Episode 16- Wounded Healers: Guest Jesie Steffes, on the Power of Understanding & Accepting the Intersections of One's Identity

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you finally have the language to understand yourself, understand your experiences, and understand you're not alone? You become a badass human. Welcome to Episode 16 of Therapists IRL, where Jen & Steph chat with Jesie Steffes about living life as a Highly Sensitive Person in a larger body. Join us as Jesie shares her own soul journey as an HSP and the intersection of anxiety and body image in her life. Jesie is a badass therapist with a voice as soothing as a hot cup of tea, and a self-proclaimed "brickhouse" who has done the soul work necessary to be able to walk alongside clients on their own journeys of self-acceptance and healing.Please check out Jesie's Instagram accounts and podcasts!www.instagram.com/sheswellfedwww.instagram.com/riverbendtherapyBook Resource:"Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach," by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse ReschTherapists IRL would like to invite our listeners to write in with stories about relationships!  Any fun, funny, strange, frightening, crazy stories you have about relationships you've experienced, and/or questions you have for us that you'd like answered on the podcast.  Please email us at [email protected] us at www.instagram.com/therapistsirl No therapists were harmed in the making of this episode,  but vulnerability hangovers are real.Please note: While our podcast aims to destigmatize and normalize mental health issues, increase awareness, foster understanding,  and offer support with love and laughter, we are not a substitute for professional mental health advice or treatment.  [Read our full disclaimer here.]If you're struggling, we encourage you to reach out to a licensed therapist, counselor, or healthcare provider. If you are in crisis, please contact your local emergency services or a mental health crisis hotline. In the U.S., dial 9-8-8 for immediate services.Remember, your mental health matters, and seeking professional help is a sign of strength. We're here to share stories, insights, and a bit of humor, but your well-being is our top priority.With care,Jen and Steph