Alright, we’re back! It’s been a minute, and so much has changed since we last hung out. So this is a bit of a chaotic life update. First off—we’re moving! Big changes in like 3 days! I’m in a weird, messy war with myself. Who I’ve been vs. who I’m becoming—it’s exciting, it’s painful, and it’s definitely growth. I’m reading Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza. It’s helping me shed the version of myself I no longer want to be, and I’m sharing the practices that are making th...
Jan 13, 2025•31 min•Ep. 188
You wont stop stress eating until you understand what we chat about on today's episode. If you feel like food secretly runs your life—constantly on your mind, overthinking every meal, battling urges even when you’re full—there’s a deeper reason for it. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why you feel on edge when an urge hits—and why you still want to binge, even when you’re not hungry What’s really driving your emotional eating (and why it's not just about willpower) The brain science behind behind ...
Oct 23, 2024•27 min•Ep. 187
Let's cut the all-or-nothing mindset and chat about how to set fitness goals that don't mess with your head or drag you into food obsession and guilt. In today's episode, we're breaking down how to take back your fitness journey from diet culture's toxic BS and how set goals that actually make you feel empowered, not ashamed. What You'll Learn If you have appearance-related goals, how to pursue them without letting them take over your life or mess with your mental health Why your fitness goals s...
Oct 04, 2024•30 min•Ep. 186
Okay, let’s get real—how many times have you tried to “love yourself” and still felt like crap about your body? 🙋♀️ We’ve all been there. In today’s episode, we chat about why self-love can actually feel like more of a burden sometimes and what to do instead. If self-love feels like one more thing on your to-do list (that’s NOT helping you feel better in your body), then this episode is for you. ✨ What You’ll Learn: Why self-love can sometimes make you feel worse, not better The surprising pow...
Sep 25, 2024•35 min•Ep. 185
Alright, for my high-achievers, let’s talk about why things still aren’t clicking in your relationship with food. The same strengths—discipline, routine, structure— that help you crush it in other areas might be working against you when it comes to feeling in control with food. It’s frustrating. You’re used to getting results, but with food, your diet, feeling good in your body, it feels like everything falls apart. If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I figure this out?” —you’re not alone. I unpa...
Sep 18, 2024•24 min•Ep. 184
Tired mamas, let’s talk about the sleep consultant who straight-up saved my sanity. My 10-month-old’s sleep regression had me hanging by a thread, but a literal angel, a miracle worker reached out to me in the DMs and turned our nights around in just three (yeah, THREE) days. If you’re a mom who’s drowning in sleepless nights, this episode will be encouraging! We’re also talking fitness—how I’ve finally managed to find some consistency in the middle of all the chaos. It’s not perfect, but it’s r...
Sep 11, 2024•37 min•Ep. 183
In today's episode were going to chat about how to handle diet culture comments and conversations confidently. Because these and comments like it are uncomfortable, right?! "I'm really trying to be good" "How do you stay so skinny working in a bakery? "I've noticed your eating habits" "Wow, you're really indulging today!" "You've gained weight, but you look healthy" "No thanks, I need to detox from this weekend." "I'm trying to lose another 20" "We don't need lunch since were going out to dinner...
Aug 09, 2024•26 min•Ep. 182
Today's guest, Mary Jelkovsky, is back, and we're diving into something so many of us know all too well—feeling lost, lonely, and realizing that making friends as an adult is HARD. We chat about how significant life transitions and healing your relationship with food and body image can throw you into an existential crisis. Seriously, who hasn't asked, "WTF just happened?" or "Who am I?" Mary gives us the tea on her journey from battling food and body image issues to becoming a self-love queen, h...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 181
A few weeks ago, I threw up a Q&A box on my Instagram stories, and one submission was an immediate screenshot and save moment: “I literally feel like I am eating so much and just don’t feel full.” (thank you to the woman who submitted it) I knew right then and there this had to be a pod episode. I’ve been there—three different times in my life, actually—and I was clueless as to why this was happening. So today on the pod, I chat about my experiences with this feeling, what I ended up learnin...
Jul 25, 2024•32 min•Ep. 180
Today, we're tackling a super common question: How do you tell the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger? But did you know there are actually four different types of hunger? Understanding these can help transform your eating habits and your relationship with food. In this episode, I break down the four types of hunger and share: The subtle clues that reveal which type of hunger you’re experiencing. How knowing this can change your eating habits for the better. The key to reduci...
Jul 17, 2024•22 min•Ep. 179
Alright, my fellow goal-driven baddies, today we're tackling that annoying inner critic. You know the one. She's an energy vampire and if you have goals or want to improve your relationship with food, your body and yourself, theres simply no time for negative self-talk. In this episode, I am sharing 5 game-changing tips to silence the negative self-talk and reclaim your power. You'll learn how to: Reframe those toxic thoughts and take back control Practice gratitude to keep your vibe high Surrou...
Jul 10, 2024•28 min•Ep. 178
During my pregnancy, I was obsessed with listening to positive birth stories and imagining what my own would be like and I'm so excited to share it all with you today. I recap all the nitty gritty details from the highs and lows of pregnancy to the unexpected twists and turns of my labor and delivery! In this episode you'll hear: How I decided between birthing at-home, in a birth center or at the hospital What resources, courses, and classes *we* took to prepare What expectations I had of my hus...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 177
Grab the FREE Mid-Year Reset and Habit Tracker downloadable e-book to follow along with the episode and stay organized by subscribing to the (also free) weekly newsletter at: jessijean.com/newsletter . The e-book will be included as a FREE GIFT in your Welcome To The Newsletter Crew Email (check your spam or promotions box if you don't see it). Already part of the newsletter crew? Awesome! It will be sent your way the day the podcast releases. In this episode Jessi guides you through a simple bu...
Jun 26, 2024•27 min•Ep. 176
In today's episode, Jessi chats about how organizing, systematizing and streamlining so many areas of her life has helped reduce mental clutter / mental load and completely changed her life. She discusses how to create a life where structure, systems, and routines support your well-being without being restrictive, and how you can implement a concept called 'structured flexibility' on your journey to end binge eating, emotional eating and overeating if you are someone who thrives on routine but a...
Jun 19, 2024•23 min•Ep. 175
In this episode Jessi shares insights around common questions that deserve straight forward answers and where she's changed her mind: Why can I know a lot about building a positive body image, yet it still feels so hard? How do I lose weight without dieting? Do 95% of diets really fail? Is pursuing a weight loss goal right (or safe) for me? She recaps a recent workshop she hosted for her Food Freedom Online Program clients, shares tangible practices for building body confidence, discusses the nu...
Jun 14, 2024•30 min•Ep. 174
The 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 as...
Jun 06, 2024•25 min•Ep. 173
If you've have children, are thinking about having children, or have an interest in helping today's kiddos navigate their mental and emotional health - this episode is for you. And man, is it eye-opening. This generation of children are showing more signs of anxiety, depression and mental health challenges and left unaddressed these challenges can impact them the rest of their lives. But fortunately we have some incredible resources and strategies for helping our kids navigate mental health. And...
Aug 07, 2023•53 min•Ep. 172
If you’re feeling STUCK in a cycle of restrict, behave, stay the course and F*CK IT, feed me, I’ll start over again on Monday, buckle up because on today’s episode we’re chatting about getting off the diet-binge roller coaster and where to start your food freedom journey. I’m joined today by fellow food freedom advocate and recent nutrition college graduate, Bobby Kasmire and we chat about: How we met online and why Bobby decided to take a trip across the country to collaborate with Jessi in Col...
Jun 29, 2023•35 min•Ep. 171
It’s been a hot minute since I released an episode but I’m back and ready to share a little bit of unconventional wisdom about learning to SLOWWWWW down and take a career break! Yeah, you heard me - a career BREAK! Sounds simultaneously terrifying and exciting, I know. But the reality is seasons of slowness, taking a step back and maybe even taking a full blown sabbatical should be as much a part of the conversation as goal setting and career advancement. If you’re feeling burnt out, stretched t...
Jun 27, 2023•31 min•Ep. 170
We have a very special episode today where Jessi brings in a Food Freedom Online Program client to unpack their journey from the very beginning; how her struggles with food & body started, what she tried in the past to heal & ultimately how she found food freedom. A true redemption story that we hope encourages every woman out there that may think they have to choose between mental freedom and body freedom. If you ever have wondered, can I pursue weight loss, fitness & aesthetic goal...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 169
Are you feeling unmotivated & overwhelmed when it comes to exercise? Do you want to get back into an exercise schedule without slipping back into old toxic patterns? Or maybe you’re a brand new beginner looking to simply get started! On today’s episode, Jessi provides us with simple tips that we can implement this week to reignite a healthy relationship with movement. Remember, diet culture doesn’t own a game plan or fitness! Links: If you’re not signed up for Jessi’s VIP list yet head to ww...
Feb 28, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 168
Have you ever googled, “How to make friends as an adult?”… guilty! Making friends as an adult can feel so challenging. On today’s episode Jessi empowers us with a badass guide on how to find our people & strengthen our current relationships. Newsflash! It’s going to take time, energy, effort & intention to build these solid connections. You’ll leave this episode feeling encouraged to put yourself out there & start attracting some dope people! Links: Sign for Jessi’s VIP email list he...
Feb 23, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 167
You will LOVE this simple & sweet episode where Jessi shares 10 unique reasons that recovery is absolutely worth it! You are worthy of the time, energy & effort it takes to heal your relationship with food and get to a place where it just feels EASY! I know it can be scary to pursue healing because it means change, but gosh it is worth it! Links: Sign for Jessi’s VIP email list here where she will share exclusive content * You don’t want to miss the 1st email which includes an EPIC workb...
Feb 21, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 166
This episode is for every single woman who has ever had a bad body image day. * Yep, I think that's all of us* Jessi shares various mindset shifts & tools to overcome the harsh inner bully. Reminder, self esteem & confidence does not just show up one day when you hit ‘x’ number on the scale. Confidence is a set of skills & practices that ANYONE is able to achieve through action. Are you ready to quiet the inner critic and elevate your most empowered self? Links: Sign for Jessi’s VIP ...
Feb 16, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 165
Did you know that a study out of 10,000 adults showed that more than 3 out of 5 adults in the United States are lonely? We are the most connected we’ve ever been yet lonelier than ever before. On today’s episode Jessi shares her own story with loneliness, ways that loneliness shows up in our lives & tips to moving through loneliness that we may be experiencing. It is entirely normal to experience feelings of loneliness in our seasons of our lives. Links: Sign for Jessi’s VIP email list here ...
Feb 14, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 164
This is your reminder that people pleasing may be linked to binge eating and nervous system dysregulation. Jessi talks us through how to know whether or not you’re a people pleaser and multiple signs to reflect on ways people pleasing may be showing up in our lives. 2023, let it be the year we are able to approve & validate of ourselves AND learn to set gentle boundaries that honor our highest self. Links: Sign for Jessi’s VIP email list here where she will share exclusive content * You don’...
Feb 09, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 163
What is the most common pitfall that many of us do when we’re new to healing our relationship with food? We recognize that there are behaviors with food that we don’t like and then we try to white knuckle our way through avoiding these behaviors but the truth is this struggle has very little to do with the actual food. Jessi is going to unpack this more on today's episode and demystify what may be the root or underlying cause, the nervous system. She also provides you with 6 steps that you can t...
Feb 07, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 162
Is 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 i...
Feb 02, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 161
“Do I need to let go of wanting to lose weight if I want food freedom”? Jessi unpacks her perspective on this frequently asked question. She shares what she wishes she would’ve known when she was navigating bikini competitions, binge eating & feeling obsessive compulsive around food. She also provides an activity for you that can really help put things into perspective when it comes to body image & body obsession. Links: Remember to sign for Jessi’s VIP email list here where she will sha...
Jan 31, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 160
Today Jessi answers one of the most common questions she receives online; Where do I start in my food freedom journey? This is a very important step.. so much so that none of the other steps really matter if you don’t first tackle this! This episode is for the intuitive eating beginner and a great reminder for others on the healing journey who are looking for that normalcy and balance in their relationship with food. Links: Learn more about The Food Freedom Online Program: My brand new 4 month o...
Jan 26, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 159
