248 Behind the Reflection: Unmasking the Causes of Body Image Issues

Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast · Jan 11, 2024 · 47m

Episode Summary:

Did you know according to a 2022 Good Housekeeping study, 87% of respondents have been on a diet with the purpose, at least in part, to change their weight or shape. Meanwhile, only 6% of respondents strongly agreed that they feel generally happy with their bodies, and a sobering 17% said they'd be willing to shave a year or more off of their lives in exchange for their ideal body.

Many women know that God created their bodies and called them “good” but have a hard time truly believing it. Bombarded by images of the “ideal” body, diet culture, and anti-aging marketing, many…