Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women

Ampersands (you know -- these things "&"), finding your purpose, and comparison . . . these are topics my friend, author Ronne Rock and I talk about in today's episode. Listen and be encouraged as to how God doesn't waste any part of our story... instead he adds ampersands! If you're tired of feeling like "finding your purpose" is this big and elusive beast, Ronne explains how to take the stress o...

Kara Osborne confesses that she used to spend her Christmas money on what she needed for the New Year's diet! I could so relate! Kara and I have a fun conversation about how God set her free from the body improvement treadmill, what keeps us stuck on it, and her ministry, "Wellness Witness." Lots of nuggets of truth in this fun episode! Connect with Compared to Who? Connect with Kara Osborne, Well...

Could worship be the key to defeating comparison? Listen to this awesome story from the Psalms. Plus, learn more about the new book "Burden of Better" and listen at the end to find out about a brand new walking workout to lose the weight of comparison! Plus: It's going to be a fantastic season on the podcast, here's your preview!  Support Compared to Who? on Patreon Sign up for exclusive emails an...

Do you hate how you look in pictures? Do you volunteer to be the photographer or duck out of photos as much as you can? Instead of convincing you to stay in the photo, this episode will encourage you with strategies to stop obsessing over yourself in photos and how to remember that your real worth far exceeds how you appearance in a still photo!  Support Compared to Who? on Patreon: www.patreon.co...

Today Jessica Hottle and I dig into the concept of trauma and how unhealed trauma can keep us stuck in body image issues. Whether it's trauma from a car accident or the mean girls in high school, or something much bigger that's shaped your life in unimaginable ways--underlying and unacknowledged trauma keeps us stuck in bondage believing lies about our worth. Jessica helps me unpack this through s...

Today I talk to my friend, Mary DeMuth-she's written dozens of books on a variety of topics -and we talk about several of them! Mary has a powerful testimony of enduring sexual abuse and shares her journey to find healing, what's helped her along the way, and resources she's created to help others who have suffered in this way. We also talk about how body image issues can stem from sexual abuse an...

Ready to get real about lust/porn struggles and how they effect us, especially in marriage? My friend Rachael Gilbert from "Real Talk with Rachael" and I go deep about body image struggles, insecurity, and how internalizing a husband's struggles with lust can wreak havoc on our marriages. A must listen for any woman who's ever wondered if she needs to be "more beautiful" to divert her man's attent...

I'm not a fan of diet culture because traditional diets don't work long term. But today I talk to my friend Sara Borgstede who has maintained a 100 lb. weight loss for a long time. Sara helps women who need to lose weight reach their goals in a healthy, christ-centered, and sustainable ways. We have a fun conversation about the tortoise and the hare, grace versus guilt, and how to truly be healthy...

Kassandra Baker and I get real about the struggles of eating disorders (or ED as she calls them) and talk about her journey through Orthorexia and how God has shown her a freedom she never thought possible. If you love stories of real women who have found recovery and freedom, this one is for you! Connect with Kassandra for your free consult. Support Compared to Who? on Patreon Take the Body Image...

This conversation may just change your body image and your home! I talk to Dana White of a Slob Comes Clean on how to keep both comparison and clutter at bay! Hear how she got started writing about her messiness and how it's lead to freedom for her and countless others. We'll talk about the connection between body image issues and a cluttered home. We'll also talk about the root issues of why we j...

Author, speaker, blogger Jami Amerine and I talk about her journey to becoming an author and what it took to write her body image story in her forthcoming book, "Well, Girl." You'll appreciate Jami's authenticity as she talks about a struggle we all know well. Don't miss the last ten minutes-Jami and I discuss something that will change the way you "diet" or think about your food choices, forever...

Today I talk with my friend Erin Todd a "Ginger in Progress" about how God set her free from body image issues, restrictive eating habits (including Orthorexia), and how he has showed her how to embrace freedom when it comes to food. Listen as Erin shares her story and the hope she's found. Connect with Erin here. Take the Body Image Awareness Quiz. Support Compared to Who? through Patreon. Discov...

Neuropsychologist and author, Dr. Michelle Bengtson and I talk about key mental health issues we may be experiencing or seeing in others during the shelter-in-place orders and the COVID19 global pandemic. We'll talk about the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety and how they may be a lot more common because of what we're currently enduring. We also chat about how to see the signs of this i...

My good friend Integrative Nutrition Coach, Erin Kerry and I dish about our quarantine experiences -- we talk about the temptation to diet, how dieting may not work during quarantine, how we're handling the stress of food shortage, and much, much more! Join our candid and RAW conversation about our own shelter-in-place experiences. Learn More About Erin here. Support Compared to Who? on Patreon. T...

Jen and I talk about how easy it is to be sucked into self-focus in our self-focused culture and how the only true freedom is found in fixing our gaze somewhere other than on ourselves. We also talk about strategies for surviving the COVID crisis stress! Check out Jen's page and podcast here. Get Jen's book: Enough About Me, here. Take the Body Image Quiz here. Support Compared to Who? on Patreon...

Today I chat (from quarantine) with Phylicia Masonheimer author of a brand new book, "Stop Calling Me Beautiful: Finding Soul-Deep Strength in a Skin-Deep World." We talk about how to REALLY trust God in the midst of crisis, how to deepen your faith, and how to make anger and discontent dissipate when you learn to trust the Lord.  Order Phylicia's Book here. Connect with Phylicia here. Visit Compa...

Let's get real about this quarantine situation. Today I'll give you my best tips for homeschooling (I've got 7 years of experience), handling anxiety, flaring body image or ED and control issues. We'll talk about it all and what you can do to stop comparing and "live" in this strange new world we've encountered! Join the Spring Break Free Get Compared to Who? the book SUPER cheap! Take the Body Im...

As we're thrust into uncertain times, we need to see the presence of God in our crazy world, now more than ever! Today I talk to author Abby McDonald. Her brand new book titled, "Shift" is about just that - Changing our focus to see the presence of God! Abby and I talk about dealing with the uncertainty we're living in now thanks to COVID19, and how to take courage in God's truth. We also talk abo...

Love meaningful fiction? Then you'll love this interview with author, Sean Coons who wrote a great book titled, "Body." It's the story of a woman who wrestles body image and finds peace. Sean and I talk about what it's like to be a man writing about a woman's body image struggle, how to help your son with body image issues, and how to help your spouse too. Great nuggets of truth in this one. Find...

What does dieting show our daughters? How can we model a healthy body image for them? Today I talk to my friend, Compared to Who? contributor Kristen Maddux about her journey from being the "Best Dieter" in her Weight Watchers group to adjusting her lifestyle and beliefs because her daughter was watching. The episode ends with three ways to model a healthy body image for your daughter -so listen t...

Author Christine Hoover and I talk about how easy it is to give our allegiance to things and concepts that aren't Jesus and how these false allegiances can keep us in the comparison trap. Christine talks about her brand new book titled, "With All Your Heart: Living Joyfully for King Jesus" and how she's personally struggled with comparison. Get Christine's new book, "With All Your Heart" here.  Co...

Do you practice Lent? Though not a required spiritual discipline for a Christian, committing 40 days to intentional spiritual focus can be super helpful if you're trying to find freedom from body image issues or comparison struggles. For chronic or recovering dieters, food related fasts may not be the best idea. Here are six ideas for lent that don't involve food but may help you feel a whole lot...

Integrative Health Coach Erin Kerry and I have a fun conversation about everything from what dieting does to our brains and our marriages to mental health. From Erin's favorite phrase, "You can't digest when you're stressed," to my explanation of how dieting is like religion--this episode is chocked full of nuggets of wisdom! Don't miss the very end where we talk about the study of how crazy men a...

Though I like to keep things mixed up, change is hard! Especially those big, life-altering changes--they can send me into a spiral of emotions. My guest today is Gina Butz, author of the new book, "Making Peace With Change: Navigating Life's Messy Transitions with Honesty and Grace." We talk about why we compare ourselves to others when change is stressing us out, how to be real with God about how...

Today's guest struggled with body image and comparison and used to feel like she was "just" a mom . . .until God showed her something kind of amazing about that word "just." Hear Cheri Fletcher's story of discovering her purpose and how she's helping teens create a "Spiritual Game Plan" so they're ready for whatever life throws their way. Connect with Cheri here: www.cherifletcher.com Learn more a...