Do you ever feel like life would be easier if you could just control everything? Or, perhaps you'd say you're not controlling...as long as everything goes the way you want it to! Friend, I understand both of those concepts--too well! That's why I invited my friend, author Jennifer Dukes Lee on the show today to talk candidly about it. Jennifer offers some great insights that will encourage your heart if this is an area in which you are wrestling. Here are a few things we talk about today. Why Do We Want to Control Everything? 
The connection between our desire for approval and control.
How it can be very subtle.
How high achieving, high capacity women may be more likely to have this challenge.
How control keeps us from connection!
Why being a 'control freak' is actually an asset in certain professions--but how it may not be an asset at home.
How to have a mindset shift in this arena.
Why being capable doesn't always equal being called.
And so much ore!

Jennifer Dukes Lee is the author of several books mentioned in today's show including (Amazon affiliate links):
Love Idol:https://amzn.to/34qPFs5
It's All Under Control:https://amzn.to/3stBLOa
It's All Under Control Bible Study:https://amzn.to/3ovXbIZ
Growing Slow: https://amzn.to/3shDQfQ
Find freebies Jennifer mentioned here: https://jenniferdukeslee.com/itsallundercontrol
Connect with Jennifer at Jenniferdukeslee.com

If you enjoyed this episode and want more ideas to answer the question: Why do we want to control everything? Check out this episode of the podcast called How to Stop Being a Controlling Woman or this one on the connection between  eating disorders and control.

You may also enjoy these posts from the archives: How a Control Freak Almost Ruined My Marriage and  What to Do When You Feel Out of Control with Body Image Issues.

Connect with Compared to Who? take the free body image quiz and get your free "Walk to Lose the Weight of Comparison" Walking Workout Download here: https://www.comparedtowho.me

Support the show by joining our NEW Patreon Community here. We'll have exclusive monthly virtual get-togethers starting in March and so much more. Learn more here: https://www.patreon.com/comparedtowho

Do you ever feel like life would be easier if you could just control everything? Or, perhaps you'd say you're not controlling...as long as everything goes the way you want it to! Friend, I understand both of those concepts--too well! That's why I invited my friend, author Jennifer Dukes Lee on the show today to talk candidly about it. Jennifer offers some great insights that will encourage your heart if this is an area in which you are wrestling. Here are a few things we talk about today. Why Do We Want to Control Everything? <ul> <li>The connection between our desire for approval and control.</li> <li>How it can be very subtle.</li> <li>How high achieving, high capacity women may be more likely to have this challenge.</li> <li>How control keeps us from connection!</li> <li>Why being a 'control freak' is actually an asset in certain professions--but how it may not be an asset at home.</li> <li>How to have a mindset shift in this arena.</li> <li>Why being capable doesn't always equal being called.</li> <li>And so much ore!</li> </ul> <a href="https://jenniferdukeslee.com">Jennifer Dukes Lee</a> is the author of several books mentioned in today's show including (Amazon affiliate links): <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/34qPFs5">Love Idol:</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/34qPFs5">https://amzn.to/34qPFs5</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3stBLOa">It's All Under Control:</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3stBLOa">https://amzn.to/3stBLOa</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3ovXbIZ">It's All Under Control Bible Study:</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3ovXbIZ">https://amzn.to/3ovXbIZ</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3shDQfQ">Growing Slow</a>: <a href="https://amzn.to/3shDQfQ">https://amzn.to/3shDQfQ</a></li> <li>Find freebies Jennifer mentioned here: <a href="https://jenniferdukeslee.com/itsallundercontrol">https://jenniferdukeslee.com/itsallundercontrol</a></li> <li>Connect with Jennifer at <a href="https://www.jenniferdukeslee.com">Jenniferdukeslee.com</a></li> </ul> If you enjoyed this episode and want more ideas to answer the question: Why do we want to control everything? <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/how-to-stop-being-a-controlling-woman/">Check out this episode of the podcast called How to Stop Being a Controlling Woman</a> or this one on the connection between <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/eating-disorders-versus-disordered-eating-releasing-control/"> eating disorders and control.</a> You may also enjoy these posts from the archives: <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/how-i-almost-ruined-my-marriage/">How a Control Freak Almost Ruined My Marriage</a> and <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/christian-women-feel-out-of-control-with-body-image/"> What to Do When You Feel Out of Control with Body Image Issues.</a> Connect with <a href="https://www.comparedtowho.me">Compared to Who? take the free body image quiz</a> and get your free "Walk to Lose the Weight of Comparison" Walking Workout Download here: <a href="https://www.comparedtowho.me">https://www.comparedtowho.me</a> Support the show by joining our NEW Patreon Community here. We'll have exclusive monthly virtual get-togethers starting in March and so much more. Learn more here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/comparedtowho">https://www.patreon.com/comparedtowho</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>

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