🎙️ Episode 9: Why You’re So Anxious (And What to Do About It)

From Pizza Hut Panic to Peace—Let’s Talk About Real Anxiety

Anxiety isn’t just in your head—it shows up in your body, your relationships, your goals, and your sense of peace. In this episode, I’m opening up about my own history with anxiety (yes, including that time I panicked over calling Pizza Hut), and how it’s evolved from fear to fuel.

We’ll talk about:

• Why anxiety is actually part of your survival system
• How it shows up physically (even when you don’t realize it)
• What helped me move from full-blown panic to calm confidence
• The difference between fear and growth—hint: they often feel the same
• And why sometimes, you just have to say, “Not today, Susan.”

“Talk to your anxiety like it’s a person with bad timing and worse advice. Personally? I call her Susan. And some days, I just have to say: ‘Not today, Susan. Take a seat.’ (No offense to all the wonderful Susans out there—this is just what popped into my mind.)”

Whether your anxiety shows up as procrastination, spiraling thoughts, or perfectionism, this episode offers gentle mindset shifts and practical reminders to help you return to peace—even if it's just for a moment.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the host and are for informational purposes only. They are not intended as professional advice, and each individual should assess their personal situation and seek professional guidance when needed.

Episode 8: Your Highest Potential Is Waiting—Are You Ready?

In this episode, I’m diving into what it really means to step into your highest potential and why it’s something we need to actively live, not just hope for. It’s about aligning with the truest version of ourselves—spiritually, emotionally, and mentally—and living from a place of peace, trust, and self-worth.

We’ll talk about:

• What "highest potential" truly means, and why it’s not about achieving more, but embodying our true selves.
• How to stop letting fear and old beliefs control us, and instead step into the version of ourselves who leads from peace and love.
• Why your highest potential isn’t a destination, but a journey we continue stepping into every day.
• How embracing multiple passions and creating balance can bring us purpose and fulfillment.
• A powerful story of one of my clients, Tracey, who had a vision of her highest self and how it led her to reclaim her power.

I’ll challenge you to reconnect with your dreams—whether from childhood or new ones—and stop letting fear hold you back. We’ll also talk about how to start moving toward those dreams.

If you’ve ever felt unworthy of your dreams or that your past mistakes define you, this episode is for you. I’m here to show you that your past doesn’t have to dictate your future—you can step into your highest potential today.

What You’ll Take Away:

• The importance of trusting yourself in every step toward your highest potential.
• How to reverse-engineer your dreams and take that first step.
• How to overcome fear and doubt to live the life you’re meant for.

🎙️ EP 07: Beliefs That Make or Break Our Self-Worth Part 3 of the Core Belief Series

• Your self-worth beliefs shape how peaceful you feel—every single day
• If you don’t believe you're worthy, peace will always feel out of reach
• I'm sharing part of my personal journey and how I began healing this
• Why we tie our worth to doing—and how to break that cycle
• The mindset shift that helped me stop chasing peace and start living it
• Start rewriting your worth story so life stops feeling like a performance

Make sure to listen to: → Ep 5: The Sabotage You Can’t See → Ep 6: Why You Can’t Relax

🔗 Instagram: @jess_riverak 🖥️ Blog + More: www.purposelypeaceful.com

Episode 6: Why You Can’t Relax – The Invisible Beliefs That Sabotage Peace

Part 2 of The Core Beliefs Series: The Beliefs That Shape Our Peace

We’re unpacking why peace can feel so out of reach, even when life seems calm. Spoiler: it’s not you, it’s your beliefs. The invisible ones that keep your nervous system on high alert, telling you that rest isn’t safe or allowed.

We explore:

• How subconscious beliefs trigger anxiety and unrest.
• Why your mind won’t let you relax (even with the candles lit and to-do list done).
• The dangerous myth that your worth is tied to constant doing.
• The real meaning of true relaxation—and how to actually experience it.
• How to start reclaiming your peace through small, intentional choices.

Plus, I’m sharing some personal reflections, including a real moment from my day where I chose peace over pressure—and how you can start doing the same.

Let’s Get Real:

Stillness is where you meet your true self. Not the anxious, over-functioning version of you—but the one who knows peace is possible.

✨ Stay connected:

Want more to see more of my real life and glimpses of peace? Follow me on Instagram → @jess_riverak

Website → purposelypeaceful.com

Disclaimer: This podcast is for inspiration and personal growth. It’s not a substitute for therapy. If you need support, please reach out to a licensed professional.

✨ Series: The Beliefs That Shape Our Peace – Part 1

In this episode of Purposely Peaceful, we're digging into one of the most life-altering truths I know: Your core beliefs are quietly—but powerfully—running the show.

These deeply rooted ideas influence your thoughts, decisions, relationships, and even your sense of identity. Most of us never stop to ask, “Where did these beliefs even come from?”—but in this episode, we’re doing just that.

Here’s what we explore: ✨ Where core beliefs come from (spoiler: your childhood and environment play a big role) ✨ How your subconscious mind absorbs and stores these beliefs—sometimes even from past lives ✨ A personal story of how a single comment shaped my belief about being “unlikable” ✨ How core beliefs impact people-pleasing, self-worth, and emotional triggers ✨ What it actually means to start shifting your beliefs so they support the life you’re building

You’ll walk away from this episode with clarity, tools, and a new level of self-awareness—because peace starts with what you believe.

Takeaway Question: 🌀 What is the most loving thing I can believe or do in this moment? Let that guide you forward.

✨ Mentioned in this episode:

• Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT)
• The power of suggestion and media programming
• Hypnosis as a tool to access and shift beliefs

Take a look at the blog post for this episode! You can find it here.

🔁 Let’s keep the conversation going: Tag me on Instagram @jess_riverak with your biggest takeaway or aha moment from this episode! I’d love to hear what resonated.

🧘‍♀️ Stay tuned for Part 2: Next week, we’ll go deeper into how to identify and rewire your core beliefs so they support your intention to live a Purposely Peaceful life.

✨Today, we’re getting real about emotions — the ones we carry daily, the ones we try to hide, and the ones that bubble up when we least expect them. If you’ve ever felt like you’re one second away from snapping, or like your body is telling you to slow down but you don’t know how... this episode is for you.

I’m breaking down:

• Why most of us were never taught to feel our emotions properly
• The truth about emotional overload and how it shows up in your body
• My personal wake-up call with burnout and emotional exhaustion
• A powerful visual I call the Emotional Backpack (this will shift how you see what you’re carrying)
• The Four-Part Emotional Cycle: Feel, Acknowledge, Process, Release
• Real tools to release stored emotions — from journaling to meditations to visualizations that connect body, mind, and soul

This episode is your permission slip to stop holding it all in. You don’t have to be strong all the time. You can make space to feel, heal, and come back to yourself — gently, intentionally, and without shame.

✨ Healing begins when we stop avoiding our emotions and start listening to them.

If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who’s ready to lighten their emotional load.

We’re doing deep, beautiful work here — thank you for being part of it.

🎧 Listen now and take the first step toward unpacking your emotional backpack.

🔗 Learn more and explore tools for inner peace at: purposelypeaceful.com

Read the blog post for this episode here.

📲 If you’d like to stay connected or see more of my day-to-day, you can find me on Instagram @jess_riverak. I share reflections, gentle reminders, and glimpses into real life as I walk this path, too.

✨Reclaiming Your Personal Power

In this episode, we’re digging into the powerful, life-changing concept of personal power—what it really is, why we often lose it, and how reclaiming it is essential to becoming your most peaceful and authentic self.

I’ll share some personal stories—both big and small—about the moments I gave my power away, and the exact mindset shifts that helped me take it back. Whether you’ve felt powerless in relationships, work, or even just in traffic (yup, I’ve been there), this episode will help you recognize where your energy is going—and how to protect your peace, moment by moment.

We’ll cover:

• What personal power really means (and what it doesn’t)
• How to recognize when you’ve given your power away
• Why everyday “micro-moments” reveal where your power lives
• My favorite tool to begin reclaiming your power today
• Why peace and personal power are deeply connected

This episode is a gentle but honest call to start standing in your truth, owning your choices, and consciously choosing your reactions—so you can live a life that feels aligned, grounded, and unapologetically peaceful.

Links & Resources:

• Visit the website: purposelypeaceful.com
• 📲 If you’d like to stay connected or see more of my day-to-day, you can find me on Instagram @jess_riverak. I share reflections, gentle reminders, and glimpses into real life as I walk this path.
• Read more about it here

✨ What Is Purposely Peaceful?

In this episode of the Purposely Peaceful Podcast, I’m diving into the heart of what this entire show is about—living a life rooted in intentional peace. We’ll explore what it truly means to become purposely peaceful, why inner peace isn’t something we “find,” but something we build, and how we begin shifting from survival mode to a state of inner calm, clarity, and conscious living.

I’ll also share the personal journey that led me here—from chasing peace through external accomplishments to finally realizing it was something I had to create from within.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

• Why inner peace isn’t taught (and why it should be)
• The myth of “peace” being something outside of us
• How stress, trauma, and old conditioning keep us from our best selves
• What becoming purposely peaceful really looks like—and why it’s not about perfection
• The very first step to creating a more peaceful, powerful life

If you’ve ever felt like peace was out of reach or something you’ll “get to someday,” this episode will help you come back home to yourself—and start building peace, on purpose.

Links & Resources:

• Connect with me: purposelypeaceful.com
• 📲 If you’d like to stay connected or see more of my day-to-day, you can find me on Instagram @jess_riverak. I share reflections, gentle reminders, and glimpses into real life as I walk this path.
• Read more about it here!

✨ Introduction: Welcome to Purposely Peaceful—a space for real conversations about inner peace, healing, self-awareness, and personal power. I’m your host, Jessica—licensed marriage and family therapist, quantum hypnosis practitioner, mom, and woman on a mission to live a more grounded, intentional, and peaceful life—and help others do the same.

In this short intro episode, I’ll share a bit about who I am, how this podcast came to be, and what you can expect from future episodes. Whether you’re on a healing journey, navigating personal growth, or just craving a more peaceful life in the middle of the chaos—you’re in the right place.

This podcast is for you if you’ve ever thought:

• “I just want to feel better, but I don’t even know where to start.”
• “I’m doing all the things, but I still don’t feel peaceful.”
• “There has to be more to life than this.”

Here, we’ll talk about things like:

• Inner peace as a practice, not a destination
• Reclaiming your personal power and learning to quiet your mind
• Journaling, boundaries, emotional wellness, and subconscious healing
• Real-life stories, honest reflections, and tools you can actually use

Let this podcast be a gentle guide as you become the most peaceful, powerful version of yourself—on purpose.

Links & Resources:

• Visit the website: purposelypeaceful.com
• 📲 If you’d like to stay connected or see more of my day-to-day, you can find me on Instagram @jess_riverak. I share reflections, gentle reminders, and glimpses into real life as I walk this path.