The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast | Food Freedom and Body Image Support for Christian Women

Ever wondered why you feel so critical of your body? Or maybe you've noticed recurring patterns in your thoughts and behaviors around food or appearance. 

Episode 96 will help you to uncover the hidden truths that have been shaping your body image, using a powerful tool called a body image timeline.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Rachael Gilbert – a wife, mom, trauma-informed therapist, owner of BBC Health, and host of the Real Talk with Rachael podcast. She combines her clinical expertise and personal experience to help women overcome fear and insecurity to walk confidently in their God-given dreams.

In this episode, you'll discover:

🤯 The surprising power of a body image timeline

🔍 How to identify those harmful messages you adopted in middle school PE

🧠 The way your memory, emotions, and body could be working together to impact your body image beliefs

🫂 The importance of grace and forgiveness in the healing process

✍🏻 Practical steps to create your own body image timeline

Resources mentioned:

> Connect with Rachael on Instagram @rachealjgilbert.

> Rachael’s book, Image Restored.

> Take the “What’s your body trying to tell you?” quiz

> Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course!

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 Joy-Filled Eater Podcast!

If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.

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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.

Are you tired of the daily lunchbox struggle? Feeling overwhelmed by the endless options and nutritional demands? Don't worry, you're not alone! As a busy mom, packing healthy and appealing lunches for your kids can feel like a daunting task. But it doesn't have to be! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the art of creating nutritious, kid-friendly lunches that are both easy on your time and your sanity.

From quick and easy meal prep tips to delicious recipe ideas, we'll explore strategies that will help you streamline the lunch-packing process. Discover how to involve your kids in the decision-making process, plan ahead for a stress-free week, and balance your budget with time-saving ingredients. Whether you're looking to save time, money, or both, we've got you covered.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

🧑‍🍳 A secret weapon to making lunches your kids will actually eat

⏰ How to save time without sacrificing nutrition

💰 Budget-friendly hacks for delicious lunches

🥗 Delicious recipes that your kids will love

🗓️ A simple strategy to make lunch packing a breeze

Resources mentioned:

> Download these 20 time-saving meal prep recipes + snag some ingredient swaps & add-ins list to boost the nutritional value of your lunches.

> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course!

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 Joy-Filled Eater Podcast!

If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.

Connect with Brittany on Instagram

*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.

Ever felt like certain foods had a magical, irresistible pull? You're not alone! Many women struggle with the constant sense of feeling out of control around certain foods, especially when it comes to those trigger foods. 

In this episode, we'll explore the psychology behind this phenomenon and provide practical strategies to help you break free from the cycle of restriction and binge eating.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

🧁 The psychology behind trigger foods and the "shiny factor"

🚫 Why restricting foods often backfires

🔁 The power of frequency in overcoming cravings

👠 Lessons from Monica Geller on the fleeting nature of desire

🙋‍♀️ How to implement these strategies in your daily life

Resources mentioned:

> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course!

> Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

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 Joy-Filled Eater Podcast!

If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.

Connect with Brittany on Instagram

*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.

Weight loss isn't the answer to your problems.  In this episode, Brittany challenges the belief that shedding pounds is the key to happiness and unveils the truth about what you actually desire.

Chasing perfection in weight loss can lead to disappointment and dissatisfaction. That’s why in this episode, we’re diving deep into the reasons why people pursue weight loss, and what you need to be focusing on instead in order to feel better, both physically AND mentally.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

❤️ Uncover the real reasons behind weight loss goals

😊 Why the pursuit of perfection is setting you up for failure

👋🏻 What weight loss CAN’T guarantee

🕰️ Practical steps to help to refocus your goals

🎙️ How to prioritize overall well-being over the number on the scale

Resources mentioned:

> Become a member of The Joy-Filled Food Freedom Society.

> Purchase The Body Image Cheat Sheet and training videos. (Use code PODCAST10 to save $10.)

> Try out The Stronger Collective App FREE for 7 days.

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.

Connect with Brittany on Instagram

*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.

Feeling overwhelmed by diet culture and the pressure to chase after unrealistic body image goals?  This episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast flips the script on conventional mental health advice (⚠️Spoiler alert: Sometimes our feelings are full of 💩).

Brittany dives deep into why following your feelings can lead you down a path of destruction and offers practical tools for challenging those pesky emotional lies. Get ready to rewrite the narrative in your head. Tune in and discover how to find freedom and worth based on God’s truth, not your fleeting feelings.

In this episode you’ll learn:

🚫 Why the age-old advice to “lean into your feelings” might be sabotaging your mental health

😈 How to identify the sneaky voice of the enemy that whispers doubt and negativity

💡 The power of scripture in helping you discern truth from emotional trickery

🛞 How to reframe your negative self-talk using a simple language shift

Resources mentioned:

> Join me inside The Joy-Filled Eater Course

> Click HERE to book me as a speaker for your next event.

Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

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 burning 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 Joy-Filled Eater Podcast!

If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.

Connect with Brittany on Instagram

*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.

Feeling like you're constantly on the hamster wheel of life? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast, Brittany’s dropping some serious knowledge bombs about rest and why incorporating a Sabbath into your life is a game-changer (⚠️Spoiler alert: It's not about feeling guilty for taking a nap!).

Brittany dives deep into the four types of rest you NEED to be prioritizing and gives you actionable tips on how to incorporate them into your daily, weekly, monthly, and even yearly routines.  Think of it as a four-course rest-aurant menu designed to leave you feeling recharged and ready to take on the world (or at least your overflowing inbox).

Brittany also unpacks the concept of Sabbath rest, reminding us that it's not just a “religious” thing. It's a commandment from God AND a gift to ourselves. She gives you practical ideas for implementing a Sabbath in your own life so you too can start benefiting from this life-giving practice.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

🛌🏻 The 4 types of rest and why they matter

📖 How to get sneaky with daily rest even when you're busy

🃏 Weekly Sabbath ideas for you and your family

🗓️ Monthly and annual rest for the ultimate recharge

🙅🏻‍♀️ How to create a guilt-free Sabbath routine (because breaks shouldn't make you feel bad!)

Resources mentioned:

> Episode 90: What To Do When You're Feeling Depressed: 2 Things That Make a HUGE Difference

> Episode 87: I Love Coffee, But Should I Be Avoiding Caffeine? The Impacts of Caffeine on Physical and Mental Health

> Episode 44: From Approval Addiction to Authenticity: The Christian Woman's Guide to Overcoming People-Pleasing

> Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course to dive even further into rest and food freedom.

Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

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 burning 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 Joy-Filled Eater Podcast!

If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.

Connect with Brittany on Instagram

*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.

Ever feel like you’ve reached the end of your rope and don’t know what to do? This episode will equip you with 2 powerful tools to fight thoughts that are steeped in depression and fear.

This episode dives deep into two practical tips shared in scripture that can help to combat depression and find true joy. If anyone has ever told you that you just need to “take your thoughts captive”, but it hasn’t worked, we’ll explain WHY in this episode.

Today I’m joined by hosts of the Your Daily Bread Podcast, Abbie Stasior & Hannah Saenz.  Abbie and Hannah each have a passion for serving Christian women by helping them take a non-diet, weight-neutral approach to healing their relationship with food and body. Sound familiar? 😜

Here’s what you can expect to hear in this episode with Abbie & Hannah:

🔗 The link between rest and mental health

👂🏻 Why so many Christian women struggle to hear from God

2️⃣ The 2 things an angel commanded when a prophet of the Lord asked God to take his life

💪🏻 A powerful technique for meditating on scripture

🧠 What you ACTUALLY need in order to take your thoughts captive

Resources mentioned:

> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course!

> Connect with Abbie and Hannah on Instagram

> Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

Join me and a community of incredible women inside The Joy-Filled Food Freedom Society!

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 burning 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 Joy-Filled Eater Podcast!

If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.

Connect with Brittany on Instagram

*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.

Let's face it, binge episodes happen. But what happens AFTER can make all the difference.

Struggling with the post-binge blues and feeling like a hangry monster living in a shame shack? Brittany Braswell, your registered dietitian bestie, is here to swap that guilt trip for a guilt-free game plan.

In this episode, Brittany dives deep into 3 actionable steps to take after a binge that will leave you feeling empowered, not defeated. You'll learn how to ditch the blame game and get back on track with a consistent eating pattern (without feeling like you're "punishing" yourself). Plus, Brittany shares a powerful analogy that will help you see those post-binge emotions in a whole new light (Hint: It involves a pressure cooker).

Ready to break the binge-restrict cycle and cultivate a joy-filled relationship with food? Tune in and get ready to take some serious notes!

Topics discussed in this episode include:

😵‍💫 How to ditch the shame spiral after a binge episode

🔑 Why self-compassion is key to moving forward

🔍 Identifying triggers that lead to overeating

😊 Creating a healthy eating pattern that works for YOU

💁🏻‍♀️The importance of emotional release and finding a support system

Resources mentioned:

> Click HERE to check out The Joy-Filled Eater course!

> Join me and a community of incredible women inside The Joy-Filled Food Freedom Society!

> Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

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 burning 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 Joy-Filled Eater Podcast!

If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.

Connect with Brittany on Instagram

*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.

Feeling stuck in a cycle of diet culture, anxiety, and unhealthy eating habits? You're not alone, sis! In this inspiring episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast, host Brittany Braswell, RD chats with Meghan Glaspey, who shares her powerful story of overcoming an eating disorder.

Meghan's journey is a testament to the strength and resilience we all possess.  She walks us through the challenges she faced and the turning point that came with simply saying "yes" to social food experiences.

Meghan is an occupational therapist and joy-filled eater!  She serves as a support team member inside our membership community, The Joy-Filled Food Freedom Society.

Ready to break free from food fear and build a healthier relationship with food? Tune in to discover the power of vulnerability, practical tips for overcoming negative body image, and how saying "yes" more often can be a major factor in unlocking your own food freedom.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

🪞 The impact diet culture had on Meghan’s eating habits and body image

😊 How to start developing a healthy relationship with food

📖 The role faith has played in Meghan’s recovery from an eating disorder (and how it can impact yours too!)

😰 Overcoming anxiety and fear around social food experiences

✍🏻 The power of vulnerability and sharing your story

Resources mentioned:

> Join me and a community of incredible women inside The Joy-Filled Food Freedom Society!

> Listen to episode 53, Becoming the Narrator of Your Story: How to Craft Your Food Freedom Story in the Most Effective Way with public speaking strategist, Jessica Rasdall

Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course!

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 burning 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 Joy-Filled Eater Podcast!

If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.

Connect with Brittany on Instagram

*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.

Ever wondered if your daily coffee habit might be hindering your health goals? This episode dives deep into the science of caffeine and its surprising effects on our bodies and minds.

We’ll explore the hidden pitfalls of caffeine consumption, unpacking how it can impact everything from sleep quality and anxiety to nutrient absorption and bone health.  Learn how to navigate your love for coffee while making informed choices to support your overall well-being.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

🤵🏻 What a wedding crasher and caffeine have in common

💥 The surprising impact coffee actually has on energy levels

☕ 6 ways caffeine intake is impacting your physical and mental health

🚩 My personal and professional recommendation for caffeine limits as a Registered Dietitian

💊 Hidden sources of caffeine you may have no idea you’re consuming

Resources mentioned:

> Listen to my gentle nutrition series on The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast (episodes 30-39)

> Grab my Nourishing Menus Workshop to learn more about the basics of blood sugar balance and nourishing your body in a way that promotes improved energy levels without all the caffeine.

Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course!

>>> Join me and a community of incredible women inside The Joy-Filled Food Freedom Society!

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 burning 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 Joy-Filled Eater Podcast!

If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.

Connect with Brittany on Instagram

*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.