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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. 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

The mission of Christian Body Image is to help women learn to be like Christ, who is the perfect image of God. The world is filled with influences of what we should strive to look like, but Jesus says to only be like Him. If you're looking for help understanding the Bible, the Christian faith, and how to live each day like Christ, join our live discipleship class. We are studying the foundations of the Christian faith covering 6-12 areas of being in a relationship with Christ. Think of this as a "pre-marital" class where you learn about the life of Christ and what He requires of us as Believers. You can ask questions, dive deeper into the text, and receive prayer. Classes are twice a month and in each class, we cover a specific foundational topic: - Salvation - Lordship - Repentance - Baptism - Devotion - Church - Discipleship - and more! Please check your email after booking to download the app we will be using for each class. I recommend coming to each class so that you can follow along with your studies. There is no obligation; come as the Lord leads. Looking for something you can do alone? Take our self-paced discipleship course here: https://www.christianbodyimage.com/challenge-page/discipleship

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 .

Listen to the Christian Body Image Podcast and our specially curated body-positive music playlist. Plus submit your song for free! Body Image Podcast & Playlist Sometimes your environment affects how you see yourself. Tune in to the Christian Body Image podcast to get coached, and learn tips and strategies for overcoming body image and self-esteem issues with biblical truth. We also specially curated a body-positive music playlist to combat the negative and misogynistic music we hear in modern culture. Dive into new music and new topics to help you overcome body image and low self-esteem. Podcast Playlist Podcast Playlist Body Positive Music Many times our body image issues come from our environment. For the Founder, she realized her music was toxic to how she saw herself as a woman. So she changed her music tastes and curated this playlist along the way. Listen to the music that helped boost her confidence in Christ and share music that you think can fit the playlist! Submit Music Add to Spotify Submit Your Song Thank you for checking out our website and playlist! Here is where you can submit encouraging and uplifting songs for women. Please include information about the artists so that we can shout them out on social media. Once you've submitted it, check your email for further instructions! First name Last name Email Spotify Song URL Give us a short caption about your song with your IG and TikTok profiles: How did you hear about us? Submit My Song Thanks! We will be in touch! Submit Music

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 Coaching You to Confidence and Discovering True Beauty in Christ Let's Chat Know Jesus Start a personal relationship with Jesus Grow in Christ Be Like Christ Bible Study Available Online Read More Loading days... 45 min Start Growing In Christ Join us online for live discipleship classes. You're Created In His Image Take our free self-paced course that will teach you what it means to be created in the image of God. In His Image View Details Share The Good News Share the Good News of Jesus Christ by reminding a young woman that she is created in His image. Evangelize 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.

Discover a faith-based approach to confidence coaching to help boost your body image and self-esteem. Body Image + Confidence Coaching Dual-Certified Body Image and Self-Esteem Coach Discover a faith-based approach to becoming confident in Christ by overcoming low self-esteem and body image issues like insecurities, comparison, body dysmorphia, and more. Book a Free Consultation Hello Beautiful Testimonials Jordan "This coaching was everything I had been praying for. I've felt so alone in my walk with Christ and struggled with comparison a lot." Lydia Her counseling sessions helped me through some of the darkest times of last year as well. She would recommend different ways to fast and encouraged me with my relationship with Jesus every step of the way. Elizabeth "Working with her caused me to really look inside myself, relinquish wrong thought processes, and replace them with the Word of God to make lasting changes in my life!" Monica "Thank you for being a consistent shot of truth and encouragement on this topic!" Erica 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 Featured On To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. This is for you if: You're tired of fitting into society's standards of beauty & want to be content with who you are You're tired of living for the applause of others while neglecting God's will for your life You're exhausted with allowing other's opinions of you to change how you feel You want to embrace modesty but you still have that HOT GIRL in you 🤪 Book Now How Does Life Coaching Work? Life coaching uses a talking method like Q&A to bring clarity and understanding to thought patterns and behaviors. By asking powerful questions, clients can engage in deeper self-reflection and clarity about their current circumstances. Coaches will use various proven methods to bridge the gaps between where the client is and where they'd like to be. In Christian body image and self-esteem coaching, we use biblical truth and methodology to help our clients align with God's will for their body image and self-esteem. Benefits: Be content and confident in who God designed you to be Discover God's will and purpose for your life with actionable steps Grow deeper in the love of God & strengthen your relationship with Christ Embrace modesty and godly beauty without compromising to fit in Book Now I was minding my own business when the Lord woke me up over the course of a few days to tell me to coach women struggling with body image, self-esteem, and body dysmorphia. 🙃 I had been ministering through The Modest Movement Ministry since 2017 and it was time to get real and 1-on-1 with God's women. I became a Dual-Certified Body Image and Self-Esteem Coach in 2022 and launched a new platform to share more wisdom, tips, and strategies. What have been my struggles with body image and self-esteem? I've struggled with childhood bullying, sexual harassment, and poor messages in music. I also come from a traumatic and broken home, and this contributed greatly to my low self-worth. But God, Jesus saved me from a life of sinful habits and healed my fragmented soul. Now I'm here to help others walk that same journey. Jasmine C. Garner About The Coach In His Image Coaching Program Faith-based Coaching We apply God's word and wisdom to help coach and address root issues Weekly Progress Work Receive action steps, worksheets, & strategies to apply what we discuss 1-on-1 Weekly Sessions Meet once a week for one hour to discuss your pain points and actions to take Recorded Sessions Keep your recordings to go back and listen to them for clarity and self-reflection. No long-term commitment Coaching is short-term or long-term depending on your growth. Lifetime Access & Discounts Get free access to any paid course & discounts on merch. Our Coaching Itinerary Mind We will address limiting beliefs, mental roadblocks, and barriers. Body We will talk about your eating, fitness, and fashion. Now including style coaching! Soul We will address any issues with spiritual health and your relationship with God. Lifestyle We will assess your relationships, environment, and influences. Another Coaching Success Story Elizabeth knew her low self-esteem was holding back her voice and courage. God had already been revealing things to her, but she didn't know how to address them. We coached for only four or five sessions, addressing the root causes of her silence. We prayed together, I asked powerful questions to help her dig deeper, and I sent her homework exercises to complete by the next session. Elizabeth was finally able to see how her upbringing shaped her adulthood. Eventually, she noticed how bold she became to share the gospel and prophesy to others. God wanted to use her voice but it was stuck in traumatic experiences. Praise God for the revelation and newfound freedom in Christ she has to answer her calling! What to expect on our consultation Introduction We will introduce ourselves and discover the biggest reason you reached out for coaching. Tell me all the deets and your needs. Inventory We will take inventory of specific areas of your life to determine the impact your body image and self-esteem issues are having on your life. Intervention I will share some ground-breaking evidence and discuss how godly intervention can help you improve these areas. Invitation We will discuss your next steps, what level of support I recommend, and what you can do now to become a Godfident woman. Frequently Asked Questions Coaching What is body image coaching? Body image coaching helps people work through how they think and feel about their body to achieve a positive and healthy view of their personal image and others. What is self-esteem coaching? Self-esteem coaching is the process of helping a client achieve healthy self-esteem by addressing mental barriers, traumatic experiences, and negative perspectives that have distorted their personal value system. It pairs well with body image since physical identity contributes a lot to how a person values themselves. How does life coaching work? Life coaching techniques can vary, but they are often similar to talking techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Typically, the client has a specific desire or goal they want to achieve. The coach then asks questions to help the client gain understanding and clarity about the behaviors that are hindering their progress toward that goal. Together, you will work through addressing thoughts and behavior patterns that are barriers so that success is easier to reach. The coach will use their own proven methods to support the client. Are you certified and HIPAA compliant? Yes, Jasmine was certified by The CASE Institute as a Dual-Certified Body Image and Self-Esteem Coach in May 2022. She is also certified HIPAA-compliant. How much does a body image coach cost? Body image coach costs depend on the coach and length of the program. In His Image Coaching starts at $60 per session. How long is the coaching program? If you decide to join after the free consultation, our coaching program has two options: freestyle a few sessions or join our 6-month intensive for deeper transformation. What is the difference in Christian body image and others? Christian body image uses biblical truth and methods to help clients achieve a healthy body image and self-esteem. We don't just know the scriptures, but draw from the methodology and application to help our clients achieve freedom in Christ. The revelation of God's truth produces lasting freedom and deep joy. Schedule your service Learn how coaching can help you overcome body image & self-esteem issues. Check out our availability and book the date and time that works for you

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!