Episodes
April 9, 2020
Bonus-Enough About Me: Interview with Author Jen Oshman
Jen and I talk about how easy it is to be sucked into self-focus in our self-focused culture and how the only true freedom is found in fixing our gaze somewhere other than on ourselves. We also talk about strategies for surv…
April 3, 2020
Is Your Quarantine Goal to Deepen Your Faith: Convo with Phylicia Masonheimer
Today I chat (from quarantine) with Phylicia Masonheimer author of a brand new book, "Stop Calling Me Beautiful: Finding Soul-Deep Strength in a Skin-Deep World." We talk about how to REALLY trust God in the midst of crisis,…
March 25, 2020
Quarantine Survival: My Best Homeschooling, Body Image, ED Recovery, Comparison & Anxiety Handling Tips
Let's get real about this quarantine situation. Today I'll give you my best tips for homeschooling (I've got 7 years of experience), handling anxiety, flaring body image or ED and control issues. We'll talk about it all and …
March 24, 2020
Changing Focus to See Presence of God: Abby McDonald Interview
As we're thrust into uncertain times, we need to see the presence of God in our crazy world, now more than ever! Today I talk to author Abby McDonald. Her brand new book titled, "Shift" is about just that - Changing our focu…
March 12, 2020
Body the Novel, Helping Boys with Body Image: Interview with Author Sean Coons
Love meaningful fiction? Then you'll love this interview with author, Sean Coons who wrote a great book titled, "Body." It's the story of a woman who wrestles body image and finds peace. Sean and I talk about what it's like …
March 5, 2020
Real Women, Real Hope: Daughters, Diets, andReal Women, Real Hope: Daughters, Diets, and Modeling a Healthy Body Image with Kristen Maddux Modeling a Healthy Body Image with Kristen Maddux
What does dieting show our daughters? How can we model a healthy body image for them? Today I talk to my friend, Compared to Who? contributor Kristen Maddux about her journey from being the "Best Dieter" in her Weight Watche…
Feb. 28, 2020
Author Christine Hoover on False Allegiances, Comparison & Following King Jesus
Author Christine Hoover and I talk about how easy it is to give our allegiance to things and concepts that aren't Jesus and how these false allegiances can keep us in the comparison trap. Christine talks about her brand new …
Feb. 19, 2020
6 Ideas for Lent that Don't Involve Food
Do you practice Lent? Though not a required spiritual discipline for a Christian, committing 40 days to intentional spiritual focus can be super helpful if you're trying to find freedom from body image issues or comparison s…
Feb. 17, 2020
Real Women, Real Hope: Mental Health, Diets, Marriage & More with Health Coach Erin Kerry
Integrative Health Coach Erin Kerry and I have a fun conversation about everything from what dieting does to our brains and our marriages to mental health. From Erin's favorite phrase, "You can't digest when you're stressed,…
Feb. 9, 2020
Real Women, Real Hope: Handling & Accepting Change with author Gina Butz
Though I like to keep things mixed up, change is hard! Especially those big, life-altering changes--they can send me into a spiral of emotions. My guest today is Gina Butz, author of the new book, "Making Peace With Change: …
Jan. 27, 2020
Real Women, Real Hope: How Discovering My Purpose Helped Me Find Freedom, Cheri's Story
Today's guest struggled with body image and comparison and used to feel like she was "just" a mom . . .until God showed her something kind of amazing about that word "just." Hear Cheri Fletcher's story of discovering her pur…
Jan. 13, 2020
Real Women, Real Hope: Uncovering Body Image Idolatry Changed Me - Mindy's Story
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 t…
Dec. 30, 2019
New Year, ReNEWed You!
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…
Dec. 26, 2019
Compared to Who? Proven Path to Improve Your Body Image Book Preview
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 …
Dec. 2, 2019
The Burden of Busyness Part 2: Heart Conditions That Drive Our Busyness
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 episo…
Nov. 18, 2019
The Burden of Busyness Part 1
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…
Nov. 4, 2019
Aiming to Bless Not Impress: A Conversation about Comparison with Author Richella Parham
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 …
Oct. 28, 2019
How to Stop Troubleshooting Your Life
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 y…
Oct. 21, 2019
Identity, Depression & Anxiety: How to Find Freedom with Dr. Michelle Bengtson
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, d…
Oct. 7, 2019
Bad Hair Cuts, Bad Hair Days, What to Do if You Stress Over Your Hair
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 answer…
Oct. 7, 2019
What to do if you have CDD: Chronic Disappointment Disorder
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 …
Sept. 25, 2019
Making Peace With Your Body: Interview with Jen DeFrates
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! …
Sept. 16, 2019
How to Hush the Hustle, Part 2
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 en…
Sept. 16, 2019
How to Hush the Hustle, Part 1
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 bodi…