Angie Baughman, Bible teacher, author, and host of the Steady On podcast shares her personal journey of overcoming body image issues tied to childhood trauma and disordered eating. Together, Heather and Angie explore the detrimental effects of diet culture, highlighting how its pervasive "if-then" mindset impacts our spiritual and personal growth. 

Angie shares her experiences with disordered eating, calorie counting, and the facade of normal eating, which connected to her emotional control struggles. She also discusses how support from her counselor, nutritionist, and husband proved crucial in navigating her healing process.

✨ Key Highlights:


Embrace Your Worth:

Discover how Angie found joy and nourishment in food without guilt, transforming her relationship with eating.


Diet Culture Critique:

Understand how societal standards around thinness and appearances have infiltrated even religious communities, and why it's crucial to shift our focus back to spiritual freedom.


Stop Comparing, Start Living:

Explore the impact of comparison on our mental health and relationships, and find encouragement to live fully without constraints.

Learn more about Angie here: https://livesteadyon.com/

Connect with Compared to Who? or join the 40-Day Journey here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com

Grab Heather's 40-Day Workbook here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/books-for-christian-women-body-image

Angie Baughman, Bible teacher, author, and host of the <a href="https://livesteadyon.com/vodcast/">Steady On podcast </a>shares her personal journey of overcoming body image issues tied to childhood trauma and disordered eating. Together, Heather and Angie explore the detrimental effects of diet culture, highlighting how its pervasive "if-then" mindset impacts our spiritual and personal growth. 
Angie shares her experiences with disordered eating, calorie counting, and the facade of normal eating, which connected to her emotional control struggles. She also discusses how support from her counselor, nutritionist, and husband proved crucial in navigating her healing process.
✨ Key Highlights:
<ul>
<li>
Embrace Your Worth:
Discover how Angie found joy and nourishment in food without guilt, transforming her relationship with eating.
</li>
<li>
Diet Culture Critique:
Understand how societal standards around thinness and appearances have infiltrated even religious communities, and why it's crucial to shift our focus back to spiritual freedom.
</li>
<li>
Stop Comparing, Start Living:
Explore the impact of comparison on our mental health and relationships, and find encouragement to live fully without constraints.
</li>
</ul>
Learn more about Angie here: <a href="https://livesteadyon.com/">https://livesteadyon.com/</a>
Connect with Compared to Who? or join the 40-Day Journey here: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com">https://www.improvebodyimage.com</a>
Grab Heather's 40-Day Workbook here: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/books-for-christian-women-body-image">https://www.improvebodyimage.com/books-for-christian-women-body-image</a>

**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

**The Go-to Podcast for Christian women who want to improve their body image and stop comparing themselves to others!**
<ul>
<li>Are you a Christian woman who is tired of the same old answers to your body image and comparison struggles? </li>
<li>Have you "tried everything," yet still feel like your body isn't enough or should be better? </li>
<li>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?</li>
<li>Bonus: Have you ever prayed for God to zap you skinny? ;) (Your secret is safe here.)</li>
</ul>
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: <a href="https://www.comparedtowho.me">https://www.comparedtowho.me</a> 
Want to join our podcast community on Facebook? Visit the group here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024">https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024</a>

Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women

I Didn't Know I Had Body Image Issues

Heather continues her interview with Angie Baughman about body image issues, focusing on community and comparison challenges, particularly for those with eating disorders. They discuss different dopamine responses to food—through restriction or free eating—and critique diet culture's praise of restrictors. Angie emphasizes the necessity of addressing the underlying causes of disordered eating and the importance of forming a healthy relationship with food. Angie shares that she now understands how freedom from these issues is attainable with God's help and how important supportive relationships are in this non-linear journey.

The episode delves into the emotional difficulty of confronting deeper issues rather than distracting oneself with calorie counting or excessive exercise. Angie shares personal insights on trusting God fully in life's challenges. They highlight the misconception that achieving a desired body image brings peace, identifying it as a "false salvation" and encourage introspection on hidden body image issues disguised as discipline.

Learn more about Angie Baughman here: https://livesteadyon.com/

Listen to Angie's podcast here: https://livesteadyon.com/vodcast/

Learn more about Compared to Who? or join the 40 Day Journey here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com

Heather continues her interview with Angie Baughman about body image issues, focusing on community and comparison challenges, particularly for those with eating disorders. They discuss different dopamine responses to food—through restriction or free eating—and critique diet culture's praise of restrictors. Angie emphasizes the necessity of addressing the underlying causes of disordered eating and the importance of forming a healthy relationship with food. Angie shares that she now understands how freedom from these issues is attainable with God's help and how important supportive relationships are in this non-linear journey.
The episode delves into the emotional difficulty of confronting deeper issues rather than distracting oneself with calorie counting or excessive exercise. Angie shares personal insights on trusting God fully in life's challenges. They highlight the misconception that achieving a desired body image brings peace, identifying it as a "false salvation" and encourage introspection on hidden body image issues disguised as discipline.
Learn more about Angie Baughman here: <a href="https://livesteadyon.com/">https://livesteadyon.com/</a>
Listen to Angie's podcast here: <a href="https://livesteadyon.com/vodcast/">https://livesteadyon.com/vodcast/</a>
Learn more about Compared to Who? or join the 40 Day Journey here: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com">https://www.improvebodyimage.com</a>

Can God Heal My Unhealthy Relationship With Food and My Body?

Becoming Less Agreeable

Mastering Our “No”

Feeling Safe To Say No

In this episode of the "Compared to Who?" podcast, host Heather Creekmore dives into the challenging topic of people pleasing and subjugation with special guest Joyce Campbell. Together, they unpack how incessantly saying "yes" while wanting to say "no" can lead to losing one's identity and sense of self. Joyce shares insights from her book, "Dare to Say No: Stop Saying Yes When You Really Mean No," and offers practical guidance for breaking free from the patterns of subjugation, whether in personal relationships or professional settings.

Heather and Joyce discuss personal anecdotes and strategies to help listeners navigate the discomfort of saying no, all from a biblical perspective that emphasizes the importance of aligning with the truth of scripture. If you struggle with being overly compliant, people pleasing, poor boundaries, or feeling subjugated, this episode provides valuable encouragement and tools for stepping into a healthier you!

Key Topics:


Understanding the root of people pleasing or subjugation


The impact of subjugation on mental and emotional health


Practical steps to begin saying "no" kindly and respectfully


The reactive stage: learning to balance newfound assertiveness


Developing a true sense of identity away from compliance


How faith can aid in overcoming the fears of saying "no"

Resources Mentioned:


Joyce Campbell's book: "Dare to Say No: Stop Saying Yes When You Really Mean No"


Get the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ZUldRt (Amazon affiliate link)


Joyce Campbell's website:

joycelcampbell.com

Connect with Us: improvebodyimage.com

In this episode of the "Compared to Who?" podcast, host Heather Creekmore dives into the challenging topic of people pleasing and subjugation with special guest Joyce Campbell. Together, they unpack how incessantly saying "yes" while wanting to say "no" can lead to losing one's identity and sense of self. Joyce shares insights from her book, "Dare to Say No: Stop Saying Yes When You Really Mean No," and offers practical guidance for breaking free from the patterns of subjugation, whether in personal relationships or professional settings.
Heather and Joyce discuss personal anecdotes and strategies to help listeners navigate the discomfort of saying no, all from a biblical perspective that emphasizes the importance of aligning with the truth of scripture. If you struggle with being overly compliant, people pleasing, poor boundaries, or feeling subjugated, this episode provides valuable encouragement and tools for stepping into a healthier you!
Key Topics:
<ul>
<li>
Understanding the root of people pleasing or subjugation
</li>
<li>
The impact of subjugation on mental and emotional health
</li>
<li>
Practical steps to begin saying "no" kindly and respectfully
</li>
<li>
The reactive stage: learning to balance newfound assertiveness
</li>
<li>
Developing a true sense of identity away from compliance
</li>
<li>
How faith can aid in overcoming the fears of saying "no"
</li>
</ul>
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li>
Joyce Campbell's book: "Dare to Say No: Stop Saying Yes When You Really Mean No"
</li>
<li>
Get the book on Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZUldRt">https://amzn.to/3ZUldRt</a> (Amazon affiliate link)
</li>
<li>
Joyce Campbell's website:
<a href="http://www.joycelcampbell.com/">joycelcampbell.com</a>
</li>
</ul>
Connect with Us: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com">improvebodyimage.com</a>

How to Stop People Pleasing, Subjugating, and Saying Yes When You Mean No

Our Early Programmed Fears

The Roots of Subjugation

Subjugation And Anger

Why do we find ourselves saying "yes" when we mean "no"? Is our people-pleasing tendency just a mild habit, or is it something more serious? In this eye-opening episode of Compared to Who? host Heather Creekmore dives deep into what Joyce Campbell--a licensed counselor and therapist--terms subjugation. Subjugation is a clinical condition where people inadvertently damage their lives by consistently putting others' wishes before their own.

Join Heather and Joyce as they navigate the complexities of subjugation, unearthing how deeply embedded negative thought patterns can start in childhood and carry into adulthood, affecting every aspect of our lives—including our mental and physical health.

Do you struggle with being the "good girl," living under the pressure to be perfect, or maintaining a facade to gain approval? This episode unpacks the layers of this condition, taking a look at how anger, resentment, and unmet expectations can wreak havoc on your spiritual, emotional, and even physical well-being.

Heather also prompts listeners to consider how self-denial—a biblically endorsed concept—differs from harmful subjugation and how to discern God's will for our lives in giving balanced responses to life’s demands.

Make sure to tune in and discover how transforming the pathways in our minds can lead to freedom and a life not defined by pleasing others but by God's purpose for us.

Related Episodes:


Do you have healthy boundaries?


What do I do if I feel bad about having ruined my body?

Don’t miss the continuation of this conversation where Heather and Joyce will focus on how to break free from the chains of subjugation and step into the full life God intends for you.

Connect with Compared to Who? here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com

Join the next 40-Day Journey here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge

Why do we find ourselves saying "yes" when we mean "no"? Is our people-pleasing tendency just a mild habit, or is it something more serious? In this eye-opening episode of Compared to Who? host Heather Creekmore dives deep into what Joyce Campbell--a licensed counselor and therapist--terms subjugation. Subjugation is a clinical condition where people inadvertently damage their lives by consistently putting others' wishes before their own.
Join Heather and Joyce as they navigate the complexities of subjugation, unearthing how deeply embedded negative thought patterns can start in childhood and carry into adulthood, affecting every aspect of our lives—including our mental and physical health.
Do you struggle with being the "good girl," living under the pressure to be perfect, or maintaining a facade to gain approval? This episode unpacks the layers of this condition, taking a look at how anger, resentment, and unmet expectations can wreak havoc on your spiritual, emotional, and even physical well-being.
Heather also prompts listeners to consider how self-denial—a biblically endorsed concept—differs from harmful subjugation and how to discern God's will for our lives in giving balanced responses to life’s demands.
Make sure to tune in and discover how transforming the pathways in our minds can lead to freedom and a life not defined by pleasing others but by God's purpose for us.
Related Episodes:
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/do-you-have-healthy-boundaries-feat-sarah-geringer">Do you have healthy boundaries?</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/i-ruined-my-body-how-do-i-believe-my-body-is-good">What do I do if I feel bad about having ruined my body?</a>
</li>
</ul>
Don’t miss the continuation of this conversation where Heather and Joyce will focus on how to break free from the chains of subjugation and step into the full life God intends for you.
Connect with Compared to Who? here: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com">https://www.improvebodyimage.com</a>
Join the next 40-Day Journey here: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge">https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge</a>

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