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What if the foods we reach for to feel better are actually adding to our pain? In this episode, we talk honestly about the pain–comfort–inflammation loop, sharing our own stories of mystery aches, stiff mornings, and the subtle clues our bodies were giving us all along. We explore overlooked signs of inflammation—like puffy faces in photos, tight rings, itchy scalps, burning skin, and that heavy stiffness that drains the desire to move. We also unpack common surprises, like how drinking something all day can still lead to dehydration, why artificial sweeteners matter, and how simple chair exercises can help when walking hurts. Along the way, we share personal experiments—taking a break from gluten, easing off diet sodas, trying dairy alternatives—and how quickly pain eased and energy began to return.

Instead of rules or shame, we focus on curiosity, prayer, and gentle testing. We talk about what real freedom looks like—not eating anything anytime, but choosing what supports healing so we can show up fully for the people and purposes we love. With a faith-first lens, we offer six grace-based steps: inviting God into the process, noticing patterns without obsessing, running short single-variable experiments, prioritizing water, practicing gentle movement, and renewing the mind with truth. There’s no one-size-fits-all and no pressure to be perfect—just compassionate guidance and practical tools to help you feel better. If this resonates, press play, try one small change this week, and let us know which experiment you’re starting.

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Welcome to a new year!

We’ve learned that resolutions fueled by willpower alone don’t last, especially when it comes to food and body image. In this episode, we open a different door—one rooted in biblical hope and God’s nearness, not self-control or shame. We share an honest story of significant weight loss that left the body smaller but the fear louder, and why results without rest never lead to freedom. From there, we talk about what peaceful eating can actually look like: listening for real hunger, welcoming God to the table with gratitude, choosing satisfying portions that give energy, and stopping at “just enough.” We also name shame’s familiar voice and explore how truth, curiosity, and compassion can interrupt it so meals become moments of presence rather than pressure.

We then introduce the five intentions of Spirit-led eating—a gentle framework that honors both the body’s signals and the heart’s need for grace. Instead of labeling foods as good or bad, we return to food as a gift and practice noticing, savoring, and responding. We remind you that missteps are not moral failures but invitations to draw near to God, renew the mind, and begin again without punishment. If the new year already feels heavy, hear this clearly: you are not behind, not broken, and not too late. There is a steadier hope and a way of eating marked by peace, dignity, and joy—and we invite you to walk that path with us.

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What if intuitive eating feels impossible not because of a lack of willpower, but because the body is trying to stay safe? Together, we unpack how trauma, chronic stress, and shame can reshape hunger cues and turn food into a fast-acting signal of relief. We talk honestly about why “just listen to your body” can backfire when the nervous system is stuck in survival mode, making cravings feel urgent and satisfaction hard to reach. Drawing from lived experience and Scripture, we connect Isaiah 55 and Jesus as the “bread of life” in John 6 to everyday moments—right there at the fridge—where food is often asked to meet needs it was never meant to carry.

At the heart of the episode is a compassionate, practical path forward. We share simple tools you can begin using today: a body-scan prayer to notice hunger and emotion without judgment, short breath prayers to help calm the nervous system, and clarifying questions that gently reveal whether you’re hungry, lonely, anxious, or overstimulated. We talk about releasing timelines, replacing self-criticism with curiosity, and practicing steadying truths like: I don’t have to fix this alone, God sees every layer of my hunger, and peace is possible. Healing isn’t instant, but it is real—and as safety grows, intuition returns, and food can become peaceful again.

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