Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women

Today Heather Creekmore interviews Mindy Pickens, a woman who's uncovered God's grace and hope for her body image in a way she never expected! Listen to Mindy's hope-filled story and glean from her wisdom in walking a path towards freedom she never thought possible. Connect with Mindy at her Remedial Homemaker Blog here. Read Mindy's blog posts here. Take the body image awareness quiz here. Suppor...

The Bible never says you need a "New Year, New You." In fact, the Bible has a prescription for changing your body that's pretty specific. That is, the Bible instructs us to RENEW our minds. A ReNEWed you is the absolute best way to make 2020 different. Learn how and find out more info about a special coaching opportunity in this episode. Learn More about ReFOCUS 2020 Coaching Take the Body Image Q...

Stressed or depressed over the skin you're in? Maybe you've heard you should "love your body" but are frustrated trying. In today's episode you'll hear the intro and chapter 1 of a phenomenal resource that will give you new hope for your body image and lead you to find your confidence in something much greater than body love! If you've been searching for a way out of comparison and body image stru...

You know you're busy -but do you know why? Sure, you can blame the boss, the kids, the holidays . . . but are there subtle things going on in your heart that drive you to be busier than you actually need to be? In this episode, Heather Creekmore uncovers 4 common heart conditions that keep us struggling under the burden of busyness. Want to be free to rest? Listen to this. Take the Body Image Quiz...

Do you thrive in busyness or feel like you're falling apart? Do you go through seasons when life feels out of balance and the busyness turns to overwhelm? Does the busyness of the holiday season stress you out? Today Heather Creekmore reveals the secret to handling busyness biblically, looking at Old Testament passages and the New Testament story of Mary and Martha. The secret to finding relief to...

When you interact with others do you want to bless them or impress them? Heather Creekmore and author of a new book on comparison, Richella Parham have a fantastic discussion about how they've both struggled with comparison and body image. Don't miss the second half of this extended length episode where we unlock the secret to blessing not impressing! Links from today's show: Richella's blog: Impa...

There are a zillion and one things you could do to improve yourself and your life. But, what happens if you spend too much time (or all your time) looking at all the flaws? You get caught in the trap of troubleshooting and you don't enjoy the life you have! In this episode Heather Creekmore helps you learn how troubleshooting your life can be a drag and how you can find contentment without making...

Do you ever feel anxious, depressed, or stressed about life to the point where you don't know what to do about it? Heather Creekmore interviews neurospychologist and author, Dr. Michelle Bengtson on body image, comparison, depression, anxiety. Find out how identity issues are central to all of these struggles and hear Dr. B give a prescription for hope no matter what your struggle!  Listen to Dr....

Has a bad haircut ever taken the wind out of your sails? Does a bad hair day make you want to fake the flu? Do you keep the same hair style because you're afraid of the hairdresser's power over your appearance? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you. Host Heather Creekmore talks about what to do if you've made progress on other body image issues but still find yours...

Do you have CDD--Chronic Disappointment Disorder? Are you constantly let down by your expectations of others, yourself, or things that you wished or hoped would happen? In this episode Heather Creekmore talks about the ways she's struggled with disappointment and she offers biblical suggestions for how to overcome constant disappointment and live with joy. Links from this episode:   www.comparedto...

Today I interview Jen DeFrates of Heaven Not Harvard: Heaven Focused Parenting and Living . Jen and I talk about her story, homeschooling, life as a military spouse, and--of course, body image, comparison, and so much more! Hear Jen talk about how she's learning to accept the skin she's in, how she's journeyed through mean girls, body image, and comparison issues and how she's learning to make pea...

Are you a hustler? Someone who works fast and hard, always trying to get ahead or be better? In this episode, Heather Creekmore explores how to hush our hustle--how the long view of life and how the tortoise can sometimes end up winning the race. If you tend to sprint, crash diet, or go through periods of hustle and then burnout, this episode will give you hope and encouragement.   Visit Compared...

Are you hustling? Does that drive to do better, be better, find success, make it happen beat in your brain and your heart? In today's episode, host Heather Creekmore talks about how all the hustling can be a drag on our bodies and our souls. If you've been hustling but aren't sure you're getting anywhere, this episode is for you! Visit Compared to Who's website here. Did you know it costs over $10...

What are your thoughts about other people? Do they matter? In this episode we look at how our thoughts about other people contribute to our comparison and body image problems and what we can do to change the way we think about others. Our relationships are affected by our thought life more than we realize, and our thoughts--especially when we compare--can keep us stuck. Here's some hope and help f...

We all struggle to feel like we fit in sometimes. If you've ever felt like you were different than everyone around you, or felt like you were having a hard time finding "your people" this episode will offer hope and strategies for making connections and finding community. This episode addresses how to fit in when you're in a place where you, in some ways, are different than everyone else, and how...

Everywhere in our culture we hear that self love is the answer! More self love means more self esteem, fewer relationship hassles, and a "better" life. But, is it true? Does the concept of self love line up with the Bible's definition of how to live? This episode looks at popular self love sayings and memes and examines them in relation to scripture.   Body Image Awareness Quiz at: https://www.imp...

Do Fall and "Back to School Season" drive you to make new goals or plans to 'be better' this year? If you find yourself chasing your ideals or goals and falling short, season after season, here's some encouragement as to how to set goals you can stick with (and achieve) and how to succeed with establishing new habits and rhythms. If comparison is a struggle for you or you're always trying or hopin...

What do you do when you feel like your body image is doing better and then, boom! Out of nowhere you feel yourself comparing or struggling with the scale and mirror again! Here's how to handle body image issue flare ups, and keep the freedom you've gained! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

Rachel and Leah, the iconic Bible story of two sisters with a giant sibling rivalry, has some hidden truths about body image and comparison. Grab your Bible, turn to Genesis 29 and get ready to see this story in a whole new way. For every woman who's ever hoped to be Rachel, not Leah, here's some amazing truth.   Show links: https://www.comparedtowho.me https://thebibleproject.com https://www.life...

Finding purpose sounds like a challenge. In this episode Heather Creekmore shares the crazy simple ways you can find purpose through steps of obedience. Heather shares some wild stories of how God provided in totally unexpected ways for their family and for her dreams. Listen to be encouraged and to start your journey towards finding greater purpose. Recommended: Listen to Episode 7, Breaking Free...

Does comparison bog you down? Do you struggle with constantly comparing your life or your marriage or yourself to other people? In today's podcast, host Heather Creekmore, author of the book "Compared to Who?" helps unpack the ways comparison holds us back. Discover how you can find a way out of comparison and improve your relationships.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Compared to Who? blog...

If our body image and comparison issues are rooted in fear, then friends, we aren't living in joy. The Bible tells us fear and joy can't co-exist. Learn how to find joy through the stories and practical exercises suggested in this podcast! Helpful links: Comparedtowho.me Compared to Who? the book God Calling Book Mari Kondo's "Spark Joy" book Nehemiah 8:10 Kay Warren, "Choose Joy" Discover more Ch...

Could fear be driving your insecurity, body image issues, or comparison struggles? In this fascinating episode of Compared to Who? we'll talk about all the places fear may be hiding when it comes to your struggles. Is fear driving disordered eating, control issues, or trust issues? Do you wrestle with fear of man--wondering what other people think of you and hoping they always approve? Compared to...

Ready for a "new year, new you?" Or, are you tired of the endless cycle of making annual resolutions only to not accomplish them . . .once again. It's frustrating to want to improve BUT feel stuck and powerless to make it happen. In this episode, author and speaker Heather Creekmore explores the concept of reinvention and whether or not, as Christian women, this should really be our goal. She also...

Once you've discovered the root of your body image issues, it's important to change your habits so you can keep your freedom. Are there things you do, each and every day, that may, subconsciously be keeping you stuck with negative or poor body image? Author and speaker Heather Creekmore explores the different ways we can sabotage our efforts to improve our body image through our bad habits.  Conne...