Episode Details

In this powerful interview, Lindsey sits down with Brittany Braswell, a registered dietitian, food freedom coach, and host of Faith-Filled Food Freedom podcast. Brittany shares her unique approach to eating disorder recovery that integrates evidence-based nutrition with Christian faith, creating lasting transformation for women struggling with food guilt and body shame.

In this episode you will discover practical strategies for menu planning without restriction, overcoming fear foods, and why having a strong faith foundation accelerates recovery progress.

This episode is perfect for: Christian women in eating disorder recovery, anyone struggling with meal planning anxiety, and those seeking faith-based approaches to food freedom.

Meet Brittany Braswell:

🎓 Registered Dietitian with 12+ years experience 🎤 Public Speaker and Podcast Host of Faith-Filled Food Freedom 💝 Specializes in: Food freedom and body image coaching for Christian women 🏡 Life: Wife and mom of three in small-town Alabama ✨ Mission: Helping women break free from food guilt and body shame through Christ-centered coaching

Key Topics Covered: Brittany's Journey to Food Freedom

• How traditional nutrition education created food polarization
• Discovering the connection between restrictive teaching and client struggles
• Working in eating disorder treatment centers and seeing faith's impact
• Why evidence-based recovery + faith = faster, sustained progress

The Power of Faith in Recovery

• Why bodies created by God respond better when we trust His design
• How faith provides a solid foundation vs. carrying recovery weight alone
• Breaking free from "A-student recovery" perfectionism
• Using truth to combat eating disorder lies

Menu Planning vs. Meal Plans

• Meal Plans: Structured like a cast - helpful for stability during healing
• Menu Planning: Flexible approach focusing on available ingredients
• When to transition from rigid structure to intuitive flexibility
• Brittany's $5 menu board system for decision fatigue

Practical Strategies Shared: Quick 5-Minute Meal Formula

Brittany's Go-To Mexican Bowl:

• Canned black beans (protein)
• Microwaveable rice pouch
• Salsa for seasoning
• Shredded cheese
• Optional: pre-cooked shredded chicken from freezer

Menu Planning Made Simple

• Create a "par stock" list of always-available ingredi