Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women

Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women

**The Go-to Podcast for Christian women who want to improve their body image and stop comparing themselves to others!** Are you a Christian woman who is tired of the same old answers to your body image and comparison struggles?  Have you "tried everything," yet still feel like your body isn't enough or should be better?  Do you know that "God looks at the heart" or "You're fearfully and wonderfully made" yet STILL feel like maybe God should have made your body better? Bonus: Have you ever prayed for God to zap you skinny? ;) (Your secret is safe here.) If you answered yes to any of the above, then Compared to Who? A Biblical Approach to Body Image Issues is the show for you! Twice a week, we tackle tough topics like feeling out of control with food, body shame, disordered eating, weight loss, aging, dieting, body dysmorphia, body hatred, and more from a practical, grace-filled, biblical, and gospel-centered perspective. I'm Heather Creekmore, author of several books (including a forthcoming body image workbook), speaker, and Christian body image coach. Our approach to body image issues is relatable, authentic, and truth-driven. We hope every episode is filled with grace and hope for your personal struggle. I spent decades battling the scale and the mirror. But, now I help women get free from body image issues so they can stop comparing and start living. Listen to laugh about all the common ways we struggle and find encouragement for our journey. Find out more about Heather Creekmore and the ministry of Compared to Who? or to get Christian body image coaching, visit: https://www.comparedtowho.me Want to join our podcast community on Facebook? Visit the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024

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    How Did Your Mother Impact Your Body Image? Part 2

    Host Heather Creekmore delves deeper into the complex topic of how our relationships with our mothers can impact our body image and behaviors around food. Building on the discussion from part 1, Heather addresses the often-unspoken dynamics that influence our identity, self-confidence, and healing journey. Heather emphasizes that the point of examining mom's role in body image issues is never to blame mom, but rather to help listeners better understand their own stories and why they've believed, thought, or felt the way they did around body issues. Heather also addresses how healing from body image issues might affect your relationship with your mother and the potential grief that comes from such changes because you no longer have your body image issues and food rules in common.  Heather also offers practical guidance for dealing with emotional triggers, especially when returning to childhood homes or spending time in family environments that can evoke past patterns. Heather also highlights the importance of recognizing our "little girl brain" – our young, survival-driven responses to familial interactions – and offers ways to stay present with ourselves and handle these emotional cyclones. For further exploration of related topics, check out the episode on grieving the loss of an ideal body Grieving the Ideal Body and listen as Heather prepares to delve into attachment theory in the next episode (coming December 3). This episode challenges listeners not to fear the acknowledgment of their mom's role but to instead lamentat these past struggles and embrace them as paths to healing and transformation. Ready to find body image healing? Join us on the 40 Day Journey that begins January 7, 2025. Learn more or reserve your spot here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Grab Heather's latest book, The Comparison-Free Life learn more here:  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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    What Was Mom's Impact on Your Body Image Issues?

    Do your body image issues get worse when you're around family? Today, host Heather Creekmore digs into what may be the reason behind why you feel worse about your body at Thanksgiving or Christmas. Heather explores the question: Did your mom have an impact on your body image? While many women know she did, others can't recognize it quite as clearly. But, on today's show, Heather dives deep into the intricate dynamics between mothers and daughters, exploring how maternal influence shapes our body image and how much of this shaping happened well before the teenage years.  Today Heather uncovers some of the potential influences and connections between body image issues and the mother-daughter relationship. She also speaks to the reality that many of those who have a disordered relationship with food and body image issues will experience a flare-up of these issues when around mom--especially at the holidays! Heather also addresses the intergenerational nature of body image issues, how they run in families and how your mom could simply be acting out of the way she was taught by her mom. Likewise Heather talks about how a healthy sense of self requires us to have agency over our bodies and our choices around food. And, though it becomes more difficult when we're around family, this "growing up" process is vital for our body image healing journeys. The episode takes inspiration from Catherine Fabrizio's book, "The Good Daughter Syndrome." Learn more about agency in this episode: https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/finding-body-image-freedom-through-understanding-a Learn how to forgive mom in this episode: https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/forgiving-mom-or-others-for-their-roles-in-body-im Need more help? Consider working with Heather or our team in coaching. Or, join us on the 40-Day Journey starting January 7th. Learn more at https://www.improvebodyimage.com   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

    39 мин.
  3. 8 НОЯБ.

    Strategies to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People (Group Chat Part 2)

    Today Heather Creekmore and her incredible team at Compared to Who? dive deep into the world of comparison, uncovering personal stories, strategies, and biblical insights to illuminate the path to freedom from comparing. Rachel shares her experience as a worship leader facing comparison in front of teenagers, discovering the power of "bless and not impress" with divine assistance. Tara reflects on her journey of overcoming body image dissatisfaction through spiritual growth, and Jackie emphasizes honesty with oneself and loved ones. Presli explores the role of growing her faith in handling her comparison and self-image struggles. The team delves into the heart of their comparison issues, likening it to idolatry and proposing grace as the remedy. Heather emphasizes the importance of shaking off societal pressures and instead aiming for spiritual growth and sanctification. Jackie's approach to curating a healthier social media experience and Rachel's use of the "pause app" are practical tools shared with listeners. Together, they address the tendency to compare with past selves, encouraging a shift from self-centeredness to serving others. Heather introduces listeners to her book, "The Comparison Free Life," as a resource for understanding grace and breaking free from the comparison trap, inviting them to explore it for deeper insight. For more meaningful episodes and resources, visit improvebodyimage.com. Tune in to Part 1 for the beginning of this transformative discussion and stay connected as Heather and her team continue to tackle the nuances of comparison and body image challenges on "Compared to Who?" with love, truth, and authenticity. Be sure to check out Heather's book, "The Comparison Free Life", to accompany you on this journey towards freedom from comparison.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

    32 мин.
  4. 1 НОЯБ.

    Understanding Food Fears (Including All That Candy!)

    This is the second part of an interview between host Heather Creekmore and guest Amy Carlson, a dietitian and eating disorder expert. Today's conversation centers around fostering a healthy and balanced relationship with food. Amy critiques the current educational approach to nutrition, advocating for an understanding and enjoyment of cooking rather than rigid adherence to nutritional guidelines.  Today's conversation continues looking at the topic of agency around food choices and our health. Heather talks about how she and many clients she works with have fear around being free with food and Amy offers some helpful wisdom there. Listen until the end for this expert dietitian's best advice on what you should do with all that candy that seems to arrive around Halloween and keep multiplying through Christmas! Learn more about Compared to Who? here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com Learn more about Amy's Peace with Food App here: https://www.hellopeacewithfood.com/ Listen to Heather's other interviews with Amy Carlson: Have We Christianized Disordered Eating? https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/have-we-christianized-disordered-eating-featuring A With God Approach to Food and Eating: https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/a-with-god-approach-to-food-and-eating-featuring-a Do I Need More Self Control Around Food? https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/do-i-need-more-self-control-to-stop-eating-feat-am Letting Go of Good and Bad Food Labels: https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/letting-go-of-good-and-bad-food-labels-featuring-a How to Really Feel Better in Your Body: https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/how-to-really-feel-better-in-your-body-featuring-a   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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**The Go-to Podcast for Christian women who want to improve their body image and stop comparing themselves to others!** Are you a Christian woman who is tired of the same old answers to your body image and comparison struggles?  Have you "tried everything," yet still feel like your body isn't enough or should be better?  Do you know that "God looks at the heart" or "You're fearfully and wonderfully made" yet STILL feel like maybe God should have made your body better? Bonus: Have you ever prayed for God to zap you skinny? ;) (Your secret is safe here.) If you answered yes to any of the above, then Compared to Who? A Biblical Approach to Body Image Issues is the show for you! Twice a week, we tackle tough topics like feeling out of control with food, body shame, disordered eating, weight loss, aging, dieting, body dysmorphia, body hatred, and more from a practical, grace-filled, biblical, and gospel-centered perspective. I'm Heather Creekmore, author of several books (including a forthcoming body image workbook), speaker, and Christian body image coach. Our approach to body image issues is relatable, authentic, and truth-driven. We hope every episode is filled with grace and hope for your personal struggle. I spent decades battling the scale and the mirror. But, now I help women get free from body image issues so they can stop comparing and start living. Listen to laugh about all the common ways we struggle and find encouragement for our journey. Find out more about Heather Creekmore and the ministry of Compared to Who? or to get Christian body image coaching, visit: https://www.comparedtowho.me Want to join our podcast community on Facebook? Visit the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024

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