163. Want to Eat Like a Normal Person at That 4th of July BBQ? Here’s How

Stressing over how to navigate that 4th of July BBQ plate without spiraling into guilt or restriction? You’re definitely not alone.Holiday food events can feel like a minefield of diet talk, guilt, and endless calculations. If you’ve ever wished you could just eat normally — no overthinking, no shame, no “earning” your burger or dessert — this episode is for you. Brittany breaks down what normal eating really looks like (it’s probably not what you think!) and shares mindset shifts to help you eat with confidence, especially during those food-filled holidays and celebrations.In today’s episode, you’ll get a peek behind the scenes of what it means to eat flexibly, why labeling foods “bad” just fuels their power over you, and how to handle diet talk like a pro without losing your peace. Brittany also shares practical strategies to check in with your body and let satisfaction lead your eating — because food freedom is way better than food rules.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include… 🍔 What “normal eating” really means 🎆 How to handle diet talk fireworks without losing your calm 🍪 How redefining “fun foods” might just be the secret to losing their power over you 👀 How to tune into your body’s signals before, during, and after eating 🎉 The surprising role of satisfaction in eating — and why ignoring it might be holding you back from true food freedomResources mentioned:> Episode 49. How to Battle Guilt Before, During, and After Meals> Start your own food freedom journey by getting started with The Joy-Filled Eater LIVE!> Steal my food freedom blueprint when you 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 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.> Join our FREE community in the Food 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 on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉.Connect with Brittany on Instagram*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.