Welcome back to Fierce Calling! In this important episode, host Doris Swift welcomes guest Heather Creekmore—a writer, speaker, coach, and the host of the popular “Compared to Who?” podcast—to talk about a struggle many women face but rarely speak about openly: body image. Heather shares her deeply personal journey, beginning in childhood and traveling through years of dieting, disordered eating, and the belief that changing her body would finally bring happiness. Even marriage and motherhood didn’t resolve her struggle—until a message about modern-day idolatry led to a powerful awakening in her heart.

Heather unpacks how cultural messages fuel our obsession with appearance, how comparison steals our joy, and why true freedom comes from understanding our God-given identity—not from pursuing the latest health trend or fitting into a certain pair of jeans. She also dives into her work coaching women, The 40-Day Body Image Workbook, and her devotional Aging Gratefully.

And you’ll love the story about her memorable appearance on Netflix’s “Nailed It!”—and what it taught her about real freedom.

Whether you’ve battled body image insecurities, comparison in any area of your life, or the pressures of aging in a looks-obsessed world, this honest and hope-filled conversation will inspire you to pursue joy, purpose, and your fierce calling right where you are. Get ready for truths, laughter, encouragement, and the reminder that you are so much more than a number on a scale or a face in the mirror.

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Episode Highlights and Takeaways …

00:00 Unexpected Struggles with Eating Disorders

08:13 “Discovering Modern Idolatry Challenges”

14:37 “Overcoming Idolatry and Distractions”

19:11 Challenging Self-Worth and Body Image

22:48 Love Language Pitfalls for Women

28:05 Diet Trends Roller Coaster

38:01 Encouragement, Laughter, and Scale Reality

40:56 “Aging Gracefully Through Inner Beauty”

44:17 “Inner Beauty Over Outer Appearance”

51:51 “Wisdom through Experience and Guidance”

54:47 “Baking Show: Embrace Imperfection”

01:00:50 “Community and Connection for Women”

Connect with Heather!

You can connect with Heather through her website and social media links below:

Website: https://www.improvebodyimage.com

https://www.facebook.com/heathercreekmoreblog

https://www.youtube.com/comparedtowho

https://www.instagram.com/comparedtowho

https://www.pinterest.com/comparedtowho/

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/compared-to-who/id1448403677

Heather Creekmore writes and speaks hope to thousands of women each week, inspiring them to stop comparing and start living. She’s the host of the Compared to Who? podcast and the author of four books, including The 40-Day Body Image Workbook: Hope for Christian Women Who’ve Tried Everything and Aging Gratefully , a new devotional on aging for women in midlife. Heather has been featured on Fox News, Huff Post, Morning Dose, Church Leaders, For Every Mom, and dozens of other shows and podcasts. But she’s best recognized from her appearance as a contestant on the Netflix hit show, Nailed It. Heather and her fighter-pilot-turned-pastor husband, Eric, have four children and live in Austin, Texas. Connect with Heather at: www.improvebodyimage.com

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Breaking Free From Body Image Struggles and Leaning Into Aging Gratefully with Heather Creekmore