How to Talk to Your Husband About Body Image (Without Feeling Awkward or Ashamed)

Because if you’ve ever silently panicked mid-snuggle, wondering if he’s thinking what you’re thinking about your body… this one’s for you, sister.

Let’s be real: Talking about body image with your husband feels… a little like standing in front of the church congregation in your swimsuit. 😬

It’s vulnerable. It’s uncomfortable. And it’s super tempting to just avoid the topic altogether.

But here’s the deal: Hiding your body image struggles from your spouse won’t protect your marriage—it might just create more distance.

And that’s the exact opposite of what you want, right?

So today, we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of how to actually talk to your husband about your body image—without spiraling into shame or putting up emotional walls.

Spoiler alert: You don’t have to have the perfect words. You just need an open heart and a whole lotta grace.

Let’s dive in.

Why Talking About Body Image With Your...

Holy Hunger! How to Know When Your Body’s Asking for Fuel (Not Just a Distraction)

Let me just go ahead and say it: Knowing when you're hungry should be simple. I mean, God designed our bodies with hunger and fullness cues for a reason, right? But between diet culture, the busyness of life, and years of ignoring those signals because some influencer said we needed to eat 1,200 calories a day (🙄), those cues can get a little... fuzzy.

So if you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Am I really hungry or just bored/stressed/anxious/all of the above?”, you're not alone.

Today, we’re diving into the wild and wonderful world of hunger cues: how to recognize them, what messes them up, and how to tune back in—so you can start trusting your God-given signals again and nourish your body with confidence. 🙌

"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."
– 1 Corinthians 10:31

Why Hunger Cues Get Messed Up (No, It’s Not Just You 🫠)

Okay, let’s be real. Your hun...

When "Good Enough" Isn't Really Good Enough Anymore

Have you ever found yourself thinking, "I mean, things are fine... I'm managing... it's not that bad"—while deep down, you know you're clinging to control like a lifeline because you’re too afraid of what might happen if you let go?

If you just nodded your head (or felt a little seen 🙋‍♀️), friend, you’re in the right place.

Because here’s the truth: You weren’t created just to survive.

You were created to THRIVE—like, abundantly, joyfully, whole-heartedly thrive. And while that probably sounds really sweet and inspiring, I know firsthand that actually believing it? That’s a whole different story when you’re in the thick of it. Especially when you’re staring down a recovery journey that feels like a hot mess of fear, shame, and "what ifs."

But oh, sweet friend—there is hope. And I want to walk with you as we unpack what it means to find it, even when it feels far away.

Why Hope Feels So Hard to Hold Onto in Eating Disorder Re...

Faith-Filled Food Freedom is Here!

A New Chapter Begins (and It's Gonna Be Good!)

If you told me a year ago that 2024 would bring some of the biggest changes yet for this community, I would have said, "Whaaaat?!" But here we are, friend, and I am so thrilled to share some exciting updates with you!

This past year was a BIG one for my family—welcoming our third baby, taking a much-needed maternity leave, and still managing to release 59 episodes (with 22 incredible guests!). And now, in 2025, we’re stepping into something even BETTER.

So, what’s this big news? The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast has officially rebranded to Faith-Filled Food Freedom! 🎉 But don’t worry—your favorite Christ-centered, science-backed conversations on food freedom and body image aren’t going anywhere. In fact, they’re only getting better!

Let’s dive into why we made this change, what you can expect, and how this shift will serve you even more in your journey to breaking free from food and body obsession....

Have you ever confided in someone on a bad body image day only to get this response: “Hey, just remember you’re fearfully and wonderfully made!” Why is it that this scripture doesn’t seem to help for more than 15 seconds, or sometimes, not at all? In this episode, I brought on my sweet friend, Heather Creekmore, a Christian author and host of the Compared to Who podcast, who led us in diving deeper into this beautiful piece of Scripture! She shared: 

•  Why Psalm 139:14 never worked for her 😓
•  What she knows NOW that is making a lasting impact on her body image  🔨

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I Know, I Know! But…😰

When you hear Psalm 139:14, do you ever give this response 👆?

What do we do when we KNOW that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, but that truth doesn’t seem to cut it for us? Heather was in the same boat. Growing up in a Christian household, going to a Christian school, and attend...

Food. Has. No. Calories.

What 😱?! Yes, friend, you read that correctly.

Today, I’m going to break down some major misconceptions that the diet industry is dying to convince you of. This simple explanation of how your body actually works might be the key you need to stop obsessing over that infamous number on the nutrition facts label. So, if you pour loads of mental and physical energy into counting or burning calories, it’s time to take back that precious time and finally learn the truth. 

Lessons From Greg

I had a client (we’re calling him Greg), who struggled with food obsession and overeating since his pre-teen years. As we went through his food-related thoughts and behaviors in session, he told me that he had hung up a chart in his home that contained lots of “healthy” things that he thought he should be doing.

One, specifically, had to do with calories.

He decided that having a low-calorie diet was “healthy”, but it only caused constant fatigue and made him feel even...

How much weight do you carry?...

I’m not asking about the number on your digital scale, but about the burden you carry because you never think your body is good enough.

Today, I’m sharing the mic with my friend and fellow-podcaster, Jennifer Taylor Wagner, to help you answer the question: “how do I see my body as good, even when it doesn’t feel that way?” Jennifer shares:

• 🪞Her own body image battle that began in Kindergarten and bled into her adulthood
• 🔨 Tips to break the scale’s power over you
• 👟 How you can begin the journey of body-trust when your body doesn’t seem trustworthy
• ☺️ What it means for your body to be GOOD, and you can see it as such—just the way it is, right now.

Jennifer’s Story

Growing up, Jennifer’s body was bigger than most of the bodies around her. As a result, she was mocked and bullied from Kindergarten onward. The negative comments she received scarred her and eventually became part of her identity. She began to define herself as broken, not OK, u...

Ask yourself this question: "What makes dieting so attractive to me?"

I’ve found that, when it all boils down, diets feel safe because we don’t have to make our own decisions. If we follow all the rules and the diet causes chaos, fails to bring the promised results, or makes us feel miserable, we're not the one to blame—the diet is. 

In episode 6 of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast, we’re hanging out with Chrissy Kirkman, executive director of FINDINGbalance and the host of the Old School Food Freedom Podcast, and we’re going to help you navigate:

• 🧠 Decision fatigue and menu planning when you’re no longer dieting
• 😕 How to decide what to eat when nothing sounds good
• 🤷🏻‍♀️ Why you may be having trouble letting dieting go for GOOD
• 🍽️ Strategies that you can use NOW to simplify weekly menu planning

Wait, What's Decision Fatigue? 🧠 

Decision fatigue is exactly what it sounds like: becoming exhausted from making decisions. It sounds strange, but our brains use a TON of energy! ...

Do you ever feel like your body image journey is going nowhere, no matter how hard you try? Throughout my career, I’ve heard so many women repeat the same thing: “I wish I didn’t think about my body so much, and I want to see it in a more positive light.” If that’s you right now, this episode is most certainly for you, friend. Today, I’m going to show you the #1 reason your body image might not be improving, the 4 different types of body image that you might struggle with, and action steps you can take to break free from negative body image. 

First, A Lesson From My Teenage Driving Mistake 🚗:

Back when I was a brand-new driver in high school, I made a HUGE mistake that could have gotten me into a ton of trouble. Being an efficiency-loving 15-year-old, I tried to drive my new champagne-gold Camry with both feet. (Have you ever tried to drive like that?) Here's what happened...

One day, I was sitting in my car in a nearly-empty church parking lot. I began to pull forward out of the...

Have you ever felt completely energy-depleted after a full night’s sleep or gone crazy around a certain type of food when you thought you were "in control"? If so, keep reading! Symptoms like these and more might be your body telling you that your hormone health is out-of-whack and needs some support. Today, my good friend Olivia Wagner and I are talking about:

• 🥴 How to know if your hormones are out-of-whack

• 🩹 How to ditch temporary band-aid fixes 

• 👣 And steps you can take NOW to start balancing your hormones for improved menstrual health, reduced stress response, and a better chance for a healthy pregnancy

But first, let's get to know Olivia:

About Functional Dietitian: Olivia Wagner

Olivia is a functional dietitian who specializes in issues such as PCOS, period problems, and infertility. She helps women just like you discover and address root causes of their health challenges with personalized nutrition, realistic lifestyle support, advanced lab testing, and m...