The Body Ally Podcast

Kerrie Nygard
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For decades, women of faith have been sold the lie that the answer to a healthy weight is more rules, more restriction, and more willpower. We’ve been told to white-knuckle our way through cravings, to punish our bodies into submission, and to measure our worth by the scale. We’ve been told that “discipline” is the answer - that if we could just pray harder, try harder, or eat cleaner, we’d finally have peace. But here’s the truth: you were never meant to live in bondage to food or in battle with your body. Your Creator designed your body as a vessel - not an enemy. And when you step into partnership with her, everything changes. That’s why I created the Body Ally™ Movement: to help women of faith silence the food chatter, end the obsession, and finally walk in the freedom they’ve been praying for.

  1. 19h ago

    To Calorie Count or Not

    In this episode, Kerrie Nygard dives into the nuances of calorie counting, restrictive diets, and the ways diet culture can shape our relationship with food, our bodies, and our health. Kerrie explores what happens in the brain and body when we rely on rigid food rules, calorie tracking, and restriction, and why these approaches can leave us feeling disconnected from our bodies and stuck in cycles of guilt and striving. Drawing from her holistic approach to health, Kerrie offers a different perspective—one rooted in self-trust, body awareness, and compassionate care. She shares why lasting health isn't about perfection or constantly trying to control your body, but about learning to listen to and support it in a sustainable way. Whether you've struggled with calorie counting, restrictive dieting, or simply want a healthier relationship with food and your body, this episode will encourage you to move away from fear and control and toward trust, freedom, and long-term well-being. Learn More: www.kerrienygard.com www.thebodyally.com/fbf Get my Free Mini-Training and Worksheet Download called "Freedom from Food Cravings": https://www.kerrienygard.com/ffc-guide-1

  2. Aug 25

    “Swimsuit ready” & other Dumb Phrases

    In this episode, Kerrie Nygard explores the harmful messages about body image that can become intertwined with Christian culture, diet mentality, and the way we understand health. She challenges the idea that our bodies need to be fixed, controlled, or changed before they can be worthy of love and reminds us that our bodies are gifts from God. Drawing from biblical truth, personal experience, and her holistic approach to health, Kerrie unpacks the subtle messages that can lead women to associate their worth with their appearance, weight, or ability to follow certain food and health rules. She offers a different perspective—one rooted in unconditional love, acceptance, gratitude, and the truth of who God created us to be. You'll discover how diet culture and faith-based body messages can sometimes reinforce shame and striving, and why learning to accept and care for your body doesn't mean giving up on your health. Instead, body acceptance can become a powerful foundation for pursuing health from a place of love rather than fear, guilt, or self-punishment. Whether you've struggled with body image, felt pressure to change your appearance, or simply want to develop a healthier and more grace-filled relationship with your body, this episode will encourage you to see yourself and your body through a new lens. This episode is a reminder that your body is not a problem to solve or a source of shame. It is a gift from God, worthy of compassion, care, gratitude, and unconditional love. Learn More: www.kerrienygard.com www.thebodyally.com/fbf Get my Free Mini-Training and Worksheet Download called "Freedom from Food Cravings": https://www.kerrienygard.com/ffc-guide-1

  3. Aug 18

    An Unknown Reason for Overeating and Binge Eating

    In this episode, Kerrie Nygard explores the unseen psychological barriers that can drive overeating and binge eating—and why lasting change often requires more than simply knowing what to eat. She shares how our thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and deeply rooted patterns can influence the way we relate to food and our bodies. Drawing from her experience as a holistic health coach, Kerrie unpacks the powerful connection between mindset, self-belief, and the brain’s ability to change. She explains how neuroplasticity can help us understand why unhealthy patterns become so ingrained—and, more importantly, how we can begin creating new pathways that support healthier choices and lasting transformation. You'll discover why willpower alone isn't always enough, how the beliefs you hold about yourself can impact your health journey, and how shifting your mindset can help break the cycle of overeating and binge eating. Kerrie offers practical encouragement for developing greater awareness, building self-trust, and creating sustainable habits that support your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This episode is a reminder that you are not broken or destined to remain stuck in unhealthy patterns. With the right understanding, intentional mindset shifts, and a willingness to believe that change is possible, you can begin creating a healthier relationship with food—and with yourself. Learn More: www.kerrienygard.com www.thebodyally.com/fbf Get my Free Mini-Training and Worksheet Download called "Freedom from Food Cravings": https://www.kerrienygard.com/ffc-guide-1

  4. Aug 11

    Your Past History Is Why You Can’t Reach Your Weight Loss Goal

    In this episode, Kerrie Nygard shares a faith-based approach to transforming your relationship with your body and food by exploring the powerful connection between your thoughts, beliefs, and identity. She explains how the way you think about yourself shapes your habits, influences your health, and impacts your ability to experience lasting freedom. Drawing from biblical truth, personal experience, and holistic coaching, Kerrie highlights the importance of cultivating awareness, replacing lies with God's truth, and learning to approach yourself with love instead of criticism. She offers practical insights to help you recognize unhelpful thought patterns and embrace an identity rooted in who God says you are—not in your appearance, performance, or the number on the scale. You'll discover how true transformation begins from the inside out. As your beliefs align with God's truth, caring for your body becomes an act of gratitude and stewardship rather than striving or self-punishment. Whether you're feeling stuck in negative thinking or longing for a healthier relationship with food and your body, this episode will encourage you to take your next step with hope and confidence. This episode is a reminder that lasting change doesn't come from willpower alone—it comes from renewing your mind, embracing your God-given identity, and choosing truth and love every step of the way. Learn More: www.kerrienygard.com www.thebodyally.com/fbf Get my Free Mini-Training and Worksheet Download called "Freedom from Food Cravings": https://www.kerrienygard.com/ffc-guide-1

  5. Aug 4

    The Smokescreen: How Diet Culture Victimizes Everyone.

    In this episode, Kerrie Nygard explores the harmful messages of diet culture and the freedom that comes from embracing a faith-based approach to health and body image. She shares how years of dieting, striving, and chasing unrealistic standards can disconnect us from the truth of who God created us to be. Drawing from her personal journey, biblical wisdom, and holistic coaching experience, Kerrie unpacks the myths that keep women trapped in cycles of shame and body dissatisfaction. She offers practical encouragement for breaking free from the pursuit of perfection and learning to care for your body with compassion, gratitude, and grace. You'll discover how body acceptance isn't about giving up on your health—it's about honoring your body as a gift from God while cultivating habits that support your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Whether you've struggled with dieting for years or simply want a healthier relationship with food and your body, this episode provides hope and practical tools to help you move forward. This episode is a reminder that your worth is never defined by a number on the scale. You are deeply loved by God, and your body is worthy of care, respect, and kindness exactly as it is today. Learn More: www.kerrienygard.com www.thebodyally.com/fbf Get my Free Mini-Training and Worksheet Download called "Freedom from Food Cravings": https://www.kerrienygard.com/ffc-guide-1

  6. Jul 28

    Are GLP-1’s Bad for Long Term Results?

    In this episode, Kerrie Nygard explores the growing conversation around GLP-1 medications for weight loss and how they can fit within a compassionate, faith-based approach to health. She shares a balanced perspective on what these medications are, how they work, and why they're becoming an option for many people seeking support on their health journey. Drawing from evidence-based information and her holistic coaching approach, Kerrie discusses the potential benefits, limitations, and risks of GLP-1 medications while addressing common misconceptions. She encourages listeners to move beyond shame and diet culture so they can make informed decisions that align with their health goals and values. You'll learn how GLP-1 medications fit into a broader picture of sustainable health, alongside nutrition, movement, mindset, and spiritual well-being. Whether you're considering a GLP-1 medication, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about these treatments, this episode offers practical insights to help you navigate the conversation with confidence and grace. This episode is a reminder that your health journey is personal, and caring for your body means making thoughtful choices that honor both your physical health and your God-given worth. Learn More: www.kerrienygard.com www.thebodyally.com/fbf Get my Free Mini-Training and Worksheet Download called "Freedom from Food Cravings": https://www.kerrienygard.com/ffc-guide-1

  7. Jul 21

    Clothing sizes and Dieting

    In this episode, Kerrie Nygard explores how to break free from the emotional weight we often attach to clothing sizes and body image. She shares practical mindset shifts that help women stop measuring their worth by a number on a tag and begin seeing clothing as something that serves their body—not something their body has to fit into. Drawing from her personal experience and a faith-based perspective, Kerrie explains why clothing sizes are inconsistent, arbitrary, and never a reflection of your value. She encourages listeners to release the pressure to shrink themselves to fit into old clothes and instead embrace the body they have today with compassion and respect. You'll learn how to let go of diet mentality, navigate body changes with greater confidence, and make choices that support both your physical and emotional well-being. Kerrie also offers practical encouragement for building a wardrobe that fits comfortably, reducing body shame, and creating a healthier relationship with both your body and the clothes you wear. Whether you've struggled with sizing up, hanging on to clothes that no longer fit, or feeling discouraged every time you get dressed, this episode provides practical tools to help you experience more freedom, confidence, and peace. This episode is a reminder that your worth has never been determined by the size of your clothing. Your body deserves comfort, care, and kindness exactly as it is today. Learn More: www.kerrienygard.com www.thebodyally.com/fbf Get my Free Mini-Training and Worksheet Download called "Freedom from Food Cravings": https://www.kerrienygard.com/ffc-guide-1

  8. Jul 14

    How Travel without Going Off Track

    In this episode, Kerrie Nygard shares practical strategies for navigating travel without slipping back into diet mentality or food anxiety. Whether you're heading out for a vacation, work trip, or family gathering, she explains how to approach food and your body with confidence, flexibility, and peace. Drawing from her coaching experience and a faith-based perspective, Kerrie explores why travel often triggers the urge to control food and how to shift away from scarcity thinking. She reminds listeners that food is abundant, your body is always with you, and you don't have to earn or "make up for" enjoying your trip. You'll learn how to let go of all-or-nothing thinking, trust your body's cues in unfamiliar environments, and stay connected to your health without obsessing over every meal. Kerrie also shares practical mindset shifts that help you enjoy local foods, manage travel disruptions, and return home without guilt or feeling like you need to "get back on track." Whether travel has historically led to overeating, restrictive eating, or body image struggles, this episode offers practical tools to help you maintain a healthy relationship with food no matter where you are. This episode is a reminder that freedom with food doesn't disappear when you travel—it goes with you, allowing you to fully experience the people, places, and moments that matter most. Learn More: www.kerrienygard.com www.thebodyally.com/fbf Get my Free Mini-Training and Worksheet Download called "Freedom from Food Cravings": https://www.kerrienygard.com/ffc-guide-1

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For decades, women of faith have been sold the lie that the answer to a healthy weight is more rules, more restriction, and more willpower. We’ve been told to white-knuckle our way through cravings, to punish our bodies into submission, and to measure our worth by the scale. We’ve been told that “discipline” is the answer - that if we could just pray harder, try harder, or eat cleaner, we’d finally have peace. But here’s the truth: you were never meant to live in bondage to food or in battle with your body. Your Creator designed your body as a vessel - not an enemy. And when you step into partnership with her, everything changes. That’s why I created the Body Ally™ Movement: to help women of faith silence the food chatter, end the obsession, and finally walk in the freedom they’ve been praying for.

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  • Creator
    Kerrie Nygard
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Body Ally Podcast

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