Why Can’t I Feel Free in My Body? Candace's Podcast Season 11 Episode 1 with Lisa Whittle

In the premiere of Season 11, Body & Soul, Candace and her guest co-host Lisa Whittle begin a vulnerable and powerful conversation about their lifelong struggles with body image, disordered eating, and mental exhaustion. From Lisa’s seminary days of Skittles and Diet Coke lunches to Candace’s behind-the-scenes pressures as a young actress, both women reveal how shame and comparison shaped their self-worth. But this season isn’t about staying stuck. Lisa introduces the concept of "whole body theology," a Biblical foundation that reframes how we view our bodies—not as projects to fix, but as vessels created for God’s glory. If you’ve ever felt exhausted by conflicting health advice, or caught in a cycle of striving and self-loathing, this episode offers gospel-centered hope for a new way forward. Because when body and soul are seen together, healing begins. 🕒 What's Inside [00:00] Welcome to Season 11: Body & Soul [03:22] New studio, new hair, new heart [08:41] Why Candace chose this theme [11:36] Lisa shares how the Bible study came to be [17:28] Their body stories and eating disorder history [25:44] The cultural pressures and diet exhaustion [31:15] A conversation on mental rest and information overload [39:05] Whole body theology and the "glorious exchange" [44:32] Listener questions on skincare and motivation #bodyandsoul #candacecameronbure #candacecameronburepodcast #candacecameron #candace #lisawhittle #faithandwellness #shamehealing #christianpodcast #bodyimage #spiritualgrowth #christianwomen #biblicalhealing #traumarecovery Connect with Candace and Lisa Candace on Instagram @candacecbure Follow the Podcast on Instagram @candacecameronburepodcast Follow the Podcast on TikTok @ccbpodcast Follow Lisa Whittle on Instagram: / @lisawhittle Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com YouTube: / @lisawhittleofficial Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com More Tips! https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips And Lisa’s hat! https://www.lisawhittle.com/shop/p/god-knows-classic-dad-hat-1 SPONSORS -Mr. Pen: http://candacepens.com/ -Grand Canyon University: https://www.gcu.edu/ -WeShare: https://www.weshare.org/candace Each season of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast features one guest for a deep exploration of a single theme, encouraging viewers to grow in their experiences of faith, family and purposeful living. --- Best known as ‘D.J Tanner’ in the hit television series “Full House” and Netflix’s “Fuller House,” and as the actor and director who takes over your television around Christmas time.  Candace is also a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and CEO of CandyRock Entertainment. Candace has been interviewed many times over her decades on television, and in her podcast she hosts deep conversations with experts. Keep up with Candace: Candace's Website: https://candacecbure.com/ The Podcast Website: https://ccbpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candacecbure/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candacecameron   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candacecameronb   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/candacecbure/