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The Dear Body Podcast173 - sick of feeling behind; the productivity trap and how to prioritizeThe Dear Body Podcast is (finally) back! Jessi dives right in and catches you up on her journey over the past year and a half and why she was pretty much missing in action. She reflects on the overwhelm of constantly feeling behind and like you're never doing enough and reveals her strategies for prioritizing what truly matters.
In this episode you'll learn:
How to identify what's urgent vs. what feels urgent—how to manage a long to-do list without feeling overwhelmed.
Two key questions Jessi ask's herself to help her reduce overwhelm and prioritize ef...
2024-06-0724 minThe Dear Body Podcast161 - 5 Ways To Bounce Back After A SetbackIs there anything worse than the paralyzing feeling of being STUCK. Confusion, self sabotage, the mental spiral of self defeating thoughts from experiencing set backs.. it can seem crippling. Today, Jessi is equipping us with 5 powerful mindset shifts and mindset skills to help you bounce back from these so called set backs. You’ll leave this episode with practical skills you can use next time you may experience this very real human experience. Jessi also shares the 6 key indicators of success in the food freedom healing journey, a concept also expanded on in The Food Freedom Online Program.
2023-02-0231 minThe Dear Body Podcast155 - How To Tell If It’s Physical or Emotional HungerDid you know there are 4 different types of hunger? It’s true, it’s not just physical and emotional hunger. Today Jessi is going to unpack these 4 different types of hunger, learning this can be extremely supportive in finding a more balanced relationship with food and honoring what your body is actually asking for. If you’re feeling frustrated with your relationship with food, that is valid and you may be exhausted from the struggle. Today’s episode will shed light on the healing process because while it's multidimensional it is not rocket science. Freedom is for you.
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2023-01-1220 minThe Dear Body Podcast153 - Breaking Free of Overthinking & The Courage To Be DislikedHave you ever felt like you were afraid of showing ALL of you? Truly, fully, authentically you? Are there parts of yourself that you hide from a fear of judgement?
Let’s unpack this common human fear in our first episode of 2023. My hope is to break down the walls around being a multidimensional human and embrace a little more curiousity and a lot more grace.
Jessi has coached over 1,500 through the Food Freedom Online Program 1.0 and in true Jessi fashion she is constantly seeking growth, evolution & optimization.. which is why for the last 5+ months sh...
2023-01-0527 minThe Dear Body Podcast152 - This Changes Everything In The Food & Body Image Healing SpaceJessi has coached over 1,500 through the Food Freedom Online Program 1.0 and in true Jessi fashion she is constantly seeking growth, evolution & optimization.. which is why for the last 5+ months she's dedicated her time & energy into creating The Food Freedom Online Program 2.0 -- its innovative, designed to get you into momentum, thoughtful community connection, built off of the tried & true BEST of the BEST tools & techniques.. complete with:
Daily Bite Sized Rise With Me Sessions
Weekly Mental Collaboration Meditations
Over 12+ highly effective body oriented nervous system regulation tools with walk through
5 Step Framework for navigating a binge episode
Powerful...
2022-09-2125 minThe Dear Body Podcast151 - How To Make Decisions When You’re UnsureWhat is your current decision making process like? Do you feel like you’re able to make sound decisions well that are in alignment with your values & goals? That serves you & therefore serves those around you? Do you have to run your decision by 10 different people before committing? Do you waffle for days or weeks?
Let’s talk about this because making decisions is a MASSIVE part of life. Jessi is here to crack the code around decision making so you can make decisions that honor you, your values, priorities, & your future self!
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2022-06-1017 minThe Dear Body Podcast149 - 5 Steps To Move Through Self-DoubtHave you ever had those sneaky voices of self doubt enter your mind. Thoughts of… Am I going to be the ONE who this doesn’t work for? That can’t do it? (Whatever you're feeling called to pursue)
We all struggle with self doubt at times. It can look like imposter syndrome, procrastination, indecisiveness or self sabotage. When you overthink, you hesitate. You become paralyzed by inaction. You negotiate yourself out of something that you once felt a strong conviction to pursue. And the more you stay in this place the more it erodes your sense of con...
2022-05-2336 minThe Dear Body Podcast148 - 4 Ways To Become Less Impulsive With FoodJessi, Mind Body Eating Coach has worked with women for the past 4 years on conquering their relationship with binge, emotional and overeating. In this episode, Jessi will unpack 4 ways that you can become less impulsive with food. She'll share what the difference is between physical & mental restriction. Gentle reminder the natural response to a body that is in a restrictive state is to binge eating, so an excellent place to start is to ensure that you're getting in enough calories throughout the day. True intuitive eaters allow themselves all different types of food without restriction, food morality or the...
2022-05-0627 minThe Dear Body Podcast145 - Why Do I Eat Healthy Throughout the Day then Binge at Night?!On today's episode Jessi answers listener question, "“I don’t understand what’s wrong with me, I eat healthy throughout the day and then I end up binging at night and I can't figure out how to stop this cycle. Why can’t I figure this thing out?”
Jessi shares 5 things that may be causing you to binge eat at night and what to do about it moving forward.
Key Questions to takeaway:
What does pleasure look like in your life? How can you fill up your pleasure bucket this week by doing things that...
2022-04-1527 minThe Dear Body Podcast144 - Self love Beyond Your Body with @MaryscupofteaaJoin Jessi and self love advocate, Mary (@maryscupofteaa) for a candid conversation surrounding values, romantic relationships, reinventing yourself & the significance of asking the right questions. This episode will give you insight on what life has looked like growing beyond food & body struggles.
Check out Mary’s book: Maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love
Listen to Mary’s Podcast: Mary’s Cup of Tea Podcast
Show Mary love on Instagram: @Maryscupofteaa
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2022-04-0753 minThe Dear Body Podcast143 - The Science of Masturbation + Healing Binge EatingWe know this topic may be quite taboo & uncomfortable for some but that’s exactly why Jessi wants to open up the conversation surrounding female pleasure, knowing our bodies & how this translates to your relationship with food and body. Keep an open mind as Jessi gently touches on the importance of seeking play, pleasure & rest in our lives, what orgasms do to our stress levels & how masturbation may allow for greater introspective awareness which can help get you more in tune with your bodies hunger, fullness and satiety cues as well as positive body image. We hope you leave th...
2022-04-0232 minThe Dear Body Podcast141 - Am I Ready To Heal Binge & Emotional OvereatingAre you ready to heal binge & emotional eating? Today Jessi is sharing how to know when you're ready to heal, what it takes to find freedom and if the Food Freedom Online Program is for you.
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2022-03-2229 minThe Dear Body Podcast140 - How Do I Stop Eating My Feelings?On today’s episode Jessi shares strategies to stop using food as a coping mechanism and instead learn to skillfully feel your emotions. The journey of healing your relationship with food & body is multifaceted but one layer of it is becoming a better feeler & releasing unprocessed emotions. The way we feel is driving the way we behave so it's imperative to release any internal pressure that creates reactivity & impulsiveness around food.
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2022-03-1647 minThe Dear Body Podcast139 - Her Story - How She Found Freedom After 45 Years of Food & Body Struggles with AnnThe guest on today’s episode has an incredible story to share, at 57 years old Ann has found freedom from her food & body struggles. Ann is a former Food Freedom Online Program client and shares where her struggles first began and the approaches she tried in the past to heal. Ann and Jessi chat about how important community & staying out of isolation is throughout the healing process. Ann also shares some her favorite tools she learned from the program and her advice for the woman who is relating to her story.
Thank you, Ann for hav...
2022-02-2334 minThe Dear Body Podcast137 - When Binge Eating Is Your Security BlanketIn today’s episode Jessi covers:
What happens when you get to the end of a meal and you want to binge?
The importance of learning new emotional coping mechanisms
How to cultivate anchors of safety
A powerful activity to begin letting go of binge eating as your comfort & security blanket
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2022-02-1017 minThe Dear Body Podcast135 - Your Questions Answered with Therapist, Vanessa & Xander MarinYou know Jessi loves talking about the more taboo topics so it’s very fitting that today’s episode is all about intimacy & relationships. Jessi brings on Therapist, Vanessa Marin and her hubby Xander to get their expert tips on spicing up your life, what to do about unmatched drives, how to feel worthy of pleasure and so much more. Vanessa and Xander make talking about approachable, realistic and fun!
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2022-01-2554 minThe Dear Body Podcast134 - Couples Counseling Pt. 2 Ft. The HubsIn today's episode, Jessi brings on a very special guest... her hubby, Hung! Join them in today's conversation as they answer a variety of questions!
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2022-01-1844 minThe Dear Body Podcast133 - Anti-Diet Or Anti-Diet Culture: A ConfessionHave you ever felt like you fall somewhere in the middle on a particular topic? It feels scary to be in the middle because maybe you won't be accepted by either side. Today we are going to talk about the middle of intuitive eating and the anti-diet world. Jessi describes where she stands when it comes to pursuing weight loss, fitness, and intuitive eating. This episode will free you from any shame you may feel when it comes to navigating freedom with food but also having fitness goals. Jessi will emphasize how important it is to bake your cake...
2022-01-1123 minThe Dear Body Podcast132 - Alcohol, Addiction & Emotional Regulation with Annie GraceToday Jessi has Annie Grace, Bestselling Author of The Alcohol Experiment on the show. Annie offers insight on how to take a break and bring lasting change to the way we drink. Annie has a similar approach to healing with alcohol as Jessi does to binge eating - she believes we must put down the blame and shame and instead change our thinking to find lasting success. Jessi and Annie discuss the key difference between those who struggle with alcohol and those who don’t and the brain chemistry that triggers these impulses. Annie shares the reason why it mi...
2022-01-0456 minThe Dear Body Podcast131 - Your Fear of Failure Is Keeping You STUCKInstead of fearing failure, fear mediocrity. Today on the show, Jessi shares her perspective on failure. She sees failure as an opportunity and a chance to explore more. Jessi shares how she failed numerous times in relationships, business & beyond but was relentless in trying again. After this episode you’ll be encouraged to see the gift and gratitude in your own failures.
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2021-12-2119 minThe Dear Body Podcast130 - Releasing Food Rules, Honoring Your Mental Health & Integrating Gentle Nutrition with @RealfoodologyOn today’s episode Integrative Nutritionist, Courtney Swan joins Jessi to discuss mental health, releasing food rules & prioritizing whole foods. Courtney’s approach to nutrition is flexible, balanced and manageable. She shares her simple non-negotiable’s when it comes to health and nutrition. Jessi & Courtney discuss how important it is to first heal emotionally and be in a healthy headspace with your relationship with food before adding in gentle nutrition. We hope you feel empowered to listen to your body, slowly untangle the food rules and honor your mental health after listening to this episode!
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2021-12-1444 minThe Dear Body Podcast128 - 4 Steps To Reset After A Binge Or Day Of OvereatingAre you ready to get off the all-or-nothing train this Holiday Season? You know the one where one day you totally overate on all the Holiday foods to the point of excess and the next day you under eat and overexercise. This is a vicious cycle filled with frustration, guilt and shame but we promise there is a way out! Today Jessi is sharing 4 strategies you can implement to help keep you out of this cycle.
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2021-11-3020 minThe Dear Body Podcast127 - Couples Counseling Part 1Couples Counseling, is it only for failing relationships? Let’s talk about it. Today Jessi is normalizing going to couples therapy to enhance and strengthen a marriage. She is sharing lessons she’s learned from couples therapy, and what the heck couples even talk about during their sessions and how to find a good match for you if you’re interested in therapy!
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2021-11-1839 minThe Dear Body Podcast126 - and Body Image InsecuritiesDo you feel like your body image insecurities are impacting your life and relationships? As women, I know it can be hard to feel worthy of communicating our needs and receiving pleasure. Today, Jessi dives into steps we can take to practice respecting ourselves and feel worthy of receiving help, pleasure and compliments.
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2021-11-1625 minThe Dear Body Podcast125 - Normalizing Friendship Breakups & Making Friends As An AdultHave you ever experienced a friendship breakup? They can be even more painful than a romantic relationship. On today's episode Jessi is normalizing friendship breakups and how to release the shame around going our separate ways with individuals we once had a deep connection with. This episode is all about embracing who you truly are, living in integrity and having the courage to be disliked. Jessi will also share her tips on making friends as an adult and finding a connection point. Spoiler, it is not your appearance or image! You do not need to change your body to...
2021-11-1136 minThe Dear Body Podcast124 - I’m Sick & Tired of Binge Eating, Where Do I Start?Welcome to Season 2 of The Dear Body Podcast! After a brief hiatus Jessi is back and ready to share elevated tools, tips and inspiration to conquer binge eating and body image struggles. Jessi will also dive into the juicy taboo topics that most people aren’t willing to embrace.. , relationships, money & beyond.
If you’re fed up with your current habits surrounding food and body, keep listening because there is a way out. Freedom is for you. You've likely felt the impulse to binge eat and given into that impulse because the neural pathway is ingrained and it c...
2021-11-0934 minThe Dear Body Podcast123 - What To Do When You’re Stretched ThinJoin Jessi Jean for a solo episode today all about What To Do When You Feel Stretched Thin in life. Jessi shares practical tips on how to manage your emotions, move through this challenging season and not slip into negative patterns. It's not the typical “find balance” advice — quite the opposite actually!
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2021-07-3030 minThe Dear Body Podcast117 - The Science Behind Why Some Struggle With Binge Eating & Others Don’tIf you've ever asked yourself, "why do I struggle with food and others don't"? Or "How are they just able to just eat when they are hungry and stop when they are full"? Jessi shares that she was once at this place where she was constantly thinking about food and now how she has a peaceful relationship with food. She also answers a variety of listener questions like, Why you may feel panicky around food and how to shift more towards responsiveness. Lastly, she will share how to get off the diet binge cycle!
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2021-05-2742 minThe Dear Body Podcast116 - The Science of Healing Binge EatingWe are back with another Science Series episode this Thursday! Today Jessi will walk you through one of the many tools that we use in The Food Freedom Online Program to begin reprogramming your relationship with food & body. Jessi even walks you through an activity that you can do, so grab a pen and paper and get started!
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2021-05-2041 minThe Dear Body Podcast115 - Binge Eating Basics + The Science Behind ItIf you’ve ever wondered, “Am I a binge eater”, “Do I really struggle with food” or even “Why am I so crazy around food”...this episode is for YOU!
Jessi will cover:
-The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Disorders definition of Binge Eating and her thoughts surrounding it
-10 Questions to ask yourself if you’re struggling with food
-How you’ve trained your brain to actually enjoy binge/emotional eating
-What is happening in your brain during binges
-How to begin RETRAINING your brain to have an easy & effortle...
2021-05-1337 minThe Dear Body Podcast114 - Life Update: Grief, Health Struggles & MoreToday’s episode is a bit different. Jessi sits down with us and gives us a real life update on what she has been navigating the past few months. She shares about loss, grief, health issues & her plan moving through some of these challenges. Jessi has vowed to always keep it real and today she is doing just that!
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2021-05-0734 minThe Dear Body Podcast112 - Intuitive Eating + Dismantling Diet Culture With Evelyn TriboleToday Jessi is joined by THE Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN, CERD-S is an award-winning registered dietitian, best selling author and the co-creator of Intuitive Eating. Together Jessi and Evelyn dive into ditching diet culture, making peace with food and body and her upcoming book, Intuitive Eating for Every Day: 365 Daily Practices & Inspirations to Rediscover the Pleasures of Eating. You will feel inspired after listening to these two powerful women speak to stop the legacy of diet culture and step into complete freedom with food and body.
Learn more about Evelyn Tribole & Intuitive Eating here!
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2021-03-1847 minThe Dear Body Podcast111 - Motherhood, Mental Health + Self Love With @OwnitbabeIs your desire to just feel normal around food? It can be overwhelming to start healing and envision your life without these struggles. After today's episode you will feel inspired to tell a trusted friend or partner and begin your healing journey.
Today Jessi is joined by a fellow influencer in the mental health/body confidence space. Rini is a new mom to Zoe, mental health advocate and helps other women learn to love and accept their bodies and reject diet culture. Together they discuss their similar journeys of navigating the bikini competitor lifestyle, developing an eating...
2021-03-1146 minThe Dear Body Podcast101 - Kicking Comparisonitis with @CharlottePeirce_In today's episode, Charlotte Peirce joins Jessi ~ you may know her from her Instagram account where she consistently shares incredible content advocating for social change and is normalizing the REAL life behind social media. Charlotte has truly navigated it all from extreme dieting and exercising, negative body, coping with childhood trauma... Together Jessi and Charlotte shed light on these areas and help you break free from the comparison trap. Charlotte shares her top tips on cultivating confidence, navigating social media and healing her relationship with food and body.
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2020-12-2933 minThe Dear Body Podcast100 - Holiday How-To Ep.10 - Set New Year’s Resolutions That StickIn today's Holiday How To Episode, Jessi provides a journaling activity to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the year ahead. If you're looking to stick to your goals this year, this IS the episode for you. Jessi covers why typical goals fail and what to do differently that focuses on true and lasting behavior change. Jessi walks us through the start, stop, face and embrace technique that she has used the past few years to conquer the New Year!
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2020-12-2441 minThe Dear Body Podcast098 - Holiday How-To Ep.9 - Handle Weight Gain Without Slipping Into Diet CultureIn this Holiday How To episode, Jessi covers weight gain. What to do about it, how to handle it and ultimately, how we are so much more than our bodies. Jessi compassionately explains that arriving at a place where we accept that our body may fluctuate throughout life is a must and how overtime our bodies will find a place that it functions most optimally at. This set point doesn’t require restriction, constant effort-ing or white knuckling to keep you at a certain weight or weight range. Jessi candidly shares how she doesn’t absolutely LOVE everything about her...
2020-12-1739 minThe Dear Body Podcast094 - Holiday How-To Ep.7 - Overcome Body Shame/InsecuritiesOn this weeks Holiday How-To episode, Jessi unpacks how to overcome body shame. Jessi shares how she was able to heal her relationship with her body, what self objectification is and powerful tools that you can start using TODAY to heal. This episode will help you see building body confidence as a journey of building resilience rather than a destination or set location. Jessi also provides a Mindfulness tool extracted from the Food Freedom Online Program to help you become more aware of your thoughts and avoid feeling like you're always in autopilot. Come, be inspired & begin to see...
2020-12-0339 minThe Dear Body Podcast092 - Holiday How-To Ep.6- Bounce Back From A BingeEver feel like you got a little too carried away with food at Thanksgiving dinner or that Holiday party or maybe just on a regular week night? It can cause so much guilt and shame, which then leads us to white knuckling it until we snap and the whole cycle repeats itself. Let’s not fall into this trap this season! Jessi is going to teach us HOW. In this episode, Jessi talks about the importance of choosing curiosity over self judgement and how to become better feelers without numbing out with food.
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2020-11-2632 minThe Dear Body Podcast087 - Body Liberation, Inclusivity + Diet Culture With @IAmChrissyKingIn this episode, Jessi is joined by Chrissy King. Chrissy is a writer, speaker, strength coach, and educator with a passion for creating a diverse and inclusive wellness industry. She empowers individuals to stop shrinking, start taking up space, and use their energy to create their specific magic in the world. If you’ve ever felt like it's hard to follow the mainstream message of, “just love yourself”, this episode will encourage you and give you a new perspective on getting to a place where you respect + treat yourself with compassion. Chrissy shares the difference between body positivity, neutrality and li...
2020-11-1041 minThe Dear Body Podcast086 - Holiday How-To Ep. 3: Thrive Around Triggering PeopleAre you nervous about being around triggering people or family members this holiday season? We all have those events, circumstances or people who can bring up painful emotions or memories. Jessi brings you through a powerful inner child meditation and shares 2 tangible techniques you can use to feel less anxious around triggering people this holiday season and far beyond that. If you want to thrive this season no matter what, give this a listen and download Jessi's free Holiday Guide!
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2020-11-0533 minThe Dear Body Podcast085 - Overcoming Fear + Self-doubt With Michelle ChalfantHave you ever faced crippling self doubt or fear? I think I know the answer, because the truth is we all have. As you will learn in todays episode we all have many inner parts that make up our being and its imperative that we learn which ones we to quiet and which ones we want to cultivate more. In this episode, Michelle Chalfant, psychotherapist, holistic life coach & founder of The Adult Chair Model joins Jessi to dive straight into fear & self-doubt. Michelle has over 25 years of experience and bridges the gap between simple psychology and grounded spirituality. Michelle...
2020-11-0341 minThe Dear Body Podcast084 - Holiday How-to Ep.2: Navigating Loneliness & SadnessHow can we be the most connected of all time yet have the highest rates of depression & loneliness? In this episode, Jessi dives into what true connection is and how we all want to be fully heard, seen and known. She shares tangible tips on what you can do this Holiday season to feel a little less alone and more connected. You’ll leave feeling encouraged to reach out to others and equipped to process challenging emotions.
In this episode:
4:00- Jessi shares her experience with loneliness and friendships
7:30- Loneliness isn...
2020-10-2944 minThe Dear Body Podcast082 - Holiday How-to Ep.1: Enjoy Holiday Foods Without Spiraling Out-Of-ControlIt’s the first episode of this 12 part Holiday How-to series! Today Jessi is sharing her best tips on how to enjoy holiday foods without spiraling out of control. We know the Holiday season is an incredible time but can also bring about stress and anxiety. It’s time to set yourself and your mind up for success this holiday season. Jessi dives into mindset, the mind body connection & how to combat last supper mentality. Jessi unpacks 2 powerful tangible tools; future pacing and the build a plate strategy.
In this episode:
Jessi shares how powerf...
2020-10-2250 minThe Dear Body Podcast081 - HER STORY - From Believing That A Smaller Body Is A Better Body To Complete Freedom From Dieting + Binge Eating With TaylaIn this episode, Food Freedom Online Program Client, Tayla bravely shares all about her 10 year struggle with a disordered relationship around food. From her being bullied in school, to believing that a smaller body was a better body to now experiencing complete freedom with food and moving on to become an Eating Psychology coach and help other women, Tayla’s story is one that will inspire you deeply. If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck with this struggle or that the impulse to binge/overeat will forever be there, Tayla will put that to rest!
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2020-10-2039 minThe Dear Body Podcast080 - Anxious About The Holidays?In this episode Jessi lays out how she plans on guiding and supporting you through the holiday season. Jessi takes you through a simple guided imagery technique that shows you just how powerful the mind can be. If you’re ready to have a stress free holiday season, listen to this episode, join Jessi's free VIP list and let us know you’re committed by either sending Jessi a DM or leaving us a review!
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2020-10-1525 minThe Dear Body Podcast079 - Recognizing Our Enough-ness + Stepping Into Our Magic With @arielleestoriaIn this episode, Jessi had the honor of interviewing Arielle Estoria. She is a traveling Spoken Word Poet, self-published author, Dance Party Enthusiast Emcee and Event Host, Speaker, Body Positive Model, Actor and professional feeler. Shamelessly claiming that she is in the business of pulling on heartstrings, her motto, "Words not for the ears but for the soul" stems from her dedication to remind anyone who encounters her and her work that words are meant to be felt and experienced and not just heard. If you’ve ever felt like you are playing small or have been conditioned to be...
2020-10-1338 minThe Dear Body Podcast078 - HER STORY - Finding Hope In The Midst of Recovery With BrynHave you ever felt like you don’t fully fit into one category of disordered eating? OR like you’re the only one who is struggling with the specific thing you’re struggling with? In this episode, Food Freedom Online Program Client, Bryn joins Jessi to share her experience with binge eating and recovery. Bryn shines so much light on what the healing journey may look like and how empowering it is to finally reach out for help. Bryn shares how the scale no longer defines her but she is still a work in progress, uncovering new layers of freedo...
2020-10-0840 minThe Dear Body Podcast077 - The Science of Healing Binge Eating | My Interview From Dr.Caroline Leaf’s PodcastIn today's episode Jessi is sharing a recent interview she had on Cleaning Up The Mental Mess with Dr. Caroline Leaf. She loved this interview so much that she wanted to bring it to you, if you haven't listened already :)
Food can bring people together and just try think about one major event or holiday that is not marked by a shared meal. However, for many people, food can also be crutch, something that holds them back and prevents them from living the life they want. In this podcast, I talk with certified eating psychology coach Jessi...
2020-10-0144 minThe Dear Body Podcast076 - HER STORY - “My daughter was my biggest motivation for pursuing healing”In this episode, Jessi is joined by a past Food Freedom Online Program client, Rachel. Rachel is filled with light and love, her journey from starting her first diet at the young age of 13 to now having complete food and body freedom is incredible. You will be incredibly inspired and empowered to heal your relationship with food and set a remarkable example for other women all over the world.
In this episode:
Rachel shares about how her struggles with food and body began at the young age of 13
Rachel shares how others praise, comments a...
2020-09-1533 minThe Dear Body Podcast075 - 5 Steps To Overcome Self-DoubtMany people let fear creep in and steal the show.. Not Jessi. Jessi has built resilience around fear, self doubt + failure and in this episode she is going to teach you how to breakthrough any level of self doubt so we can reach a new level of freedom. She shares tips from developing self awareness around your current habits instead of slipping into auto pilot. She also shares what she looks for in her inner circle and that it is totally normal for friendships to evolve + sometimes dissolve. You’ll leave this episode ready to face your fears head on...
2020-09-0820 minThe Dear Body Podcast074 - HER STORY - How She Conquered Binge Eating With FaithIn this episode, Jessi is joined by a Food Freedom Online Program client, Faith. Faith shares how she developed a disordered relationship with food + body and how it impacted her relationships, social life, confidence + more. Faith shares the ups and downs of healing her relationship with food + body and how she ultimately got to her mountain top.. where she no longer struggles with binge eating at all. Faith’s energy is infectious, she truly is the real deal life of the party!
In this episode:
Faith shares why she joined the Food Freedom Online Prog...
2020-09-041h 08The Dear Body Podcast073 - Mental Health, Perfectionism & Healing Body Image With Former D1 Collegiate Athlete @VictoriaGarrickIn this episode, Jessi is joined by former D1 volleyball player, Ted X speaker + mental health advocate, Victoria Garrick. Victoria shares her experience being a collegiate athlete and how this impacted her relationship with food + body. You will instantly fall in love with Victoria’s real, raw + relatable personality..she's the friend and hype women we all need! You’ll leave this episode feeling encouraged to cultivate compassion for yourself, challenged societal norms + more equipped to tackle the things that are weighing you down.
In this episode:
Victoria shares her experience as a D1 colle...
2020-09-0142 minThe Dear Body Podcast070 - Healing Trauma: Where to Begin With Trauma Expert Rachael MaddoxHave you ever wanted to pursue healing past trauma but don’t know where to start? Look no further! In this episode, Jessi is joined by trauma resolution educator, coach and author, Rachael Maddox. Rachael shares where to begin with healing trauma and how to let go of past trauma that you’ve been holding onto. Rachael provides us with several thought provoking questions + strategies to start exploring our pain.
In this episode:
How Rachael discovered her passion and began her work in trauma resolution
Rachael breaks down what somatic therapy is
She talks us through the 7...
2020-08-1347 minThe Dear Body Podcast069 - How to Pursue Fitness + Honor Your Body At The Same Time Ft. @HayleyMadiganFitnessIn this episode fitness influencer, Hayley joins Jessi to continue bridging the gap between health + fitness. Hayley shares her journey from competing, losing her period, feeling anxious around food + exercise to now having balance, exercising from a place of self love + inspiring hundreds to do the same. Together the girls provide tips you can make to improve your relationship with food and body.
In this episode:
Hayley shares her journey from competing to balance
She shares her ‘aha’ moment where she realized she was not fully living
Hayley shares how to slowly begin finding more...
2020-08-1148 minThe Dear Body Podcast068 - Everybody Deals With It, Nobody Talks About ItJessi sits down with us for a solo episode this week and bravely shares about her current struggles. She discusses how we as humans face challenges, bad days, loneliness and that it is totally normal. Jessi shares what her most recent mental breakdown looked like and what helped her through it.
In this episode:
Jessi normalizes having bad days, mental breakdowns and low energy.
How social media can trigger funks, anxiety or overwhelm.
How to the root of what is truly going on within ourselves
How to break down shame, guilt and loneliness
That it doesn’t...
2020-08-0621 minThe Dear Body Podcast063 - How To Increase Fertility Naturally With Dr. Lauren Noel NDThrough the Food Freedom online program and social media, Jessi has seen several people discuss their fertility challenges. Many of them are curious about the possibility of their fertility challenges as it relates to their struggles with a disordered or unhealthy relationship with food. In this episode, Jessi had on Dr. Lauren Noel, a naturopathic doctor, host of the Dr. Lo Radio Show and the creator of an online course that helps people with fertility. Jessi and Lauren discuss working on the foundational pieces of your health (and why sleep is SO important). Lauren shares 3 tips for getting back...
2020-06-1840 minThe Dear Body Podcast062 - How To Process Trapped Emotions & Get Unstuck with Tanin MatinOpening yourself up to the world of energetics can be transformative. Feeling into your body will give you so much insight about yourself. In this episode, Jessi was joined by a psychic and mindset freedom coach, Tanin Matin. Tanin shares how she got into energetics work after working on Wall Street and being fed up with corporate America. She and Jessi talk about how your body knows what it needs for healing and where you can start to learn about your energy. They discuss how you attract things in your life and why you need to eliminate words that...
2020-06-1146 minThe Dear Body Podcast061 - Are People Overstepping Your Boundaries with Caitilin Olsen, LMFTDid you know that we teach people how to treat us? It’s true. When we’re stretched and pulled outside of our comfort zone by others, those learned behaviors are from a lack of boundaries. In this episode, Jessi had on a FFM client, Caitlin Olsen. Caitlin is a marriage and family therapist who learned about the FFM from another client in her own community. Jessi and Caitlin discuss how Caitlin got into her work as a boundaries coach and why you absolutely need to create boundaries for a healthy life. They discuss how to set boundaries with thos...
2020-05-2943 minThe Dear Body Podcast060 - HER STORY - How This Busy Mom of 5 Beat Binging & Purging With JoniTrigger Warning: In this episode, we may cover topics related to binging, purging and other mental health challenges. While we do talk about issues relating to food and body, some episodes may be more emotionally challenging or difficult and may make you uncomfortable. If the podcast feels triggering in any way, please turn it off and get the appropriate help. Remember, I am not a doctor, but an eating recovery coach. Enjoy the episode!
As a mom, healing from struggles with food and body is not only a gift to yourself but to your family too. In...
2020-05-1435 minThe Dear Body Podcast058 - HER STORY - Surviving Sexual Assault With AleshaTrigger Warning: In this episode, we may cover topics related to self-harm, rape, trauma, bi-polar disorder, eating disorders and other mental health challenges. While we do talk about issues relating to food and body, some episodes may be more emotionally challenging or difficult and may make you uncomfortable. If the podcast feels triggering in any way, please turn it off and get the appropriate help. Remember, I am not a doctor, but an eating recovery coach. Enjoy the episode!
No matter what you go through in life, there’s an opportunity for you to come out stronger on...
2020-04-2359 minThe Dear Body Podcast057 - Why I’m Going to Couples TherapyAs a lot of you might know if you’re listeners of the podcast, Jessi and her husband Hung are no strangers to therapy. The two discussed their relationship back in Episode 044 and why they ended up getting a therapist. In this episode, Jessi talks about why she’s an advocate for having a therapist. She shares how a therapist has helped to strengthen their marriage. Jessi explores all of the reasons why getting a therapist might be a good idea for your relationship and the goals that she and Hung hope to accomplish through their therapy journey.
In...
2020-04-2225 minThe Dear Body Podcast056 - HER STORY - How To Stop Numbing Your Feelings With HanaTrigger Warning: In this episode, we may cover topics related to eating disorders, depression, self-harm and other mental health challenges. While we do talk about issues relating to food and body, some episodes may be more emotionally challenging or difficult and may make you uncomfortable. If the podcast feels triggering in any way, please turn it off and get the appropriate help. Remember, I am not a doctor, but an eating recovery coach. Enjoy the episode!
Have you ever realized that something from your childhood still affects you today? It’s not uncommon to hold onto things fr...
2020-04-1749 minThe Dear Body Podcast055 - How To Live In Your Fullest Expression with Anxiety Expert Stevie WrightIs anxiety getting in the way of your life? If so, you’ll appreciate today’s episode with guest, Stevie Wright. Stevie is a former American Idol contestant and a self-love and breathwork coach. In this episode, Stevie and Jessi talk about how she recovered from her own traumas. Stevie talks about how she learned to step into her queendom. She shares her process of helping clients move through their anxiety. Stevie and Jessi touch on being compassionate toward your inner child and reaching your fullest expression.
In this episode:
What got Stevie to the place she’...
2020-04-1644 minThe Dear Body Podcast054 - HER STORY - How She Overcame a 33 Year Battle with Food in 9 Months with CristinaStruggling with food and your body for one year, 5 years and even a decade is far too long. Today Jessi is speaking with a FFM client who has dealt with the struggles of food and her body for most of her life. After a 33 year-long battle, Cristina discovered Jessi and the FFM and decided to give it a try. In this episode, Cristina and Jessi talk about Cristina’s journey to recovery and how much her life has changed since pursuing healing. They explore how she learned to feel her feelings, the biggest fears she had to overcome in he...
2020-04-0952 minThe Dear Body Podcast053 - Navigating Weight Gain During QuarantineA lot of people are nervous about gaining weight during the quarantine. Over the past few weeks, there have been jokes and memes all over social media about the “quarantine 15”. Today Jessi dives into how to navigate weight gain and shifts during the quarantine and how to find peace in the midst of chaos. She shares her tips for putting success on autopilot with positive affirmations and why keeping structure to your day will help you during this time. She explores how to debunk your fears around weight gain and why you need to remember that your body is just...
2020-04-0730 minThe Dear Body Podcast052 - HER STORY - Overcoming Drugs, Alcohol, Adderall & Anorexia With LisaTrigger Warning: In this episode, we cover topics related to eating disorders, alcohol, drugs and other mental health challenges. While we do talk about issues relating to food and body, some episodes may be more emotionally challenging or difficult and may make you uncomfortable. If the podcast feels triggering in any way, please turn it off and get the appropriate help. Remember, I am not a doctor, but an eating recovery coach. Enjoy the episode!
Like so many people, Lisa’s struggles with food and her body started at a young age. She remembers growing up and ho...
2020-04-0254 minThe Dear Body Podcast051 - A Podcast for Your Loved OnesIf you’re listening to this episode, it might be because your loved one is suffering from issues with food and body. This episode is geared toward those who are trying to support someone in the midst of their recovery journey (or even someone who is considering taking the first steps). In this episode, Jessi shares what the struggle with food and body looks like, how our brain and neural pathways are affected by it and why it’s not an issue of willpower. She shares everything from how triggers can cause you to relapse, what the healing process will...
2020-03-3150 minThe Dear Body Podcast050 - HER STORY - I’m Scared To Eat With HannaTrigger Warning: In this episode, we cover topics related to eating disorders and other mental health challenges. While we do talk about issues relating to food and body, some episodes may be more emotionally challenging or difficult and may make you uncomfortable. If the podcast feels triggering in any way, please turn it off and get the appropriate help. Remember, I am not a doctor, but an eating recovery coach. Enjoy the episode!
Have you ever felt scared to eat? Maybe you weren’t sure if you were eating the right food or the right amount and th...
2020-03-2658 minThe Dear Body Podcast049 - COVID-19: Tips for Staying SaneRight now there’s so much uncertainty and fear. It feels like everywhere we turn there’s more news about the Coronavirus and we don’t know what will happen next. As we all practice social distancing, many people are feeling uneasy about the current state of the world. In this episode, Jessi shares a few tips for how to stay sane during social distancing. She talks about using this time to slow down, rest, reflect and ultimately spend time with those in your immediate family. She makes suggestions for connecting with friends via video chats and getting your body m...
2020-03-2548 minThe Dear Body Podcast048 - HER STORY - Growing Up Around Addiction With ElizabethTrigger Warning: In this episode, we cover topics related to alcoholism, addiction, eating disorders and other mental health challenges. While we do talk about issues relating to food and body, some episodes may be more emotionally challenging or difficult and may make you uncomfortable. If the podcast feels triggering in any way, please turn it off and get the appropriate help. Remember, I am not a doctor, but an eating recovery coach. Enjoy the episode!
For so many people, struggles with food and body can start in the early years of life. In this episode, a FFM...
2020-03-1755 minThe Dear Body Podcast047 - The Dark Side of Chasing Your DreamsWould you believe it if someone told you there was a dark side of chasing your dreams? As you begin to start stepping into confidence and going after what you desire most, you’ll lose people who just aren’t comfortable with seeing you grow and aren’t secure with stepping into their own dreams. After all, nobody in your life can meet you where they haven’t yet gone. In this episode, Jessi explains how paralyzing the fear can be that comes with chasing your dreams and wrestling with who you were and who you’re becoming. She shares why...
2020-03-1236 minThe Dear Body Podcast046 - HER STORY - Healing Through Miscarriage and Food and Body Image Struggles with VanessaTrigger Warning: In this episode, we cover topics related to miscarriage, eating disorders and other mental health challenges. While we do talk about issues relating to food and body, some episodes may be more emotionally challenging or difficult and may make you uncomfortable. If the podcast feels triggering in any way, please turn it off and get the appropriate help. Remember, I am not a doctor, but an eating recovery coach. Enjoy the episode!
As you overcome the struggles you’ve had with food and your body you may have to start to process emotions and learn to...
2020-03-1055 minThe Dear Body Podcast045 - New Morning Routine ChallengeIf you want to change your life, here’s a powerful secret to getting you started: a morning routine. That’s right, there is a huge night and day difference in what a morning routine can do for your entire life. It can completely transform the way you move throughout your entire day. In this episode, Jessi dives into why she started a morning routine after noticing how the successful people she looked up to had one they practiced daily. She talks about becoming a master of your energy and elevating your energetic capacity through your morning routine. She give...
2020-03-0939 minThe Dear Body Podcast044 - Couples Q&A - The Good, The Bad, & The UglyToday on the podcast Jessi was joined by her husband Hung. They shared the story of how they met and how their relationship developed. The two dive into how they started seeing a therapist at the beginning of their relationship and share a personal story about how their therapist saved their engagement from ending after a huge challenge they encountered. Jessi and Hung discuss diet culture, being intimate while on the journey to healing from food and body struggles and so much more! This episode is filled with great pieces of wisdom for couples dealing with food and body...
2020-02-141h 24The Dear Body Podcast043 - Making Peace With Seeing Yourself In PicturesHave you ever taken a photo with family or friends and after seeing it, immediately felt your heart drop? You beg for it to be deleted and to never see the light of day which causes you to want to hide out and not be captured in pictures. If this resonated with you at all, then today’s episode is for you. Jessi talks about the disservice in beating yourself up for how you look in photos or in the reflection or in the mirror. She shares tangible strategies for making peace with seeing your own reflection and why yo...
2020-02-1230 minThe Dear Body Podcast042 - HER STORY - Breaking Free of Bulimia With Nat WestonTrigger Warning: In this episode, we cover topics related to eating disorders, suicide and other mental health challenges. While we do talk about issues relating to food and body, some episodes may be more emotionally challenging or difficult and may make you uncomfortable. If the podcast feels triggering in any way, please turn it off and get the appropriate help. Remember, I am not a doctor, but an eating recovery coach. Enjoy the episode!
When you’re breaking free from the weight of emotions that you carry when struggling with food and body, it helps to...
2020-02-0657 minThe Dear Body Podcast041 - How To Overcome Fear of Failure & Get UNSTUCK FASTIf you’ve ever felt a fear of failure or felt stuck then this is the episode for you. Today Jessi explains how to overcome the fear of failure and what the fear of failure actually is. She dives into how to set up your beliefs, thoughts and behaviors to align with your goals and how to practice the art of surrendering. She shares how you can step into your new identity and learn to feel more emotions without the need for numbing out. You’ll also learn why failure is imperative for success and how to embrace more cour...
2020-02-0442 minThe Dear Body Podcast040 - HER STORY - My Eating Disorder Became My Job With Amanda OwnbeyTrigger Warning: In this episode, we may cover topics related to eating disorders, suicide and other mental health challenges. While we do talk about issues relating to food and body, some episodes may be more emotionally challenging or difficult and may make you uncomfortable. If the podcast feels triggering in any way, please turn it off and get the appropriate help. Remember, I am not a doctor, but an eating recovery coach. Enjoy the episode!
When you’re on your way to recovery from your struggles with food and body, you might find yourself wrestling wit...
2020-01-301h 02The Dear Body Podcast038 - HER STORY - From Keto Influencer To Food Freedom Chaser with @kellie_conquersTrigger Warning: In this episode, we may cover topics related to eating disorders, suicide and other mental health challenges. While we do talk about issues relating to food and body, some episodes may be more emotionally challenging or difficult and may make you uncomfortable. If the podcast feels triggering in any way, please turn it off and get the appropriate help. Remember, I am not a doctor, but an eating recovery coach. Enjoy the episode!
The guest in this episode is pretty new on her journey to food freedom. After years of yo-yo dieting, binge e...
2020-01-231h 04The Dear Body Podcast037 - Listener Question - How To Stop Using Food For ComfortFor so many of us, food is used as a means for comfort. This can cause anxiety to a lot of people, especially when you feel unable to control that urge to numb out by indulging in your favorite foods. Today Jessi talks about how to empower yourself to stop using food for comfort and how to retrain your brain’s thoughts around food. She goes over why you don’t want to create excess rules for yourself, how to change your beliefs about food and how you can use the “build a plate” strategy to honor your cravings. She shar...
2020-01-2138 minThe Dear Body Podcast036 - How To Be Confident When Your Body Doesn’t Fit Thin Ideals with Ariel DoctoroffConfidence comes in all shapes and sizes. No matter where you are in your journey to food freedom and self-love, you can start to build your own confidence. Today Jessi had the pleasure of talking to her good friend Ariel about embodying confidence whether or not you fit the “ideal body image”. They chat about how Ariel got into fitness and ended up opening her own gym, how to navigate the pressures of gym intimidation and learning to be thankful for your body. They break through the myths that skinny equals healthy and overweight means unhealthy.
In...
2020-01-1651 minThe Dear Body Podcast035 - How Two Strangers Conquered Their Eating Struggles Together With Joyce & BrendaOne of the best things to know about your struggle to healing your relationship with food is this: you DON’T have to go it alone. Today Jessi is joined by two FFM alums, Joyce and Brenda. At the start of their journey, the two were total strangers but after joining the program, they became accountability partners and instantly clicked. In this episode, they chat about how the FFM has changed their lives and what it’s taught them about themselves. You’ll hear how they’ve changed their relationship with food, how their friendship has evolved (the two even met...
2020-01-1453 minThe Dear Body Podcast034 - It’s Not About the Food - Discover What You’re Actually Hungry For with Samantha SkellyYou’re in for a treat with today’s guest, Samantha Skelly. Samantha is a speaker, best selling author and wellness coaching expert who trains people across the globe to become masterful food and body coaches. She opens up about her past struggles with food and body and why she started her business, Hungry for Happiness. Samantha and Jessi chat about using your pain as a catalyst for growth and moving through the layers of the structured mind, soft mind and embodied awareness to reach healing. They dive into getting clear about what it is that you want and how...
2020-01-1348 minThe Dear Body Podcast033 - My Big Crazy New Year’s Intentions & The Process I Follow To Ensure SuccessHow do you make sure you’re going into the new year ready to take on all that life throws at you? Today you’ll hear Jessi’s process for reflecting on the previous year and what she does to set intentions for the new year. She shares a few personal stories of what lessons she learned in 2019 and what stood out to her the most from the year. She dives into why you need to set realistic goals and the importance of choosing a theme or word of the year.
In this episode:
Giving yourself grace...
2020-01-1048 minThe Dear Body Podcast032 - HER STORY - How She Conquered Binge Eating at 60 Years Old With Julie WhitcombThe guest on today’s episode has a remarkable story to share, after over 54 years of struggling with a disordered relationship with food and her body, she has finally conquered binge eating. Julie is an FFM client who opens up about her story and how her struggles with food and her body image began. Julie and Jessi chat about retraining how your brain thinks about food and stair-stepping your way to healing. They dive into how the FFM community has impacted Julie’s healing process, why you need to create boundaries with those around you and her advice for some...
2019-11-1951 minThe Dear Body Podcast031 - Surprising Ways Decluttering Will Change Your Life with Allie CasazzaDecluttering your life can have a profound impact on your sanity and mental well-being. Today, Jessi is joined by Allie Casazza, a minimalist who helps women declutter their hectic homes and lifestyles through her work. Allie and Jessi chat about Allie’s struggles with food and body and how a perspective shift finally helped her overcome these struggles. They discuss the therapeutic impacts of decluttering and how your relationships with others (and even yourself) can improve from decluttering. They dive into letting go of the lack mindset and empowering yourself to practice generosity when clearing junk out of your li...
2019-11-1255 minThe Dear Body Podcast029 - HER STORY - How Wife, Mom & FFM Client, Kylie, Beat Binge Eating & Rediscovered Her PassionsFor so many of you, the struggle with food and body image trails back all the way to when you were a child. On today’s episode, you’ll hear from FFM client Kylie, about what it was like growing up as the “fat kid” in her family. She shares how comments from others affected her self esteem and in turn how this then caused her to feel shame and become secretive with her food choices. They discuss how your socioeconomic class can play a role in how you feel about food and your body. Jessi and Kylie also dive int...
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The Dear Body Podcast028 - HER STORY - Former Bikini Competitor & FFM Client, Arielle & Her Hubby Dennis Tell AllThere are so many women that are former bikini competitors who can’t seem to shake their struggles with food and body. Between competition prep, counting macros and continually trying to keep up with their post-show appearance, it can cause a lot of food and body image issues. Today Jessi chats with former bikini competitor Arielle and her hubby Dennis to hear their experience in the fitness industry and Arielle’s experience of being apart of the FFM. She shares her experience of how she began struggling with food and body and how this led her to become a biki...
2019-10-2200 minThe Dear Body Podcast027 - Healing Binge Eating Through The Adult Chair With Michelle Chalfant, MS LPC CHCYou’re much more equipped to heal from binge eating than you give yourself credit for and on today’s episode, Jessi and her guest Michelle will be discussing how to get back in tune with your body. Michelle Chalfant is a licensed therapist, holistic life coach, author, speaker and podcaster. They discuss Michelle’s journey of struggling with her relationship with food and body and how she navigated herself out of that using The Adult Chair method. She explains what this method is, how to begin unlocking what’s keeping you stuck and the different healing modalities she likes. T...
2019-10-151h 06The Dear Body Podcast022 - How Weird Meals / Meal Combos Helped Me Stop Binge EatingEating intuitively doesn’t have to be a one-way street. When you give yourself the freedom and permission to eat what you crave, you’ll find yourself not feeling as obsessive over food choices and having less worry around the possibility of binging. On today’s episode, Jessi shares why you should operate in balance instead of extremes. She shares some of the meal combinations she uses to help her stop binge eating and why she likes to have meals with a mix of different textures and tastes. This episode is about honoring your cravings and learning that it is oka...
2019-09-0322 minThe Dear Body Podcast018 - How An Unhealthy Relationship With Food Is Affecting Your RelationshipsIs your relationship with food affecting your connections with your spouse, children, friends or coworkers? As much as we think we can hide and compartmentalize our struggles, the reality is that it seeps into and affects our mood, our thoughts, our life, how we show up on a day to day basis, how we interact with other people and so many elements of our relationships with others. Being aware of and knowing this is a huge part of your journey to healing a disordered relationship with food and body. Jessi shares how your energy is seen and felt by...
2019-08-0634 minThe Dear Body Podcast017 - Exercise and Eating DisordersExercise and movement should be an act of self-care, not a form of punishment for the food you’ve indulged in. Today on the podcast, Jessi shares why exercise should be a reward for yourself rather than a penalty for what you’ve done wrong. She opens up about her past disordered relationship with exercise and how this came about from being a fitness competitor. She chats about what her relationship looked like with exercise, the mental breakdowns she dealt with and how this led to extreme exhaustion. Jessi gives a few tips for how to change your perspective of e...
2019-07-3033 minThe Dear Body Podcast016 - What I Eat in a Typical DayWhen you’re working through a disordered relationship with food, it can be helpful to know how others who have gone through the same thing have learned to work through it too. Today Jessi is sharing what she eats in a typical day and how she and her husband navigate planning out their meals for the week. She shares why boxing yourself into a restrictive diet is a disservice to your body and brain’s functions given the uniqueness of people and the types of food that they enjoy eating and find satisfying. She discusses how they split up thei...
2019-07-2329 minThe Dear Body Podcast015 - What I Really Think About Therapy...There is nothing sweeter than food and body freedom, feeling comfortable in your own skin and having an easy and effortless relationship with food. This episode is about being unafraid of pursuing recovery and healing. While it can seem scary and overwhelming to pursue, staying where you’re at in the pain of overeating, binging and being in the mental space where you’re all consumed with food and body thoughts is far more painful than going after healing and recovery. Today, Jessi shares her thoughts on therapy and how it’s made an impact on her life. She discus...
2019-07-1623 minThe Dear Body Podcast013 - How To Navigate A Social Situation Without BingingWhether you’re headed to a 4th of July party or a holiday gathering with your family, there’s no doubt that there will be food involved in the festivities. This episode of the podcast is about being able to navigate through those difficult social situations without binging. Jessi shares why you should avoid the last summer mentality and how you can use the build a plate strategy in social settings to make sure you are satisfied with your food choices. She also discusses putting your energy into the social gathering and the reason you came together rather than focu...
2019-07-0221 minThe Dear Body Podcast012 - Q&A, Life After An Eating Disorder & My Current InsecuritiesRecovery isn’t about obtaining a perfect life. There are a lot of misconceptions about what healing from a disordered relationship with food and body is and what it’s like to conquer this struggle. This episode is a Q & A style with questions from Jessi’s clients and listeners. Jessi discusses what life is actually like on the other side of a disordered relationship with food and body. She also shares a few of her current insecurities that she is working through and relinquishes the expectation that life will be “perfect” on the other side of an eating disorder.
2019-06-2544 minThe Dear Body Podcast011 - My Morning RoutineHaving a morning routine will help you to start to feel more in control not only of your body but of your life. When you practice a morning routine, you will begin to be less susceptible to impulsive overeating because you are strengthening the area of your brain responsible for discipline, ration and reasoning. Studies show that our brains are most susceptible to change first thing in the morning. Today, Jessi shares the 5 practices she has implemented into her morning routine and how she keeps herself accountable. She also shares why you should focus on your hardest tasks first...
2019-06-1838 minThe Dear Body Podcast010 - 3 Common Mistakes You May Be Making In Your Journey To Food FreedomWhen you are on your journey to food freedom, it’s so important that you don’t stop on the surface level. There are so many layers that you must dig deeper into so you can change your identity and rid yourself of the root of disordered thinking as it relates to food, your body and what you believe about yourself. On today’s episode, Jessi shares the 3 common mistakes she sees people make on their journey to food freedom. She shares the 10 principles of intuitive eating and why you need to retrain your mind and tackle your behavior to tru...
2019-06-1145 minThe Dear Body Podcast003 - The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly - What Actually Happens When You Begin Healing Your Relationship With FoodOn today’s episode, we’re going to talk about what actually happens when you embark on the journey to healing your relationship with food. We’ll talk about what to expect and what it looks like -- the good, the bad, the ugly. If you’re afraid of spiraling out of control, this episode is for you because I’m going to share what actually happens to your relationship with food when you have the right tools, the right support system, and the right plan.
In this episode:
What happened every time Jessi decided she...
2019-04-2543 minThe Dear Body Podcast001 - Welcome To The Dear Body PodcastAre you ready to evolve your relationship with food and body? The Dear Body Podcast is a podcast to help you end the fight with food and your body. The mission of this podcast is to help impact driven women have an easy and effortless relationship with food and unshakeable self-confidence in their own body.
The Dear Body Podcast is going to show you how to begin pursuing healing in your relationship with food. We are going to cover things like food, eating issues, the psychology of binge, emotional, and compulsive overeating, and how to r...
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