<p>What if your body image isn’t just about how you look—but what you believe?</p><p>You might not think your body image is “that bad.” You’re functioning. You’re showing up. But underneath the surface, there’s this constant mental chatter—what to wear, how you look, what others think. And it’s exhausting. Even more, it might be quietly shaping your confidence, your relationships, and even how you show up in your faith.</p><p>In today’s episode, I’m joined by Brandice Lardner, founder of Grace Filled Plate and author of Fully Nourished. Together, we’re diving into the deeper layers of body image, beyond just confidence or self-esteem, and uncovering why this struggle is often more spiritual than you think.</p><p><u>A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…</u></p><p>🧠 How to recognize when body image thoughts are quietly consuming your mental space</p><p>🎯 The connection between body image struggles and distraction from your purpose</p><p>🪞 Why confidence alone won’t fix how you feel about your body</p><p>🚫 The common lie that you need to “fix your body” before God can use you</p><p>🌱 A simple, faith-rooted way to begin shifting your thoughts about your body</p><p><strong>Resources mentioned:</strong></p><p>&gt; Gran Brandice’s new book, <a href="https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/9780800747039_fully-nourished"><em>Fully Nourished</em></a>.</p><p>&gt; <a href="http://www.brittanybraswellrd.com/VIP"><u>Subscribe to Brittany&#39;s personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press</u></a><em>,</em> for weekly food freedom tips, funny memes, and personal stories from behind-the-scenes shenanigans to mom life craziness to personal lessons you can apply to your food freedom journey.</p><p>&gt; Get immediate access to <a href="http://www.brittanybraswellrd.com/course"><u>The Joy-Filled Eater Course</u></a> for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image.</p><p>&gt; Join our FREE Facebook community, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianwomeninrecovery"><u>Food Freedom &amp; Body Image Support for Christian Women</u></a>, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, &amp; Jesus.</p><p><strong>Want to help support this show?</strong></p><p>If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star 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>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>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><p><br></p>