In 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 ...
Dec 17, 2020•39 min•Ep. 98
Do you turn to others' opinions and advice before checking in with yourself to see if you have the answer within you? If yes, this episode will be greatly beneficial! In this episode, Jessi is joined by public figure and life coach, Alyse Parker. Alyse shares about how she navigated through personal struggles like judgment, criticism, identity and negative self talk. Alyse provides countless tips to cultivate a healthy inner dialogue, practice nonviolent communication and how to tune into your o...
Dec 15, 2020•49 min•Ep. 97
On this weeks Holiday How-To series episode, Jessi unpacks how to set healthy boundaries. If you’ve ever felt like you say ‘yes’ when you really want to say ‘no’, or identify with being a people pleaser, this episode for you. You’ll learn how to start setting small boundaries, no matter how uncomfortable it may feel at first. You will feel empowered to learn your wants and needs, and then how to share that with others. Links: Click here to get your free Food Freedom Holiday Guide! Update** We no...
Dec 10, 2020•30 min•Ep. 96
On today’s episode of The Dear Body Podcast, Mik Zazon, social media influencer, speaker, creator and leader who lives to help women feel more at home in their bodies joins us! Mik strives to be a catalyst to help others finally give themselves permission to take back the confidence this world has stripped from them and in this episode you get to hear her heart! Mik shares her story, her journey through multiple eating disorders, mental health struggles and beyond. If you’re listening to this I ...
Dec 08, 2020•47 min
On 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 tho...
Dec 03, 2020•40 min
Have you ever felt like a crazy person around food? Ya know, where you bring your own dressing, syrup or even meal prepped food to a restaurant? And maybe you feel like you don't quite identify with being a binge eater but you know something is off? In this episode, Food Freedom Online Program Client, Rachel comes on the show to share her experience with food & body. Jessi & Rachel unpack how we can repeat stories in our head that make us feel like we’re not good enough and what we can u...
Dec 01, 2020•43 min•Ep. 93
Ever 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 fo...
Nov 26, 2020•33 min•Ep. 92
In this episode: In this episode I am joined by body confidence & self-acceptance influencer, Alex Light. She is truly helping women break down all the messages that society has pushed on us making us believe in an unrealistic beauty standard. Alex shares her struggle with food and body as well as her top tips to breaking free from diet culture. We dig into some tough questions like, “Is it okay to be anti diet culture and still want to lose weight?” This episode will open your eyes and your...
Nov 24, 2020•44 min•Ep. 91
When you attend a Holiday party have you ever had anyone say, “Come on try it, you have to try this special cookie!”, “I made this JUST for you, just have one”, “It’s the Holiday season, live a little”? Let’s face it we all have, maybe WE have even done it to someone. In this episode, Jessi dives into how we can navigate food pushers with confidence. You will learn how to stop people pleasing and how to unapologetically honor yourself/your choices. She also unpacks how to navigate alcohol withou...
Nov 19, 2020•34 min•Ep. 90
Have you ever been around someone who has this unshakeable confidence and wondered how you can bottle up some of that for yourself? Me too! Today, Jenny West joins us and everyone needs a bit of her energy. Jenny shares how she got to this confident place, started embracing her body and how she works out to be strong and able. You’ll learn Jenny’s top tips for cultivating confidence, the powerful mindset shift she had in appreciating her body and the ‘aha’ moment where she started sharing more v...
Nov 17, 2020•40 min•Ep. 89
We’re back with another Holiday How To Episode and this one has been highly requested. Jessi guides us on how to respond to food & body talk. We’ve all had those family members who comment on our body + portion sizes, talk about their new diet or complain about their own body.. After this episode you will be fully confident + equipped to handle this situations. Links: Click here to get your free Food Freedom Holiday Guide! Remember to sign for Jessi’s VIP email list here where she shares exc...
Nov 12, 2020•45 min•Ep. 88
In 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 yo...
Nov 10, 2020•41 min•Ep. 87
Are 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! Links: Cli...
Nov 05, 2020•33 min•Ep. 86
Have 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 expe...
Nov 03, 2020•41 min•Ep. 85
How 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...
Oct 29, 2020•45 min•Ep. 84
In this episode, fitness influencer, new momma and certified personal trainer, Olivia Ostrom joins Jessi to shine light on the tender process of watching your body change as you get pregnant, how challenging it can be to find a new balance with a newborn & the importance of prioritizing yourself. Olivia shares her favorite self care practices, how she finds motivation & how she leads by example for her son Henrik. If you’ve ever experienced mom guilt, struggled to find balance or just si...
Oct 27, 2020•45 min•Ep. 83
It’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 pl...
Oct 22, 2020•51 min•Ep. 82
In 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 w...
Oct 20, 2020•40 min•Ep. 81
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! Links: Update** We now offer something EVEN better than the Morning Routine Challenge. Sign up for...
Oct 15, 2020•26 min•Ep. 80
In 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 jus...
Oct 13, 2020•39 min•Ep. 79
Have 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 ...
Oct 08, 2020•40 min•Ep. 78
In 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 wi...
Oct 01, 2020•45 min
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 R...
Sep 15, 2020•34 min•Ep. 76
Many 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...
Sep 08, 2020•21 min•Ep. 75
In 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: ...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 74
In 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...
Sep 01, 2020•43 min•Ep. 73
In this episode, Jessi is joined by Food Freedom Online Program Client + Big Sister, Morgan. Morgan walks us through her journey with GI issues and how she finally got answers on what was going on in her body. She also shares how her sensitivities played into developing a disordered relationship with food and ultimately how she found complete food freedom and confidence in her everyday life. Bloating, bowel movements, constipation.. We’re covering it all in this one! In this episode: How GI issu...
Aug 25, 2020•42 min•Ep. 72
In this episode, Trauma Informed EMDR therapist, Aundi Kolber joins Jessi to share what it means to try softer in a world that tells us to keep going, keep hustling and keep pretending we're fine. Aundi shares tangible tools to practice self compassion and feel more grounded in our everyday lives. In this episode: How Aundi got into this line of work The difference between talk therapy and what Aundi likes to use both personally and professionally to heal Aundi shares what EMDR is: Eye Movement ...
Aug 20, 2020•38 min•Ep. 71
Have 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 resol...
Aug 13, 2020•48 min•Ep. 70
In 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 wh...
Aug 11, 2020•49 min•Ep. 69
