#1 – Stop Trying to Control Your Food

Stop Trying to Control Your Food and Start Understanding Your Body Instead. In the first episode of Body and Belonging, registered dietitian Jamie introduces the podcast’s core message: struggles with food may not be a discipline problem but a sign your body needs understanding, care, and identity-level healing. She describes common cycles of restriction, guilt, constant food thoughts, and “starting over,” and suggests cravings and impulsive dieting can reflect nervous system dysregulation and survival-mode responses to stress, depletion, or past experiences that broke a sense of belonging in the body. Jamie contrasts shame (condemning, isolating, paralyzing) with conviction (kind, clear, Spirit-rooted), emphasizing you cannot shame yourself into lasting change and that the body is to be stewarded, not fought. She previews upcoming topics like nervous system regulation, food freedom, gentle nutrition, and biblically rooted body image. If this episode encouraged you, Jamie would love to stay connected beyond the podcast! Use this link to join her email list and immediately learn what 3 steps to take next time cravings hit. https://dietitianjamie.myflodesk.com/cravings Your support in this space truly means so much! If this podcast is supporting you, leaving a quick review is one of the best ways to help others find these conversations. Thank you for listening!