Body Image Help: Overcoming Insecurities, Shame, and Trauma with Christian Counselor Rachael Gilbert

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For every woman who feels weighed down by body image issues, shame, or past trauma. Get actionable steps and encouragement to break free from insecurities and start living with purpose and confidence, grounded in God's truth.

In this powerful episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt interviews Christian therapist and author of Image Restored, Rachael Gilbert, about overcoming body image insecurities, childhood trauma, and the emotional baggage that holds so many women back. Rachael’s book, Image Restored, is an interactive, faith-centered guide designed to help women tear down shame and rebuild their body image correctly using God's truth. This book invites women to experience lasting transformation by addressing deep-rooted insecurities and emotional scars, offering both practical advice and spiritual insights.

Rachael shares her journey with body image struggles and how trauma, especially from childhood, can influence our self-image and lead to disordered eating, body dysmorphia, and negative self-worth. They dive into how emotional baggage, from both big and small traumas, shapes our perceptions of ourselves and why it’s important to address these wounds in a healthy, faith-based way.

Key Takeaways:

• [00:02] - Introduction to Rachael Gilbert:
  Meet Rachael Gilbert, Christian therapist and body image expert, as she shares her heart for helping women heal from trauma and body image insecurities.
  

• [08:34] - Understanding the Body Image Timeline:
  Rachael and Melissa discuss the "body image timeline" concept and how childhood experiences, including trauma, influence women’s struggles with body image later in life.
  

• [12:59] - The Hidden Struggles Behind the Surface:
  Melissa and Rachael talk about the dangers of judging others based on appearances and how many women struggle with body image issues despite looking put together on the outside.
  

• [17:50] - The Emotional Impact of Trauma:
  Rachael shares her own story and why she emphasizes the emotional and spiritual aspects of healing. She also addresses the connection between trauma, body image issues, and disordered eating.
  

• [22:20] - The Healing Process with God’s Help:
  Rachael talks about how healing from body image insecurities and trauma requires a faith-centered approach, and why God’s truth is key to lasting restoration.
  

• [30:39] - Encouragement for Women Who Feel Stuck:
  Melissa and Rachael offer hope and encouragement to women who feel overwhelmed by their insecurities, trauma, or the fear of confronting their past. They emphasize the importance of doing this healing work, not just for ourselves but for future generations.
  

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Connect with Rachael Gilbert:

• Book: Image Restored – Tear Down Shame and Insecurity to Experience a Body Image Renovation
• Website: Rachael Gilbert
• Podcast: Real Talk with Rachael podcast
• Instagram: @rachaeljgilbert

Connect with Melissa:

• melissabatt.com
• Instagram: @melissabattofficial
• Facebook: @melissabattofficial
• Book a Free Life Assessment: Breakthrough Coaching

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