What if the way you talk about yourself could actually bring freedom instead of shame? In today’s episode, Jess Connolly — author of Breaking Free from Body Shame — shares how shifting our words can transform our thoughts, relationships and even our faith.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How small, everyday choices shape our view of our bodies.
• Why the words we speak about ourselves hold the power to heal or wound.
• How to shift the culture of body negativity and start celebrating your body as “good.”

Resources From This Episode:

• Purchase Jess Connolly’s book Breaking Free from Body Shame: Dare to Reclaim What God Has Named Good.
• Get an exclusive download of “This Body Is Good: A Declaration of Freedom and Truth” by Jess Connolly when you purchase from the P31 Bookstore.
• Read with us at Circle 31 Book Club, and gain access to a Bible study companion resource to help you dig deeper into scriptural concepts from the book.
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• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

Want More on This Topic? 

• Listen to “How To Step out of the Darkness of Shame and Start Living Free” with Morgan Krueger. 
• Watch the Therapy & Theology playlist titled “Let’s Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About” on YouTube.
• Want to watch this episode instead? Click here to view on YouTube.

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