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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 Christian clichés—but still feel like you’re falling short?Do you know the truth of God’s Word, yet struggle to believe it in your daily life?

Bonus: Have you ever wished you could just pray your struggles away in an instant? (Your secret’s safe here.)

If you answered yes, then Compared to Who? is the show for you!

Each week, we tackle the real issues Christian women face—comparison, body image issues, performance pressure, insecurity, identity, spiritual maturity, and more—through a practical, grace-filled, gospel-centered lens. You’ll find encouragement to trust God’s Spirit, rest in His promises, and grow deeper in your walk with Christ.

I’m Heather Creekmore—best-selling author, speaker, and follower of Jesus. After decades of chasing approval and perfection, I discovered that true freedom only comes through surrendering to Him. Now I help women like you exchange striving for peace, insecurity for identity, and comparison for confidence in Christ.

Every episode is packed with relatable stories, biblical truth, and honest encouragement to help you stop living stuck—and start living free in Jesus.

Find out more about me and the ministry of Compared to Who? at: https://www.improvebodyimage.com

Want to join our podcast community on Facebook? Visit us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024

Latest Episodes:

Feasting & Fasting with Erin Davis Part 2 Nov 18, 2022

Show notes

Today, Heather is joined by Erin Davis, an author, Bible teacher, and podcaster who has a new book out on Feasting and Fasting. In part two of this interview, Erin talks about feasting and how God created food as a good gift for his people. She shares how God has used food to show her his goodness and how healing our relationship with food is important. Erin and Heather also talk about how God will throw us a feast in heaven someday, great evidence that God isn't against food and wants to bless us with and through it.

About Erin Davis: Erin is a writer and teacher passionately committed to getting women of all ages to the deep well of God's Word. She is the author of more than a dozen books and Bible studies, including Connected, 7 Feasts, and Fasting & Feasting. Erin serves as the content director for Revive Our Hearts and hosts the Women of the Bible podcast and Grounded videocast. Hear her teach on The Deep Well with Erin Davispodcast. When she’s not writing, you can find Erin chasing chickens and children on her small farm in the Midwest. Learn more about Erin Davis: http://www.erindavis.org

Learn more about Erin's new book on Feasting and Fasting:

Purchase here: https://amzn.to/3ULbDuy **

Ready to learn more about Compared to Who? Sign up for the free 5 Day Email Challenge here: https://comparedtowho.me/5-day-email-challenge/

Today’s show also features an ad from this month’s sponsor: Tighten Your Tinkler.

Heather tells you about her experience with this fantastic program to help you strengthen your pelvic floor and why that’s important. If you haven’t listened to the full interview with Jenn from Tighten Your Tinkler, listen here. To learn more about the program, visit: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram and use the coupon code: HEATHER to save $50!

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Feasting and Fasting with Erin Davis Nov 15, 2022

Show notes

Today's guest is Erin Davis. Erin is an author, Bible teacher, and podcaster who has a new book out on Feasting and Fasting. Today is part one of my interview with Erin where we talk about her own journey with an eating disorder in college. We also talk about how God has touched Erin's relationship with food through a deep dive through scripture. This led Erin to explore how often God encourages his followers to feast and celebrate his goodness and to fast and seek His face. In this episode, we talk about Erin's experience with fasting and how God has used it to draw him closer to her and to help her surrender areas of self-focus in her life.

**Disclaimers: If you have an eating disorder or are recovering or recovered from an eating disorder, the fasting Erin talks about in this episode may not be suitable for you at this point in your journey. Please seek wise counsel from an eating disorder specialist if you are unsure. Fasting for weight loss reasons is dieting, not biblical fasting. Though we didn't mention it in this episode, there are also many medical reasons why you may need to fast differently for the health of your body.

About Erin Davis: Erin is a writer and teacher passionately committed to getting women of all ages to the deep well of God's Word. She is the author of more than a dozen books and Bible studies, including Connected, 7 Feasts, and Fasting & Feasting. Erin serves as the content director for Revive Our Hearts and hosts the Women of the Bible podcast and Grounded videocast. Hear her teach on The Deep Well with Erin Davispodcast. When she’s not writing, you can find Erin chasing chickens and children on her small farm in the Midwest.

Learn more about Erin Davis: http://www.erindavis.org

Learn more about Erin's new book on Feasting and Fasting:

Purchase here: https://amzn.to/3ULbDuy **

Ready to learn more about Compared to Who? Sign up for the free 5 Day Email Challenge here: https://comparedtowho.me/5-day-email-challenge/

Today’s show also features an ad from this month’s sponsor: Tighten Your Tinkler.

Heather tells you about her experience with this fantastic program to help you strengthen your pelvic floor and why that’s important. If you haven’t listened to the full interview with Jenn from Tighten Your Tinkler, listen here. To learn more about the program, visit: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram and use the coupon code: HEATHER to save $50!

**Amazon affiliate link - a tiny portion of your purchase supports the ministry of Compared to Who?

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Tara's Story of Body Image Coaching (Part 2) Nov 11, 2022

Show notes

Heather’s guest is a former client and new Facebook community manager, Tara Rothwell. Tara shares her story of fighting with food, body image issues, and other addictions. In today's episode, Tara shares about her experience in Heather’s group coaching program and how that has changed her body image issues and how his change has spilled over into other parts of her life, and brought positive change there too. Tara talks about how nervous she was to try group coaching, how she wondered if it could really work, and how God walked her on an amazing journey to a new place of body image freedom she never believed was possible. Tara also shares about the good friends she met on her coaching journey. Heather and Tara talk through how body image coaching can get you through awkward times in life-like trying on clothes at Target-and how Heather helped Tara through an emotionally tough spot.

Tara is our brand new Facebook group community manager. If you're looking for a place to connect with other Christian women who are struggling with body image and comparison issues the same way you are, Tara will be facilitating conversations in this group. Join today!

Join the brand new Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024 Learn more about body image coaching here: Christian Group Body Image Coaching

Have you signed up for the FREE 5 Day Email Challenge yet? Sign up here.

Today’s show also features an ad from this month’s sponsor: Tighten Your Tinkler.

Heather tells you about her experience with this amazing program to help you strengthen your pelvic floor and why that’s important. If you haven’t listened to the full interview with Jenn from Tighten Your Tinkler, listen here. To learn more about the program, visit: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram and use the coupon code: HEATHER to save $50!

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

I've Tried Everything: Tara's Story Nov 08, 2022

Show notes

Today Heather's guest is former client and new Facebook community manager, Tara Rothwell. Tara shares her story of fighting with food, body image issues, and other additions and her testimony of how Jesus has walked beside her through tough times to bring her closer to him. This is part one of a two-part episode. Today, is Tara's testimony and in part two on Friday, Tara shares about her experience in Heather's group coaching program and how that has changed her body image issues and how his change has spilled over into other parts of her life, and brought positive change there too.

Learn more about coaching here: Christian Group Body Image Coaching

Today’s show also features an ad from this month’s sponsor: Tighten Your Tinkler. Heather tells you about her experience with this amazing program to help you strengthen your pelvic floor and why that’s important. If you haven’t listened to the full interview with Jenn from Tighten Your Tinkler, listen here. To learn more about the program, visit: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram and use the coupon code: HEATHER to save $50!

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

OCD, Narcissism, Eating Disorders, & Body Image Nov 04, 2022

Show notes

Today my guest is Dr. Michelle Bengtson, a board-certified neuropsychologist, author, speaker and podcast host. Dr. B and Heather discuss the connection between OCD and eating disorders and body image issues. They also dig into the effect a narcissist parent, coach, or romantic partner may have on body image issues and eating disorder issues. Other topics covered in today's episode include: Why do we need to control things? How anxiety connects to OCD and eating disorders, orthorexia and its connection to OCD, along with how to spot a narcissist or recognize the narcissistic influence. This is one episode you don't want to miss.

Do you have OCD and body image issues? Has narcissism played a role in your body image issues? Send a message and tell us your story!

Connect with Dr. Michelle Bengtson here: https://drmichellebengtson.com

Learn more about Dr. B's new book: Today is a Good Day here: Today is Going to Be a Good Day Book (Amazon affiliate link).

Listen to Dr. B's Podcast: Your Hope-Filled Perspective here.

Ready for coaching? Learn more about coaching options or connect with Heather for a free 10 minute call to see if coaching is right for you! Learn more here: Christian Body Image Coaching

Want to learn more about Compared to Who? or take the free 5-Day Body Image Email Challenge? Sign up here: 5-Day Email Challenge

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Today’s show also features an ad from our sponsor of the month: Tighten Your Tinkler.

Heather tells you about her experience with this amazing program to help you strengthen your pelvic floor and why that’s important.

If you haven’t listened to the full interview with Jenn from Tighten Your Tinkler, listen here.

To find out more about the program, visit: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram and use the coupon code: HEATHER to save $50!

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

Romans 14: Good Foods and Bad Foods? Part 2 Nov 01, 2022

Show notes

This is part two of a two part interview with one of our favorite non-diet dietitians and eating disorder specialists, Amy Carlson.

Today, Amy and Heather look at Romans 14 and what God has to say about food rules. In the passage, Paul breaks down how some of the Christian Jews still feel obligated to follow Jewish food rules. He also talks about how we can, in the most loving way possible, interact with people who keep food rules and how to refrain from judging or causing division among ourselves around food issues. There are many practical applications from this passage in Romans 14 for those of us who live in a culture where eating a certain way is also important to social status or can cause others to judge. Take a listen to the similarities and let us know what you think!

Romans 14 is truly a passage where Christians can learn how to love each other well and take their focus off the good foods and bad foods to share the table Jesus sets before us.

Learn more about Amy Carlson at: www.hellopeacewithfood.com

Sign up for the free 5 day body image email challenge at: https://www.comparedtowho.me

Today’s episode was sponsored by: Tighten Your Tinkler!

Heather tells you about her experience with this amazing program to help you strengthen your pelvic floor and why that’s important.

If you haven’t listened to the full interview with Jenn from Tighten Your Tinkler, listen here.

To find out more about the program, visit: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram and use the coupon code: HEATHER to save $50!

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Letting Go of "Good" and "Bad" Food Labels Featuring Amy Carlson Oct 31, 2022

Show notes

This is part one of a two part interview with one of our favorite non-diet dietitians and eating disorder specialists, Amy Carlson. Amy and Heather tackle the topics of good foods and bad foods from a biblical perspective. They dig into Romans 14 where Paul addresses the distinctions the believers in Rome have in the ways they eat and what they abstain from eating. Amy and Heather break down applications from this passage to our modern day food rules and labels. You will be amazed at how much scripture has to say about what we can eat and how we can make the most God-honoring choices around food.

Do you struggle not to think in terms of "good foods" or "bad foods"?

Modern food rules are man-made rules, based on scientific "truths" that are constantly changing or being disproven. Only God's Truth remains the same. As we consider how to best care for our bodies, remembering that God's Truth reigns supreme gives us the freedom to make wise choices based on how God created us, not what diet fad seems to be "working" for people we know. Heather and Amy break down what God says about our eating versus what culture calls good and bad foods today!

Learn more about Amy Carlson and the Peace with Food app here: www.hellopeacewithfood.com

Today’s show also features an ad from our sponsor of the month: Tighten Your Tinkler.

Heather tells you about her experience with this amazing program to help you strengthen your pelvic floor and why that’s important.

If you haven’t listened to the full interview with Jenn from Tighten Your Tinkler, listen here.

To find out more about the program, visit: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram and use the coupon code: HEATHER to save $50!

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

Letting Go of the Number on the Scale: IE Coaching Call Oct 25, 2022

Show notes

Today's Intuitive Eating coaching call Heather and her coaches talk about the real challenge of getting over that number on the scale. Heather talks about how a medical procedure recently forced her to see that number, after not weighing for a while, and how she's wrestled with the power that number holds.

The trio talks about what we attach to that number, what health really is (beyond a number on a scale) and how to separate identity from a number on the box (that no one knows anyway)! If you're looking for encouragement to detach from the number on the scale, this intuitive eating coaching call is for you.

Do you struggle with the scale? https://chrt.fm/track/5F8768/traffic.libsyn.com/comparedtowho/IE_coaching_October_Weight.mp3

Learn more about Heather's body image coaching at www.comparedtowho.me. If you're tired of being tied to the scale or are stressed about your size with the holidays coming up grab a time for a coaching call.

Learn more about Erin Todd and Char-Lee Cassel on the Intuitive Eating for Christian Women Podcast here and check out Char-Lee's coaching options here: https://charleecassel.com/work-with-me/

Today's episode was sponsored by: Tighten Your Tinkler!

Heather tells you about her experience with this amazing program to help you strengthen your pelvic floor and why that’s important.

If you haven’t listened to the full interview with Jenn from Tighten Your Tinkler, listen here.

To find out more about the program, visit: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram and use the coupon code: HEATHER to save $50!

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

Letting Go of Clothes That Don't Fit Oct 21, 2022

Show notes

If you're like me, there may be some items hanging out in your closet that no longer fit. Why do we hang on to these clothes? What's really going on in our heads and our hearts that keeps us from saying "adios" to something that's no longer right for our bodies? Today, Heather tackles the tough topic of why we hang on to clothes that don't fit and how to process, in an emotionally healthy way, breaking up with that ideal or former clothing size.

If you're hoping your body will someday fit the clothes again or waiting to get new clothes until you've "earned it" through getting to a different size or shape, friend, you're not alone. But, know that there's a much more comfortable way to live. Wearing clothes that fit you and you feel good in is not a privilege you have to earn. You'll be amazed at how good you feel when you have a closet with clothing options that you enjoy putting on rather than clothes that cause you shame.

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Love this topic? Check out these other episodes and related posts:

Are you ready for some personalized help for your body image issues? Reach out? Heather is taking new one-on-one coaching clients in the months of October and November. Learn more on the website here: Body Image Coaching or set up your free 10 minute call to learn more and see if coaching is right for you!

Have you signed up for the free 5-Day Email Challenge? Start improving your body image in just 5 days. Learn more here!

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

Letting Go of Expectations for My Life Part 2 Oct 18, 2022

Show notes

Today Heather's friend, Jeanette Henriques continues sharing her testimony of struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and facing various other life trials. Jeanette became a ward of the state of Texas as child, was in and out of eating disorder treatment fifty times, and has faced numerous health trials. In fact, at the time of this interview, Jeanette is on hospice because of the severity of her health struggles. Yet, through it all, Jeanette sees and acknowledges God's faithfulness. She spent many years professionally helping women who struggled with disordered eating and eating disorders.

In this second part of a two-part interview, Jeanette and Heather talk about what how Jeanette has had to let go of what she expected her life to look like and learn to trust God in all things. She has a beautiful story of how God has made her new and been faithful through all of her trials.

If you want to thank Jeanette for sharing her story or let her know how it touched you, can connect with Jeanette on Instagram or on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/jeanette.henriques

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Want to learn more about Compared to Who? Sign up for the free, 5-Day Body Image Email Challenge here: 5 day email challenge

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

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