Christ-Centered Tools for Overcoming Conflict and Emotional Eating
- Julie Kleinhans
- Oct 7
- 2 min read
Stressful relationships can be one of the biggest triggers for overeating.
When emotions run high, it’s easy to reach for food instead of peace.
In this episode of Reshape and Recover, Julie and Tony introduce a practical, Christ-centered tool called IVAA (Identify, Validate, Align, Action) to help calm conflict, protect relationships, and avoid stress-driven eating.
You’ll learn how to:
• Identify the emotion the other person is feeling
• Validate their feelings so they feel heard and understood
• Align the situation with God’s Word for wisdom and peace
• Action — make a plan for now and for the future to prevent repeated conflict
Julie and Tony also share practical tools like using ice or taking a time-out to calm emotions — all rooted in biblical truth to help us respond with grace instead of reacting in anger.
Special thanks to Dr. Scott Gostchock, their coach, for his contributions to this powerful model of Christ-centered emotional intelligence.
In addition to IVAA, you’ll hear about three other approaches for building healthier relationships and reducing stress that often leads to overeating:
• Step Four of the 12 Steps – working through resentments to uncover deeper issues
• Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs – understanding the blessing cycle in relationships
• The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman – learning how to give and receive love in ways that matter most
If you’ve ever turned to food when relationships get tense, this episode will give you biblical tools and faith-based strategies to break that cycle and invite God’s peace into your interactions. 💚
🎧 Listen now: Christ-Centered Tools for Overcoming Conflict and Emotional Eating on your favorite podcast platform here: https://www.reshapeandrecover.com/podcast
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