What's God Got To Do With It? With Leanne Ellington

In this heartfelt episode of What’s God Got To Do With It?, Leanne dives deep into the topic of spiritual perfectionism and the all-too-common feeling of being “not enough.” If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling short or like you need to prove your worthiness—to God or anyone else—this episode is for you. Leanne shares personal stories and biblical truths to help listeners break free from the constant striving and embrace the beautiful truth that God’s love is unconditional. Discover how to release the pressure of being a “perfect” Christian, and instead, lean into God’s grace and acceptance just as you are. Leanne offers practical steps to recognize and reject the lies of perfectionism, redefine what it means to be “enough,” and learn how to show up authentically in your relationship with God. Tune in to hear why God’s love isn’t dependent on your performance, and how letting go of spiritual perfectionism can transform your relationship with Him—and with yourself. If you’ve been running yourself ragged trying to be “good enough,” let this episode be your invitation to rest in God’s love and to finally start feeling enough, exactly as you are. HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington 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.Follow Leanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of What’s God Got To Do With It?, Leanne explores a question that many of us quietly ponder: “Is God really in the small stuff?” While it’s easy to see God’s presence in big miracles or during tough times, what about the mundane moments of our daily lives—like washing dishes, taking a walk, or sitting in traffic? Leanne shares personal stories and biblical insights to show how God is present in the smallest details of our lives, and how we can start noticing Him in those seemingly ordinary moments. She provides practical steps to invite God into our everyday routines, helping us see that nothing is truly “mundane” when God is involved. From starting your day with gratitude to setting divine reminders, this episode will inspire you to find the sacred in the simple and appreciate the divine in the day-to-day. If you’ve ever wondered how to see God beyond the obvious, this episode is for you. Tune in and discover how to turn your everyday moments into encounters with God. HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington 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.Follow Leanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deedee has been a pastor for decades, preaching faith, healing, and God’s love to her congregation. But behind closed doors, she was secretly struggling with a battle that didn’t have anything to do with her sermons, but everything to do with food. For decades, food felt like her hidden demon—something she couldn’t conquer no matter how much she prayed or tried to “willpower” her way through. Despite her deep-rooted faith and dedication to serving others, food seemed to have a stronghold on her life, leaving her feeling ashamed, defeated, and disconnected. Even though she was pouring herself out for everyone around her, she often felt empty and isolated—especially when it came to her own health and relationship with food. But everything changed when Deedee made the brave choice to invite God into this part of her life, too. She realized that her struggles with food were deeply intertwined with her relationship with God. As you’ll hear in this powerful episode, healing her relationship with food not only freed her from decades of shame and pain—it also allowed her to experience a closeness with God that she’d been seeking for so long. Her faith deepened, her heart softened, and she became a more powerful vessel for God’s love—both for herself and for those she leads. Today, Deedee is not only free from food’s grip—she’s living a life filled with peace, joy, and a renewed sense of purpose. If you’ve ever felt like your struggles are too insignificant or too shameful to bring to God, Deedee’s story is proof that no area of your life is too small—or too big—for God’s love and grace. HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington 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.Follow Leanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this final Soulful Sitdown Session, we revisit a crucial conversation from the What’s God Got To Do With It? and Outweigh crossover series, focusing on the game plan for success and the essential task of earning back your own trust. Even with the perfect plan, what good does it do if you can’t trust yourself to follow through? That’s why in this session, we dive deep into rebuilding self-trust so you can live in alignment and integrity while pursuing your health goals. We challenge the common belief that the alternative to dieting is losing control, offering instead a vision of true freedom—freedom to nourish both your body and soul, to wave the white flag of restriction, and to declare peace in your relationship with food. This session shifts the focus from a mindset of restriction and repair to one of healing and care. We’ll discuss how to truly partner with your body, aligning your mind and heart to create a sustainable, peaceful life. Together, we’ll also confront those sneaky “Never-Gonna” inner voices that sabotage your success before you even begin. By the end of this session, our hope is that you’ll have the tools to reframe your approach, build lasting self-trust, and finally play a game designed for you to win. HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington 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.Follow Leanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Soulful Sitdown Session, we circle back to a pivotal discussion from our What’s God Got To Do With It? and Outweigh crossover series, focusing on what we like to call your “body brain.” We’ve spent time exploring how faith intersects with our struggles around food and self-image. Now, we're turning our attention to the physical side—how your body and your perception of it are deeply connected, both through your nervous system and physiological responses. This session isn’t about offering a quick fix; it’s about unpacking the deeper layers that contribute to your struggles. We’ll revisit how your nervous system plays a role in body image and how your relationship with your body is more than just skin deep. Leanne and Scott also discuss her personal journey of overcoming body image issues and chronic pain, showing that real, lasting change is possible. This isn’t just about shedding pounds or chasing an ideal look—it’s about breaking free from the chains of harsh self-criticism, guilt, and shame. By the end of this session, we hope you’ll feel empowered to start dismantling old beliefs and step into a new narrative about your body—one that is free from judgment and full of peace and self-compassion. HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington 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.Follow Leanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Soulful Sitdown Session, Scott is back as we revisit a deeply impactful conversation from our What’s God Got To Do With It? and Outweigh crossover series. If you’ve been grappling with disordered eating, restrictive diets, or feeling stuck in unhealthy eating patterns, this is the episode for you. We'll dive into how inviting God into your journey can help you break free from these chains, guiding you toward a new identity rooted in peace, love, and true freedom. We’ll reexamine the concept of the "food brain," exploring how it's wired to seek comfort and connection through coping mechanisms like overeating, mindless scrolling, or other distractions that don’t truly satisfy your soul’s needs. This session goes beyond quick fixes or surface-level advice—it's about digging deep to understand the roots of your struggles and learning how to approach them with compassion, solution-focused care, and unwavering faith. If you’re ready to shift from battling your body to genuinely healing your relationship with food, this discussion will lead you toward that transformation, with God as your guide. HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington 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.Follow Leanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Soulful Sitdown Session, we're taking a closer look at the pivotal discussion from our What’s God Got To Do With It? and Outweigh crossover series. After last week’s big-picture exploration, Scott is back with us as we're now zooming in on the crucial role of self-image and identity in your journey with food and body. We’ll revisit why transforming your self-image is vital—not just in terms of what you eat, but in understanding who you truly believe yourself to be. This time, we’re focusing on how to root your identity in God’s view of you, rather than conforming to societal standards. We'll also dig into the science behind it all, with a special focus on the brain's impact on self-perception, emotional and physical pain, and coping mechanisms, and why this is particularly significant for women. Throughout this session, we blend scripture with neuroscience to show how integrating faith and science can help you build a new identity—one that’s free from shame and self-rejection, and aligned with how God sees you. HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington 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.Follow Leanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Soulful Sitdown Session, we're circling back to the powerful crossover discussion from What’s God Got To Do With It? and Outweigh series. This time Scott Stephens is joining us, and we're diving even deeper into the fusion of faith, science, food, and body image—peeling back the layers to explore how these interconnected themes can lead to profound, lasting change. Join us as we go deeper into integrating a God-centered perspective with a science-driven approach. We'll also break down why our brains seem to work against us, why old habits die hard, and how scripture and neuroscience together can offer a blueprint for true transformation. This session is about inviting God into the nuances of your mind, body, and spirit journey. We’ll reflect on how aligning your thoughts with a higher spiritual perspective can reshape your self-image and catalyze real change. HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington 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.Follow Leanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back for Part 6 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the game plan for success—how to carve out your own winning strategy, while also addressing a crucial piece of the puzzle: earning back your own trust.  You see, even if you had the perfect plan and the most ideal steps laid out, what good would it do if you couldn’t trust yourself to follow through? That’s why we dive deep into earning back your own trust so you can live in alignment and integrity WHILE you go after your health goals.   We often think the alternative to dieting is losing control, but the true alternative is freedom—freedom to nourish your body and soul, to wave the white flag, and declare peace. This episode is about shifting from the mindset of restriction and "repair" to one of  healing and "care". We’ll explore how to truly partner with your body and align your mind and heart to create a sustainable, peaceful life. We’ll also tackle those sneaky “Never-Gonna” inner voices that sabotage your success before you even begin. Together, we’ll reframe your approach so that you can build self-trust, stop the self-sabotage, and finally play a game that’s designed for you to win. HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington 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.Follow Leanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back for Part 5 of the official crossover series of the "What’s God Got To Do With It?" and Outweigh podcasts. This week we’re diving deep into a crucial part of the food and body image conversation—what Leanne likes to call your “body brain.” If you’ve been following along, you know we’ve been exploring how faith intersects with our struggles around food and self image. Today, we’re turning our focus to the physical side of things, and how your body (and your perception of it) are deeply intertwined. We’ll be looking at this from both a nervous system and physiological perspective, but we can’t ignore the importance of how you view your body and your relationship with it. This episode isn’t about offering a quick fix; it’s about helping you understand the deeper layers that contribute to your struggles. Leanne also shares her personal journey of overcoming her own body image (and chronic pain) battles, so you can see that real, lasting change is possible...but it starts with breaking the chains of your own harsh self-criticism, guilt, and shame. The hope is that by the end of this episode, you’ll feel empowered to start dismantling your own beliefs and step into a new story about your body. Remember, this isn’t just about what you weigh or how you look—it’s about freeing yourself from the heavy burden of judgment and stepping into a place of peace and self-compassion.   HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington 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.Follow Leanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.