# diet culture (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover diet culture. Page: Feed: --- ## [Practical Tips to Prepare for Pumping at Work](https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/practical-tips-to-prepare-for-pumping) _2026-08-20 · Jenn · Just Jenn: Women’s Health Uncovered_ Preparing ahead of time won’t eliminate every challenge. But it can help you return with a plan, the right equipment and a clearer understanding of the support available to you. ## [Breastfeeding and Returning to Work](https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/breastfeeding-and-returning-to-work) _2026-08-18 · Jenn · Just Jenn: Women’s Health Uncovered_ Today’s conversation is about the immense shift that comes from maternity leave to returning to work, and figuring out how pumping fits into the new daily routine. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210757665/fac57b6eb557fc3f3b12a75899416a7b.mp3) ## [Why Trying Harder Isn't Enough (And What Actually Works)](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/why-trying-harder-isnt-enough-and-what-actually-works) _2026-08-18 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ We've all done it - the new plan, the new resolve, the "this time I mean it." So why does it never stick? In this episode, we dig into why willpower and self-discipline can't fix a body image struggle, because the real issue was never really about the body at all. In this episode best-selling author and podcast host, Heather Creekmore discusses the distinction between managing behavior and… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/7196a02e-1863-4e8d-af84-b4a900f1f73b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [More About Donor Milk and the Milk Bank](https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/more-about-donor-milk-and-the-milk) _2026-08-13 · Jenn · Just Jenn: Women’s Health Uncovered_ Over the past several weeks we’ve been talking about something women know intimately but don’t always say out loud. The burdens we carry. ## [Donor Milk 101 with The Milk Bank](https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/donor-milk-101-with-the-milk-bank) _2026-08-11 · Jenn · Just Jenn: Women’s Health Uncovered_ The Milk Bank joins us today to discuss what donor milk is, how it is donated and used, and ways we can all support families navigating an unexpected feeding plan. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209793664/9438de2130146fa68cceeef077c5bf06.mp3) ## [LIVE with the City Moms: Motherhood, Mental Health & Carrying It All](https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/live-with-the-city-moms-motherhood) _2026-08-04 · Jenn · Just Jenn: Women’s Health Uncovered_ Just Jenn goes live! We met up with the City Moms for a special episode at Coffee at the Crossing in McCordsville, Indiana for an honest conversation about motherhood. At all phases and stages. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208868480/05ed96eef0e7400deb5c2de7530e6fea.mp3) ## [Packing the Backpack Differently](https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/packing-the-backpack-differently) _2026-07-30 · Jenn · Just Jenn: Women’s Health Uncovered_ Over the past several weeks we’ve been talking about something women know intimately but don’t always say out loud. The burdens we carry. ## [The Power of Conversation and Community](https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-power-of-conversation-and-community) _2026-07-28 · Jenn · Just Jenn: Women’s Health Uncovered_ As we wrap up, let’s talk about the power of speaking up. Because let’s be honest, for many of us that’s hard. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204192251/566d76f13518b1b42c11fe2c8f3ee79a.mp3) ## [When the Backpack Finally Hits the Floor](https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/when-the-backpack-finally-hits-the) _2026-07-23 · Jenn · Just Jenn: Women’s Health Uncovered_ There’s a moment most women know — even if we don’t talk about it. It’s that point where you realize you’re doing too many things at once. ## [The Overlooked Emotional Toll of Cancer Care](https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-overlooked-emotional-toll-of) _2026-07-21 · Jenn · Just Jenn: Women’s Health Uncovered_ There’s another part of the experience that often goes unnamed—the emotional weight that surrounds cancer care, especially for women [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204190401/add9f6b09bd521cc2ef18ecc2f77eb7d.mp3) ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/c69BmLqeuuMH) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [The Things We Put Off (And Why)](https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/the-things-we-put-off-and-why) _2026-07-16 · Jenn · Just Jenn: Women’s Health Uncovered_ The part that still stops me isn’t the tumor. It’s that she never told us it was there. ## [Conditions Women Put Off for Too Long](https://thisisjustjenn.substack.com/p/conditions-women-put-off-for-too) _2026-07-14 · Jenn · Just Jenn: Women’s Health Uncovered_ We’re talking about everyday things. Symptoms that we easily brush off because we don’t want to be a burden. But when little things add up, that can lead to more complex treatment needs. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204188389/ff5e0db40a17c4167a8ec868a742dac1.mp3) ## [The Real Reason You're Still Stuck in Body Image or Other Issues for Christian Women](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/the-real-reason-youre-still-stuck-in-body-image-or-other-issues-for-christian-women) _2026-06-16 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Have you ever felt completely stuck when it comes to body image, or really ANY area where you just can't get unstuck, no matter what boxes you check? In this episode, Heather Creekmore dives into the underlying reasons we stay stuck and offers a biblically-rooted path toward true freedom. Episode Highlights Why Do We Get Stuck? Exploring the feeling of desperation and stuckness, especially around… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/59931e1a-f1af-4cc1-9f64-b45f010ae967/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Stop the Self-Judgment Shame Cycle: For Perfectionists Who Tend to Be Hard on Themselves](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/stop-the-self-judgment-shame-cycle-for-perfectionists-who-tend-to-be-hard-on-themselves) _2026-06-09 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Are you tired of shouldering the weight of impossible standards and harsh self-judgment? This week on the podcast, Shannon Popkin returns for an honest conversation about judging-especially the way perfectionists measure themselves with a critical, merciless scoop. In this compassionate and insightful episode, you'll hear: - Why "judge not" is more nuanced than you might think, and how the Bible… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/79ece851-e2d2-409e-9f8c-b45501024a40/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Cultivating Peace: Understanding Anxiety, Control, and God's Design feat: Nichole Suvar](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/nichole-suvar-anxiety) _2026-06-02 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Are anxious thoughts stealing your peace? Do you find yourself trapped in a cycle of worry, perfectionism, or rigid control-sometimes without even realizing it? You're not alone, and you don't have to face this struggle in silence. In this episode, the conversation dives deep into the pervasive reality of anxiety-what it feels like, why so many of us miss the signs, and how faith intersects with… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/49d7184d-26c5-4640-86ab-b45500eec2e0/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Is Your Self Talk Like an Apple Watch or Oura Ring? God’s Grace vs. Self-Condemnation](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/are-you-an-apple-watch-or-oura-ring-god-s-grace-vs-self-condemnation) _2026-05-26 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Have you ever noticed how your Apple Watch pushes you to "close your rings" no matter what kind of day you're having? It's always about hitting the goal, finishing the task, and sometimes leaving no room for hard days, stress, or life's natural fluctuations. Now, compare that to the Oura Ring, which considers your context-how much sleep you got, your stress levels, and even suggests you prioritize… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/46a00c80-49b5-40da-aa27-b43b012c3c5e/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Forgiving Clothes? The Gospel of Good Bodies and Combatting Body Shame by Exposing a Misuse of Religious Language](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/forgiving-clothes-the-gospel-of-good-bodies-and-combatting-body-shame-by-exposing-a-misuse-of-religious-language) _2026-05-19 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Why do we want our clothes to be forgiving ? In this thought-provoking episode, Heather Creekmore unpacks the deeper meaning behind the fashion world's favorite words-like "forgiving" and "flattering"-and explores why so many of us feel pressure to make our bodies fit a narrow standard. Do our clothes really have the power to absolve us, or is there something bigger at play? Join Heather Creekmore… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/c8e2f66b-32d9-4fa8-91e1-b43b012c355d/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Is Your Food Plan a Religion? How Optavia & Weigh Down Workshop Promote the Religion of Worshipping Good Bodies](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/is-your-food-plan-too-religious-how-optavia-weigh-down-workshop-promote-the-religion-of-worshipping-good-bodies) _2026-05-12 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Are you curious about how diet programs sneak religious language into their sales pitch? Ever wondered why joining a weight loss plan at church can feel surprisingly similar to joining a church itself? On today's episode, Heather Creekmore continues her powerful series, "The Gospel of Good Bodies," and exposes the insidious ways that popular diet programs like Optavia and the old Weigh Down… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/6c58bce4-0897-4f39-8a85-b43b012c2d1a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Gospel of Good Bodies: Listening for the Religious Language in Dieting, Wellness and Fashion](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/gospel-of-good-bodies-listening-for-the-religious-language-in-dieting-wellness-and-fashion) _2026-05-05 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Are you "being bad" for eating cake or looking for "guilt-free" foods? In this eye-opening episode, Heather Creekmore uncovers how modern diet culture has borrowed religious language-like sin, guilt, and temptation-and transformed eating into a moral battleground. Discover why labels like "clean eating" or "cheat days" aren't just diet lingo but clues to a whole alternate religion we unknowingly… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/aac8c804-4926-4461-b4df-b43b012c04c4/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Breaking Free from the Religion of Dieting: Tara's Story of Body Image, Faith, and True Freedom](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/breaking-free-from-the-religion-of-dieting-taras-story-of-body-image-faith-and-true-freedom) _2026-04-28 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ In this powerful episode, Heather Creekmore introduces listeners to Tara, a real woman whose life has been radically transformed by putting God at the center of her struggle with body image and food. Tara shares her deeply personal journey-from coping with anxiety and depression in childhood, wrestling with perfectionism and body image in competitive gymnastics, battling addiction, and eventually,… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/b1f6e454-27af-429b-b48d-b43901443169/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/s85ovfYHaNd1) _2026-04-28 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [Made to Magnify: Choosing Jesus Over Self in a Self-Focused World featuring Morgan Krueger](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/made-to-magnify-choosing-jesus-over-self-in-a-self-focused-world-featuring-morgan-krueger) _2026-04-21 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ In this episode of Compared to Who? , Heather Creekmore welcomes Morgan Krueger to discuss the idea of living for something greater than ourselves, particularly through a Christ-centered lens. Morgan Krueger shares her personal journey from seeking the approval of others and wrestling with identity, to finding freedom in magnifying the Lord above all else-even during seasons of major life… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/1231659b-f1fc-40cc-a95f-b42d00e49e82/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Is it Good to Be a Woman? Exploring What the Bible Says About Women with Jen Oshman](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/is-it-good-to-be-a-woman-exploring-what-the-bible-says-about-women-with-jen-oshman) _2026-04-14 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ In this deeply honest and theologically rich episode, Heather Creekmore welcomes Jen Oshman-author, missionary, and mom of four daughters-to tackle a question many women silently struggle with: Is it good that I was born a woman? Together, they candidly explore how issues of body image, shame, and the cultural pressures of womanhood can lead to deep-seated doubts and frustration. Drawing from… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/76d71e52-bf88-430d-a442-b426011682be/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Mornings Matter: How to Create a Morning Routine that Sets You Up for a Great Day Featuring Jennifer Dukes Lee](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/mornings-matter-how-to-create-a-morning-routine-that-sets-you-up-for-a-great-day-featuring-jennifer-dukes-lee) _2026-04-07 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Do you struggle with your mornings? Are you tired of feeling behind before your day even begins? In this inspiring episode of the Compared to Who? podcast, Heather Creekmore welcomes bestselling author Jennifer Dukes Lee to discuss her newest book, "How to Love Your Morning: Faith-Filled Habits to Build Joy and Purpose One Day at a Time." \* Together, they unpack the powerful connections between… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/c0c8493b-3747-4d52-9744-b4240103066c/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [The Story That Changes Everything: Living Free While You're Waiting for Weight Loss - Series Finale ep 20](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/wfw-ep-20-telling-yourself-a-different-story) _2026-04-03 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ In this powerful Easter episode of Compared to Who?, we celebrate the resurrection of Christ and explore what it means for our weight-loss journey-and for our whole lives. Heather wraps up the Waiting for Weight Loss series by challenging listeners to rethink the stories they tell themselves about body image, freedom, and fulfillment. Are you waiting for a "glorious day" when the scale reflects… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/b17cc025-bdb2-4089-95e0-b4170129b564/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [When the Desire to Lose Weight Overwhelms: What to Do When You're "Feeling" Fat. WfW Epsiode 19](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/when-the-desire-to-lose-weight-overwhelms-what-to-do-when-youre-feeling-fat-wfw-epsiode-19) _2026-04-01 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Heather Creekmore continues the "Waiting for Weight Loss" series with a vulnerable conversation about our emotions, body image, and why those days we wake up feeling "fat" are almost never about our bodies at all. As Lent comes to a close, Heather Creekmore challenges the popular notion that "fat" is a feeling, digging into the reasons behind bad body image days, body checking, and the emotional… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/744ce352-728c-4395-99b6-b417010f6011/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Is That Voice Condemnation or Conviction? Understanding the Difference on Your Weight Loss Journey WfW Ep 18](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/is-that-voice-condemnation-or-conviction-understanding-the-difference-on-your-weight-loss-journey-wfw-ep-18) _2026-03-30 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Heather Creekmore dives deep into the commonly misunderstood difference between condemnation and conviction-especially when it comes to food, eating habits, and our journeys around body image and weight loss. Drawing from her 40-Day Body Image Workbook, Heather Creekmore unpacks why so many of us feel trapped in shame and guilt over our choices and how to discern whether the voices in our heads… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/3e67eb31-98ef-48ff-91d0-b417010ad18e/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Are You Focused on Growing or Shrinking? Not Missing What's Important on Your Weight Loss Journey Wfw Episode 17](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/are-you-focused-on-growing-or-shrinking-not-missing-whats-important-on-your-weight-loss-journey-wfw-episode-17) _2026-03-27 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ In this inspiring episode of Compared to Who?, Heather Creekmore tackles a powerful question: Are you focusing on growing or shrinking ? As part of the Waiting for Weight Loss series and with Easter just around the corner, Heather invites listeners to rethink their priorities and reminds us that our purpose isn't centered around our body size or weight loss journey. Key Topics Covered: Why your… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/f3cfaffe-7fa5-4d3f-8aa4-b4170107d26e/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Getting Out of Your Head: Overcoming Swirling Negative Thoughts or Obsession Waiting for Weight Loss Ep 16](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/wfw-episode-16-get-out-of-head) _2026-03-25 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ In this episode, Heather Creekmore continues the "Waiting for Weight Loss" series and dives deep into the challenge of getting out of your own head when it comes to body image struggles. Heather Creekmore shares a real, recent experience from her 20th wedding anniversary trip, revealing how old patterns of comparison, insecurity, and the "body image contest" can still crop up-even after years of… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/d17aa22b-adf1-4baa-9257-b41000fa083d/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Just a Little More Beauty, Lord - A Poem, Waiting for Weight Loss Series Episode 15](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/just-a-little-more-beauty-lord-a-poem-waiting-for-weight-loss-series-episode-15) _2026-03-23 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ In this episode of Compared to Who? Heather shares a personal poem called, "Just a Little More Beauty, Lord," that highlights her journey of recognizing the idolatry of seeking physical beauty. She opens up about how God showed her that her pursuit of a smaller body stemmed from idolatry. Heather's poem is a powerful reflection of her growth and transformation, as she learns to find her worth in… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/9717a2b4-d1da-41e0-86ae-b40f01679c80/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [When Weight Loss Becomes an Idol: Recognizing Body Image Idolatry and Finding Spiritual Rest WfW Series Ep 14](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/when-weight-loss-becomes-an-idol-recognizing-body-image-idolatry-and-finding-spiritual-rest-wfw-series-ep-14) _2026-03-20 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ This may be the most important episode in the Waiting for Weight Loss Series. Today, host Heather Creekmore dives deep into the topic of body idolatry and the spiritual dynamics behind an over-desire for weight loss and body change. Raised in a Christian home, Heather Creekmore shares how her pursuit of body transformation became a central idol in her life, promising fictitious "salvation" that… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/d26ebec6-4d8f-4b67-8cdc-b40f0165b8b3/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9AL61jS4xWqZ) _2026-03-20 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [Sustainable Weight Loss: Finding Balance Beyond Quick Fixes Waiting for Weight Loss Episode 13](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/wfw-episode-13-sustainability) _2026-03-18 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Today, Heather Creekmore explores the concept of sustainability in our approach to weight loss, health, and spiritual growth. She unpacks how our cultural obsession with quick fixes and urgent physical transformation is often driven by fear, impatience, and even greed-rather than lasting, loving stewardship of our bodies. Heather Creekmore shares her own experiences with unsustainable health… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/9a2e8e42-9ce6-4b28-9767-b40f01644567/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Healing Your Relationship with Exercise: Waiting for Weight Loss Series Episode 12](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/wfw-episode-12-exercise) _2026-03-16 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Today, host Heather Creekmore dives into the topic of exercise-addressing our complicated relationships with movement, why we often see exercise as punishment or penance for our eating habits, and how to shift towards a healthier, more joyful perspective. Heather Creekmore shares personal experiences and practical questions to help listeners honor their bodies, keep priorities straight, and… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/61699301-84eb-434c-a08c-b40501502e82/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [SE5 - Ep6: Binge Eating as a coping mechanism with Stephanie Michele](https://linnt.substack.com/p/se5-ep6-binge-eating-coping-mechanism-stephanie-michele) _2026-03-15 · Linn Thorstensson · Joyful + Nourishment_ I had the opportunity to speak with Stefanie Michele , whose work I have been following for some time and who is one of these people with an amazing gift with words. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/190400619/66629bbdda3375da3e455344c47c295c.mp3) ## [View Food as a Good Gift: Building a Healthy Theology of Eating and Body Image, Ep. 11 Waiting for Weight Loss Series](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/wfw-episode-11-food) _2026-03-13 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Today, Heather Creekmore guides listeners through a transformative conversation about our mindset toward food, rooted in biblical truth. If you've ever felt trapped by diet culture's rules or found yourself struggling with your relationship with food and body image, this episode is for you. Heather addresses the core fears and misconceptions many women face-seeing food as an enemy rather than a… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/1784040e-b333-470d-9817-b3fd012a18fc/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Small Supportive Habits: The Key to Sustainable Weight Loss and Wellness for Christian Women Ep 10 Waiting for Weight Loss Series](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/wfw-episode-10-small-suportive) _2026-03-11 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ In today's episode, "Small Supportive Habits for Lasting Change," Heather Creekmore continues the Waiting for Weight Loss series, focusing on how small, supportive choices can lead to healthier habits and lasting transformation. Learn why quick fixes and restrictive diets rarely deliver long-term results, and how gentle, health-promoting habits-like adding a daily walk, drinking more water, or… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/9b7eaea6-f39d-40f6-be77-b3fd0128ffd4/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [How to Desire Body Change Without Self-Hate: Embracing Acceptance While Pursuing Goals, Ep 9 Waiting for Weight Loss Series](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/how-to-desire-body-change-without-self-hate-embracing-acceptance-while-pursuing-goals-ep-9-waiting-for-weight-loss-series) _2026-03-09 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Welcome back to the "Waiting for Weight Loss" Lenten series on the Compared to Who? Podcast! In this heartfelt episode, host Heather Creekmore dives deep into the challenge so many face: How can we desire body change or weight loss while still honoring, loving, and accepting the bodies we have-right now? Episode Highlights: Heather Creekmore unpacks why self-hatred is NOT a biblical motivator for… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/e82b5899-5945-4808-b8c6-b3fd01267220/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Why Patience is Key to Weight Loss Goals (and Spiritual Growth) Waiting for Weight Loss Episode 8](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/why-patience-is-key-to-weight-loss-goals-and-spiritual-growth-waiting-for-weight-loss-episode-8) _2026-03-06 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ In Episode 8 of the "Compared to Who?" podcast, host Heather Creekmore dives into the theme of patience during the weight loss journey. She shares personal stories, including memories from her childhood, and discusses how impatience often leads us into unhealthy cycles of extreme dieting and disappointment. Heather highlights why slow and steady progress is not only more sustainable but ultimately… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/f0536b2d-c686-4f6c-a7f6-b40300fbb22a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Body Issues vs. Body Image Issues: How to Tell the Difference, Waiting for Weight Loss Ep. 7](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/body-issues-vs-body-image-issues-how-to-tell-the-difference-waiting-for-weight-loss-ep-7) _2026-03-04 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Ready to tackle one of the most confusing topics on your body image journey? In this powerful episode of the Waiting for Weight Loss series, host Heather Creekmore breaks down the critical difference between body issues and body image issues -and why this distinction can completely shift how you approach your weight loss and self-acceptance goals. Drawing from 15 years of experience teaching… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/2377c0b8-d6b2-4c43-bed1-b3fb011223ca/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Break Free from Negative Self Talk: Waiting for Weight Loss Series Ep 6](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/break-free-from-negative-self-talk-waiting-for-weight-loss-series-ep-6) _2026-03-02 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ In this powerful episode of Compared to Who? , Heather Creekmore takes a deep dive into one of the most important (and personal) topics discussed in our community-negative self-talk. Are you your own harshest critic? Do you find it easy to be kind to others but unbearable when it comes to your own reflection? This episode is for you! Heather openly explores the critical inner dialogue that many of… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/c448a753-6989-4091-b0b4-b3fb010fbce6/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Exhale: You Have Great Purpose Today, Waiting for Weight Loss Series Ep 5](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/exhale-you-have-great-purpose-today-waiting-for-weight-loss-series-ep-5) _2026-02-27 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Welcome back to the "Compared to Who?" podcast! In today's episode, host Heather Creekmore continues the Waiting for Weight Loss series, taking us through the third "exhale": Establishing Your Purpose. Episode Highlights: Heather Creekmore gets real about her longtime struggle with believing that she needed to "fix" her body before stepping into her God-given purpose. She addresses the… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/3228b003-525e-45fa-a21a-b3fb010d132b/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Exhale: Establishing Your Real Identity - Waiting for Weight Loss Series Ep. 4](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/exhale-establing-your-real-identity-waiting-for-weight-loss-series-ep-4) _2026-02-25 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ Welcome back to the Compared to Who? podcast and our ongoing series, Waiting for Weight Loss. In today's episode, Heather Creekmore shares a powerful story about a time when her identity-literally-was stolen, setting the stage for an honest discussion about our true identity in Christ. Episode Highlights: Heather Creekmore opens up with a personal experience of being mugged and losing her physical… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/4cb2b6a8-308f-4572-8cbe-b3fb0108c6e3/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Exhale: Establishing Your Worth; Waiting for Weight Loss Episode 3](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/exhale-establishing-your-worth-waiting-for-weight-loss-episode-3) _2026-02-23 · 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… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/4a0445d3-7738-45ad-9596-b3f60157d421/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [SE5 - Ep5: The relationship we have with excercise with Gillian Hood](https://linnt.substack.com/p/se5-ep5-the-relationship-we-have) _2026-02-22 · Linn Thorstensson · Joyful + Nourishment_ In this episode I speak with my former Centre for Mindful Eating board member colleague. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/188707801/58705815c71fd38dcbfdbeb2a36e88dd.mp3) ## [Are You Tired, Too? Episode 2 of Waiting for Weight Loss Series](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/are-you-tired-too-episode-2-of-waiting-for-weight-loss-series) _2026-02-20 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ 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… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/0146cd05-057a-4692-b669-b3f6015379ec/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Can You Relate? Have You Been Waiting for Weight Loss? Ep. 1 WfW Series](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/can-you-relate-have-you-been-waiting-for-weight-loss-ep-1-wfw-series) _2026-02-18 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ 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… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/860ca35e-e7cc-4572-ad04-b3f40181cf16/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [Are You Waiting for Weight Loss? New Lent Series](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/are-you-waiting-for-weight-loss-new-lent-series) _2026-02-17 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ 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… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/0b91a3f3-3f39-4edc-be9b-b3f00174173f/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [S8- Ep.5: PERIMENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE, IF YOU’RE EATING LESS AND TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT, HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empoweredrx/episodes/S8--Ep-5-PERIMENOPAUSE-AND-MENOPAUSE--IF-YOURE-EATING-LESS-AND-TRYING-TO-LOSE-WEIGHT--HERES-WHAT-YOU-NEED-TO-KNOW-e3f5pf0) _2026-02-16 · Empowered RX · Finding Food & Fitness Freedom: An Empowered RX Podcast_ PERIMENOPAUSE AND MENOPAUSE: IF YOU’RE EATING LESS AND TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ⬇️ If you are in perimenopause or menopause and your body feels different, and your response has been to adjust food or increase output, we need to talk. The most common complaints I get from women are not just “ weight gain.” It is waking up at 2 a.m. wired. It is feeling puffy no matter how… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1094f1dc/podcast/play/115581856/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-16%2F5a9a4417-5188-d220-bd57-18fac976433e.m4a) ## [If we can't love our bodies, can we at least tolerate them?](https://linnt.substack.com/p/if-we-cant-love-our-bodies-can-we) _2026-02-15 · Linn Thorstensson · Joyful + Nourishment_ In January the Diet ads and noise tend to be louder than any other time of the year. ## [How to Listen to Your Body Without Guilt: Faith-Based Insights for True Health with Dr. Brook Sheehan](https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/how-to-listen-to-your-body-without-guilt-faith-based-insights-for-true-health-with-dr-brook-sheehan) _2026-02-10 · Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women_ 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… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/4d580e78-5202-408f-93f6-afa200e1c5bf/e0121af2-4230-460e-987b-b3e900f6871a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6c2c1219-2a53-4eae-afee-afa200e1e606) ## [SE5 - Ep 4: Binge Eating & ADHD with Marcie Desmond](https://linnt.substack.com/p/se5-ep-4-binge-eating-and-adhd-with) _2026-02-08 · Linn Thorstensson · Joyful + Nourishment_ In this episode I speak with my friend and colleague Marcie Desmond. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/187240440/b2b50ab4bc411511f35a946b4b65a31d.mp3)