Faith-Filled Food Freedom | Disordered Eating, Body Image, Weight Loss Obsession, Anxiety, Nutrition

213. Why You Keep Binge Eating at Night (The Hidden Cause Most Women Miss)

Is your nighttime binge eating actually a sign that your body hasn’t been nourished enough during the day?If evenings feel like the time when everything falls apart with food, you’re not alone. Many Christian women spend the day trying to “be good,” only to find themselves overeating or binging later—and then drowning in guilt afterward.It can feel confusing and discouraging. You might assume it’s a willpower problem, emotional eating, or a lack of discipline. But in many cases, the real issue started much earlier in the day.In today’s episode, we explore a hidden driver behind nighttime overeating that many women completely overlook. You’ll hear why your body’s response to restriction is actually biological, how subtle under-fueling can intensify cravings and food thoughts, and why healing your relationship with food often begins long before dinner.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🍽️ The surprising reason nighttime binge eating often starts hours earlier in the day🧠 What “food noise” may be trying to signal about your body’s needs⏳ The subtle eating patterns that quietly increase evening cravings⚠️ Why trying to “eat less tomorrow” can keep the restrict-binge cycle going💛 The compassionate perspective that can help you stop blaming yourself and start understanding your bodyResources mentioned:> Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image.> Subscribe to my personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, 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.> Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Want to help support this show?If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*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.

212. Body Image Anxiety and Mental Clutter: How to Organize Your Thoughts with Tracy Hoth

What if your food noise isn’t about food at all… but about mental clutter?When your brain feels like it’s constantly spinning… what you ate, what you should eat, how you look, what you need to fix. It’s exhausting. You love the Lord. You want food freedom. But your thoughts feel loud, crowded, and relentless. And sometimes you wonder if this is just how your brain works.In today’s episode, I’m joined by Tracy Hoth — certified life and organizing coach, creator of Organized Life Academy, and host of the top 1% globally ranked Organized Coach Podcast. Tracy is on a mission to help women simplify their homes and lives, and in this conversation, she shows you how her decluttering framework applies directly to your thought life. You’ll hear how delayed decisions fuel overwhelm, why perfectionism keeps you stuck, and how you can approach your mind with compassion instead of criticism.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🧠 Why mental clutter is often just “delayed decisions” you haven’t made yet📋 How decision fatigue quietly fuels body image anxiety and food noise🗂️ The same 5-step organizing process that works for your closet and your thought life⏳ What to do when you’re afraid to sit with your thoughts🙏 How to invite the Lord into your mental decluttering practice without shameResources mentioned:> Get access to Tracy’s 15-Minute Declutter Challenge at www.simplysquaredaway.com/declutter > Download your copy of The Body Image Cheat Sheet for FREE at www.brittanybraswellrd.com/cheatsheet > Subscribe to my personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, 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.> Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image.> Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Want to help support this show?If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*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.

211. Why You Overeat: The “Saving the Best for Last” Habit That’s Fueling Food Guilt

Are you accidentally creating more food guilt by saving “the best for last” on your dinner plate?You might not even realize you’re doing it. You rush through the “normal” foods on your plate just to get to the one you’re most excited about. And then somehow, by the end of the meal, you feel overly full… or slightly out of control… or already spiraling into guilt. It feels small, but it leaves you unsettled.That’s because this habit isn’t just about food. It’s about hierarchy, scarcity, and the subtle belief that pleasure has to wait.In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why this common dinner-table rule may be quietly disconnecting you from your hunger and fullness cues and how it can reinforce food obsession without you even noticing. You’ll hear a simple shift that can help you experience more satisfaction, less urgency, and more peace at the end of your meals.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🍽️ Why “saving the best for last” can disconnect you from fullness 🎵 The surprising playlist analogy that explains food scarcity 🧠 How food hierarchies quietly fuel binge eating and overeating 😔 The link between urgency, scarcity, and post-meal guilt ✨ A simple shift that builds steady satisfaction throughout your mealResources mentioned:> Subscribe to my personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, 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.> Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image.> Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Want to help support this show?If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*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.

210. Coping vs. Healing: The Grief No One Talks About in Food Freedom with Teresa Davis

What if the reason food feels so hard right now isn’t a lack of discipline, but unprocessed grief your body has been carrying for years?You may feel like you should be “past this by now,” especially if your grief doesn’t look dramatic or obvious. But when grief goes unseen, it often shows up through control, coping, and patterns with food that leave you exhausted and confused. Loving Jesus doesn’t make you immune to survival mode, and that disconnect can feel incredibly lonely.In today’s episode, I sit down with grief mentor Teresa Davis for an honest, faith-centered conversation about the kind of grief that lives in your body and quietly shapes your relationship with food. We explore the difference between coping and healing, why control can feel so comforting, and what it really means to surrender—not in theory, but in real life. This conversation is gentle, deep, and full of hope if you’ve been longing for freedom but don’t know where to start.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🕯️ How grief can exist even if you don’t consciously think of yourself as “grieving”🌊 Why coping feels productive, but often keeps you stuck🪞 The hidden identity loss that can surface in eating disorder recovery🫱🏽‍🫲🏼 What it actually means to let grief be witnessed (and why it matters)🕊️ A different picture of surrender that feels safer than “letting go”Resources mentioned:Hear more from Teresa on The Grief Mentor Podcast (specifically the episodes on spiritual warfare)> Subscribe to my personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, 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.> Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image.> Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Want to help support this show?If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*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.

209. The One Thing That Helps You Overcome Food and Body Image Triggers Faster Than Any Coping Skill

What if the reason food and body image triggers still feel so intense isn’t because you’re doing something wrong—but because you’ve been relying on the wrong kind of relief?When a trigger hits, it makes sense to want the discomfort to stop as fast as possible. You might reach for coping skills, distractions, or anything that helps you calm down in the moment. But over time, this can quietly leave you feeling discouraged, stuck, or questioning why confidence still feels out of reach.In today’s episode, we’re talking about a completely different way to respond when triggers show up—one that shifts how you see discomfort and helps you build trust in yourself again. This conversation is for you if you’re tired of just surviving triggers and want to feel more capable when they happen.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🧠 Why feeling triggered doesn’t mean you’re failing 🧩 The hidden reason coping skills can stall confidence 🏋️‍♀️ How discomfort can actually make you stronger 🔄 The subtle pattern that keeps triggers feeling repetitive 💬 A powerful question to ask yourself in hard momentsResources mentioned:> Get your copy of one of my students’ favorite resource, The Body Image Cheat Sheet for FREE.> Are you a busy online entrepreneur who’s ready to start getting your time back and growing your business? CLICK HERE to grab my totally free Delegation Decoder that’s gonna show you where you claim hours back on your calendar every single week. And if you’re ready to start reclaiming that time so you can finally scale your business in a way that’s fun and life-giving, fill out an application for the beta round of The Intern Accelerator, NOW OPEN to all online health & wellness entrepreneurs.> Subscribe to my personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, 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.> Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image.> Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Want to help support this show?If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*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.