Let’s Rethink Food, Body Image, and Purpose | Heather Creekmore

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It’s time to rethink everything you thought you knew about food, your appearance, and your body. In this episode of Life Repurposed, host Michelle Rayburn is joined by guest Heather Creekmore for a candid conversation about body image and the biblical approach to it. Heather shares her personal journey of struggling with body image issues, dieting, and the realization that her obsession with changing her body had become an idol in her life. The conversation also explores the false promises of diets, the temporary nature of the "after" picture, and how diets do not provide lasting fulfillment as promised. They discuss practical tools to address body image issues and aim to shine a light on cultural expectations, with Heather providing insights from her new book The 40-Day Body Image Workbook: Hope for Christian Women Who’ve Tried Everything. Join Michelle and Heather as they explore the intersection of faith, body image, and self-acceptance in this thought-provoking and uplifting episode.

Author, podcaster, and coach, Heather Creekmore writes and speaks hope to a woman's struggle with body image and comparison. She's the author of four books and has been featured on dozens of shows and podcasts, but she is best recognized for her appearance on the Netflix show Nailed It. Heather and her fighter-pilot-turned-pastor husband, Eric have four children and live in Austin.

 

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Show Notes

You know God loves you and accepts you. Then why is it so hard to stop stressing about your body? There is a lot of cultural pressure to meet a certain standard of beauty. What if you started this new year without plans for intense dieting and a 30-day “shred”?

In this episode of Life Repurposed, host Michelle Rayburn engages in an inspirational conversation with guest Heather Creekmore about the complex and deeply personal topic of body image and the biblical approach to it. Heather candidly shares her personal journey of struggling with body image issues since her elementary school days, leading to extreme dieting and the realization that her obsession with changing her body had become an idol in her life.

The conversation delves into the false promises of diets and the temporary nature of the "after" picture, pointing to the fact that diets do not provide lasting fulfillment as promised. They emphasize that underneath body image struggles is a desire to feel loved, seen, known, and accepted, and they redirect the focus to seeking approval from Christ instead of from others.

With practical insights and personal anecdotes, Michelle and Heather explore tools to address body image issues and envision freedom as a transition from head knowledge to heart knowledge. They also discuss shining a light on cultural expectations and aiming for a reversal of mindset, shredding negative mindsets instead of solely focusing on physical appearance.

The episode also tackles societal attitudes towards food and body image, exploring the concept of body checking and its negative impact, as well as the significance of incorporating biblical truth in the self-improvement journey and its impact on body image.

Heather's new book and uplifting work encourage listeners to find hope and redefine their journeys, not solely relying on changing their bodies for improved body image. The 40-Day Body Image Workbook: Hope for Christian Women Who’ve Tried Everything is available now wherever books are sold.

This thought-provoking episode offers valuable insights and practical wisdom for anyone navigating the complexities of body image and self-worth in today's society.

Resources:

Heather's website

The 40-Day Body Image Workbook: Hope for Christian Women Who’ve Tried Everything book

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Heather's courses and coaching

 

Heather's first appearance on Life Repurposed: Episode 75

 

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