157. How to Make Time for Your Recovery When It Feels Like Everyone Needs You All the Time

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 exhausting. But your recovery doesn’t have to get lost in the chaos of life. In this episode, Brittany busts the lie that taking care of your health, rest, and spiritual growth is indulgent—and instead shows you how it can actually bless those around you.

In today’s episode, Brittany shares a candid story about wrestling with guilt while taking a break from her family—and the freedom she found on the other side. She dives into the truth about what self-care really means (hint: it’s not what culture says), and she unpacks how Christian women can walk out recovery with intentionality, even in the midst of a full life. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on fumes and still coming in last place on your own priority list, this one’s for you.

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

🛫 A faith-filled reframe of the “oxygen mask” metaphor that’ll hit way deeper than travel advice

😬 The one lie about self-care most Christian women believe—and why it’s keeping you stuck

💡 Why putting yourself on your to-do list isn’t optional (even if it feels impossible)

💖 A biblical story that proves prioritizing your needs isn’t just OK—it’s praiseworthy

👣 How to create a legacy of self-compassion and food peace for your family—starting now

Resources mentioned:

> Grab your own set of my FAVORITE reusable snack containers to make snacktime quicker & easier for you (and your kids!) this summer.

> Download these FREE Summer Schedule Printables from Raising Kids WIth Purpose

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> 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.