Past the Plate Podcast - Emotional Eating, Christian Food Coach, Binge Eating Help, Food Freedom

✨ Topics we touch on: Emotional Eating, Binge Eating, Food Cravings, Food Noise, Christian Weight Loss, Food Freedom In this episode, we talk about whether it’s really possible to feel normal around food again after years of emotional eating, binge eating, cravings, and starting over. You’ll hear 3 God-rooted truths that can change the way you see food, your body, your thoughts, and your freedom journey—so you can stop believing this cycle is just “who you are.” If you want more faith-based encouragement and support for emotional eating, make sure you join the Insider Bestie email list here: bit.ly/InsiderBestie 💛 🚀 NEXT STEPS: -Need more info? Head to HannahBryson.com -Have a question? Feel free to stop in and say hello → hello@hannahbryson.com -Feel encouraged today? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it, and DM me on IG! -Know someone who’s stuck in the mess? Send this episode her way. She doesn’t have to do this alone. ✨ Helpful Resources Just for You -YouVersion Bible App: Free app & online resource with daily devotions, different bible translations, plans, and studies. -The Bestie Boost (weekly email pep talk): A quick dose of faith-filled encouragement to start your week right: bit.ly/InsiderBestie -Join the Free Facebook Group: Bonus tools, prayer-based support, and behind-the-scenes from the podcast: bit.ly/ChristianBingeEatingSupport -Hang Out on Instagram: Instagram Channel, encouragement, behind-the-scenes convos, and where to DM me your review: @HannahDickeyBryson -My Favorite Faith & Food Freedom Buys: My favorite Bible, devotionals, & more: amzn.to/4lwIUHD

✨ Topics we touch on: Emotional Eating, Stress Eating, Food Cravings, Exhaustion, Christian Weight Loss, Food Freedom In this episode, we explore why exhaustion keeps so many women stuck in emotional eating. If food feels like your escape at the end of a long, overwhelming day, this episode will help you understand what's really driving those cravings. We unpack three ways physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual exhaustion can make food feel like the easiest source of comfort and how God invites us into true rest instead of temporary relief. If you're ready to stop using food as an escape and build a faith-based path to food freedom, you can book a 1:1 Binge Breakthrough Coaching session at HannahBryson.com. 💛 🚀 NEXT STEPS: -Need more info? Head to HannahBryson.com -Have a question? Feel free to stop in and say hello → hello@hannahbryson.com -Feel encouraged today? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it, and DM me on IG! -Know someone who’s stuck in the mess? Send this episode her way. She doesn’t have to do this alone. ✨ Helpful Resources Just for You -YouVersion Bible App: Free app & online resource with daily devotions, different bible translations, plans, and studies. -The Bestie Boost (weekly email pep talk): A quick dose of faith-filled encouragement to start your week right: bit.ly/InsiderBestie -Join the Free Facebook Group: Bonus tools, prayer-based support, and behind-the-scenes from the podcast: bit.ly/ChristianBingeEatingSupport -Hang Out on Instagram: Instagram Channel, encouragement, behind-the-scenes convos, and where to DM me your review: @HannahDickeyBryson -My Favorite Faith & Food Freedom Buys: My favorite Bible, devotionals, & more: amzn.to/4lwIUHD

✨ Topics we touch on: Emotional Eating, Christian Moms, Stress Eating, Food Cravings, Christian Weight Loss, Food Freedom In this episode, we talk about the non-negotiable habit Christian moms need when emotional eating feels loud. If food has become your comfort after a long day of pouring out for everyone else, this will help you understand why. You’ll learn 3 simple ways to stay consistent with God, without making quiet time feel like another performance or checklist. If you’re ready to stop reaching for food as your relief and build a faith-based path to food freedom, you can book a 1:1 Binge Breakthrough Coaching session at HannahBryson.com. 💛 🚀 NEXT STEPS: -Need more info? Head to HannahBryson.com -Have a question? Feel free to stop in and say hello → hello@hannahbryson.com -Feel encouraged today? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it, and DM me on IG! -Know someone who’s stuck in the mess? Send this episode her way. She doesn’t have to do this alone. ✨ Helpful Resources Just for You -YouVersion Bible App: Free app & online resource with daily devotions, different bible translations, plans, and studies. -The Bestie Boost (weekly email pep talk): A quick dose of faith-filled encouragement to start your week right: bit.ly/InsiderBestie -Join the Free Facebook Group: Bonus tools, prayer-based support, and behind-the-scenes from the podcast: bit.ly/ChristianBingeEatingSupport -Hang Out on Instagram: Instagram Channel, encouragement, behind-the-scenes convos, and where to DM me your review: @HannahDickeyBryson -My Favorite Faith & Food Freedom Buys: My favorite Bible, devotionals, & more: amzn.to/4lwIUHD

✨ Topics we touch on: Emotional Eating, Food Cravings, Binge Eating, Food Addiction, Christian Weight Loss, Food Freedom In this episode, we unpack why food can feel so controlling—and why it’s deeper than just lacking willpower. If cravings feel louder than your ability to say no, this will help you understand what’s really happening beneath the surface. We explore how food can become a source of comfort, relief, and emotional escape, along with the mental patterns and spiritual struggles that keep the cycle going. If you’re ready to stop feeling controlled by food and build a faith-based path to food freedom, you can book a 1:1 Binge Breakthrough Coaching session at HannahBryson.com. 💛 🚀 NEXT STEPS: -Need more info? Head to HannahBryson.com -Have a question? Feel free to stop in and say hello → hello@FromBingeEatingToBalance.com -Feel encouraged today? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it, and DM me on IG! -Know someone who’s stuck in the mess? Send this episode her way. She doesn’t have to do this alone. ✨ Helpful Resources Just for You -YouVersion Bible App: Free app & online resource with daily devotions, different bible translations, plans, and studies. -The Bestie Boost (weekly email pep talk): A quick dose of faith-filled encouragement to start your week right: bit.ly/InsiderBestie -Join the Free Facebook Group: Bonus tools, prayer-based support, and behind-the-scenes from the podcast: bit.ly/ChristianBingeEatingSupport -Hang Out on Instagram: Instagram Channel, encouragement, behind-the-scenes convos, and where to DM me your review: @HannahDickeyBryson -My Favorite Faith & Food Freedom Buys: My favorite Bible, devotionals, & more: amzn.to/4lwIUHD

✨ Topics we touch on: Emotional Eating, Food Cravings, Can’t Stop Eating, Food Noise, Christian Weight Loss, Food Freedom In this episode, we talk about why emotional eating can make you feel like you can’t trust yourself and how to rebuild that trust in a simple, faith-based way. If you keep saying you’ll stop but don’t follow through, this will help you understand why. We unpack how overwhelm, too many strategies, and lack of clarity keep you stuck—and how shifting to one God-led step at a time changes everything. If you’re ready to break the cycle and build real trust around food again, you can book a 1:1 Binge Breakthrough Coaching session at HannahBryson.com. 🚀 NEXT STEPS: -Can't Stop Eating? Head to HannahBryson.com -Have a question? Feel free to stop in and say hello → hello@FromBingeEatingToBalance.com -Feel encouraged today? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it, and DM me on IG! -Know someone who’s stuck in the mess? Send this episode her way. She doesn’t have to do this alone. ✨ Helpful Resources Just for You -YouVersion Bible App: Free app & online resource with daily devotions, different bible translations, plans, and studies. -The Bestie Boost (weekly email pep talk): A quick dose of faith-filled encouragement to start your week right: bit.ly/InsiderBestie -Join the Free Facebook Group: Bonus tools, prayer-based support, and behind-the-scenes from the podcast: bit.ly/ChristianBingeEatingSupport -Hang Out on Instagram: Instagram Channel, encouragement, behind-the-scenes convos, and where to DM me your review: @HannahDickeyBryson -My Favorite Faith & Food Freedom Buys: My favorite Bible, devotionals, & more: amzn.to/4lwIUHD

✨ Topics we touch on: Emotional Eating, Food Anxiety, Stress Eating, Food Cravings, Christian Weight Loss, Food Freedom In this episode, we unpack how trying to control your eating can actually increase food anxiety and emotional eating. If you feel stuck in constant food thoughts, pressure, and “starting over,” this will help you see why. Through the lens of John 14, we shift from control to trust—revealing how true peace with food doesn’t come from perfect performance, but from surrendering to God’s plan. If you’re ready to break free from stress eating and find food freedom through a faith-based approach, you can book a 1:1 Binge Breakthrough Coaching session at HannahBryson.com. 💛SERMON LINK 🚀 NEXT STEPS: -Ready for food freedom? Head to HannahBryson.com -Have a question? Feel free to stop in and say hello → hello@FromBingeEatingToBalance.com -Feel encouraged today? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it, and DM me on IG! -Know someone who’s stuck in the mess? Send this episode her way. She doesn’t have to do this alone. ✨ Helpful Resources Just for You -YouVersion Bible App: Free app & online resource with daily devotions, different bible translations, plans, and studies. -The Bestie Boost (weekly email pep talk): A quick dose of faith-filled encouragement to start your week right: bit.ly/InsiderBestie -Join the Free Facebook Group: Bonus tools, prayer-based support, and behind-the-scenes from the podcast: bit.ly/ChristianBingeEatingSupport -Hang Out on Instagram: Instagram Channel, encouragement, behind-the-scenes convos, and where to DM me your review: @HannahDickeyBryson -My Favorite Faith & Food Freedom Buys: My favorite Bible, devotionals, & more: amzn.to/4lwIUHD

✨ Topics we touch on: Binge Eating, Emotional Eating, Food Cravings, Can’t Stop Eating, Christian Weight Loss, Food Freedom In this episode, we break down why it feels so hard to stop eating once you start. If you’ve ever said, “I’ll just have a little”… and it turns into more, this will help you understand why. We cover three key drivers behind binge eating and food cravings—learned patterns, your body’s need for relief, and all-or-nothing thinking—so you can stop blaming yourself and start seeing what’s really going on. If you’re ready to break the cycle and find food freedom through a faith-based approach, you can book a 1:1 Binge Breakthrough Coaching session at HannahBryson.com. 💛 🚀 NEXT STEPS: -Ready for food freedom? Head to HannahBryson.com -Have a question? Feel free to stop in and say hello → hello@FromBingeEatingToBalance.com -Feel encouraged today? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it, and DM me on IG! -Know someone who’s stuck in the mess? Send this episode her way. She doesn’t have to do this alone. ✨ Helpful Resources Just for You -YouVersion Bible App: Free app & online resource with daily devotions, different bible translations, plans, and studies. -The Bestie Boost (weekly email pep talk): A quick dose of faith-filled encouragement to start your week right: bit.ly/InsiderBestie -Join the Free Facebook Group: Bonus tools, prayer-based support, and behind-the-scenes from the podcast: bit.ly/ChristianBingeEatingSupport -Hang Out on Instagram: Instagram Channel, encouragement, behind-the-scenes convos, and where to DM me your review: @HannahDickeyBryson -My Favorite Faith & Food Freedom Buys: My favorite Bible, devotionals, & more: amzn.to/4lwIUHD

✨ Topics we touch on: Emotional Eating, Food Cravings, Binge Eating Help, Renewing the Mind, Christian Weight Loss, Faith-Based Eating Support When a binge urge hits, it often begins with a quiet thought: “Just one bite won’t matter.” or “I’ll start over tomorrow.” Before long, that mental spiral can lead straight into emotional eating and another cycle of guilt and frustration. In this episode, we talk about how binge urges are often driven by thought patterns rather than true hunger—and how replacing those thoughts with Scripture can interrupt the moment before it turns into a binge. You’ll learn 3 Bible verses you can bring to mind when cravings feel overwhelming, helping redirect your focus from impulse to truth. We also discuss why renewing the mind is such a key part of overcoming emotional eating and how even a short pause with God’s Word can slow the urge and restore clarity in the middle of temptation. If you’re tired of feeling controlled by food cravings and want help identifying the emotional triggers behind your eating patterns, you can book a 1:1 Binge Breakthrough Coaching session at HannahBryson.com. 💛 🚀 NEXT STEPS: -Ready for food freedom? Head to HannahBryson.com -Have a question? Feel free to stop in and say hello → hello@FromBingeEatingToBalance.com -Feel encouraged today? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it, and DM me on IG! -Know someone who’s stuck in the mess? Send this episode her way. She doesn’t have to do this alone. ✨ Helpful Resources Just for You -YouVersion Bible App: Free app & online resource with daily devotions, different bible translations, plans, and studies. -The Bestie Boost (weekly email pep talk): A quick dose of faith-filled encouragement to start your week right: bit.ly/InsiderBestie -Join the Free Facebook Group: Bonus tools, prayer-based support, and behind-the-scenes from the podcast: bit.ly/ChristianBingeEatingSupport -Hang Out on Instagram: Instagram Channel, encouragement, behind-the-scenes convos, and where to DM me your review: @HannahDickeyBryson -My Favorite Faith & Food Freedom Buys: My favorite Bible, devotionals, & more: amzn.to/4lwIUHD

✨ Topics we touch on: Emotional Eating, Nervous System Regulation, Food Cravings, Binge Eating Triggers, Christian Weight Loss, Faith-Based Eating Support You already know what you’re supposed to eat… so why is it still so hard to follow through? In this episode, we unpack why nutrition knowledge alone doesn’t fix emotional eating. When stress, overwhelm, or emotional pressure build up, your nervous system looks for relief—and highly palatable foods can quickly provide the dopamine and comfort your brain is craving. That’s why so many women find themselves reaching for food even when they know better. We talk about how emotional eating is often connected to nervous system regulation rather than a lack of discipline, and why understanding this can completely shift the way you approach food cravings and binge eating patterns. You’ll also learn a simple 30-second nervous system reset you can practice in the moment to interrupt autopilot eating and invite God into the decision. If you’re tired of fighting food with more rules and willpower, this episode will help you understand what’s really driving the behavior—and how to begin healing your relationship with food in a faith-based way. If you’re ready to uncover your personal triggers and build peace around food, you can book a 1:1 Binge Breakthrough Coaching session at HannahBryson.com. 💛 🚀 NEXT STEPS: -Ready for food freedom? Head to HannahBryson.com -Have a question? Feel free to stop in and say hello → hello@FromBingeEatingToBalance.com -Feel encouraged today? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it, and DM me on IG! -Know someone who’s stuck in the mess? Send this episode her way. She doesn’t have to do this alone. ✨ Helpful Resources Just for You -YouVersion Bible App: Free app & online resource with daily devotions, different bible translations, plans, and studies. -The Bestie Boost (weekly email pep talk): A quick dose of faith-filled encouragement to start your week right: bit.ly/InsiderBestie -Join the Free Facebook Group: Bonus tools, prayer-based support, and behind-the-scenes from the podcast: bit.ly/ChristianBingeEatingSupport -Hang Out on Instagram: Instagram Channel, encouragement, behind-the-scenes convos, and where to DM me your review: @HannahDickeyBryson -My Favorite Faith & Food Freedom Buys: My favorite Bible, devotionals, & more: amzn.to/4lwIUHD

✨ Topics we touch on: Mindless Eating, Screen Time & Food, Binge Eating Triggers, Dopamine and Food Cravings, Emotional Eating, Christian Weight Loss, Faith-Based Eating Habits Does eating while watching TV or scrolling your phone make binge eating worse? In this episode, we unpack the connection between screen time and mindless eating and why pairing entertainment with food can intensify emotional eating patterns. You’ll learn: • How “dopamine stacking” (screens + highly palatable foods) can increase cravings• Why distraction disrupts hunger and fullness cues• How overstimulation may lead to eating past satisfaction• The connection between isolation, screens, and binge eating triggers• Simple, faith-based shifts to help you feel more present and intentional at meals If you’ve noticed you eat more in front of a screen (or feel less satisfied after distracted meals), this episode will help you understand why. And if you’re ready to uncover the deeper root of your binge eating and build faith-based boundaries that bring real peace around food, book a 1:1 Binge Breakthrough Coaching session at HannahBryson.com. 🚀 NEXT STEPS: -Ready for food freedom? Head to HannahBryson.com -Have a question? Feel free to stop in and say hello → hello@FromBingeEatingToBalance.com -Feel encouraged today? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it, and DM me on IG! -Know someone who’s stuck in the mess? Send this episode her way. She doesn’t have to do this alone. ✨ Helpful Resources Just for You -YouVersion Bible App: Free app & online resource with daily devotions, different bible translations, plans, and studies. -The Bestie Boost (weekly email pep talk): A quick dose of faith-filled encouragement to start your week right: bit.ly/InsiderBestie -Join the Free Facebook Group: Bonus tools, prayer-based support, and behind-the-scenes from the podcast: bit.ly/ChristianBingeEatingSupport -Hang Out on Instagram: Instagram Channel, encouragement, behind-the-scenes convos, and where to DM me your review: @HannahDickeyBryson -My Favorite Faith & Food Freedom Buys: My favorite Bible, devotionals, & more: amzn.to/4lwIUHD

✨ Topics we touch on: Binge Eating, Emotional Eating, Afternoon Snacking, Food Obsession, Christian Coaching, Coping With Stress, Faith-Based Food Freedom Ever notice how afternoon snack time somehow turns into an emotional eating spiral? You’re “doing good” all morning… and then suddenly you’re back in the pantry thinking, Why can’t I stop? Today’s episode is different.I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes snippet from a real coaching call. You’ll hear part of my session with Margie — a homeschooling mama overwhelmed by stress, chronic illness, and constant food thoughts. Afternoon break time had quietly become her emotional eating prison. If you’ve ever said: • “Food is constantly on my mind.”• “I feel awful even while I’m still eating.”• “I hide the evidence.”• “I just can’t stop.” You’ll see yourself in this. Inside this episode, you’ll hear: • What it sounds like to uncover the real root of binge eating• Why afternoon mindless snacking is usually about stress, not hunger• How shame decreases when the real need is named• And how peace enters when God’s truth enters the moment This isn’t about willpower; it’s about understanding why your body keeps reaching for food and inviting God into that space. And friend, this is your last call! The Can’t Stop Eating Blueprint live workshop starts TODAY.Two days. Free. Live coaching. Grace-based, faith-rooted methods that actually work. If you keep saying, “I’ll start later”… you’ve said that before. Save your seat now:👉 https://workshop.hannahbryson.com 💛 🚀 NEXT STEPS: -SAVE YOUR SEAT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE LIVE WORKSHOP: workshop.hannahbryson.com -Want more info? Head to HannahBryson.com -Have a question? Feel free to stop in and say hello → hello@FromBingeEatingToBalance.com -Feel encouraged today? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it, and DM me on IG! -Know someone who’s stuck in the mess? Send this episode her way. She doesn’t have to do this alone. ✨ Helpful Resources Just for You -YouVersion Bible App: Free app & online resource with daily devotions, different bible translations, plans, and studies. -The Bestie Boost (weekly email pep talk): A quick dose of faith-filled encouragement to start your week right: bit.ly/InsiderBestie -Join the Free Facebook Group: Bonus tools, prayer-based support, and behind-the-scenes from the podcast: bit.ly/ChristianBingeEatingSupport -Hang Out on Instagram: Instagram Channel, encouragement, behind-the-scenes convos, and where to DM me your review: @HannahDickeyBryson -My Favorite Faith & Food Freedom Buys: My favorite Bible, devotionals, & more: amzn.to/4lwIUHD

✨ Topics we touch on: Food Addiction, Junk Food, Christian Weight Loss, Processed Food, Food Freedom, Emotional Eating You’re trying to heal your relationship with food, but does that mean you have to give up all the foods you love? If you’ve ever wondered “Do I need to give up junk food to be free from food addiction?”... this episode is for you.The short answer? It depends. But in this episode, I give you a better question to ask. Inside this grace-filled episode, we’ll unpack: The real reason I gave up Taco Bell (and how I knew it was God, not guilt) How processed foods are engineered to hijack your cravings & override fullness Why some foods master you and why that matters spiritually The biblical tension between freedom & surrender (Hebrews 12:1 + 1 Corinthians 6:12) How to know what your next right step is with God, not diet culture This isn’t about copying my plan or what your best friend is doing. It’s not about doing enough to achieve a goal. It’s about asking God what He wants for your body, your mind, and your peace and walking with Him toward freedom. 💛 If food has been running the show lately, I’d love to help. Join me for my free live workshop, The Can’t Stop Eating Blueprint, on February 17th & 18th.We’ll talk about food addiction, emotional eating, surrender, and how to finally feel peace around food...without white-knuckling your way there. 🎟️ Save your seat now at workshop.hannahbryson.comReplays will be available, but only if you sign up! Don’t wait because I would love for you to come hang with us! 🚀 NEXT STEPS: -SAVE YOUR SEAT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE LIVE WORKSHOP: workshop.hannahbryson.com -Want more info? Head to HannahBryson.com -Have a question? Feel free to stop in and say hello → hello@FromBingeEatingToBalance.com -Feel encouraged today? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it, and DM me on IG! -Know someone who’s stuck in the mess? Send this episode her way. She doesn’t have to do this alone. ✨ Helpful Resources Just for You -YouVersion Bible App: Free app & online resource with daily devotions, different bible translations, plans, and studies. -The Bestie Boost (weekly email pep talk): A quick dose of faith-filled encouragement to start your week right: bit.ly/InsiderBestie -Join the Free Facebook Group: Bonus tools, prayer-based support, and behind-the-scenes from the podcast: bit.ly/ChristianBingeEatingSupport -Hang Out on Instagram: Instagram Channel, encouragement, behind-the-scenes convos, and where to DM me your review: @HannahDickeyBryson -My Favorite Faith & Food Freedom Buys: My favorite Bible, devotionals, & more: amzn.to/4lwIUHD

✨ Topics we touch on: Binge Eating, Emotional Eating, Food Cravings, Boredom Snacking, Christian Weight Loss, Mindset Habits, Faith-Based Food Freedom Ever find yourself standing in front of the pantry… even though you just ate? You know you're not hungry, but you want something that you can't put your finger on...something crunchy, sweet, salty, comforting. You grab a handful of chips or a bite of leftovers, and then wonder...Why did I do that? This episode is your warm hug and your lightbulb moment. We’re unpacking what’s actually happening when you feel the urge to eat without hunger and why it’s not just about willpower. Inside this episode: 3 surprisingly common reasons you keep eating when you're not physically hungry How food becomes your autopilot response to emotions like boredom, stress, or loneliness A grace-based explanation of how your brain learns these habits and how to gently unlearn them One simple Bible verse to reset your cravings & remind you where true comfort comes from A faith-filled invitation to reroute the path from food to peace, with God at the center of it all If you’re stuck in a loop of mindless snacking, guilt, and wondering why food still feels so powerful this episode is your next right step. 💛 Ready for deeper help? Join me live for The Can’t Stop Eating Blueprint—a free 2-day training happening February 17th & 18th. I’ll walk you through the exact method that helped me stop emotional eating and experience real peace. 🖥️ Save your seat at workshop.hannahbryson.com — spots are limited (REPLAYS WILL BE AVAILABLE)! 🚀 NEXT STEPS: -FREE LIVE WORKSHOP ➡️ SAVE YOUR SEAT: workshop.hannahbryson.com -Want more info? Head to HannahBryson.com -Have a question? Feel free to stop in and say hello → hello@FromBingeEatingToBalance.com -Feel encouraged today? Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it, and DM me on IG! -Know someone who’s stuck in the mess? Send this episode her way. She doesn’t have to do this alone. ✨ Helpful Resources Just for You -YouVersion Bible App: Free app & online resource with daily devotions, different bible translations, plans, and studies. -The Bestie Boost (weekly email pep talk): A quick dose of faith-filled encouragement to start your week right: bit.ly/InsiderBestie -Join the Free Facebook Group: Bonus tools, prayer-based support, and behind-the-scenes from the podcast: bit.ly/ChristianBingeEatingSupport -Hang Out on Instagram: Instagram Channel, encouragement, behind-the-scenes convos, and where to DM me your review: @HannahDickeyBryson -My Favorite Faith & Food Freedom Buys: My favorite Bible, devotionals, & more: amzn.to/4lwIUHD