Are you looking to carve out your own spiritual path and connect with a higher power? Maybe you’re on a quest for meaning, purpose, or a sense of belonging?



Perhaps you grew up in a religion that doesn’t quite align with who you are now, or maybe you’ve lost your connection to God and want to find your way back?



Or if you’re like a lot of people, you’re simply trying to make sense of a world that sometimes seems overwhelming and confusing…



Welcome to "What's God Got To Do With It?" – a podcast that’s anything but preachy, but will cut through the noise to meet you exactly where you are in your journey – without judgment or shame. It’s your spiritual safe space, where skepticism and doubt are welcome.



Join our host, Leanne Ellington, a once-skeptical bacon-loving, Hebrew-speaking Jew who, wrestling with her own beliefs, set out on a quest to discover her own faith and found God in the most unexpected places.



Leanne, a “self-image scientist” will be your companion and guide on this incredible adventure, sharing her own unconventional journey while inviting you to discover your own spiritual path and connect with a higher power in a forum where you can build confidence and feel supported.



And if you're wondering What's God Got To Do With It? The short answer is....EVERYTHING!

Are you looking to carve out your own spiritual path and connect with a higher power? Maybe you’re on a quest for meaning, purpose, or a sense of belonging?
 
Perhaps you grew up in a religion that doesn’t quite align with who you are now, or maybe you’ve lost your connection to God and want to find your way back?
 
Or if you’re like a lot of people, you’re simply trying to make sense of a world that sometimes seems overwhelming and confusing…
 
Welcome to "What's God Got To Do With It?" – a podcast that’s anything but preachy, but will cut through the noise to meet you exactly where you are in your journey – without judgment or shame. It’s your spiritual safe space, where skepticism and doubt are welcome.
 
Join our host, Leanne Ellington, a once-skeptical bacon-loving, Hebrew-speaking Jew who, wrestling with her own beliefs, set out on a quest to discover her own faith and found God in the most unexpected places.
 
Leanne, a “self-image scientist” will be your companion and guide on this incredible adventure, sharing her own unconventional journey while inviting you to discover your own spiritual path and connect with a higher power in a forum where you can build confidence and feel supported.
 
And if you're wondering What's God Got To Do With It? The short answer is....EVERYTHING!

What's God Got To Do With It? With Leanne Ellington

Feeling Things with Amy & Kat is a podcast for anyone who’s ever had feelings—or wants to. Hosted by Amy Brown and therapist Kat Van Buren, this is a space where nothing is off-limits. From deep reflections on childhood to pop culture obsessions to what’s happening in the world, all feelings deserve a seat at the table—big, small, awkward, joyful, confusing, and everything in between. At its core, it’s real friends having real conversations about real feelings. Some episodes go deep, some stay light, but all are rooted in curiosity, honesty, and connection. In a world that moves fast, sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is pause... and feel things.

Feeling Things with Amy &amp; Kat is a podcast for anyone who&rsquo;s ever had feelings&mdash;or wants to. Hosted by Amy Brown and therapist Kat Van Buren, this is a space where nothing is off-limits. From deep reflections on childhood to pop culture obsessions to what&rsquo;s happening in the world, all feelings deserve a seat at the table&mdash;big, small, awkward, joyful, confusing, and everything in between. At its core, it&rsquo;s real friends having real conversations about real feelings. Some episodes go deep, some stay light, but all are rooted in curiosity, honesty, and connection. In a world that moves fast, sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is pause... and feel things.

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Introducing: What's God Got To Do With It? With Leanne Ellington

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What happens when anxiety stops being something you experience and starts becoming who you believe you are?

For Kylie, “I'm an anxious person” had been part of her identity since childhood. She'd been in and out of therapy since third grade, and over the years, her anxiety simply found new places to land. Eventually, it became consumed with food, weight, and her body.

What originally began as a wellness program to help her feel better slowly turned into extreme restriction and the pursuit of becoming the skinniest version of herself. She was tracking calories, punishing her body, losing her period, experiencing panic attacks almost daily, and allowing a photo she didn't like to send her into a tailspin of restriction and self-criticism.

And underneath all of it was the belief that her body was the enemy—and anxiety was simply who she was.

In this case study, Kylie shares what changed when she stopped trying to manage the symptoms and started rewiring the thoughts, beliefs, self-image, and identity underneath them. She talks about going from daily panic and constant food noise to being able to eat ice cream with her husband without fear, see a photo she doesn't love without making it mean something about her worth, and experience anxious feelings without letting them take over.

We also unpack why this process felt so different from years of therapy and food-focused programs, how Kylie learned to separate the data from the drama, and the powerful shift from seeing her body as something working against her to recognizing: “My body is my partner. It's trying to protect me.”

And perhaps most powerfully, Kylie shares how changing her relationship with herself changed her relationship with God. Instead of asking God to simply take the thoughts and feelings away, she's learning to invite Him into the messy middle—and says Scripture that she once understood logically now feels like something she can actually believe and receive.

This isn't a story about never feeling anxious again, never having another negative body thought, or becoming perfectly “healed.” It's about learning a new operating system—one where those old thoughts and feelings might still try to get on the bus, but they don't get to drive anymore.

If you've ever thought, “This is just who I am,” “I've tried everything,” “My body is working against me,” or “Why won't God just take this away?”—Kylie's story is for you.

HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington // @theteenagerbrain

To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.

What happens when anxiety stops being something you experience and starts becoming who you believe you are?
For Kylie, &ldquo;I'm an anxious person&rdquo; had been part of her identity since childhood. She'd been in and out of therapy since third grade, and over the years, her anxiety simply found new places to land. Eventually, it became consumed with food, weight, and her body.
What originally began as a wellness program to help her feel better slowly turned into extreme restriction and the pursuit of becoming the skinniest version of herself. She was tracking calories, punishing her body, losing her period, experiencing panic attacks almost daily, and allowing a photo she didn't like to send her into a tailspin of restriction and self-criticism.
And underneath all of it was the belief that her body was the enemy&mdash;and anxiety was simply who she was.
In this case study, Kylie shares what changed when she stopped trying to manage the symptoms and started rewiring the thoughts, beliefs, self-image, and identity underneath them. She talks about going from daily panic and constant food noise to being able to eat ice cream with her husband without fear, see a photo she doesn't love without making it mean something about her worth, and experience anxious feelings without letting them take over.
We also unpack why this process felt so different from years of therapy and food-focused programs, how Kylie learned to separate the data from the drama, and the powerful shift from seeing her body as something working against her to recognizing: &ldquo;My body is my partner. It's trying to protect me.&rdquo;
And perhaps most powerfully, Kylie shares how changing her relationship with herself changed her relationship with God. Instead of asking God to simply take the thoughts and feelings away, she's learning to invite Him into the messy middle&mdash;and says Scripture that she once understood logically now feels like something she can actually believe and receive.
This isn't a story about never feeling anxious again, never having another negative body thought, or becoming perfectly &ldquo;healed.&rdquo; It's about learning a new operating system&mdash;one where those old thoughts and feelings might still try to get on the bus, but they don't get to drive anymore.
If you've ever thought, &ldquo;This is just who I am,&rdquo; &ldquo;I've tried everything,&rdquo; &ldquo;My body is working against me,&rdquo; or &ldquo;Why won't God just take this away?&rdquo;&mdash;Kylie's story is for you.
HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/">@leanneellington</a>&nbsp;// <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theteenagerbrain/">@theteenagerbrain</a>
To learn more about Leanne, head over to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.leanneellington.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.leanneellington.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1703203495304000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2T76r3wacmFiJTC4kFARzo">www.LeanneEllington.com</a>, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.whatsgodgottodowithit.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.whatsgodgottodowithit.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1703203495304000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0QD3Ll1AxAtxOKSf7zD6ps">www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com</a>.

What If “Anxious” Isn’t Who You Are? Kylie’s Story of Rewiring Food, Body & Self-Image (Case Study)

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What happens when you've spent years praying for God to take away the food noise, but the freedom you're searching for goes so much deeper than food?

For Julie, food noise was constant. She woke up thinking about food, went to bed thinking about food, and spent years crying out to God, wondering why He hadn't taken it away.

But underneath it all was a people-pleasing perfectionist who had spent much of her life seeking approval, staying busy, and putting everyone else's needs ahead of her own.

And while she knew what Scripture said about being loved, chosen, and beloved by God, her internal response was often, "Yeah, right."

She believed those promises were true. She just couldn't believe they were true for HER.

In this case study, Julie shares what changed when she stopped looking for another food-focused solution and started rewiring the beliefs and self-image underneath her struggles. She talks about quieting the food noise, uncovering the real need behind her nighttime eating, and realizing that her perfectionism and people-pleasing were actually forms of self-abandonment.

And perhaps her biggest breakthrough came down to two simple words: "I matter."

For the first time, Julie began recognizing that her needs, hopes, dreams, and health mattered, too. She learned to set boundaries without guilt, say no without shame, and experience the joy she'd been searching for.

But one of the most powerful parts of Julie's story is what happened in her relationship with God.

After years of intellectually knowing what Scripture said about her, she describes finally being able to RECEIVE those truths and believe that she is loved, chosen, and worthy of being called His beloved.

As Julie puts it, she went from "bondage to freedom."

This isn't a story about finding the perfect diet or never struggling again. It's about learning to stop abandoning yourself, recognize the lies you've spent years believing, and finally experience the freedom of knowing that you matter.

If you've ever thought, "Why won't God take this away?" "I know what Scripture says, but why can't I believe it?" or "I'm so busy taking care of everyone else that I've lost myself"—Julie's story is for you.

HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington // @theteenagerbrain

To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.

What happens when you've spent years praying for God to take away the food noise, but the freedom you're searching for goes so much deeper than food?
For Julie, food noise was constant. She woke up thinking about food, went to bed thinking about food, and spent years crying out to God, wondering why He hadn't taken it away.
But underneath it all was a people-pleasing perfectionist who had spent much of her life seeking approval, staying busy, and putting everyone else's needs ahead of her own.
And while she knew what Scripture said about being loved, chosen, and beloved by God, her internal response was often, "Yeah, right."
She believed those promises were true. She just couldn't believe they were true for HER.
In this case study, Julie shares what changed when she stopped looking for another food-focused solution and started rewiring the beliefs and self-image underneath her struggles. She talks about quieting the food noise, uncovering the real need behind her nighttime eating, and realizing that her perfectionism and people-pleasing were actually forms of self-abandonment.
And perhaps her biggest breakthrough came down to two simple words: "I matter."
For the first time, Julie began recognizing that her needs, hopes, dreams, and health mattered, too. She learned to set boundaries without guilt, say no without shame, and experience the joy she'd been searching for.
But one of the most powerful parts of Julie's story is what happened in her relationship with God.
After years of intellectually knowing what Scripture said about her, she describes finally being able to RECEIVE those truths and believe that she is loved, chosen, and worthy of being called His beloved.
As Julie puts it, she went from "bondage to freedom."
This isn't a story about finding the perfect diet or never struggling again. It's about learning to stop abandoning yourself, recognize the lies you've spent years believing, and finally experience the freedom of knowing that you matter.
If you've ever thought, "Why won't God take this away?" "I know what Scripture says, but why can't I believe it?" or "I'm so busy taking care of everyone else that I've lost myself"&mdash;Julie's story is for you.
HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com //&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/">@leanneellington</a>&nbsp;// <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theteenagerbrain/">@theteenagerbrain</a>
To learn more about Leanne, head over to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.leanneellington.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.leanneellington.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1703203495304000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2T76r3wacmFiJTC4kFARzo">www.LeanneEllington.com</a>, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.whatsgodgottodowithit.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.whatsgodgottodowithit.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1703203495304000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0QD3Ll1AxAtxOKSf7zD6ps">www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com</a>.

She Knew God Loved Her. So Why Couldn't She Believe It? Julie's Story of Food Noise, Faith & Freedom (Case Study)

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Leanne is back as we conclude our deep dive into the Paradox of Worthiness. In this final episode of the series, she unravels the concept of "Self-Endorsement" and explores this idea that it's possible for you to value your own opinion of yourself and God’s opinion of you more so (even just a little bit more so) than someone else’s opinion of you. And how THAT can liberate you from the constant need for external validation.

Self-Endorsement is truly about standing confidently in who you are, but more so who God says you are, and seeking approval from God, rather than relying solely on others' opinions. Leanne encourages you to break free from society's definition of approval and external validation, renew your mind, and invite God into the process through prayer. 

As she wraps up this series, the invitation is clear: explore a new perspective, be patient with yourself, and trust the unfolding journey of self-discovery as you identify what you need for your head, heart, and spirit.

HOST: @LeanneEllington

To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com

Leanne is back as we conclude our deep dive into the Paradox of Worthiness. In this final episode of the series, she unravels the concept of "Self-Endorsement" and explores this idea that it's possible for you to value your own opinion of yourself and God’s opinion of you more so (even just a little bit more so) than someone else’s opinion of you. And how THAT can liberate you from the constant need for external validation.
Self-Endorsement is truly about standing confidently in who you are, but more so who God says you are, and seeking approval from God, rather than relying solely on others' opinions. Leanne encourages you to break free from society's definition of approval and external validation, renew your mind, and invite God into the process through prayer. 
As she wraps up this series, the invitation is clear: explore a new perspective, be patient with yourself, and trust the unfolding journey of self-discovery as you identify what you need for your head, heart, and spirit. HOST: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/">@LeanneEllington</a>
To learn more about Leanne, head over to <a href="http://www.leanneellington.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.LeanneEllington.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1702926032111000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Qvug-fNj4xMmOam3Sc_Y2">www.LeanneEllington.com</a>, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to <a href="http://www.whatsgodgottodowithit.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1702926032111000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Nr1wXyFWBekV_5izGQR7y">www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com</a>

Trading Up: Exchanging External Judgments For Your God-Given Value

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