Finding Freedom from Body Image Struggles Through Faith, Motherhood, and Surrender
Religion / Christian Living
Date Published: July 28, 2026
Publisher: Lucid Books Publishing
Hello Peace is a faith-filled journey for women navigating body image struggles, identity, and the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy and motherhood. Through a raw and honest personal story, this book invites readers to move from fear, comparison, and control into surrender, renewal, and lasting peace in Christ.
Blending Scripture, reflection, and practical journaling prompts, it equips women to break free from shame, rediscover their worth, and anchor their identity in God—not in appearance or performance.
For any woman who has ever felt at war with her body, this book offers hope, healing, and a reminder that God is not calling her back to who she was—but forward into who she is becoming.
Interview with Beth McCall
Author of Hello Peace
Do you have a routine or something you do to get you in the mood to write?
My best writing moments happen when I can quiet my mind and let life slow down a little. I typically put my phone on Do Not Disturb so I'm not distracted by outside noise, and I almost always start with quiet prayer and Scripture reading. If I have the opportunity to begin writing early in the morning, before the house gets noisy, that tends to set the tone for the entire day. Even if my writing happens in pieces or gets interrupted later, starting the day in that quiet space helps my mind feel clearer and the words come much more naturally.
Do you have a special song, drink, or food you enjoy while you are writing?
There is almost always coffee and water next to me when I'm writing! I also love having worship music playing in the background. Over the years, I have created an entire Purposeful Fueling playlist filled with songs that connect deeply to my "why" and different seasons of my life. Many of those songs inspired pieces of Hello Peace or remind me of what God was teaching me during the seasons I was writing it, so that playlist has become a pretty meaningful part of my writing process.
How do you know what to write?
I start by writing whatever is on my heart. I don't worry too much at first about whether it will actually make it into the final manuscript, I just write. Hello Peace began as a journal entry and slowly became something more, and honestly, that is how most of my ideas begin. Whether it's a book, a program I'm developing, something I want to share publicly, or even an activity I want to use with the athletes I work with, I usually start very informally with whatever is on my mind and heart. I think some of my best ideas have come when I stop trying to make something polished from the beginning and simply give myself permission to get the words out first. The structure and refinement can come later.
What does a typical writing day look like for you?
This definitely depends on the season of life I'm in, especially now with two young children! In an ideal world, my day starts with quiet time in the Word and a cup of coffee. I'll read, pray, journal, and then move into writing while the house is still quiet. From there, the day is usually broken up by kids, family life, and my work as a dietitian and business owner. I also try to make time to care for my own body through running, movement, or some type of workout.
I've learned that I actually write better when I'm not trying to force writing into every available moment. When I am taking care of the different parts of my life that matter to me—my faith, my family, my work, and my own well-being—I tend to have more clarity and creativity when I do sit down to write.
Do you do anything special to celebrate after writing “the end”?
For Hello Peace</>, my husband and I went out for a nice dinner to celebrate finishing the manuscript and the full-circle moment it represented. I started writing this book while pregnant with our first child and finished it while pregnant with our second. There was something incredibly special about realizing that the story had traveled through that entire season of our family's life with me. It felt like such a beautiful God moment, and one that was absolutely worth celebrating!
How long does it take you to write a book?
Because writing isn't my full-time job, I think the answer will probably be different for every book. Hello Peace developed over the course of several years, while another book I'm working on has already taken shape much more quickly over the course of a few months. I also don't want to force every book into a strict timeline. I want to give each story the time and space it needs to become what it is supposed to be. Of course, deadlines can be helpful, and sometimes necessary, but I never want to rush something simply for the sake of getting it out the door. I would rather take the time to make sure I have said what I truly feel called to say and serve the reader well in the process.
What is the most difficult part of writing a book?
For me, one of the most difficult parts is actually getting to "the end" and knowing when the book is truly complete. The topics I tend to write about could probably go on forever! There is always another story, another lesson, or another thought that could be included, so at some point you have to decide what belongs in this book and what might be meant for something else.
What helps me most is creating an outline early in the process. I definitely leave room for flexibility. If another chapter or idea keeps coming back to my heart, I pay attention to that. But having an outline gives me something to return to. It helps me remember the story I originally set out to tell and recognize when I've actually finished telling it.
Beth McCall is a registered dietitian, sports nutrition specialist, and founder of Purposeful Fueling, where she helps individuals fuel their body, mind, and life with purpose. With over a decade of experience working with high school, collegiate, and professional athletes, Beth is passionate about supporting both performance and whole-person wellness.
A devoted follower of Christ, her work is deeply shaped by her personal journey of healing from an eating disorder and finding freedom through God’s truth. Hello Peace is her debut book, inspired by her experiences in pregnancy and motherhood and her desire to help women anchor their identity in Christ.
Beth lives with her husband, son, and daughter, and enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with her family.
Instagram: @bethmiller_7 @purposefulfueling
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