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Jan. 27, 2026

Jen Lilley’s Powerful Bulimia Recovery Story: Faith, Eating Disorders, and Finding Freedom

In this incredibly raw and hope-filled episode, actress Jen Lilley (Hallmark Channel, Great American Family, Days of Our Lives, The Artist ) sits down with host Heather Creekmore to share the full story behind her 15-year bat...
Jan. 20, 2026

How AI-Generated Photos Impact Body Image, Comparison, and Faith: Understanding the Dangers of Altered Images

Are AI images fooling you? They're everywhere. Perhaps you saw all those cute "candy cane" body suit photos and thought, "That looks fun." Or, maybe you posted one yourself! In this thought-provoking episode, Heather Creekmor...
Jan. 13, 2026

Faith-Based Coaching: 2 Essential Tips for Achieving Health Goals Without Sacrificing Spiritual Wellness

Are you ready to kick off your year by finally pursuing health goals—without sacrificing your spiritual well-being in the process? In this powerful episode, Heather Creekmore shares her two most effective coaching tips to hel...
Jan. 9, 2026

I Finally Heard the Truth About My Body Struggles: Tephanie's Story (Real Women, Real Stories)

We have so much information about health, our bodies, and what will make us feel better, coming at us from every direction. If you're ready to finally hear the truth, this episode is for you. Today, host Heather Creekmore wel...
Jan. 6, 2026

Body Image Freedom Stories: Real Women Share Their Journeys from Obsession and Frustration to Lasting Change

Welcome to a powerful and heartfelt episode of the Compared to Who? podcast, hosted by Heather Creekmore. In this episode, Heather chats with three real women—Patricia, Diane, and Jess—who have courageously walked through coa...
Jan. 2, 2026

How to Set Hope-Filled Goals in 2026 Without Obsessing Over Weight Loss: Feat. Amy Carlson

Kick off your new year with a refreshing and hope-filled conversation about the pressure to set body-related goals and the journey toward real freedom. Hosts Heather Creekmore and Amy Carlson dig deep into why so many women s...
Dec. 30, 2025

Surrender Over Striving: Lesley's Story (Real Women, Real Stories Series)

Start your new year with hope that goes beyond new diets, fitness programs, and the relentless pursuit of body perfection. In this heartfelt episode, host Heather Creekmore sits down with her former client, Lesley, to share h...
Dec. 16, 2025

Slowing Down, Noticing God, and Embracing the Season with Cynthia Ruchti

In today’s special year-end holiday episode, host Heather Creekmore welcomes author and speaker Cynthia Ruchti to the show for an uplifting conversation perfectly suited to the busy woman navigating the Christmas season. As t...
Dec. 12, 2025

All I Want for Christmas is Weight Loss: When the Desire to Be Thinner Overwhelms You

Are you feeling crushed by the pressure to lose weight? You’re not alone. In this honest and compassionate episode, Heather Creekmore tackles the overwhelming desire so many women carry to lose weight—even when we know the st...
Dec. 9, 2025

Overcoming Comparison, Identity in Christ, and Confidence with Nicole Renard (Nicole the Nomad): From Pageants and Next Level Chef to Motherhood

On this episode of Compared to Who?, Heather Creekmore sits down for a candid conversation with Nicole Warren Renard, also known as Nicole the Nomad . Nicole’s journey has taken her through pageants, the Miss America stage, s...
Dec. 5, 2025

The Overacheiver's Secret: Healing After Addictions and Bulimia Featuring Cheri Garcia

This powerful episode of the Compared to Who? podcast dives deep into the story of Cheri Garcia, a nationally recognized recovery advocate, entrepreneur, and the founder of Cornbread Hustle. Cheri joins Heather Creekmore to ...
Dec. 2, 2025

The Role of Confession in Healing: Featuring (Auntie) Anne Beiler

This deeply moving episode of Compared to Who? features Anne Beiler, the original creator of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, as she shares her powerful personal story of trauma, loss, and ultimately, healing. Host Heather Creekmore g...
Nov. 25, 2025

Fear of Weight Gain & Other Little Everyday Fears: How to Trust God With Our Fears

Are you tired of letting fears—big or small—shape how you live and see yourself? In this powerful wrap-up to our "Fear Free Fall" series, Heather Creekmore tackles one of the most common (and sneaky) fears: the fear of gainin...
Nov. 18, 2025

Fear of Gluttony: Why Defining Gluttony as Overeating Misses the Point

What is gluttony really? If you’ve ever worried about overeating, obsessing about food, or wondered whether enjoying that extra slice of cake is a spiritual failure, this episode is for you. Best-selling author and host Heath...
Nov. 11, 2025

Faith Over FOMO: Biblical Truths for Contentment in a Comparison World

In this encouraging episode of the Compared to Who? podcast, host Heather Creekmore delves deep into the ever-present fear of missing out—aka FOMO. As part of the “Fear Free Fall” series, Heather unpacks the spiritual roots o...
Nov. 4, 2025

Confronting the Fear of Suffering: Finding Faith in Uncertain Times

Struggling with the fear of suffering, control, and uncertainty? In this powerful episode, Heather Creekmore dives deep into why so many women wrestle with the need to avoid pain—especially when it comes to body image, health...
Oct. 28, 2025

Fear It Will Never Be Good Enough: Finding Freedom from Discontent

Do you ever feel like nothing in your life will ever be good enough? In today’s honest and insightful episode, Heather Creekmore opens up about her struggles with CDD or “Chronic Disappointment Disorder”—a feeling that no ach...
Oct. 21, 2025

Overcoming Fear of Failure: Finding Worth Beyond the World's Definitions of Success

Description: In this episode of the Compared to Who? podcast, Heather Creekmore continues her Fear Free Fall series with a deep dive into the fear of failure. Heather unpacks the difference between perfectionism and fear of f...
Oct. 14, 2025

Breaking Free from Fear of Rejection: Perfectionism, People Pleasing, and Finding Confidence Through Grace

In this powerful episode, Heather Creekmore continues October’s "Fear Free Fall” series by digging deep into the often-hidden fear of rejection and how it influences our lives. She unpacks how perfectionism and people-pleasin...
Oct. 7, 2025

FearFree fall

In this special "No Fear Fall" series kickoff episode, Heather Creekmore digs deep into the connection between faith and fear—two powerful forces that shape our daily lives. Have you ever wondered why “faith over fear” doesn’...
Oct. 3, 2025

A Christian Woman's Guide to Stop Overthinking: Featuring Erin Kerry

Are you an overthinker? Do you find yourself replaying conversations from weeks ago, worrying about every possible outcome, or getting stuck in endless thought spirals? You’re not alone—and this episode is for you. Join host ...
Sept. 30, 2025

How to Stop Striving: Is it God Doing the Work or Are You Trying to Fix Yourself?

Are you exhausted from trying to be a “better Christian,” follow all the rules, or just fix yourself? In this episode, Heather Creekmore dives into the age-old dilemma every believer faces: Am I supposed to be working on me—a...
Sept. 23, 2025

I’m Sorry if They Told You It Would Be Easy: How Growing Up Helps Us Face Hard Things

In this “Compared to Who?” episode, Heather Creekmore talks about how growing in spiritual maturity can help you break free from comparison and body image struggles. She gently challenges listeners to re-examine the belief th...
Sept. 16, 2025

Your Biggest Battle Is Not With Your Body

Heather speaks into the aftermath of last week’s tragic events to address how these unsettling times can actually serve as a wake-up call for Christian women struggling with body image and comparison. Instead of focusing on t...