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Confidently She

321 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

Rebekah Buege, author of The Body Image Solution and Social Currency, gives her tips for building confidence, improving body image, and thriving as a single woman in today's world. Tune in most Thursdays for episodes that feel like advice from a good friend, not a lecture from an expert.

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S5 E8: She displays Godly characteristics (and her friends do, too)

February 09, 2024 01:51 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB

Welcome back to Confidently She! Do you ever wonder if you're growing spiritually? Yes, maybe you're consistent with spiritual disciplines, but how do you tell if there's real growth in your heart? Proverbs says out of the heart the mouth speaks. Your actions will give you direct indications of your spiritual growth. I put together a list of 11 ways I noticed my behavior, mindset, and speech change once I truly started walking with the Lord. You can use these as indicators of your own growth...

S5 E7: She prioritizes kingdom unity over political uniformity

February 02, 2024 01:42 - 16 minutes - 23 MB

Welcome back! Sometimes Christians forget that America is not a Christian nation. It's a nation of religious freedom, which means freedom from religion as well as the right to practice individual religions. This means, as Christians, we should never be shocked or offended when political agendas don't align with our values. It's a presidential election year in the United States, which means the republican party will attempt to harness the religious voting block regardless of their candidate's...

S5 E6: She lives quietly, but impacts greatly

January 26, 2024 01:38 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MB

Welcome back to Confidently She! This episode is a response to 1 Thessalonians where Christians are called to live a quiet life. It feels like this goes directly against much of the themes I see at Christian conferences in America. What does it really look like to live quietly? How are we supposed to impact people when we live quietly in a world that's getting louder and louder each year? I have some thoughts and I hope it helps encourage you. Don't forget to join us over on Substack for fur...

S5 E5: She enjoys gifts from God

January 19, 2024 01:30 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MB

Welcome back to season five of Confidently She. In this episode, I'm walking you through the mindset of enjoyment and why it's important in my walk with God. The gifts God gives are meant to be enjoyed to the fullest. God is not stingy with his gifts. He is not withholding, even though it feels that way to us sometimes. Remember that God is a father and there's nothing parents enjoy more than seeing their child enjoy the gifts they give them. So I'm sharing the 3 necessary shifts I made to f...

S5 E4: She stopped seeking approval from others

January 12, 2024 00:01 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB

Everyone needs approval. Call it validation, permission, praise, etc. we all crave it. It's just part of the human condition. But why do some people desperately seek the approval of their parents, friends, or strangers on the internet? What is it about that kind of approval we crave? Find out why you seek approval from people in this episode of Confidently She. Don't forget about the Substack, join here: https://open.substack.com/pub/rebekahbuege

S5 E3: Loving who God made me, becoming who God made me

January 08, 2024 13:36 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MB

You hear a lot about self-love in recent years, but it's easy for this topic to start sounding a lot like self indulgence or vanity. However, don't think that it's not part of holy living in God's kingdom. In this episode, I'm sharing thoughts and examples of how God wants for his children to love who they are and grow into more of who he designed them to be. Don't forget to listen on Substack where you can comment and discuss directly with me and other listeners! https://rebekahbuege.substa...

S5 E3: Self love, vanity, and self indulgence

December 15, 2023 01:47 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MB

You hear a lot about self-love in recent years, but it's easy for this topic to start sounding a lot like self indulgence or vanity. However, don't think that it's not part of holy living in God's kingdom. In this episode, I'm sharing thoughts and examples of how God wants for his children to love who they are and grow into more of who he designed them to be. Don't forget to listen on Substack where you can comment and discuss directly with me and other listeners! https://rebekahbuege.substa...

S5 E3: She loves who God made her to be

December 14, 2023 00:07 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MB

You hear a lot about self-love in recent years, but it's easy for this topic to start sounding a lot like self indulgence or vanity. However, don't think that it's not part of holy living in God's kingdom. In this episode, I'm sharing thoughts and examples of how God wants for his children to love who they are and grow into more of who he designed them to be. Don't forget to listen on Substack where you can comment and discuss directly with me and other listeners! https://rebekahbuege.substa...

S5 E2: When correction hurts

December 08, 2023 03:46 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Are you in a season of spiritual growth, pruning, or correction? The reality is, it's a painful process. In a culture where comfort and pleasure are prioritized, anything that hurts can be misinterpreted as cruelty. In this episode, we're talking about the goodness of correction and how even though things may be painful or uncomfortable, it's for our ultimate good.

S5 E1: What is God's Plan for My Life?

December 07, 2023 11:52 - 22 minutes - 31 MB

Have you ever wondered what God's plan is for your life? This concept is thrown around a lot in Christian culture, but what does the Bible actually say about it? This gave me anxiety at first because I was afraid I would miss the plan, go off the plan, misunderstand the plan, and ultimately not live the life God had planned for me - which scared me! If you're feeling this way, feeling lost, or just want to understand what this means, listen to the episode to kick off season 5 of Confidently ...

S5 E2: She trusts when correction hurts

December 07, 2023 03:46 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Are you in a season of spiritual growth, pruning, or correction? The reality is, it's a painful process. In a culture where comfort and pleasure are prioritized, anything that hurts can be misinterpreted as cruelty. In this episode, we're talking about the goodness of correction and how even though things may be painful or uncomfortable, it's for our ultimate good.

S5 E1: She knows God's plan

December 01, 2023 00:06 - 22 minutes - 31 MB

Have you ever wondered what God's plan is for your life? This concept is thrown around a lot in Christian culture, but what does the Bible actually say about it? This gave me anxiety at first because I was afraid I would miss the plan, go off the plan, misunderstand the plan, and ultimately not live the life God had planned for me - which scared me! If you're feeling this way, feeling lost, or just want to understand what this means, listen to the episode to kick off season 5 of Confidently ...

Understanding the Pisces Zodiac Sign

September 12, 2023 17:42 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MB

Hello Pisces Season! Anyone born between February 19th and March 20th falls under the Sun sign of Pisces. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this water sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, there's nothing in the Bible that says anything to contradict the idea that when and where you are born is an indication of who you are. In fact, how ...

Understanding the Aquarius Zodiac Sign

September 11, 2023 17:41 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MB

Hello Aquarius Season! Anyone born between January 20th and February 18th falls under the Sun sign of Aquarius. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this air sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, there's nothing in the Bible that says anything to contradict the idea that when and where you are born is an indication of who you are. In fact, ...

Understanding the Capricorn Zodiac Sign

September 10, 2023 17:41 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MB

Hello Capricorn Season! Anyone born between December 22nd and January 19th falls under the Sun sign of Capricorn. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this earth sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, there's nothing in the Bible that says anything to contradict the idea that when and where you are born is an indication of who you are. In fa...

Understanding the Sagittarius Zodiac Sign

September 09, 2023 17:40 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MB

Hello Sagittarius Season! Anyone born between November 22nd and December 21st falls under the Sun sign of Sagittarius. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this fire sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, there's nothing in the Bible that says anything to contradict the idea that when and where you are born is an indication of who you are. I...

Understanding the Scorpio Zodiac Sign

September 08, 2023 17:40 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MB

Hello Scorpio Season! Anyone born between October 23rd and November 21st falls under the Sun sign of Scorpio. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this water sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, there's nothing in the Bible that says anything to contradict the idea that when and where you are born is an indication of who you are. In fact, ...

Understanding the Libra Zodiac Sign

September 07, 2023 17:39 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MB

Hello Libra Season! Anyone born between September 23rd and October 22nd falls under the Sun sign of Libra. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this air sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, there's nothing in the Bible that says anything to contradict the idea that when and where you are born is an indication of who you are. In fact, how d...

Understanding the Virgo Zodiac Sign

September 06, 2023 17:38 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MB

Hello Virgo Season! Anyone born between August 23rd and September 22nd falls under the Sun sign of Virgo. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this earth sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, there's nothing in the Bible that says anything to contradict the idea that when and where you are born is an indication of who you are. In fact, how ...

Understanding the Leo Zodiac Sign

September 05, 2023 17:37 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MB

Hello Leo Season! Anyone born between July 23rd and August 22nd falls under the Sun sign of Leo. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this fire sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, there's nothing in the Bible that says anything to contradict the idea that when and where you are born is an indication of who you are. In fact, how did God ch...

Understanding the Cancer Zodiac Sign

September 04, 2023 17:37 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MB

Hello Cancer Season! Anyone born between June 22nd and July 22nd falls under the Sun sign of Cancer. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this water sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, there's nothing in the Bible that says anything to contradict the idea that when and where you are born is an indication of who you are. In fact, how did G...

Understanding the Gemini Zodiac Sign

September 03, 2023 17:36 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MB

Hello Gemini Season! Anyone born between May 21st and June 21st falls under the Sun sign of Gemini. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this air sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, there's nothing in the Bible that says anything to contradict the idea that when and where you are born is an indication of who you are. In fact, how did God ...

Understanding the Taurus Zodiac Sign

September 02, 2023 17:35 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MB

Hello Taurus Season! Anyone born between April 20th and May 20th falls under the Sun sign of Taurus. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this earth sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, there's nothing in the Bible that says anything to contradict the idea that when and where you are born is an indication of who you are. In fact, how did G...

Understanding the Aries Zodiac Sign

September 01, 2023 17:32 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Hello Aries Season! Anyone born between March 21st and April 19th falls under the Sun sign of Aries. Listen to this episode to get insight to how I think about this fire sign, and how you can better understand them. You might be wondering why I'm so into Zodiac signs if I'm Christian. To that I say, fair enough. But from what I can tell, there's nothing in the Bible that says anything to contradict the idea that when and where you are born is an indication of who you are. In fact, how did Go...

Social Currency Series: Why did you write this book?

July 20, 2023 08:39 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

In anticipation for the Social Currency book release on August 8, 2023 I'm sharing why I wrote this book in the first place. Social currency is responsible for every insecurity humans have, did you know that? When you understand social currency and how it influences your feelings, behavior, and values, you can make big changes in your self confidence. Listen to this episode to get insight on my personal story and why social currency gets in the way of creating a fulfilling life you love. Pr...

Social Currency Series: Quitting, power, and deciding what you value

July 13, 2023 08:21 - 15 minutes - 21 MB

Welcome back to episode 2 of the Social Currency series! I'm sharing three quotes from the book and diving into the context of each one. Listen in to get excited about what's to come! and make sure to revisit the episode once you have your copy to see if you can find which chapters the quotes are from :) Pre-order and get the introduction emailed to you now!: www.socialcurrencybook.com

Social Currency Series: Why Your Attention Matters More than Your Motivation

July 06, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

Do you have big goals? Are you searching for fulfillment? In this episode, I'm sharing how harnessing the power of my attention helped me hit goals way faster than staying motivated ever could! This is kicking off the Social Currency book series in preparation for the release scheduled for August 8, 2023. In this episode, you will find out the true power of your attention plus how to get the introduction of Social Currency emailed to you today! www.socialcurrencybook.com

S4 E10 - Nutrition and its Role in Building a Positive Body Image

June 29, 2023 07:34 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

Ever heard of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? Social workers and therapists use it to assess and prioritize how to help their clients. In this episode, I'm breaking down Maslow's hierarchy of needs to show why getting your nutrition on track is the starting point for a positive body image. Don't worry, I'm not giving any specific diet or nutrition advice, it's all about the mindset and why this is absolutely vital - and how diet culture chips away at these basic human needs and leaves you vulne...

S4 E9 - 5 Signs Your Confidence is Growing

June 22, 2023 08:34 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Welcome to a confidence check in! This episodes reviews what confidence really looks like in practice. If you take the biased cultural portrayal of confidence (usually rich white men in business suits) out of the equation, how do you define confidence in action? Well, Rebekah is sharing these five areas to signal whether or not your confidence is growing.

S4 E8 - How I Made My Life Feel Good & Improved My Body Image (raw audio)

June 15, 2023 05:17 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Our body expectations are usually about how we look, results, and outcomes. This leaves us burnt out, striving for “better”, and comparing ourselves like crazy. What if you first prioritized the feeling you want instead? In this raw audio episode, I’m sharing my process for making my life feel really good, how I improved my body image over time, and ways you can reflect on your body relationship to make intentional improvements. Order Social Currency, arrives August 8, 2023: https://amzn.to...

S4 E7 - Bikini Shopping Survival Guide

June 08, 2023 08:38 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MB

Feel good in your body this summer by not letting bikini shopping stress you out! In this quick episode, I’m sharing how I deal with swimwear these days and my mindset about clothes shopping in general. End the swimsuit drama for good and give your body a well deserved break.

S4 E6 - Your Parents are Flawed and Always Have Been (raw audio)

June 01, 2023 08:47 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MB

Body image issues typically come from childhood and how we heard our parents speaking about their bodies and saw them treating their bodies. No matter what your parents body image was or how they parented you, they were limited just like all humans. There’s a powerful transition that happens when children grow into adults and now can see their parents as peers. This voice note attempts to explain how to get the love they didn’t give you and stop seeking it from an unwilling source.

S4 E6 - Your Parents are Flawed and Always Have Been

June 01, 2023 08:47 - 10 minutes - 5.17 MB

Body image issues typically come from childhood and how we heard our parents speaking about their bodies and saw them treating their bodies. No matter what your parents body image was or how they parented you, they were limited just like all humans. There’s a powerful transition that happens when children grow into adults and now can see their parents as peers. This voice note attempts to explain how to get the love they didn’t give you and stop seeking it from an unwilling source.

S4 E5 - Throwing Away the Word Perfect and Getting Real

May 25, 2023 05:57 - 10 minutes - 5.1 MB

We’ve been conditioned to think being perfect is the only way we will be valuable or loved, but in my experience, the more people show me their vulnerability, their fears, and their shortcomings the more care and compassion I feel for them. Why should it be any different with how we see ourselves? In this voice note, I’m talking about how the concept of perfection can be harmful, and get in the way of us, enjoying the nuances of life.

S4 E5 - Throwing Away the Word Perfect and Getting Real (raw audio)

May 25, 2023 05:57 - 10 minutes - 9.7 MB

We’ve been conditioned to think being perfect is the only way we will be valuable or loved, but in my experience, the more people show me their vulnerability, their fears, and their shortcomings the more care and compassion I feel for them. Why should it be any different with how we see ourselves? In this voice note, I’m talking about how the concept of perfection can be harmful, and get in the way of us, enjoying the nuances of life.

S4 E4 - Building Confidence through Consistent Imperfection (raw audio)

May 18, 2023 05:43 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MB

Confidence is a skill like anything else and you have to be OK with being a beginner if you ever want to feel like a master. The best way to build confidence in your body, your job, in your public speaking ability, etc is through consistent imperfection. This is how you learn and I hope this raw, unedited audio helps show you everyone is imperfect and you don’t have to be flawless to be valuable.

S4 E4 - Building Confidence through Consistent Imperfection

May 18, 2023 05:43 - 7 minutes - 3.62 MB

Confidence is a skill like anything else and you have to be OK with being a beginner if you ever want to feel like a master. The best way to build confidence in your body, your job, in your public speaking ability, etc is through consistent imperfection. This is how you learn and I hope this raw, unedited audio helps show you everyone is imperfect and you don’t have to be flawless to be valuable.

S4 E3 - The Connection Between Body Image and Mental Health

May 11, 2023 10:26 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

I learned I had mental health issues because of my body image. I didn't think of the two as related, I just thought that's how I thought about myself. But a negative body image is definitely a mental health issue. You can’t have a conversation about mental health without including body image and I think that’s overlooked in the conversation, so I'm talking about it on this episode. Body image isn't something you have to "manage" or "deal with" it's something you can fix! It's a powerful too...

S4 E2 - Overcoming Negative Body Talk (strategies & tips)

May 04, 2023 06:58 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Negative body talk is normalized in our culture to a point you might not realize you're doing it. It's become its own genre of comedy, especially for women, but I'd like to UN normalize this kind of thing. We shouldn't make fun of our bodies in an attempt to avoid criticism or "say it before someone else does" that's not what confident women do. Confident women over come negative body talk and this episode gives you my strategies and tips for how to have positive self talk. Join the challen...

S4 E1 - Building a Positive Body Image: My Personal Journey

April 27, 2023 07:09 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Welcome to season 4! We're getting started with a BANG because I'm sharing my personal journey of body image healing. The result of building a positive body image is the absence of stress and pain. I explain how it feels like the freedom to just do things. I'm sharing my "Big 4" body image issues that I struggled with, the breakthroughs I made to heal them, and how I think about these 4 things now that I'm fully confident and comfortable in my body. Important links from the episode... Pas...

S3 E25 - The Connection Between Body Image and Spiritual Practice

April 20, 2023 06:45 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Feeling disconnected? Not spiritually fulfilled or inspired? It might be your body image distracting you from your spiritual practice! When you struggle with body image, you can easily overlook how you are made in the image of God. Listen to this episode to understand what's stopping you from being more connected to your body, why being connected to your body is essential before you can be spiritually healthy, and perspective shifts to honor and care for your body as part of your spiritual p...

S3 E24 - The Intersection of Body Image and Identity

April 13, 2023 04:06 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Do you struggle with self worth? Find out how body image intersects with identify and how it might be harming your self worth. Separating your appearance from your identity helps ease your body image struggles - find out how on this episode of Confidently She! Don't forget to check out all the ways to coaching options, courses, and resources using the links below: Day of Voice Notes, Coaching - https://bit.ly/3Kq2IMI Resources - https://bit.ly/3M5TKpd Shop - https://bit.ly/42ZKDfO

S3 E23 - How to Overcome Body Shame and Guilt

April 06, 2023 07:40 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Body shame and guilt are a common barrier to body confidence. Listen in to hear the sources of body shame, what shame really is, and how to overcome guilt and body shame in a healthy way. Resources: Day of Voice Notes: https://bit.ly/3Gbyp9X Get The Body Image Solution book!: https://bit.ly/3Ka23hg

S3 E22 - Worldly Body v. Redeemed Body (pursuing a godly body relationship)

February 09, 2023 10:13 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Do you want peace and joy in your relationship with food & exercise? Believe it or not, God has a plan for that. You might wonder, what does my body relationship have to do with holiness and godliness? What does being christian have to do with body image?Well, let's talk about it. In this episode, I'm covering the tension between how the world views bodies and how God views them. Since we are made in the image of God, it's no surprise that God has something to say about what we eat and how w...

S3 E22: Worldly Body v. Redeemed Body (pursuing a godly body relationship)

February 09, 2023 10:13 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Do you want peace and joy in your relationship with food & exercise? Believe it or not, God has a plan for that. You might wonder, what does my body relationship have to do with holiness and godliness? What does being christian have to do with body image?Well, let's talk about it. In this episode, I'm covering the tension between how the world views bodies and how God views them. Since we are made in the image of God, it's no surprise that God has something to say about what we eat and how w...

S3 E21 - Style, modesty, and existing as a woman

February 02, 2023 08:43 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

Raise your hand if you've been personally victimized by purity culture?? Religion has a lot to say about how women should dress, but what does scripture actually say? What does God's heart say in this? How does the fact women are also created in the image of God influence how he designed women to exist in this world? In this episode, Rebekah addresses personal style, modesty, and cultural conditioning around "appropriate" dress code. Want guidance building a healthy relationship with food +...

S3 E20 - What I learned from giving away 10% of my 2022 income

January 26, 2023 07:10 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

Giving money away releases the grip it has on your heart. This is what I learned from giving 10% of each paycheck to church and charity over 2022. Scripture calls this tithing, but for a long time I didn't do it. When we choose American traditions and culture over God's advice for holy living, we start putting our trust in things other than God. Listen in for how my financial journey of 2022 shaped me spiritually. I hope this encourages you and brings new perspectives on your relationship wi...

S3 E 20 - What I learned from giving away 10% of my 2022 income

January 26, 2023 07:10 - 1 hour - 61.5 MB

Giving money away releases the grip it has on your heart. This is what I learned from giving 10% of each paycheck to church and charity over 2022. Scripture calls this tithing, but for a long time I didn't do it. When we choose American traditions and culture over God's advice for holy living, we start putting our trust in things other than God. Listen in for how my financial journey of 2022 shaped me spiritually. I hope this encourages you and brings new perspectives on your relationship wi...

S3 E19 - Being single in the church and its (unhealthy?) obsession with marriage

January 19, 2023 06:49 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Dating in 2023 is crazy. There's a lot of advice out there for how to date as a christian and what christian dating should look like, but have we stopped to ask if it's really part of the Christian calling? If you attend any church service in America, you might think it's a requirement for membership. In this episode, Rebekah challenges confusing "The American Dream" with God's plan and considers 1 Corinthians 7 when Paul wrote that it's better for christians who are single to "remain as the...

S3 E18 - What is body confidence and why does it matter?

December 01, 2022 11:22 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

As we approach the end of this season, I want to level set on what body confidence feels like in the relationship with your body. There's a difference between body positivity and body confidence. In this episode, I talk about why body confidence is more powerful than body neutrality, or positivity, etc.  Learn about Everyday Upgrades: https://www.thebodyimagesolution.com/everyday-upgrades Fix your body relationship: https://www.thebodyimagesolution.com/program Book a Magic Hour session wi...

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