27: Compared to Who? How to Stop Obsessing Over Your Body ft. Heather Creekmore

Is body image a “confidence issue”… or an idol in disguise? In this episode of your body speaks, Dr. Brook sits down with Heather Creekmore—host of the Compared to Who? podcast and author of the 40-Day Body Image Workbook—for a powerful conversation about body image, comparison, and the subtle ways women place their bodies where only God belongs. Heather shares her story—from early dieting and disordered eating patterns to realizing that “fixing” her body would never bring the peace she was chasing. Together, they unpack how body image struggles aren’t solved by becoming “better,” but by returning to identity in Christ and learning to treat the body as a God-designed gift—not a project to perfect. You’ll learn: How body image struggle can function as modern-day idolatry Why “better body = better life” is a lie (even for the most “fit” women) The subtle way women delay spiritual growth until they “feel better” in their bodies How to spot the lies you’ve normalized—and replace them with God’s truth The difference between listening to the soma (God-designed body) vs. the sarx (flesh-driven cravings) One simple first step to start breaking agreement with comparison Heather also shares a practical way she’s learned to “listen” to her body in a new way—starting with blood sugar and regular nourishment—after years of ignoring signals. Free Resource + How to Connect with Heather 🌿 Website: improvebodyimage.com 🎙️ Podcast: Compared to Who? 📚 Books: Available on Amazon (linked through her site) 👥 40-Day Group Journey (starts 2nd week of January): details at improvebodyimage.com ✨ Your body has been trying to tell you something. Find out what it's saying with the free 30-second Body Signal Decoder Assessment. Pick your signal, get your personalized guide straight to your inbox, and finally start making sense of what's going on inside. Get it here: os.drbrooksheehan.com/decoder 🎧 And if you caught the mention of the Talk to Me, Body affirmation card deck during the episode, here's where to grab yours. 63 scripture-anchored cards to help you trust the body God designed for you. Get yours here: drbrooksheehan.com/talk-to-me-body/ 📱 Come say hi on Instagram: @drbrooksheehan ⭐ If this episode spoke to you, would you take a second to leave a five-star review on Apple or Spotify? It helps more women find this show. And more women learning to listen to their bodies is exactly why I do this.