This episode breaks down everything you need to know about dietary fiber in a clear, grounded, and evidence-based way. You will learn what fiber actually is, how it functions in the body, and why it plays such an important role in digestion, metabolism, and overall health. The conversation goes beyond surface-level nutrition advice by unpacking common misconceptions, including the rise of “fiber maxing” trends and the overreliance on supplements.  

Keywords: fiber, nutrition science, gut health, eating disorder recovery, dietary sources, health benefits, digestion, probiotics, prebiotics, food sources

In this episode, you’ll hear about…

• Dietary fiber from a food chemistry perspective

• Sources of dietary fiber in foods and supplements

• The role of fiber in gut health and digestion

• Fiber and its impact on cholesterol, blood sugar, and satiety

• Special considerations for fiber intake in eating disorder recovery and digestive conditions

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Why Talk About Fiber?

00:58 What is Dietary Fiber? A Food Chemistry Perspective

02:27 Sources of Fiber: Foods and Supplements

05:22 Soluble vs Insoluble Fiber: Functions and Benefits

08:11 Fiber's Role in Gut Health and Disease Prevention

11:04 Fiber and Digestive Regularity: Poop and Bowel Movements

13:55 Fiber and Satiety: Managing Hunger and Overeating

15:56 How Much Fiber Do We Need? Recommendations and Gaps

18:32 Risks of Excessive Fiber and the Trend of Fiber Maxing

25:16 Food Sources of Fiber: Fruits, Vegetables, Legumes, and Whole Grains

29:09 Supplements and Added Fibers: When Are They Useful?

34:00 Special Considerations: Eating Disorders and Digestive Conditions

39:10 Practical Tips for Healthy Fiber Intake and Listening to Your Body

41:05 Faith and Food: God's Design in Diversity of Foods

41:59 Resources and How to Connect with Maddox Nutrition

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Heal with food at your own pace: Purchase the Truth Based Nutrition Self-Paced Course https://maddoxnutrition.co/course

In this thought-provoking episode, Kristin shares how body image struggles go far deeper than surface-level insecurity, revealing how they can become a subtle form of spiritual warfare that keeps individuals distracted, discouraged, and disconnected from their true identity.

Kristin Williams is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. She brings both professional expertise and personal insight into the conversation. She is the founder of Wonderfully Made Nutrition Counseling in Dallas, the author of Unworthy Weight, and the creator of the In His Image body image conference. Furthermore, she’s deeply passionate about helping women heal their relationship with food through a non-diet, gospel-centered approach.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How body image struggles can function as a form of spiritual warfare and distraction

• The common lies about worth, identity, and value that fuel disordered eating and body dissatisfaction

• Why diet culture can make it easier to stay preoccupied with appearance rather than purpose

• The connection between control, body image, and deeper desires for love, acceptance, and identity

• How a gospel-centered perspective shifts the focus away from self-reliance toward true freedom

• Practical ways to anchor identity in faith rather than appearance, behaviors, or the number on the scale

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Body Image and Spiritual Warfare

04:49 Personal Journeys and Professional Insights

07:30 Body Image as a Form of Spiritual Warfare

10:40 The Lies of the Enemy

13:34 Cultural Influences on Body Image

16:21 The Church's Role in Body Image Issues

19:08 The Gospel as the Foundation for Identity

21:56 Understanding Worth Through the Gospel

24:53 The Difference Between Self-Love and Gospel-Centered Identity

27:51 Finding Identity in Christ

30:54 Practical Applications and Final Thoughts

42:04 Introduction to Food Freedom and Recovery

42:17 The Importance of Sharing the Message

If you're looking for faith-based food and body freedom, Maddox Nutrition offers compassionate expertise to support both your nutrition and your faith.

Don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!

Work with a Christian food freedom dietitian + use your health insurance: https://www.lieselmaddoxnutrition.com/

Sources/Links:

Instagram: @wonderfullymadenutrition

Facebook: Wonderfully Made Nutrition Counseling

Website: www.wonderfullymadenutritioncounseling.com

In this episode, the conversation explores how food freedom and eating disorder recovery can shape the motherhood journey, from pregnancy and postpartum to feeding little ones with more peace and trust. It unpacks the emotional and physical challenges that can come with body changes, hunger, breastfeeding, pumping, and the pressure to “bounce back,” while also offering a gentler, more grounded way forward.

We are joined by Jessica-Lauren Newby, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Supervisor, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Jessica is the owner of With Milk and Honey, a nutrition therapy practice rooted in meeting clients exactly where they are in their journey. Drawing from her expertise in mental health, women’s health, lactation, and pediatric nutrition, she helps individuals and families pursue health and wholeness while finding freedom with food and body. 

Her insight brings both clinical depth and heartfelt encouragement to this conversation, making this episode especially meaningful for women in recovery who are navigating motherhood or hope to one day.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Food freedom throughout motherhood

• Postpartum recovery and body image

• Supporting women with eating disorder recovery during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Food Freedom and Motherhood

01:58 Jessica Lauren's Expertise and Approach

02:33 Introduction to Food Freedom in Motherhood

05:23 The Intersection of Recovery and Maternal Health

08:07 Navigating Body Changes During Pregnancy

11:16 The Role of Healthcare Providers in Pregnancy

13:52 Balancing Nutrition and Food Freedom

16:48 Postpartum Recovery and Societal Pressures

19:43 Breastfeeding, Pumping, and Body Image

30:20 Navigating Breastfeeding and Self-Worth

33:09 Fostering Healthy Relationships with Food

36:15 Promoting Food Neutrality in Parenting

38:52 Addressing External Influences on Body Image

49:44 The Lifeline of Nourishment

If you're looking for faith-based food and body freedom, Maddox Nutrition offers compassionate expertise to support both your nutrition and your faith.

Don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!

Work with a Christian food freedom dietitian + use your health insurance: maddoxnutrition.co

Sources/links:

• https://www.withmilkandhoney.com/
  

In this episode, think of this as your big sis giving you a loving but firm pep talk about eating disorder recovery. This is for the person who wonders if full recovery is possible and worth it, and for the one who feels stuck in quasi-recovery. It is also for parents who need clarity about when to step in and take the lead.

Scripture is woven throughout as a reminder that faith is confidence in what we hope for, even when the outcome feels uncertain.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• The importance of personal responsibility in recovery

• Biblical encouragement and faith in healing

• The role of weight restoration in full recovery

• Challenges of living in a culture that promotes thinness

• The necessity of ongoing treatment and support

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Recovery and Eating Disorders

09:54 The Challenges of Recovery

15:11 The Importance of Full Recovery

18:56 Identifying and Acknowledging the Disorder

22:12 Seeking Help and Sticking with It

25:51 Weight Restoration and Its Significance

31:56 The Role of Personal Choice in Recovery

42:11 Faith and Recovery: A Christian Perspective

If you're looking for faith-based food and body freedom, Maddox Nutrition offers compassionate expertise to support both your nutrition and your faith.

Don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!
Work with a Christian food freedom dietitian + use your health insurance: https://maddoxnutrition.co/

We are getting into one of the most misunderstood topics in wellness, the belief that chasing weight loss automatically leads to better health. In this episode, Kasey shares why that assumption can quietly pull people further from true wellbeing, both physically and spiritually.

Together, we unpack how diet culture shapes our definition of a “healthy weight,” often through messages from BMI charts, medical advice, family expectations, and what culture praises.

Kasey Shuler is an author, non-diet personal trainer, co-founder of the Joyful Health Collective (http://joyfulhealth.co/) and host of the Joyful Health Show (https://open.spotify.com/show/3oRBwvWMr7UcQLG65x55R2?si=4ba11de67939459c) podcast. Her mission is to help others know the God who made them so they can walk by faith and glorify Him. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Athens, Georgia, and would love to connect with you at joyfulhealth.co (http://joyfulhealth.co/) or on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kaseybshuler/) @joyfulhealthco.

This episode discusses:

• Defining a healthy weight from a neutral perspective

• The impact of diet culture and weight cycling on health

• The role of movement in a non-diet framework

• Spirituality and body care in Christian faith

• Practical steps to trust your body and health

Chapters

00:00 The Connection Between Body and Mind

11:02 Defining Healthy Weight

14:23 The Physiological Effects of Dieting

18:11 The Impact of Weight Cycling on Health

20:20 Recognizing Red Flags in Wellness Goals

23:24 The Mental Toll of Weight Loss Focus

25:58 Shifting Focus from Weight Loss to Health

28:13 Joyful Movement in a Non-Diet Framework

34:16 Practical Steps Towards Body Trust

If you're looking for faith-based food and body freedom, Maddox Nutrition offers compassionate expertise to support both your nutrition and your faith.

Don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!
Work with a Christian food freedom dietitian + use your health insurance: https://maddoxnutrition.co/

What does food freedom actually look like when life feels nonstop, schedules are packed, and perfectionism keeps creeping back in? This episode digs into how to pursue peace with food in the middle of real life amidst busy calendars, competing priorities, and the pressure to “do recovery right.

We’re joined by Brittany Braswell, a registered dietitian, sought-after public speaker, top-rated podcast host, and creator of The Joy-Filled Eater Course, where she helps Christian women break free from food guilt, body image struggles, and diet culture through a faith-centered, practical approach to food freedom. She’s known for her warm, relatable style and ability to help women experience real peace with food, without obsession or shame.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Recovery doesn't have to be perfect; small steps matter.

• Busyness can be an excuse that hinders recovery.

• Intention is more important than time spent on recovery.

• Perfectionism often leads to an all-or-nothing mentality.

• Accountability is crucial for maintaining progress in recovery.

• It's okay to consume convenience foods when necessary.

• Prioritize adequacy in nutrition over perfection.

• Breaking food rules can lead to greater freedom.

• Rest is essential for recovery and overall well-being.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Food Freedom

02:46 Brittany's Journey and Background

09:45 Challenges of Busy Lifestyles

15:12 Barriers to Recovery

20:03 Practical Steps for Recovery

20:38 Introduction to Intentional Eating

21:25 Setting Realistic Goals for Recovery

23:09 Creating a Plan for Food Freedom

26:12 The Importance of Accountability

29:01 Balancing Convenience and Nutrition

31:20 Overcoming Guilt Around Food Choices

36:01 Challenging Perfectionism in Eating

40:32 Final Thoughts on Small Steps to Recovery

If you're looking for faith-based food and body freedom, Maddox Nutrition offers compassionate expertise to support both your nutrition and your faith.

Don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!

Work with a Christian food freedom dietitian + use your health insurance: https://www.lieselmaddoxnutrition.com/

Sources/Links:

• Click HERE to lsten to Brittany's podcast, Faith-Filled Food Freedom.

• Learn more about taking a Christ-centered approach to food freedom inside The Joy-Filled Eater Course at www.brittanybraswellrd.com/course 

• Subscribe to Brittany's weekly VIP newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for FREE resources on body image, nutrition, and food freedom.

• Faith-Filled Food Freedom Episode 91: 4 Types of Rest and Why You Need a Sabbath
  

We’re breaking down what really happens to hunger cues during an eating disorder and throughout recovery, especially when hunger feels confusing, absent, or completely untrustworthy. This episode walks through how the body was designed to communicate hunger, what goes wrong when restriction or chronic dieting enters the picture, and why the loss of hunger signals is not a sign that the body no longer needs food.

This conversation offers both clinical insight and lived experience to normalize the fear and uncertainty that often surround eating in recovery.

In this episode, you’ll hear about how…

• Hunger cues can be confusing during eating disorder recovery.

• The body takes years to recalibrate hunger signals.

• Ignoring hunger cues can lead to their shutdown.

• Ghrelin and leptin regulate hunger as key hormones.

• Consistent nourishment helps restore hunger cues.

• Eating consistently is crucial for rebuilding trust with the body.

• Hunger can manifest in various ways beyond physical sensations.

• Structure in eating can aid recovery from eating disorders.

  
  

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Hunger Cues and Eating Disorders

01:56 The Science Behind Hunger Cues

03:20 Understanding Ghrelin and Leptin

06:32 The Impact of Ignoring Hunger Cues

09:44 Low Power Mode: The Body's Survival Mechanism

12:31 The Importance of Consistent Nourishment

15:55 Rebuilding Trust with Your Body

19:35 Conclusion and Encouragement for Recovery

Don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!

Work with a Christian food freedom dietitian + use your health insurance: https://maddoxnutrition.co/

Heal with food at your own pace: Purchase the Truth Based Nutrition Self-Paced Course https://maddoxnutrition.co/course 

We’re unpacking faith, food, and healing with our second guest on the pod, Anna Marie Long, RDN, CEDS, a dietitian who is deeply passionate about integrating faith into the healing journey. In this conversation, we talk about what it truly looks like to invite Jesus into our relationship with food and body image and why that spiritual connection matters in recovery. Our conversation explores common misunderstandings around feasting, fasting, and gluttony, including how these practices are often misused or taken out of context within Christian spaces. 

In this episode, you’ll hear about why and how…

• Letting Jesus into your healing journey is crucial.

• Feasting is often misunderstood and under-discussed.

• Fasting should focus on intimacy with God, not health.

• Praying about food guilt can help alleviate feelings of shame.

• Fasting can be approached safely and meaningfully.

• Gluttony is more about heart posture than food consumption.

• Judging others based on their eating habits is unhelpful.

• Understanding one's own heart is essential in addressing sin.

• Confessing struggles can lead to healing and support.

  
  

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Faith and Nutrition

02:40 Anna Marie's Food & Faith Journey

09:36 Misconceptions of Feasting, Fasting, and Gluttony

10:34 The Spiritual Meaning of Feasting

17:09 Overcoming Food Guilt in Social Settings

20:29 Understanding Fasting: Spiritual and Psychological Aspects

30:46 Defining Gluttony: Heart Posture vs. Behavior

37:06 Closing Thoughts: Truth in Nutrition

If you're looking for faith-based food and body freedom, Maddox Nutrition offers compassionate expertise to support both your nutrition and your faith.

Don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!

Work with a Christian food freedom dietitian + use your health insurance: https://www.lieselmaddoxnutrition.com/

Sources/Links:

Anna Marie’s Webite: annamarierd.com

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Nourished-Faith-Biblical-Perspective-Disorders/dp/B0DQH898K6/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

Instagram: @annamarie.rd

In this episode, which is part 2 of our GLP 1 conversation, we'll talk about why our intentions around weight loss matter, present more evidence-based research about the risks of these medications, and discuss why focusing only on the number on the scale can pull us away from a fuller picture of health. We'll also explore the spiritual side of this topic, including the pull toward vanity, the temptation to rely on quick fixes, and the deeper call to trust God with our bodies and our wellbeing. Treat this episode as a space to reflect, learn, and approach this conversation with clarity, discernment, and a grounded perspective rooted in faith.

In this episode, you’ll hear about how…

• BMI is an outdated metric that does not accurately reflect individual health

• Eating disorders pose significant health risks

• Eating disorders can stem from weight loss pursuits

• Vanity and pride can distract from spiritual growth and self-worth

• Idolatry in the pursuit of thinness can take precedence over faith

• Christians should reflect on their intentions behind using weight loss medications

  
  

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ozempic and Weight Loss for Christians

03:15 The Spiritual Perspective on Health and Body

06:26 Understanding Health Beyond Weight

09:08 The Risks of GLP-1 Medications

12:24 The Impact of BMI on Health Perception

14:04 The Dangers of Eating Disorders

16:59 Heart Issues Behind Weight Loss Motivation

18:36 Vanity, Pride, and Self-Worth

21:33 Idolatry and the Pursuit of Thinness

23:56 Trust, Humility, and Surrendering Control

26:32 Conclusion and Call to Action

Don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!

• Work with a Christian food freedom dietitian + use your health insurance: https://maddoxnutrition.co/

• Heal with food at your own pace: Purchase the Truth Based Nutrition Self-Paced Course https://maddoxnutrition.co/course 

  
  

Sources:

BMI and life expectancy study: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0287218

Eating disorder health consequences study: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjmed-2025-001438

Java With Juli podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/does-god-care-if-you-get-botox-584/id1116000318?i=1000732616623

In this episode, which is part 2 of our GLP 1 conversation, we'll talk about why our intentions around weight loss matter, present more evidence-based research about the risks of these medications, and discuss why focusing only on the number on the scale can pull us away from a fuller picture of health. We'll also explore the spiritual side of this topic, including the pull toward vanity, the temptation to rely on quick fixes, and the deeper call to trust God with our bodies and our wellbeing. Treat this episode as a space to reflect, learn, and approach this conversation with clarity, discernment, and a grounded perspective rooted in faith.

In this episode you'll hear about how...

• BMI is an outdated metric that does not accurately reflect individual health
• Eating disorders pose significant health risks
• Eating disorders can stem from weight loss pursuits
• Vanity and pride can distract from spiritual growth and self-worth
• Idolatry in the pursuit of thinness can take precedence over faith
• Christians should reflect on their intentions behind using weight loss medications

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ozempic and Weight Loss for Christians

03:15 The Spiritual Perspective on Health and Body

06:26 Understanding Health Beyond Weight

09:08 The Risks of GLP-1 Medications

12:24 The Impact of BMI on Health Perception

14:04 The Dangers of Eating Disorders

16:59 Heart Issues Behind Weight Loss Motivation

18:36 Vanity, Pride, and Self-Worth

21:33 Idolatry and the Pursuit of Thinness

23:56 Trust, Humility, and Surrendering Control

26:32 Conclusion and Call to Action

Don’t forget to hit subscribe, rate, and review the show to help reach more people with the message of food freedom!

• Work with a Christian food freedom dietitian + use your health insurance: https://maddoxnutrition.co/

• Heal with food at your own pace: Purchase the Truth Based Nutrition Self-Paced Course https://maddoxnutrition.co/course 

Sources:

BMI and life expectancy study: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0287218

Eating disorder health consequences study: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjmed-2025-001438

Java With Juli podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/does-god-care-if-you-get-botox-584/id1116000318?i=1000732616623