Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women
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Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women
The go-to podcast for Christian women who want to grow stronger in their faith and stop living stuck in comparison! Are you a Christian woman who’s tired of measuring yourself by the world’s standards? Have you tried to “fix yourself” with willpower, self-help, or even Christ...
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576 episodis
Stop the Self-Judgment Shame Cycle: For Perfectionists Who Tend to Be Hard on Themselves
Are you tired of shouldering the weight of impossible standards and harsh self-judgment? This week on the podcast, Shannon Popkin returns for an hones...
Cultivating Peace: Understanding Anxiety, Control, and God's Design feat: Nichole Suvar
Are anxious thoughts stealing your peace? Do you find yourself trapped in a cycle of worry, perfectionism, or rigid control—sometimes without even rea...
Is Your Self Talk Like an Apple Watch or Oura Ring? God’s Grace vs. Self-Condemnation
Have you ever noticed how your Apple Watch pushes you to “close your rings” no matter what kind of day you’re having? It’s always about hitting the go...
Forgiving Clothes? The Gospel of Good Bodies and Combatting Body Shame by Exposing a Misuse of Religious Language
Why do we want our clothes to be forgiving? In this thought-provoking episode, Heather Creekmore unpacks the deeper meaning behind the fashion world’s...
Is Your Food Plan a Religion? How Optavia & Weigh Down Workshop Promote the Religion of Worshipping Good Bodies
Are you curious about how diet programs sneak religious language into their sales pitch? Ever wondered why joining a weight loss plan at church can fe...
Gospel of Good Bodies: Listening for the Religious Language in Dieting, Wellness and Fashion
Are you "being bad" for eating cake or looking for "guilt-free" foods? In this eye-opening episode, Heather Creekmore uncovers how modern diet culture...
Breaking Free from the Religion of Dieting: Tara's Story of Body Image, Faith, and True Freedom
In this powerful episode, Heather Creekmore introduces listeners to Tara, a real woman whose life has been radically transformed by putting God at the...
Made to Magnify: Choosing Jesus Over Self in a Self-Focused World featuring Morgan Krueger
In this episode of Compared to Who?, Heather Creekmore welcomes Morgan Krueger to discuss the idea of living for something greater than ourselves, par...
Is it Good to Be a Woman? Exploring What the Bible Says About Women with Jen Oshman
In this deeply honest and theologically rich episode, Heather Creekmore welcomes Jen Oshman—author, missionary, and mom of four daughters—to tackle a...
Mornings Matter: How to Create a Morning Routine that Sets You Up for a Great Day Featuring Jennifer Dukes Lee
Do you struggle with your mornings? Are you tired of feeling behind before your day even begins? In this inspiring episode of the Compared to Who? pod...
The Story That Changes Everything: Living Free While You're Waiting for Weight Loss - Series Finale ep 20
In this powerful Easter episode of Compared to Who?, we celebrate the resurrection of Christ and explore what it means for our weight-loss journey—and...
When the Desire to Lose Weight Overwhelms: What to Do When You're "Feeling" Fat. WfW Epsiode 19
Heather Creekmore continues the "Waiting for Weight Loss" series with a vulnerable conversation about our emotions, body image, and why those days we...
Is That Voice Condemnation or Conviction? Understanding the Difference on Your Weight Loss Journey WfW Ep 18
Heather Creekmore dives deep into the commonly misunderstood difference between condemnation and conviction—especially when it comes to food, eating h...
Are You Focused on Growing or Shrinking? Not Missing What's Important on Your Weight Loss Journey Wfw Episode 17
In this inspiring episode of Compared to Who?, Heather Creekmore tackles a powerful question: Are you focusing on growing or shrinking? As part of the...
Getting Out of Your Head: Overcoming Swirling Negative Thoughts or Obsession Waiting for Weight Loss Ep 16
In this episode, Heather Creekmore continues the “Waiting for Weight Loss” series and dives deep into the challenge of getting out of your own head wh...
Just a Little More Beauty, Lord - A Poem, Waiting for Weight Loss Series Episode 15
In this episode of Compared to Who? Heather shares a personal poem called, "Just a Little More Beauty, Lord," that highlights her journey of recognizi...
When Weight Loss Becomes an Idol: Recognizing Body Image Idolatry and Finding Spiritual Rest WfW Series Ep 14
This may be the most important episode in the Waiting for Weight Loss Series. Today, host Heather Creekmore dives deep into the topic of body idolatry...
Sustainable Weight Loss: Finding Balance Beyond Quick Fixes Waiting for Weight Loss Episode 13
Today, Heather Creekmore explores the concept of sustainability in our approach to weight loss, health, and spiritual growth. She unpacks how our cult...
Healing Your Relationship with Exercise: Waiting for Weight Loss Series Episode 12
Today, host Heather Creekmore dives into the topic of exercise—addressing our complicated relationships with movement, why we often see exercise as pu...
View Food as a Good Gift: Building a Healthy Theology of Eating and Body Image, Ep. 11 Waiting for Weight Loss Series
Today, Heather Creekmore guides listeners through a transformative conversation about our mindset toward food, rooted in biblical truth. If you’ve eve...
Small Supportive Habits: The Key to Sustainable Weight Loss and Wellness for Christian Women Ep 10 Waiting for Weight Loss Series
In today’s episode, "Small Supportive Habits for Lasting Change," Heather Creekmore continues the Waiting for Weight Loss series, focusing on how smal...
How to Desire Body Change Without Self-Hate: Embracing Acceptance While Pursuing Goals, Ep 9 Waiting for Weight Loss Series
Welcome back to the "Waiting for Weight Loss" Lenten series on the Compared to Who? Podcast! In this heartfelt episode, host Heather Creekmore dives d...
Why Patience is Key to Weight Loss Goals (and Spiritual Growth) Waiting for Weight Loss Episode 8
In Episode 8 of the "Compared to Who?" podcast, host Heather Creekmore dives into the theme of patience during the weight loss journey. She shares per...
Body Issues vs. Body Image Issues: How to Tell the Difference, Waiting for Weight Loss Ep. 7
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 Heat...
Break Free from Negative Self Talk: Waiting for Weight Loss Series Ep 6
In this powerful episode of Compared to Who?, Heather Creekmore takes a deep dive into one of the most important (and personal) topics discussed in ou...
Exhale: You Have Great Purpose Today, Waiting for Weight Loss Series Ep 5
Welcome back to the "Compared to Who?" podcast! In today’s episode, host Heather Creekmore continues the Waiting for Weight Loss series, taking us thr...
Exhale: Establishing Your Real Identity - Waiting for Weight Loss Series Ep. 4
Welcome back to the Compared to Who? podcast and our ongoing series, Waiting for Weight Loss. In today’s episode, Heather Creekmore shares a powerful...
Exhale: Establishing Your Worth; Waiting for Weight Loss Episode 3
In this episode of Compared to Who?, Heather Creekmore invites listeners to take a deeply-needed exhale from the relentless messages around body image...
Are You Tired, Too? Episode 2 of Waiting for Weight Loss Series
Are you exhausted, hoping for the next miracle plan to finally work? In this episode, Heather Creekmore gets real about the emotional toll of constant...
Can You Relate? Have You Been Waiting for Weight Loss? Ep. 1 WfW Series
In this kickoff episode from the "Waiting for Weight Loss" series, Heather Creekmore shares her deeply personal journey with body image, dieting, and...
Are You Waiting for Weight Loss? New Lent Series
Today marks the exciting launch of our Lenten series, "Waiting for Weight Loss." This six-week-long journey is designed to reorient your heart towards...
How to Listen to Your Body Without Guilt: Faith-Based Insights for True Health with Dr. Brook Sheehan
In this fascinating episode of the Compared to Who? podcast, Heather Creekmore is joined by Dr. Brook Sheehan to explore the topic of listening to you...
What to Do When You Can't Feel Joy: Breaking Through Barriers to Lasting Joy as a Christian Woman
Do you ever feel like joy is just out of reach? Is it something you have to work for, fake, or wait for some future version of yourself to finally exp...
Jen Lilley’s Powerful Bulimia Recovery Story: Faith, Eating Disorders, and Finding Freedom
In this incredibly raw and hope-filled episode, actress Jen Lilley (Hallmark Channel, Great American Family, Days of Our Lives, The Artist) sits down...
How AI-Generated Photos Impact Body Image, Comparison, and Faith: Understanding the Dangers of Altered Images
Are AI images fooling you? They're everywhere. Perhaps you saw all those cute "candy cane" body suit photos and thought, "That looks fun." Or, maybe y...
Faith-Based Coaching: 2 Essential Tips for Achieving Health Goals Without Sacrificing Spiritual Wellness
Are you ready to kick off your year by finally pursuing health goals—without sacrificing your spiritual well-being in the process? In this powerful ep...
I Finally Heard the Truth About My Body Struggles: Tephanie's Story (Real Women, Real Stories)
We have so much information about health, our bodies, and what will make us feel better, coming at us from every direction. If you're ready to finally...
Body Image Freedom Stories: Real Women Share Their Journeys from Obsession and Frustration to Lasting Change
Welcome to a powerful and heartfelt episode of the Compared to Who? podcast, hosted by Heather Creekmore. In this episode, Heather chats with three re...
How to Set Hope-Filled Goals in 2026 Without Obsessing Over Weight Loss: Feat. Amy Carlson
Kick off your new year with a refreshing and hope-filled conversation about the pressure to set body-related goals and the journey toward real freedom...
Surrender Over Striving: Lesley's Story (Real Women, Real Stories Series)
Start your new year with hope that goes beyond new diets, fitness programs, and the relentless pursuit of body perfection. In this heartfelt episode,...