Negative body image often leads to hyper-focus on one's appearance, perpetuated by the belief that body positivity is the solution. However, body trust, not body positivity, is the key to cultivating a positive body image. This episode delves into how to understand what body trust is and shift your focus away from your body so that you can confidently nourish and care for your body, while improving your body image along the way! In today’s episode, we’ll uncover some common misconceptions about body positivity and what practicing it actually does to your mental health.  Then you’ll learn what scripture says that likely contradicts what you’ve been hearing about body image for years! A few things you can expect to hear in this episode include: 🚗 What Volkswagon bugs and body image have in common 🤯 A surprising truth from scripture about self-love that may shock you  🛑 The biggest thing that helped one of my students stop thinking about her body ALL 👏🏻 THE 👏🏻 TIME 👏🏻 🕰️ The average amount of time most people spend trying to change their appearance ❤️‍🩹 Some incredible physical health improvements that become possible when you cultivate body trust Resources mentioned: >>> Download your FREE companion workbook HERE! Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list. Enroll in The Joy-Filled Eater course! >>> Join me and a community of crazy incredible women inside The Joy-Filled Food Freedom Society! Join our FREE community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus. Got a burning question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast! If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉. Connect with Brittany on Instagram *Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.