Author: Talise Hirschi

Talise Hirschi did her undergraduate work at Brigham Young University- Idaho and is a current graduate student at Brigham Young University studying Marriage, Family, and Human Development. Her research primarily focuses on body image, religion, and the effects of media.

A woman faces body image anxiety in a church restroom.

Mental Health

In His Image: How Faith Can Heal Our Relationship with Our Bodies

Can the gospel ease body shame in eating disorders? Love from God, purpose, and progress over perfection can aid healing.

Talise Hirschi January 12, 2026