216. How to Stop Obsessing Over Food: A Faith-Based Guide to Food Freedom

Why does food take up so much space in your mind… and why can’t you just “stop thinking about it”?You feel like you’re constantly thinking about food—what to eat, what to avoid, what you’ll eat later. It’s exhausting. And no matter how hard you try to be “more disciplined,” nothing seems to stick. That cycle of overthinking, guilt, and starting over keeps pulling you right back in.But what if your struggle with food obsession isn’t a lack of control… but a signal from something deeper?In today’s episode, we’re unpacking what’s really driving that constant mental chatter about food—and why trying harder isn’t the answer. You’ll start to see how physical, emotional, and spiritual patterns may be keeping you stuck… and what it could look like to begin shifting out of that cycle in a grace-filled, faith-rooted way.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🍽️ What “food noise” actually looks like in your everyday life (and why it feels so loud)🧠 The hidden belief that keeps you stuck in the cycle of obsessing over food🚫 How restriction (without you realizing it) might be making everything worse⚖️ The subtle way food starts to feel powerful (and what that’s doing to your mindset)🌿 A different approach to food freedom that doesn’t rely on willpower or shameResources mentioned:> Take The Needs Assessment for free at www.birttanybraswellrd.com/needs > Subscribe to Brittany's personal newsletter, The Full Plate Press, for weekly food freedom tips, funny memes, and personal stories from behind-the-scenes shenanigans to mom life craziness to personal lessons you can apply to your food freedom journey.> Get immediate access to The Joy-Filled Eater Course for the proven process that’s helped dozens upon dozens of women achieving lasting food freedom and better body image.> Join our FREE Facebook community, Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women, to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.Want to help support this show?If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Got a question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of the Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast!Connect with Brittany on Instagram @brittanybraswellrd*Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice, or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.