The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast | Food Freedom and Body Image Support for Christian Women

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.

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.

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.

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

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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

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