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Episode Summary:  Research suggests that girls as young as three years old prioritize beauty, and children in elementary school frequently exhibit body image issues. In this episode of Your Hope Filled Perspective, I chatted with Heather Creekmore of Compared to Who about the pain, wounds, and ultimately, sacred scars, she experienced as a result of body image issues starting in childhood. Together, we explore how God's healing can transform body image wounds into sacred scars, offering hope and freedom. Quotables from the episode: I really believed I had the perfect life, and yet, I have issues. I struggled with the way I looked, but I rationalized that as normal because I believed every woman struggled with that. Even within the church, the message that seemed to be presented was that part of being a good Christian was following whatever culture told you to follow in terms of taking care of your body. Counseling revealed the depth of my identity struggles. I had no idea to feel God's love, and to feel accepted and approved apart from striving for it. Subtly through the years I had built an ideal that I was constantly trying to live up to. As I looked up to pastor's wives, they seemed that ideal. They were thin and trim and beautiful. I believed my greatest gift for our congregation was to be that pastor's wife. I came to realize that my greatest gift to our congregation was to be authentic and vulnerable and let them know I had struggles too. I'm angry at the enemy now, as I look at pictures of me as my younger self, and realize that there was nothing wrong with my body back then but he had me believing there was. What I'm most sad about is that I was so focused on fixing my body that I really didn't pursue the opportunities that the Lord had for me to grow spiritually and things that I could have done for Him that would last. I invested a lot in deeds that will burn up, like what I ate and how much I exercised and how those two numbers went together to create a calorie-deficit. What turned everything around for me was when I had made my own body an idol. There was no weight or body size I could achieve that would bring about satisfaction, peace, and contentment. I had to come to a place or repentance and really turn from that…when I realized the depth of my sin and pride and self-righteousness, I realized I was a broken sinner desperately in need of a savior, just like everyone else. That changed it all for me. The enemy either comes in and says “oh that's not that bad,” or he comes in on the other end and says “who do you think you are? You're worthless!” God healed this wound through allowing me to build an identity on Him. God can only build if I've broken down what I tried to construct. He needed me to come to a clean foundation so I could build my identity on Him, which is stronger, more long lasting, and so much more secure. I have freedom in my body image, but that doesn't mean I never have another thought what I weigh or how I look, but now I have the tools to respond, and I no longer agree with the enemy regarding those thoughts. When I'm tempted to go back to that kind of behavior, I instead ask, “What does God want me to do today? What does He want me to focus on?” He doesn't want me spending my day thinking about my body—that renders me useless for God's kingdom, and then the enemy wins. I do take care of my body, but that is no longer my primary purpose. As I have been able to share the darkest parts of my journey, the harder parts of my journey to share, the more others share that they can relate to those wounds and pain! Through my pain and wounds surrounding body image, God has given me a ministry to other women through my books, podcast, and coaching women to body image freedom, bring sacred scars for my pain. It is an overwhelming blessing to walk with women and lead them into freedom in Christ!   Scripture References: 1 Timothy 4:4 “For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.” Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”   Recommended Resources:  The 40-Day Body Image Workbook: Hope for Christian Women Who've Tried Everything (A Journey from Insecurity to Positive Body Image and Self-Worth) by Heather Creekmore The Burden of Better: How a Comparison Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest by Heather Creekmore Compared to Who: A Proven Path to Improve Your Body Image by Heather Creekmore Aging Gratefully: A 30-Day Devotional for Women by Heather Creekmore  The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms   Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the Christian Literary Awards Reader's Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be Another Good Day Breaking Anxiety's Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety's Grip Free Study Guide Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety's Grip Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Trusting God Through Cancer 1 Trusting God Through Cancer 2 Revive & Thrive Women's Conference Subdue Stress and Anxiety: Fifteen Experts Offer Comprehensive Tools in Ten Minutes a Day. Use my link plus discount code BENG99 to save $90 on course (course will be $99.) Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win   Social Media Links for Guest and Host: Connect with Heather Creekmore: Website / Facebook / Instagram/ YouTube For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Breaking Anxiety's Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails  /  Website  /  Blog  /  Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn  /  Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube Guest: Heather Creekmore writes and speaks hope to thousands of women each week, inspiring them to stop comparing and start living. The host of the popular podcast, Compared to Who?, she has been featured on dozens of other shows and podcasts as well as on Fox News and HuffPost. She was a contestant on the hit Netflix bake fails show Nailed It. Heather and her marine-fighter-pilot turned pastor-husband, Eric, have four children and live in Austin, Texas.   Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

Heather continues with part two of her first LIVE coaching call with her newest and perhaps bravest client, Presli. Today Heather and Presli talk about how her Ideal Image has kept her chasing an unattainable body size, shape, and look and how it keeps her chasing. We talk about what parts of her life are affected when she tries to become more like her Ideal Image. Presli also shares more of her personal story, her struggles with size and weight through her teens and twenties, and more. Plus: Presli talks about some of the work she has done and sermons she has listened to in the online course: The Body Image Freedom Framework. Would you like coaching too? Consider becoming part of the Body Image Freedom Framework - learn more here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/christian-body-image-course-coaching Presli mentioned Heather's book, "The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace and Rest" Have you read it yet? Learn more here. (Amazon affiliate link a tiny portion of any purchases go to support this ministry.) There's still time to join our 40-Day Reading Challenge for Lent! A possible new time slot may open on Thursday afternoons. Learn more here or email Heather (heather @ comparedtowho.me for more information): https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Episode Summary:  Dive into a candid conversation on our podcast about the deep-rooted pain in body image issues. Join me with Heather Creekmore of Compared to Who as we share personal stories, challenges, and effective coping strategies. If you've ever felt the sting of self-inflicted shame or the hurtful words of others, this episode is a must-listen!   Quotables from the Episode: Nowhere in scripture, though, can I find a place that says the more you serve God, the less you're going to suffer. We all struggle with pride in some area of our life, but that mentality, that compensatory coping mechanism that I can't control my husband losing his job or my mom getting cancer, but I can control this area,  that's pride coming through that I need to be able to control something in my life. We are so pain averse that we just want God to take it away. Yesterday. And when he doesn't, that's when we start going down the slippery slope of believing lies, the same kind of lies that contribute to Body image issues. The more we think those thoughts, the more entrenched they come, the more they form our beliefs and our beliefs form our attitudes and our attitudes contribute to our actions. And that's where the enemy gets us because frequently we ruminate on those negative thoughts. Whereas God speaks over us positive thoughts. The neat thing about neuroplasticity is that we can train our brain to let the weeds grow on those ruts and form new pathways. But it takes conscious work. And if we don't slow down, we don't even notice the thoughts that we're having that wreak havoc. And we have between 50 and 70,000 thoughts a day. And when we're experiencing pain, we are more vulnerable to hearing and believing those lies, regardless of the type of pain. The enemy hates it when we praise God. And nothing will make him leave us alone faster than when we're praising and worshiping. There is a very fine line between complaining and lamenting. Complaint is very me focused. It is what I think I deserve and it's rooted in pride. God offers lament as a gift to us. Lament is really expressing our personal despair or loss. God can handle our emotions and he can handle our questions. And I would go so far as to say he'd rather hear all about it. Then let us walk away from him, because that's the other tendency with pain is to isolate ourselves and withdraw from God. What pain does is that it, it focuses us so inward. Whereas God offers the opportunity through pain for us to recognize our dependence on him.   Scripture References: Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”   Recommended Resources:  The 40-Day Body Image Workbook: Hope for Christian Women Who've Tried Everything (A Journey from Insecurity to Positive Body Image and Self-Worth) by Heather Creekmore The Burden of Better: How a Comparison Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest by Heather Creekmore Compared to Who: A Proven Path to Improve Your Body Image by Heather Creekmore Aging Gratefully: A 30-Day Devotional for Women by Heather Creekmore  The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms   Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the Christian Literary Awards Reader's Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be Another Good Day Breaking Anxiety's Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety's Grip Free Study Guide Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety's Grip Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Trusting God Through Cancer 1 Trusting God Through Cancer 2 Revive & Thrive Women's Conference Subdue Stress and Anxiety: Fifteen Experts Offer Comprehensive Tools in Ten Minutes a Day. Use my link plus discount code BENG99 to save $90 on course (course will be $99.) Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win   Social Media Links for Guest and Host: Connect with Heather Creekmore: Website / Facebook / Instagram/ YouTube For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Breaking Anxiety's Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails  /  Website  /  Blog  /  Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn  /  Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube Guest: Heather Creekmore writes and speaks hope to thousands of women each week, inspiring them to stop comparing and start living. The host of the popular podcast, Compared to Who?, she has been featured on dozens of other shows and podcasts as well as on Fox News and HuffPost. She was a contestant on the hit Netflix bake fails show Nailed It. Heather and her marine-fighter-pilot turned pastor-husband, Eric, have four children and live in Austin, Texas.   Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

Episode Summary:   Did you know according to a 2022 Good Housekeeping study, 87% of respondents have been on a diet with the purpose, at least in part, to change their weight or shape. Meanwhile, only 6% of respondents strongly agreed that they feel generally happy with their bodies, and a sobering 17% said they'd be willing to shave a year or more off of their lives in exchange for their ideal body. Many women know that God created their bodies and called them “good” but have a hard time truly believing it. Bombarded by images of the “ideal” body, diet culture, and anti-aging marketing, many find themselves on a never-ending quest to change their bodies. More than ever, we are bombarded with intense pressure to meet culture's elusive standards of beauty. And while we know theoretically that God loves and accepts you for what's on the inside, is that really enough to free a gal from the nonstop stress of body improvement? It's time to stop comparing, start living, and find the rest that comes when you entrust your self-image to the Savior. Today we're going to talk about: Behind the Reflection: Unmasking the Causes of Body Image Issues. Quotables from the episode: Diets have a 95% failure rate. Too often we make our bodies an idol and then are left unsatisfied and frustrated. Joy, peace, and worth come from Jesus, not our body.= Too often, Christian women believe we aren't good enough, and that we are letting God down. Culture now talks about “my truth” but too often that doesn't agree with God's truth. In our world's economy, beauty is a commodity, but the true question is what are we making our heavenly treasure? When we compare ourselves to others, the underlying message is that “God has robbed you” of something good. Our fascination and concern with aging often comes from the fear of becoming irrelevant, unloved, and no longer necessary.   Scripture References: 1 Timothy 4:4 “For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.” Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”   Recommended Resources:  The 40-Day Body Image Workbook: Hope for Christian Women Who've Tried Everything (A Journey from Insecurity to Positive Body Image and Self-Worth) by Heather Creekmore The Burden of Better: How a Comparison Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest by Heather Creekmore Compared to Who: A Proven Path to Improve Your Body Image by Heather Creekmore Aging Gratefully: A 30-Day Devotional for Women by Heather Creekmore  The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms   Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the Christian Literary Awards Reader's Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day YouVersion 7-Day Devotional, Today is Going to be Another Good Day Breaking Anxiety's Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson Breaking Anxiety's Grip Free Study Guide Free 7-Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety's Grip Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader's Choice Award Trusting God Through Cancer 1 Trusting God Through Cancer 2 Revive & Thrive Women's Conference Subdue Stress and Anxiety: Fifteen Experts Offer Comprehensive Tools in Ten Minutes a Day. Use my link plus discount code BENG99 to save $90 on course (course will be $99.) Free Download: How To Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win   Social Media Links for Guest and Host: Connect with Heather Creekmore: Website / Facebook / Instagram/ YouTube For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Breaking Anxiety's Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails  /  Website  /  Blog  /  Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson)  /  LinkedIn  /  Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube Guest: Heather Creekmore writes and speaks hope to thousands of women each week, inspiring them to stop comparing and start living. The host of the popular podcast, Compared to Who?, she has been featured on dozens of other shows and podcasts as well as on Fox News and HuffPost. She was a contestant on the hit Netflix bake fails show Nailed It. Heather and her marine-fighter-pilot turned pastor-husband, Eric, have four children and live in Austin, Texas.   Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

I invite you to join me on a journey of self-discovery and compassion to gain insights about the personality type who might be known as the enthusiast, the entertainer, the planner, and the adventure advocate.And, if you know a Seven or want others to know more about the Seven personality Type, go ahead and follow that prompting to share this podcast with them. Just use this podcast platforms share feature so this episode can give others an opportunity to learn more about the qualities of the Enneagram Seven. Episode Timestamps:[2:33] - Teaching by Amy on Seven[15:53] - Testimony from a Seven[24:39] -  Prayer and Scripture by Deanna for SevensEpisodes about the Enneagram Sevens:The Problem of Lonliness with Enneagram Seven Bonnie GrayHow a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest | Guest Heather Creekmore Enneagram 7Get Your Glow On | Enneagram Seven Christa HardinChasing Wonder | Ginger Stache Enneagram 7w8Calling All Enneagram Sevens {and their friends}Wholehearted Marriage | Guest Christa Hardin Enneagram SevenEnneagram Sevens | Thriving at Work and HomeMeet the Collective here!Connect with Amy: IG Website

Exploring Faith and Destiny Through Conversation With Brittany Ann Podcast Episode is an engaging podcast featuring deep conversations with author and entrepreneur Brittany Ann. This episode offers insight into Brittany's story of faith, resilience, and overcoming adversity as she discusses her journey to discover her destiny. Listeners can benefit from hearing how they too can take ownership of their life and build the future they want. From understanding how to create meaningful relationships to learning techniques for being successful in business, this episode provides valuable advice for all who listen. Through faith-based discussions, personal stories, and lessons learned from others' successes and failures, listeners can gain a fresh perspective on topics such as relationships, career direction, spiritual growth, and more. Make sure to check out the Exploring Faith and Destiny Through Conversation With Brittany Ann Podcast Episode today! Helpful Links: Website https://equippinggodlywomen.com/ Grab your tickets to Rise Up Conference https://adventuresfrugalmomgmailcom--equippinggodlywomen.thrivecart.com/2023-christian-parenting-conference/ Follow God's Will: Biblical Guidelines for Everyday Life -https://amzn.to/3Y2ov0t {affiliate link} Compared to Who?: A Proven Path to Improve Your Body Image - https://amzn.to/41uGKP6 { Affiliate link} The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest - https://amzn.to/3IC55d4 {affiliate link} Shores of Grace - https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/shores-of-grace-ministries/shores-of-grace-supporters --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chatsfromtheblogcabin/message

On today's show, Heather re-introduces herself, shares her story, and explains in more depth the ministry of Compared to Who? Heather tells of how God helped her overcome a lifetime battle with food, a likely eating disorder, and other body image issues. She shares how God revealed to her she had made her body image an idol and how the revelation of the body image idolatry was life-changing. Heather also shares what Compared to Who? is all about, including the resources Compared to Who? offers beyond the podcast. Heather talks about her books, her coaching opportunities, and what's ahead for the ministry of Compared to Who? Whether you've been listening to the show for years or if this is your first episode, everyone who wants to improve their body image or understand body image idols will find something interesting and encouraging in today's show. Mentioned in today's show: Join our Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024 Compared to Who? the book for Christian women who struggle with body image issues. Includes study guides for individual or group study. The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace and Rest book for Christian women who wrestle comparison, includes study guides for individual or group study. You Version Bible Plans - Discover Heather's free Bible reading plans for Christian women who want to improve their body image or fight body image idolatry available on You Version (the Bible App) here: https://comparedtowho.me/christian-body-image-bible-reading-youversion-the-bible-app/ Coaching: Interested in getting individualized help for your body image issues? Heather works with a limited number of clients on a one-on-one basis. Find out about Christian body image coaching to build your confidence in Christ and fight insecurity here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our bonus episode today is part of our new BOOK CLUB SERIES on the Intuitive Eating for Christian Women podcast. Join us as we talk with the author Heather Creekmore about her book “The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest”. Become a monthly member and join us for our members only Book Club Meeting featuring a live Q&A with the author Heather Creekmore on August 23, 2022 at 12:00 pm EST. In today's book club series episode we dig into: - The God story behind the writing of this book - An overview of the book and what you can expect from reading it - How our ideals become our idols - An overview of the 4 types of grace unpacked in the book - Our desire for rest and how that relates to our struggles with comparison and body image - Your invitation to join us for the members only Book Club Meeting on August 23, 2022 at 12:00 pm EST - Heather's prayer for women reading The Burden of Better Learn more about the Book Club here: https://intuitiveeatingforchristianwomen.com/book-club/ Join our Monthly Membership program here: https://intuitivewellnessprograms.mykajabi.com/ie4cw-membership Listen to Heather's past interview with us on Episode 28 Biblical Body Image with Heather Creekmore here: https://intuitiveeatingforchristianwomen.com/biblical-body-image-with-heather-creekmore/ Check out our bonus content – an Intuitive Eating Coaching series where we coach friend and fellow podcaster Heather Creekmore through her own intuitive eating journey – also available on Heather's podcast Compared to Who? Access the episodes here: https://intuitiveeatingforchristianwomen.com/episodes/ Contact: info@intuitiveeatingforchristianwomen.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/intuitiveeating/message

Today we conclude the Spring book club series where we've walked through my latest book, The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest. In this episode, we talk about ways to have more joy, contentment, peace, and how to find rest. Heather walks through the final section of the book which is dedicated to these topics and we discuss how our idols (and our ideals) lie to us when they tell us they can give us the joy, peace, and rest that only Jesus can deliver. Here are some other concepts we discuss in today's episode about joy, peace, and rest: Heather answers a listener's question about how to really grasp the concept of grace. Heather talks about how gratitude is more than just being thankful for a good parking space. We look at complaining and discuss the only biblical way we can "complain" which is lament. Heather tackles the topic of social media and how it can steal our joy (especially on vacation). You'll hear practical ideas for finding more joy, peace, and true rest. Sign up for the FREE 5-Day Email Challenge here: 5-Day Email Challenge Are you ready to start reading the Burden of Better? Check out the first two chapters here: https://comparedtowho.me/burden-of-better-book-for-christian-women-on-comparison/ Leave a review for the Compared to Who? show or ask a question to be answered on the air here: https://www.comparedtowho.me/podcast Listen to the first two episodes of the Burden of Better Book Club here: Episode One: Ideals Become Idols Episode Two: Can a Deeper Understanding of Grace Cure Comparison?

Coming at you with a wonderful bonus episode today, on the topic of comparison!Are you tired of chasing better? Do you feel the weight of the pressure to exactly measure up to others? Heather Creekmore, author and Enneagram 7, joins me for a conversation around the harmful pursuit of perfection and the result of comparison. While other books on comparison call readers to embrace their own uniqueness, Heather's book “The Burden of Better” reveals that only a deep understanding of God's grace, and a personal reliance on that grace, can cure the epidemic of comparison flooding minds. Join us today as we dig into comparison but also Heather's hesitancy  with the Enneagram and why it's now a wonderful asset in her marriage and business.Follow Heather on IGHeather's WebsiteFollow Amy on IGAmy's WebsiteCheck out the new Wholehearted Enneagram shop hereLearn more about the free workshop about becoming an Enneagram Coach here.

You know how it is… a woman walks into the room, posts on social media, or shows up at the PTA meeting and we immediately look her up and down, make assumptions, and begin to make comparisons between her life and ours in our head. I'm not sure how or when that ever started, but the struggle is real. Today we tackle The Comparison Struggle with Heather Creekmore, the author of The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest. Heather has been featured on Fox News, Huff Post and more, but she's best recognized from her appearance as a contestant on the Netflix hit show, Nailed It. Listen in to learn: Tactics for dealing with comparison The dangers and effects of comparison How comparison is really envy What a comparison vs grace-filled life looks like How grace is the answer for comparison and envy How the hustle to chase vain idols and goals doesn't really satisfy Favorite Verse: “Those who pay regard to vain idols forsake their hope of steadfast love.” Jonah 2:8 Favorite Quotes: “We can compare our bodies, our husbands, and what 40 looks like on her and what 40 looks like on me and it is never going to look the same. In the process we lose out on a lot of things and things are stolen from us when we compare.” – Tiffany Jo Baker “I'm trusting that You, God, have equipped me with everything I need physically to accomplish Your goal for my life.” – Heather Creekmore Check out all the things Heather Creekmore is up to here( www.comparedtowho.me) *If you're looking for perfectly polished people or podcast, this isn't for you. We're real people, with real good information, and a really great God. Don't miss the next All the Things TV episode so we can help you grip God's grace, use your gifts and get your goals in the midst of your mess and mission. You can watch All the Things TV on YouTube and https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/allthethingstv or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player. Subscribe to never miss an episode, leave a quick review and share with a friend! Ratings and reviews are like high-fives and “go-girl's” on podcast players. ( www.tiffanyjobaker.com/subscribe ) Helping you refresh and refocus so you can do all the things you are called and created to do, my 31 Day Devotional “Soul-Care for Go-Getters” is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and my website shop here.(www.tiffanyjobaker.com/go-getters-devo) @TiffanyJoBaker on Instagram and Facebook and www.tiffanyjobaker.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tiffany-jo-baker/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tiffany-jo-baker/support

I always get revved up at the beginning of the new year for a fresh start, a new journey. But in today's show I explore how, many years, I put myself on the wrong path. Looking at the classic story from John Bunyan's, "A Pilgrim's Progress" we take a deeper look at how easy it is for us, as Christians, to get distracted from the one path we should be on. You'll be encouraged by this allegory and how it applies to our lives as we approach a new year! Today Heather asks: "What journey are you on?" Is it a journey to be healthier? A journey to be more organized? A journey to be a better mom, wife, friend, or sister? No matter what your journey, it's important to not forget the ultimate journey that every Christian is on. I know, personally, I spent most of my life on a journey to be thinner. I treated "thin" like a destination, like a magical place I'd arrive at and everything would be better in my life. Through the ups and downs of my weight struggle, I've recognized that thin is not a destination and that over-focusing on it distracts me from my true path. Mentioned in Today's Show: Pilgrim's Progress Movie 2019: https://amzn.to/32P5wjk  (affiliate link) ReFOCUS21 online body image and food freedom course: https://comparedtowho.me/refocus-christian-body-image-course-online/ Compared to Who? the blog Compared to Who? book Get on the Compared to Who? Insiders list and take the body image quiz (and get a free walking workout) The Burden of Better Book: How a Comparison Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest Other Episodes and Podcast Series Mentioned Today: 30 Days to Pray for Your Body Image: https://comparedtowho.me/category/30-days-to-pray-for-body-image/ Spring Break Free - 30 Day Series to Break Free from Body Image Issues: https://comparedtowho.me/category/spring-break-free-body-image-course/

It's a new year and everywhere you look you'll find advice for getting a "new you in 2022!" In today's show we take a different, unconventional approach to looking at the most effective ways to meet our goals this year. I'll share with you the three secrets to meeting your body image and other goals this year: Look Up, Look Out, and Look Away. Mentioned in Today's Show: ReFOCUS21 online body image and food freedom course: https://comparedtowho.me/refocus-christian-body-image-course-online/ Compared to Who? the blog Compared to Who? book Get on the Compared to Who? Insiders list and take the body image quiz (and get a free walking workout) The Burden of Better Book: How a Comparison Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest Other Episodes and Podcast Series Mentioned Today: 30 Days to Pray for Your Body Image: https://comparedtowho.me/category/30-days-to-pray-for-body-image/ Spring Break Free - 30 Day Series to Break Free from Body Image Issues: https://comparedtowho.me/category/spring-break-free-body-image-course/ Why Self Love is not the answer and What the Bible Teaches About Self Love, Self Esteem and Body Image: https://comparedtowho.me/what-the-bible-teaches-on-self-esteem-self-love-and-body-image/

Comparison. It's so easy to slip into it. Before we're even aware, we want her story, her talents, or her body. The lines between healthy growth and the obsessive pursuit of better get blurred, and we're back in the comparison trap, stripped of joy and feeling less than. Heather Creekmore, author of The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest, gives us one sure step out of the destructive habit of comparison. Listen in today to receive the gift we all want!

Today we talk about Comparison -something that, if you've been around this show any amount of time, you'll know is a hot topic! Comparison is no joke, it's bigger than the memes, and it's hurting us more than we know. I talk all about the ways that comparisons affects us and how we can be free from constant comparison in my book, "The Burden of Better: How a Comparison Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest" (You can even download the first chapters for free here if you want to preview it!). Our verse of the day is 1 Corinthians 4:7: 7 "For who sees anything different in you? What do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?" God has a plan for each of our lives, a purpose for each of us, and enough grace for all of us! Can we trust his sovereignty, his plans, and in his wisdom that he knew exactly what he was doing when he created each of us? The only person worthy of our comparison is Jesus-- and praise God there's a remedy for how we will always fall short! (For all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God.) How's this series going for you? I'd love to hear what you think. Leave a comment below!

Heather Creekmore is a wife, homeschooling mom of four, podcaster, and author of the new book, The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest. This is by far the best book I have ever read on the topic of comparison, and today Heather comes on the show to talk about the book and its overarching message: that it is the gospel alone that can actually free us from the trap of comparison. What we Chat about in This Episode ~Heather's new book, The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest, what led her to write it, and what readers can expect ~Grace as the remedy for comparison ~How comparison reveals that we do not believe in the goodness of God towards us personally ~The importance of knowing the character of God and believing it ~How the longings of our hearts, which are revealed in our comparison struggle, point to how we were made to be fulfilled in Christ ~The folly of thinking we are enough on our own, how this lie is leading to despair ~How searching for happiness, contentment, and fulfillment in anything apart from Christ will never work and never suffice ~How always looking to the next thing robs us of the here and now ~Why our acceptability can never come from how we compare to others ~How comparison leads to disunity in the church and a lack of fellowship ~Labeling comparison Biblically - as sins such as envy, jealousy, and covetousness ~How comparison dismisses God's gracious artistry ~Four kinds of grace - saving grace, sanctifying grace, growing grace, and sustaining grace; how they affect the day-to-day ~How understanding our identity in Christ changes the comparison struggle ~Hope for getting rid of comparison ~And more! For the full show notes, head to www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast

God created us as reflections of Him. The plot of the enemy was to tell us we needed to be even better – maybe even reflect someone else. Satan wants to keep us busy with wanting to be like someone else, to have what they have, believing that if we get to the next level we will finally be truly happy and complete.

Transparency…it has always been my secret weapon. And what I like to call the ultimate backfire! If we take our mess. If we take our struggles, and let the Lord use them, by being completely open, Satan starts to run out of things to hold us in bondage to. This is an interview I did on the Compared to Who? Podcast with Heather Creekmore. In this episode I am very open about my struggles with food addiction. I share some of the powerful truths the Lord has used to help me stand strong and fight this battle. Find all Scripture references from this episode at http://jennyzentz.com/podcast-food-addiction *Resources mentioned in this episode: - Compared to Who? Podcast with Heather Creekmore - Compared to Who?: A Proven Path to Improve Your Body Image - The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest, - The Weigh Down Diet: Inspirational Way to Lose Weight, Stay Slim, and Find a New You, by Gwen Shamblin - Fulfilled: Let Go of Shame, Embrace Your Body, and Eat the Food You Love, by Alexandra MacKillop - Compared to Who? Podcast: What Diets Really Do to Your Body w/Alexandra MacKillop - Heather on The Intertwined Life Podcast, Ep 25: Let's Talk Body Image and Comparison And please don't forget to subscribe and share. Together we can help more women discover practical ways to apply the power of God's Word to our everyday stuff! Follow Jenny on FB and IG @JennyZentz *Please note resource links may be affiliate links. I will receive a small percentage from purchases made through them to help compensate for the time, effort and cost of content creation. Happy Shopping!

I'm not good enough. I'm not smart enough. I'm not organized enough. I'm not patient enough. I'm not as good a homeschool mom as all the others! Are you tired of striving to be better? Has comparison kept you on a self-improvement treadmill that just won’t quit? Yvette Hampton talks with Heather Creekmore, Christian homeschool mom of 4, blogger, speaker, and author of the new book The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, & Rest. You are sure to be encouraged! Partner with us! Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Schoolhouse Rocked. Without the support of the homeschool community we could not produce The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Whether or not you can donate, we ask that EVERY listener support the show by sharing it with your friends and family, by leaving a review on iTunes, and by praying for our team. Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. Heather Creekmore writes and speaks hope to thousands of women each week inspiring them to stop comparing and start living. Her first book Compared to Who? encourages women to uncover the spiritual root of body image issues and find freedom. Her new release, The Burden of Better, offers women a journey into the depths of God's grace to find a way off the treadmill of constant comparison. Heather has been featured on Fox News, Huff Post, Morning Dose, Church Leaders, For Every Mom, along with dozens of other shows and podcasts. But she's best recognized from her appearance as a contestant on the Netflix hit show, Nailed It. Heather and her fighter-pilot-turned-pastor husband, Eric have four children and live in Austin, Texas. Heather has been homeschooling for eight years and tutors both Foundations and Essentials classes in their Classical Conversations community. Connect with Heather at Comparedtowho.me. Recommended Resources "Compared to Who?" Podcast on iTunes Compared to Who? A Proven Path to Improve Your Body Image By Heather Creekmore / Abilene Christian University Press The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest By Heather Creekmore / Leafwood Publishing "For you formed my inward parts;     you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.[a] Wonderful are your works;     my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret,     intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them,     the days that were formed for me,     when as yet there was none of them." Psalm 139:13-16 If you are considering homeschooling or just need some great homeschooling encouragement, please check out HomegrownGeneration.com for over 9 hours of FREE homeschool videos from the Homegrown Generation Family Expo.   New, lower price! FULL ACCESS to the Homegrown Generation Family Expo is just $10!   Please take a minute to visit our sponsors and thank them for helping to bring you The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. We ONLY work with companies we know and love! We happily recommend these companies and their products. Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.   The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.   Classical Conversations leads the home-centered education movement by teaching parents and students the classical tools of learning so that they can discover God's created order and beauty. Share the love of learning through a Christian worldview and fellowship with other families. Our families thrive using three keys to a great education: Classical, Christian, and Community. Podcast Topics: Restful Christian Homeschooling - Tips and Resources for overcoming stress and anxiety from envy and comparison. 

I'm not good enough. I'm not smart enough. I'm not organized enough. I'm not patient enough. I'm not as good a homeschool mom as all the others! Are you tired of striving to be better? Has comparison kept you on a self-improvement treadmill that just won’t quit? Yvette Hampton talks with Heather Creekmore, Christian homeschool mom of 4, blogger, speaker, and author of the new book The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, & Rest. You are sure to be encouraged! Come back tomorrow for the conclusion of this conversation. Partner with us! Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Schoolhouse Rocked. Without the support of the homeschool community we could not produce The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Whether or not you can donate, we ask that EVERY listener support the show by sharing it with your friends and family, by leaving a review on iTunes, and by praying for our team. Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. Heather Creekmore writes and speaks hope to thousands of women each week inspiring them to stop comparing and start living. Her first book Compared to Who? encourages women to uncover the spiritual root of body image issues and find freedom. Her new release, The Burden of Better, offers women a journey into the depths of God's grace to find a way off the treadmill of constant comparison. Heather has been featured on Fox News, Huff Post, Morning Dose, Church Leaders, For Every Mom, along with dozens of other shows and podcasts. But she's best recognized from her appearance as a contestant on the Netflix hit show, Nailed It. Heather and her fighter-pilot-turned-pastor husband, Eric have four children and live in Austin, Texas. Heather has been homeschooling for eight years and tutors both Foundations and Essentials classes in their Classical Conversations community. Connect with Heather at Comparedtowho.me. Recommended Resources "Compared to Who?" Podcast on iTunes Compared to Who? A Proven Path to Improve Your Body Image By Heather Creekmore / Abilene Christian University Press The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest By Heather Creekmore / Leafwood Publishing "For you formed my inward parts;     you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.[a] Wonderful are your works;     my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret,     intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them,     the days that were formed for me,     when as yet there was none of them." Psalm 139:13-16 If you are considering homeschooling or just need some great homeschooling encouragement, please check out HomegrownGeneration.com for over 9 hours of FREE homeschool videos from the Homegrown Generation Family Expo.   New, lower price! FULL ACCESS to the Homegrown Generation Family Expo is just $10!   Please take a minute to visit our sponsors and thank them for helping to bring you The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. We ONLY work with companies we know and love! We happily recommend these companies and their products. Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.   The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.   Classical Conversations leads the home-centered education movement by teaching parents and students the classical tools of learning so that they can discover God's created order and beauty. Share the love of learning through a Christian worldview and fellowship with other families. Our families thrive using three keys to a great education: Classical, Christian, and Community. Podcast Topics: Tips for overcoming stress from envy, comparisons, and feelings of inadequacy. Restful Christian Homeschooling.

I'm not good enough. I'm not smart enough. I'm not organized enough. I'm not patient enough. I'm not as good a homeschool mom as all the others! Are you tired of striving to be better? Has comparison kept you on a self-improvement treadmill that just won’t quit? Yvette Hampton talks with Heather Creekmore, Christian homeschool mom of 4, blogger, speaker, and author of the new book The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, & Rest. You are sure to be encouraged! Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this conversation. Partner with us! Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Schoolhouse Rocked. Without the support of the homeschool community we could not produce The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Whether or not you can donate, we ask that EVERY listener support the show by sharing it with your friends and family, by leaving a review on iTunes, and by praying for our team. Watch this full conversation on our YouTube channel. Heather Creekmore writes and speaks hope to thousands of women each week inspiring them to stop comparing and start living. Her first book Compared to Who? encourages women to uncover the spiritual root of body image issues and find freedom. Her new release, The Burden of Better, offers women a journey into the depths of God's grace to find a way off the treadmill of constant comparison. Heather has been featured on Fox News, Huff Post, Morning Dose, Church Leaders, For Every Mom, along with dozens of other shows and podcasts. But she's best recognized from her appearance as a contestant on the Netflix hit show, Nailed It. Heather and her fighter-pilot-turned-pastor husband, Eric have four children and live in Austin, Texas. Heather has been homeschooling for eight years and tutors both Foundations and Essentials classes in their Classical Conversations community. Connect with Heather at Comparedtowho.me. Recommended Resources "Compared to Who?" Podcast on iTunes Compared to Who? A Proven Path to Improve Your Body Image By Heather Creekmore / Abilene Christian University Press The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest By Heather Creekmore / Leafwood Publishing "For you formed my inward parts;     you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.[a] Wonderful are your works;     my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret,     intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them,     the days that were formed for me,     when as yet there was none of them." Psalm 139:13-16 If you are considering homeschooling or just need some great homeschooling encouragement, please check out HomegrownGeneration.com for over 9 hours of FREE homeschool videos from the Homegrown Generation Family Expo.   New, lower price! FULL ACCESS to the Homegrown Generation Family Expo is just $10!   Please take a minute to visit our sponsors and thank them for helping to bring you The Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. We ONLY work with companies we know and love! We happily recommend these companies and their products. Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Creative graphics and animation, synchronized with the friendly voice of internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, make learning math easy and effective. Visit CTCmath.com today to start your free trial today.   The Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) equips teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and competent communicators and thinkers. Using the Structure and Style™ writing method, IEW will give you the ability to fill young minds with language-building skills, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent writing.   Classical Conversations leads the home-centered education movement by teaching parents and students the classical tools of learning so that they can discover God's created order and beauty. Share the love of learning through a Christian worldview and fellowship with other families. Our families thrive using three keys to a great education: Classical, Christian, and Community. Podcast Topics: Special Needs Homeschooling, Discipleship, Steve Demme, Faith, God's Love, Down's Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Salvation, Bible, Family, Love, Marriage, Parenting

Hello and welcome back to the campfire! Today's encouraging conversation is with Heather Creekmore. She is a homeschool mom of 4, blogger, public speaker, and author.  Heather's focus is on the pitfalls of comparison and how an unhealthy obsession with looking at what we don’t have can lead to many issues that will eventually filter down to our children.  So grab a seat by the fire as we discuss her book (The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, & Rest ), her struggles, and how happiness can be achieved by something as simple as gratefulness for a cup of coffee or time spent with family.If you like what you hear and have enjoyed our show, please show your appreciation by subscribing to our Podcast and leaving us a review on your Podcast App of choice.We would love to hear from you so please email us with any comments or questions you have.Visit us and all of our content, including our blog, at www.thehomeschoolprojectpodcast.comAs always, let's Light A Fire They Can't Put OutThank you for listening!Show NotesHeather's website: Body Image and Comparison Help for Christian Women - Compared to Who?Can be found on all social media platforms- @ Compared To WhoPodcast- Compared To WhoBooks: The Burden of Better - The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest: Heather Creekmore: 9781684264704: Amazon.com: BooksCompared To Who - Compared to Who?: A Proven Path to Improve Your Body Image: Heather Creekmore: 9780891124979: Amazon.com: Books

HEATHER CREEKMORE is a podcaster, author and speaker. Her first book Compared to Who? encourages women to uncover the spiritual root of body image issues and find freedom. Her new book, The Burden of Better, offers women a journey into the depths of God's grace to find a way off the treadmill of constant comparison. Heather has been featured on Fox News, Huff Post, Morning Dose, Church Leaders, For Every Mom, along with dozens of other shows and podcasts. But she's best recognized from her appearance as a contestant on the Netflix hit show, Nailed It. Heather and her fighter-pilot-turned-pastor husband, Eric have four children and live in Austin, Texas. I love the  subtitle of The Burden to Better, which is “ How a Comparison Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest” Some of the questions Heather and I tackled in this episode: What daily tips do you utilize to help buffer the tendency to compare (hello, social media, haha)  How does comparison que us to the areas we may need to rely on God more?   In what ways have changing your habit of comparison improved your relationships?  Talk on how comparison can spiral into real mental and even physical health challenges by igniting for example, obsessive thinking and critiquing ourselves in unhealthy ways which changes how we feel, think, and respond to our circumstances. This conversation was so insightful and needed in this time. There is true rest found in living comparison-free!  Please be sure to checkout Heather on instagram and on her website. Be sure to grab her book too! If you want more “training” and a community to enjoy, head over to our private Facebook group, Bold Insiders! Click the link in the show notes or go to boldpearls.com/insidersUntil next time, “ Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” Romans 12:2 Go live with Bold intention, bye for now! 

Kevin spoke with Heather Creekmore, author of “The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, and Rest”.

Hey Guys, welcome back to the virtual coffee table. This week I have an awesome bonus episode for you all! My guest today is Heather Creekmore. She is a Speaker, Christian Blogger and an Author. She recently wrote The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Joy, Peace, & Rest, a book to help women overcome their comparison issues by digging into the root of these issues and then exploring the depths of four different aspects to God's grace. I love Heather's authenticity, and how she shares her passion for helping women who struggle with comparison and body image issues. Heather has a deep heart to help women, and I love what she shared about ideals on this episode! Do you struggle with comparison or know someone who does? Do you put a high expectation on yourself whether in motherhood, or who you are today? Listen as Heather shares her own journey with us, especially with expectations on herself. I think as women we all desire to be better. Heather truly helps us to see that we need to walk into our calling, and become who God has already called us to be. Learn more about Heather https://comparedtowho.me/Follow Heather on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/comparedtowho/Please share this episode with the women in your life, because something truly powerful happens when we lift each other up!Make sure to leave me a review and subscribe so that you never miss an episode. Friend, come join the Girl Chat Virtual Coffee Table - a fresh, new, and exclusive FB group for you to stay connected and be equipped to grow deeper in your faith! https://www.facebook.com/groups/girlchatcoffeetableSis, have you been feeling stuck and discouraged? You know that you were created for more, but can't seem to walk into your purpose? Are you searching for clarity and support? I would love to serve you and gift you with a free 20 minute Clarity Call, because you weren't meant to walk this life alone! Send me an email at micaela@coffeejeansjesus.com or send me a message https://coffeejeansjesus.com/coachingConnect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coffeejeansandjesus/https://coffeejeansjesus.com/meet-micaela

Hello Everyone and Welcome back! We're in the middle of a series talking about body image. Body Image is a component of self-esteem. Approximately 80% of U.S. women don't like how they look. Our perception of our body influences our mental health, our physical health, how we take care of ourselves, and how we relate to others. Those with a negative body image have a higher chance of developing an eating disorder and will often suffer from depression, low self-esteem, and obsessions with weight loss. Body image statistics prove many people, even those as young as age 10, are sensitive and vulnerable to critical thoughts about themselves. Last week, we talked with Jamie Young and discussed unhealthy and negative body image. Today we're continuing the conversation with my friend, speaker and author, Heather Creekmore. Through her ministry -Compared to Who?-- Heather Creekmore writes and speaks hope to thousands of women each week, inspiring them to stop comparing and find their true purpose in Christ. Heather and her fighter-pilot-turned-pastor husband, Eric, live in Austin, Texas with their four children and a dog named Violet. In her free time, Heather homeschools, shops clearance racks, and competes on Netflix baking shows. Heather's first book also titled Compared to Who?, encourages women to uncover the spiritual root of body image issues and find freedom. Her second book titled, “The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Peace, Joy & Rest” releases this September. You can find Heather : Podcast:www.comparedtowho.me/podcast | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube In our conversation, we discuss: What makes a body image positive? Heather's steps to freedom How does comparison influence body image? Resources : Tim Keller - The Freedom of Forgetfulness Christine Hoover - With All Your Heart Heather's Book : Compared to Who? Thank you for joining me this week on the Thrive: Mental Health and the Art of Living Free. Make sure to visit my website where you can subscribe to the show on iTunes or Stitcher so you never miss a show. Hey, while you're at it, help me out by adding some stars to the rating and tell a friend about the show. Be sure to tune in next week, where we continue the conversation about body image! Have a great week!