979. Your Body Was Never the Problem

979. Your Body Was Never the Problem

From Morning Microdose by Almost 30

June 3, 2026 · 13 min

About this episode

Jess Sepel discusses her journey to self-compassion and wellness after struggling with body image and dieting.

Jess Sepel, author and founder of global health and wellness brand JSHealth, opens up about her journey from obsessive dieting and body image struggles to finding peace, balance, and self-compassion. Through honest reflections on nervous system regulation, sleep, and healing perfectionism, Jess reveals the wellness practices that helped her feel more connected to herself. This conversation is a powerful reminder that true health is rooted in kindness and inner peace. Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top-rated podcast. With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Microdose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought-provoking conversations…all in digestible 10-minute episodes. Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday. If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify ⁠here⁠ and on Apple ⁠here⁠. Sponsors: AirDoctor | Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code MICRODOSE to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models.

People in this episode

Hosts: Krista Williams, Lindsey Simcik

Guest: Jess Sepel

Topics covered

  • body image
  • self-compassion
  • wellness practices
  • nervous system regulation
  • healing perfectionism

Keywords

  • body image
  • self-compassion
  • wellness
  • nervous system
  • perfectionism
  • dieting
  • health

Sponsors

AirDoctor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: JSHealth

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