27. What Christian Women Need to Know About Social Media and Body Image with Katie Bulmer

Social media can be a great resource for growth and inspiration, yet can easily become dangerous when it turns into a tool for comparison. But how exactly do you go about consuming media in a beneficial way as a Christian woman? That’s what my guest, Katie Bulmer, is here to chat with us about.  Katie is an online mentor to college girls, speaker, and host of the Truth for Your Twenties podcast, and today, she and I are diving in to make sure you know the ins and outs of how to handle media use as a Christian woman without falling into the comparison trap day in and day out. In today’s episode, we’ll be talking all things social media, comparison, body image, and how the media skews our view of reality. Nobody actually has it all together either, even though it may seem that way when we see others’ highlight reel as we’re scrolling. Throughout this episode, you’ll learn some strategies to help you see through the photoshopped versions of reality and broaden your perspective when it comes to media intake. You’ll hear us cover topics like: 📸  How creating and editing media content can easily twist our expectations of reality 💁‍♀️  Simple strategies to reduce comparison and negative self-image from social media 🌎  A lie you might be telling yourself when you use the word, “everyone” 🧠 What pluralistic ignorance is and why it matters for the Christian woman seeking better body image 📲 Ways to set healthy boundaries with your social media usage Resources mentioned: >>> For more from Katie, follow her on Instagram and TikTok @katiebulmerlife , on her website katiebulmer.life or listen to her podcast, Truth for your Twenties! >>> Grab our biblical body image course, Beyond Your Body, for 50% off to celebrate summer! Become a VIP Podcast Insider HERE to access BONUS resources only available to our VIP list. Learn how to work with me inside The Joy-Filled Eater course! Got a burning question about food freedom, body image, faith, or nutrition? Leave me a SpeakPipe voice note here for a chance to have your question answered on an episode of The Joy-Filled Eater Podcast! Join our community in the Food Freedom & Body Image Support for Christian Women Facebook group to ask your questions about cultivating a joy-filled relationship with food, your body, & Jesus. If you love the show and are finding it valuable, be sure to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Listen to your podcasts somewhere else? No worries!  You can leave your podcast review here instead 😉. Connect with Brittany: Instagram Facebook *Reminder - Podcast content is not meant to be taken as professional nutrition or medical advice or to replace counseling with a licensed therapist. Please consult with your own treatment team.