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Are you dieting and doing everything you can to lose weight? Are diets leaving you feeling like a bigger failure? Do you wonder what the point is because nothing seems to work? In this episode, I'm sharing three biblical truths to help you feel more comfortable and confident in your body by uncovering the root issues and finding confidence in the Lord. Rooting for you, Jessica All the things ->...

Do you find yourself struggling with hopelessness thinking your life will never change or feeling trapped by your circumstances? In this episode, I'm addressing that lie with licensed marriage and family therapist, Nicole Zasowski. Nicole shares about the practice of savoring and how it's shifted her thinking, how making celebration a rhythm in our lives can help us experience more joy, and how to...

Humans naturally crave closure, so how can we move forward when we have unresolved conflict? That's what I'm talking about in this episode with Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Jessica Hatton. Forgiveness is not reconciliation, but we can find closure when the other person involved is not available. Even though it may take time for your feelings to change, forgiveness is a choice you can make rep...

I'm so excited for you to listen to this conversation with writer and speaker Charaia Callabrass about harboring unforgiveness. Maybe you're hesitating to hit play on this episode because forgiveness is a hard topic for you, but I'd encourage you to hear the practical and biblical steps Charaia talks through to help us understand what forgiveness is, how we can heal through it, and the difference...

Do you find yourself regularly overwhelmed and stressed out by news stories and social media commentary? You're not alone. Reading the news has been shown scientifically to activate the stress hormones of cortisol and adrenaline. So how can we break the fight or flight cycle and trust God without having all the details? That's exactly what I'm talking about with my guest Mikella Van Dyke. In this...

This season has been all about the impact of stress and in this episode with registered dietitian and personal trainer Clara Collie we're sharing from our personal stories how we've been impacted by restrictive diets and binge eating. Clara walks through how we can recognize when under-eating has overridden our innate relationship with food, the effect yo-yo dieting has on our nervous systems, and...

So often we don't recognize how saying yes to things without considering our priorities can lead to burnout. In this conversation with Licensed Professional Counselor Monica DiCristina, she gives us some things to consider when questioning if we're suffering from burnout and offers practical ways to create space to help us process emotions and feel refreshed.  Let’s be texting friends. Text “podca...

Are you working out but gaining weight? Do you find yourself in a loop of negative self-talk? Are you getting injured frequently or feel sore all the time? You might be over-exercising. In this episode with fitness instructor Claire Smith we're talking about how to identify when we're over-exercising, finding a workout routine that fits your personality, and the power of rest.  Let’s be texting fr...

I don't think we realize how much stress bleeds into our relationships because often we think it's only impacting us. In this episode with coach Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez, we discuss how to create a connection amid stress by being intentional with our time as well as how we can recognize when it's time to take a timeout and how we can create safe relationships through communication. She also bre...

I'm excited to share with you this conversation with Integrative Health Pharmacist, Kari Coody. In this episode, we discuss why eating too few calories is harmful to our bodies, how we can determine the right number of calories to fuel us adequately, and other factors that are linked to weight gain. She also offers encouragement and practical tips for busy moms about how they can listen to their b...

In season 3 I'm focusing on the impact of stress, so in this first episode I'm explaining what stress is, where it comes from, and the effect it has on our bodies. It's a complicated topic because stress comes in many forms.  The difference between how we all deal with it is based on our perception. I also share scripture and offer some practical suggestions on how to better address the stress in...

Next week kicks off season 3 of What's the Truth where I'll be discussing the impact of stress with Kari Coody, Charaia Callabrass, Clare Smith, Brittany Braswell, and more. So often we think of stress as being overworked and busy, but it can show itself in many different ways you may not recognize such as undereating, harboring unforgiveness, and insomnia. We'll also discuss the impact of over-ex...

We can't eliminate fear from our lives, but we can learn how to respond to it appropriately. In our final episode of season 2, I'm sharing about overcoming fear and anxiousness and giving you five practical steps you can take to get your thoughts and feelings under control. Overcoming fear and anxiety is about healing from living in a constant state of survival and will require you to be intention...

In this episode in my series about overcoming, I'm talking about body insecurities with speaker and coach, Latasha Ferguson. Latasha shares from her journey how she was able to uproot the experiences that cause her body insecurities, explains why losing weight won't cure your insecurities, and offers some practical ways we can transform our thoughts about our bodies.  3 reasons my book Face Off wi...

If you've ever felt shame about questioning God or struggled to understand the difference between doubt and unbelief, you're going to love this conversation with author Shanda Fulbright. In it she discusses the relationship between faith and doubt, how asking questions can strengthen your trust in God, and she offers some practical tips on how you can begin reading the Bible with confidence.   My...

Did you know that the unforgiveness of broken trust in one relationship can affect how you respond in your other relationships? In this episode with author and speaker Jill Savage, we're talking about the difference between trust and expectation, how expectations can fuel our discontentment, and the importance of separating forgiveness and trust. It will take time and intention, but there is alway...

Do you wake up feeling a heaviness in your chest or find yourself dwelling on things that make you anxious? This episode with Nicole Zasowski about overcoming worry is for you! As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Nicole talks about the root of why we worry, how worry can physically manifest in our bodies, and how we can retrain our brains to focus on what we're empowered to do that will a...

It's a new year and, if you're like most people, you've probably set goals to help steward your body better. But in order to be successful, we have to change our unhealthy thoughts about food. That's why I'm so excited to share this conversation with Nutritional Therapy Practioner, Chelsea Blackbird (aka The Christian Nutritionist). In this episode, she offers Biblical guidance and simple strategi...

Can you believe it's 2022?! I'm excited to be back with season 2 which is all about overcoming. In this episode, I'm talking about overcoming anxiety with mental health advocate Brittney Moses. We're unpacking not just practical tips, but helping women understand what's happening in their bodies and why. And in celebration of my book release, I'm giving away a signed copy of Face Off with Your Fee...

In this episode, I'm talking about facing off with our feelings by choosing forgiveness. I know a lot of people have a lot of different feelings about this topic, but I'm hoping to shed some light to bring peace about what forgiveness is and what it's not. We'll also take a look at what the Bible has to say about forgiveness and unforgiveness and what it looks like to choose forgiveness and walk i...

In this episode, I'm focusing on three questions that can help us better understand how to have a healthy body image - Where does being unhappy with your body come from? What do body image issues cause? And what is a negative body image and a positive body image? We can’t change the fruit if we never address the root. I don’t want to offer you another diet or workout – I want to address your spiri...

I want to warn you that if sexual, physical, or mental abuse is part of your story, you may want to skip this episode as parts of my guest’s story may be triggering for you. As we continue this series of facing off with your feelings, I invited author Lauren Nelson on the show to share her story of how developing a personal, intimate relationship freed her from the fear that gripped her after bein...

Are you ready to stop allowing your feelings to get the final say? Download my free guide on how to live by faith and not by what you feel at jessicahottle.com/chase-god-podcast ! Ready to take it one step further? Get my new book Face Off with Your Feelings at jessicahottle.com   My new book teaches you how worthy you are of love and healing because of our good Father in heaven. Writing from my o...

Are you ready to stop allowing your feelings to get the final say? Download my free guide on how to live by faith and not by what you feel at jessicahottle.com/chase-god-guide ! Ready to take it one step further? Get my new book Face Off with Your Feelings at jessicahottle.com My new book teaches you how worthy you are of love and healing because of our good Father in heaven. Writing from my own j...

I am excited to be changing things up on the podcast. I am switching to seasons on the show so I can focus on specific topics. This entire season is based on facing off with your feelings in honor of my new book releasing this month, November. I will be addressing how to face off with your feelings of unforgiveness, towards your body, towards your abusive and dark past, and more. Be sure to hit fo...