111. Struggling with Disordered Eating While Dating? How to Use Singleness to Prepare for a Thriving Marriage with Grace McCready

Dating while battling disordered eating or poor body image can feel like you're dragging a secret suitcase filled with fear, shame, and self-doubt into every interaction. So, how do you navigate singleness in a way that helps you break free from these struggles and sets you up for a healthier, more joy-filled marriage?

In today’s episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast, Brittany Braswell and special guest, Grace McCready, take a deep dive into the intersection of disordered eating, body image, and relationships. They unpack how a season of singleness can be a sacred space to heal, grow, and prepare for the marriage you’ve been praying for. 

With wit, grace, and a whole lot of real talk, Grace and Brittany highlight the opportunities singleness offers to untangle food fears and embrace God’s truth about your worth. Whether you’re actively dating or simply dreaming of your future marriage, this episode will leave you feeling encouraged, equipped, and ready to rewrite the script on how your relationship with food impacts your relationships with others.

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

💔 How disordered eating habits can sabotage your dating life

🙏 Why singleness is an invitation to grow spiritually and emotionally

🌱 The essential mindset shifts for preparing your heart for marriage

💡 Creative ways to start healing your body image before “I do”

✨ Encouragement to embrace grace over perfection in your journey

Ready to thrive in singleness and prepare for a marriage rooted in love, truth, and freedom? Tune in now!

Listen to Grace and I on episode 28 here: What Spiritual Recovery from Disordered Eating Actually Looks Like with Grace McCready

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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.