125. Are You A Stress Eater? 4 Tips For Navigating Stress Without Relying on Food

Is stress sneaking into your life like a slow leak, leaving you reaching for food to cope?

Stress can feel overwhelming, like carrying a backpack filled with rocks—each new challenge adding more weight until it’s nearly unbearable. If you’ve found yourself turning to food to relieve stress or struggling to know how to manage it without overeating, you’re not alone. But what if there’s a better way to patch the leak instead of bailing water with a tiny cup?

In today’s episode, Brittany breaks down the connection between stress and emotional eating, sharing four simple strategies to help you navigate stress without relying on food. Whether you're feeling like stress has hijacked your hunger cues or you're just tired of feeling out of control, this episode will empower you with practical tools to lighten the load and build resilience.

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

🛶 A relatable analogy that explains why food can feel like a quick fix for stress

📚 How to uncover the root causes of your stress and tackle them effectively

⛽ Why stress throws off your “fuel gauge” and how to recalibrate it

🔧 Why it’s okay to eat for emotional reasons—and how to make it work for you

💪 How movement can be a game-changer for releasing tension in your body

Resources mentioned:

> Download your free Needs Assessment

> Claim your free 7-day membership inside The Stronger Collective App for movement inspiration

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> 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

> 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.

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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.