The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast | Food Freedom, Disordered Eating, Body Image, Christian Women

Brittany Braswell, RD | Eating Disorder Specialist, Nutrition & Body Image Coach
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The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast | Food Freedom, Disordered Eating, Body Image, Christian Women

The go-to podcast for Christian women who love Jesus, feel like their body is never good enough, and wish food didn’t feel SO complicated. Do you feel constant anxiety when it comes to deciding how you're going to fuel your body? Does negative body image rule your thought life? Hey, I'm Brittany Braswell, Registered Dietitian and food freedom coach for Christian women! On this podcast, I'll teach you how to: 👉🏻 Overcome food and body related fears 👉🏻 Find lasting freedom from disordered eating and negative body image 👉🏻 And learn how to invite the Lord into your relationship with food

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    110. THANKSGIVING SERIES DAY 5 // What If You Didn’t Have to ‘Make Up’ for Your Holiday Meal? Use These 4 Proven Steps to Achieve Lasting Food Freedom

    Have you ever found yourself stuck in a spiral of guilt and anxiety the day after a holiday meal, wondering how to “fix” what you ate? What if I told you there’s a way to break free from this exhausting cycle? Welcome to Day 5 of our 5-part Thanksgiving Week series as we talk through so many women’s spiraling thought process post-holiday meal – “What do I do now to make up for how I ate?” In this episode, we’re diving into 4 proven steps to help you break free from the guilt and shame often tied to holiday eating. You’ll learn how to ditch the need for compensation, focus on lasting freedom, and step confidently into a life where food doesn’t control you anymore. All throughout this week, you’ve been getting tons of tactical strategies that you can implement right away to help make this Thanksgiving season one that’s full of peace and joy. PLUS, this week only, my Christ-centered food freedom and body image program, The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE, is on sale from October 25th to December 2nd! If you’re ready to finally experience lasting freedom from the bondage of food guilt and body shame, then check it out now before this deal expires! 💥 Use code LETSDOTHIS to save $100 off your enrollment and get a BONUS deep dive 1:1 coaching call with Brittany when you choose the single installment option. Other resources from today’s episode:📲 Join our free Facebook community for more support, encouragement, and holiday tips. Connect with Brittany on Instagram *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.

    20 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    109. THANKSGIVING SERIES DAY 4 // How to Stay on Track This Thanksgiving: Simple Accountability Strategies for Food Freedom

    What if you could walk into this holiday season knowing with 97% confidence that you won’t fall into the traps of bingeing, restricting, or over-exercising? Welcome to Day 4 of our 5-part Thanksgiving Week series. Today’s episode is all about what to do on those days when you’re just not feeling it – when you’re not even sure you actually want to recover. In this episode, I’m sharing three practical strategies to help you create effective accountability that keeps you on track with your food freedom goals. You’ll learn the difference between support and accountability (spoiler: they’re not the same!), how to choose the right accountability partner, and the best way to set yourself up for success—without waiting until the day’s over to course-correct.  Whether you’ve got a plan in place or you’re starting from scratch, this episode will help you confidently navigate Thanksgiving with more peace and joy. PLUS, this week only, my Christ-centered food freedom and body image program, The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE, is on sale from October 25th to December 2nd!  If you’re ready to finally experience lasting freedom from the bondage of food guilt and body shame, then check it out now before this deal expires! Use code LETSDOTHIS to save $100 off your enrollment and get a BONUS deep dive 1:1 coaching call with Brittany when you choose the single installment option. Other resources from today’s episode: 📲 Join our free Facebook community for more support, encouragement, and holiday tips Listen to the rest of the episodes in this series by starting at episode 106. Connect with Brittany on Instagram *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.

    17 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    108. THANKSGIVING SERIES DAY 3 // Navigating Food Comments from Family: Protecting Your Boundaries This Thanksgiving

    What do you do when a family member won’t stop commenting on your plate, your body, or their latest diet? 😬 Welcome to Day 3 of our 5-part Thanksgiving Week series, where we’re tackling how to handle food and body comments at the holiday table with grace and confidence. In today’s episode, Brittany shares two practical strategies to help you set boundaries around food and body talk before the holiday dinner begins. You’ll also learn how to communicate expectations and follow through if those boundaries aren’t respected—all while maintaining peace during the season. All throughout this week, you’re getting tactical, Christ-centered strategies to help make Thanksgiving a holiday full of joy and freedom instead of food guilt and body shame. PLUS, this week only, Brittany’s signature food freedom and body image program, The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE, is on sale through December 2nd! If you’re ready to experience lasting freedom from food guilt and body shame, now’s the time to join. Use code LETSDOTHIS to save $100 off your enrollment and get a BONUS deep-dive 1:1 coaching call when you choose the single installment option! Other resources from today’s episode: 📲 Join our free Facebook community for more support, encouragement, and holiday tips. 🎧 Listen to Episode 107, Break the Cycle: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Freedom from Food Triggers This Thanksgiving Connect with Brittany on Instagram *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.

    11 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    107. THANKSGIVING SERIES DAY 2 // Break the Cycle: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Freedom from Food Triggers This Thanksgiving

    Ever feel like holiday stress and food triggers have you spinning in circles? 😵‍💫 What if you had a simple, step-by-step process to stop those spirals before they lead to unwanted behaviors? Welcome to Day 2 of our 5-part Thanksgiving Week series, where we’re walking you step-by-step through a super tactical strategy to help you avoid engaging in disordered behaviors, even after you’ve been triggered! In today’s episode, Brittany shares her go-to tool, the Behavior Chain Analysis, which can help you trace the steps between your triggers and behaviors—and teach you how to break the cycle right where it starts. You’ll learn how to identify what’s really setting you off, what makes you more vulnerable to these triggers, and the key steps to make sure those triggers don’t dictate your behavior this holiday season. Over the next several days, you’ll be getting a handful of tactical strategies that you can implement right away to help make this Thanksgiving season one that’s full of peace and joy. PLUS, this week only, Brittany’s Christ-centered food freedom and body image program, The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE, is on sale from October 25th to December 2nd!  If you’re ready to finally experience lasting freedom from the bondage of food guilt and body shame, then check it out now before this deal expires! Use code LETSDOTHIS to save $100 off your enrollment and get a BONUS deep dive 1:1 coaching call with Brittany when you choose the single installment option. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss Day 3 of this series, where you’re gonna learn how to navigate triggering food and body comments from family and friends. Other resources from today’s episode: 📲 Join our free Facebook community for more support, encouragement, and holiday tips. Connect with Brittany on Instagram *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

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    106. THANKSGIVING SERIES DAY 1 // How to Handle Thanksgiving Without Obsessing Over Calories

    Are you treating Thanksgiving like a high-stakes final exam, worried that every food choice will make or break your progress? What if the holiday meal could be about joy and celebration instead of stress and control? Welcome to Day 1 of our 5-part Thanksgiving Week series, where we’re tackling one of the biggest hurdles so many women face at holiday gatherings—worrying and obsessing over food. In today’s episode, Brittany unpacks 3 simple, practical strategies to help you ditch calorie counting and food anxiety so you can truly enjoy your Thanksgiving. You’ll learn how to reframe your mindset around holiday meals, shift your focus to what really matters, and practice celebration over control—all without spiraling into guilt or restriction. And this is just the beginning!  Over the next several days, you’ll be getting a handful of tactical strategies that you can implement right away to help make this Thanksgiving season one that’s full of peace and joy. PLUS, this week only, my Christ-centered food freedom and body image program, The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE, is on sale from October 25th to December 2nd!  If you’re ready to finally experience lasting freedom from the bondage of food guilt and body shame, then check it out now before this deal expires! Use code LETSDOTHIS to save $100 off your enrollment and get a BONUS deep dive 1:1 coaching call with Brittany when you choose the single installment option. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss Day 2 of this series, where Brittany shares a step-by-step guide for overcoming food triggers and breaking the cycle of disordered eating behaviors this Thanksgiving. Other resources from today’s episode: 📲 Join our free Facebook community for more support, encouragement, and holiday tips. 🎧 Want more encouragement this holiday season? Check out Episode 8, Food Has No Calories: Nutritional Biochemistry Revealed. Connect with Brittany on Instagram *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.

    11 min

  6. NOV 19

    105. How to Be a Normal Eater (Even During the Holidays)

    Do you ever have the thought, “I just want to learn how to eat NORMALLY”? Navigating holiday meals without falling into the restrict-binge cycle can be tough – especially when every event seems centered around food. For many of us, the idea of eating “normally” feels impossible, leading to frustration and guilt. In this episode, we’re diving into what it means to eat normally—even when you're surrounded by all the holiday foods and social events. In today’s episode, Brittany shares practical insights on how to approach holiday meals without feeling pressured to restrict or save up for one “big meal.” She explores what normal eating really looks like and why learning to trust your body around food is key. Tune in to discover a flexible, enjoyable approach to eating that will help you feel confident, satisfied, and in control all season long. A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🍽️ A common holiday eating pitfall and how to avoid it 🤔 What “normal eating” actually means (and why it's okay to overeat sometimes) 🥗 How your mindset around “good” and “bad” foods affects enjoyment 🕰️ The role of flexibility in making holiday meals stress-free 🎉 A sneak peek at next week’s daily Thanksgiving series to support you all throughout the Thanksgiving week Resources mentioned: > Join me inside ⁠The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE⁠ group coaching program Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image: > ⁠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 > ⁠Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.⁠ > ⁠Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course!⁠ 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. 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 Joy-Filled Eater Podcast! If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ or ⁠Spotify⁠. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can ⁠leave your podcast review here⁠ instead 😉. Connect with Brittany on ⁠Instagram⁠ *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.

    18 min

  7. NOV 12

    104. Guilt-Free Fall Recipes To Nourish Your Body (Without Feeling Deprived)

    Is it possible to enjoy fall foods without guilt or feeling deprived? In this episode, we tackle the all-too-common struggle of feeling guilty over food choices during the fall season. If you've ever felt anxious about eating seasonal foods, or caught yourself assigning "good" and "bad" labels to certain foods, this episode is for you. We’re diving into what it means to eat in a way that’s both satisfying and nourishing—without the mental tug-of-war that can come from rigid food rules. Today, I’ll guide you through simple ways to enjoy all the flavors of fall while keeping guilt and deprivation off the table. You’ll walk away with 3 of my favorite go-to fall recipes PLUS insights that are designed to help you focus on what really matters, so you can be present and truly enjoy this season! A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🍂 A powerful mindset shift to approach fall foods without restriction 😔 Why “guilt” isn’t an ingredient in any recipe 3️⃣ Three of my go-to delicious & nutritious fall recipes ✨ The spiritual side of nourishment and gratitude in food 💡 Practical tips to add flavor and freedom to your meals this season Resources mentioned: > Download all the recipes from this episode HERE! > Join me inside The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE coaching program Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image: > 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 > Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list. 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. 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 Joy-Filled Eater Podcast! If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉. Connect with Brittany on Instagram *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.

    20 min

  8. NOV 5

    103. How to Handle Fasting as a Christian Woman When You're Struggling with Disordered Eating or Negative Body Image (Part 2)

    Ever wondered if you can be a faithful Christian and not fast, especially if you struggle with food relationships? Or maybe you’ve felt called to do a spiritual fast but are unsure on how to approach it.  This episode will help you navigate the complexities of fasting, shedding light on its spiritual significance while addressing the challenges that come with it. In part two, of this two-part series on fasting, we’ll explore the biblical foundations of fasting and dive deeper into how fasting can be incorporated into your life while building a healthy relationship with both food and faith.  Topics discussed in this episode include:  ⛪️ Why there's no such thing as a “good” Christian and what the Bible says about earning holiness ❤️ Is fasting a requirement as a Christian? You're about to find out! 🍽 The critical different between fasting and self-deprivation 🙏 Alternatives to traditional fasting when you're working to repair your relationship with food Resources mentioned:  Amy Connell’s episode on the physical impacts of fasting Resources mentioned: Click here to listen my friend Amy Connell’s episode on the physical dangers of intermittent fasting on the Graced Health podcast. Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image: > 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 > Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list. > Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course! 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. 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 Joy-Filled Eater Podcast! If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉. Connect with Brittany on Instagram *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.

    17 min
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The go-to podcast for Christian women who love Jesus, feel like their body is never good enough, and wish food didn’t feel SO complicated. Do you feel constant anxiety when it comes to deciding how you're going to fuel your body? Does negative body image rule your thought life? Hey, I'm Brittany Braswell, Registered Dietitian and food freedom coach for Christian women! On this podcast, I'll teach you how to: 👉🏻 Overcome food and body related fears 👉🏻 Find lasting freedom from disordered eating and negative body image 👉🏻 And learn how to invite the Lord into your relationship with food

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