Ever feel like you need a vacation from your vacation because of how stressful eating away from home feels? If you've ever found yourself secretly Googling "how many calories are in a resort buffet plate" while poolside or mentally logging every bite of your beachside tacos, this episode is your breath of fresh, freedom-filled air. For the woman who loves Jesus but struggles to trust her body on vacation (or anywhere outside her regular routine), this episode will flip the script on what healthy...
Jun 24, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Can you truly pursue food freedom if you're secretly (or not-so-secretly) still hoping the number on the scale will go down? 🤔 For so many Christian women, the desire for food freedom collides hard with the lingering hope for weight loss. Maybe you’ve ditched the diets (or at least say you have), but deep down, there’s still that little voice whispering, “But what if I could still lose just a few pounds?” It can feel confusing, even discouraging, when you’re trying to trust your body and honor ...
Jun 17, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Did your dad’s words (or total silence) about your body leave a lasting impact? It’s time to unpack it. So many women carry invisible baggage when it comes to body image — and surprise, surprise — it often traces all the way back to dad. Whether your father constantly commented on your weight, praised thinness, or never said anything at all, those early messages stick… and they might be the sneaky root behind your current body struggles. In this episode, Brittany is pulling back the curtain on h...
Jun 10, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 160
If you’ve ever found yourself panicking about swimsuit season and typing “how to lose belly fat fast” into Google… this episode is your gentle but honest wake-up call. 👙 Summer should be a season of freedom—not frustration. But for so many women, warmer weather brings a wardrobe crisis and the lie that you need to “fix” your body before stepping outside in anything sleeveless. If you’ve ever skipped the beach or dreaded a BBQ because of body image struggles, this one’s for you. In today’s episo...
Jun 03, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 159
Have you ever heard your child say something negative about their body… and instantly knew they learned it from you? 😩 If your stomach dropped reading that, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not a bad mom. But if we don’t change the way we talk about our bodies, our kids will inherit that same negative narrative. And that cycle? It stops with you . This episode dives into the subtle, everyday ways your body image struggles might be shaping your children’s relationship with food and their b...
May 29, 2025•19 min
What if prioritizing your healing wasn’t selfish... but one of the most selfless things you could do? If you’re a woman who feels constantly tugged at from all directions—by your kids, your spouse, your work, your endless to-do list—and you’ve been putting your food freedom journey on the backburner because everyone else seems to need you more, this episode is the gentle wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. Let’s be real: trying to “do it all” while still feeling guilt for needing space is e...
May 27, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 157
What if staying consistent with your food freedom habits this summer didn’t mean doing more , but instead meant working with what you’re already doing ? When summer chaos hits—kids home 24/7, vacations, BBQs, alllll the snacks—it’s way too easy to toss your nourishing routines out the window and say, “I’ll start again in August.” But spoiler: that mindset only keeps you stuck in the cycle. This episode is your pep talk and practical guide for breaking that cycle without burnout, shame, or trying...
May 22, 2025•54 min
Summer is here, and with it comes busy schedules, kids at home, and the temptation to put your food freedom journey on hold. But what if this summer could actually be a season of growth and freedom — not a setback? In this episode of Faith-Filled Food Freedom, Brittany unpacks how you can stay on track with food freedom, even when life gets busy. If you’ve ever felt like summer means losing progress, skipping meals, or feeling stuck in a cycle of guilt, this episode is for you. You’ll learn prac...
May 20, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Is it really bad to gain weight? That’s the question we're diving into in this eye-opening episode of Faith-Filled Food Freedom. If you’ve ever worried about gaining weight in recovery, you’re not alone — but what if weight gain isn’t the villain you’ve been taught to fear? For many Christian women stuck in a cycle of restrictive eating or chronic dieting, the fear of gaining weight can feel overwhelming. But what if that fear is holding you back from true healing? In this episode, Brittany unpa...
May 15, 2025•14 min
Feeling like you need to “feel ready” before you can actually start your food freedom journey? That mindset might be what’s keeping you stuck. This episode tackles one of the biggest lies Christian women believe when it comes to healing their relationship with food and body image—that motivation is the key to finally making progress. But waiting to feel motivated often means waiting forever. If your progress keeps stalling out every time life gets busy (which is... always), this conversation wil...
May 13, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Is your relationship with food something you don’t want your kids to inherit? If Mother’s Day stirs up complicated feelings about your own upbringing—especially around food, body image, or diet culture—you’re not alone. Maybe your mom meant well , but you still remember the weight comments, the chronic dieting, or the unspoken “rules” at the dinner table. And now you’re a mom yourself, wondering… How do I make sure this ends with me? In today’s episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom Podcast , ...
May 08, 2025•22 min
Are you white-knuckling your way through food freedom, hoping your hustle will finally “work”? If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things — eating the fear foods, journaling the thoughts, memorizing the Scriptures — but still feel like you’re falling short in your healing journey, you’re not alone. There’s a reason you feel like you’re striving but not arriving, and this episode unpacks why your effort isn’t the answer…and what is. In today’s episode, Brittany shares a deeply per...
May 06, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Can’t stop thinking about food all day long—like, literally from the moment you wake up to the second your head hits the pillow? If your brain feels like a 24/7 food radio station that won’t turn off, you’re not alone. So many women find themselves obsessively thinking about what they should eat, shouldn’t eat, or how to “get it right” with food. But here’s the truth: this mental tug-of-war with food isn’t your fault—and it can be unlearned. In today’s episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom po...
May 01, 2025•13 min
Is your “discipline” actually keeping you stuck in shame, fear, and food rules you can't seem to shake? It’s easy to believe we’re just being “committed” or “healthy” when we say no to dessert or drag ourselves to the gym sick — especially when culture (and maybe even our church community) praises those choices. But what if those habits that look like discipline on the outside… are actually disordered behaviors on the inside? In today’s episode, Brittany unpacks the sneaky ways disordered eating...
Apr 29, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Ever wish you could talk to your husband about your body image struggles without it getting super awkward… or ending in tears? So many women feel stuck in silence, wondering how (or if) they should open up to their spouse about what they’re really going through. The fear of being misunderstood—or worse, dismissed—can keep you from having the honest connection you crave in your marriage. But here’s the truth: your body image battles don’t have to be a secret , and they definitely don’t have to be...
Apr 24, 2025•17 min
Does your body image make you want to turn the lights off and your husband away? 👀 If you've ever found yourself dodging intimacy or avoiding connection with your husband because of how you feel about your body, you're not alone—and you're definitely not broken. The truth? Struggles with body image can sneak into your marriage and create a wedge between you and the deep, vulnerable connection God designed you for. In today’s episode, Brittany is getting real (like, big girl panties required rea...
Apr 22, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Do you ever feel like if you don’t control every single thing about your body—your food, your weight, your workout routine—then everything will fall apart? What if that pressure to “keep it all together” is exactly what’s holding you back from healing your relationship with your body? This episode is for the woman who’s exhausted from trying to micromanage her appearance and just wants to feel free . If you’ve been hustling to reach that ever-moving “ideal body” goalpost, but still feel unsatisf...
Apr 17, 2025•15 min
We all know that social media can mess with our mental health—hello, comparison trap, body image spirals, and constant overwhelm—but what if it’s doing even more than that? What if it’s quietly chipping away at our joy, our purpose, and even our relationship with God? In today’s episode, Brittany sits down with Allie Marie Smith—author, speaker, and founder of Wonderfully Made—for a soul-stirring conversation about the unseen ways social media can impact our spiritual walk and overall well-being...
Apr 15, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Have you ever found yourself avoiding mirrors, dreading photos, or feeling a pang of embarrassment when you catch a glimpse of your reflection? If so, you’re not alone. Struggling with body image is something so many women face, and it can feel like an uphill battle. But here’s the good news—you don’t have to stay stuck in that shame spiral. In today’s episode of Faith-Filled Food Freedom, we’re diving into why so many of us feel embarrassed by our bodies and, more importantly, how we can start ...
Apr 10, 2025•13 min
What if the way you see your body isn’t the way it actually looks? You might think you’re seeing yourself clearly, but your brain could be distorting the image—without you even realizing it. Many women go through life assuming their reflection is an accurate representation of reality, when in fact, their body image is shaped by thoughts, emotions, and past experiences more than they know. In today’s episode, Brittany dives into what body dysmorphia actually is, why your brain creates these disto...
Apr 08, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 143
What if you could appreciate your body as it is while still making space for change? If you’ve ever felt caught between wanting to accept your body and also wanting to change it, you’re not alone. Culture often ties worth to appearance, but God never does. Your body is already good because He made it—full stop. But what if you still want to improve your health, strength, or energy? How do you pursue change without letting it define your worth? In today’s episode, Brittany breaks down how to navi...
Apr 03, 2025•11 min
Ever looked at a picture of yourself and thought, Wait... do I really look like that?! You're not alone! So many women experience a moment of shock (or even dread) when they see themselves in photos, leading to spirals of self-criticism and body insecurity. But why does this happen? And more importantly, how can you break free from letting pictures dictate how you feel about your body? In today’s episode, Brittany is breaking down why photos don’t always reflect reality and how your brain interp...
Apr 01, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Have you ever wished you could take the emotion out of food decisions and just know what works for your body? If you’ve ever felt guilty about what you eat or struggled with labeling foods as “good” or “bad,” this episode is for you. Brittany is diving into a surprising lesson from the hit TV show Bones and how it can transform the way you think about food. Yes, really! Instead of listening to the food police in your head, what if you approached eating like a food anthropologist—gathering data, ...
Mar 27, 2025•14 min
Ever wonder if your food rules, meal prep rituals, or anxiety around eating go beyond just “being careful”? If you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of obsessive food thoughts, hyper-detailed eating routines, or overwhelming guilt when things don’t go “just right,” you’re not alone. But what if this isn’t just about food? What if OCD is playing a bigger role than you realized? In today’s episode, Brittany sits down with OCD specialist Carrie Bock to explore the surprising ways OCD can show up in d...
Mar 25, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Ever feel like meal planning is just another way to box yourself into rigid food rules? You’re not alone! So many women avoid menu planning and meal prep because they think it means eating the same boring meals over and over again or losing the freedom to eat what they actually want . But what if meal planning could actually give you more flexibility, save you time, and help you nourish your body with ease? In today’s episode, Brittany sits down with Val Warner, a busy mom, corporate wellness ex...
Mar 20, 2025•39 min
Ever wish you could just sit down with someone who gets it and have them map out exactly what to do next on your food freedom journey? Well, friend, consider this episode your personal coffee chat where Brittany walks you through the exact steps she’d tell you to take if you were starting from scratch. So many Christian women struggling with body image and disordered eating feel stuck, not knowing where to begin or how to truly break free from diet culture. If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinni...
Mar 18, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 137
If you've ever felt stuck in a cycle of restricting, bingeing, and feeling ashamed about your body, you're not alone. Many women find themselves exhausted from diet after diet, wondering if they'll ever feel at peace with food and their bodies. In today’s episode, Brittany sits down with Vicki, a stay-at-home mom of two, who shares her powerful story of breaking free from disordered eating. Vicki opens up about her struggles with restrictive diets the emotional toll of body shame, and how findin...
Mar 13, 2025•23 min
Ever felt paralyzed by the fear that investing in your food freedom or body image work might be a waste of time and money? You're not alone. The fear of "failing" at recovery can keep you stuck in an exhausting cycle of trying harder on your own—and getting nowhere. In today’s episode, Brittany flips the script on this fear and helps you see what staying stuck is really costing you. She'll walk you through the hidden "fees" of obsessing over food and body image and show you how to reframe failur...
Mar 11, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Ever feel like you know what to do to find food freedom, but you just can’t seem to do it consistently? Like no matter how much you try, you're still feeling stuck in the same food and body struggles? You’re not alone—and it’s NOT because you’re lacking willpower or discipline. The truth is, breaking free from food guilt and body shame requires more than just good intentions. In this episode, Brittany Braswell, RDN, reveals the three most overlooked steps to making real, lasting progress in your...
Mar 06, 2025•13 min
Ever felt like you're stuck in the middle of suffering, wondering if God sees you? Maybe you're wrestling with chronic illness, struggling with food freedom, or just questioning why things feel so hard. If you've ever thought, "God, where are You in all of this?"—this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, Brittany sits down with Ivory Grainger, life coach and host of the Rise Up & Radiate podcast, to talk about suffering, faith, and how to hold onto hope when life feels unbearably har...
Mar 04, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 133
