198. Why Overwhelm Fuels Food Anxiety: A Christian Woman’s Guide to Slowing Down Before You Spiral | 5 Days to a Peace-Filled Christmas

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

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