In Compared to Who? the Podcats Season 3, Episode 2: 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...
Body Image Idolatry
Podcast: What is Body Image Idolatry
Ever heard of the term, "Body Image Idolatry?" I sure hadn't. I wrestled body image and comparison issues for years, believing I'd heard all the "Christian" answers to my body image issues. But, it wasn't until I heard Dr. Tim Keller, former pastor of Redeemer...
Unveiling the All or Nothing Mentality to Improve Your Body Image
Confession time. Just over a year ago, I had a photo album on my phone titled “thinspiration.” You’ve probably already deduced the photos were a collection of ladies that I completely and totally envied. Celebrities. Friends. Personal trainers. Even a frenemy. The...
Can You Really Have A Better Body Image Without A Better Body?
What does progress towards freedom really look like? Is anyone actually getting better without getting more beautiful? I can truly tell you now, by the grace of God, I am more whole in my body image now than I ever have been before. I wrote my beginning story here,...
How Not To Handle Fear of Fat
I had another “fat” day. A day when I could feel every micron of fleshy flaw and no number of changed outfits could erase it. Insecurity started to creep up as I packed my bags for a ladies retreat. You guys, I’m discouraged that I’m still fighting the same battle. Do...
What a Burning Desire for a Better Body Reveals
One month after our wedding day, my new husband picked me up at the Fresno airport which we lovingly referred to as FAT (well because that's actually it's acronym). I had been gone for several days, so we made small talk about my travels in the car. Then, with a sort...
To Clothes I’m Saving for When My Hot Body Returns: A Break-up Letter
Dear Clothes I'm Saving for When My Hot Body Returns: I hate to do it. No, really, I do. I've kept you, size four cocktail dress, in the shadows of my closet for 14 years now. And, you--lined-black dress slacks--you've been draped over that hanger for so long, I...
What’s the Difference Between Staying Healthy and Body Image Obsession?
Here's the most popular question I get asked via email and everywhere I speak. It has to do with figuring out the difference between staying healthy and body image obsession. If you're wondering where the line is, read this! Dear Heather: I feel like I need to stay...
Esther: Beauty for a Purpose
As far as Bible stories go, Esther has always been one of my favorites. A young girl is plucked from the masses as the next queen. She gets a year of spa treatments and then a chance to win a king's affection. How glamorous and exciting! And, how totally random that...
When Women In Your Church Wrestle Body Image: 4 Things to Say
I sat at the edge of the table, not fully committed to the group of women already crowded around it. I love getting to know women at the MOPS and women's groups where I speak, but, sometimes, I like to just listen to their conversations first. "Oh she really has a...