Thick Girl Theology Episode 21: food and feelings

Episode 21: Food and Feelings What if overeating isn’t really about food?In this episode of Thick Girl Theology, Mia explores the deeper needs that often drive us to eat when we’re not physically hungry. Food has always been connected to comfort, safety, celebration, and connection, but sometimes we ask it to do a job it was never meant to do. Whether we’re seeking relief from stress, loneliness, boredom, anxiety, or overwhelm, food can become a quick coping strategy that leaves the real need untouched.Together, we’ll examine the difference between feeding your body and soothing your soul, and learn how to invite God into those small, everyday moments when you’re tempted to numb, distract, or comfort yourself with food. Before you eat the cookie, send the text, pour the drink, or reach for another helping, what if you spent just five minutes sitting with your feelings and talking to God?This episode is a gentle invitation to replace coping with food with coping with kindness, curiosity, and God’s presence.Scripture: John 6:35“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”#ThickGirlTheology #BetterThanBeautiful #BodyFreedom #FaithAndFemininity #GodsWork #socialjustice