Ever wondered how your body's nervous system connects to your eating habits and overall well-being? What if understanding this hidden connection could help you escape the mental and emotional spiral when food or body image triggers strike.

In today's episode, host Brittany Braswell chats with Adriane fromRaising Kids with Purpose to explore the surprising connection between the nervous system and food freedom.

They break down how understanding your body's command center can help reduce stress, overcome anxiety, and cultivate a healthier relationship with food and your body. Adriane shares practical insights, rooted in science and real-life experiences, to help you navigate nervous system regulation so you can escape the mental spiral and feel calm again.

A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include:

🍩 How an unregulated nervous system can keep you stuck in the cycle of emotional eating or body fixation

🧠 The signs your nervous system is in fight, flight, or freeze mode—and what that means for your relationship with food

👩‍👧‍👦 What Adriane learned from raising neurodivergent kids that can help anyone manage stress and anxiety

📚 Why understanding your body’s signals is key to finding lasting food and body peace

🎧 Simple, science-backed tools to help you start regulating your nervous system right now so you can feel more calm and confident

Resources mentioned:

> Snag Adriane’sM.Y.S.E.L.F. eBook

> Find Deb Dana’sPolyvagal Flip Chart on Amazon

Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:

>Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE!

>Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

>Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST for step-by-step strategies to walk you through my proven Joy-Filled Eater framework for finding lasting freedom from negative body image and disordered eating

> Join our FREE community in theFood Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.

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!

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*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.

Ever feel like your recovery journey is a confusing road trip without a map? Should you go it alone, or is it time to call in reinforcements?

In today’s episode, Brittany breaks down how to know when it’s okay to DIY your food freedom journey and when it’s time to seek extra support. You’ll hear practical insights on what it looks like to have a manageable path versus hitting those red-flag roadblocks where professional help is a must. Get ready to learn how to navigate this journey with confidence, clarity, and the right tools by your side.

A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include...

🧭 Signs you might be ready for a DIY approach to recovery

🚧 Red flags that signal it’s time to get help

🛠️ Practical steps for building support and accountability

🔔 How to recognize warning signs of lapses and relapses

💬 What to do when you feel “not sick enough” to ask for help

Resources mentioned:

>Learn more about getting started with The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE!

> Want a DIY option? Email our team at hello@brittanybraswellrd.com for special access to a DIY self-paced version of The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE.

Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:

>Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

>Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST for step-by-step strategies to walk you through my proven Joy-Filled Eater framework for finding lasting freedom from negative body image and disordered eating

> Join our FREE community in theFood Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.

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!

If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review onApple Podcasts orSpotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You canleave your podcast review here instead 😉.

Connect with Brittany onInstagram

*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.

Have food rules left you feeling exhausted and trapped? Discover how God invites you to a life of freedom and restoration.

Many Christian women feel burdened by guilt and shame when it comes to food choices and body image. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering whether food rules define your worth or needing a "reset button" for your relationship with food, this episode offers biblically-inspired encouragement and wisdom to help you break free.

In today’s episode, Brittany dives into key passages from Leviticus, unpacking how God’s Word speaks to our struggles with food, holiness, and identity. You’ll hear fresh insights inspired by Dr. Michael Heiser’s teachings on Leviticus and gain practical truths for experiencing a life of food freedom rooted in Christ.

A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…

🍲 How ancient food laws reveal truths about holiness

💀 The surprising symbolism behind the two goats involved in the Day of Atonement

🏡 What resetting your home (and your mindset) has to do with food freedom

🌚 Why rest is essential—not a sign of weakness

💭 Practical ways God offers you a reset every single day

Resources mentioned:

>The Naked Bible Podcast Episode 74: Leviticus 11

Your Next Steps to Food Freedom & Better Body Image:

>Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE!

>Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list.

>Subscribe to The Joy-Filled Eater PRIVATE PODCAST for step-by-step strategies to walk you through my proven Joy-Filled Eater framework for finding lasting freedom from negative body image and disordered eating

> Join our FREE community in theFood Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus.

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!

If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review onApple Podcasts orSpotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries! You canleave your podcast review here instead 😉.

Connect with Brittany onInstagram

*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.