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.

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

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

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