The Dear Body Podcast

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 on edge when an urge hits—and why you still want to binge, even when you’re not hungry What’s really driving your emotional eating (and why it's not just about willpower) The brain science behind behind your fixation on food What you’re actually craving when food is always on your mind (spoiler: it’s not food) How to stop relying on food for short-term relief—and finally break free from the long-term regret If you’ve ever wondered why you can’t just stop thinking about food, this episode will give you the answers you’ve been looking for—and the tools to finally change it. ___ FREE TRAINING: Break Free from Binge & Emotional Eating!Registration OPEN - register at www.foodfreedomonlineprogram.com Join me for a live, hour-long masterclass where I’ll introduce you to the N.E.U.R.O. Pathway, a coaching framework designed to help you reprogram your relationship with food through nervous system engagement and brain-based strategies. This non-clinical approach focuses on creating sustainable change and developing new habits—without the need for extreme control or restriction. In this free training, you’ll learn: How to break free from binge and emotional eating using brain-based methods Why your nervous system holds the key to overcoming urges and cravings The powerful, refreshingly effective approach to reprogramming your habits around food ______ Looking for more free tips, tools, and resources to help you improve your relationship with food, fitness and your body? Join the newsletter crew: https://jessijean.com/newsletter ______ The Food Freedom Online Program is a transformative 4-month experience designed to help women break free from the cycle of binge and emotional eating. Through a blend of brain science, habit reprogramming, nervous system regulation and compassionate coaching, you'll develop a balanced, peaceful relationship with food and your body. It’s not just about healing your relationship with food—it’s about rediscovering who you are and building a life of confidence, purpose, and freedom. You don’t have to do it alone—this program gives you the tools, community, and support to truly thrive. Opens for enrollment late Oct 2024! Join the newsletter crew for more info: jessijean.com/newsletter ______ Grab a copy of my FREE beginner-friendly At-Home JOYFUL Fitness Challenge by subscribing to my newsletter. It will be in your welcome email :) https://jessijean.com/newsletter - be sure to check your spam / promotions folders if you don't see it in your inbox. ______ Stay connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessijeannn Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessijeannn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jessijeannn Email: info@foodfreedomonlineprogram.com ______

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 thing on your to-do list (that’s NOT helping you feel better in your body), then this episode is for you. ✨ What You’ll Learn: Why self-love can sometimes make you feel worse, not better The surprising power of building a self-respect practice instead How to reconnect with your body in a way that feels authentic, not forced Why collective healing (aka, community) is SO much more powerful than going it alone If you’re ready to let go of the pressure of self-love and reconnect with your body in a way that feels real, grab your tea and let’s dive in! ______ Join the newsletter crew here for more free tips, tools, and resources to help you improve your relationship with food, fitness and your body: https://jessijean.com/newsletter ______ Ready to break free from the exhausting cycle of binge and emotional eating? The Food Freedom Online Program is a transformative 4-month experience designed to help women break free from the cycle of binge and emotional eating. Through a blend of brain science, habit reprogramming, nervous system regulation and compassionate coaching, you'll develop a balanced, peaceful relationship with food and your body. It’s not just about healing your relationship with food—it’s about rediscovering who you are and building a life of confidence, purpose, and freedom. You don’t have to do it alone—this program gives you the tools, community, and support to truly thrive. Opens for enrollment late Oct 2024! Join the newsletter crew for more info: jessijean.com/newsletter ______ Stay connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessijeannn Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessijeannn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jessijeannn Email: info@foodfreedomonlineprogram.com ______

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 who’s drowning in sleepless nights, this episode will be encouraging! We’re also talking fitness—how I’ve finally managed to find some consistency in the middle of all the chaos. It’s not perfect, but it’s real. I’m sharing what’s helped me stay true to my promises to myself, even when life feels overwhelming. Lastly, I chat about big news for anyone struggling with binge eating, emotional eating, or body image challenges and the new ways I can support you on your journey! This episode is a little bit of catch-up on all the things :) Join the newsletter crew here for more free tips, tools, and resources to help you improve your relationship with food, fitness and your body: https://jessijean.com/newsletter Links to things mentioned in the show: Sleep Consultant: Gena with sleepandslumberconsulting.com // Gena's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepandslumberconsulting/- ______ Stay connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessijeannn Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessijeannn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jessijeannn Email: info@foodfreedomonlineprogram.com ______

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 into an existential crisis. Seriously, who hasn't asked, "WTF just happened?" or "Who am I?" Mary gives us the tea on her journey from battling food and body image issues to becoming a self-love queen, hosting retreats, writing books, and blowing up on social media. We break down the nuances of adulthood, recovery, and the awkward "I'm lost" phase, and why building community as an adult is so damn hard. Whether you're trying to level up your relationships, figure out who you are, or start a self-love journey, this episode is packed with practical tips, personal stories, and wisdom from two gals who are very much so *still* figuring it out. ______ Connect with Mary: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryscupofteaa Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maryscupoftea Mary's Cup Of Tea Podcast: https://maryscupoftea.com/podcast/ Mary's Self-Love Retreats: https://maryscupoftea.com/retreats Grab a copy of her Self-Love Books: The Gift Of Self-Love Workbook: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love 100 Days Of Self-Love Guided Journal: https://maryscupoftea.com/100-days-of-self-love ____ Subscribe to my free newsletter, Weekly Wisdom for a Well-Lived Life, for more tips and to be the first to know when new episodes drop. Visit jessijean.com/newsletter to join. ______ Stay connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessijeannn Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessijeannn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jessijeannn Email: info@foodfreedomonlineprogram.com

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 episode, I break down the four types of hunger and share: The subtle clues that reveal which type of hunger you’re experiencing. How knowing this can change your eating habits for the better. The key to reducing stress and anxiety around food. The surprising truth about emotional eating – it’s not what you think! We’ll also dive into why keeping regular eating intervals can be a game-changer for your energy and hormone levels, and how it helps you avoid those impulsive eating moments. Plus, we’ll explore how to create positive memories with food without the guilt. ______ Subscribe to my free newsletter, Weekly Wisdom for a Well-Lived Life, for more tips and to be the first to know when new episodes drop. Visit jessijean.com/newsletter to join. ______ Stay connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessijeannn Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessijeannn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jessijeannn Email: info@foodfreedomonlineprogram.com ______ Timestamps: [00:01:33] Fear of Hunger [00:02:55] Different Types of Hunger [00:05:06] Emotional Hunger [00:11:24] Practical Hunger [00:13:54] Taste Hunger and Pleasure [00:21:11] Validity of Different Types Hunger Types

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 delivery! In this episode you’ll hear: How I decided between birthing at-home, in a birth center or at the hospital What resources, courses, and classes *we* took to prepare What expectations I had of my husband The really important conversations we had before getting pregnant How long it took for me to get pregnant Tips for morning sickness How we did our gender reveal Why we chose to hire a doula What my birth wishes were My attempt to go unmedicated All my desperate attempts to induce labor How hypnobirthing helped me The challenges I faced with my baby’s position What contractions / back labor felt like What I used for pain management during labor How I advocated for myself And what happened immediately after delivery I delve into the various stages of my pregnancy, the preparations my husband and I made, and the intense emotions that accompanied the journey. Despite the unexpected twists, the birth of my son was a profound and empowering experience. This episode is not just a recount of my birth story but also a tribute to the incredible support from my husband, my doula, and my medical team. Whether you’re a soon-to-be mom, a new mom, or someone who loves birth stories, I hope my journey brings you insight, hope, and maybe even some excitement for your own path to motherhood. Links to things mentioned in the show: - Use Code ’JESSIJEAN’ for 10% OFF ＞＞ The Birth Class For Couples (https://www.balancedfamilies.com/birth-class-for-couples) - by Balanced Families. This course was a GAME-CHANGER for my husband and I and helped us understand our options for various ways of birthing, how to prepare for birth during pregnancy, labor 101, knowing our options / how to advocate for ourselves, pain management techniques, what to expect immediately after baby is born, and how your partner can best show up for YOU. It was AMAZZZZZING! Expectful App - (https://expectful.com/) I loved the pregnancy and birth focused meditations, visualizations, and the hypnobirthing audio course inside this app. Super Soft ’Lila’ Labor Gown (https://www.wearlila.com/) - I wanted to be as comfy as possible during labor and this gown was incredibly soft. I loved it! ______ Want more weekly wisdom for a well-lived life? Join the newsletter crew: https://jessijean.com/newsletter ______ Stay connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessijeannn Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessijeannn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jessijeannn Email: info@foodfreedomonlineprogram.com ______ Timestamps: [00:00:00] Excitement and preparation [00:02:48] Beginning the journey motherhood [00:03:45] Conversations we had before getting pregnant [00:07:14] Tips for morning sickness [00:12:19] Finding the @balanced.birth.couple on Instagram [00:16:10] Seeking support: hiring a doula [00:17:10] Navigating pregnancy challenges [00:20:40] Our private gender reveal [00:22:56] Addressing gender preferences [00:23:37] Pregnancy anxiety [00:27:29] Exploring birthing options [00:31:29] Creating my birth wishes sheet [00:39:42] Induction attempts and expectations [00:43:07] Onset of labor (back labor…ouffff) [00:53:07] Decision for epidural relief [00:56:00] Challenges with baby’s position [00:59:47] Joyful arrival of baby Marcus Andy _____ This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.

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 being restrictive, and how you can implement a concept called ’structured flexibility’ on your journey to end binge eating, emotional eating and overeating if you are someone who thrives on routine but also wants a healthier, less obsessive relationship with food and fitness. She also shares her and her husband’s experience playing the Fair Play card game to divvy up household responsibilities in an effort to reduce overwhelm, resentment and feel more connected with one another. Join us for a convo on the power of routine, systems, reducing decision fatigue, and embracing a balanced approach to food and exercise that feels both managed and free. Links to things mentioned in the show: *these are commissionable - I think i’ll earn a couple cents from mister Jeffrey Bezos if you purchase through these links, which I do appreciate but no pressure (ever) The Fair Play Game (https://amzn.to/4baLxIY) it’s a conversation card deck. We didn’t read the book prior to playing and honestly didn’t need to but I did buy it and I may read it eventually. Fair Play - the book (https://amzn.to/3RwpwNW) ___ Want more weekly wisdom for a well-lived life? Join the newsletter crew: https://jessijean.com/newsletter ____ Stay connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessijeannn Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessijeannn Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/jessijeannn Email: info@foodfreedomonlineprogram.com _____ Timestamps: [0:00] Organizing, systematizing, and streamlining life to reduce overwhelm [2:42] Why more systems and routines = less mental clutter! [4:38] Jessi and her husband’s experience playing the Fair Play game to divvy up household tasks [8:59] Why going on an intentional journey to heal an unhealthy relationship with food can feel so intimidating [10:11] Defining what food freedom, intuitive eating, and joyful movement is for anyone new to the journey [12:18] The HUGE problem with the food freedom movement that nobody’s talking about and where so many get stuck [15:33] The concept of ”structured flexibility’ and why it may help you thrive in your food freedom journey [18:05] Using structured flexibility to improve your relationship with food and fitness and overcome all-or-nothing thinking [22:10] Creating a life that feels managed and orderly, but also FREE!

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 prioritizing what truly matters. In this episode you'll learn: How to identify what's urgent vs. what feels urgent—how to manage a long to-do list without feeling overwhelmed. Two key questions Jessi ask's herself to help her reduce overwhelm and prioritize effectively Strategies to break free from the never ending productivity trap that is leaving us all feeling like were not doing enough, EVER What you can do instead of trying harder to feel caught up and in momentum Tune in to hear Jessi's candid reflections and practical advice on how to feel like you're winning in life, even when the to-do list never seems to end. ___ Want more weekly wisdom for a well-lived life? Join the newsletter crew: https://jessijean.com/newsletter ____ Stay connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessijeannn Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessijeannn Email: info@foodfreedomonlineprogram.com

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 fellow food freedom advocate and recent nutrition college graduate, Bobby Kasmire and we chat about: How we met online and why Bobby decided to take a trip across the country to collaborate with Jessi in Colorado What the solution is for those who aren’t ready to dive into a full blown food freedom recovery program but want to get started Bobby’s passion for breaking down the stigma of disordered eating struggles and inspiring people to take those 1st few steps How we came together to create Hungry For Recovery >> a 23-day mini-course to jumpstart your food freedom journey (with tangible tools and rich inspiration) that will take you from feeling STUCK to UNSTOPPABLE Why we wanted a recovery resource that was available for ALL genders How a 6-pack and being super lean ISN’T WORTH IT! How the reality that getting started in recovery can feel f*cking scary and overwhelming but is also WORHT IT and really exciting! A breakdown of what to expect inside of Hungry For Recovery and why it will continue to inspire and motivate you long after the 23-day challenge For more details and to jumpstart your Food Freedom Recovery journey visit: hungryforrecovery.jessijean.com - doors Open July 7th, 2023 for our very first cohort! Come join us for the 23-day food freedom challenge that will help you finally begin breaking free of the self-sabotage, binge-restrict, and emotional overeating cycles. Because YOU deserve to experience genuine happiness, confidence and freedom with food. Hungry For Recovery was designed specifically for the chronic over-thinker who isn’t entirely sure they’re ready to dive into a full blown recovery program, but is READY to finally feel relief from the exhausting cycles of binge and emotional overeating with tangible tools, techniques and clear steps to help you finally GET STARTED. Each morning we will email you 2 short videos (1 educational ~10min & 1 inspirational ~5min), along with a powerful action step to take that day that will help you create meaningful momentum to STOP the fight with food. Over the next 23-days you’ll learn: What the f*ck went wrong with this whole food thing & why you can’t stop thinking about food & your body image The THREE most important steps to START your food freedom & body image journey and how to stop an urge to overeat in the heat of the moment Why nervous system regulation is often THE MISSING LINK to overcome emotional overeating & two powerful techniques How to STOP losing yourwith sugar & the 4-steps to breaking the pattern of eating past fullness 3 powerful body image hacks to help you immediately start feeling better in your body Why most get intuitive eating all wrong, and how to ACTUALLY do it right. Regardless of age, gender, or how long you’ve been fighting food and your body, YOU ARE CAPABLE of healing. I’m excited to help you take those 1st few steps and create powerful momentum in the right direction. Join us at: hungryforrecovery.jessijean.com You can do it scared. Remember, ready isn’t a feeling. It’s a choice.

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 hope encourages every woman out there that may think they have to choose between mental freedom and body freedom. If you ever have wondered, can I pursue weight loss, fitness & aesthetic goals? Make sure to give this a listen! Similar to Amelia, you just have to bake your cake in the right order. Links: Sign for Jessi’s VIP email list here where she will share exclusive content *You don’t want to miss the 1st email which includes an EPIC workbook guide for alll my visual gals on Nervous System Regulation!* Ready to begin your journey to a peaceful relationship with food & confidence in your own skin? Click here to learn more information about The Food Freedom Online Program. Find more tangible techniques + tools on how-to: reprogram your behaviors with food and conquer binge & emotional eating: Instagram Tik Tok

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 & intention to build these solid connections. You’ll leave this episode feeling encouraged to put yourself out there & start attracting some dope people! Links: Sign for Jessi’s VIP email list here where she will share exclusive content *You don’t want to miss the 1st email which includes an EPIC workbook guide for alll my visual gals on Nervous System Regulation!* Ready to begin your journey to a peaceful relationship with food & confidence in your own skin? Click here to learn more information about The Food Freedom Online Program. Find more tangible techniques + tools on how-to: reprogram your behaviors with food and conquer binge & emotional eating: Instagram Tik Tok

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. Confidence is a set of skills & practices that ANYONE is able to achieve through action. Are you ready to quiet the inner critic and elevate your most empowered self? Links: Sign for Jessi’s VIP email list here where she will share exclusive content *You don’t want to miss the 1st email which includes an EPIC workbook guide for alll my visual gals on Nervous System Regulation!* Ready to begin your journey to a peaceful relationship with food & confidence in your own skin? Click here to learn more information about The Food Freedom Online Program. Find more tangible techniques + tools on how-to: reprogram your behaviors with food and conquer binge & emotional eating: Instagram Tik Tok