Hey friend! Before we jump into it, I’ve gotta let you in on something that’s totally free and made just for YOU.

If you’re craving more support on your food freedom journey—especially when life gets busy and summer gets chaotic—then come join us inside the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group.

It's a safe, Jesus-centered space where we talk about real-life wins and struggles (and where you can breathe a BIG sigh of relief that you’re not doing this alone).

You might feel overwhelmed or afraid you’re about to fall off track this summer... or like all the progress you’ve made is going to vanish with the first s'more or poolside cookout. But here’s the truth: food freedom doesn’t require perfection.

Inside this community, you’ll find the support and truth-filled encouragement to keep going—even if life slows you down.

Summer's Here... Now What?

Let’s rewind the clock for a sec. 🕰️

Picture this with me... I'm fresh out of my dietetic internship, ...

Friend, your lack of motivation isn't the problem—and you're NOT failing.

Okay, Confession Time…

Last summer? I had THE plan.
You know the one. The gloriously idealistic, Pinterest-worthy, color-coded summer schedule for my kids with:

• Daily reading time
  
  
• Educational games
  
  
• Plenty of outdoor adventures
  
  
• And—miraculously—blocks of quiet time for me to work while they entertained themselves like the sweet little angels I imagined they’d be 🙃
  
  

And for like… two weeks? It actually worked. 🎉

But then… reality.
The schedule got tossed aside, the activities weren’t quite as exciting anymore, and those "quiet" work blocks? They turned into:

“Mom, can you help me?”
“Mom, I need a snack!”
“Mooom, look! I can stand on my head!”

Every. Five. Minutes. ⌚

And I remember sitting there wondering:
“Why can’t I just stick with this? What’s wrong with me?”

But here’s the thing I want you to hear loud and clear:

It wasn’t about trying harder.

It was about expecting a plan to work under per...

Why Faith, Not Force, Is the Key to Food Freedom

Before We Dive In…

💛 Ready to stop white-knuckling your healing?
Come join the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group — my free online community for women who are tired of striving, pretending, and doing it all alone.

This is your safe place to break free from body shame and food guilt, find Jesus in the journey, and connect with other women who get it.

That Time I Baked Bread Without Yeast and It Flopped

Okay friend, picture this: I’m in my kitchen, trying to bake this beautiful loaf of homemade bread for my church’s first-grade Sunday class.

I followed the recipe (or… at least I thought I did 😅). I mixed, I kneaded, I baked.

And what came out of that oven?

A dense, Play-Doh-textured blob that could’ve doubled as a doorstop. Why?
Because it didn't have any yeast in the recipe — the one ingredient that makes the bread rise and come to life.

And as I stood there, laughing at my sad little lump of...

Wish You Could Just Stop Thinking About Food 24/7?

Does it ever feel like your brain is stuck on a 24/7 food radio station that just won’t shut off? 🎙️
You’re folding laundry—food.
You’re in the middle of a meeting—food.
You’re talking to your spouse—still thinking about food.

If you’re constantly wondering:

• What did I eat?
  
• Should I have eaten that?
  
• What’s my next meal?
  
• Do I need to make up for that snack?
  
  

…then first, let me give you a big, virtual hug and tell you this: You’re not broken, friend. And you’re definitely not alone. 🙌

In today’s post, I’m going to walk you through exactly why you can’t seem to stop thinking about food and share with you three (okay, four 😉) common reasons your brain won’t let it go.
Plus, I’ll show you what you can do to finally start quieting the food noise—without falling into the diet culture trap of “just try harder.”

Oh, and because I’m all about giving you practical, faith-filled tools, I’ve got a FREE resource you can grab at th...

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 Husband Matters

Picture this: You're running a three-legged race with your husband… but y...

Have you ever skipped dessert—not because you weren’t craving it—but because you were scared of what it might do to your body? Or pushed through a workout even when your body was practically screaming, "Girl, sit down!"… and you called it “discipline”? 🤬

You’re not alone, friend. Not even a little.

In today’s blog post, we’re pulling back the curtain on a question that SO many Christian women wrestle with in silence: Is this actually healthy… or is it unhelpful patterns in disguise?

Spoiler alert: There’s a big difference between God-honoring discipline and the soul-crushing pressure to be "perfect."

So, how can you tell the difference? Let’s dive in.

When "Discipline" Feels Like a Prison: My Personal Wake-Up Call

A few years ago, A client of mine was waking up early not to spend time with Jesus, but to squeeze in a workout before breakfast. I didn’t feel well. I was exhausted. My body was begging for rest, but I told myself, "This is what healthy people do. This is discipline...

You know that moment when you’re praying your heart out, journaling your feelings, listening to all the faith-filled podcasts, and doing all the right things... but it still feels like nothing’s changing? Like you’re stuck in a holding pattern, waiting for your healing to finally show up with a big neon sign that says, “You’ve arrived!”

If you’re in that season of waiting in your recovery journey—whether it’s from disordered eating, body image struggles, or just learning how to stop fighting with food every single day—I want you to know: you’re not alone.

Waiting seasons are hard. Like, rip-your-hair-out, throw-your-scale-across-the-room, cry-in-the-pantry kind of hard. But these seasons? They’re not wasted.

Let’s talk about what it really means to trust God in those middle moments. The “not yet” spaces. The “what even is happening?” chapters. And how, even when it doesn’t feel like it, God is totally in the middle of it all.

Why Is Recovery Taking So Long?

Let’s get real for a s...

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.