven wise steps to help you make faith-filled, well-researched health decisions. From meditating on scripture to seeking second opinions, consulting holistic doctors, and getting wise counsel from pastors and trusted friends, Julia gives you a powerful roadmap to move forward with confidence, faith, and wisdom.  Discover how you can honor both God and the good gift of medical care—with peace of mind and a sound judgement. Tune in for practical advice, Biblical encouragement, and a fresh perspective on your health journey.

Is emotional eating always bad? Or can it sometimes be a joyful, healthy part of your life? Discover why the answer might surprise you—and what it really means to break free from food strongholds. You’re just one step away from seeing food (and freedom) in a whole new way...

Welcome back to the Dear Food Podcast! In this powerful episode, Julia Fikse dives deep into the real meaning of food freedom. Is it wrong to eat for emotional reasons? Should food be only fuel? Julia shares relatable, heartfelt stories—including a sweet moment on a date night—that reveal a refreshing, grace-filled approach to food, health, and joy. You'll learn the two essential steps to experiencing true food freedom—and why your relationship with food doesn't have to be ruled by addiction, guilt, or rigid rules. Plus, discover how turning to God first can transform your food journey in ways you never imagined. 🌟 But that's just the beginning... stay tuned to hear how YOU can create your own healthy, God-centered way of eating that lasts a lifetime.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Dear Food Podcast with your host, Julia Fikse! 🌟 Join us as we dive into Chapter 10 of Workbook Three, "Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant," exploring how you can know God is pleased with you, even when it's challenging to feel His love and good gifts.

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🍽️ Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast with your host, Julia Fikse! 🎙️ Join us in today's episode, "It's a Donkey Kong Kind of Day," as we dive into the challenges of maintaining a healthy relationship with food. This episode, aligned with Workbook Three of "Dear Food. I love you. I hate you. Don't leave me." explores the parallels between life's obstacles and the classic video game, Donkey Kong.

🍽️ Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast with Julia Fikse! In this transformative episode, dive into Chapter 8 of Workbook Three, titled "Failure for the Win." Join Julia as she shares a powerful story about turning failures into victories and applies this concept to our relationship with food.

🌟 Julia discusses the messy yet inspiring fail-to-win journey, drawing parallels between life failures and food setbacks. Discover how embracing failures can lead to more wins and a healthier perspective on your food journey.

🍕 Julia opens up about her own struggles with food failure, inviting listeners to reflect on their eating misadventures and break down the steps to failure: failure of the mind, failure of action, and failure of focus.

🧠 Learn practical strategies to combat failure of the mind through prayer, scripture, distraction, and gratitude. Explore the importance of tracking food intake to address compulsive eating behaviors and discover tools to overcome self-sabotaging inner dialogue.

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Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast! 🍽️ Join host Julia Fikse in this insightful episode alongside Workbook Three, "Hungry Isn't My Best Look." Today's focus: Fasting. Dive into Chapter Seven as Julia shares her personal experiences, struggles, and victories in the realm of fasting.

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🍽️ Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast with Julia Fikse! 🎙️ In this episode, we dive into Chapter Six of Workbook Three titled "Give Me Snacks or Give Me Death." Julia reflects on her journey through countless diets and the pitfalls of pay-to-play situations that promise results but often fall short.

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Dear Food Podcast hosted by Julia Fikse! In today's session, Julia dives into the challenges we face as food enthusiasts in navigating unexpected food situations, or as she calls them, "food landmines." Join her as she shares personal anecdotes, practical tips, and powerful strategies to stay on course with your healthy eating goals.

📖 Episode Highlights:
- 🍰 The Turbulent Middle Ground: Julia explores the constant struggle between our well-prepared healthy food plans and the irresistible allure of scrumptious and savory treats.
- 💣 Food Landmine #1: Group Gatherings – Hear Julia's relatable experience of facing a community event on the last day of her cleanse and discover effective strategies to defuse similar situations.
- 👩‍🍳 Food Landmine #2: Being Responsible for Feeding Others – Julia, a mom herself, shares valuable tips on making two-for-dinners and snack prepping to promote healthier eating within the family.

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Disclaimer: Julia Fikse, FMCHC, NBC-HWC is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, specializing in Emotional Eating as well as Mental Health and Weight Loss. Julia has personally experienced the frustration of weight gain, weight loss, weight related health issues and emotional eating challenges. Julia is not a therapist or a doctor and this should not in any way replace doctor’s advice.

🍽️ Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast with Julia Fikse! 🎙️ Join me in today's episode, "The Scale is Not My Higher Power," as we delve into Chapter 4 of Workbook 3 from "Dear Food, I Love You, I Hate You, Don't Leave Me" – the purple workbook. In this insightful discussion, we explore the importance of knowing our starting point on the journey to health and freedom.

🎙️ Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast with Julia Fikse!

In this enlightening episode, Julia explores the intricate relationship between food, emotions, and spirituality. Join her as she delves into Chapter Three of Workbook Three, titled "Ya Hungry for More?" from the Purple Workbook of "Dear Food, I Love You, I Hate You, Don't Leave Me."

🍽️ Julia shares valuable insights into distinguishing between physical and emotional hunger, offering practical tips to shatter food strongholds and achieve lasting health and joy. Learn how to recognize true hunger, avoid unhealthy choices, and address emotional needs without resorting to food.

🤔 Have you ever felt an intense desire for a specific unhealthy food out of the blue? Julia shares her personal experience of emotional hunger triggered by a hurtful text and how she navigated it with prayer, healthy choices, and open communication.

🔍 Want to discern if you're truly hungry or emotionally prompted to eat? Julia provides five practical steps to understand the interplay between body, spirit, emotions, hunger, and appetite.

🙏 Discover the power of prayer in seeking wisdom to discern genuine needs beyond food. Julia emphasizes the importance of recognizing when "more" doesn't mean more food but possibly more peace, joy, or wisdom.

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Dear Food, I Love You. I Hate You. Don’t Leave Me! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGNDYJTM?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_NNWXFTG2VRFVF8ZRP8B3

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Love the Program? Please review the book here to help others find the support and resources they need to overcome food strongholds. Every positive review makes a huge difference.

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Thank you for blessing me, and the Dear Food Community!

Disclaimer: Julia Fikse, FMCHC, NBC-HWC is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, specializing in Emotional Eating as well as Mental Health and Weight Loss. Julia has personally experienced the frustration of weight gain, weight loss, weight related health issues and emotional eating challenges. Julia is not a therapist or a doctor and this should not in any way replace doctor’s advice.