Today Heather interviews one of her graduates from the Body Image Freedom Framework online course and coaching program named Rachel. Rachel shares her story of feeling like her appearance is what made her accepted. She shares how she slowly and subtly slipped into becoming more and more obsessed and focused on her appearance and her weight as she aged. Rachel relates her story to Gollum from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Gollum became more and more obsessed with having the ring until it destroyed him. But that ring was his power, his worth, and his identity. Similarly, as Rachel looks back on her story she's able to see how her desire for beauty, a certain body size, and acceptance secretly became more important to her than Jesus.

Rachel authentically shares the journey God has taken her on and how she's been learning to walk in freedom with her body, body size, and food. This is part one of a two-part interview. In Friday's episode we'll talk about how Rachel viewed all of life through the lens of her body and how God helped give her new glasses to change her perspective.

If you are interested in learning more about the Body Image Freedom Framework online course and coaching program - or learning how you can get started in January for just $40, go to: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/christian-body-image-course-coaching  At checkout, use the code: START40 on any monthly payment option for the course and coaching. Or reach out to Heather at Heather @comparedtowho.me if you have questions about the program or are wondering if it is right for you.

Looking for other ways to get free from body image issues? Check out Heather's brand new book, The 40-Day Body Image Workbook here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-Day-Body-Image-Workbook-Christian

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