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>.

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

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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