I’m not gonna lie to you. Yes, my stroke set me free from cultural beauty standards in so many ways. But I do NOT have it all figured out. Strongholds and struggles remain. (Like the fact I obsessively highlight my hair every 8 weeks...) So I was a little intimated by this “Ask Me Anything” episode about beauty and body image. I feel like a fraud sometimes!

You showed up with honest questions, so I tried to show up with honest answers in return. And my teammate Leah joined in to add some of her signature, straight-talk wisdom—and it's SO refreshing!

You need to tune in to The GoodHard Story Podcast this week if you've asked yourself any of these questions:

• How do I learn to love a body that contributes to my suffering?
• What does God think of Botox? (My answer might surprise you!)
• How do I reckon with the reality of “pretty privilege?”
• Why do I let numbers on a scale determine my value?
• How can I rewire my brain from thinking habitual negative  thoughts?

If you’re looking for an honest, outside-the-box conversation on approaching beauty and body image with hopeful realism, this episode is for you!