We interrupt our non-diet dietician series to look at what the Bible has to say about food rules. No one's trying to say that the Bible is completely against your diet, but it's very interesting how Paul encourages the church at Colossus to not take pride in their ability to follow rules (even food rules) because they are saved through the grace of Christ alone.

Today, Heather spends 7 minutes look at the passage in  Colossians 2:16-23. Read along as you listen to get a greater understanding for yourself of what this scripture has to say to us and our tendency to want to justify ourselves through our ability to follow all the rules!

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We interrupt our non-diet dietician series to look at what the Bible has to say about food rules. No one's trying to say that the Bible is completely against your diet, but it's very interesting how Paul encourages the church at Colossus to not take pride in their ability to follow rules (even food rules) because they are saved through the grace of Christ alone. Today, Heather spends 7 minutes look at the passage in <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%202%3A16-23&version=NIV"> Colossians 2:16-23</a>. Read along as you listen to get a greater understanding for yourself of what this scripture has to say to us and our tendency to want to justify ourselves through our ability to follow all the rules! Support Compared to Who? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/comparedtowho">Give through Patreon</a> <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/comparedtowho">Give through Buy Me a Coffee</a> <a href="https://www.comparedtowho.me/podcast">Leave a Review (instructions at the bottom of this page!)</a>

The go-to podcast for Christian women who want to grow stronger in their faith and stop living stuck in comparison!

Are you a Christian woman who’s tired of measuring yourself by the world’s standards? Have you tried to “fix yourself” with willpower, self-help, or even Christian clichés—but still feel like you’re falling short?Do you know the truth of God’s Word, yet struggle to believe it in your daily life?

Bonus: Have you ever wished you could just pray your struggles away in an instant? (Your secret’s safe here.)

If you answered yes, then Compared to Who? is the show for you!

Each week, we tackle the real issues Christian women face—comparison, body image issues, performance pressure, insecurity, identity, spiritual maturity, and more—through a practical, grace-filled, gospel-centered lens. You’ll find encouragement to trust God’s Spirit, rest in His promises, and grow deeper in your walk with Christ.

I’m Heather Creekmore—best-selling author, speaker, and follower of Jesus. After decades of chasing approval and perfection, I discovered that true freedom only comes through surrendering to Him. Now I help women like you exchange striving for peace, insecurity for identity, and comparison for confidence in Christ.

Every episode is packed with relatable stories, biblical truth, and honest encouragement to help you stop living stuck—and start living free in Jesus.

Find out more about me and the ministry of Compared to Who? at: https://www.improvebodyimage.com

Want to join our podcast community on Facebook? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024

The go-to podcast for Christian women who want to grow stronger in their faith and stop living stuck in comparison!
Are you a Christian woman who&rsquo;s tired of measuring yourself by the world&rsquo;s standards? Have you tried to &ldquo;fix yourself&rdquo; with willpower, self-help, or even Christian clich&eacute;s&mdash;but still feel like you&rsquo;re falling short?Do you know the truth of God&rsquo;s Word, yet struggle to believe it in your daily life?
Bonus: Have you ever wished you could just pray your struggles away in an instant? (Your secret&rsquo;s safe here.)
If you answered yes, then&nbsp;Compared to Who?&nbsp;is the show for you!
Each week, we tackle the real issues Christian women face&mdash;comparison, body image issues, performance pressure, insecurity, identity, spiritual maturity, and more&mdash;through a practical, grace-filled, gospel-centered lens. You&rsquo;ll find encouragement to trust God&rsquo;s Spirit, rest in His promises, and grow deeper in your walk with Christ.
I&rsquo;m Heather Creekmore&mdash;best-selling author, speaker, and follower of Jesus. After decades of chasing approval and perfection, I discovered that true freedom only comes through surrendering to Him. Now I help women like you exchange striving for peace, insecurity for identity, and comparison for confidence in Christ.
Every episode is packed with relatable stories, biblical truth, and honest encouragement to help you stop living stuck&mdash;and start living free in Jesus.
Find out more about me and the ministry of&nbsp;Compared to Who?&nbsp;at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.improvebodyimage.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1758629449501000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0CbbfkEG9w0k4Z9QBqp5C5">https://www.improvebodyimage.com</a>
Want to join our podcast community on Facebook? Visit us here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1758629449501000&amp;usg=AOvVaw08LV1DuGuu8Nv6oa8m3RKp">https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024</a>

Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women

7 Minutes of Scripture: Colossians 2 and Food Rules

In this fascinating episode of the Compared to Who? podcast, Heather Creekmore is joined by Dr. Brook Sheehan to explore the topic of listening to your body—addressing misconceptions, fears, and spiritual questions that often come up in conversations about health and self-care.

Dr. Brook Sheehan shares her powerful personal story, including growing up in a conventional medical model, her diagnosis with cerebral palsy, and her journey to becoming a chiropractor. Through her experiences, Dr. Brook discusses how she moved from ignoring her body’s signals to idolizing health—and finally, to navigating a balanced, grace-filled approach to honoring the wisdom God built into our bodies.

Highlights include:


The difference between bodily wisdom and New Age thinking from a Christian perspective


How tuning into simple “this or that” decisions each day can help rebuild trust with your body


Destigmatizing emotional eating and recognizing that body signals aren’t always black and white


Practical cues to listen for—like cravings, random sneezing, and dry skin—and how to respond with compassion and wisdom


Encouragement for everyone who feels “broken” or out of touch with what their body needs


The importance of grace over perfection in both spiritual and physical health

Dr. Brook also offers her “Body Signal Decoder” as a valuable resource for listeners who want to decode common body signals from a holistic perspective, covering physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual pillars.

Where to Find Dr. Brook Sheehan:


Instagram & all resources: @drbrooksheehan 

Ready to step out of comparison and into living with more compassion toward your body? This episode is for you!

For community, encouragement, and support this Lent, check out the “Waiting for Weight Loss” series and free community at waitingforweightloss.com launching Tuesday, February 17!

Thank you for tuning in to Compared to Who?—where we’re always learning to stop comparing and start living!

In this fascinating episode of the Compared to Who? podcast, Heather Creekmore is joined by Dr. Brook Sheehan to explore the topic of listening to your body&mdash;addressing misconceptions, fears, and spiritual questions that often come up in conversations about health and self-care.
Dr. Brook Sheehan shares her powerful personal story, including growing up in a conventional medical model, her diagnosis with cerebral palsy, and her journey to becoming a chiropractor. Through her experiences, Dr. Brook discusses how she moved from ignoring her body&rsquo;s signals to idolizing health&mdash;and finally, to navigating a balanced, grace-filled approach to honoring the wisdom God built into our bodies.
Highlights include:
<ul>
<li>
The difference between bodily wisdom and New Age thinking from a Christian perspective
</li>
<li>
How tuning into simple &ldquo;this or that&rdquo; decisions each day can help rebuild trust with your body
</li>
<li>
Destigmatizing emotional eating and recognizing that body signals aren&rsquo;t always black and white
</li>
<li>
Practical cues to listen for&mdash;like cravings, random sneezing, and dry skin&mdash;and how to respond with compassion and wisdom
</li>
<li>
Encouragement for everyone who feels &ldquo;broken&rdquo; or out of touch with what their body needs
</li>
<li>
The importance of grace over perfection in both spiritual and physical health
</li>
</ul>
Dr. Brook also offers her &ldquo;Body Signal Decoder&rdquo; as a valuable resource for listeners who want to decode common body signals from a holistic perspective, covering physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual pillars.
Where to Find Dr. Brook Sheehan:
<ul>
<li>
Instagram &amp; all resources: @drbrooksheehan&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
Ready to step out of comparison and into living with more compassion toward your body? This episode is for you!
<hr>
For community, encouragement, and support this Lent, check out the &ldquo;Waiting for Weight Loss&rdquo; series and free community at <a href="https://waitingforweightloss.com/">waitingforweightloss.com </a>launching Tuesday, February 17!
<hr>
Thank you for tuning in to Compared to Who?&mdash;where we&rsquo;re always learning to stop comparing and start living!

How to Listen to Your Body Without Guilt: Faith-Based Insights for True Health with Dr. Brook Sheehan

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Do you ever feel like joy is just out of reach? Is it something you have to work for, fake, or wait for some future version of yourself to finally experience? Heather Creekmore gets it—and she’s opening up in this episode with honesty about her own struggles to feel true joy, even while doing “all the right things” as a Christian.

In this episode, Heather Creekmore shares her journey through perfectionism, body image battles, and chasing joy through achievements, life changes, and even motherhood, only to find that joy can’t be manufactured through striving, positivity, or “arriving.” What actually blocks our joy, and how do we finally break free?

You’ll hear:


The difference between happiness and joy—why this matters more than you might think


The three big “joy blockers” and how they can sneak into anyone’s life (even when you know all the right answers!)


Vulnerable storytelling about wrestling with body image, marriage, and motherhood, and what happens when joy doesn’t show up as you hoped


Practical, faith-based strategies for actually growing in joy—no matter what your circumstances


Encouragement to stop chasing “just over yonder” happiness and instead, rest in the truth of where joy is really found


A free resource just for you: The “Obsessed to Blessed” mini-course at improvebodyimage.com/obsessed-to-blessed, helping you bookend your search for joy and freedom from body image struggles

Whether you’re feeling joyless, weighed down by shoulds, or just yearning for something real and lasting, this conversation is a hug for your soul and a nudge towards real hope. If you’re ready to stop comparing and start living, this episode is a must-listen.

Resources Mentioned:


Free Mini-Course: “Obsessed to Blessed” – learn more and sign up at improvebodyimage.com/obsessed-to-blessed


Work with Heather and her team to find your joy. Learn more here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/christian-body-image-courses-and-coaching

Don’t miss out—press play and rediscover the joy that’s closer than you think!

Subscribe, share, and join the community as we break free from comparison and uncover the joy that lasts.

Do you ever feel like joy is just out of reach? Is it something you have to work for, fake, or wait for some future version of yourself to finally experience? Heather Creekmore gets it&mdash;and she&rsquo;s opening up in this episode with honesty about her own struggles to feel true joy, even while doing &ldquo;all the right things&rdquo; as a Christian.
In this episode, Heather Creekmore shares her journey through perfectionism, body image battles, and chasing joy through achievements, life changes, and even motherhood, only to find that joy can&rsquo;t be manufactured through striving, positivity, or &ldquo;arriving.&rdquo; What actually blocks our joy, and how do we finally break free?
You&rsquo;ll hear:
<ul>
<li>
The difference between happiness and joy&mdash;why this matters more than you might think
</li>
<li>
The three big &ldquo;joy blockers&rdquo; and how they can sneak into anyone&rsquo;s life (even when you know all the right answers!)
</li>
<li>
Vulnerable storytelling about wrestling with body image, marriage, and motherhood, and what happens when joy doesn&rsquo;t show up as you hoped
</li>
<li>
Practical, faith-based strategies for actually growing in joy&mdash;no matter what your circumstances
</li>
<li>
Encouragement to stop chasing &ldquo;just over yonder&rdquo; happiness and instead, rest in the truth of where joy is really found
</li>
<li>
A free resource just for you: The &ldquo;Obsessed to Blessed&rdquo; mini-course at <a href="https://improvebodyimage.com/obsessed-to-blessed">improvebodyimage.com/obsessed-to-blessed</a>, helping you bookend your search for joy and freedom from body image struggles
</li>
</ul>
Whether you&rsquo;re feeling joyless, weighed down by shoulds, or just yearning for something real and lasting, this conversation is a hug for your soul and a nudge towards real hope. If you&rsquo;re ready to stop comparing and start living, this episode is a must-listen.
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li>
Free Mini-Course: &ldquo;Obsessed to Blessed&rdquo; &ndash; learn more and sign up at <a href="https://improvebodyimage.com/obsessed-to-blessed">improvebodyimage.com/obsessed-to-blessed</a>
</li>
<li>
Work with Heather and her team to find your joy. Learn more here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/christian-body-image-courses-and-coaching
<hr>
Don&rsquo;t miss out&mdash;press play and rediscover the joy that&rsquo;s closer than you think!
</li>
</ul>
Subscribe, share, and join the community as we break free from comparison and uncover the joy that lasts.

What to Do When You Can't Feel Joy: Breaking Through Barriers to Lasting Joy as a Christian Woman

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In this incredibly raw and hope-filled episode, actress Jen Lilley (Hallmark Channel, Great American Family, Days of Our Lives, The Artist) sits down with host Heather Creekmore to share the full story behind her 15-year battle with bulimia—and how faith, grace, and the power of honesty led her toward freedom.

You may know Jen Lilley from her cheerful Christmas movies and bubbly TV roles, but behind the scenes, she silently struggled for years with an eating disorder. In this conversation, she doesn't hold anything back. Jen bravely walks us through her childhood, the devastating origins of her eating disorder, and the shame-filled secrecy that followed her well into adulthood—even after launching a successful career in Hollywood.

But this is not just a story about struggle—it's about healing and truth. Jen opens up about the flawed advice and myths she encountered about eating disorders, the power of spiritual conviction over mere willpower, and the crucial turning point when she allowed herself to trust God fully with her recovery. She shares the deeply personal moment she finally brought her struggle into the light with her husband—and how that act of vulnerability ushered in a new season of hope and healing.

Listeners struggling with their own cycles of shame, secrecy, or body-image battles will find comfort, challenge, and encouragement in Jen's passionate, faith-filled story. This episode also explores practical wisdom for those walking through recovery, the essential difference between conviction and shame, and how to trust God even when it feels impossible.

If you’re ready for a conversation packed with honesty, grace, and actionable hope—listen in as Jen and Heather go deep, get real, and remind us that freedom is possible, no matter how long you’ve struggled. Jen Lilley's story of her 15-year battle with bulimia will encourage your faith and help you find your own healing and recovery through Jesus.

**Why Listen?**

- Hear the *real story* behind Jen’s journey through bulimia—far beyond Hollywood glitz
- Find hope and faith-based encouragement for overcoming shame and secret struggles
- Learn about the difference between conviction and shame—and why it matters for true healing
- Be inspired by Jen’s hard-won lessons: how vulnerability and trust can unlock your path to freedom

Don’t miss this episode—it could be the reminder you or a loved one needs that hope and healing *are possible*.

**Resources Mentioned**
- Jen’s new devotional: Wake Up Your Faith(amazon affiliate link -tiny portion of your purchase supports this ministry)
- 40-Day Journey at improvebodyimage.com

Tune in now and share this powerful conversation with someone who needs it!

 

In this incredibly raw and hope-filled episode, actress Jen Lilley (Hallmark Channel, Great American Family, Days of Our Lives, The Artist) sits down with host Heather Creekmore to share the full story behind her 15-year battle with bulimia&mdash;and how faith, grace, and the power of honesty led her toward freedom.
You may know Jen Lilley from her cheerful Christmas movies and bubbly TV roles, but behind the scenes, she silently struggled for years with an eating disorder. In this conversation, she doesn't hold anything back. Jen bravely walks us through her childhood, the devastating origins of her eating disorder, and the shame-filled secrecy that followed her well into adulthood&mdash;even after launching a successful career in Hollywood.
But this is not just a story about struggle&mdash;it's about healing and truth. Jen opens up about the flawed advice and myths she encountered about eating disorders, the power of spiritual conviction over mere willpower, and the crucial turning point when she allowed herself to trust God fully with her recovery. She shares the deeply personal moment she finally brought her struggle into the light with her husband&mdash;and how that act of vulnerability ushered in a new season of hope and healing.
Listeners struggling with their own cycles of shame, secrecy, or body-image battles will find comfort, challenge, and encouragement in Jen's passionate, faith-filled story. This episode also explores practical wisdom for those walking through recovery, the essential difference between conviction and shame, and how to trust God even when it feels impossible.
If you&rsquo;re ready for a conversation packed with honesty, grace, and actionable hope&mdash;listen in as Jen and Heather go deep, get real, and remind us that freedom is possible, no matter how long you&rsquo;ve struggled.&nbsp;Jen Lilley's story of her 15-year battle with bulimia will encourage your faith and help you find your own healing and recovery through Jesus.
**Why Listen?**
- Hear the *real story* behind Jen&rsquo;s journey through bulimia&mdash;far beyond Hollywood glitz - Find hope and faith-based encouragement for overcoming shame and secret struggles - Learn about the difference between conviction and shame&mdash;and why it matters for true healing - Be inspired by Jen&rsquo;s hard-won lessons: how vulnerability and trust can unlock your path to freedom
Don&rsquo;t miss this episode&mdash;it could be the reminder you or a loved one needs that hope and healing *are possible*.
**Resources Mentioned** <a href="https://amzn.to/3YQVGHe">- Jen&rsquo;s new devotional: Wake Up Your Faith </a>(amazon affiliate link -tiny portion of your purchase supports this ministry) - <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge">40-Day Journey at improvebodyimage.com</a>
Tune in now and share this powerful conversation with someone who needs it!
&nbsp;

Jen Lilley’s Powerful Bulimia Recovery Story: Faith, Eating Disorders, and Finding Freedom 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/ba496883-bce9-4aa7-88b6-b3d90126ea78/transcript

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