Start your new year with hope that goes beyond new diets, fitness programs, and the relentless pursuit of body perfection. In this heartfelt episode, host Heather Creekmore sits down with her former client, Lesley, to share her transformative journey from food and body image bondage to genuine spiritual and emotional freedom.

Lesley spent years as a health and wellness coach, tracking every calorie, restricting food, and chasing a number on the scale—all while struggling with her own body image issues. She candidly shares how these patterns began in grade school, persisted into adulthood, and continued even as she helped others pursue their health goals. Despite her expertise, she found herself trapped by obsession and shame surrounding food, weight, and self-worth.

Through Heather Creekmore's Body Image Freedom Framework, Lesley began to untangle the deep connection between identity and body image. Her story is honest about the challenges—grief, fear, letting go of control, and even stepping away from her coaching business—but it's also filled with hope and victory. Lesley discovered that true freedom came not from changing her body, but from changing her beliefs, surrendering her idol of body image, and learning to trust God’s gentle guidance through all the lows and highs.

In this episode, you'll hear:


How body image struggles often start early and shape identity


The dangers of moralizing food, restriction, and attachment to the scale


The life-changing power of shifting focus from external rules to internal cues and grace


The role of faith and community in healing, surrender, and practical recovery


How Lesley found peace, joy, and presence in her body—without chasing weight loss goals

If you’re tired of repeating the same health resolutions and want lasting change, this episode is an inspiring invitation to start your body image freedom journey.

Resources Mentioned:


Get your FREE Obsessed to Blessed mini-course here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/obsessed-to-blessed


40 Day Body Image Workbook & Journey: improvhttps://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge


Body Image Freedom Framework Course

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Loved this episode? Leave a review, share it with a friend, and keep the conversation going. Let's build a community that chooses grace and freedom over comparison and striving.

Start your new year with hope that goes beyond new diets, fitness programs, and the relentless pursuit of body perfection. In this heartfelt episode, host Heather Creekmore sits down with her former client, Lesley, to share her transformative journey from food and body image bondage to genuine spiritual and emotional freedom.
Lesley spent years as a health and wellness coach, tracking every calorie, restricting food, and chasing a number on the scale&mdash;all while struggling with her own body image issues. She candidly shares how these patterns began in grade school, persisted into adulthood, and continued even as she helped others pursue their health goals. Despite her expertise, she found herself trapped by obsession and shame surrounding food, weight, and self-worth.
Through Heather Creekmore's Body Image Freedom Framework, Lesley began to untangle the deep connection between identity and body image. Her story is honest about the challenges&mdash;grief, fear, letting go of control, and even stepping away from her coaching business&mdash;but it's also filled with hope and victory. Lesley discovered that true freedom came not from changing her body, but from changing her beliefs, surrendering her idol of body image, and learning to trust God&rsquo;s gentle guidance through all the lows and highs.
In this episode, you'll hear:
<ul>
<li>
How body image struggles often start early and shape identity
</li>
<li>
The dangers of moralizing food, restriction, and attachment to the scale
</li>
<li>
The life-changing power of shifting focus from external rules to internal cues and grace
</li>
<li>
The role of faith and community in healing, surrender, and practical recovery
</li>
<li>
How Lesley found peace, joy, and presence in her body&mdash;without chasing weight loss goals
</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;re tired of repeating the same health resolutions and want lasting change, this episode is an inspiring invitation to start your body image freedom journey.
Resources Mentioned:
<ul>
<li>
Get your FREE Obsessed to Blessed mini-course here: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/obsessed-to-blessed">https://www.improvebodyimage.com/obsessed-to-blessed</a>
</li>
<li>
40 Day Body Image Workbook &amp; Journey:&nbsp;<a href="https://improvebodyimage.com/">improvhttps://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/christian-body-image-courses-and-coaching">Body Image Freedom Framework Course</a>
</li>
</ul>
Connect &amp; Share: Loved this episode? Leave a review, share it with a friend, and keep the conversation going. Let's build a community that chooses grace and freedom over comparison and striving.

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>
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Surrender Over Striving: Lesley's Story (Real Women, Real Stories Series)

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