<p>What if the way you’re approaching your 2026 goals is quietly working against the very freedom you’re praying for?</p><p>As the year wraps up, there’s often an unspoken pressure to get ahead — to think harder, plan better, and finally figure yourself out. That urgency can feel responsible and faithful, but it can also carry a weight that shows up as food stress, body anxiety, and constant mental chatter.</p><p>In today’s episode, we’re slowing the pace to look at what Jesus consistently did before major decisions — and why rushing straight into plans might be costing you clarity. This conversation isn’t about fixing yourself or adding another spiritual to-do. It’s an invitation to approach the year ahead differently than you ever have before.</p><p><u>A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…</u></p><p>🕊️ Why planning can feel faithful while still being rooted in pressure</p><p>🔇 The subtle difference between stepping away and checking out</p><p>🧠 How internal noise can shape decisions without you realizing it</p><p>📖 What Scripture reveals about timing, direction, and discernment</p><p>🛠️ A more grounded way to approach 2026 without forcing clarity</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources mentioned:</strong></p><p>&gt; <a href="http://www.brittanybraswellrd.com/VIP"><u>Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.</u></a></p><p>&gt; Join our FREE community in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianwomeninrecovery"><u>Food Freedom &amp; Body Image Support for Christian Women</u></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"><u>Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here</u></a> for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom 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"><u>Apple Podcasts</u></a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7Bo0Z4VpiWozXR9ZgcaxZD"><u>Spotify</u></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"><u>leave your podcast review here</u></a> instead 😉.</p><p>Connect with Brittany on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brittanybraswellrd/?hl=en"><u>@brittanybraswellrd</u></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>