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Listen "#34: Postpartum, Body Image, Gym Culture & Made in God’s Image with Laura Lindahl "
Episode Synopsis
Laura is the founder of True Strength Collective, a fitness and body image support program for Christian moms. Laura is a nationally certified exercise physiologist (ACSM) with a BS in Exercise Science. She is also a GGS Pregnancy and Postpartum Coach, a body neutral fitness coach, and host of the Strong After Birth Podcast.Laura’s mission with the True Strength Method is to guide women on a journey to identify limiting beliefs about their body and their faith to finally find freedom from body pressures, confidently build strength, and develop unshakable faith in the process.On this episode of the Recover with God Podcast, Laura and Jayme talk about:Growing slow & glorifying GodLaura’s journey with body image strugglesWhat it means to say your body is a templeAddressing negative beliefs that our bodies have to look a certain wayNegative impact of gym & fitness cultureComparison dangers & looking for approval from other peopleBody checking & picking apart our bodiesWhat the Bible has to say about our bodiesBreaking down Psalm 139:14 - the “fearfully & wonderfully made” verseNavigating the pressure to “bounce back” after pregnancyFocusing on strength after pregnancy, not weight-lossPractical ways to have confidence in our bodies & who God made us to beSustainable ways to approach your goals & set realistic expectationsHow to connect with Laura:Visit Laura’s website: https://www.truestrengthcollective.com/Follow Laura on Instagram: @truestrengthcollective Listen to the Strong After Birth Podcast HEREBible verses referenced in this episode:1 Samuel 16:7Genesis 1:31Psalm 139:14How to connect with host, Jayme Muller:Jayme’s blog: https://adventureandthegirl.comJayme’s Instagram account: @hopeandthegirlCheck out Jayme’s devotional book Recover with God on Amazon here. *This is an Amazon Affiliate link.Sign up for Jayme’s newsletter for encouragement to live with ZEAL + a get freebie here. https://adventureandthegirl.com/free-devotional/DISCLAIMER:Jayme Muller is not a licensed professional, and even though some of the guests on this podcast are professionals, this podcast is not meant to replace therapy or a recovery program. The heart of this podcast is to spread hope and point you toward God, the ultimate rescuer and healer, to leave you feeling less alone, more hopeful, and one step closer to recovering with God.
In God we trust