Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition

Brittany Braswell - Non-Diet Registered Dietitian for Christian Women

Tired of obsessing over food, calories, or the scale? Googling “how to stop hating my body” at midnight? I get it, friend. I’m Brittany—a dietitian, Jesus-lover, and recovering perfectionist who believed diet culture’s lies for too long. In this podcast, we mix scripture, evidence-based nutrition, mental health, & a little grace to help you ditch food guilt, heal your body image, and finally embrace the freedom you were made for. If you’re ready to silence the diet noise, find food peace, & honor God with your health, this show is for you. So grab your Bible because your journey starts here.

  1. 2d ago

    228. The BEST Body Image Advice You’ll Ever Hear… And It Came From a 6-Year-Old // TINY TALKS SERIES (Part 5)

    Your body isn’t something to constantly fix, shrink, criticize, or obsess over. For so many people, body image feels heavy. You may not even realize how often you think about your body until you hear a child talk about hers with simplicity, curiosity, and zero spiral-y overthinking. And if you’ve spent years feeling disconnected from or disappointed in your body, it can feel almost strange to imagine seeing it as good. In today’s episode, you’ll hear the final conversation in my 5-part Tiny Talks series with my six-year-old daughter. We’re talking about body image, what kids notice about their bodies, and the very honest things they would change if given the chance. It’s sweet, funny, a little unhinged in the best way, and such a tender reminder that food freedom and body freedom don’t have to be nearly as complicated as diet culture has made them feel. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🌈 The body “upgrade” my six-year-old would choose, and honestly, it’s pretty iconic 🧒 A surprise sibling cameo with a very bold take on what would make bodies even cooler 💛 A tender reminder about why YOUR body is good, even when you don’t always feel that way 🧠 A simple kid-perspective moment on what happens when you stop thinking about your body all the time 🎙️ A sweet wrap-up to the Tiny Talks series, and why you’ll want to go back and listen to all five episodes If you haven’t done it yet, go back and listen to each of the Tiny Talks mini episodes for sweet, simple conversations on food freedom, nutrition, hunger, snacks, and body image from a kid’s perspective. Resources mentioned: > Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image. > Subscribe to Brittany's personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for weekly food freedom tips, funny memes, and personal stories from behind-the-scenes shenanigans to mom life craziness to personal lessons you can apply to your food freedom journey. > Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus. Want to help support this show? If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉. 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd *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.

    14 min
  2. Jun 23

    227. What My 6-Year-Old Gets Right About Snacks That Grown-Ups Overcomplicate // TINY TALKS SERIES (Part 4)

    Do you ever wonder if snacking between meals is something you shouldn’t be doing? For a lot of people, snacks come with a weird little side of guilt. You may have heard that snacking is unhealthy, that you should only eat at mealtimes, or that needing food between meals means you’re somehow doing something wrong. And when you’re trying to build more trust with your body, it can feel confusing to know when snacks are helpful, when they’re needed, and how to make them feel more satisfying. In today’s episode, you’ll hear part four of the Tiny Talks series with my six-year-old daughter. We’re talking all things snacks—why they matter, what can happen when you wait too long to eat, and how to think about snack foods in a way that feels simple instead of stressful. It’s funny, very unscripted, and a sweet reminder that snacks don’t have to be a problem to fix. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🐠 My six-year-old’s very strong feelings about a certain beloved snack food 😅 What can happen when you show up to dinner a little too ready to eat 💛 A simple way to think about making snacks more satisfying without turning it into a food rule 🍽️ Why snacks can actually help mealtime feel more peaceful 🎙️ A surprise guest appearance with a very specific sea salt caramel opinion Resources mentioned: > Subscribe to Brittany's personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for weekly food freedom tips, funny memes, and personal stories from behind-the-scenes shenanigans to mom life craziness to personal lessons you can apply to your food freedom journey. > Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image. > Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus. Want to help support this show? If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉. 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd *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.

    12 min
  3. Jun 16

    226. My 6-Year-Old Talks Hunger, Fullness, and Why You Get Hangry // TINY TALKS SERIES (Part 3)

    What if your body has been trying to talk to you… and you just need to learn how to listen? When you’ve spent years following food rules, ignoring hunger, pushing past fullness, or second-guessing every craving, trusting your body can feel really confusing. You may wonder if your hunger is “real,” if you should eat now or wait, or if fullness means you did something wrong. Diet culture has made something God designed with wisdom feel way more complicated than it needs to be. In today’s episode, you’ll hear the third mini conversation in my summer series with my six-year-old daughter. We’re talking about hunger cues, fullness cues, gymnastics snacks, post-activity hunger, and the very real spiritual gift of not becoming hangry in the car. It’s sweet, honest, unscripted, and such a simple reminder that your body is not a problem to control.  It’s something you can learn to care for. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🤸‍♀️ Why gymnastics makes Callie extra hungry afterward 😅 The very honest connection between hunger and whining 🍕 A real-life moment of waiting on pizza when everyone’s ready for dinner 💛 A simple conversation about how hunger and fullness actually feel in your body 🎙️ A reminder that listening to your body can start small, simple, and pressure-free Resources mentioned: > Subscribe to Brittany's personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for weekly food freedom tips, funny memes, and personal stories from behind-the-scenes shenanigans to mom life craziness to personal lessons you can apply to your food freedom journey. > Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image. > Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus. Want to help support this show? If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉. 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd *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.

    12 min
  4. Jun 9

    225. My 6-Year-Old’s Take on Vitamins, Carbs, and What Helps Your Body Feel Good // TINY TALKS SERIES (Part 2)

    What if learning about nutrition could feel less like a rulebook and more like curiosity? When you’ve spent years feeling stressed about food, even nutrition information can start to feel loaded. Carbs, fats, protein, vitamins—it can all get tangled up with fear, rules, and the pressure to “do it right.” And sometimes, even the helpful stuff starts to feel like one more thing you’re supposed to perfect. In today’s episode, you’ll hear the second mini conversation in my summer series with my six-year-old daughter. We’re keeping it simple, sweet, and completely unscripted as we talk about nutrients from a kid’s perspective. And honestly, there’s something really refreshing about hearing food and nutrition explained without all the shame, stress, or diet-culture baggage. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🥕 A kid-friendly conversation about vitamins and where they show up in food 🥛 A simple peek at macronutrients without turning food into a math problem 🍠 My 6-year-old’s thoughts on carrots, sweet potatoes, peppers, and the very real tragedy of food tasting bad 💛 A gentle reminder that your body needs more than one kind of nutrient to feel good 🎙️ The sweet chaos of an unscripted mom-and-daughter episode Resources mentioned: > Subscribe to Brittany's personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for weekly food freedom tips, funny memes, and personal stories from behind-the-scenes shenanigans to mom life craziness to personal lessons you can apply to your food freedom journey. > Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image. > Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus. Want to help support this show? If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉. 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd *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.

    9 min
  5. Jun 2

    224. Food Freedom Lessons from My 6-Year-Old: 2 Foods You Actually Shouldn’t Eat // TINY TALKS SERIES (Part 1)

    What would food freedom sound like if you asked a six-year-old? Sometimes food freedom can feel complicated because you’ve spent years sorting foods into “good,” “bad,” “healthy,” “unhealthy,” “allowed,” and “off-limits.” And even when you’re trying to break free from food guilt, those old categories can still sneak into your thoughts.  You may know in your head that all foods can fit, but your heart still wonders where wisdom, safety, and nourishment come in. In today’s episode, you’ll hear the very first mini conversation in a five-part summer series with my 6-year-old daughter.  These episodes were completely unplanned, totally unscripted, and honestly, one of the sweetest things I’ve ever recorded. We’re talking about food, nutrition, and body image from a kid’s perspective, and today’s tiny topic might surprise you in the best way. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🍓 A six-year-old’s take on whether there are “bad foods” 🥛 The two kinds of foods Callie says you probably shouldn’t eat 😅 A dramatic story about spoiled milk 💛 A simple reminder that food freedom doesn’t have to be so complicated 🎙️ The sweetest little beginning to this summer mini-series Resources mentioned: > Subscribe to Brittany's personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for weekly food freedom tips, funny memes, and personal stories from behind-the-scenes shenanigans to mom life craziness to personal lessons you can apply to your food freedom journey. > Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image. > Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus. Want to help support this show? If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉. 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd *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.

    7 min
  6. May 26

    223. When Diet Culture Gets Dressed Up as Discipleship: How to Spot Body Shame vs. Stewardship in the Church

    What if the thing you’ve been calling “biblical stewardship” is actually body shame wearing church clothes? If you love Jesus and want to honor God with your body, it can feel deeply confusing when food rules, body anxiety, and spiritual guilt all start sounding like the same voice. You may wonder whether caring about your health is wise, or whether you’re just slipping back into control.  And when Christian language gets tangled up with diet culture, it can leave you feeling like you haven’t just failed a plan, you’ve failed God. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my spicy dietitian hot take on what happens when diet culture gets dressed up as discipleship.  We’re talking about the subtle ways body shame can hide behind words like discipline, self-control, stewardship, and “taking care of your temple.” And if you’ve ever felt torn between wanting food freedom and wanting to be faithful, this conversation will help you start noticing what’s actually driving the way you relate to food and your body. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🔥 Why “Christianized diet culture” can feel so much heavier than regular diet culture 🪞 The sneaky body image beliefs that show up in mirrors, photos, jeans, and everyday moments 🥗 Why the same “healthy” choice can come from two very different places 📖 The faith-based language that can either point you toward freedom, or keep you stuck in shame 🕊️ A gentle but honest question to ask when a program, devotional, or teaching claims to be Christ-centered Resources mentioned: > Check out my blog post that goes along with this episode for even more strategies on how to take a Christ-centered approach to better body image. > Listen to episode 11 where Heather Creekmore helps to break down Psalm 139:14. > Subscribe to Brittany's personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for weekly food freedom tips, funny memes, and personal stories from behind-the-scenes shenanigans to mom life craziness to personal lessons you can apply to your food freedom journey. > Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image. > Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus. Want to help support this show? If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉. 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd *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.

    35 min
  7. May 19

    222. Hormone Health Without Food Rules: A Christian Conversation on Fertility, Periods, and Nutrition with Bekah Yawn

    What if your period, hormones, and fertility weren’t problems to control, but invitations to better understand your body and bring your struggles honestly before the Lord? If you’ve ever felt confused by your cycle, frustrated by missing periods, overwhelmed by hormone symptoms, or scared that nourishing your body will change it in ways you’re not ready for, this conversation is for you. It can feel so discouraging when your body seems unpredictable, especially when you’re also trying to honor God, heal your relationship with food, or prepare for a healthy future. And when the advice around hormones and fertility starts sounding like one giant “eat perfectly or else” rulebook, it can quickly stir up more anxiety than peace. In today’s episode, Brittany sits down with Bekah Yawn to talk about hormone health, fertility, periods, nutrition, and the spiritual side of caring for your body. You’ll hear a compassionate, faith-filled conversation about what your cycle may be revealing, why your period matters more than culture often tells you, and how to approach hormone support without diving headfirst into rigidity or food rules.  This episode will help you think differently about your body — not as something broken or annoying, but as something God created with purpose, wisdom, and care. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🩸 How your period may be giving you more information than you realize 🙏 The spiritual question that might feel scary to ask God, but could open the door to deeper healing 🥑 A gentler way to think about nutrition for hormone health without creating another list of food rules 🌿 What your body may be communicating when your cycle feels off, missing, painful, or unpredictable 💛 How to begin seeing your body with more compassion, curiosity, and awe for the way God designed it Resources mentioned: > Hear more from Bekah on her podcast, For the Love of Hormones > Connect with Bekah further at www.bekahyawn.com  > Subscribe to Brittany's personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for weekly food freedom tips, funny memes, and personal stories from behind-the-scenes shenanigans to mom life craziness to personal lessons you can apply to your food freedom journey. > Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image. > Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus. Want to help support this show? If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉. 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd *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.

    44 min
  8. May 12

    221. What Food Freedom Actually Looks Like on a Tuesday Afternoon

    What does food freedom actually look like in real life… when it’s not a highlight reel? You might think food freedom is something dramatic or obvious—but in your day-to-day life, it still feels like constant mental chatter, second-guessing, and pressure to “get it right.” Even when you’re trying to trust God and do things differently, there’s still this exhausting loop of overthinking food, questioning your body, and wondering if you’re messing it all up. And if you’re honest, part of you wonders… will it always feel this loud? In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what food freedom actually looks like in a normal, random Tuesday afternoon. Not the polished version, the real one. The kind that feels grounded and sustainable. You’ll start to see why the peace you’re craving isn’t found in doing more, but in thinking differently, and how that transformation really begins. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🧠 What “mental quiet” around food actually feels like (and why you may not even realize how loud it’s been) 🧭 The surprising shift that replaces all-or-nothing thinking in your everyday decisions 💭 The subtle way control is keeping you stuck in food anxiety (even when it feels helpful) 🤍 What trusting your body really looks like in real life, not just in theory 🔥 Why practicing this inside the right environment changes EVERYTHING about your progress Resources mentioned: > Get immediate access to ⁠The Joy-Filled Eater Course⁠ for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image. Want to help support this show? If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉. 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom! Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd. *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.

    19 min
5
out of 5
8 Ratings

About

Tired of obsessing over food, calories, or the scale? Googling “how to stop hating my body” at midnight? I get it, friend. I’m Brittany—a dietitian, Jesus-lover, and recovering perfectionist who believed diet culture’s lies for too long. In this podcast, we mix scripture, evidence-based nutrition, mental health, & a little grace to help you ditch food guilt, heal your body image, and finally embrace the freedom you were made for. If you’re ready to silence the diet noise, find food peace, & honor God with your health, this show is for you. So grab your Bible because your journey starts here.

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