The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast | Food Freedom, Disordered Eating, Body Image, Christian Women

Do you ever have the thought, “I just want to learn how to eat NORMALLY”?

Navigating holiday meals without falling into the restrict-binge cycle can be tough – especially when every event seems centered around food. For many of us, the idea of eating “normally” feels impossible, leading to frustration and guilt. In this episode, we’re diving into what it means to eat normally—even when you're surrounded by all the holiday foods and social events.

In today’s episode, Brittany shares practical insights on how to approach holiday meals without feeling pressured to restrict or save up for one “big meal.” She explores what normal eating really looks like and why learning to trust your body around food is key. Tune in to discover a flexible, enjoyable approach to eating that will help you feel confident, satisfied, and in control all season long.

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

🍽️ A common holiday eating pitfall and how to avoid it

🤔 What “normal eating” actually means (and why it's okay to overeat sometimes)

🥗 How your mindset around “good” and “bad” foods affects enjoyment

🕰️ The role of flexibility in making holiday meals stress-free

🎉 A sneak peek at next week’s daily Thanksgiving series to support you all throughout the Thanksgiving week

Resources mentioned:

> Join me inside ⁠The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE⁠ group coaching program

Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:

> ⁠Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST⁠ for step-by-step strategies to walk you through my proven Joy-Filled Eater framework for finding lasting freedom from negative body image and disordered eating

> ⁠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!

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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.

Is it possible to enjoy fall foods without guilt or feeling deprived?

In this episode, we tackle the all-too-common struggle of feeling guilty over food choices during the fall season. If you've ever felt anxious about eating seasonal foods, or caught yourself assigning "good" and "bad" labels to certain foods, this episode is for you. We’re diving into what it means to eat in a way that’s both satisfying and nourishing—without the mental tug-of-war that can come from rigid food rules.

Today, I’ll guide you through simple ways to enjoy all the flavors of fall while keeping guilt and deprivation off the table. You’ll walk away with 3 of my favorite go-to fall recipes PLUS insights that are designed to help you focus on what really matters, so you can be present and truly enjoy this season!

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

🍂 A powerful mindset shift to approach fall foods without restriction

😔 Why “guilt” isn’t an ingredient in any recipe

✨ The spiritual side of nourishment and gratitude in food

💡 Practical tips to add flavor and freedom to your meals this season

Resources mentioned:

> Download all the recipes from this episode HERE!
> Join me inside The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE coaching program

Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:

> Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST for step-by-step strategies to walk you through my proven Joy-Filled Eater framework for finding lasting freedom from negative body image and disordered eating

> 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.

Ever wondered if you can be a faithful Christian and not fast, especially if you struggle with food relationships? Or maybe you’ve felt called to do a spiritual fast but are unsure on how to approach it. 

This episode will help you navigate the complexities of fasting, shedding light on its spiritual significance while addressing the challenges that come with it.

In part two, of this two-part series on fasting, we’ll explore the biblical foundations of fasting and dive deeper into how fasting can be incorporated into your life while building a healthy relationship with both food and faith. 

Topics discussed in this episode include: 

⛪️ Why there's no such thing as a “good” Christian and what the Bible says about earning holiness

❤️ Is fasting a requirement as a Christian? You're about to find out!

🍽 The critical different between fasting and self-deprivation

🙏 Alternatives to traditional fasting when you're working to repair your relationship with food

Resources mentioned: 

Amy Connell’s episode on the physical impacts of fasting

Resources mentioned:

Click here to listen my friend Amy Connell’s episode on the physical dangers of intermittent fasting on the Graced Health podcast.

Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:

> Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST for step-by-step strategies to walk you through my proven Joy-Filled Eater framework for finding lasting freedom from negative body image and disordered eating

> 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 😉.

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.

Fasting is meant to bring us closer to God—but what happens when it feels more like another form of self-deprivation or falls into diet culture traps?

In this episode, Brittany tackles a question so many Christian women struggle with: How do you navigate fasting when you’re working through disordered eating or battling negative body image? This conversation digs deep into the distinction between fasting as a spiritual practice and self-deprivation driven by pride, perfectionism, or control. If you’ve ever felt torn about fasting because of your relationship with food, or if you’ve wrestled with guilt over not fasting, this one’s for you.

Brittany walks us through a biblical perspective on fasting that doesn’t rely on willpower or deprivation. She dives into key Scriptures and challenges common misconceptions about fasting, offering wisdom for Christian women trying to balance faith with mental, emotional, and physical health. Whether you're curious about the biblical examples of fasting or wondering how it applies to your life today, this episode is packed with insights to help you embrace fasting in a way that fosters spiritual growth—not shame or restriction.

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

🙏 The difference between fasting and self-deprivation

✝️ A closer look at what the Bible actually says about fasting

🤔 How fasting can shift from prideful willpower to genuine spiritual practice

📜 Surprising biblical examples of fasting and what we can learn from them

🍽️ Practical wisdom for those struggling with disordered eating and fasting

Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:

> Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST for step-by-step strategies to walk you through my proven Joy-Filled Eater framework for finding lasting freedom from negative body image and disordered eating

> 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 😉.

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.

If you let out a big sigh or you cringe out of frustration when you hear the phrase “time management”, this episode will change the way you think about it forever.

Most women today (myself included), feel overwhelmed, like we’re barely treading water when it comes to getting all the things done that we want to accomplish in a day. Time seems to just slip away from us.

So today, we're diving deep into the world of time management with highly sought after coach and keynote speaker, Anna Dearmon Kornick.  Anna is a Louisiana firecracker turned time management expert. With over a decade of experience wrangling media for politicians and managing chaotic schedules, Anna's developed the secret sauce to help you conquer overwhelm and reclaim your time.

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

🤸🏻‍♀️ How cartwheels and funeral homes led Anna to uncovering the key to successfully managing her time

♀️ Why so many time management resources today are written by men, and what women need to know in order to effectively & sustainably manage their time

🏆 How to conquer perfectionism and ditch the all-or-nothing mindset in order to actually get things done

❤️ Anna’s HEART Method for time management

⏰ Practical strategies to make the most of your time and reduce stress

Resources mentioned:

> Get 15% off my FAVORITE Dream Planner from Horatio Printing when you use my discount code: BRITTANY15

> Connect with Anna on Instagram @annadkornick

> Check out Anna’s free course on overwhelm: Blueprint to Balance

Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:

> Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST for step-by-step strategies to walk you through my proven Joy-Filled Eater framework for finding lasting freedom from negative body image and disordered eating

> 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 😉.

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.

“How did you find food freedom, Brittany?” This is by far THE most asked question in The Joy-Filled Eater podcast listener community. So today, Brittany’s spilling the tea on some of what her personal food freedom journey has looked like.  And let’s just say it’s a bit… atypical.

From her days before seeing food in a rigid way, to the challenges and struggles she faced, to what made her finally start seeking freedom and the lessons she learned along the way, Brittany’s story will inspire you and give you the hope you’ve been looking for that freedom is possible for you, too.

Plus, you’ll hear more on some of our most memorable moments on the show, where the podcast is headed in the next 100 episodes (including how YOU can be a part of it!), and a very special GIVEAWAY happening right now for our listeners where you can win a $100 Amazon gift card!

A few things you’ll hear in this episode include…

🐫 The straw that broke the camel’s back, making Brittany realize things had to change

📣 How an old cheerleading uniform and a 4-year-old taught an invaluable lesson about priorities

🎙️ Some of Brittany’s proudest moments throughout her time as a podcaster and food freedom coach

🔮 What the future holds for The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast

💵 How you can win our 100th episode podcast GIVEAWAY for a $100 Amazon gift card

Resources mentioned:

> CLICK HERE to enter to win the $100 Amazon gift card giveaway!

> Join our Facebook community

> Listen to Episode 32. The 5 M's of Balancing Blood Sugar (Without Cutting Carbs)

> Check out The Body Trust series on the podcast in episodes 73-76

> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course!

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.

Cycle syncing, sex, mental health, politics – These are all topics that are not brought up enough in today's churches. And that's why on the podcast today, I’ve invited my friend Blake to have a real conversation with me about how we deal with some of these taboo subjects when it comes to things like women’s health for Christians.

Blake is a small town Louisiana girl who's made a living out of saying what everyone else is really thinking. She's the host of the wildly popular podcast, Confessions of a Crappy Christian and author of a book by the same title and spends her days covering American politics and social media while homeschooling her two daughters. 

And in today's episode, Blake and I have a fantastic conversation about things like cycle syncing and women's health. It’s full of hard truths, good laughs, and so much fantastic education.

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

⛪️ Some candid conversation about navigating mental health issues within the pews of the Church

🩸 What cycle synching is and how to increase awareness about how each phase of your menstrual cycle impacts your physical & mental health

🏋🏻‍♀️ A fun fact about how and why your ability to lift heavy isn’t the same week to week

📖 Why we’ve got to start challenging social norms and get back to what Scripture ACTUALLY says

⛵ How to begin getting more comfortable with letting go of people pleasing and not be afraid to rock the boat

Resources mentioned:

> Listen to mine and Blake’s conversation on the Confessions of a Crappy Christian podcast (Episode 201: Ditching Food Rules)

> Get Blake’s book, Confessions of a Crappy Christian

> Connect with Blake on Instagram @thegirlnamedblake 

> Listen to Episode 44 on overcoming people pleasing.

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 😉.

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 all the decisions you have to make as a Christian woman? Don't worry, you're not alone! In this episode, Brittany Braswell chats with Stephanie May Wilson about the art of decision-making and transitioning well.

Through her new book, Create A Life You Love, and her chart-topping podcast, Girls Night, Stephanie helps women take off the pressure of what their lives are “supposed to” look like by now, figure out where they actually want to go in life, and take steps to get there.

She shares her expert tips on how to quiet the noise in your head and listen to your own intuition. Learn how to identify the voices that truly matter and the ones that are just noise so you can stop constantly second-guessing yourself.  Discover simple strategies to reduce overwhelm and make choices with confidence. Stephanie is also revealing the secret to avoiding analysis paralysis and taking decisive action.

Want to break free from the mold and create a life that truly reflects your values? Listen to Stephanie’s inspiring story of the bold move she recently made and how you too can learn how to overcome fear and embrace the unknown.

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

🎙️ How to silence the noise & expectations from people around honor your own voice

🦸🏻‍♀️ What it can look like to unleash your decision-making superpowers

💪 Breaking free from the chains of indecision

🚀 Daring to dream big and taking the leap

🙏 Finding your path to creating a life you love

Resources mentioned:

Check out Stephanie’s new book, Create a Life You Love

Connect with Stephanie on Instagram and Facebook.

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

> Work with Brittany by enrolling 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.

Do you struggle with an all-or-nothing approach to food? Today, I’m challenging the "eat to live" vs. "live to eat" debate to help you uncover the real magic of food.

Food is NOT solely about nutrition (said the Registered Dietitian 😉). That’s why we’re about to explore the five incredible ways food can nourish your life on a deeper level.

Get ready to discover…

🍽️ The thing that kept me coming back to a college freshman small group where I barely knew anyone

🍋 What lemon icebox pie and chicken ‘n dumplings have in common (and why I can’t stand meringue!)

🎼 What we can learn from the New York Philharmonic about food

🎨 How a french pastry chef & chocolatier inspired a recent baking project I did with my daughter

🥘 One of the greatest southern traditions there is that you need to adopt right now

Resources mentioned:

> Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course!

> Episode 9: Challenging Food Fears in the Kitchen with Kris Dovbniak

> 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.

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 😉.

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.