<p>Do you ever have the thought, “I just want to learn how to eat NORMALLY”?</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…</strong></p>
<p>🍽️ A common holiday eating pitfall and how to avoid it</p>
<p>🤔 What “normal eating” actually means (and why it's okay to overeat sometimes)</p>
<p>🥗 How your mindset around “good” and “bad” foods affects enjoyment</p>
<p>🕰️ The role of flexibility in making holiday meals stress-free</p>
<p>🎉 A sneak peek at next week’s daily Thanksgiving series to support you all throughout the Thanksgiving week</p>
<p><strong>Resources mentioned:</strong></p>
<p>&gt; Join me inside <a href="http://www.brittanybraswellrd.com/course" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠<strong>The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE</strong>⁠</a> group coaching program</p>
<p><strong>Your Next Steps to Food Freedom &amp; Better Body Image:</strong></p>
<p>&gt; <a href="http://www.brittanybraswellrd.com/secret" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST⁠</a> 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</p>
<p>&gt; <a href="http://www.brittanybraswellrd.com/VIP" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.⁠</a></p>
<p>&gt; <a href="http://www.brittanybraswellrd.com/course" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course!⁠</a></p>
<p>Join our FREE community in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianwomeninrecovery" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Food Freedom &amp; Body Image Support for Christian Women⁠</a> Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, &amp; Jesus.</p>
<p>Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? <a href="http://www.speakpipe.com/jfepodcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here⁠</a> for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast!</p>
<p>If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-joy-filled-eater-podcast/id1658146214" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Apple Podcasts⁠</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7Bo0Z4VpiWozXR9ZgcaxZD" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Spotify⁠</a>. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfs_Mfco979Sg84sU55a5pA11y9CPTq7t96vA7pbsI8cuBLUQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠leave your podcast review here⁠</a> instead 😉.</p>
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<p><em>*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.</em></p>
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The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast | Food Freedom, Disordered Eating, Body Image, Christian Women

Brittany Braswell, RD | Eating Disorder Specialist, Nutrition & Body Image Coach

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

NOV 19, 202418 MIN
The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast | Food Freedom, Disordered Eating, Body Image, Christian Women

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

NOV 19, 202418 MIN

Description

<p>Do you ever have the thought, “I just want to learn how to eat NORMALLY”?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…</strong></p> <p>🍽️ A common holiday eating pitfall and how to avoid it</p> <p>🤔 What “normal eating” actually means (and why it's okay to overeat sometimes)</p> <p>🥗 How your mindset around “good” and “bad” foods affects enjoyment</p> <p>🕰️ The role of flexibility in making holiday meals stress-free</p> <p>🎉 A sneak peek at next week’s daily Thanksgiving series to support you all throughout the Thanksgiving week</p> <p><strong>Resources mentioned:</strong></p> <p>&gt; Join me inside <a href="http://www.brittanybraswellrd.com/course" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠<strong>The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE</strong>⁠</a> group coaching program</p> <p><strong>Your Next Steps to Food Freedom &amp; Better Body Image:</strong></p> <p>&gt; <a href="http://www.brittanybraswellrd.com/secret" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST⁠</a> 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</p> <p>&gt; <a href="http://www.brittanybraswellrd.com/VIP" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.⁠</a></p> <p>&gt; <a href="http://www.brittanybraswellrd.com/course" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course!⁠</a></p> <p>Join our FREE community in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianwomeninrecovery" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Food Freedom &amp; Body Image Support for Christian Women⁠</a> Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, &amp; Jesus.</p> <p>Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? <a href="http://www.speakpipe.com/jfepodcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here⁠</a> for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast!</p> <p>If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-joy-filled-eater-podcast/id1658146214" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Apple Podcasts⁠</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7Bo0Z4VpiWozXR9ZgcaxZD" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Spotify⁠</a>. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfs_Mfco979Sg84sU55a5pA11y9CPTq7t96vA7pbsI8cuBLUQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠leave your podcast review here⁠</a> instead 😉.</p> <p>Connect with Brittany on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brittanybraswellrd/?hl=en" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Instagram⁠</a></p> <p><em>*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.</em></p> <p><br /></p>