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The In His Image Coaching Program is a Christ-centered experience designed to help you uncover and heal the root causes behind body image struggles and low self-esteem—so you can walk confidently in the identity God created you to live in. The 6-Month Intensive Program offers a more immersive journey. This extended support allows us to work through layers, renew your mindset, and help you consistently align your thoughts, habits, and self-image with the image of Christ. We will cover 6 core areas: Mindset, Influences, Relationships, Body Image + Style Coaching, Self-Esteem, Your Calling. Ready for your total transformation? Review our policy below, fill out the forms, pick your start date, and we can't wait to walk you on this journey!

The In His Image Coaching Program is a Christ-centered experience designed to help you uncover and heal the root causes behind body image struggles and low self-esteem—so you can walk confidently in the identity God created you to live in. Through personalized, freestyle coaching, we’ll gently but intentionally address the roadblocks holding you back—whether that’s insecurity, distorted self-perception, comparison, or confidence challenges. This option is ideal if you’re seeking focused support over a few sessions to gain clarity, a breakthrough, and renewed confidence.

During our free consultation, I will ask you a series of powerful questions that will give you insight into your struggles and how to overcome them. You will learn how coaching can help you gain wisdom and tools to become victorious in body image and identity. "Working with her caused me to look inside myself, relinquish wrong thought processes, and replace them with the Word of God to make lasting changes in my life!" - Elizabeth "The coaching sessions were a powerful blend of Christian values and CBT techniques. The tailored self-care assignments and visual aids further enriched the experience." - Erica

Body Dysmorphic Disorder affects 1.7 to 2.9% of the general population, that is about 5 to 10 million people in the United States according to the International OCD Foundation. Unfortunately, we are seeing consistent growth in the number of people diagnosed with BDD, and many celebrities have spoken out about their diagnosis. What is the cause of body dysmorphia and why is it affecting more people? Check out my Youtube video below as I discuss Doja Cat's body image issues plus a deeper look into the root causes of Body Dysmorphic Disorder. A short transcript is below the video. Disclaimer: I'm a Dual-Certified Body Image and Self-Esteem Coach and I'm not authorized to medically diagnose any mental illnesses. The purpose of this content is educational only. I can coach you if you have BDD and you'd like to develop a plan of action to overcome this condition. Now, on today's episode, we're going to talk about Doja Cat growing up with body image issues, and dealing with BDD symptoms, and we're going to discuss what I believe the root cause of BDD is. Disclaimer, I am not a licensed mental health professional or healthcare provider. If you think you have BDD, seek a professional, I am a Body Image & Self-esteem coach and do not treat mental illness but I can probably help you if you don't need medicine. So, Doja Cat told Cosmopolitan Middle East that she struggled with body image her entire life. She said she had body dysmorphia as a teen because she hated her body and didn't like how she was growing. In the article, she mentioned that she was getting bigger and she thought she didn't look good in any of her outfits. I've known people in my lifetime who felt body shame for being curvy or like me, too skinny. So you become obsessed with not being that way. More recently, we've seen Doja Cat go through some physical changes and I honestly believe she's still dealing with BDD, even if it's undiagnosed. I talked more about my theory of celebrities who struggle with body image, it's in our Megan Fox episode about why I think most celebrities struggle with this. So many eyes are on them, so many comments, so many pictures... it causes you to worry about yourself. Mind.org UK listed common causes and treatments for BDD and it said those who model or are into fitness have a greater risk of being body dysmorphic due to the nature of those industries. I believe it's the same way for celebrities who are often in the spotlight or whose looks are the talk of the town, it can cause you to develop fears of being in the spotlight. Professionals don't know the exact cause of BDD but there are a range of different things that can contribute: ​Abuse or bullying Low self-esteem Fear of being rejected Perfectionism or comparing yourself with others Genetics (I don't think so) Depression, anxiety, or OCD But regardless of how it started, I think the common factor out of all of these is a spirit of fear. When you look at the root word, dysmorphophobia it's a fear of having a deformity. It's the fear of being ugly or abnormal. And the most common reason why people have fears about their looks is because of how other people perceive them. Think about it, if we weren't on the planet with anyone else, would you know you're ugly, fat, deformed, or beautiful? We don't realize what we are unless someone else is present. How would you know if it's wrong unless someone told you or if you saw it "perfect"? Who defines perfect anyway... These are questions to ask yourself. Who's definition am I living for? And what makes my appearance wrong? There's something I want you to understand here. If you live your life based on the subjective view of other people, you're always going to have to change. But if you live from an objective view, the fact that everyone is unique and born to be different... the fact that there isn't one look for everyone... you're living in the freedom of who you are. And keep this in mind, God didn't give us a spirit of fear. He didn't create you to live in this world just to fear what other people say. He created you to be in a close relationship with Him, living for the purpose and calling that He destined for you, in the body He created and called good. "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind." - 2 Timothy 1:7 If you want help addressing BDD, and you need a support system, I'm here. Learn about my holistic and biblical methods that can help you. Subscribe to our podcast so that you don't miss the next episodes! References: International OCD Foundation Mind.org

For a good part of my education, I was the only colored person. That’s right, in a school of about 600 kids, I was the only non-white. Over the years, the school began to be populated with people from China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and eventually Indians. But for a decent proportion of the time, I was the only brown person. I didn’t feel the distinction all the time. However, I definitely knew I was different when I would unwrap my roti parcel, and all my friends would have their neat little jam sandwiches with the crust cut off. I didn’t love the looks of repulsion I got when they saw my lunch. Of course, now the tables have well and truly turned, and those kids are probably wishing they hadn’t been so naïve about my homemade Indian cuisine! I should say that I didn’t experience any racism at school. In fact, I was quite included. It was only a few critical moments that would remind me of my difference. Like at lunchtime, as mentioned. Or when I had a crush on a guy. There was a girl in my class who pretty much all the guys liked at some stage. She was blonde. Pretty. Skinny. And she was sporty. Eventually, the infatuation with her subsided. But then, another year or so later, another new girl came along who all the boys became preoccupied with. She was blonde. Pretty. Skinny. And kind of sporty. I was friends with all the guys, and yet none of them ever seemed to like me. Why was that? At some point, I became aware of the obvious physical differences between the girls the guys liked and me… And I was different! Almost the opposite, really…I was brown, with black hair; nobody had told me I was pretty, and by that age, I was already shapely (it wasn’t until I was in my twenties that I realized that wasn’t a bad thing). And forget about sporty. I was a typical creative person. As much as I was friends with everyone, it was very rare for a guy to like me…let alone like me back. So, I guess that’s where the mindset developed. I started to believe that beauty looked a certain way. And though I might try, I would never be a part of that elusive group called “the beautiful people”. That group was special, and I would always be on the outside of that group. I belonged to another group entirely. And I would never be able to change groups. I presumed that life was easier for them. They certainly seemed happier. They were WANTED. Everyone flocked to be around them. Barring a few close friends, the only reason why people wanted to hang out with me was to tell me their problems. Something that God clearly saw when He led me to become a counselor. Of course, over time, God has done much to heal my self-esteem issues and rework my ideas of beauty. But this belief about “the beautiful people” has been pretty hard to break down. A few years ago, in our church, this awesome, Godly couple became fairly prominent. And they typified everything that I associated with “the beautiful people”. I felt like I was in high school all over again! They sincerely challenged my beliefs when they demonstrated that they wanted to be around me! How?? We were in different groups! And groups don’t cross-pollinate, right?! I’m definitely still on a journey with this, but the most significant healing I’ve received in this area has been as a result of my learning in humility. I became really passionate about the subject of humility when I recognized pride in myself during my time as a Pastor. Since then I’ve pursued humility and battled for it. Whilst humility refers to how we behave and respond to both God and man, it also has a lot to do with placement. It pertains not only to what God says about who I am, but how God positions or categorizes me. The weight He gives me, or how He values me, directly impacts where I stand before Him. The process for internally developing the idea of “the beautiful people” group essentially happened the same way. I labeled that group accordingly because I believed they had a different value from everyone else. But when you pursue humility, your classification system changes. It no longer becomes about jocks, nerds, beautiful people, and creatives. Because it’s God's position in your life that now determines where everything else is placed. I am so much less than Him, and yet He values me inherently. He doesn’t keep me out of the categories He inhabits. Rather, He includes me in them, on account of the cross. He calls me holy, righteous, chosen, child of God, an equal in the body of Christ, royal, citizen of Heaven…I could go on. Consequently, I can’t place myself as lower than others, because the cross has determined which group or category I belong to. My old grouping system is invalid. And neither am I higher or more valuable than my brothers and sisters. True humility knows its place and its estimation of self. So, it has been one big journey of trying to eradicate my system and look to God as to how He distinguishes me. "Melanie J. Saward is a published Author and Writer. She wrote the book, 'Ministry Stinks: One Leader's Journey from Despair to Joy'. Follow her on IG: @melj_saward

We might not always realize it, but God can feel the same emotions that we feel. Of course, His emotions and thoughts are holy and high above ours. Being made in His image means we take after Him in many ways. He's the Creator, and we also create. He has authority and gave us authority. He desires a relationship with us, and we desire relationships... among many other characteristics that are similar to God and man. One of them is that He is a jealous God, not the human jealousy that comes from covetousness and hatred. His jealousy is a kind that comes from love and longing for His people. His Name is Jealous One of the 10 Commandments states, "You shall have no other god before Me for I Am a jealous God." - Exodus 20:3 further, "You must worship no other gods, for the Lord, whose very name is Jealous, is a God who is jealous about His relationship with you." - Exodus 34:14 The Amplified version says, "for the Lord is a jealous (impassioned) God (demanding what is rightfully and uniquely His--") You are uniquely His and rightfully so once you've given your heart to Him. God's jealousy is a passionate commitment, similar to and symbolized often by that of a husband to an unfaithful wife. So no, He doesn't approve when we seek to please the world more than we seek to please Him. He is jealous when we try to flaunt our sex appeal to a depraved and obsessed world. He is jealous when we entertain the lusts of our flesh and disregard the Holy Spirit. Not because of envy, God envies no one, but because He loves us with a fierce love. Love does what's best for you. God Is Jealous Like a Husband I am reminded of a situation in Hollywood between Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. Kim spent eight months perfecting her look for the MET Gala in 2019. Kanye West stated that his wife's dress was "too sexy" and revealing. If you didn't already know, Kanye had professed faith in Jesus Christ, so he no longer had the same mind and perspective on his wife's sex appeal. He wanted Kim to dress modestly. This is how God's jealousy is for us. We are precious to Him, and He will protect us like a husband would a wife. Jesus Christ gave His life for the Church, which is His bride. A bride who is to be found faithful, pure, and unblemished upon His return for her. Are you being faithful, pure, and unblemished? Or are you too concerned about giving the world a good picture? Your makeup is flawless for the gram, but what about your walk with God? He is fiercely passionate about you remaining His. I love what 2 Corinthians 11:2-3 says, "I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy because I have promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. But I am afraid that even as the serpent beguiled Eve by his cunning, your minds may be corrupted and led away from the simplicity of (your sincere) and pure devotion to Christ." This world, ruled by the devil, comes with many tricks and illusions of happiness, so many distractions lead us astray. I take comfort in the fact that God can get jealous because I realize His jealousy is a passionate love that protects me and keeps my heart set on our relationship. It's not to take anything away from us but to bring us closer to what we've always needed, and that's His love that frees us from the grips and pains of sin. The closer we get to God, the more we become jealous and fierce in our pursuit of Him. Do you have a desire to know God's plan for your life? Learn more about His grace and love for you .

Boost your confidence in Christ with Christian Body Image—a coaching and discipleship ministry for young women struggling with body image and self-esteem. Welcome To Christian Body Image Where we help women deconstruct toxic beauty, heal their self-esteem, and grow confident in their God-Given identity. God doesn't want you to live insecure. I've coached women who were afraid to speak up and afraid to go out and live their God-Given purpose. You can't afford to do that anymore. Get Coached God's Plan For You Start a personal relationship with Jesus Be Like Christ Bible Study Available Online Read More Loading days... 45 min Start Growing In Christ Join us online for live discipleship classes. Learn 4 Steps to Heal Body Shame Start the video series First name* Email* Can we text you? I want to subscribe to your mailing list. * Heal Body Shame Body Image in the Bible What Does The Bible Say About Body Image? Christian Body Image: How Is It Different? 3 Ways Low Self-Esteem Hurts Your Relationship With God Heal Body Image & Self-Esteem Work on healing your body image issues and low self-esteem with biblical wisdom and teaching. Read Read our blog for biblical wisdom and teaching to help build your confidence in Christ. Listen Listen to our podcast as we talk about how media, culture, and society affect self-perception. Resources Check out all of our e-guides and courses to help you along your journey. Our App Download our app to take courses, read blogs, and connect in the community. About My name is Jasmine C. Garner I'm a Dual-Certified Body Image and Self-Esteem Coach and a Commercial Model and Actress. In 2017, I launched the Modest Movement Ministry to teach young women about the importance of modesty. Later, I launched Christian Body Image as an evangelism and discipleship tool to remind women that they're created in God's image and are called to conform to Christ's perfect image. There are women from all walks of life who struggle with their body image and self-worth. At Christian Body Image, our goal is to help you find healing and peace through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. By embracing the concept of being created in God's image, you can discover your worth and strengthen your confidence in Christ. Whether through our courses, resources, or community support, we are here to guide you on this transformative journey. You can find more information on our parent website, Modest Movement Ministry. Work With Me Featured On To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Deconstruct toxic beauty with our body image detox. It's a self-paced, coach-led course designed to take you on a soul-searching journey of healing body image and self-esteem. Body Image & Self-Esteem Detox Break Free from Insecurity, Fear of Opinions & Comparison Start Now Is This You? You can't get the opinions of other people out of your head You're always self-conscious and worrying about your looks You can't get on social media without comparing yourself to other women You want to let your light shine, but fear of people keeps you dimmed Join Now "This isn't just a course; this is a coach-led, self-paced journey that will uncover deeply-rooted identity issues that have kept you in bondage for far too long. I've spent 10 years "after salvation" dealing with cycles of trauma and low self-worth. The same God who delivered me will deliver you. This is just the beginning of uprooting and rebuilding the woman you were meant to be." Inside the Body Image and Self-Esteem Detox: How physical beauty doesn't boost confidence Biblical strategies to overcome fear of opinions Video teachings to help you deal with deep-rooted issues Understanding your fears and what they reveal about your needs Printable pictures for spiritual growth Quizzes to help you engage deeper I'm Ready Now What Else is Included: 3 Courses Into One This course is a combination of all paid courses in one small price. Coaching Discount Need more than 2 sessions? Apply the course fee to a coaching package! 2 Free Coaching Sessions Schedule 2 free coaching sessions to discuss your exercises in the course. Faith Community Connect with other ladies taking this journey with you. Join us for live group chats! Lifetime Updates Pay once and get all future courses automatically. Private Group Coaching Only offered to those in the faith community! Start Your Body Image Detox Body Image and Self-Esteem Detox: Break Free from Insecurity, Fear of Opinions & Comparison $25.00 View Details Not ready? Start with Heal Body Shame Series Start the video series First name* Email* Can we text you? I want to subscribe to your mailing list. * Heal Body Shame

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Our tagline is, "You are more than sex appeal, you are created in the image of God!" In this 5-part course, you will learn what it means to be created in the image of God, how to rule as God's most prized possession, and how to treat your body as a temple! This course includes questions & quizzes to help you focus your mind on these truths. There's also a bonus video and gifts, and you'll receive a badge of completion. This is a self-worth course and will help you see God's love for you and the great value He has placed on your life. This course has 22 steps but only takes 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete!

Detoxify your body image and self-esteem in a hybrid, self-paced, and coach-led course. This course combines elements from our other topical courses, such as Stop Comparing Yourself and Bold and Beautiful. And GUESS WHAT?! Once you join, you'll be locked into receiving all new courses we add. Here's what you'll learn: - Where insecurity comes from and how to break up with it - How to overcome your fear of people and their opinions - What insecurity reveals about your needs and desires - My practical tool to help you take control of your thoughts 2 FREE coaching sessions to discuss your homework, questions, and to coach you through your biggest challenges. - The root causes of comparison - The truth about your heart condition - Why aren't your prayers answered - How to break free from comparing - questions and homework to dive deeper Plus BONUS content: - How dressing sexy doesn't boost confidence - Our guide with practical tools to silence opinions now - Never-before-seen videos - and MORE!