In this Summer Throwback episode of Priorities on Purpose, Melissa Batt sits down with licensed Christian therapist, author, and podcast host Rachael Gilbert for an honest conversation about body image issues, insecurities, and the old wounds that shape the way we see ourselves.

Rachael’s book, Image Restored: Tear Down Shame and Insecurity to Experience a Body Image Renovation, is more than a book—it’s an interactive journey toward healing. Together, Melissa and Rachael unpack the connection between trauma and body image struggles, how painful comments and experiences become part of our “body image timeline,” and why healing is possible when we invite God into those broken places.

If you’ve ever wrestled with shame about your body, carried insecurities from childhood, or felt stuck in destructive thought patterns, this episode will give you hope and direction.

Be sure to go back and listen to Part 2, where Melissa and Rachael continue this powerful discussion with practical tools for breaking free.

Key Takeaways:

• [00:02] - Welcome & Introduction Melissa introduces Rachael Gilbert and her book Image Restored, setting the stage for a vulnerable and hope-filled conversation.

• [06:10] - Beyond the Surface of Body Image Issues Why body image struggles are rarely about appearance alone—they often tie back to trauma, shame, and insecurity.

• [13:40] - The Body Image Timeline Rachael explains how identifying moments from childhood and adolescence can reveal the root causes of body image issues.

• [20:25] - Trauma’s Lasting Impact How both big and small traumas—whether comments, experiences, or abuse—shape the way women view themselves.

• [28:50] - Breaking Cycles for the Next Generation Melissa shares how her own healing is changing the way she parents and why this work matters for our daughters too.

• [36:15] - Therapy, Safety, and Courage Rachael shares wisdom on finding a safe, trauma-informed therapist and why healing requires bravery.

• [44:00] - Closing Melissa wraps up Part 1

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In this Priorities on Purpose throwback episode, Melissa Batt sits down with Pastor Kevin Moore—someone who made a lasting impact on her ministry journey over 20 years ago—to talk about leadership, discipleship, and the importance of protecting your health and home life while serving.

They cover the tension between ministry, work, and family, why some seasons call for stepping back, and how to recognize when your life is out of alignment. Pastor Kevin shares practical tools like his life wheel analogy, his “life lanes” system, and the irreplaceable vs. replaceable mindset shift that can help you set boundaries without guilt.

Whether you’re in full-time ministry, volunteering at your local church, or just juggling too much in life, this conversation will challenge you to serve from a place of health—not burnout. Get ready to take notes and walk away with practical ways to protect what matters most.

• [00:01] – Introduction to Pastor Kevin Moore Melissa shares how Kevin gave her one of her first ministry opportunities and the impact his leadership had on her life.

• [06:00] – Servant Leadership vs. Dictatorship Kevin explains why true leadership always starts with serving and valuing people over tasks.

• [16:34] – Replaceable vs. Irreplaceable A powerful story about realizing that work and ministry roles are replaceable, but your role at home is not.

• [22:01] – The Life Wheel Analogy Why keeping God at the center and tying every area of your life to Him helps maintain balance and avoid burnout.

• [26:34] – Signs You’re Out of Balance How frustration toward people can signal you need rest, Sabbath, and boundaries.

• [33:03] – When to Serve and When to Step Back Recognizing seasons to be served vs. seasons to serve, and how to take a healthy break without disconnecting from church.

• [36:50] – Getting Unstuck with Life Lanes Kevin’s 5-lane approach to identifying what you want, setting boundaries, and saying no with confidence.

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In this special Summer Throwback episode of Priorities on Purpose, you’ll hear a portion of Day One from my Operation Reset Workshop—a free 5-day training designed to help you reclaim your time, realign your priorities, and start living with intention, peace, and purpose.

We’re diving deep into the reality of survival mode—how it sneaks up on us, why it keeps us stuck, and the powerful steps you can take to shift into living fully in the purpose God created you for.

I’ll walk you through reflective questions Jesus Himself asked in Scripture (“What do you want?”) and show you how identifying your dreams, values, and priorities is the foundation for building the life you long for. This is your invitation to get honest about what matters most, stop living on the hamster wheel, and begin dreaming again.

🎯 If you’re ready to stop just existing and start living a life that reflects your deepest values, today’s episode will give you the reset you’ve been craving.

• [00:02] - Welcome & Summer Throwback Introduction Why I’m sharing Day One of the Operation Reset Workshop and how you can access the full 5-day experience.

• [02:05] - Why Knowing Your Priorities Matters How identifying what truly matters impacts your time, boundaries, and daily decisions.

• [05:10] - The “Shipwreck” Analogy How life’s disruptions push us into survival mode and create unhealthy coping mechanisms that become long-term habits.

• [12:45] - Jesus’ Question: “What Do You Want?” Why God cares about your dreams and how to bring them honestly before Him—even if you’re unsure what they are.

• [18:20] - The 10-Year Perspective Exercise How imagining your life and relationships a decade from now can guide the choices you make today.

• [25:00] - The “Why” Exercise How asking yourself “why” (at least seven times) reveals the deep, emotional drivers that will keep you focused when distractions come.

• [31:00] - Final Encouragement & Looking Ahead to Day Two Why being intentional shortens the time you stay in survival mode and what to expect next in the workshop.

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