“I’m Emily Bates — registered dietitian, Jesus follower, and your go-to guide for breaking free from diet culture and finding peace with food again.
I help women stop overthinking health and start living it — one simple, grace-filled habit at a time.
Because real health isn’t found in tracking apps or guilt-driven rules — it’s built on freedom, joy, and the confidence that comes when your body, mind, and faith all align.
Here, you’ll get practical nutrition tips that work in real life, mindset shifts rooted in truth, and encouragement that reminds you: you were made to thrive, not just survive.
If you’re ready to fuel your body well, find freedom in your choices, and live healthy without the obsession — you’re in the right place.
This is the Heart • Body • Mind Podcast.”
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Emily Bates RDN
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education · health & fitness · religion & spirituality
Why Restricting Isn’t Working (And What Stabilizes Your Body Instead)
Want to be healthy but still kind of want to lose weight? In this episode, Christian dietitian Emily shares how to pursue healthy weight loss without dieting, break the binge-restrict cycle, and build balanced meals with protein, carbs, fat, and fiber. Learn how weight loss can become a byproduct of fueling your body — not shrinking it — through simple, sustainable habits rooted in faith-based wellness.
Grab your free Easy Balanced 10-Minute Meal Ideas Guide here:
https://dietitianemily.myflodesk.com/tenminmeals
11 Feb 2026
The Lie Christian Women Keep Calling “Discipline”
Christian women are often told that discipline means restriction, calorie counting, and constant striving—but is that what God intended? In this episode, we expose the lie of diet culture masquerading as faith and rediscover biblical discipline rooted in peace, not perfection. If food feels stressful, health feels exhausting, and “discipline” has stolen your joy, this conversation will help you reclaim freedom, renew your mind, and walk in grace-filled wellness.
28 Jan 2026
Why Skinny Should Never Be The Goal
In this episode, I’m sharing why “skinny” was never meant to be the goal—physically, mentally, or spiritually. We talk honestly about the harm diet culture causes, especially for women of faith, and why chasing a smaller body often steals our peace, energy, and focus on what really matters. I’ll walk you through what to aim for instead: feeling nourished, strong, and free to live out your God-given calling. If you’re tired of striving and ready for a healthier, faith-centered perspective, this one’s for you.
13 Jan 2026
Why Consistency Beats Motivation (and How to Make Habits Stick)
If you’ve ever felt like you know what to do for your health but can’t stay consistent, this episode is for you. We’re talking about why healthy habits don’t stick—and why it’s not a willpower problem. Using a simple driving analogy, I break down how habit stacking, gentle nutrition, and small daily add-ons can transform your health without overwhelm. This faith-based wellness episode will help you build consistency, confidence, and sustainable healthy habits—one small step at a time.
6 Jan 2026
How to Eat Healthy When You Have No Time
Healthy doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode, I’m sharing my exact 10-minute meal formula that makes healthy eating simple, sustainable, and stress-free. If you’ve ever stared at the fridge at 5pm feeling overwhelmed, this one’s for you. We’ll talk about faith, food, and God’s design for daily nourishment—without perfection, guilt, or elaborate meal prep. Learn how simple meals can fuel your body, free your mind, and create peace at the table. Because when health is simple, there’s more room for joy.
30 Dec 2025
Stop Resenting Your Body
Struggling with body image or feeling betrayed by your body? This episode breaks down the truth: your body is fighting for you. With Biblical encouragement and practical habits, you’ll learn how to stop resenting your body, start listening to it, and build a healthier, grace-centered relationship with the body God designed with intention and care.
23 Dec 2025
3 Healthy Habits That Will Help You Feel Better Fast
Feeling tired, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode? This episode breaks down the top three simple, faith-filled habits that help Christian women feel better fast—without dieting, perfection, or an overhaul. You’ll learn the small daily shifts that boost your energy, stabilize your mood, and support the vibrant life God designed for you. Perfect for anyone craving clarity, confidence, and a healthier rhythm that actually fits real life. Tune in to discover how tiny habits create big transformation through a biblical, grace-centered approach.
16 Dec 2025
Your Body Isn’t the Enemy — Diet Culture Is.
In this episode, we break down the lie that your body is the problem and uncover the real issue: diet culture. If you’re tired of guilt, shame, emotional eating, or feeling disconnected from your body, this faith-based conversation will help you renew your mindset, rebuild trust with your body, and find food freedom rooted in Scripture. Learn practical Christian wellness tools, simple thought shifts, and the moment that completely changed my relationship with my postpartum body.
Perfect for women seeking biblical health, body image healing, and peace with food.
9 Dec 2025
When Healthy Eating Becomes an Obsession: My Story of Orthorexia
In this episode, I’m sharing my personal story with orthorexia and the years I spent trapped in perfectionism, calorie counting, and “clean eating” rules that stole my peace. If you’ve ever felt torn between wanting to be healthy and constantly feeling like you’re not enough, this conversation will speak to your heart. We’ll talk about faith, body image, diet culture, and what Scripture says about true freedom. Learn how to release the idol of health, renew your mind, and choose grace over perfection in your wellness journey.
2 Dec 2025
How to Eat Healthy Everyday Without Overthinking It
Healthy eating doesn’t have to feel stressful. In this episode, we break down how to simplify nutrition, build balanced meals, and fuel your body with peace instead of pressure. Through Scripture and real-life stories, you’ll learn how God designed food to sustain—not overwhelm—you. If you’re tired of diet rules, guilt, and overthinking every bite, this grace-filled, faith-based approach to eating will help you find freedom, clarity, and confidence in your health again!
25 Nov 2025
No More Food Guilt: A Biblical Guide to Eating with Peace
If you’ve ever felt guilty after eating, this faith-based wellness episode will set you free. In Week 2 of the Heart • Body • Mind Podcast, we break down food guilt, diet culture, and the lies Christian women often believe about “good” and “bad” foods. Discover what Scripture actually says about nourishment, grace, and living without shame. Learn how to renew your mindset, practice mindful eating, and embrace food as a God-given gift — not a moral test. This is your first step toward true, Christ-centered food freedom.
30 Oct 2025
The Connection Between Faith and Physical Health
What if your health journey could actually draw you closer to God? In this powerful first episode of the Heart, Body, Mind Podcast, we’re diving into the truth that your physical health isn’t separate from your faith — it’s a vital part of it.
Emily shares her personal story of growing up in church culture, wrestling with body image, and learning how diet culture quietly distorts our view of worth and wellness. Through Scripture, reflection, and honest conversation, you’ll discover how to connect your spiritual life and physical health in a way that brings freedom, joy, and peace.
You’ll learn how to:
✨ See your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19–20)
✨ Shift from diet culture to biblical stewardship of your health
✨ Invite God into your wellness journey through prayer, practice, and processing
✨ Understand that fueling your body is worship, not vanity
✨ Take small, faith-filled steps toward honoring God with your body
If you’ve ever wondered how faith and fitness go together, or if you’ve struggled to find balance between caring for your health and deepening your walk with God, this episode will speak straight to your heart.
Let’s rewrite what it means to be healthy — not for the world’s approval, but for God’s glory.
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