One Way to Get Your Husband's Attention, No Body Improvement Required

One Way to Get Your Husband's Attention, No Body Improvement Required

Author: Heather Creekmore - Christian Body Image Author and Speaker February 11, 2025 Duration: 37:30

Have you believed the lie that if you looked better, your marriage would be better? Have you fallen prey to the marketers who tell you that you'll capture your husband's attention if you just lose some weight or get some surgery? Author and Christian body image coach Heather Creekmore discusses what to do if you really want to get a man's attention in a relationship or marriage. The good news is that her suggestions have nothing to do with changing one's physical appearance. Instead, we have to look at root issues like control and pride and the subtle, insidious ways they hide in the ways we treat our husbands. Even if you don't think you're controlling and have never wrestled pride, you may find Heather's examples helpful. If you feel stuck in your marriage and are wondering how you can change things, Heather's practical suggestions at the end of the episode may help you get your man's attention and get on the path to a healthier marriage. **If you feel afraid in your marriage or are suffering from abuse of any kind, please seek help from a Christian counselor, pastor, or someone who can support and advise you in real life.

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Not sure how to feel God's love? If this is a challenge for you, listen to Heather share more about her struggle here:

https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/how-to-feel-loved-for-anyone-who-struggles-to-feel

Listen to Heather's interview with Shannon Popkin mentioned in today's episode:

https://omny.fm/shows/compared-to-who/how-to-stop-being-a-controlling-woman

 

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Heather Creekmore, a Christian body image author and speaker, hosts Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women. This space is for women who are exhausted by the constant pressure to measure up, whether it's to cultural ideals of beauty, fitness goals, or even spiritual performance. It’s common to know scripture about your worth in Christ yet feel a disconnect when you look in the mirror or navigate daily life. This podcast directly addresses that gap, moving beyond simplistic self-help or well-meaning clichés that often leave you feeling more defeated. Instead, conversations are grounded in a thoughtful blend of faith, mental health, and practical wellness. You’ll hear honest discussions about how spirituality intersects with the very real struggles of body image, diet culture, and personal comparison. Each episode aims to provide not just encouragement but tangible steps to help you live out your God-given identity with freedom and confidence. The goal is a stronger, more integrated faith that transforms how you see yourself, not by the world’s ever-changing standards, but through a lens of grace and truth. Tune in for a candid and compassionate resource that meets you right where you are.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women
Podcast Episodes
How Erin Got Pregnant at 40 after Eating Disorder and Food Issues [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:33
Today, Heather chats with Erin Todd from the Intuitive Eating for Christian Women podcast and Ashley Smith of the HA Society about how Ashley helped Erin get pregnant after 40. Even if you aren't looking to get pregnant,…
Body Image Issues During and After Pregnancy: Group Chat Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:47
Today Heather and her team continue their group chat discussion about all things pregnancy and body image. They share how they handled weight changes during pregnancy, the pressure they felt to "bounce back," and how the…
Weight Gain and Pregnancy Body Image Frustrations: Group Chat Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:55
How was your body image when you were pregnant? For some, it's freedom. For others, it's terrifying. Today, the Compared to Who? team: Heather, Tara, Presli, Jackie, and Rachel have a group chat about how they felt durin…
My Christian Husband Looks at Porn: How Do We Heal? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:46
Today Heather continues her conversation with Rosie Makinney from Fight for Love Ministries (https://www.fightforloveministries.org) about lust and pornography issues and how they affect marriages and a woman's body imag…
Help! Why Does My Christian Husband Look at Porn? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:00
Rosie Makinney of Fight For Love Ministries joins Heather today for a candid conversation about lust and pornography issues and how they affect marriages and a woman's body image issues. If you've ever believed that your…
What to Do When You're Struggling to Feel Loved [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:17
Have you ever struggled to feel like you're truly loved? Maybe you have a head knowledge that God or your husband or parents love you, but somehow you still feel lonely or unseen? If that's you, then today's episode will…
Body Image, Sex, and Your Marriage: Answering Your Toughest Questions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:32
Does your body image affect your marriage and relationships? Yes. A lot. Today, Heather revisits an interview with Dr. Juli Slattery--clinical psychologist, author, podcast host, and all-around expert on this topic. Heat…

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