THRIVE Episode 21: Interview with Heather Creekmore
Hello Everyone and Welcome back! We’re in the middle of a series talking about body image.
Body Image is a component of self-esteem. Approximately 80% of U.S. women don't like how they look.
Our perception of our body influences our mental health, our physical health, how we take care of ourselves, and how we relate to others. Those with a negative body image have a higher chance of developing an eating disorder and will often suffer from depression, low self-esteem, and obsessions with weight loss.
Body image statistics prove many people, even those as young as age 10, are sensitive and vulnerable to critical thoughts about themselves.
Last week, we talked with Jamie Young and discussed unhealthy and negative body image.
Today we’re continuing the conversation with my friend, speaker and author, Heather Creekmore.
Through her ministry -Compared to Who?-- Heather Creekmore writes and speaks hope to thousands of women each week, inspiring them to stop comparing and find their true purpose in Christ. Heather and her fighter-pilot-turned-pastor husband, Eric, live in Austin, Texas with their four children and a dog named Violet. In her free time, Heather homeschools, shops clearance racks, and competes on Netflix baking shows. Heather’s first book also titled Compared to Who?, encourages women to uncover the spiritual root of body image issues and find freedom. Her second book titled, “The Burden of Better: How a Comparison-Free Life Leads to Peace, Joy & Rest” releases this September.
You can find Heather : Podcast www.comparedtowho.me/podcast | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
In our conversation, we discuss:
What makes a body image positive?
Heather's steps to freedom
How does comparison influence body image?
Resources :
Tim Keller - The Freedom of Forgetfulness
Christine Hoover - With All Your Heart
Heather's Book : Compared to Who?
Thank you for joining me this week on the Thrive: Mental Health and the Art of Living Free. Make sure to visit my podcast where you can subscribe to the show on iTunes or Stitcher so you never miss a show. Hey, while you’re at it, help me out by adding some stars to the rating and tell a friend about the show.
Be sure to tune in next week, where we continue the conversation about body image!
Have a great week!