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

Before We Dive In…

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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...

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...

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...

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....