Season 3: Episode 11 - Gift, Not Problem: Breaking Free from Body Shame - Alisa Keeton

Episode #11 Show Notes

Host: Warren Lamb

Guest Host: Connie Lamb

Guest: Alisa Keeton

Summary

In this episode of The Soul Care Podcast, Warren and special Guest Host Connie Lamb welcome Alisa Keeton, founder of Revelation Wellness, to discuss the transformative power of viewing our bodies as gifts rather than problems. Alisa shares her personal journey from a life entrenched in diet culture to one that embraces faith and wellness. The conversation delves into the harmful effects of body shame, the importance of community in healing, and the distinction between valuing our bodies for their abilities rather than vanity. Alisa emphasizes the need for compassion and curiosity in our relationship with our bodies, encouraging listeners to embrace their identity as God's creations.

Takeaways

• Alisa Keeton emphasizes that our bodies are gifts to be stewarded, not problems to be solved.
• The journey to wellness involves breaking free from toxic shame and diet culture.
• Community plays a crucial role in healing and self-acceptance.
• Curiosity about our bodies can lead to compassion and understanding.
• Fitness should focus on the ability of the body rather than vanity.
• The church has a responsibility to address body image issues and promote healthy perspectives.
• Perfect love from God casts out fear and shame associated with body image.
• Healing cannot occur in isolation; we need each other.
• Understanding the nervous system is one key to achieving wellness.
• Our identity in Christ is foundational to how we view our bodies.

Relevant Links

Mentioned Resources

• The Body Revelation: Physical and Spiritual Practices to Metabolize Pain, Banish Shame, and Connect to God with Your Whole Self (Alisa Keeton)
• Revelation Wellness (Alisa Keeton’s website)
• Revelation Wellness (YouTube Channel)
• Healthy & Whole Podcast (Apple Podcast link, but found on most podcast platforms)
• Heir to the Crown: A Mind-Body Devotional for the Daughters of God (Alisa Keeton)
• What Do You Think of Me? Why Do I Care?: Answers to the Big Questions of Life (Ed Welch)

Other Links

• Truth in Love Biblical Counseling
• Warren’s Blog

Warrenism of the Week: “You can’t heal what you hate. Hatred closes the door to transformation and leaves us in a pool of toxic shame.”