Ever feel like you’re the exception? 🙋‍♀️ Like, sure, other women can heal their relationship with food, but you? Nah. You’ve tried the therapy, the devotionals, the diets, the accountability groups, the affirmations… and still find yourself knee-deep in a pint of ice cream wondering if food freedom is even possible for you.

Friend, let me assure you right now: you are not the exception.

This lie is one of the enemy’s favorite tricks. If he can get you to believe that recovery isn’t possible for you, he keeps you stuck in shame, isolation, and a never-ending cycle of striving.

But here’s the truth: God’s freedom is for you, too. And in this post, I’m going to walk you through how to recover from binge eating as a Christian woman with practical tools, relatable stories, and most importantly—a Christ-centered lens.

Why Christian Women Struggle with Binge Eating

Let’s be real—binge eating is complicated. It’s not just about “loving food too much” (eye roll 🙄). For many women I wor...

We need to have a little heart-to-heart, friend. Because if there’s one struggle I see over and over again in the women I work with, it’s this: clinging to control with food and body feels safe, but it’s not peace. And it’s definitely not freedom.

If you’ve ever thought, “If I could just control what I eat better… if I could just stick to my food rules… if I could just control my body shape or size, THEN I’d finally feel at peace” — this post is for you.

Peace and control are not the same thing. In fact, they’re polar opposites. And I’m going to show you why today — with a little tough love, a lot of grace, and some Jesus-centered encouragement along the way. ❤️

Why Control Feels Like Safety (But Isn’t)

Let’s be real for a sec. Control feels safe. It feels predictable. It feels like we’re putting ourselves in the driver’s seat, keeping the chaos of life neatly packed into a box (or a color-coded planner 🙋‍♀️).

But here’s the deal: control is a counterfeit version of peace.

Thi...

Enough with the Quick Fixes: Here’s What to Reach for When Food and Body Control Isn’t Working

If you’ve ever found yourself spiraling down the rabbit hole of diet rules, calorie tracking apps, “clean eating” lists, or “just one more workout will fix it”… 🙋‍♀️ friend, you are not alone.

But can we just be honest for a second? Quick fixes don’t fix much of anything. Sure, they might feel like they’re working for a hot second. But eventually—whether it’s two weeks or two years down the road—you find yourself back in the same cycle of restriction, control, frustration, and wondering if food will ever not feel like the boss of you.

That’s why today we’re talking about what to actually reach for when food and body control isn’t working (because honestly, it never really does).

This message is rooted in a powerful lesson from Exodus about God’s daily provision of manna and water for the Israelites—a story that has so much to say about our tendency to chase control instead of trust. An...

Can I Really Trust My Hunger Cues?
3 Sneaky Lies Christian Women Believe About Hunger (and the Truth That Sets You Free)

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:

• Why hunger feels so confusing after years of...

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...

Navigating the Intersection of Depression and Disordered Eating

Hey there, lovely! 🌼 If you’ve ever found yourself caught in a whirlwind of negative thoughts about your body or battling the urge to control your food intake when life feels heavy, you’re not alone. Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that hits close to home: the relationship between depression and disordered eating. Grab your favorite cozy blanket, and let’s spill the tea on how to break free from these burdens!

Understanding the Connection: Depression and Disordered Eating

Let’s start with some real talk. For many of us, the shadows of depression often drag along a friend—disordered eating. It’s like they’re a dynamic duo that’s tough to shake. As we discussed in the podcast, depression can alter our relationship with food, leading us to swing between restricting what we eat and binging on all the things. This creates a whirlwind of guilt and shame that can feel impossible to escape.

Why does this happen? The e...

Have You Ever Wondered…

How do you know if you have a disordered relationship with food or your body, and when do you need to reach out for help? You’re about to learn 7 signs that you might have a disordered relationship with food and be introduced to a common misconception that SO many women have towards determining whether or not they need help. Get prepared to be challenged and identify some habits that are not serving you or your health journey so that you can discover true health and your identity in Christ!

But first, let’s start with that common misconception:

“I Don’t Struggle With Disordered Eating Because Of My Body Size.”

This is a HUGE LIE from the enemy that SO many women fall into. Your body size has nothing to do with validating whether or not you struggle with disordered eating! Read that sentence again if you need to. Diet culture wants you to believe that struggling with food and your body is “just something every woman has to deal with”, and that dieting “is...

Hey there, food freedom seeker! Welcome to the very first episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast. I'm Brittany Braswell, your food freedom and body image coach, and we're about to dive into a topic that's been a bit hush-hush: Gluttony. We're here to spill the beans and debunk some common misconceptions, so stick around.

Misconceptions About Gluttony

You've probably heard some doozies about gluttony, like "You should eat to live, not live to eat" or "Gluttony is one of the 7 deadly sins" (which, by the way, isn't even in the Bible). And let's not forget the classic, "You should just have more self-control and willpower." But guess what? Those shame-inducing comments don't solve squat when it comes to your relationship with food.

Let me drop a truth bomb 💣. Gluttony isn't just about scarfing down too much grub. There's a myriad reasons why someone might eat a large amount of food or feel like they've lost control around certain foods. Take 'Sharon', for instance. She's been ba...