MERRY CHRISTMAS, and welcome to Day 4 of our 5 Days to a Peace-Filled Christmas series!

Today, not only are we wishing one another Merry Christmas, but we’re also celebrating the 200th episode of Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 🎉 And because this show would be nothing without YOU, today’s episode features several stories from our listeners about how the show is helping them develop a healthier relationship with food and body image.

Christmas can stir up so much pressure. Pressure to eat “perfectly.” Pressure to stay in control. Pressure to earn your way back into feeling worthy. But none of that determines one ounce of your value. Whether you’re navigating cravings, guilt, comparison, or the fear of “overdoing it,” Jesus is not tallying your choices. He is drawing near to you with grace.

In today’s celebratory 200th episode, you’ll hear the single food-freedom truth every Christian woman needs to hear on Christmas, along with powerful listener stories, voice messages, and encouragement that remind you you're not alone. You’ll also discover a grounding way to carry God’s truth about your identity into the rest of the holiday season.

PLUS, from Christmas Day through Dec. 28th, I’m giving YOU a gift of $200! When you enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater Course by 11:59pm CST on 12/28, you save $200 off lifetime access to this on-demand course.

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

🎄 A Christmas truth about your worth that uproots food guilt

💬 Heartfelt voice clips from listeners sharing their freedom stories

📖 A simple practice to anchor your identity in Scripture today

🌟 Why diet culture’s definition of value contradicts the gospel

💓 How Christ meets you in your tenderness, not your perfection

Resources mentioned:

Get $200 OFF The Joy-Filled Eater Course, Dec. 25th-Dec. 28th!

Join our podcast VIP email list at www.brittanybraswellrd.com/VIP to get access to all the free resources I’m sending this week to help you implement what you’re learning in each episode.

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

> 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom 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 @brittanybraswellrd

*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.

Welcome to Day 3 of our 5 Days to a Peace-Filled Christmas series!

Do you feel like your mind is constantly buzzing with food thoughts this week, no matter how hard you try to quiet them?

When holiday overwhelm rises, mental food chatter often ramps up right along with it. You may be wondering if your cravings mean you “lost control,” or why your brain won’t stop thinking about food. But that noise isn’t a sign of failure. It’s your body asking for support, not stricter rules.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear three simple, compassionate strategies to help quiet food noise so you can move through Christmas with more peace. You’ll also learn what your cravings are really trying to communicate and how to respond without spiraling into guilt, restriction, or all-or-nothing thinking.

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

🍪 Why food noise gets louder when key needs go unmet

🔍 A mindset shift that helps you interpret cravings with wisdom

🥖 How satisfaction becomes a tool for calming obsessive thoughts

🧘‍♀️ A grounding practice to reset your nervous system before acting on a craving

💡 Why adding foods (not restricting them) reduces mental overwhelm

Resources mentioned:

Join our podcast VIP email list at www.brittanybraswellrd.com/VIP to get access to all the free resources I’m sending this week to help you implement what you’re learning in each episode.

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

> 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom 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 @brittanybraswellrd

*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.

Welcome to Day 2 of our 5 Days to a Peace-Filled Christmas series!

Does your food anxiety get louder the moment holiday overwhelm hits?

When your mind is juggling pressure, expectations, emotional fatigue, and an endless to-do list, your nervous system shifts into survival mode, and suddenly food feels louder, scarier, and more urgent. Not because you lack willpower, but because overwhelm is hijacking your sense of safety.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear how overwhelm fuels food anxiety and a simple 30-second, faith-centered grounding practice to help you slow down before you spiral. This gentle rhythm helps your body return to safety so you can make choices from peace instead of panic.

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

🧠 Why overwhelm intensifies cravings, body checking, and intrusive thoughts

💨 A simple 4-step process that reconnects you to safety

💛 The reason you’re not “failing” when anxiety rises

✨ How slowing down becomes an act of leadership, not laziness

🙏 The example Jesus sets when your world feels rushed and overloaded

Resources mentioned:

Join our podcast VIP email list at www.brittanybraswellrd.com/VIP to get access to all the free resources I’m sending this week to help you implement what you’re learning in each episode.

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

> 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom 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 @brittanybraswellrd

*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.

Welcome to the first episode of our 5 Days to a Peace-Filled Christmas series!

If you’ve been feeling that holiday food anxiety creeping in already, you’re about to get the 2-minute reset your mind and body is begging for.

The days leading up to Christmas can stir up extra food thoughts, body checking, decision fatigue, and a whole lot of emotional noise. Even when you want to be calm, your nervous system may feel like it’s firing on all cylinders. If you’ve been wondering, “Why am I already stressed about the food stuff?”—you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear a simple, grounding reset you can use anytime the anxiety starts to rise. You’ll explore what’s actually happening inside your body, why this week tends to amplify stress, and how to respond with compassion instead of control. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about support, presence, and truth.

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

😬 Why your holiday food anxiety is your nervous system talking—not a personal failure

🌀 A gentle way to interrupt spiraling thoughts before the overwhelm kicks in

🧘‍♀️ A body-based check-in that helps you feel grounded again

😣 A surprising place tension hides in your body during stressful moments

🙏 A faith-rooted reminder that perfection is not God’s expectation for you

Resources mentioned:

Join our podcast VIP email list at www.brittanybraswellrd.com/VIP to get access to all the free resources I’m sending this week to help you implement what you’re learning in each episode.

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

> 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom 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 @brittanybraswellrd

*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.

Are you already dreading the food and body comments you know are coming this Christmas?

Those offhand remarks from family (like the comments about your plate, your body, or their latest diet) can hit some of the most tender places in your heart. They often come out of nowhere, and before you realize it, your brain is spiraling, your body tenses up, and peace feels like it just left the room. And that pressure makes it so easy to overthink, shut down, or disconnect from the moment you were hoping to enjoy.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear a compassionate, Christ-centered conversation to help you prepare before the comments begin. You’ll learn how to create emotional safety, communicate clearly, and stay grounded, without needing the perfect words or a flawless script.

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

🎯 Why people pressure is the #1 holiday stressor (and why it’s not your fault)

🗝️ The key part of boundary-setting that protects your peace

📝 Why you DON’T need a perfect response script, and what you DO need instead

🤝 The difference between honoring relationships and people-pleasing

💬 Simple, loving responses you can keep in your back pocket for triggering moments

Resources mentioned:

> Get access to the Handling Holidays Workshop on-demand for just $37 with code PODCAST.

Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:

> Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

> 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.

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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom 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 @brittanybraswellrd

*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.

Are you already overthinking the holiday party food before you even get there?

If you’ve ever walked into a family gathering feeling stressed about timing, food variety, comments, or the pressure to “eat the right way,” it makes sense that your body feels tense before the event even begins.

The holidays bring a lot of emotional, sensory, and relational noise, and your nervous system is simply trying to keep up. That pressure can make it easy to disconnect from your body and slip into restriction, guilt, or autopilot eating.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear a grace-filled conversation that helps you understand what’s happening underneath the surface, and what it looks like to stay grounded instead of spiraling. You’ll learn simple, Christ-centered ways to show up with more clarity and peace (without micromanaging your hunger or obsessing over the meal).

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

🧠 The real reason holiday food feels so overwhelming (it’s not what you think)

👥 The 3 kinds of pressure that stack up at holiday gatherings

🌿 How tuning in to your body helps you stop checking out

🍽️ A small shift that makes a HUGE difference when facing a table full of options

✝️ A Christ-centered mindset that helps you release guilt around food

Resources mentioned:

> Get access to the Handling Holidays Workshop on-demand for just $37 with code PODCAST.

Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:

> Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

> 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.

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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom 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 @brittanybraswellrd

*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.

Did you wake up after your holiday meal feeling guilty, uncomfortable in your body, or convinced you “need to get back on the bandwagon”?

If the shame spiral hit hard this week, this episode is for you.

Post-holiday guilt can make you feel frustrated with your body, stuck in obsessive food thoughts, and tempted to “make up for” what you ate. But nothing about one meal (or one day) is powerful enough to undo your health, your worth, or the work God is doing in you. This episode is here to help you breathe again, slow the panic, and find your footing.

In today’s episode, Brittany walks you through a simple, compassionate way to get out of the shame spiral without restricting, punishing, or resetting anything. She’ll show you how to reflect instead of react, how to build holiday rhythms that actually support your body, and how to approach this season with calm, clarity, and Christ-anchored confidence. If you’re feeling heavy, discouraged, or overwhelmed, this one is going to feel like a deep exhale.

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

🧱 The “Lego disaster” moment that explains exactly why the guilt spirals happen

🔄 The sneaky belief behind your urge to #startagainMonday

🧭 A reflection tool that will help you feel grounded after overeating

⏳ How to create simple, realistic nourishment + rest rhythms for the holidays

💣 The truth-bomb reminder about compassion, your body, and the freedom Christ designed for you

Resources mentioned:

> Episodes 47 & 48 on creating simple consistency rhythms

> Join the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women private Facebook community

> Get on the waitlist for The Stronger Collective

> Submit a 90-second voice note for the 200th episode at www.speakpipe.com/jfepodcast

Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:

> Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

> 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

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 @brittanybraswellrd

*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.

Is your mind already spiraling at the thought of holiday photos, food comments, or navigating Thanksgiving in a body you’re still learning to trust? If so, this episode is exactly what you need.

As body image anxiety ramps up for Christian women during the holiday season, the mental load often gets heavier, louder, and messier… kind of like when Brittany accidentally baptized her entire kitchen floor in a gallon of spilled milk. This episode takes that chaotic “milk river moment” and turns it into a reminder that what we really need in seasons of overwhelm isn’t more willpower. It’s more truth.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear 7 powerful scriptures to pray specifically on your hardest body-image days. Brittany breaks down how these verses can quiet intrusive thoughts, interrupt the comparison spiral, and help Christian women experience peace around holiday meals, family gatherings, and triggering comments.

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

🥛 The “milk river” moment that sets the stage for overloaded holiday thoughts

🧠 What’s really happening when intrusive food and body thoughts spike during the holidays

🙏 The surprising way praying Scripture can immediately shut down spiraling thoughts

📸 Why holiday photos tend to trigger body comparison, and how to respond with truth

💬 How to handle those unsolicited food and body comments from family members with confidence

Resources mentioned:

> Watch the Handling Holidays Workshop on-demand for just $37 with code PODCAST.

> Leave a short voice note for Brittany, sharing how Faith-Filled Food Freedom has impacted your life so she can celebrate with you for the 200th episode coming soon!: https://www.speakpipe.com/jfepodcast

> Episode 11. Why Psalm 139:14 Never Worked for Me (and What I Know Now)

Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:

> Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

> 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.

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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom 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 @brittanybraswellrd

*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.