The Intuitive Eating With Jesus Podcast

Today we are talking about mental health and some mindsets that God has shared with me that have really helped me in seasons of disappointment and feeling "behind" in comparison to others my age.

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Unpopular opinion:

Burgers and fries can be part of a healthy lifestyle.

You can’t suddenly “be unhealthy” by putting creamer in your coffee or eating XY and Z.

Health is achieved OVERTIME. It’s the sum of our various habits over a long period of time.

And our true health isn’t determined by food and exercise alone but ALSO our sleep patterns, stress management, social habits, emotional coping skills and spiritual disciplines. One meal, one workout, those can’t change your overall health.

Tune into today to hear Bible verses backing my beliefs that Jesus did NOT have any fear foods, including burgers and fries!

Why are we chatting all things worship on a health focused podcast? Well, cultivating the habit of regular worship is soooo healthy. It will impact your spiritual health AND your physical health. 

Worship leader Julia Dawn has recorded 3 albums, is a mother of two young girls and she works from home in ministry. She has been leading worship across western Canada and beyond for over two decades. 

Things we chat about in this episode:

1. The joys and challenges of leading worship

2. Different ways to engage in worship, even if we aren't singing

3. How can we incorporate worship throughout our work days and why is this so important

4. What to do if you find someone’s off key singing is distracting you from your worship at church

5. Mini devos you can unpack from Matthew 9

6. What prayer, heart postures and regular heart checks have to do with worship

7. How to confidently sing to the Lord even if others have made fun of your voice

8. Why you need to be in tune with the Holy Spirit as a worship leader

9. Why the congregation (not just the worship team) holds influence in how people view worship

10. The power of words in our lives, even the lyrics we sing

    
    

Bible verses mentioned:

1 Corinthians 10:31 “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”

Colossians 3:23-24 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,  since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

Psalm 22:3 “But you are holy, you who inhabit the praises of Israel.”

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Do we ACTUALLY need thick skins?

Is that healthy? Or is it going against the grain of how God designed humans to FEEL?

For years, I’ve wished I had a thick skin. Then had sooo much judgment for myself when I didn’t.

I think maybe lots of people struggle to let mean comments roll off them like water on a ducks back because maybe it’s not natural for that to happen. Maybe that’s not what we are supposed to do?

Tune in to today's episode to hear me share about this freeing concept. This is for you if you've ever felt bad about NOT having a thick skin!

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Today I'm sharing from Psalm 16:11, which is a verse that reveals to us the keys to enjoying life to the FULLEST!

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Today I'm sharing why I was afraid to take communion at church for YEARS! And how learning how powerful communion is to our health eventually led me to start taking it again.

Today my good friend Carey joins me on the podcast for my first ever in person podcast interview! We had SUCH a fun time recording this episode for you all at my kitchen table one Sunday afternoon. 

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Today I'm sharing what I ate in a day. The emphasis though is on the WHY I ate what I did, not WHAT I ate. Listen to learn what definition of Gentle Nutrition God gave me (Gentle Nutrition is the 10th principle of Intuitive Eating) and observe how I practically implement this principle in my every day eating.

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Do you like pizza? Do you ever feel bad for eating it? Today I'm sharing how I think Jesus would think and act around pizza if it has been invented when He walked earth as a man all those years ago.

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Sitting gets a lot of hate in the wellness world. Today I'm sharing my Biblical perspective of sitting and why I think standing AND sitting have their appropriate place in our lives.

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Learning to discern the voice of the Lord is SUCH a healthy practice to make time for. I'd even say it's THE heathiest habit you could do in a day (to listen for His voice, via His Word or other avenues).

Have you ever wished you could hear from the Lord, the same clear and regular way that others talk about experiencing it? Good news! God WANTS to talk to you just as much as you want to hear from Him. Join me and Bible teacher, podcaster and author Jen Weaver discuss the practical ways to learn the voice of God in your life.

We talk about in this episode:

1. What has helped us both personally be able to know what God's voice sounds like to us.

2. The different ways God speaks to people.

3. Bible verses for people to stand on, that say God WILL talk to them.

4. Tips for the person listening who wants to hear from God often but is struggling.

5. What to do with a phrase or dream from God when you don't know right away the meaning of it.

6. The power of looking for patterns in how and when God speaks to you.

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I loveloveLOVE chocolate milk. Always have, always will. It's a pet peeve of mine when I hear people hating on c milk though, talking about it as if they should be guilty for drinking it. Check out today's short and sweet episode to learn why chocolate milk is actually pretty darn healthy AND why even if it wasn't, you can still be healthy while including it in your regular food and drink intake.

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Do you wish you had the body you had before? On your wedding day, in high school, pre-baby? Check out today's episode for some Biblical mindset shifts about how to view your body in a more positive light, even after it's drastically changed in appearance.

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Today is a first for the podcast, we are talking about bulimia. We have never discussed this type of eating disorder on the podcast and if this is something you or a loved struggles with, this episode with Jayme Muller with install in you such hope that full recovery is possible, no matter how long bulimia has been in your life.

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Diet Culture and Jesus, they are not really similar. One is ridged, one is gentle and loving. Also, One created our bodies AND the formula for getting healthy and fit! Perhaps we should pay more attention to HIS character when it comes to our health practices, since He created health in the first place, not Diet Culture.

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There is a VERY valuable lesson that we can choose to learn from King Solomon's life. Satan (and Diet Culture) tell us if we only had xyz (a six pack, size 2 jeans, a boyfriend etc.) THEN we'd feel a certain way. But guess what? King Solomon would disagree!

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Today I'm debunking eight things that Diet Culture says you HAVE TO DO to be healthy. Nope, not true!

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Today I'm sharing two wild stories that happened to me while travelling and how reframing them as an adventure helped me immensely! Take what I share today and apply it to even your bad body image days.

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Did you hear my great news? If not, check out this short bonus episode to hear what's got me grinning from ear to ear!

You'll hear me discuss in this episode:

1. A high protein ingredient I added to my smoothie that was ah-mazing!

2. What cool invention I'm grateful God gave food scientists knowledge to create

3. Why the term "junk food" isn't my favorite and examples of other language to use instead

4. Details about my exciting news!

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In 2023, I felt the Lord say to me this way the year I wouldn't buy any new clothes for one full year. Listen today to hear the lessons I've learned alongside the way when I started and failed .... but then kept trying!

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Is self love actually wrong? What about self trust? Today I'm sharing my thoughts on those two things and if they can only be done in a worldly way, as some pastors preach.

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Check out today's episode to hear my best tip for discerning if your current approach to exercise is healthy or not.

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Inspired by a blog post I read, I'm sharing how my approach to working out has drastically changed in my 20s to my now 30s.

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Happy 32nd birthday to meeee! Today I'm sharing some very healing mindsets God taught me being 31 about fitness. He is so good to continue to heal my relationship with exercise and I pray this episode is so healing for you to listen to, too!

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Today I'm sharing what I was recently struggling with and what God said to me on a prayer walk, to speak truth and freedom into my life!

Today I'm sharing my hot take on the popular extreme program 75 hard and what I'm doing instead.

You'll hear me share in this episode:

1. Why I won't ever be doing 75 Hard

2. What unhealthy time in my life 75 Hard reminds me of

3. Lessons from the life of Samuel in the Bible and how it can help inspire us in the middle of changing bad habits

4. Past harmful habits the Lord healed me from and why thinking about them encourages me for future change

Bible verses mentioned:

1 Samuel 7:12 "Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.”

Ecclesiastes 4:6 "Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind."

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Today I'm sharing what I think makes learning (and implementing) Intuitive Eating into your unique life hard. I also give tips to remove this thing! Enjoy!

Have you ever thought "if only I weighed XYZ, then life would finally be good?"

If you have, you aren't alone! This is a lie that satan has been selling women (and men) for centuries. Check out today's episode to hear how being my smallest actually made my life WORSE.

You'll hear me share about:

1. What Set Point Weight is

2. Why I'm happier in a bigger body

3. Why it's okay to give up

4. A mindset shift to help you see weight loss as not just being able to put on smaller clothes but requiring much greater sacrifice (and is it worth it?)

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Today I'm reading a super powerful (and short) IG post of someone that I follow, who shared her two cents about Biblical beauty. Listen today and then let me know if you agree with the post or not!

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It's actually a VERY heathy thing to not workout 7 days a week. It's also very respectful to how God thoughtfully designed the human body.

Today I'm chatting about:

1. Lessons I learned from an Olympian

2. A mindset shift God gave me to stop training so hard and so often

3. Why rest days make us stronger

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Check out today's short episode to learn how to ditch Diet Culture influenced food guilt and enjoy any food, as God desired you to do, friend!

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Today I'm sharing my takeaways and commentary of two AMAZING faith-based food freedom podcasts episodes I've listened to.

You'll hear in this episode:

1. What powerful thing Adam and Eve can teach us about how to improve body image

2. What Satan can teach us about beauty

3. Why Before and After can be so harmful

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Using an electric toothbrush

Flossing

Keeping a gratitude journal

Time in prayer

Washing your hands 

Going to church

All health promoting practices that have NOTHING to do with food or exercise.

Diet Culture gets it wrong. Our health is not just what we put in our mouth or how we move our bodies. Listen today as I share some things on my heart I felt led to share, as well as a lesson God reminded me of when I was recently super sick and unable to eat veggies or workout! 

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Do you wish a loved one moved their body regularly, the way you do? Tune into today to hear the advice God gave me when I needed help in this area!

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Today we are talking about Set Point, weight gain, the benefits of living in a bigger body and MORE!

You'll hear:

1. What is Set Point Weight Theory?

2. How do you get to your Set Point?

3. Why I'm okay with my Set Point being a higher weight than I was before

4. Why being bigger, for me personally, is heathier

5. Why I believe our Set Points are handpicked by God

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Satan has his pesky little hands in the fitness world, yes, it's true. You need to be on guard for his influence in every area of life.

Today you'll hear me talk about:

1. Two popular fitness phrases that I recommend you never say again and why

2. Why it's WISE to be super picky about what sayings you say (the English language is full of terrible sayings!)

Today I'm getting vulnerable in my examples and sharing specific times I've struggled with comparison.

I'm sharing in this episode:

1. What the Bible says about comparison

2. Why it's harmful to bond over struggling with comparison

3. Four practical tips to implement today to help you stop being envious of other women

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Today I'm introducing you to one of my amazing podcast clients, Amy Wicks! She gave me the audio from her podcast where I was a guest and shared about mindsets to adopt to experience food peace during Thanksgiving and Christmas. 

On this episode you'll hear us talk about: 

1.  What it's like to be an Enneagram 3w4

2. What to do when your family starts talking about diets

3. The most important thing to know first as you start your food freedom journey as a Christian

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Today I have Intuitive Eating Counsellor and Barre Instructor Simi Botic on the podcast, chatting with me all about finding pleasure in movement and why that is so dang important!

We talk about:

1. Our advice for the woman not liking her current relationship with exercise

2. What is the difference between the words exercise and movement? 

3. Why sweat is not an indicator of an effective workout

4. Why low impact still "counts"

5. Simi stories of improving her quality of life by healing her relationship with exercise

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Do you struggle with binge eating? Do you feel a lot of shame for doing so? Listen today to learn my compassionate and Biblical advice (as a Certified Health Coach specializing in Intuitive Eating).

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Does being out of your normal routine with food and workouts cause anxiety when it comes to travelling? Or the weekend? Check out today's episode for tons of tips to help you learn how to have peace with food, even on different looking days.

I share today:

1. Why you don't need to be perfect with honouring your hunger and fullness cues (I'm not!)

2. Why it's totally normal to not be eating "IG worthy" food each day (again, I don't!)

3. Why veggies in ANY format still "count". Yes, even in chip format!

4. Why it's okay to eat "Naked Carbs"

5. Why it's okay to eat at social gatherings when you aren't hungry yet

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Tis the night of candy eating! This episode is coming at you in perfect timing then, to help free you of the shame of eating candy (or any type of food) when not physically hungry.

Today we have another WHY I ate style episode. Take a listen and hear about how a Podcast Producer and VA (who practices Intuitive Eating) makes intentional (not obsessive) nutritional choices throughout her work day. Enjoy!

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The actual episode on Beginner's Mindsets begins around 9:30 minutes in but check out the whole episode to hear some girly chit-chat and things God has been teaching me!

In this episode you'll hear me talk about:

1. How you can know what your God-given calling is

2. How to reframe a painful memory

3. What is a Beginner's Mindset and how can it help you enjoy workouts more?

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Are you having a bad day today? Maybe relationships are feeling tough or school or work? Or you don't love how your body looks or feels? Perhaps food just feels oh-so complicated right now. Check out today's episode to hear what I did recently on a hard day that really helped me and I pray it helps you!

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Today my guest and I are chatting about making time for a workout, even with busy littles to care for.

We talk about:

1. Anastasia's best tips for fitting in exercise, even with a newborn

2. Why sometimes sleep is more healthy than a workout

3. Why it's not Biblical to think you have to give up workouts once you step into motherhood

4. How taking care of your body is a way to worship God

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Tune into today to hear my best advice and three step plan to help you feel lighter.

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Ever feel extra hungry? Yeah, me, too! And guess what? That's 1000% normal!

Check out today’s episode to hear:

1.      Why factor can make it easier to eat more with grace

2.      What John 10:10 has to do with eating adequately

3.      Certain seasons you may find yourself in need of more fuel

4.      Why I think calorie counters are not kind to our bodies or God’s design of them

5.      How I personally navigated a recent very hungry day

6.      Why it’s okay and very normal for humans to need different amounts of food each unique day

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Have you ever had poor body image?

Have you ever wished your spouse looked like they did on your wedding day?

Have you ever wished your kids had athletic builds of other kids?

Have you ever wished your parents had the fashion sense of other parents? 

If you answered yes to any of the above statements, you are not alone.

Tune in today to hear me share practical and Biblical insights into what to do to find freedom from shame in this area!

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Happy 7th wedding anniversary to us! The day this episode drops is our actual anniversary, how fun!

Today you’ll hear:

1.      7 powerful things (plus a few bonus points!) that Mark has taught me through the way he talks and acts about food, that have helped me further heal my relationship with food

2.      How observing others joy can be contagious in helping you learn to do things in a new, joyful way, too

3.      The power of seeing others break your food rules

4.      The importance of finding a “Normal Eater” to be influenced by

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