What happens when you've spent years praying for God to take away the food noise, but the freedom you're searching for goes so much deeper than food?

For Julie, food noise was constant. She woke up thinking about food, went to bed thinking about food, and spent years crying out to God, wondering why He hadn't taken it away.

But underneath it all was a people-pleasing perfectionist who had spent much of her life seeking approval, staying busy, and putting everyone else's needs ahead of her own.

And while she knew what Scripture said about being loved, chosen, and beloved by God, her internal response was often, "Yeah, right."

She believed those promises were true. She just couldn't believe they were true for HER.

In this case study, Julie shares what changed when she stopped looking for another food-focused solution and started rewiring the beliefs and self-image underneath her struggles. She talks about quieting the food noise, uncovering the real need behind her nighttime eating, and realizing that her perfectionism and people-pleasing were actually forms of self-abandonment.

And perhaps her biggest breakthrough came down to two simple words: "I matter."

For the first time, Julie began recognizing that her needs, hopes, dreams, and health mattered, too. She learned to set boundaries without guilt, say no without shame, and experience the joy she'd been searching for.

But one of the most powerful parts of Julie's story is what happened in her relationship with God.

After years of intellectually knowing what Scripture said about her, she describes finally being able to RECEIVE those truths and believe that she is loved, chosen, and worthy of being called His beloved.

As Julie puts it, she went from "bondage to freedom."

This isn't a story about finding the perfect diet or never struggling again. It's about learning to stop abandoning yourself, recognize the lies you've spent years believing, and finally experience the freedom of knowing that you matter.

If you've ever thought, "Why won't God take this away?" "I know what Scripture says, but why can't I believe it?" or "I'm so busy taking care of everyone else that I've lost myself"—Julie's story is for you.

HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington // @theteenagerbrain

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Was Mike wrong about Digger? Mike tackles that question before diving into movies that bombed at the box office but their stars still defend. Any why it turns out that not every box-office bomb is a movie worth being embarrassed about. From Tom Cruise and John Goodman defending Digger to Kevin Costner refusing to give up on Waterworld and Margot Robbie believing Babylon will eventually get its due, Mike explores why some stars still believe in movies the rest of Hollywood has written off. Can a movie be a flop today and a classic tomorrow? In the Movie Review, Mike talks about his much anticipated Godzilla Minus Zero. Set in 1949, two years after the events of the first movie it follows postwar Japan as it struggles to rebuild and a regenerated Godzilla who takes on a new monster. Was it worth seeing in IMAX, is it better or worse than the original and was it quite possible TOO loud?! In the Trailer Park, Mike talks about Slayground, which is about a scare-actor who wakes up inside a haunted attraction surrounded by the dead bodies of his co-workers with no memory of the events. As a statewide manhunt closes in, he races against time to uncover the truth!

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Ready to recap another week of the best bits from the Bobby Bones Show this week? Kickoff Kevin has you covered! This week includes an old high school friend of Amy's as a guest, Bobby's viral moment, an update on Abby's weeding, and so much more! 

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From Flintstones characters selling cigarettes to game show hosts kissing contestants, television has a wild history of things that used to be completely normal. Bobby and Eddie look back at the bizarre, controversial, and downright unbelievable moments TV got away with, including Lucy's pregnancy, blackface on British television, Ralph Kramden threatening his wife, and some reality shows that pushed the limits. Plus, we look back at some legendary BobbyCast Hall of Fame interviews.

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When you are in pain or crisis, there are three main ways that most people respond. 

Sometimes they pity you. 

Sometimes they judge you. 

Sometimes they try to fix you / your problem. 

And yet none of these responses inspire true connection, healing or growth. 

In today’s episode, I’ll share what does inspire connection, healing and growth — and it mostly requires you to avoid giving and receiving advice. 

Why? 

Because advice in all its forms — fixing, judging and pity — short-circuits what is trying to unfold through your beautiful story. 

Host: Ally Fallon // @allyfallon // allisonfallon.com

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Amy is feeling proud and excited, while Kat is just plain grateful. After their feelings of the day, Amy shares a wild follow-up: when Kat’s near-abduction story aired on the Bobby Bones Show, a listener called in to say the exact same parking-lot scheme happened to her days later. Amy questions whether Mercury in retrograde is real after she and Kat had completely opposite days, and they go through common thoughts that feel helpful but might be overthinking in disguise. Plus, a listener’s tip for running a book club, a check-in on this month’s read, a book recommendation for expecting moms, and the signs you own too much stuff and it’s time to declutter.

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Amy talks about her book event last night with Jenna Bush Hager. Then we were worried that Amy might have embarrassed herself in front of a country artist. Eddie asks for our permission to unload on us of what is frustrating him today. We might book controversial guests and Bobby gives his final verdict. Amy is in awe of Bobby’s luxurious item at his house.

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Amy talked about her parenting fail that made Bobby laugh out loud at the picture. She was mortified at what happened to her son at school that was her fault. Bobby talked about why he doesn't believe in Friday the 13th and whether or not you are more likely to die today.  Then we play a highly competitive round of Easy Trivia!

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It's a Rock Music Death Match as Bobby, Eddie and Ahmad put Tom Petty and the Eagles head-to-head to decide who has the better catalog of songs. From "Free Fallin'" vs. "Hotel California" to "Mary Jane's Last Dance" vs. "Witchy Woman," they debate 10 matchups featuring some of rock's biggest hits. With tough decisions, surprising picks and a tiebreaker to settle it all, which legendary artist comes out on top? Plus, Bobby answers listener questions and give his Week 10 Power Rankings for Dancing with the Stars!

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