The Dear Body Podcast

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 fr...

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 your...

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 thriv...

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 Cha...

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...

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 ex...

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 com...

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 dee...

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...

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 remin...

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...

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, somethi...

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...

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 i...

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 a...

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...

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. Bloat...

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...

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 explor...

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....

Jessi sits down with us for a solo episode this week and bravely shares about her current struggles. She discusses how we as humans face challenges, bad days, loneliness and that it is totally normal. Jessi shares what her most recent mental breakdown looked like and what helped her through it. In this episode: Jessi normalizes having bad days, mental breakdowns and low energy. How social media ca...

In this episode, Food Freedom Online Program Client, Molly shares her incredible story. Her struggles with food and body began at a young age after her father went to prison. Like many of us, she began using food to cope and numb out. Molly walks us through how she processed many challenging events in her life and ultimately found the courage to rise above and pursue healing. Molly encourages all...

In this episode, I sit down with mama to be health influencer Carly Ann Dell. Carly shares her journey from high school sports to bikini competing to balance. Carly shares how she once found value in being the smallest version of herself and how she has progressed to understanding more of herself, appreciating the health journey and ultimately recognizing her inherent worth. You will leave this ep...

Today two members at Rise With Me, Carlie and Sydney, sit down with me and discuss what we as a team are doing to end the fight against racism. We are learning, growing + committed to consistent action. We are not experts on racism, just simply sharing our experience and commitments moving forward in an effort to encourage you in your walk as well. Please learn from individuals who are anti-racism...

In this episode, Jessi is joined by one of her very first Food Freedom Online Program clients, Tilda. Tilda shares how far she has come since completing the course. She shares how she has completely transformed her life and gained confidence as a mother, women + author. In this episode: Why she joined the Food Freedom Online Program How our eating habits + anxieties affect those around us; kids, f...