THRIVE Episode 23: Interview with Jennifer Strickland
Hello Everyone and Welcome back! Today we are concluding a series about body image.
Body Image is a component of self-esteem. Approximately 80% of U.S. women don't like how they look.
Our perception of our body influences our mental health, our physical health, how we take care of ourselves, and how we relate to others. Those with a negative body image have a higher chance of developing an eating disorder and will often suffer from depression, low self-esteem, and obsessions with weight loss.
Last week, we talked with Kara Miller. Kara shares how she intentionally parents her three girls to focus on the strength of their bodies instead of focusing on a size or number on the scale.
Today we’re continuing the conversation with Jennifer Strickland.
Jennifer Strickland is the founder and visionary of U R More, a ministry that teaches people their identity in Christ. Her passion is teaching women and teen girls their true worth and helping them fulfill their calling. She has a master’s in writing and bachelor’s degrees in broadcast journalism and international relations. For 15 years, Jen worked internationally as a professional model, which led her to the ministry she has today. These days you’ll either find her speaking at teen girls’ and women’s events, writing her inspirational messages of faith, helping other women write and publish their books, or at home cooking for her family. Her favorite moments are found working on the family ranch with her husband Shane, who she calls “the Cowboy”; in her kitchen, concocting a new version of her famous spaghetti; or spending time with their three precious children.
In this episode, we discuss:
Jen’s rock bottom moment where she knew she needed to change.
Jen shares powerful mindsets that help her to practice a healthy body image.
Jen shares how her faith was instrumental in creating a path of wholeness and healing.
Favorite quotes:
Loving your body is a myth. Instead of focusing on loving your body, find ways to honor your body.
If your identity is always based on what you see in the mirror, you’ll always be on a roller coaster.
Turn away from the things that don’t serve you.
What you look at is what you reflect.
Helpful links:
Beautiful Lies by Jennifer Strickland
Girl Perfect by Jennifer Strickland
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