Body Image Is a Brain Problem, Not a Vanity Issue with Leanne Ellington

Spiritual Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren

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You’ve been told that body image is about self-esteem. Or confidence. Or that it’s just a “vanity issue” you need to pray your way out of. But what if the issue isn’t your reflection, but it’s your wiring?

In this final episode of the Spiritual Brain Surgery takeover series, guest host Leanne Ellington dismantles one of the biggest lies women have been taught: that if we just loved ourselves more, the body shame would go away.

Through brain science, lived experience, and Spirit-led truth, Leanne reveals how body image isn’t a surface-level issue—it’s a deeply embedded neurological pattern. She shares the story of her own unraveling (even after losing 100 pounds), how the Anterior Cingulate Cortex shapes your self-image, and why your mirror might be reflecting trauma instead of truth.

You’ll walk away with a 3-step framework to start rewriting your self-image—God’s way:

Step 1: Unlearn the Lies – Dismantle the false beliefs you inherited about your worth, your body, and what makes you lovable, and take off the mental “backpack” you were never meant to carry.
Step 2: Regulate the Noise – Calm the inner static that keeps you stuck in fear and body shame by creating nervous system safety, so you can finally feel the love and truth God is offering.
Step 3: Rebuild the Mirror – Rewire the way you see yourself by aligning your self-image with how God already sees you: worthy, chosen, and delightfully made—right now, not 20 pounds from now.

This isn’t about body positivity. It’s about identity alignment.

Because when the mirror reflects how God sees you, you don’t have to fight to love yourself. You simply receive it.

Resources and Links

(00:05) - Introduction to Spiritual Brain Surgery
(01:02) - Exploring Body Image and Shame
(02:17) - The Story of Transformation
(04:53) - The Weight of Body Image
(07:23) - Body Image: A Brain Problem
(11:37) - Understanding the Brain's Role
(13:01) - The Power of Neuroplasticity
(15:16) - Rewiring Your Self-Image
(17:30) - Framework for Transformation
(20:30) - Step-by-Step Healing Process
(22:57) - Finding Safety in Stillness
(25:11) - Rebuilding Your Mirror
(27:17) - Identity Alignment and Acceptance
(29:00) - Conclusion and Call to Action

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