In this episode, we’re talking about body image, eating disorders, shame, and the ways we can learn to believe that our bodies need to look a certain way in order for us to be loved, accepted, or worthy. Glenna shares her deeply personal story of growing up feeling different, being bullied for her weight, and learning from a young age to hide herself. What began as restrictive eating eventually became a cycle of binge eating and bulimia that followed her for years, often hidden behind the belief that she was simply trying to be “healthy.”

We talk about the loneliness that comes with struggling in silence, the complicated relationship between trauma and control, and how society’s praise for weight loss can sometimes reinforce the very behaviors that are hurting us. Glenna also shares how faith became a foundational part of her recovery, helping her begin to see her body not as something to punish or control, but as a vessel worth honoring and fueling for the life God has called her to live.

This isn’t a story about a perfect recovery or a before-and-after transformation. It’s a conversation about grace, healing, and breaking free from the shame that keeps us isolated. Glenna shares how her own story has given her a deeper heart for young girls who may be silently struggling with body image and disordered eating, and why sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is use our voice, speak up, and create space for someone else to realize they aren’t alone.

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