Introduction: 40 Day Journey Starting in Septe

Facing The Worst Case Scenario

Surviving The Worst Case Scenario

Navigating Feelings of Rejection From Loved On

Finding Our Safety in The Savior’s Arms

Do you have fear and anxiety about being judged for your body size or are you dealing with actual criticisms from others? Heather discusses the need to face the fear and be curious about it, as well as finding grace for both oneself and those who criticize. She emphasizes the importance of seeking help and finding safety in the unconditional love of Jesus. The episode also touches on the societal pressure for thinness and the pitfalls of relying solely on weight loss drugs for acceptance.

Other Episodes Mentioned:

Why I Want to Try Ozempic: https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/why-i-want-to-try-ozempic-what-you-need-to-know-if

Ozempic and the Oprah Special: https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/ozempic-and-oprah-have-i-changed-my-mind

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

Shop for cute podcast merch: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/shop

Do you have fear and anxiety about being judged for your body size or are you dealing with actual criticisms from others? Heather discusses the need to face the fear and be curious about it, as well as finding grace for both oneself and those who criticize. She emphasizes the importance of seeking help and finding safety in the unconditional love of Jesus. The episode also touches on the societal pressure for thinness and the pitfalls of relying solely on weight loss drugs for acceptance.
Other Episodes Mentioned:
Why I Want to Try Ozempic: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/why-i-want-to-try-ozempic-what-you-need-to-know-if">https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/why-i-want-to-try-ozempic-what-you-need-to-know-if</a>
Ozempic and the Oprah Special: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/ozempic-and-oprah-have-i-changed-my-mind">https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/ozempic-and-oprah-have-i-changed-my-mind</a>
Join the 40-Day Journey: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge">https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge</a>
Shop for cute podcast merch: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/shop">https://www.improvebodyimage.com/shop</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

**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.improvebodyimage.com

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: https://www.improvebodyimage.com
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>

What to Do if You Are Afraid People Are Judging Your Body: Part 2

Heather is joined by Mary DeMuth, speaker, podcast host, and author of more than thirty books including her latest, "The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible." (Amazon affiliate link.)

Heather and Mary talk about how feeling overlooked can connect to aging and why and how we may feel we're losing our "shine" as we get older. Mary offers encouragement around being honest about the grief and loss of aging and discusses the helpful tool of lament. Mary also shares stories of some of her favorite overlooked women from the Bible and what we can learn from them.

Listen to other conversations with Mary DeMuth here:

Leah and Misunderstood Women of the Bible: https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/leah-and-other-misunderstood-women-of-bible-feat-m

 Body Image and Sexual Abuse:https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/body-image-sexual-abuse-hope-healing-resources-for

Connect with Compared to Who? and get our Aging April resource plus other freebies - like the new Mirror Fast Bible Study, here: https://wwwimprovebodyimage.com

 

 

Heather is joined by Mary DeMuth, speaker, podcast host, and author of more than thirty books including her latest, <a href="https://amzn.to/44fdTC2">"The Most Overlooked Women of the Bible." </a>(Amazon affiliate link.)
Heather and Mary talk about how feeling overlooked can connect to aging and why and how we may feel we're losing our "shine" as we get older. Mary offers encouragement around being honest about the grief and loss of aging and discusses the helpful tool of lament. Mary also shares stories of some of her favorite overlooked women from the Bible and what we can learn from them.
Listen to other conversations with Mary DeMuth here:
Leah and Misunderstood Women of the Bible: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/leah-and-other-misunderstood-women-of-bible-feat-m">https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/leah-and-other-misunderstood-women-of-bible-feat-m</a>
&nbsp;Body Image and Sexual Abuse: <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/body-image-sexual-abuse-hope-healing-resources-for">https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/body-image-sexual-abuse-hope-healing-resources-for</a>
Connect with Compared to Who? and get our Aging April resource plus other freebies - like the new Mirror Fast Bible Study, here: <a href="https://wwwimprovebodyimage.com">https://wwwimprovebodyimage.com</a>
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Do You Feel Overlooked? Encouragement from the Most Overlooked Women of the Bible

What does it take to age well? According to Instagram, it seems aging is all about what you eat and how you exercise. But, what if there's more to aging well than that? Today, author and Christian body image coach, Heather Creekmore, will encourage you with 4 strategies to age well that have a much greater impact on your health and on the way you feel about aging than any kale salad or cycling class. She'll look at how the science shows that gratitude can extend your life and improve your health. Similarly, she'll look at how finding community and activities you have fun doing can do the same. Heather talks about why it's not helpful to follow a restrictive diet and be rigid with exercise if you want to age well, because there's more to aging than just the way we eat and move. 

This is Aging April! Visit our website for more great resources on each month's topic. Monthly resource kits can be accessed the 10th of each month here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/body-image-resources-for-christian-women-monthly-resource-kits

Are we email friends yet? Get the free 15-Day Mirror Fast Devotional download with regular weekly encouragement here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/mirror-fast-christian-women

Check out Heather's 30-Day Devotional on Aging: Aging Gratefully, here.

Other episodes on aging:

What does the Bible speak to aging and body image issues? https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/what-does-the-bible-speak-to-aging-and-body-image

3 Secrets to Aging Well for Women with Food and Body Issues

https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/3-secrets-to-aging-well-for-christians-with-body-i

What is a Biblical View of Botox?

https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/what-is-a-biblical-view-of-botox-is-it-okay-to-get

 

What does it take to age well? According to Instagram, it seems aging is all about what you eat and how you exercise. But, what if there's more to aging well than that? Today, author and Christian body image coach, Heather Creekmore, will encourage you with 4 strategies to age well that have a much greater impact on your health and on the way you feel about aging than any kale salad or cycling class. She'll look at how the science shows that gratitude can extend your life and improve your health. Similarly, she'll look at how finding community and activities you have fun doing can do the same. Heather talks about why it's not helpful to follow a restrictive diet and be rigid with exercise if you want to age well, because there's more to aging than just the way we eat and move.&nbsp;
This is Aging April! Visit our website for more great resources on each month's topic. Monthly resource kits can be accessed the 10th of each month here: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/body-image-resources-for-christian-women-monthly-resource-kits">https://www.improvebodyimage.com/body-image-resources-for-christian-women-monthly-resource-kits</a>
Are we email friends yet? Get the free 15-Day Mirror Fast Devotional download with regular weekly encouragement here: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/mirror-fast-christian-women">https://www.improvebodyimage.com/mirror-fast-christian-women</a>
Check out Heather's 30-Day Devotional on Aging:<a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/books-for-christian-women-body-image">&nbsp;Aging Gratefully, here.</a>
Other episodes on aging:
What does the Bible speak to aging and body image issues? <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/what-does-the-bible-speak-to-aging-and-body-image">https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/what-does-the-bible-speak-to-aging-and-body-image</a>
3 Secrets to Aging Well for Women with Food and Body Issues
<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/3-secrets-to-aging-well-for-christians-with-body-i">https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/3-secrets-to-aging-well-for-christians-with-body-i</a>
What is a Biblical View of Botox?
<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/what-is-a-biblical-view-of-botox-is-it-okay-to-get">https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/what-is-a-biblical-view-of-botox-is-it-okay-to-get</a>
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4 Ways for Women to Age Well

Host Heather Creekmore sits down with pastor's wife, author, and counselor Kristen Hatton to discuss what to do if your child has (or you suspect they have) an eating disorder or body image issues. Kristen shares the story of her daughter who had a derogatory comment directed at her in 8th grade and then began to restrict food until it became the eating disorder, anorexia. After going through treatment, Kristen's daughter shifted from restriction to a restrict and purge cycle (bulimia) and Kristen, again, had to intervene to help her daughter restore a healthy relationship with food and her body. 

Heather and Kristen have a bit of friendly debate over whether or not encouraging a child to have healthy habits is effective for those with brains that are geared towards restriction or perfection. They also talk about how important it is to help our children be healthy in every area--not just physically, but spiritually and mentally too. Kristen shares what she learned, in hindsight, to look for if your child may be exhibiting signs of an eating disorder or body image issues. She also talks about how to know when you may need to bring in outside help.

Learn more about Kristen Hatton and her books here: https://www.kristenhatton.com

Learn more about Compared to Who? and how to start healing your body image and food issues: https://www.improvebodyimage.com

Check out the Compared to Who? Etsy shop -with hats, tanks, and tees to remind you to stop comparing and start living. Check it out here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/shop

 

 

 

Host Heather Creekmore sits down with pastor's wife, author, and counselor Kristen Hatton to discuss what to do if your child has (or you suspect they have) an eating disorder or body image issues. Kristen shares the story of her daughter who had a derogatory comment directed at her in 8th grade and then began to restrict food until it became the eating disorder, anorexia. After going through treatment, Kristen's daughter shifted from restriction to a restrict and purge cycle (bulimia) and Kristen, again, had to intervene to help her daughter restore a healthy relationship with food and her body.&nbsp;
Heather and Kristen have a bit of friendly debate over whether or not encouraging a child to have healthy habits is effective for those with brains that are geared towards restriction or perfection. They also talk about how important it is to help our children be healthy in every area--not just physically, but spiritually and mentally too. Kristen shares what she learned, in hindsight, to look for if your child may be exhibiting signs of an eating disorder or body image issues. She also talks about how to know when you may need to bring in outside help.
Learn more about Kristen Hatton and her books here: <a href="https://www.kristenhatton.com">https://www.kristenhatton.com</a>
Learn more about Compared to Who? and how to start healing your body image and food issues: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com">https://www.improvebodyimage.com</a>
Check out the Compared to Who? Etsy shop -with hats, tanks, and tees to remind you to stop comparing and start living. Check it out here: <a href="https://www.improvebodyimage.com/shop">https://www.improvebodyimage.com/shop</a>
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