PODCAST · health
The Dear Body Podcast
by Jessi Jean
Real talk on how to stop binge and emotional eating, make peace with food and thrive in a body you love with Jessi Jean. Join Jessi each week in this powerful, down-to-earth and entertaining show focused on helping you evolve your mind and regain control around food.
Episodes
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188 - Life Updates, Big Moves, & How To Break The Habit of Being ‘You’
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...
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187 - You wont stop stress eating until you understand this.
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…
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186 - Reclaim Your Routine and Set Fitness Goals That Don't Mess With Your Head
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…
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185 - 4 Reasons Self-Love Isn’t Helping You Feel Better in Your Body—And What Will
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...
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184 - Why High Achievers Secretly Struggle With Food (And How to Fix It)
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....
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183 - Mom Life Unfiltered: Sleep Training, Fitness Goals, and What's Coming Next
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…
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182 - How To Respond To Body Comments and Diet Talk
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…
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181 - Real Talk on Feeling Lost, Lonely and Making Friends as an Adult with Mary Jelkovsky
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...
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180 - "I literally feel like I am eating so much and just don't feel full!"
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....
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179- Understanding the Four Types of Hunger
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…
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178 - Shutting Up Your Inner Critic: 5 Tips To Silence Negative Self-Talk
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...
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177 - My (Positive) Birth Story: From Pregnancy Dreams to Labor Realities
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...
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176 - 3-Step Mid-Year Reset (for your goals, routines & habits)
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...
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175 - Organizing Your Life To Reduce Mental Load and Embracing Routine To Improve Your Relationship With Food
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...
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174 - Questions Answered: Weight Loss, Building Body Confidence, and Safeguarding Against Diet Culture
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…
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173 - sick of feeling behind; the productivity trap and how to prioritize
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...
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172 - Scientifically-Proven Strategies For Helping Your Children With Their Mental Health with Dr. Caroline Leaf
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...
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Ep. 171 - Where to Start Your Food Freedom Journey - Hungry For Recovery Breakdown
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…
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Ep. 170 - 5 Signs You May Need To Slow Down + Take A Career Break
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…
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169 - Her Story - How Amelia Found Mental AND Body Freedom
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...
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168 - From Unmotivated to Unleashed; Reignite Your Love for Exercise
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...
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167 - The Art of Making Friends; A (Badass) Guide for Adults
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 &...
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166 - 10 Reasons Recovery Is Worth It
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…
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165 - Surprisingly Effective Reminders for Transforming Negative Body Image
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....
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164 - The Roots of Loneliness: Understanding Why You Feel Alone
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…
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163 - Breaking the Cycle — How People Pleasing is Connected to Binge Eating
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…
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162 - 6 Steps to Regulating Your Nervous System & Overcoming Emotional Eating
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…
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161 - 5 Ways To Bounce Back After A Setback
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…
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160 - Weight Loss + Food Freedom; How I Navigated Wanting BOTH
“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...
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159 - Step ONE To Food Freedom
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…
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158 - 5 Tips To Stop Body Comparison
Comparison is the life thief! Whether it’s to our past self or others it can be soul crushing. If you’ve ever had thoughts like, “What's wrong with me”, “how could let yourself go”, “look where you used to be”, “you should be further along”.... you’re going to want to keep listening because this...
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157 - Let’s Talk About - Implants, Explants & Breast Implant Illness
Have you ever heard of Breast Implant Illness? On today’s highly requested episode Jessi shares her experience and decision behind first getting breast implants to then eventually explanting 8 years later. She will share the symptoms that she began experiencing as well as common symptoms that…
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156 - Nervous System Regulation + Beating Overeating - Is This What’s Been Missing?
Nervous system regulation, you’ve heard about it.. but do you know what it really means? In today’s episode Jessi unpacks what it is, how to tell if your nervous system is dysregulated & the 2 states that we go to when our system is out of balance. You’ll leave this episode having a greater...
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155 - How To Tell If It’s Physical or Emotional Hunger
Did 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...
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154 - How To Stop Food Comparison & Start Squirting
Think of today’s episode like an epic 2-for-1 combo.. Jessi’s diving into practical tips to silence the disordered eating voice AND how to experience an epic . *We told you this season was going to be unlike the rest* Society has impressed upon us that female pleasure and deep connection to one’s...
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153 - Breaking Free of Overthinking & The Courage To Be Disliked
Have 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...
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152 - This Changes Everything In The Food & Body Image Healing Space
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 she's dedicated her time & energy into creating The Food Freedom Online Program 2.0 -- its…
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151 - How To Make Decisions When You’re Unsure
What 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…
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150 - Her Story - Will I Be The Anomaly That This Doesn’t Work For?
Today Jessi brings on Food Freedom Online Program client, Jill to share where her struggles with food first began, what her experience was like in the FFOP & what life looks like now with food freedom! Jill shares how she was nervous she would be the anomaly that this didn't work for but she was...
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149 - 5 Steps To Move Through Self-Doubt
Have 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,...
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148 - 4 Ways To Become Less Impulsive With Food
Jessi, 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...
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147 - 6 Tips to Improve Body Image
On today's episode Jessi walks you through 6 tangible tips to improve body image. From this episode you will be reminded that you are so much more than a body. You are an experience. Your earth suit is a vessel to make memories. Train your mind to focus on other aspects of who you are. Links…
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146 - Men Struggle Too with @BobbyKazz
Have you ever wondered if men face similar struggles with food & body as women? On today's episode Bobby joins me and shares what his journey has looked like navigating his own disordered relationship with food. He opens up about why he thinks there is so much stigma around men struggling and his...
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145 - 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...
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144 - Self love Beyond Your Body with @Maryscupofteaa
Join 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...
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143 - The Science of Masturbation + Healing Binge Eating
We 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…
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142 - Mental Health & Fat Phobia with @DanielleIsAnxious
On today’s episode, Jessi has Content Creator and Mental Health Advocate Danielle from @DanielleisAnxious on the show. She channels her experiences with mental health and self love into creative projects to raise awareness and inspire others. Together they discuss: How Danielle began her…
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141 - Am I Ready To Heal Binge & Emotional Overeating
Are 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. Links: Sign for Jessi’s VIP email list here where she will share exclusive content *You don’t want to miss...
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140 - 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…
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139 - Her Story - How She Found Freedom After 45 Years of Food & Body Struggles with Ann
The 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...
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Real talk on how to stop binge and emotional eating, make peace with food and thrive in a body you love with Jessi Jean. Join Jessi each week in this powerful, down-to-earth and entertaining show focused on helping you evolve your mind and regain control around food.
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Real talk on how to stop binge and emotional eating, make peace with food and thrive in a body you love with Jessi Jean. Join Jessi each week in this powerful, down-to-earth and entertaining show focused on helping you evolve your mind and regain control around food.
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