Ever found yourself hovering in front of the pantry at 9:30 p.m. asking: “Am I actually hungry, or just bored? Emotional? Broken?”
If you’ve ever questioned your body’s hunger cues—or even thought, “If I listened to my hunger, I’d totally lose control and eat ALL the things”—we get that around here.
For Christian women navigating a disordered or anxious relationship with food, this kind of confusion isn’t just common... it’s practically expected in a culture that glorifies diets and demonizes carbs.
But here’s the truth bomb I want to lovingly drop in your lap today:
Your hunger cues are not broken.
Your body is not the enemy.
You can learn to trust your God-designed hunger again.
So, let’s talk about it. In this post (based on a recent episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast), we’re going to unpack:
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.
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.
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:
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...
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