Today Heather answers three listener questions related to body image and self-worth. These questions were taken from the Facebook group "Body Image for Christian Women" (Join anytime and look for opportunities to submit your questions!) Heather's first...
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Anxiety, and Finding Freedom: Whitney’s Story
Whitney touched my heart when she sent me a short message that said this, "I was at the MOPs meeting when you came and spoke. Body image has been a debilitating disease for me for as long as I can remember. I've taken anxiety meds, and gone to Christian therapy......
Why Are There So Many Body Image Issues? (Day 2 of Spring Break Free)
Day Two of the Spring Break Free! Why are there so many body image issues? Today we define some terms. What is body image? Is there a connection between how you look and your body image? What's Body Dsymorphic Disorder? And, finally, why do so many women struggle with...
Spring Break Free Body Image Video Course!
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A Bug on the Windshield: How Body Image Issues Affect Your Future
I pulled out onto the highway and drove at least a mile before I noticed him--a tiny lady bug stuck smack dab in the middle of my windshield! (Isn't it ironic that lady bugs are male? I digress. . .) Attempting to keep my eyes focused on the road and the cars around...
Brittney’s Story: BDD, Mirror Addiction, Anxiety & Freedom
This is a fantastic story from my new friend Brittney. She wrote me this, "I know you probably get lots of emails regarding your AMAZING book “Compared to Who.” I for one am grateful the Lord put this book on your heart. While reading your book I was going through a...
Body Dysmorphic Disorder: How to Find Serenity In Your Relationship With Your Body
The reactions I got when I told my close friends and relatives about writing something for a Christian blog devoted to helping women who are struggling with body image surprised me. Instead of "Way to go!" and "I'm proud of you!" I almost unanimously received the same...