Podcasts about body image issues

Have you heard it or said it? Maybe your body image issues are "your thorn in the flesh." It sounds comforting, but is it actually true? In this episode, we take a close look at what Paul's thorn in 2 Corinthians 12 actually was — and wasn't — and see how body image issues are different than the situation Paul discusses there. We'll also talk about how recognizing that your body image issues aren't your "thorn in the flesh" may be some of the most hopeful news you get, because then there's a cure for them. And, it's all found in scripture! Key Scripture references: 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 (the thorn in the flesh) Colossians 3:5 ("greed, which is idolatry") Colossians 3:9–10 (put off the old self, put on the new) Romans 6:14 (sin shall not be your master) 1 John 1:9 (confession and cleansing) 2 Corinthians 5:17 (new creation) Discussion questions for listeners / community: Have you ever described your body image struggle as "your thorn"? How did that framing shape whether you expected it to change? Try praying both prayers from this episode — the confession prayer and the contentment prayer. Which one actually named what's true for you? What would it look like this week to bring one specific piece of body-image idolatry into the light through honest confession? Timestamped Guide to Episode 00:00 Exploring body image and faith 03:38 Addressing body image issues 09:41 Biblical thorns and grace 12:21 Idols in Modern Christian Culture 16:32 Understanding body image issues 19:00 Inviting women to join workshop 22:16 Admitting struggles and seeking help 27:39 Choosing the right prayer 28:45 Dealing with aging and grace A note: This episode distinguishes disordered body worship (idolatry) from genuine physical affliction (illness, disability, medical conditions). Listeners walking through the latter should be pointed toward lament and grace, not confession — this episode is specifically addressing the worship-pattern many of us have around appearance and worth. Links: Heather's best-selling Christian books on body image, aging, and comparison: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/books-for-christian-women-body-image Join us on the next 40-Day Journey in September. Learn more here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Join The SHIFT Academy: → https://www.skool.com/highvibeschool/about What if the biggest thing blocking love isn't your relationships... but the way you see yourself? In this live coaching session, you'll watch a woman uncover the childhood beliefs behind body image, aging, and self-worth—and experience a powerful shift in just a few minutes.

Have you ever wondered where your beliefs about food, weight, and body image actually came from? Many people assume their eating disorder, body dissatisfaction, or disordered eating patterns developed entirely from personal experiences. In reality, family food rules, generational diet culture, and inherited beliefs about bodies often shape our relationship with food long before we recognize what's happening. In this episode of Dr. Marianne-Land, I explore how eating disorders can develop within family systems, why body shame often travels across generations, and what happens when you begin questioning the food and body rules you inherited. Through the story of a fictional client named Esme, we examine how childhood messages about weight, dieting, health, and appearance can become deeply embedded in adulthood, even when they were never spoken directly. Whether you're recovering from anorexia, binge eating disorder, bulimia, ARFID, chronic dieting, or longstanding body image struggles, this conversation offers a compassionate look at the ways family history and diet culture can influence recovery. What You'll Learn In this episode, you'll learn how family food rules shape eating behaviors and body image across generations, why children often absorb beliefs about food and weight without realizing it, and how multigenerational diet culture can contribute to eating disorders and disordered eating. You'll also learn why inherited beliefs often feel like facts, how anti-fat bias and cultural beauty standards influence family conversations about bodies, and why recovery frequently involves examining long-held assumptions about food, health, worth, and appearance. Why Family Systems Matter in Eating Disorder Recovery Eating disorders rarely develop in a vacuum. Many people grow up surrounded by messages about dieting, weight loss, body size, exercise, and food morality that seem completely normal at the time. Those messages often become part of a family's culture, shaping how people think about hunger, fullness, health, self-worth, and belonging. When clients begin recovery, they often discover that some of the rules guiding their relationship with food did not originate with them. Instead, those beliefs may have traveled through multiple generations, influenced by diet culture, weight stigma, sexism, anti-fat bias, food scarcity, trauma, and larger social systems. Recognizing these patterns can create opportunities for healing, self-compassion, and greater freedom around food. Who This Episode Is For This episode is for anyone recovering from an eating disorder, struggling with body image, questioning family food rules, or trying to understand how childhood experiences continue to affect their relationship with food. It may be especially helpful for people navigating anorexia recovery, binge eating recovery, bulimia recovery, ARFID recovery, chronic dieting, weight cycling, body image concerns, or the emotional impact of growing up in a family where weight and appearance received significant attention. Related Episodes Family Dynamics & Eating Disorders: How Early Relationships Shape Disordered Eating on Apple & Spotify. How Childhood Trauma Shapes Eating Disorders & Body Shame (Content Caution) on Apple & Spotify. Childhood Trauma & Eating Disorders on Apple & Spotify. Work With Dr. Marianne Miller If you're struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, ARFID, binge eating, body image concerns, or the long-term effects of family food rules and diet culture, I offer eating disorder therapy and coaching services designed to help you build a more peaceful and sustainable relationship with food and your body. I specialize in ARFID, binge eating disorder, anorexia, bulimia, neurodivergent eating challenges, and eating disorder recovery for adults and teens. Learn more about working with me at www.drmariannemiller.com. Connect With Me Website: www.drmariannemiller.com Instagram: @drmariannemiller If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may benefit from this conversation.

In this week's episode, Livi opens up about the body image issues she's been struggling with lately, while also telling the story of the most insane date she's ever been on including the absolutely unhinged things this man said to her.

Thanks For Listening! LEAVE A REVIEW OF THE SHOW: There is nothing more appreciated to a podcast than leaving a written review and 5-Star Rating. Please consider taking 1-2 minutes to do that (iTunes). You can also leave a review on SPOTIFY! RESOURCES/COACHING: Join TEAM NATTYHOUR at www.thenattyhour.com/apply SOCIAL LINKS: Follow Krysten Janzen on YouTube Follow @krysten.janzen on Instagram Follow @krysten.janzen on Twitter Follow Krysten Janzen on Facebook References Simopoulos, A. P. (2002). The importance of the ratio of omega-6/omega-3 essential fatty acids. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 56(8), 365-379. Discusses the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio and its potential impact on inflammation. Johnson, G. H., & Fritsche, K. (2020). Effect of dietary linoleic acid on markers of inflammation in healthy persons: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Advances in Nutrition, 11(3), 697-709. A systematic review finding no evidence that higher omega-6 intake leads to increased inflammation. Ramsden, C. E., Faurot, K. R., Carrera-Bastos, P., et al. (2012). Dietary fat quality and coronary heart disease prevention: A unified theory based on evolutionary, historical, global, and modern perspectives. Nutrition Journal, 11(1), 10. Concludes that replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats, including omega-6s, does not increase inflammation. Sacks, F. M., Lichtenstein, A. H., Wu, J. H., et al. (2017). Dietary fats and cardiovascular disease: A presidential advisory from the American Heart Association. Circulation, 136(3), e1-e23. Recommends replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats (including those from seed oils) for improved heart health. Food and Chemical Toxicology. (2016). Assessment of potential adverse effects of residual solvents in edible vegetable oils. Discusses the safety of trace amounts of hexane in processed seed oils, concluding that they pose no health risk. Lichtenstein, A. H., Appel, L. J., Vadiveloo, M., et al. (2018). Dietary fat intake and cardiovascular disease risk: A scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Journal of the American Heart Association, 7(10), e013620. Examines the relationship between different dietary fats and heart disease risk, finding benefits in consuming polyunsaturated fats over saturated fats.

Ready to tackle one of the most confusing topics on your body image journey? In this powerful episode of the Waiting for Weight Loss series, host Heather Creekmore breaks down the critical difference between body issues and body image issues—and why this distinction can completely shift how you approach your weight loss and self-acceptance goals. Drawing from 15 years of experience teaching fitness classes coast-to-coast, Heather Creekmore shares real-life observations about the rarity of dramatic, sustainable "before and after" transformations—and why even those success stories might not provide true happiness. She encourages listeners to look beyond the “fix my body” mindset, and instead, turn inward to address the root of dissatisfaction: what we believe and feel about our bodies. In This Episode: The definition of body image issues (and why it's not just about size or shape) Personal stories and real examples from Heather Creekmore’s years as a fitness instructor The celebrity body image illusion—why even supermodels and stars struggle with feeling “enough” How addressing your body image can relieve pressure and lead to real freedom (before the number on the scale changes) Important questions to help you assess where you might be stuck in body image thinking Heather Creekmore invites everyone to join the ongoing discussion at waitingforweightloss.com, a supportive community where listeners can dig deeper, share their experiences, and get their questions answered directly on the show. Join the Conversation:Ever found that reaching your goal weight didn’t fix “that feeling” about your body? Do you still hope smaller equals happier? Let’s talk about it in the community! Bring your questions for Heather Creekmore to answer in future episodes. Listen now to understand why shifting from fixing your body to healing your body image could make all the difference. Subscribe, share, and connect with the Compared to Who? community for more heart-level encouragement on your journey to body confidence and freedom. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea speaks with Ashley Mowrey, a mindset coach, former dance teacher, and part of the Embody Dance Conference team. They discuss the mental and emotional challenges dancers face, such as perfectionism, body image issues, and performance anxiety. Ashley shares her journey from being a competitive dancer to becoming a mindset coach, and how her experiences fuel her passion for helping dancers thrive. She explains the unique approaches of the Embody Dance Conference, emphasizing mental health and whole-person training. Listeners will learn about practical strategies to improve self-awareness, emotional regulation, and self-compassion in dance.   Embody Dance Conference: https://www.embodydanceconference.com/   Connect with Ashley Mowrey:  https://www.ashleymowrey.com/   Other Episode Resources: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/232   Episode Breakdown: 00:22 Meet Ashley Mowrey: Mindset Coach and Dance Advocate 00:56 Diving into Perfectionism and Mental Health in Dance 02:20 Ashley Mowrey's Dance Journey and Mental Health Struggles 06:07 Addressing Perfectionism and Negative Self-Talk 12:06 Building Self-Awareness and Emotional Regulation 18:57 Supporting Younger Dancers and Body Image Issues 21:38 Embody Dance Conference: A New Approach to Conventions 36:16 Final Thoughts and Life Lessons from Dance 37:22 Conclusion and Contact Information  

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On this episode, Cam interviews returning guest Kiki Maree, a sexologist, who discusses her passion for helping individuals express and understand their sexuality more authentically. The conversation covers the significant impact of body image on sexual satisfaction and the importance of understanding the fluidity of sexuality throughout life stages. Kiki shares insights on normalizing changes in sexual desire and function, particularly in relation to the menstrual cycle and life transitions such as parenthood and menopause. Cam adds his perspective on supporting men in accepting changes in their bodies and sexual function, highlighting the influence of media and societal expectations on self-perception. They also address practical tools and strategies for improving body image and sexual satisfaction, including focusing on body functionality and finding relatable representations in media. The episode concludes with a discussion on fostering a positive relationship with one's body, both individually and within intimate partnerships.00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:04 Understanding Sexuality and Menstrual Cycle04:29 Body Image Issues in Sexuality08:00 Impact of Body Image on Intimacy16:43 Strategies for Positive Body Image26:02 Practical Tips for Self-Compassion35:11 The Reality of Porn Representation36:24 Finding Authentic Representation37:52 Exposure to Diverse Bodies42:41 Personal Journey to Body Acceptance46:21 The Influence of Social Media on Body Image51:36 Reframing Exercise and Diet Culture55:38 Conclusion and ResourcesFree Body Image Masterclass: https://www.wixforms.com/f/7398981604351149056

Body Love Binge Interview with Jessi Kneeland - Body Neutrality, Self-Objectification & The AvatarsIn this fascinating conversation, I sit down with Jessi Kneeland, body image coach and author of "Body Neutral." We dive deep into body neutrality vs body positivity, why we assign false significance to our bodies, the four body image avatars, and how self-objectification keeps us stuck seeing ourselves from the outside in. This episode is essential for anyone who's tired of trying to love how they look and wants actual freedom.Key Quotes from the Episode:

Welcome back to Part 2: We invited Miles back for an even more in depth, honest and raw discussion around his mental health journey, dating life and his stints on Celebs Go Dating, Dancing on Ice! PLUS he has brought along Dutch Influencer Lies as they discuss meeting on Raya and dating each other! We also open up some Listener DM's and confessions and hear some savage petty revenge stories!!!Make sure you listen and comment on what you think of the chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Private Parts: We invited Miles back for an even more in depth, honest and raw discussion around his mental health journey, dating life and his stints on Celebs Go Dating, Dancing on Ice! PLUS he has brought along Dutch Influencer Lies as they discuss meeting on Raya and dating! We also open up some Listener DM's and confessions and hear some savage petty revenge stories!!!Make sure you listen and comment on what you think of the chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bodywhys has launched a new wellbeing programme to address the rising body image and eating disorder concerns in Irish secondary schools. A survey from the charity found that 45 per cent of teachers are aware of students in their classes who are experiencing an eating disorder. Joining Ciara to discuss was Dr. Fiona Flynn, who developed the programme.

Are you exhausted from trying to be a “better Christian,” follow all the rules, or just fix yourself? In this episode, Heather Creekmore dives into the age-old dilemma every believer faces: Am I supposed to be working on me—and if so, how much of it is up to me, and how much is God’s job? Inspired by the Crowder song “He’s Working on Me Still,” Heather explores the difference between self-powered striving and Spirit-powered transformation. Using honest stories, biblical wisdom (especially from Galatians 5), and practical illustrations, she helps Christian women understand why hustling for holiness leaves us tired—and how true freedom and growth comes when we move from “I’m working on me” to “He’s working on me.” In This Episode: Why spiritual striving, religious rule-following, and willpower can’t bring long-term freedom How diet culture mindsets sneak into our faith and make us rely on formulas instead of God What it means to step out of the driver’s seat and let God be in control (with relatable analogies and humor) The power of relationship over religion and why faith is more than just “doing all the things” How to recognize if your spiritual life is based on head knowledge, not heart transformation Practical steps to move from self-reliance to Spirit-dependence—including honest reflection questions and the importance of daily worship Key Takeaway:Stop striving for self-improvement and start leaning into God’s grace. When we let go of self-reliance and invite the Holy Spirit to lead, we experience true rest, freedom, and lasting spiritual growth. Mentions & Resources: 40-Day Journey: Starts October 1st, with groups beginning October 7th. Details at improvebodyimage.com or directly at: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Body Image Freedom Framework: Heather’s online course for deeper freedom in the areas discussed in the episode. Coaching and community offerings: Here are links to programs designed to equip women for the real battle. Book Rec: “When People Are Big and God is Small” by Ed Welch (Amazon affiliate link) Listener Challenge:Who’s really in the driver’s seat of your faith right now? This week, pause and ask God to lead, spend extra time in worship, and notice where you’re striving instead of surrendering. Leave a Review:Has this episode helped you break free from comparison and spiritual exhaustion? Leave a quick review—it helps others find the show! Subscribe to Compared to Who? for Christian perspectives on body image, freedom from comparison, and finding true rest in Christ. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Pheba writes in to say: “Hi! I'm excited about the podcast. I'd like to hear about navigating body image issues with teen girls.” This podcast is entirely Q&A based! Send in your questions to ask@axis.org. And for more resources, go to axis.org.

What's the best verse for your body image issues? You may assume its Psalm 139:14 (fearfully and wonderfully made) or 1 Samuel 16:7 (God looks at the heart and not the outside)...but Heather has another choice from the book of Jonah! Heather's favorite Bible verse for body image issues may surprise you, but it will also encourage you and help you if you're struggling with worry and obsession over your physical appearance. If you're ready to get to the root of your struggle with body image issues, today's episode is for you. **This is a replay of an episode from September of 2024. Learn more about Compared to Who? by visiting: Https://www.improvebodyimage.com The 40-Day Body Image Workbook: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-Day-Body-Image-Workbook-Christian The 40 Day Journey (starts week of June 16): https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode of the Love Stories podcast, I had the pleasure of welcoming Amber Romaniuk, an emotional eating, digestive, and hormone expert. Amber's journey from struggling with emotional eating to becoming a guiding light for others is both inspiring and enlightening. With over 12 years of experience, she helps high-achieving women build body confidence, heal self-sabotaging patterns with food, and achieve vibrant health through deep mindset and self-care work.Amber also emphasized the significance of self-care practices, such as meditation, movement, and journaling, in fostering a healthier relationship with food. She encouraged listeners to get curious about their triggers and to explore the underlying emotions that drive their eating habits. By doing so, we can begin to break free from the cycle of self-sabotage and cultivate a more compassionate relationship with ourselves.IN THIS EPISODE:- (09:31) The Role of Upbringing in Body Image Issues- (18:09) Breaking the Cycle of Self-Sabotage- (26:29) The Impact of Stress on Hormonal Balance- (32:07) Addressing Root Causes of Hormonal Imbalances- (39:29) Healing the Inner Child and Self-Love- (41:55) The Path to Body Freedom and Self-AcceptanceRESOURCESCheck out my How to Attract Devoted Masculine Men Masterclass HERE My FREE eBook The Magnetic WomanApp rec: BumbleFeminine Embodiment HERECONNECT WITH CHARLENE On Instagram @mscharlenebyars On YouTube @chosentrainingWork with me HERECONNECT WITH AMBEROn Instagram HEREHer Website HERE

Today's summer replay will encourage you if you're a Christian women who has ever just woken up and felt less-than in her body. Maybe you call it feeling "fat" or maybe you feel "bleh" or "bloated" -- whatever your choice of words, there's a common feeling we all have some days where we just don't like how we feel in our bodies. Culture tells us if that's your feeling, then you should get on a new plan so you can change it. But, anyone who has struggled with body image issues for a while knows, it's not as simple as changing your body. How we feel about our bodies can change - even if our bodies haven't or don't. You'll learn six different strategies for what to do when you don't like how you feel in your body. Learn more about Compared to Who? here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com Learn more about Heather's reading plans on YouVersion here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/youversion-bible-reading-plans-on-body-image-by-heather-creekmore Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Vacation is awesome...but sometimes, for those of us with body image or control issues, vacation can also be stressful. Today, Heather offers four practical tips to help you enjoy your vacation if you tend to be someone who does a lot of stressing around vacation time. This is a replay from 2022. Learn more about Compared to Who? at https://www.improvebodyimage.com Learn about Heather's books here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/books-for-christian-women-body-image Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In today's solo episode, I'm getting real about something that doesn't get talked about enough — how body image struggles can quietly sabotage your weight loss journey. We're diving into the emotional side of fat loss — the self-talk, the mindset traps, and the ways we unknowingly hold ourselves back by thinking we need to hate our bodies into change. I'm sharing personal stories and client experiences to show you why mindset—not just macros and meal plans—is often the real roadblock to progress. You'll hear the honest truth about separating your self-worth from your weight, how to stop self-sabotaging patterns in their tracks, and what it actually takes to build a more positive, sustainable approach. By the end of this episode, you'll walk away with mindset shifts and practical steps you can use right away to stop getting in your own way, start seeing progress beyond the scale, and finally treat your body with the respect it deserves. 1:1 Coaching with Lauren and Our Team of Dietitians: HERE To connect with Lauren, click HERE Submit your question for advice from Lauren on the show HERE Take the free Weight Loss Personality Quiz HERE Shop Our Meal Plans HERE Get Support & Personally Work With Us HERE

Stressing over your BMI? Perhaps a recent doctor's visit has you spiraling over what you need to do to change your Body Mass Index. Today, Heather sits down with two authors who have researched the history, background, and scientific usefulness of the Body Mass Index. You'll be surprised by where this chart originated, how it's used now that was not at all how it was intended to be used, and more. If you've ever stressed over your BMI...this is the episode for you. Learn more about Stephane Brown and Anna Marie Long's new book, Nourished By Faith, here. https://amzn.to/42JPCmF (Amazon affiliatel link). Connect with Anna Marie here: https://www.annamarierd.com Learn more about Compared to Who? by visiting: Https://www.improvebodyimage.com The 40-Day Body Image Workbook: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-Day-Body-Image-Workbook-Christian The 40 Day Journey (starts week of June 16): https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you ever wondered if participating in dance could lead to body image issues? Heather talks to clients with a dance background and have body image issues from what a dance instructor said or from participating in an environment that is body-focused and competitive. Today, Heather interviews Mary Bawden, founder of DA:NCE an organization devoted to helping expose the dangers of hyper-sexualized dance, while encouraging children to pursue healthy dance alternatives. Mary talks about how to tell the difference between health dance and unhealthy dance. Mary also talks about the many dangers of allowing young girls and teens to participate in styles of dance that are too "adult" in their nature. The list of side effects or risks from allowing your daughter to participate in this style of dance--which is common now, everywhere--are astonishing. Listen to this interview so you can make an informed decision about the types of dance your daughter will participate in. Learn more about DA:NCE-- Dance Awareness: No Child Exploited here: https://www.danceawareness.com/ Learn more about Compared to Who? by visiting: Https://www.improvebodyimage.com The 40-Day Body Image Workbook: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-Day-Body-Image-Workbook-Christian The 40 Day Journey (starts week of June 16): https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In today's "Me vs. ChatGPT" episode, Heather tackles the topic of Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonist medications that are now being prescribed to people for weight loss. She uses ChatGPT to help answer the question, "Will Ozempic fix my body image issues?" and is surprised to find ChatGPT to be very informed and aware of the limitations that weight loss has on healing body image issues. This episode will encourage women who are using these medications along with women who are surrounded by others who are using these weight loss drugs. There's no shame or blame if you've chosen to get the shots, but Heather outlines the risks and how, as Christian women, they can lead some of us further into issues like body image idolatry or distract us from our real purpose on this earth. Confidence doesn't come in the form of a weight loss shot, so Heather discusses how healing body image issues requires more than just weight loss. Listen to Heather's other thoughts on Ozempic here: https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/ozempic-and-oprah-have-i-changed-my-mind Learn more about Compared to Who? by visiting: Https://www.improvebodyimage.com The 40-Day Body Image Workbook: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-Day-Body-Image-Workbook-Christian The 40 Day Journey (starts week of June 16): https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this special series of Fitness & Sushi, I'm sharing the live recordings from each day of the Ideal Body Challenge—designed to help you break free from diet culture and finally feel at home in your body. In Day 4 – “Why Body Image Issues Keep You Stuck with Food and Fitness”, you'll learn…

If you're a Christian woman with body image issues, today Heather will fire you up with encouragement around how your Christian faith and beliefs can speak directly to your body image issues. You have a BIG faith that helps you believe in God, Jesus, heaven, and eternity. But, what you need is a LITTLE faith that can apply to how you feel and how you act when you can't get your pants buttoned, when you look in the mirror, or when you feel rejected by peers for the way you look. If you struggle with having a faith that can apply to your day to day battles with insecurity, today's episode is for you. Heather again takes on CHATGPT to see how Chat answers this same question, "How does my faith help my body image issues?" Heather's confident her answer is better this time. Share this episode with a friend who needs some body image encouragement this summer! Listen to Heather's podcast on exploring gluttony verse by verse in the Bible: https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/more-thoughts-on-gluttony-what-the-bible-says-part Listen to Heather's podcast on what to do if you feel like you ruined your good body: https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/i-ruined-my-body-how-do-i-believe-my-body-is-good Learn more about Compared to Who? by visiting: Https://www.improvebodyimage.com The 40-Day Body Image Workbook: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-Day-Body-Image-Workbook-Christian The 40 Day Journey (starts week of June 16): https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this powerful conversation on body image issues from a Christian perspective, we explore how the struggle with self-worth and comparison doesn’t fade with age. Our guest shares her personal story of battling negative body image from childhood through adulthood—including how diet culture, marriage, and aging shaped her views. Through faith, she found healing and freedom from the pressure to meet unrealistic societal beauty standards. We discuss the spiritual impact of body image idolatry, the importance of focusing on inner beauty and God-given purpose, and how surrendering these struggles to God can lead to lasting peace. If you’re a woman navigating Christian faith, self-esteem, or body confidence, this episode will speak directly to your heart. Key Takeaways: • Early comparison led to lifelong body image struggles • Dieting created unhealthy eating habits and mental stress • Marriage didn’t “fix” her insecurities—it intensified them • Recognizing body image as idolatry was a breakthrough • Aging offers a chance to redefine beauty and self-worth • Society pressures women to look a certain way—but God calls us to more • Healing begins with surrendering to God’s truth • Community and support are key to overcoming comparison

Dr. Mikala Albertson joins Heather again today to continue an interesting discussion of how hormones play with our minds and can affect how we feel about our bodies. Today the conversation extends to perimenopause and beyond. Heather and Mikala talk about the pressure from social media influencers to do the "right things" to avoid symptoms of perimenopause and how some of these suggestions could lead us to really harmful places. They talk about supplements, feeling pressure during this season of life to "do something to fix it" and how there is hope that someday all these hormones will settle down. They also talk about Hormone Replacement Therapy or Menopause Replacement Therapy as Dr. Albertson prefers to call it and the benefits and cautions around it. They also talk about the great hope there is as we age to finally get past our body image concerns and focus on what's really important. If you are a woman entering her 40s or beyond who has struggled with body image issues, this episode is full of helpful information to encourage you as you age. Listen to part one of this interview here: https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/how-hormones-affect-your-body-image-all-through-life Learn more about Mikala Albertson's book on midlife here: Everything I Wish I Could Tell You About Midlife Listen to Heather's interview with Dr. Albertson about health and weight loss here: https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/doctor-says-weight-loss-may-not-be-your-best-new-y Learn more about Compared to Who? and how you can get started on a body image freedom or healing journey: https://www.improvebodyimage.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Is your body image really about how your body looks or are your hormones playing tricks on you? Today, Heather interviews Dr. Mikala Albertson about how our hormones affect the ways we feel and think about our bodies. In this first of this two part interview, Heather and Mikala talk about hormonal changes at puberty and then until midlife. How what we think and how we feel about our bodies can fluctuate depending on the week of our cycle, why being aware of our cycle can help us, and what we can do to relax the pressure we feel from culture to "fix ourselves." Learn more about Dr. Mikala Albertson and her book here: https://www.mikalaalbertsonmd.com Listen to Heather's other interview with Dr. Albertson here: https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/doctor-says-weight-loss-may-not-be-your-best-new-y Learn more about Compared to Who? and how you can connect with Heather and the team to start your journey to body image freedom here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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In this episode of Dieting From the Inside Out, I'm diving deep into the 5 most common struggles middle-aged women face on their weight loss journey—and more importantly, how to overcome them with real solutions.Whether you've battled all-or-nothing thinking, emotional eating, food obsession, body image issues, or the effects of decades of diet culture, this episode is for you. I'm giving you a breakdown of each issue, practical strategies, and the mindset shifts needed to finally get off the diet hamster wheel—for good.Topics we cover:- Why “I blew it on the weekend” thinking is keeping you stuck- How to stop using food to numb your emotions- What food noise really means (and how to silence it)- Navigating body changes with aging and menopause- Unlearning diet culture lies you've believed since you were 12Grab the Food Noise Solution Guide Here: https://inquire.hamiltontrained.com/food-noiseTIMESTAMPS:(00:00) – Intro & Biggest Weight Loss Struggles for Middle-Aged Women(00:45) – Top 5 Weight Loss Struggles from ChatGPT (01:42) – Struggle #1: All-or-Nothing Thinking(07:10) – Struggle #2: Emotional Eating & Food as Comfort(13:20) – Struggle #3: Food Noise & Mental Obsession with Eating(19:20) – Struggle #4: Body Image Issues and Aging Fears(28:25) – Struggle #5: Diet Culture Damage & Decades of Unlearning(33:55) – Final Thoughts & How to Move ForwardMY RESOURCES & SPECIAL OFFERS:‣ Join the Dieting From The Inside Out Collective & get immediate access: bit.ly/DFIOcollective‣ Apply for 1:1 Coaching:Application for Coaching‣ Join my free Facebook group & get all my trainings:Fat Loss Simplified | Facebook‣ Get my [Free] Fat Loss Check-list Course:Never Struggle Losing Weight Ever Again Masterclass‣ Grab my 20 Pound Blueprint to lose your next 20lbs without feeling restricted:The 20 Pound BlueprintFIND ME ON:‣ Instagram:Instagram (@realjaredhamilton)‣ YouTube:Jared Hamilton‣ TikTok:Jared Hamilton on TikTok‣ Email:jared@hamiltontrained.com----© 2025 Jared Hamilton

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 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Heather chats with licensed counselor, pastor's wife, and author Kristen Hatton about the ways that our body image issues can affect how we parent our children. From passing on perfectionism, to trying to control, to expecting our children to look or act a certain way because we're still trying to keep up an image, body image issues certainly play a role in how we parent. Kristen and Heather discuss the ways our body image issues impact our parenting decisions, recognizing that, for most of us, it's so subtle that we can't even see we are doing it. They also spend time offering hope and encouragement to moms whose children have left home already. It's never too late to redeem a relationship, to apologize, or even to acknowledge how these issues affected the way your child was raised and restore a healthier relationship with your adult children. Learn more about Kristen Hatton and her books here: https://www.kristenhatton.com Learn more about Compared to Who?, the 40 Day Journey, and how you can start healing your body image here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues The HIGH prevalence of body-image issues in the fitness space. (1:11) The extreme versions that are easy to spot. (4:30) The characteristics of this avatar. (9:11) How to Break Free from Abusive Body Image Issues #1 - Take time off (from workouts, measuring, and weighing). (12:11) #2 - Make it real by telling others. (18:41) #3 - Stop weighing yourself and studying yourself in the mirror. (21:36) #4 - Turn off social media or change the algorithm. (25:45) #5 - Start back up with a VERY different goal. (31:46) Questions: How common are body image issues? (33:56) Does competition contribute to body image issues? (35:44) How can I help someone who is struggling with body image issues? (37:22) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. ** March Promotion: MAPS Performance or MAPS Performance Advanced 50% off! ** Code MARCH50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale! Body Image in America: Survey Results - Psychology Today Body Image Statistics 2024: 57+ Shocking Facts & Stats Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks)  Instagram  

Heather welcomes back Emily and Ryan Baker from Story Matters Initiative to finish their discussion of the Mother Wound and the ways that our moms may have impacted how we feel about ourselves and our bodies. Today the trio talks about the innate need we have for mom to see, know, and approve of us and how that is sensed and felt as a child. They talk about how not sensing that approval triggers a stress response in the brain and how that can impact our ability to learn. They start with a discussion of attachment theory, including the different types of attachment--both secure and insecure-- and how the attachment style can impact us even through adulthood. Through sharing stories from their personal journeys of understanding their mother wounds, Emily, Ryan, and Heather explore what it means to name your issues so that you can tame them (not naming for the purpose of blaming!). They also give you great hope that if you are seeing or understanding your own story with mom differently, there is hope for you to find healing and peace. Learn more about Emily and Ryan Baker here: https://storymatterscoaching.com Learn more about Compared to Who? here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com Explore all of Heather's books including the 40-Day Body Image Workbook here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/books-for-christian-women-body-image Mentioned in today's episode: What was mom's impact on body image issues? https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/what-was-moms-impact-on-your-body-image-issues Forgiving Mom: https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/forgiving-mom-or-others-for-their-roles-in-body-im Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today Heather welcomes Emily and Ryan Baker from the Story Matters Initiative to discuss the Mother Wound and the ways that our attachment to mom, attunement to mom, and our "mom stories" impact the ways we view ourselves and the world around us. Today, Heather, Emily, and Ryan begin this two-part discussion with a conversation about what story work is, how it is different than traditional talk therapy, and how story work can be the key to unlocking repressed or forgotten memories, which can tell a more accurate story about why we struggle in the ways we do. In today's episode they introduce the concepts of story work and what it means to be attuned to someone. They also talk about what happens when our moms never had the opportunity to work on their own stories and traumas and how this can leave them with chains to their own pasts that made it difficult for them to be in an emotionally healthy relationship with their children. Learn more about Emily and Ryan Baker here: https://storymatterscoaching.com Learn more about the work of Compared to Who? and the 40-Day Journey to improve your body image here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today Heather and her team continue their group chat discussion about all things pregnancy and body image. They share how they handled weight changes during pregnancy, the pressure they felt to "bounce back," and how they handled frustrations around things not going as planned with the birth, breastfeeding, or even the health of the baby. From gestational diabetes to post-partum depression to trying to "win" at being the "hot mom" - the team covers it all in today's fun and informative second half of the group chat. If you've felt pressure to bounce back (even a decade after the baby was born), or if you've struggled with how you felt during or after pregnancy, this episode will encourage your heart. Ready to heal your body image issues? Pregnant and new moms are welcomed to join the 40-Day Journey! Come as you are, join us on zoom, with spit up in your hair and baby on your lap. All are welcomed. Learn more at: https://www.improvebodyimage.com just check the 40-Day Journey tab. It will encourage you! (P.S. Replays are always available if you miss a week because baby just wouldn't nap!) Sessions run each quarter. Next session begins March 10. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How was your body image when you were pregnant? For some, it's freedom. For others, it's terrifying. Today, the Compared to Who? team: Heather, Tara, Presli, Jackie, and Rachel have a group chat about how they felt during pregnancy. They talk about their approaches to gaining weight, trying to do everything "right" by the doctors, the pressures they felt around how much weight to gain (or not gain), and everything in between. This conversation is real talk around the struggles, trials, and frustrations of being pregnant when you have body image issues or when you struggle with food, disordered eating, or have an eating disorder. For some women, body image issues start at pregnancy. No matter where you're at on your journey to heal your body image (how you feel and think about your body), this episode will encourage you. Both Heather and Tara share how their both more than a decade post-partum, but how healing it felt just to go back and think about these issues and what they walked through. Learn more about Compared to Who? or join the 40-Day Journey by visiting: www.improvebodyimage.com Other episodes mentioned today: What is Health (discussion of BMI chart origins): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReC4AtVQu2s Pregnancy and Body Image: https://comparedtowho.me/body-image-and-pregnancy/ Blog post on the topic: https://comparedtowho.me/coveting-my-neighbors-belly-pregnancy-and-body-image-series/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We're so excited to share another incredible coach here at Vital Spark with you Coach Whitney! Coach Whitney joined our team last summer and she came to us with a ton of experience as a coach with 2 years of online coaching and 4 years of in-person training experience.  She's helped hundreds of women transform their bodies. As a pre and postnatal specialist and women's coaching specialist, along with experience working with a lot of perimenopausal clients, she has an impressive resume.⁣ ⁣But she isn't just a powerhouse coach, she has been in the shoes of so many of you!⁣ After sadly losing her mom to breast cancer at a young age, Whit turned her pain into purpose and fell in love with understanding women's health holistically.⁣ Then once she found herself postpartum and with a hypothyroidism diagnosis, she found herself diving even deeper into her own health to prove first-hand that no diagnosis or circumstance has to hold you back from reaching your goals! ⁣ She lost 20lbs and regained her energy, and is now thriving as a mom to 2-year-old Emma and baby Brooklyn, living with her husband and dogs outside of Asheville, NC.⁣ I'm so excited to finally have Whit joining us on the podcast so you all can hear a bit about her story, learn from her experiences, and see why she is such an impressive and loved coach here at Vital Spark.  I personally think that Whit is simultaneously one of the sweetest and mentally toughest people I know. In the time that I've known her I've watched her overcome hardships personally, and always doing so with a smile on her face, ready to share what she is grateful for and still show up and give her clients her all.  Time Stamps:  (1:13) Welcome Coach Whitney! (3:58) Body Image Issues in High School (7:20) Testing TSH Levels and Coming Back “Normal” (14:07) Imposter Syndrome (16:36) The Postpartum Journey (20:12) Full Blown Panic Mode With Second Pregnancy (27:37) Facing Adversity (32:31) Ideal Takeaway For You (33:52) Where To Find Coach Whit---------------------Follow @vanessagfitness on Instagram for daily fitness tips & motivation. ---------------------Download Our FREE Metabolism-Boosting Workout Program---------------------Join the Women's Metabolism Secrets Facebook Community for 25+ videos teaching you how to start losing fat without hating your life!---------------------Click here to send me a message on Facebook and we'll see how I can help or what best free resources I can share!---------------------Interested in 1-on-1 Coaching with my team of Metabolism & Hormone Experts? Apply Here!---------------------Check out our Youtube Channel!---------------------Enjoyed the podcast? Let us know what you think and leave a 5⭐️ rating and review on iTunes!

Have you ever struggled to feel like you're truly loved? Maybe you have a head knowledge that God or your husband or parents love you, but somehow you still feel lonely or unseen? If that's you, then today's episode will encourage your heart as you hear Heather talk about some strategies to help you feel loved. Especially at Valentine's Day, it can be hard to feel like someone loves us enough unless they are doing all the things that culture says they should be doing to show their love. But is that what love is really about? Or, does feeling love have little to do with flowers and reservations and more to do with what we believe about God and our own value? Listen and tell a friend about it! Learn more about Compared to Who? at: Https://www.improvebodyimage.com Ready to start your journey to body image freedom? Go to: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

If you're married or in a relationship, this episode is going to be key to helping your husband understand why you feel insecure, have body image issues, or don't see your body the way he does. Christian body image coach, Heather Creekmore offers 6 tips for you to share with your husband (or listen to, together) talking about what's behind body image issues and why helping your wife "eat better," or telling her she's beautiful just as she is, doesn't work. Heather breaks down why we have such a difficult time understanding each other around these issues and Heather helps husbands, specifically, see why their wives are struggling and what they can do to help her get free and find the confidence, peace, and freedom, they'd like for her to have too. Learn more about the work of Compared to Who? at: https://www.improvebodyimage.com Need coaching? Heather's here for Christian body image coaching for women of all ages. Learn more by dropping an email to: heather@comparedtowho.me Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Pursuing physical health seems to have great benefits. Longer life, more enjoyment of life, compliments from friends who notice . . . But, what if the best way to become more physically healthy is to first become more spiritually, mentally, and emotionally healthy? In fact, what if a lack of spiritual, mental, or emotional health is actually keeping your body stuck in diseases or distress because you've tried to fix the problem from the outside in, instead of from the inside out? On today's podcast episode, Heather Creekmore talks about the importance of caring for our souls: our emotions, our mental health, and our spiritual health. She talks about research that shows how a failure to take care of what's going on inside may keep us fighting our bodies. As Christian women, what should take priority? Heather explores these questions and more in today's new episode. Listen, learn, and be encouraged to get healthy emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically in 2025. Did you get the January resource kit? Make sure you're on the Compared to Who? friends list at: https://www.improvebodyimage.com so you get our monthly resource kit with direct links to podcast episodes, YouTube videos, and more that connect directly with this month's new content. Are you ready for the 40-Day Journey? Learn more here. Wnat more information on Christian body image coaching? Learn more here. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Heather continues her conversation with author and board-certified physician, Dr. Mikala Albertson. In part two of this two-part interview, Heather and Mikala discuss why women feel so much shame around weight and BMI and how what's most healthy for some women is going to be to not focus on weight loss, especially if they have a lot of stress, grief, or change they are experiencing. You'll appreciate Dr. Albertson's honesty and genuine encouragement as she talks about the nuance of weight, health, and the pressures Christian women feel in this arena. Ready to join us for the 40-Day Journey? Learn more here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Learn more about Dr. Mikala Albertson and check out her new book here: https://amzn.to/3W6PqtS Read Dr. Albertson's open letter to anyone who's been body shamed or similarly hurt by the medical community: https://www.mikalaalbertsonmd.com/blog/im-sorry (Amazon affiliate link - a tiny portion of your purchase goes to support ministry of Compared to Who?) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today Heather is joined by author and board-certified physician, Dr. Mikala Albertson. In part one of this two part episode, Heather and Mikala discuss why women feel so much pressure to do and be everything and "look good doing it." They talk about control, striving, believing that we can control all of our health outcomes, and the pressure to be thin because of the belief that thin equals healthy. Heather asks Dr. Albertson what to do when your doctor makes you feel like your top focus should be weight loss and why doctors focus so much on weight and body size. Ready to join us for the 40-Day Journey? Learn more here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Learn more about Dr. Mikala Albertson and check out her new book here: https://amzn.to/3W6PqtS Read Dr. Albertson's open letter to anyone who's been body shamed or similarly hurt by the medical community: https://www.mikalaalbertsonmd.com/blog/im-sorry (Amazon affiliate link - a tiny portion of your purchase goes to support ministry of Compared to Who?) Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are you looking to improve your health this year? Can you work on health goals without falling into a body image slump? Today, Heather suggests 5 ways you can get physically healthier this year that won't compete with or detract from your goals to improve your body image. In other words -- these are health tips you won't find anywhere else because they aren't all about how to get skinny fast. Instead, these are goals that can help you improve your physical health while keeping your mental, emotional, and spiritual health in tact. Likewise, these are also strategies that will help you grow emotionally as you grow physically healthier. If you want to find ways to be a healthier version of you in 2025, this list of five tips will put you on the right path. This episode is called "Five More Tips" because the first five tips were shared at a live webinar on January 2nd. If you'd like to access those tips, go to https://www.improvebodyimage.com Learn more about Compared to Who?, body image coaching, and the 40-Day Journey here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Grab the 40-Day Body Image Workbook so you're ready for the 40-Day Journey: https://amzn.to/4glqbvS (Amazon affiliate link - a tiny portion of your purchase will support this ministry.) Learn more about Heather's latest release, The Comparison-Free Life: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/books-for-christian-women-body-image Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you believe that if you heal your body image issues you'll be "letting yourself go?" Have you been afraid to see body image freedom because it sounds like you'd be apathetic towards your body or out of control? Today Heather discusses the challenges and fears surrounding the journey to healing from body image issues.  Today Heather looks at two main scriptures: John 10:10 and Matthew 6:25-28. Are you living the worry-free, abundant life God intended for you? Or do your body image issues keep you trapped in self-focus, obsession, fear, shame and dread? Today Heather addresses how you can heal and find body image freedom, even if it feels like your body image issues are keeping you safe and protecting you from rejection.  She prompts listeners to practice "mindfulness" over worry or apathy and to get on a healing journey so they don't waste any more precious time of the one-life we're given. Also, Heather goes through her list of things she wished she had done for all those decades instead of spending time and money worrying about her body image and trying to improve her appearance. Learn more about how you can get started on your body image healing journey by joining the 40-Day Journey. Learn more at https://www.improvebodyimage.com Also: Compared to Who? has great holiday gift merch. Plus, Heather's books always make a great gift! Learn more here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you know your attachment style? In this episode, author and body image coach, Heather Creekmore delves into the intricate connections between attachment theory and body image issues. Relationship security, particularly with primary caregivers during the first year of birth influences our levels of anxiety about weight and dysfunctional behaviors such as restrictive eating even as adults. Heather explains how insecure attachment styles—avoidant, anxious, and disorganized—develop from insecure interactions with mom and contribute to body dissatisfaction or a "problematic" view of one's body.  Secure attachment, on the other hand, fostering emotional regulation and coping strategies in infants, can lead to a healthier view of one's self and one's body. But, it's important to note that even those raised without secure attachment can find a new secure attachment in God--the perfect parent.  If you've ever wondered what your childhood, past, or early years may have to do with your current body image struggles, this episode will enlighten, educate, and surprise you! Here's the podcast Heather references in today's episode: The Place We Find Ourselves Podcast: https://adamyoungcounseling.com/podcast/ Here's the study she references -- the PubMed Study on attachment style and body image issues: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10206641/ Ready to dig into why you're stuck in body image issues? Join us for the 40-Day Journey that begins on January 7th. Sign up or learn more at: https://www.improvebodyimage.com       Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Host Heather Creekmore delves deeper into the complex topic of how our relationships with our mothers can impact our body image and behaviors around food. Building on the discussion from part 1, Heather addresses the often-unspoken dynamics that influence our identity, self-confidence, and healing journey. Heather emphasizes that the point of examining mom's role in body image issues is never to blame mom, but rather to help listeners better understand their own stories and why they've believed, thought, or felt the way they did around body issues. Heather also addresses how healing from body image issues might affect your relationship with your mother and the potential grief that comes from such changes because you no longer have your body image issues and food rules in common.  Heather also offers practical guidance for dealing with emotional triggers, especially when returning to childhood homes or spending time in family environments that can evoke past patterns. Heather also highlights the importance of recognizing our "little girl brain" – our young, survival-driven responses to familial interactions – and offers ways to stay present with ourselves and handle these emotional cyclones. For further exploration of related topics, check out the episode on grieving the loss of an ideal body Grieving the Ideal Body and listen as Heather prepares to delve into attachment theory in the next episode (coming December 3). This episode challenges listeners not to fear the acknowledgment of their mom's role but to instead lamentat these past struggles and embrace them as paths to healing and transformation. Ready to find body image healing? Join us on the 40 Day Journey that begins January 7, 2025. Learn more or reserve your spot here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Grab Heather's latest book, The Comparison-Free Life learn more here:  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you ever feel like there are a few different versions of yourself that come out during certain situations? In some recent therapy work, Krista has learned that… well, maybe there are.In this episode, she takes Almost 30 nation into her personal therapy journey, unpacking her self-leadership work using the Internal Family System (IFS) method to identify, observe, respect, and understand the distinct parts of her being that protect and project less-than-ideal behavior, especially as it relates to her body acceptance.We meet the Manager, the Firefighter, and the Exile. But, no parts of us are bad. This is an important caveat to remember. Meeting and understanding these different forces within us is what helps us observe our lives and environments for ways we may encourage, or discourage, their appearances in place of Self, our highest and most pure form.Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top rated podcast.With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Mircodose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought provoking conversations…all in digestible episodes that are less than 10 minutes.Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday.If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify here and on Apple here.

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Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real body image talk! We're joined by special guests and fellow podcasters, Cristina and Dana of ‘The Millennial Body Image Project.' We kick off our interview by getting to know Cristina, Dana, and the work they do as licensed nutritionists While formally hosts of a nutrition based podcast, the ladies explain to us why they chose to rebrand into a show that solely centers on millennials and body image Why is the millennial generation disproportionately affected by body image issues, and do millennial men and women deal with this issue differently? Our guests reveal the biggest actors that impact negative or positive body image today (spoilers: it's social media, plus a few other things you've likely heard about!) Is it healthy to use Facetune or even TikTok filters to change the way you look? Our panelists's answers might surprise you! We wrap up the show by asking our expert guests to give us some important advice: how can we best support friends and family who might be dealing with body image issues? Recommendations this week include: stocking up on holiday baking supples before the grocery stores raise the prices on you! (Pam) and get your Krabby Patty on by visiting a Krabby Patty Kollab location near you! (Andrew) And in this week's installment of After Dark, available on Patreon and Apple Podcasts: Join Andrew and Pam for a mini Millennial sleepover where we're giggling and gossiping about our past crushes! We kick things off by reminiscing over our earliest grade school crushes from childhood Have either of us ever had a crush on a teacher? Plus, we run through some of our most memorable fictional crushes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices