It's A Donkey Kong Kind of Day

When God and Your Doctor Disagree: A Christian Guide to Making Hard Health Choices

When faith and medicine seem to collide, how do you know which path to take? In this eye-opening episode of the Dear Food Podcast, Julia Fikse walks you through seven wise steps to help you make faith-filled, well-researched health decisions. From meditating on scripture to seeking second opinions, consulting holistic doctors, and getting wise counsel from pastors and trusted friends, Julia gives you a powerful roadmap to move forward with confidence, faith, and wisdom.  Discover how you can honor both God and the good gift of medical care—with peace of mind and a sound judgement. Tune in for practical advice, Biblical encouragement, and a fresh perspective on your health journey.

What Is Food Freedom? Faith-Based Tools for Overcoming Emotional Eating

Is emotional eating always bad? Or can it sometimes be a joyful, healthy part of your life? Discover why the answer might surprise you—and what it really means to break free from food strongholds. You’re just one step away from seeing food (and freedom) in a whole new way... Welcome back to the Dear Food Podcast! In this powerful episode, Julia Fikse dives deep into the real meaning of food freedom. Is it wrong to eat for emotional reasons? Should food be only fuel? Julia shares relatable, heartfelt stories—including a sweet moment on a date night—that reveal a refreshing, grace-filled approach to food, health, and joy. You'll learn the two essential steps to experiencing true food freedom—and why your relationship with food doesn't have to be ruled by addiction, guilt, or rigid rules. Plus, discover how turning to God first can transform your food journey in ways you never imagined. 🌟 But that's just the beginning... stay tuned to hear how YOU can create your own healthy, God-centered way of eating that lasts a lifetime.

Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant

Welcome to the latest episode of the Dear Food Podcast with your host, Julia Fikse! 🌟 Join us as we dive into Chapter 10 of Workbook Three, "Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant," exploring how you can know God is pleased with you, even when it's challenging to feel His love and good gifts. In this heartfelt episode, Julia shares a touching story reminiscent of Jesus' victory, tying it to the deep love God has for each one of us. Discover the everlasting rewards God pours over you and how they affirm your relationship with the Lord. 🙏 🎁 Eternal Treasures Explored: 1. Grace 2. Wisdom 3. Provision 4. Peace 5. Freedom 6. Love 7. Joy ------------ Get Julia’s Book Dear Food, I Love You. I Hate You. Don’t Leave Me! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGNDYJTM?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_NNWXFTG2VRFVF8ZRP8B3 Join the Dear Food Family on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/dearfoodstudy/⁠⁠⁠ Follow Julia on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/juliafikse/⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Podcast ⁠⁠⁠https://dearfood.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-dear-food-podcast⁠⁠⁠ Love the Program? Please review the book here to help others find the support and resources they need to overcome food strongholds. Every positive review makes a huge difference. Review Workbook 1: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?&asin=B0BGNDYJTM Review Workbook 2: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?&asin=B0C524MKD6 Thank you for blessing me, and the Dear Food Community! Disclaimer: Julia Fikse, FMCHC, NBC-HWC is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, specializing in Emotional Eating as well as Mental Health and Weight Loss. Julia has personally experienced the frustration of weight gain, weight loss, weight related health issues and emotional eating challenges. Julia is not a therapist or a doctor and this should not in any way replace doctor’s advice.

It's A Donkey Kong Kind of Day

🍽️ Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast with your host, Julia Fikse! 🎙️ Join us in today's episode, "It's a Donkey Kong Kind of Day," as we dive into the challenges of maintaining a healthy relationship with food. This episode, aligned with Workbook Three of "Dear Food. I love you. I hate you. Don't leave me." explores the parallels between life's obstacles and the classic video game, Donkey Kong. 🎮 Julia shares her 1982 journey as the queen of Donkey Kong on the family Colecovision, drawing connections to the hurdles we face while adhering to meal plans. From unexpected temptations to social invitations, the podcast mirrors real-life dilemmas that can make us feel like Mario trying to navigate through pink ramps and blue ladders. 🚣‍♂️ Life is compared to a class three white water rapid, and just like in whitewater rafting, tools and guidance are essential. Julia introduces practical lifelines like "Pivot" and "No Thank You" to help you stay on course when faced with unexpected changes or tempting situations. 🙏 Lifeline number six emphasizes the importance of trusting the Lord and not giving up, especially when setbacks occur. Julia encourages listeners to pray about trusting the outcomes of their efforts, reminding them that God is ultimately in control. ------------ Get Julia’s Book Dear Food, I Love You. I Hate You. Don’t Leave Me! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGNDYJTM?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_NNWXFTG2VRFVF8ZRP8B3 Join the Dear Food Family on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/dearfoodstudy/⁠⁠⁠ Follow Julia on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/juliafikse/⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Podcast ⁠⁠⁠https://dearfood.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-dear-food-podcast⁠⁠⁠ Love the Program? Please review the book here to help others find the support and resources they need to overcome food strongholds. Every positive review makes a huge difference. Review Workbook 1: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?&asin=B0BGNDYJTM Review Workbook 2: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?&asin=B0C524MKD6 Thank you for blessing me, and the Dear Food Community! Disclaimer: Julia Fikse, FMCHC, NBC-HWC is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, specializing in Emotional Eating as well as Mental Health and Weight Loss. Julia has personally experienced the frustration of weight gain, weight loss, weight related health issues and emotional eating challenges. Julia is not a therapist or a doctor and this should not in any way replace doctor’s advice.

Failure for the Win!

🍽️ Welcome to the Dear Food Podcast with Julia Fikse! In this transformative episode, dive into Chapter 8 of Workbook Three, titled "Failure for the Win." Join Julia as she shares a powerful story about turning failures into victories and applies this concept to our relationship with food. 🌟 Julia discusses the messy yet inspiring fail-to-win journey, drawing parallels between life failures and food setbacks. Discover how embracing failures can lead to more wins and a healthier perspective on your food journey. 🍕 Julia opens up about her own struggles with food failure, inviting listeners to reflect on their eating misadventures and break down the steps to failure: failure of the mind, failure of action, and failure of focus. 🧠 Learn practical strategies to combat failure of the mind through prayer, scripture, distraction, and gratitude. Explore the importance of tracking food intake to address compulsive eating behaviors and discover tools to overcome self-sabotaging inner dialogue. ------------ Get Julia’s Book Dear Food, I Love You. I Hate You. Don’t Leave Me! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGNDYJTM?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_NNWXFTG2VRFVF8ZRP8B3 Join the Dear Food Family on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/dearfoodstudy/⁠⁠⁠ Follow Julia on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/juliafikse/⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the Podcast ⁠⁠⁠https://dearfood.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-dear-food-podcast⁠⁠⁠ Love the Program? Please review the book here to help others find the support and resources they need to overcome food strongholds. Every positive review makes a huge difference. Review Workbook 1: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?&asin=B0BGNDYJTM Review Workbook 2: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?&asin=B0C524MKD6 Thank you for blessing me, and the Dear Food Community! Disclaimer: Julia Fikse, FMCHC, NBC-HWC is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, specializing in Emotional Eating as well as Mental Health and Weight Loss. Julia has personally experienced the frustration of weight gain, weight loss, weight related health issues and emotional eating challenges. Julia is not a therapist or a doctor and this should not in any way replace doctor’s advice.