Reshape and Recover

Recovery isn't something we finish and then leave behind. Step Ten teaches us how to keep practicing the principles of recovery every day so we can stay emotionally and spiritually healthy—and avoid returning to old eating behaviors.

In this episode of Reshape and Recover, Tony and I explore Step Ten of the 12 Steps: “Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.”

You'll learn how Step Ten can become a simple daily practice of starting the day with God, paying attention to your thoughts, emotions, words, and actions, and dealing with problems as they arise rather than allowing resentment, fear, anger, guilt, or anxiety to build up.

Tony and I also explain how Steps 1–9 can become part of your everyday recovery: remembering that you can't overcome compulsive overeating in your own strength, relying on God's help, surrendering your will to Him, taking inventory, making corrections, and making amends when necessary.

Most importantly, you'll hear why this matters for recovery from overeating and emotional eating. Many of us have used food to cope with stress, anger, fear, resentment, guilt, or hurt. Step Ten helps us address what's really going on instead of trying to change how we feel with extra food.

You'll also hear a simple daily rhythm you can begin using:

Morning: Pray, plan, and surrender.

During the day: Notice, pray, and correct.

Evening: Review, admit, and release.

Recovery isn't about doing everything perfectly. It's about continuing to rely on God, using the tools of recovery, and living in the solution—one day at a time.

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Halloween candy can be tempting, especially when it's everywhere you look. But you don't have to give in to cravings or abandon your recovery just because it's Halloween!

In this episode of Reshape and Recover, Julie and Tony share five practical ways to avoid overeating Halloween candy, set healthy boundaries, and enjoy the holiday without feeling deprived.

You'll learn how to:

- Recognize your personal food triggers before they lead to overeating.

- Set boundaries around buying, storing, and giving away Halloween candy.

- Remember that just because food is available doesn't mean you need to eat it.

- Enjoy Halloween activities without making candy the focus.

- Make choices today that you'll feel good about tomorrow.

Julie also shares a personal story about eating candy from her children's trick-or-treat bags and how her relationship with food has changed through recovery.

Drawing on Scripture, including Proverbs 25:28, 1 Corinthians 6:12, and Philippians 4:11–13, Julie and Tony remind us that setting boundaries isn't about punishment or deprivation. It's about protecting the freedom we've gained in recovery.

**You don't have to eat Halloween candy to enjoy Halloween!**

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Whether you're struggling with emotional eating, compulsive overeating, or cravings for sugar and sweets, we hope this episode encourages you to make a plan, trust God for strength, and keep moving forward in recovery.

Have you ever wanted something to eat even though you knew you weren't physically hungry?

Sometimes what feels like hunger is really a desire for comfort, relief, connection, or reassurance. In Psalm 63, David describes an even deeper longing—a thirst for God.

In this episode of Reshape and Recover, Julie and Tony continue the Recovery Through the Psalms series with Psalm 63 and talk about what to do when you crave extra food.

You'll learn how pausing for 10–15 minutes can help you recognize what you're really craving, why difficult

emotions can trigger the desire to eat, and how to begin turning to God instead of automatically turning to food.

Julie also shares a simple “Give It to God” exercise to help you work through worries and difficult situations by identifying what is in your control, what isn't, and what you can entrust to God.

Free “Give It to God” worksheet:

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Psalm 63 reminds us that food can nourish our bodies, but it was never meant to satisfy our souls. When we're worried, stressed, lonely, or discouraged, we can learn a new response: pause, identify what we really need, take responsibility for what we can do, and trust God with the rest.

“Do what is yours to do, and trust God with what isn't.”

Have you ever overeaten and thought, “Well, I already messed up, so I might as well keep eating”?

One slip can easily turn into a binge—or even days or weeks of overeating—when guilt, shame, and all-or-nothing thinking take over. But failure doesn’t have to be the end of the story.

In this episode of Reshape and Recover, Julie and Tony continue the Recovery Through the Psalms series with Psalm 51 and a look at what to do after we overeat.

We talk about being honest with God instead of making excuses, looking beneath our eating behavior to understand what may be driving it, receiving God’s forgiveness instead of punishing ourselves, and learning from our mistakes so we can make a different choice next time.

You’ll also hear practical ways to reset after overeating—including reaching out for accountability, identifying what contributed to the slip, returning to your normal food and action plan, and taking the next right step without condemnation.

Psalm 51 reminds us that we don’t have to stay stuck in our failures. With God’s mercy, grace, and help, we can get back up and keep moving forward—one choice at a time.

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Join us October 30–November 1, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, for a small, Christ-centered weekend focused on strengthening your recovery, growing closer to God, and connecting with others who understand the struggle.

Space is limited to just 8 participants.

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Have guilt, resentment, or unresolved relationships ever sent you looking for comfort in food?

Recovery from overeating isn't only about changing what we eat. Sometimes we also need to deal with the things that keep driving us back to food—and Step Nine can be a powerful part of that process.

In this episode of Reshape and Recover, Julie and Tony explore Step Nine of the 12 Steps and how making amends can help us let go of guilt, resentment, bitterness, and emotional pain rather than trying to soothe those feelings with food.

You'll learn how to make an amend without blaming or making excuses, why an amend is more than simply saying “I'm sorry,” and how to prepare for a difficult conversation. We also talk about forgiveness, healthy boundaries, living amends, and what to do when contacting someone could cause more harm.

Making amends doesn't guarantee that every relationship will be restored. But we can take responsibility for our part, make things right where we can, change our behavior, and trust God with the outcome.

If you're struggling with compulsive overeating, emotional eating, or repeatedly turning to food for comfort, this Christ-centered look at Step Nine may help you address some of what's happening beneath the eating—and take another step toward freedom.

Renew • Reflect • Restore

A Christian Retreat for Recovery from Overeating and Emotional Eating

October 30–November 1, 2026 | Phoenix, Arizona

Step away from everyday distractions for a weekend of Christ-centered teaching, practical recovery tools, the 12 Steps, personal reflection, and fellowship with others who understand the struggle.

Learn more and register:

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Have you ever felt like you're doing everything you know to do in recovery, but change still isn't happening fast enough?

Waiting can be discouraging—especially when you're following your food plan, abstaining from binge foods, praying, attending meetings, and wondering why recovery isn't getting easier.

In this episode of Reshape and Recover, Julie and Tony continue the Recovery Through the Psalms series with Psalm 27 and a look at what it means to trust God while we wait.

We talk about turning to God instead of food when we're discouraged, making knowing God a greater goal than simply getting the results we want, remembering His goodness when progress feels slow, and continuing to make the next right choice—one day at a time.

Psalm 27 reminds us that waiting isn't the same as doing nothing. Slow progress is still progress, and our responsibility is today's obedience. The outcome belongs to God.

Be strong. Take heart. Keep going—and don't give up.

Renew • Reflect • Restore Retreat

October 30–November 1, 2026 | Phoenix, Arizona

Step away from the busyness of life, draw closer to Christ, and strengthen your recovery from overeating and emotional eating. Space is limited to just eight participants.

Learn more or reserve your spot:

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Do you ever find yourself trying to control things you simply can't—other people, difficult circumstances, the number on the scale, or how quickly your recovery is progressing?

In this episode of Recovery Through the Psalms, Julie walks through Psalm 37:1–8 and explores what it means to let go of control and trust God with the outcome.

You'll learn how fretting, comparison, frustration, and worry can lead us back to food—and how Psalm 37 offers a different path. Instead of trying to control everything, we're encouraged to trust God, do what we know is right, allow Him to change the desires of our hearts, commit our way to Him, and patiently wait while He works.

Julie also shares a simple exercise for separating the things you can control from the things you can't, along with practical ways to apply these verses to recovery from overeating and emotional eating.

If you're tired of worrying, striving, or becoming discouraged when change isn't happening as quickly as you'd like, Psalm 37 offers a powerful reminder: resting in God doesn't mean giving up. It means continuing to be faithful without trying to force the outcome.

Ready to step away from the busyness of everyday life and focus on strengthening your recovery while growing closer to Christ? Join us for Renew • Reflect • Restore, our Christian Retreat for Recovery from Overeating and Emotional Eating, October 30–November 1 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Space is limited to just 8 participants. Learn more and reserve your spot here:

https://www.reshapeandrecover.com/retreat2026

Have you ever gone into a restaurant or social event with good intentions, only to find yourself making food choices you later regret?

In this episode of the Reshape and Recover Podcast, Julie and Tony share practical, biblical strategies for enjoying restaurants, parties, vacations, and other social events without letting them derail your recovery from overeating.

You'll learn why making your food decisions before you're surrounded by temptation can make such a difference. Julie and Tony discuss identifying your food boundaries, checking restaurant menus ahead of time, committing your food to another person or recovery group, praying before you enter a challenging situation, and planning ahead for parties and other events.

They also share practical ideas for ordering at restaurants, handling large portions, making substitutions, bringing appropriate food to gatherings, and recognizing thoughts like *“It's only this once”* or *“I'll start over tomorrow”* before they lead you away from your recovery plan.

Most importantly, you don't have to navigate these situations alone. With God's help, accountability, and a plan made ahead of time, restaurants and social events can become much easier.

Recovery isn't about missing out. It's about gaining freedom.

In this episode:

* How to make food decisions before temptation hits

* Why committing your food to someone can help

* Praying before restaurants and social events

* Practical strategies for ordering restaurant meals

* Planning ahead for parties and celebrations

* How to stop negotiating with yourself in the moment

* Biblical encouragement from Daniel 1:8, Ecclesiastes 4:9–10, Matthew 26:41, and 1 Corinthians 10:13

Renew • Reflect • Restore Retreat

Join us October 30–November 1, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, for a Christ-centered weekend focused on strengthening your recovery from overeating, drawing closer to God, and connecting with others who understand the struggle.

Space is limited to just eight participants. Learn more at https://www.reshapeandrecover.com/retreat2026.

Have you ever finished eating... and still felt hungry?

Sometimes what we think is physical hunger is actually something much deeper. In this episode of the Recovery Through the Psalms series, Julie and Tony explore Psalm 42 and ask an important question:

What am I really hungry for?

Together, they discuss why emotional eating often begins with a deeper spiritual or emotional need, how to recognize what's really driving your cravings, and why food can never satisfy the hunger of the soul.

You'll learn practical tools to help you pause before acting on a craving, identify what's really going on beneath the surface, renew your mind with God's truth, and place your hope in Him instead of food.

If you've ever found yourself eating because you were stressed, lonely, discouraged, tired, or overwhelmed, this episode offers biblical encouragement and practical steps to help you grow in lasting freedom.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why food can't satisfy the deepest needs of your soul

• How to identify what's underneath your cravings

• The value of pausing before making a food decision

• How renewing your mind changes your recovery

• Why hope in God is stronger than any craving

If you're longing for freedom from overeating and emotional eating through a Christ-centered approach, we pray this episode encourages you on your journey.

Looking for deeper healing?

Join Julie and Tony this fall for Renew • Reflect • Restore, a Christ-centered retreat designed to help you uncover the deeper reasons behind overeating, grow closer to God, and connect with others on the same journey.

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Pain in our lives and relationships often drives us to food. That's one reason Step 8 is such an important part of recovery.

In this episode, Julie and Tony explore Step 8 of the 12 Steps: making a list of the people we have harmed and becoming willing to make amends. They discuss how Step 8 builds on the inventory from Step 4, the difference between an apology and a true amends, why forgiveness is essential before making amends, and how God prepares our hearts for restored relationships.

If you've struggled with guilt, shame, resentment, or broken relationships because of overeating or emotional eating, this episode offers biblical encouragement and practical guidance for moving forward in freedom through Christ.

In this episode you'll learn:

• How Step 8 builds on Step 4

• How to begin your amends list

• The difference between an apology and an amends

• Why forgiveness is essential for lasting recovery

• How restored relationships support recovery from overeating

Scriptures: Psalm 139:23–24, Philippians 2:13, Luke 19:8–9, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:31–32, Romans 12:18.

Ready to take the next step in your recovery?

If you're looking for a chance to step away from the distractions of everyday life and focus on your health, your relationship with God, and your recovery, we'd love to have you join us at our Renew • Reflect • Restore Retreat.

This Christ-centered weekend is designed to help you break free from overeating and emotional eating through biblical teaching, practical recovery tools, personal reflection, and encouraging fellowship with others on the same journey.

Learn more and reserve your spot at: reshapeandrecover.com/retreat2026