“I Deserve This… Or Do I?" Flipping the Script on Food + Self-Talk🎙️

Ever find yourself saying, “I deserve this” after a long day—only to feel regret moments later? You’re not alone. In this episode, Erin unpacks the cycle of emotional eating and self-talk, exploring why we connect food with comfort, how shame keeps us stuck, and the science-backed ways to retrain our brains.

You’ll discover:

• How to replace guilt with curiosity and self-compassion ✨
• Practical tools to pause, reflect, and respond instead of react 📝
• Faith-fueled strategies to honor your body and find joy beyond food 🙏

Whether you’re craving freedom from shame or seeking a healthier, more God-centered relationship with food, this episode equips you to flip the script and step into lasting peace and care.

No Energy? The Mitochondria Fix You’ve Been Missing.

Do you feel tired, foggy, or like your body just isn’t keeping up the way it used to? The secret might be hiding inside your cells — in your mitochondria, the tiny powerhouses that fuel your energy.

In this episode, Erin breaks down:

• What mitochondria are and why they matter for daily energy
• Five, science-backed ways to strengthen them (in simple, doable steps)
• The role of movement, nutrition, rest, and supplements in restoring energy
• How caring for your cells is actually a way to honor God with your body

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Whether you’re walking, folding laundry, or driving to work, this episode will encourage you, equip you with practical tools, and remind you that you are fearfully and wonderfully made — all the way down to your cells.

How many times have you promised yourself, “This is the month I finally get serious about losing weight” — only to find yourself stuck in the same cycle two weeks later?

In this episode of the Body Aligned Podcast, I’m sharing five powerful, doable, and God-honoring shifts you can start making right now to lose weight and actually keep it off. These aren’t crash diets, quick fixes, or gimmicks. They’re simple, biblical strategies that fuel your body, transform your mindset, and break the cycle of self-sabotage.

Here’s what you’ll learn today:

✨ Why eating more of the right foods resets your hunger and energy
✨ The secret duo of protein + fiber for fullness and blood sugar balance
✨ How doubling your fruits + veggies can heal your body from the inside out
✨ Why consistency beats perfection every single time
✨ How to recognize (and defeat) the enemy’s lies that fuel self-sabotage

If you’re tired of starting over every Monday, this conversation will help you step into lasting transformation — one shift at a time.

💡 Press play, grab your journal, and let’s get aligned with God’s design for your health.

Have you ever pushed your body so hard that injury felt inevitable — or maybe you’ve struggled with nagging pain that just won’t heal? 

In this episode of the Body Aligned Podcast, Erin unpacks a fascinating (and controversial) topic: BPC-157 — a peptide that’s gaining attention for its potential to speed up healing, protect the gut, and reduce inflammation.

But instead of chasing the next “miracle fix,” Erin brings this conversation back to truth: your body is God’s temple, and prevention is the real miracle. You’ll learn:

• What BPC-157 is (and why it’s so hyped).
• The real science behind its healing potential.
• The risks, limitations, and what we don’t know yet.
• 3 simple, faith-fueled steps to prevent injury and support lasting health.

This episode weaves together science, faith, and practical strategies to help you care for your body — not out of fear, but out of freedom. Whether you’re curious about peptides, healing from an injury, or simply want to steward your health God’s way, this conversation will encourage and equip you.

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Resources:

• Pilot Safety Study (Not RCT)
  A small IRB-approved study infused 10 mg then 20 mg of BPC-157 intravenously into two individuals. No adverse effects or changes in key biomarkers were reported
  PubMed.
• Retrospective Clinical Case Series (Not RCT)
  A chart review of 17 patients who received intra-articular BPC-157 (sometimes with thymosin-beta-4) for knee pain found that 87.5% experienced pain relief. This was retrospective and lacked the structure and controls of an RCT
  PubMed.

While not human RCTs, these animal models provide context for the mechanistic promise behind BPC-157:

• Spinal Cord Injury Recovery in Rats:
  In a randomized, blind-controlled rat study, intraperitoneal BPC-157 administered post-injury significantly improved motor function and electrophysiological outcomes versus controls
  BioMed Central.
• Muscle–Bone Reattachment in Rats:
  Following surgical detachment of the quadriceps, BPC-157 treatment improved healing outcomes, as assessed via ultrasound and MRI
  MDPI.
• Note: Without rigorous trials, claims remain speculative. Experts point to the need for well-designed RCTs before drawing any definitive conclusions. 

*This episode is for informational purposes ONLY. 

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Are you tired of saying, “I’ll start again Monday”… and then finding yourself in the same exhausting cycle?

In this episode of the Body Aligned Podcast, Erin unpacks the sneaky grip perfectionism has on high-achieving women—and why it keeps you stuck in the start-over spiral with food, fitness, and your body.

You’ll discover:

✨ The three biggest lies perfectionism whispers (and how to shut them down).
✨ What’s actually waiting for you on the other side of the all-or-nothing cycle.

If you’ve ever thought: “I just need more discipline,” “I’ll start when life slows down,” or “I blew it, I’ll try again tomorrow” — this conversation will feel like freedom.

God didn’t call you to gripe your way through your health. He calls you to rhythms that are light, sustainable, and grace-filled.

👉 Ready to ditch the perfectionism cycle for good? Press play, and let’s step into peace together.

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Are you tired of feeling bloated, uncomfortable, or like your gut is running the show?

 In this episode of the Body Aligned Podcast, Erin gets real about her own struggles with gut health—from painful nights that felt like she was five months pregnant to finally finding freedom through lifestyle shifts and faith.

You’ll learn the science-backed role your gut plays in digestion, energy, hormones, immunity, and even your mood—plus why gut health isn’t just about food, it’s about your whole life. We’ll tackle common struggles like IBS, SIBO, and GERD, and dig into the truth about caffeine, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, and stress.

Erin also shares practical steps you can start today to heal and support your gut—like lowering stress, diversifying your gut bacteria (yes, hugging your dog and walking barefoot counts!), and nourishing your body the way God designed.

This isn’t another “quick-fix” health chat—it’s a faith-fueled, science-backed guide to reclaiming peace in your body and stewarding your health with intention.

✨ You’ll walk away with:

• 3 simple things you can do today to support your gut
• A faith-based perspective on why your body is worth caring for
• Encouragement to trust the process and find freedom in your wellness journey

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Are you tired of the endless cycle of diets, quick fixes, and self-improvement projects? 

In this episode of The Body Aligned Podcast, Erin unpacks why your body deserves more than hype, shame, and striving — it deserves freedom in Christ.

Through Scripture, personal stories, and practical action steps, you’ll discover how to:

• Replace cultural hype with God’s truth
• Break free from the self-improvement hamster wheel
• Let go of shame and step into grace
• See yourself as a whole, beloved daughter of God
• Live as a steward of your body, not a slave to it

This conversation is both real and deeply freeing — reminding you that your worth was never tied to your weight, your workouts, or your reflection in the mirror. It’s about living in the abundant peace and freedom God designed for you.

🎧 Tune in, grab your journal, and let’s take the first steps together toward body freedom that lasts.

In this episode of Body Aligned, Erin—your faith-fueled health coach and registered dietitian—unpacks the truth behind GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro in a grounded, science-based, and grace-filled way.

We explore:

• What is GLP-1? How these meds mimic a natural hormone to reduce appetite and support blood sugar.
• What does the research show? Learn from large clinical trials showing 12–20% weight loss — and how benefits often reverse when the medication stops. (STEP series; REDEFINE trials)
• Cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss. The landmark SELECT trial found that semaglutide reduced heart attack, stroke, or death by 20% in adults with obesity and heart disease—even without diabetes. The benefits persisted over four years.
  (ACC Summary, among others)
• Rising prescribing trends. GLP-1 medications are increasingly prescribed—even in people without diabetes—raising important questions about accessibility and stewardship.
  (AJMC prescribing trends report)
• Real-world weight regain. Meta-analysis data show that most people regain weight within a year of stopping GLP-1s unless underlying habits are addressed.
  (The Guardian summary of weight regain findings)
• Side effects & risks. From GI upset to rare but serious signals around pancreatitis or thyroid tumors—not to be ignored.
  (Wikipedia GLP-1 adverse effects)
• Your wise choice: Erin offers faith-based perspective and practical wisdom to help you discern if medication is a needed tool or a shortcut you're not ready for—without shame or fear.

Whether you're curious, considering, or questioning, this episode walks you through biology, budget, benefits, and belief—so you can make a decision grounded in truth and grace.

Key Studies & Sources

• SELECT trial (MACE reduction in obesity):
  American College of Cardiology summary American College of Cardiology
  The Lancet analysis The Lancet
  New England Journal of Medicine full data New England Journal of Medicine
  Four-year follow-up news Verywell Health
• Prescribing Patterns:
  Trends in GLP-1 prescribing (AjMC, 2025) AJMC
• Weight Regain Data:
  Meta-analysis of regain within one year The Guardian
• Potential Anti-inflammatory Benefits (beyond weight loss):
  Time Magazine overview of anti-inflammatory effects TIME
• GLP-1 Adverse Effects Overview:
  Wikipedia summary of side effects, including GI issues and rare thyroid risk Wikipedia
• Emerging GLP-1 Therapies (REDEFINE trials):
  Semaglutide + cagrilintide results (2025, NEJM) Wikipedia

Episode 2: Why You Still Feel Like You’re Not Doing Enough (And How to Break Free From the Guilt)

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Ever feel like no matter how much you do for your health, it’s never enough? You do your workouts, eat your salads, drink your water… and yet, that voice in your head still says you’re falling short.

In this episode, I’m unpacking the real reason you feel this way — and it’s not because you’re lazy, broken, or unmotivated. 

You’ll learn:

• The brain science behind the “not enough” feeling and how it impacts your body’s ability to lose weight
• Why guilt is one of the biggest things keeping you stuck in your health journey
• The difference between God’s gentle conviction and the crushing condemnation of diet culture
• Three simple steps to finally drop the guilt and step into consistent, grace-filled progress

This isn’t about trying harder. It’s about changing the system you’ve been measuring yourself by — and finding the freedom to walk in peace, not pressure.

More resources:

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ABOUT ME: 

Erin Elizabeth is a registered dietitian, faith-based health coach, and founder of Body Aligned. She helps Christian women break free from the diet cycle, renew their mindset, and find lasting wellness through grace—not guilt. With science-backed strategies and biblical truth, Erin equips women to nourish their bodies, quiet food shame, and live in alignment with God’s design for health.