118. Caught in the New Year New You Trap? Why the New Diet High Keeps Pulling You Back

Why does the "New Year, New You" mindset always feel so appealing—and why does it never actually work?Every January, we're bombarded with promises of transformation, diets that guarantee results, and the idea that this year will finally be the year we “get it right.” But how many times have you bought into that hope, only to feel more frustrated and stuck than before? Spoiler: It’s not about your willpower.In today’s episode, Brittany peels back the layers of the "New Year, New You" trap to reveal why it’s so appealing yet ultimately keeps us stuck. You’ll learn how this cycle affects you emotionally, spiritually, and mentally—and why breaking free requires more than the next big plan. Get ready for a faith-filled perspective on stepping out of the cycle and leaning into true freedom in Christ.A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include…🌟 Why shiny new plans (like diets) are so hard to resist🔗 How the allure of control keeps you in bondage📖 A biblical truth that can completely shift your approach to health and renewal💔 The emotional and spiritual toll of chasing quick fixes🙏 A practical, Christ-centered way to break the cycle for goodResources mentioned:Free Facebook community: Food Freedom and Body Image Support for Christian WomenThe Joy-Filled Eater LIVE is no longer open for enrollment, but you can get access right now to The Joy-Filled Eater Course. This is our signature on-demand program for Christian women ready to find food freedom and better body image. We'll walk you through our proven evidence-based, Christ-centered approach. To learn more and get started today, head to www.brittanybraswellrd.com/course. Episode 23: The Thing No One Told You is Better Than ControlYour 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 eatingGot 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 Faith-Filled Food Freedom!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.