Ep: 11 Burning the Beauty Standards featuring Tamara Newell
Host: Melie Williams
Guest: Tamara Newell, author of The Peaceful Body Approach (available on Amazon)
Ever felt like your relationship with your body is just one big, exhausting battle? In this episode of Diamonds in Dumpster Fires, I sit down with Tamara Newell, author of The Peaceful Body Approach, to talk about breaking free from body shame and finding healing through faith, love, and community.
Tamara shares her deeply personal journey through eating disorders, body image struggles, and the incredible transformation that happened when she invited God into her health journey. We dig into the Peaceful Body Pyramid, why love—not shame—is the foundation for true healing, and how small, sustainable choices can lead to lasting change. If you’ve ever felt at war with your body, this episode is for you.
What You’ll Take Away from This Episode:
✨ God actually cares about your health—and He has good things in store for you.
✨ You are already loved as you are. Full stop.
✨ Love, not punishment, is the key to a healthy relationship with your body.
✨ Shame is a liar—it isolates and warps your self-image.
✨ You need safe people to walk with you through healing.
✨ Gratitude is a secret weapon against self-criticism and discontent.
✨ Small, consistent choices add up to big results.
✨ Your health vision should fuel your spirit, not drain it.
✨ Jesus can redeem even the hardest parts of your journey with food and body image.
✨ Healthy food doesn’t have to be complicated—it can be simple and enjoyable.
This is your reminder that you are not alone, you are not broken, and there is hope. Let’s dive in!