Are 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. Links: Click here to get your free Food Freedom Holiday Guide! Sign for Jessi’s VIP email l...
Nov 30, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 128
Couples 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! Links: Click here to get your free Food Freedom Holiday Guide! Sign for Jessi’s VIP email list here where she will share exclusive content...
Nov 18, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 127
Do 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. Links: Click here to get your free Food Freedom Holiday Guide! Sign for Jessi’s VIP email list here where she will share exclusive content * You don’t want to miss the 1st email...
Nov 16, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 126
Have 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 ...
Nov 11, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 125
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 gi...
Nov 09, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 124
Join 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! 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 workbook guide for alll my visual gals on Nervo...
Jul 30, 2021•30 min•Ep. 123
If you haven't listened to Chaunti's first episode on The Dear Body Podcast, head over to that episode first! Episode 99 - There is so much golden goodness in there, we had to keep the conversation going! 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 workbook guide for alll my visual gals on Nervous System Regulation!* Are you ready to end the fight with food once and for all? Click here to learn more inf...
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 122
In today's episode Jessi debunks these 5 intuitive eating myths below: Myth: Intuitive eating means eating whatever you want, whenever you want. If I tell myself that junk food is ok and no food is “bad”, I will never stop eating. Myth: Intuitive eating means my nutrition will turn into a junk food free for all that doesn’t honor the fact that I like eating healthy and taking care of my body. Essentially I can’t be a health conscious person and practice intuitive eating. Myth: If I don’t control...
Jun 24, 2021•41 min•Ep. 121
On today's episode Jessi tackles a listener question who said, "I don't want to constantly track food but I don't want to be on a weight roller coaster". This question is one that we hear often and is SO incredibly valid. If tracking macros and counting calories gives you a sense of safety or sense of control, this episode is for you! This episode will encourage you to simply entertain the idea of slowly releasing food rules and adding in more variety with food! Sign for Jessi’s VIP email list h...
Jun 17, 2021•47 min
In today’s HER STORY episode, Jessi talks with Food Freedom Online Program client Brenna. Brenna shares how she was able to make peace with her body, overcome bulimia and no longer engage in intense binge eating. Brenna talks through how she tried multiple different avenues to heal before stumbling upon Jessi & ultimately finding freedom. Her story will surely inspire you to choose a different path and finally get out of the hole with food & mental turmoil. Check out The Food Freedom Onl...
Jun 10, 2021•41 min•Ep. 119
Anyone else feel a sense of fear when summer is approaching, or a special event where you'll serious people you haven't seen in a while? I think we have all been there, so how do we handle this pressure of the 'hot girl summer'.. let's talk about it on today's episode! It's our 3 year Birthday! Yay! 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 workbook guide for alll my visual gals on Nervous System Regu...
Jun 03, 2021•34 min•Ep. 118
If 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 b...
May 27, 2021•42 min•Ep. 117
We 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! 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 workbook guide for alll my visual ...
May 20, 2021•42 min•Ep. 116
If 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 ...
May 13, 2021•37 min•Ep. 115
Today’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! Our amazing Sponsor: Organifi organifi.com/jessi for 20% off Code JESSI for 20% off My current go to is the red + green juice! Sign for Jessi’s VIP email list here where she will sha...
May 07, 2021•35 min•Ep. 114
Jessi is back today with another Her Story episode! Today, she interviews Food Freedom Online Program Client, Bree. Bree walks us through her journey with food, body, 5 pregnancies and how she was finally able to let go of the black & white mentality and learn to live in the gray area! If you're a momma, you are especially going to LOVE this episode. Bree provides inspiration and practical steps on taking time to better yourself so you can in turn, be better for those around you. Find more o...
Mar 25, 2021•43 min•Ep. 113
Today 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 s...
Mar 18, 2021•47 min•Ep. 112
Is 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 ...
Mar 11, 2021•46 min•Ep. 111
Have you ever felt like you're the ONLY person in the world struggling with something? In today's episode Jessi has Food Freedom Online Program Client, Ellie on the show and they unpack common but not so common to talk about struggle - adderall addiction. You leave this episode feeling less alone, inspired by Ellie's words of wisdom and empowered on your self growth journey. Find more of Ellie: Ellie's Instagram: @spiritualwellness_andyou Links: **Update** We now offer something EVEN better than...
Mar 04, 2021•40 min•Ep. 110
On today's episode, Jessi is joined by Dr. Caroline Leaf, communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology. Together they discuss the mind-brain connection. Dr. Leaf provides a strong scientific foundation that is simplified so others are able to apply it to their daily life. From this episode you will learn how you as a human can manage your mind to change your brain to then change your body. Dr. Caroline Leaf's Website Cleaning Up Your Me...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 109
Today on the podcast Jessi interviews past Food Freedom Client, Dr. Cammy Froude, PhD trained Medical Family Therapist and EMDR Trained Trauma Therapist. Dr. Cammy shares her experience in the Food Freedom Online Program as a mental health professional, what she learned from the program and how integral the mind-body connection is. Find more of Dr. Cammy: Dr. Cammy's Website Dr. Cammy's Instagram Links: **Update** We now offer something EVEN better than the Morning Routine Challenge. Sign up for...
Feb 11, 2021•53 min•Ep. 108
Have you ever wondered if true, long lasting freedom with food is possible? Or maybe you've wondered if any of the women inside the Food Freedom Online Program slip back into diet culture? On today’s episode Julie returns to The Dear Body Podcast to share where she is currently at in her life and how her relationship with food/body has evolved even more. Julie shares an excerpt from one of her very first journal entries inside the FFOP and provides advice to the women who is curious about experi...
Feb 04, 2021•43 min•Ep. 107
Today we have Lindsay Kite, PhD and founder of the nonprofit Beauty Redefined. Jessi and Lindsay discuss self objectification, media consumption, navigating life in a larger body and more. In a beauty obsessed world Lindsay and her identical twin sister have made it their mission to offer an alternative vision to women. They offer science backed body image research to help you see your body as an instrument versus an ornament. This episode and the book, More Than A Body, truly needs to be in the...
Jan 28, 2021•43 min•Ep. 106
In today’s episode, Paige, Food Freedom Client joins Jessi to share her journey from body hatred to body appreciation. If your struggles with food & body began at a young age or you found yourself eating in secret, you will want to tune into this episode. Paige provides her tops tips to stop WAITING and start having the confidence you want and the life you’ve always dreamed of. Find more of Paige: https://www.instagram.com/paigemfh/ Links: **Update** We now offer something EVEN better than t...
Jan 21, 2021•40 min•Ep. 105
In this episode, Jessi brings on Cameron Rogers, the face behind The Freckled Foodie & Friends podcast to talk about anxiety, pregnancy, perfectionism & entrepreneurship. Together they discuss similarities in once labeling themselves as perfectionists and how they loosened this tight grip of control on life. They also talk about their favorite ways to live more in the gray area, find more balance in life and how to find your own personal definition of success. Cameron is honest, open and...
Jan 14, 2021•50 min•Ep. 104
Click here to get your free Food Freedom Holiday Guide! Update** We now offer something EVEN better than the Morning Routine Challenge. Sign up for Jessi’s VIP email list to receive exclusive content: PDF’s, tips, videos & more all designed to bring you closer to mental freedom with food! Click here to sign up! Are you ready to end the fight with food once and for all? Click here to learn more information about The Food Freedom Online Program....
Jan 07, 2021•32 min•Ep. 103
How many times have you tried, resolved or promised yourself that this is the last time that you will “fail” a new diet? Yet, inevitably end up falling off the diet.. which by the way the diet failed YOU, you did not fail the diet. In this Holiday How To Episode, Jessi talks you through key aspects that are needed to heal your relationship with food as well as the science of behavior change. Full recovery is possible when you understand the science of behavior change. If you’re not sure if you’r...
Dec 31, 2020•40 min•Ep. 102
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 co...
Dec 29, 2020•34 min•Ep. 101
In 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! Links: Click here to get your free Foo...
Dec 24, 2020•42 min•Ep. 100
“I was hungry to know that I was accepted and approved of”. I believe so many of us can relate to this statement. As women, we want to be liked, loved, seen and live up to the set beauty standard. In this episode, Jessi is joined by Food Freedom Online Program Client, Chaunti. Chaunti shares her experience with food and body struggles as a black woman and how taboo it can be to talk about these struggles. Chaunti discusses the lack of representation in the 80’s of individuals that look like her ...
Dec 22, 2020•46 min•Ep. 99
