Reshape and Recover

03/23/2026

What if you’re not actually hungry?
What if it’s something else?

Most people struggling with overeating don’t lack knowledge.

They know what to eat.
They’ve tried to follow through.
They genuinely want to change.

But something keeps pulling them back.

Emotional triggers.
Stress.
Spiritual emptiness.

And without the right kind of support, willpower alone isn’t enough.

This is something I’ve seen over and over again—not just in others, but in my own journey.

Basically, the point is…
If we don’t address what’s underneath the behavior, the cycle continues.

This week, I’m sharing a simple framework that brings together faith, structure, and support—because real change happens when all three are in place.

If you work with clients who struggle with emotional eating, this could be a helpful resource for you.

The registration link is in the comments, or feel free to message me if you have questions.

03/22/2026

I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants – but let them not turn to folly. ~Psalm 85:8 (NIV)

So in these verses, the Sons of Korah say they will listen to God, that He promises believers peace, and pray God’s people will not sin.

When God speaks to us, He reminds us that when we follow Him, we have peace. Our prayer every day should be that we follow Him in all we do, think, and say so we will have peace and honor God.

Dear Lord, help me to remember Your promise of peace. Help me to hear Your voice and are wise in our choices with food and in life. Amen.

03/22/2026

This explains the stomachache I get when I eat just 1/3 of an avocado.

Avocados are touted as a superfood, but are they a scam? Is avocado oil a healthy choice? Learn more about avocado nutritional deception.

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And for more on this topic, check out this video: https://drbrg.co/4q1nRiu

03/21/2026

Step 8: A Shift Toward Healing Relationships

At some point in recovery, the focus begins to shift.

We’ve spent time looking honestly at ourselves.
Now we begin to look at our relationships.

This can feel uncomfortable.

We may start to see ways we’ve hurt others — or ways we’ve been hurt — and it can bring up guilt, regret, or even resistance.

But this step isn’t about rushing to fix everything.

It’s about becoming willing.

Willing to see things more clearly.
Willing to take responsibility for our part.
Willing to let God begin changing our hearts.

For many people, unresolved relationships carry more weight than they realize. That weight can quietly keep us stuck — and sometimes even pull us back toward old behaviors.

But when we begin to face these things with God’s help, something starts to shift.

Not all at once.
But little by little.

Forgiveness begins to grow.
Understanding deepens.
And the burden we’ve been carrying starts to lift.

Basically, the point is…
We don’t have to stay tied to the past.

God has already forgiven us — and He can help us walk forward in that freedom, one step at a time.

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” — Psalm 51:10

If you’d like to go deeper into the 12 Steps in a Christ-centered way, I walk through each step in my book. Link is in the comments.

03/20/2026

Many people who struggle with overeating aren’t lacking effort.

They’ve tried.
They’ve started over more times than they can count.
They genuinely want things to be different.

But the same patterns keep showing up.

That can be incredibly discouraging.

What I’ve seen — both in my own journey and in the people we work with — is that real change often doesn’t come from trying harder.

It comes from understanding what’s underneath the behavior and having the right kind of support in place.

You’re not broken.
And this isn’t just about willpower.

Through Reshape and Recover, Tony and I walk alongside people using a Christ-centered recovery approach that addresses the deeper patterns behind overeating.

Next Thursday (3/26), we’ll be sharing more about this in a free live webinar.

If this is something you’ve experienced — or something you see in the people you work with — you can join us.

I’ll place the registration link in the comments.

03/19/2026

Going on vacation doesn’t have to mean everything falls apart with your eating.

This is a picture Tony and I took on our way to a short trip in Cottonwood, Arizona, and we’re having such a good time already. (And yes… I borrowed his hat because the wind was not cooperating with my hair 😊)

But here’s what’s different:

We came with a plan.

Not a restrictive plan.
Not a stressful plan.
Just a simple, intentional one.

We brought some healthy food with us.
We’re choosing wisely at restaurants.
And most importantly… extra food isn’t even an option.

And that changes everything.

Because when you take away the constant decision-making and the “maybe just this once” thinking, there’s so much more space to actually enjoy where you are.

The views.
The time together.
The peace.

The thing to remember here is this:
Freedom with food doesn’t come from willpower in the moment—it comes from having a plan ahead of time.

And when you have that, even vacations feel different.

If you’ve ever felt like travel or busy seasons completely derail you, it might not be a discipline problem.

It might just be that you need a better plan.

That’s exactly what we help people build inside Reshape and Recover—a simple, sustainable approach rooted in structure, support, and reliance on God.

If that’s something you’ve been needing, I’d love to walk alongside you.

👉 Learn more at: www.reshapeandrecover.com

📩 Or message me if you have questions

03/18/2026

Most people know what they should eat, the problem they think they have is having the willpower to do it.

They understand nutrition.
They’ve tried countless diets.
They genuinely want to change.

Yet the cycle continues.

That’s because overeating is often not just about food.

For many people it becomes a way to cope with stress, loneliness, anxiety, or emotional pain. When those pressures build, food offers quick relief — even when someone sincerely wants to stop.

Trying harder with willpower alone rarely solves that problem.
Real freedom often comes when people begin addressing the emotional, behavioral, and spiritual patterns behind overeating.

Through Reshape and Recover, Tony and I guide people through a Christ-centered recovery process designed specifically for those struggling with overeating.

Next week I’ll be hosting a free live webinar where I’ll share more about this recovery approach and how it can support people who feel stuck in the cycle.

If you work with clients facing this — or if this is something you personally understand — you can join us next Thursday.

I’ll place the registration link in the comments

03/17/2026

Can you recover from overeating without working the 12 Steps?

Someone recently asked me that… and it made me pause.

Because the honest answer is — maybe.

I was able to lose weight before finishing all 12 Steps.

But what I learned later changed everything.

Weight loss and true heart healing are not the same thing.

I’ve seen people lose weight… and gain it back.
Not because they didn’t know what to eat —
but because the deeper issues were never addressed.

In this episode, Tony and I talk about:

• Why “stopping the behavior” isn’t the same as recovery
• The “dry drunk” parallel — and how it applies to food
• Why reading the steps isn’t the same as working them
• And how real freedom comes from heart change, not just willpower

The 12 Steps aren’t just about food.
They’re about transformation.

If you’ve ever wondered whether finishing the steps really matters… this conversation is for you.

03/16/2026

Many people who struggle with overeating feel trapped in a pattern they don’t fully understand.

They sincerely want to stop.
They promise themselves they’ll do better next time.
Yet somehow the same behaviors keep returning.

Over time, this pattern can bring a lot of frustration, shame, and discouragement.

For many individuals, overeating isn’t simply about food or lack of discipline. It often follows a predictable cycle driven by stress, cravings, temporary relief, and the emotional aftermath that follows.

That’s one reason dieting and willpower alone often fail.

Through Reshape and Recover, my husband Tony (a counselor of more than 25 years) and I help people address the deeper roots of overeating using a Christ-centered recovery approach based on the 12 Steps.

Next Thursday (3/26) at 6 PM Pacific, we’ll be hosting a free live webinar where I’ll explain how this recovery process works and how people can begin finding freedom from the cycle of overeating.

If you work with clients struggling with this issue — or if this is something you personally understand — you’re welcome to join us.

I’ll place the registration link in the comments.

03/15/2026

For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name.
Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you. Psalm 33:21–22 (NIV)

When we trust God, our hearts can be glad — even when life is hard. Trust reminds us that God is working in ways we may not yet see. He is faithful, and His plans for us are good.

Sometimes when we feel overwhelmed, lonely, or discouraged, food can look like the answer. But what we really need is God’s love and presence. His love satisfies our hearts in a way that food never can. As we lean on Him, we can trust that He is working all things together for our good.

Dear Lord, thank You that You love us and are trustworthy. You are good, and we trust You. When we are tempted to turn to food for comfort, please remind us to turn to You instead. Help us bring our thoughts back to You and rest in Your love. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

03/14/2026

Many people struggling with overeating carry a deep sense of shame.

We promise ourselves we’ll do better… but when we slip again, it’s easy to start believing something is wrong with us. That shame can keep us stuck in the same cycle of trying harder, failing, and feeling worse.

But Step 7 reminds us of something powerful: recovery is not about punishing ourselves. It’s about humbly turning to God and asking Him to change us.

As I wrote in my book:

"In Step Seven, we ask God to remove our defects—not as one who feels unworthy or ashamed, but as highly valued, dearly loved children of God."

This changes everything.

We don’t approach God as failures trying to earn His approval.
We come as His children — already loved, already forgiven through Jesus.

From that place of grace, we can humbly ask Him to remove the attitudes and patterns that keep us stuck.

The Bible reminds us:

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22-23)

What a beautiful picture of what God wants to grow in us.

Step 7 isn’t about trying harder to be perfect.
It’s about surrendering our weaknesses to God and allowing Him to replace them with the fruit of His Spirit.

Freedom begins when we stop relying on willpower alone and start relying on God’s power instead.

03/13/2026

Recovery Rarely Happens Alone

One of the quiet struggles many people carry is the belief that they should be able to fix their eating on their own.

They’ve read the books.
Tried the diets.
Made promises to themselves more times than they can count.

And when the struggle continues, shame grows.

But real recovery rarely happens in isolation.

In many areas of life — grief, addiction, trauma, and mental health — healing often happens best in community.

Food struggles are no different.

When people are surrounded by others who understand the battle, something powerful happens:

Hope begins to return.

They begin to believe change is possible.

Step by step, healthier patterns begin to form.

For counselors and helping professionals, this is where collaboration can make a meaningful difference.

If you work with clients who struggle with emotional eating or compulsive overeating — or if you’re interested in learning more about recovery support — I’ll be sharing more in a short webinar on March 26.

We’ll talk about how structure, accountability, and Christ-centered community can support lasting change.

Registration details will be shared soon.