The Inside Job

Happy New Year! On today’s episode, Jess and John meet for a poddy book club to discuss “Hidden Potential” by Adam Grant. We both highly recommend this book and hope you will find some takeaways from reading or listening to this episode. Cheers to 2024!

Ruts happen, life happens. Health - does not just happen. Training requires time, discipline, and consistency. If your health matters to you, it is time to make it a priority in your schedule. Jess and John discuss why ruts occur and how we can take ourselves out to enter back into a positive feedback loop.

Happy New Year! Jess and John discuss body positivity/neturality - definitions, thoughts, opinions, health/wellness implications, and more. They navigate the sensitive nature of the topic utilizing a health and wellness approach. Cheers to keeping our minds and bodies healthy in 2023...and every year after. 

Brad, Certified Hypnotherpist, takes us through the ins and outs of hypnotherapy, debunks various hypnosis myths, and shares the potential mental and physiological benefits this practice provides. Enjoy the episode!

Jess and John discuss a relevant topic for many: how to establish balance and order amidst chaos, which we may add, is not an easy feat.

On this episode, John interviews Jess on why resistance training is the best form of exercise for strength, metabolism, longevity, and body composition. If you do not engage in resistance training, you need to start! Your body, mind, and quality of life will thank you. Enjoy!

Jess and John are joined by Andrea Givens, Registered Dietitian and Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. Listen as they discuss ways to make healthier food choices, current diet trends, athletes' nutrition needs, and a whole lot more!

Jill is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist currently working for SD Wave FC, a women's professional soccer team (think Alex Morgan and Abby Dahlkemper). Listen as she shares her experience working with both top level collegiate and professional athletes. We discuss intrinsic motivation, the importance of sports-performance training, the process of athletic recovery, and much more. Sh...

On today's episode, Jess and John sit down with Doctor of Physical Therapy, Natalie Bardelli. Natalie discusses various challenges and issues within the world of PT, when somebody should go see a physical therapist (and how to choose the right one), common injuries, PT myths, and much more. Want to get in contact with Natalie? Check out her info below! Email: natalie@bardellipt.com IG: nataliebard...

Season 2 is here! Jess and John took a necessary break upon the onset of big career changes as discussed in this quick catch up episode. We are stoked to be back bringing you a plethora of wellness content. Life rarely slows down, but we are refreshed and couldn't be happier to be back in the studio recording for all of you. Thanks for tuning in and be sure to check out our IG @theinsidejobpodcast...

Today Jess and John are joined by friend, Sofia Beyer, to discuss her journey prepping for her first NPC bikini competition on April 16th. This process has tested her in many ways physically, mentally/emotionally, and socially; the amount of discipline this competition requires has exceeded the limits she previously thought possible. Enjoy! IG: sofiabeyerfitness

Jess and John discuss how leaving comfort zones and welcoming change can prove extremely challenging at times; however, it is absolutely necessary for our growth and progression. 

Join Jess and John for a quick meditation series: awareness of breath, body scan, and well wishes. Implement each of the three practices and tell us which one resonated most with you. Make it your mission this month to maintain a consistent meditation routine. Stay tuned for IG daily guidance for the upcoming weeks. Enjoy!

This week, Jess and John bring to you convenient tips and tricks for meal prep and cooking from the process of planning to consuming. Food is fuel, but it is also pleasure, so let’s learn to enjoy each step along the way.

Tune in to listen to Joe Glaser-Reich, aviation survival technician aka rescue swimmer, in the US Coast Guard discuss how to remain present during times of high stress, refocus your attention to the task at hand, and the importance of mindfulness on the job. 

Join us to listen to Angelica, mental health clinician at First Alarm Wellness, discuss mental health and wellness for first responders, sharpening your mental playbook, grounding techniques to cope with anxiety, the importance of proactivity in seeking support/resources/counseling, how to know when it's time to make a big life change, and more! Don't wait for the fire to spread, folks. 

As the year wraps up, Jess and John discuss the importance of expressing gratitude and the things they’re grateful for, and encourage all of you to do the same. Cheers to a joyful and healthy New Year, let’s make it the best one yet!

Listen to Dr. Kush Bhatt, 1st year resident and future psychiatrist discuss the clinical use of psychedelics such as psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine to treat mental health patients. We chat about psychedelics finding their way in the medical space and how we can implement them alongside other contemplative practices such as meditation and mindfulness.  *Disclaimer* : Kush is speaking based on...

Jess and John discuss all things stress: the physiology, endocrinology, prevention tactics and coping strategies to alleviate this cortisol-elevated nightmare that impacts us all, especially during the holidays right around the corner. Let's take a holistic approach to stress management by learning to focus only on the things within our control. Cheers, enjoy the episode! 

On today's episode of the The Inside Job, Jess and John speak with Alli, who is currently pursuing her masters in sport and performance psychology. The episode covers mental strategies and coping mechanisms to deal with the pressures of sports/life, enhance performance, and overcome mental and physical obstacles. Alli also delivers tips and tricks to start mentally improving work and play. Listen...

On today's episode, Jess interviews John about his 30 year journey with alcohol that nearly cost him everything to his sobriety since March, 2019. Living without alcohol has provided John a renewed lens to focus on the things that matter most to him, his family and health. This new life has brought him an immense amount of peace and serenity; thank you for listening, enjoy the episode! ...

Listen to Jerry Harper, founder of One Speed Athletes, discuss the necessity of a speed and performance coach to optimize overall sports performance, the benefits of learning how to run from a young age, how general exercise differs from sports performance training, and more.  Contact Jerry Harper :  jerry@onespeedathletes.com onespeedathletes.com

On today's episode, Nick Marion goes through all 5 steps of the transtheoretical model of behavioral change and offers valuable insight to implement new productive and actionable efforts to create necessary change in your life.  Nick Marion (M.Ed)...pursuing PhD in Health and Human Performance Fit Athletic Regional Fitness Director  For any questions, contact Nick on IG @ nick.marionmsp&...

David covers nutrients to support eye health, solutions to dry eye, age-related macular degeneration, tips to source quality seafood, and discusses how not all supplements are created equal.  Questions?  ocusci.com whatisdryeye.com Product: Dry Eye Complete  Use code save10 for $10 off your first order!

On this episode, John and Jess discuss the power of vulnerability, self-care, showing kindness to yourself and the pitfalls of perfectionism.  Homework after you listen to episode: 1. Identify your strengths. 2. Implement your favorite forms of self-care. 3. Recognize your inner critic.