Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women

In this episode of Compared to Who?, Heather Creekmore invites listeners to take a deeply-needed exhale from the relentless messages around body image and self-worth that the world sends our way. Building on the "Waiting for Weight Loss" series, Heather opens up about her own struggles with feeling valuable through fitness and body changes, and the letdown that follows when external goals don’t bring the internal peace we’re promised.
Heather dives into the concept of "monetized insecurity"—the way industries profit from our feelings of inadequacy—and breaks down why finding your worth in God, not in weight loss or body perfection, is the only path that leads to real security and rest.
You’ll walk away with:
Practical breathwork exercises for grounding and relaxation

A guided prayer for internalizing your true value

An honest look at cultural lies vs. God’s unchanging truth about your worth

Reflective questions to revisit whenever you need a reminder that you are already loved, worthy, and enough

Key Question:
Whose message is easier for you to believe: monetized insecurity or God's message of worth beyond what you measure?
Call to Action
Ready to break free from the pressure and join a supportive, faith-based community on your journey?
Join the Waiting for Weight Loss Community—it’s totally free! Connect with others for real conversations, encouragement, and support as you dig into what it means to find worth beyond the scale.
👉 waitingforweightloss.com
Don’t forget: Take time this week to breathe, pray, and reflect on where your value comes from. Then, come join the conversation in our community—we can’t wait to meet you there!
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Are you exhausted, hoping for the next miracle plan to finally work? In this episode, Heather Creekmore gets real about the emotional toll of constantly chasing weight loss, sharing personal stories about everything from Special K diets to cottage cheese pizza and the roller coaster of hope and disappointment.
Heather Creekmore discusses:
The overwhelming pressure brought on by social media and the constant marketing of new supplements and gadgets

How the pursuit of “fixing” your body can feel like a never-ending DIY project

The impact of aging on body image expectations and responsibilities, especially for women

The spiritual aspect of exhaustion, questioning whether the battle has taken too much from us and reminding listeners that our identity and value are found in Christ—not in achieving a specific body goal

Biblical insight on rest, referencing Jesus’ words in Matthew 11:28-30, and the invitation to find a refreshing, restorative break instead of a relentless treadmill

How pursuing goals from a place of rest (rather than stress and striving) could transform your weight loss journey

Ready to exhale and approach your goals from a new angle?
Join the ongoing conversation in the free Waiting for Weight Loss community: waitingforweightloss.com. Episodes drop Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during Lent.
Resources & Links
Waiting for Weight Loss Community (waitingforweightloss.com)

This is a private app available for community engagement

Takeaway:
You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through weight loss. Jesus offers real rest—no more holding your breath.
Subscribe, join the community, and continue this journey toward peace-filled progress.
Connect:
Podcast: Compared to Who?

Community: Waiting for Weight Loss (waitingforweightloss.com)

Next Episode:
We’ll dig deeper into practical ways you can exhale and rest in your journey—don’t miss it!
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In this kickoff episode from the "Waiting for Weight Loss" series, Heather Creekmore shares her deeply personal journey with body image, dieting, and seeking value through weight loss. From childhood memories of self-critique, through dieting routines, relationship struggles, motherhood, aging, and finally, a shift in perspective toward faith and lasting hope, Heather invites listeners to reflect on their own stories. She encourages women to join the new online community, engage honestly about their desires, and find out they're not alone in this battle. The episode ends with a prayer and an invitation to process what waiting for weight loss really means during Lent.
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Join the Conversation:
Visit waitingforweightloss.com to connect with other women and explore this journey together.
Listen & Subscribe:
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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 what’s truly important while acknowledging your goals for body change—whether that’s weight loss, looking younger, or any other transformation you’ve been hoping for or working toward.
Throughout Lent, you'll get 20 short, practical podcast episodes—three each week—full of encouragement, strategy, daily prayers, and honest conversations about body image, food, and faith. Today, Heather shares her own experience, inviting listeners to consider the difference between healthy goals and making body change an idol. If you’ve been obsessing over jeans that don’t fit or other physical goals, you’ll find hope and help here.
**Join the Waiting for Weight Loss Community!**
For the first time, we’ve created a private, secure community (not on social media) where you can connect, ask questions, discuss episode topics, and find resources. To join, simply visit Waitingforweightloss.com and drop your email in the form and you'll get instructions on how to join.
Topics this season will include:
- How to keep your goals grounded
- Why God gave us bodies
- Discipline as a servant, not a savior
- What scripture really says about body size and transformation
- How to rightly order the desire for change
This is your opportunity to walk the journey with others who get it. Invite a friend, bring your questions, and join a supportive space focused on wholehearted health (body, soul, and spirit), keeping Jesus—not weight loss—as your primary hope.
**Don’t forget**: Whether you’re new to Lent or just want a 40-day journey for your heart before Easter, sign up for our private community at waitingforweightloss.com ! Let’s start a conversation, support one another, and find true freedom together.
Tune in tomorrow for Day 1 of this transformative series—and invite someone you love to join!
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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 your body—addressing misconceptions, fears, and spiritual questions that often come up in conversations about health and self-care.
Dr. Brook Sheehan shares her powerful personal story, including growing up in a conventional medical model, her diagnosis with cerebral palsy, and her journey to becoming a chiropractor. Through her experiences, Dr. Brook discusses how she moved from ignoring her body’s signals to idolizing health—and finally, to navigating a balanced, grace-filled approach to honoring the wisdom God built into our bodies.
Highlights include:
The difference between bodily wisdom and New Age thinking from a Christian perspective

How tuning into simple “this or that” decisions each day can help rebuild trust with your body

Destigmatizing emotional eating and recognizing that body signals aren’t always black and white

Practical cues to listen for—like cravings, random sneezing, and dry skin—and how to respond with compassion and wisdom

Encouragement for everyone who feels “broken” or out of touch with what their body needs

The importance of grace over perfection in both spiritual and physical health

Dr. Brook also offers her “Body Signal Decoder” as a valuable resource for listeners who want to decode common body signals from a holistic perspective, covering physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual pillars.
Where to Find Dr. Brook Sheehan:
Instagram & all resources: @drbrooksheehan

Ready to step out of comparison and into living with more compassion toward your body? This episode is for you!
For community, encouragement, and support this Lent, check out the “Waiting for Weight Loss” series and free community at waitingforweightloss.com launching Tuesday, February 17!
Thank you for tuning in to Compared to Who?—where we’re always learning to stop comparing and start living!
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