I Don’t Like My Body - Can How I Think About God Change How I See Myself? - Lisa Whittle
Candace and Lisa dive into a raw confession: "Dear God, I don’t like my body." This episode of Body & Soul explores what happens when our physical reality feels like a burden—whether due to chronic pain, mental health struggles, or just the quiet disappointment we carry.
Candace shares the personal toll of living with migraines and the resentment it has sometimes stirred. Lisa opens up about hormonal changes, perimenopause, and the grief of realizing her body will never be what it once was. Together, they reflect on how body grief, trauma, and identity are deeply intertwined—and how Scripture offers a redemptive path forward.
If you've ever looked in the mirror and felt more frustration than freedom, this conversation will meet you there. It's for every woman who has whispered to God, "Why this body?"
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Where It Goes Sideways- Why Does My Body Feel So Complicated? - Lisa Whittle
In this raw and deeply personal episode of Body & Soul, Candace and Lisa continue their vulnerable journey into how we see and treat our bodies. Lisa shares a moment from childhood that shaped her entire body story—a traumatic exposure to pornography that led to years of compartmentalization and perfectionism. Candace relates through her own early body awareness, acting pressures, and a lifelong internal battle with image and value.
Together, they unpack why our relationships with our bodies go sideways—from treating our bodies like projects or performances, to seeing them as props for approval. They introduce the "trifecta" of body compartmentalization and explain why only a solid foundation can bring lasting freedom. They also respond to a moving listener question about emotional eating and point toward scripture as the root of transformation.
Which of the three body perspectives do you relate to most: project, prop, or object?
Have you ever treated your body like an opponent rather than an ally?
What does renewing your mind with scripture look like for you?
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Why Can’t I Feel Free? What Keeps Us From Finding Peace in Our Bodies? - Lisa Whittle
In the premiere of Season 11, Body & Soul, Candace and her guest co-host Lisa Whittle begin a vulnerable and powerful conversation about their lifelong struggles with body image, disordered eating, and mental exhaustion. From Lisa’s seminary days of Skittles and Diet Coke lunches to Candace’s behind-the-scenes pressures as a young actress, both women reveal how shame and comparison shaped their self-worth.
But this season isn’t about staying stuck. Lisa introduces the concept of "whole body theology," a Biblical foundation that reframes how we view our bodies—not as projects to fix, but as vessels created for God’s glory. If you’ve ever felt exhausted by conflicting health advice, or caught in a cycle of striving and self-loathing, this episode offers gospel-centered hope for a new way forward. Because when body and soul are seen together, healing begins.
What part of Candace or Lisa’s story resonated most with you?
Have you ever felt exhausted by all the advice about health and wellness?
What does freedom in your body look like to you?
Connect with Candace and Lisa
Candace on Instagram @candacecbure
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Instagram: / lisawhittle
Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com
YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial
Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com
More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips
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Body and Soul, The Body Talk We All Need - Lisa Whittle
What happens when we stop trying to “fix” our bodies—and start seeing them through the lens of our faith? Season 11 of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast is with guest co-host Lisa Whittle. Together, they share why this deeply personal, biblically grounded season—Body and Soul—was born from vulnerability, not vanity. This season goes deep with real conversations about body shame, trauma, identity, and healing.
What’s your biggest struggle when it comes to your body image?
Have you ever connected your physical story to your spiritual one?
What are you hoping to heal in your body and soul this season?
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What Does it Really Mean to Protect Your Heart? - Jonathan Pokluda
Is your heart guiding you toward truth, or pulling you off course?
In this powerful finale to Season 10, Candace, Lev, and Pastor Jonathan "JP" Pokluda share honest stories of temptation, fasting, stage fright, and learning to trust God with the deepest fears—especially when it comes to family and the future.
JP explains how scripture, fasting, and community protect us from spiritual attack, while Lev and Candace share what it means to develop strong habits and spiritual resilience. From practical wisdom to moments of humor (like the $100 chocolate cake), this episode is packed with memorable stories and deep biblical insights.
Plus, a listener question from Crystal opens a heartfelt discussion on parenting through anxiety and learning to surrender control to God.
We’re ending the season with bold encouragement: seek Truth with your whole heart, and you will find it.
Download the free resource "The No Fear Guide" at Candace.com.Pick up Jonathan Pokluda's new book Your Story Has a Villain – link in the show notes.
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Life is like a rollercoaster. We all have good days and bad days, but it's better when we go through it together! Join me and special guests for real conversations about living with kindness, class and purpose.
Best known as 'D.J Tanner' in the hit television series "Full House" and Netflix's "Fuller House," and as the actor and director who takes over your television around Christmas time, Candace is also a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and CEO of CandyRock Entertainment. Candace has been interviewed countless times over her decades on television, and hosts her own deep conversations about life and spiritual growth.
Each season of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast features guests for a deep exploration of a single theme, encouraging listeners to grow in their experiences of faith, family and purposeful living.
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