Episodes
March 15, 2021
Confessions of an Over 40 Fitness Instructor featuring Amy Connell
If you like to workout and have ever spent anytime at the gym (or with Peleton ) today's episode is for you. Today I talk with my friend, Amy Connell about some "secrets" of the fitness industry. We talk about what it's like…
March 12, 2021
Heather Talks Body Image & Comparison with Say So! Podcast
Recently I recorded a fun & encouraging interview with Jeanne Terry from the Say So! podcast. In this episode I'm on the other side of the mic, answering Jeanne's questions about body image, comparison, and spiritual roots o…
March 8, 2021
7 Minutes of Scripture: Psalm 103
In this episode we look at Psalm 103 and how it can encourage your body image and comparison struggles. Instead of waking up and cursing the mirror or the scale (or his life), David wakes up and says, "Bless the Lord, Oh My …
March 1, 2021
What Dieting Does to Your Body
Today's episode is for EVERY man and woman who has ever had an on-again, off-again relationship with dieting. Have you learned that certain foods are "good" and certain foods are "bad"? Have you lived a life of going on and …
Feb. 22, 2021
7 Minutes of Scripture: Colossians 3
Today I launch a brand new bonus series on the podcast called, "7 Minutes of Scripture" and in today's episode we'll explore Colossians 3! I truly believe that we Christian women who wrestle with body image and comparison is…
Feb. 15, 2021
A Gospel View of Marriage
This may be my favorite episode ever recorded! Authors of the Letters to a Romantic book series, Spencer Harmon and Sean Perone, share gospel truth for your marriage--no matter what stage of marriage you're in. We talk about…
Feb. 8, 2021
Marriage in the Middle Years feat. Dorothy Greco
Marriage in the middle years of life poses new and unexpected challenges. Today, my guest, author Dorothy Greco and I talk about Marriage in the Middle. How do you stay married through caring for aging parents with kids at h…
Feb. 1, 2021
Body Image and Your Marriage with Melissa Clark
It’s Marriage Month on the show and to kick things off I’ve invited my friend, counselor, podcaster, and speaker Melissa Clark to join me. Today we tackle how body image impacts our marriage, what happens when we focus too m…
Jan. 25, 2021
Falling in Love with God's Word Featuring Author Brittany Ann
My friend Brittany Ann and I talk about reading the Bible! We explore why it can be hard, what our obstacles are to doing it regularly, and she shares the inside scoop on her brand new book on the topic! No shame or blame he…
Jan. 11, 2021
Body Image and Comparison Issues: Wisdom for Girl Moms, Mentors, and Ministry Leaders with Cindy Bultema of GEMS
Today's show features Cindy Bultema of GEMS. This must listen episode will encourage every woman and especially girl moms! Executive Director of GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior), Cindy Bultema shares her story of o…
Jan. 4, 2021
Don't Go Back to Egypt: How to Keep Making Progress in Improving Your Body Image
As we start another new year - now is the time to stop and inventory where you've been and where you want to be! We're not talking about your weight, we're talking about your heart. Where have you made progress towards impro…
Nov. 23, 2020
Food, Attitude, Gratitude: Navigating Food Issues During the Holidays
Do the holidays stir up feelings of anxiety or stress about food and weight gain? In this episode, author and speaker Heather Creekmore gets real about food, dieting, all the rules, and what happens at the holidays. Should w…
Oct. 27, 2020
Food Fixation--A Spiritual Battle with Asheritah Ciuciu
Best-selling author and speaker, Asheritah Ciuciu talks about the struggle with food and it's spiritual roots in this fun and informative episode. Listen as Asheritah explains her prayer asking God to be her, "divide dietici…
Oct. 20, 2020
How Do I Know if My Teen Has an Eating Disorder? Guest: Counselor Michelle Nietert
It's hard to know how to help our children with food and food related issues when we may still struggle ourselves. What do we do if our child's showing signs of disordered eating? What if our child is overweight and we are w…
Oct. 12, 2020
Quitting the Comparison Girl Game with Shannon Popkin
Are you stuck measuring and comparing yourself to others? Author Shannon Popkin and I have a heart to heart about what happens when we compare, how we can stop the dangerous habit of self focus and love others, and what happ…
Oct. 5, 2020
Chasing Perfect with Author Alisha Illian
Ready to be free from those voices that tell you to do more and be more? Author Alisha Illian and I talk about her new book, "Chasing Perfect" and compare notes on how to stop comparing and find rest and peace in Jesus! We a…
Sept. 28, 2020
The Upside of Aging with Laurie Davies
Advertisements make aging seem like a crisis that must be stopped, but is there an upside to aging? My friend Laurie Davies and I talk about all the pluses that come with getting older, how you can learn to stop hustling for…
Sept. 20, 2020
Comparison and Social Media: Can Christians Engage in a Healthy Way?
As my new book, Burden of Better releases this week, in this episode I explore how social media impacts us and I talk about ways God has personally been convicting me over my social media usage. Does time on Facebook alter m…
Sept. 14, 2020
Body Image and Cancer: Walking Through this Unseen Part of the Cancer Journey
Today I talk to my friend, Rachel Czyz about her journey through breast cancer. We visit one aspect of cancer few cover--body image. Rachel and I talk about both the heartache and the redemption she's experienced through her…
Sept. 8, 2020
One Woman Can Change the World: Interview with Ronne Rock
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 an…
Aug. 25, 2020
Idol of Self & Becoming a Wellness Witness: Interview with Kara Osborne
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 treadmi…
Aug. 19, 2020
Defeating Comparison with Worship
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 lo…
June 21, 2020
Hate How You Look in Pictures? Listen to This!
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 …
June 14, 2020
Body Image & Trauma: Discovering Hope & Healing with Jessica Bottle
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 tha…