#34: Postpartum, Body Image, Gym Culture & Made in God’s Image with Laura Lindahl

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 God

• Laura’s journey with body image struggles

• What it means to say your body is a temple

• Addressing negative beliefs that our bodies have to look a certain way

• Negative impact of gym & fitness culture

• Comparison dangers & looking for approval from other people

• Body checking & picking apart our bodies

• What the Bible has to say about our bodies

• Breaking down Psalm 139:14 - the “fearfully & wonderfully made” verse

• Navigating the pressure to “bounce back” after pregnancy

• Focusing on strength after pregnancy, not weight-loss

• Practical ways to have confidence in our bodies & who God made us to be

• Sustainable ways to approach your goals & set realistic expectations

How to connect with Laura:

• Visit Laura’s website: https://www.truestrengthcollective.com/

• Follow Laura on Instagram: @truestrengthcollective 

• Listen to the Strong After Birth Podcast HERE

Bible verses referenced in this episode:

• 1 Samuel 16:7

• Genesis 1:31

• Psalm 139:14

How to connect with host, Jayme Muller:

• Jayme’s blog: https://adventureandthegirl.com

• Jayme’s Instagram account: @hopeandthegirl

• Check 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.