The Dear Body Podcast

Alright, my fellow goal-driven baddies, today we're tackling that annoying inner critic. You know the one. She's an energy vampire and if you have goals or want to improve your relationship with food, your body and yourself, theres simply no time for negative self-talk. In this episode, I am sharing 5 game-changing tips to silence the negative self-talk and reclaim your power.

You'll learn how to:

• Reframe those toxic thoughts and take back control

If you need a little motivation and support to break free from the negativity and step into your most empowered, grounded and confident self, this one is must listen. Share this episode with a friend who needs a boost, and don't forget to leave a review—your support means everything! Let’s do this.

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Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction

[00:01:30] Overcoming negative self-talk

[00:01:47] Camping adventures and anxious thoughts

[00:06:18] Unexpected visit from a park ranger

[00:08:52] The power of reframing

[00:13:59] Importance of reframing for personal growth

[00:18:08] Practicing the three good things exercise

[00:25:11] Utilizing music for vibe check

[00:27:07] Visual reminders for combating negative self-talk

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

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 - 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! 

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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

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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.

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In this episode Jessi guides you through a simple but effective mid-year check-in and reset for your goals, routines and habits. She chats about why most people lose sight of their goals by February and how you can break that cycle. Jessi shares her personal journey and effective strategies for setting and achieving meaningful goals.

You'll learn a straightforward three-step process to reflect, realign, and reset your goals and habits, so you can make the most of the rest of the year. From creating clarity in your life to mastering new habits, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

Tune in and get ready to reignite your motivation, focus and self-belief!

Mentioned in the show:

Ep 173: sick of feeling behind; the productivity trap & how to prioritize

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Timestamps:

• [0:00] Mid-year check-in and reset

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 - 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. 

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Timestamps:

• [0:00] Organizing, systematizing, and streamlining life to reduce overwhelm

In this episode Jessi shares insights around common questions that deserve straight forward answers and where she's changed her mind: 

• Why can I know a lot about building a positive body image, yet it still feels so hard?

She recaps a recent workshop she hosted for her Food Freedom Online Program clients, shares tangible practices for building body confidence, discusses the nuanced difference between dieting and diet culture, and offers advice on how to evaluate if pursuing weight loss is the right choice for you. She also touches on finding the right support for your fitness and fat loss goals, and how to safeguard against falling back into diet culture.

Mentioned in the show:

Ep 169 - Her Story- How Amelia Found Mental AND Body Freedom → In the episode Amelia shares her experience focusing first on healing her relationship with food then pursuing fitness and weight loss goals.

Sohee Lee Carpenter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soheefit

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Timestamps:

• [3:19] Why does building a positive body image feel so elusive?

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:

1. 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.

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If you've have children, are thinking about having children, or have an interest in helping today's kiddos navigate their mental and emotional health - this episode is for you. And man, is it eye-opening. This generation of children are showing more signs of anxiety, depression and mental health challenges and left unaddressed these challenges can impact them the rest of their lives.

But fortunately we have some incredible resources and strategies for helping our kids navigate mental health. And to unpack these scienctifacally-proven strategies and steps to help our children, I am joined today by bestselling author and renowned neuroscientist, Dr. Caroline Leaf!

Her newest book releasing August 8th: How To Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess is a guide to building resilience and managing mental health. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to help equip their children to build an unshakable foundation for mental health. You can pre-order the book to recieve super-fun exclusive bonus content HERE. 

Or purchase from your favorite book retailer:

• Amazon

Last time Dr. Caroline Leaf was on the podcast we chatted the neuroscience of healing disordered eating and you guys LOVED it. I have no doubt you will love this episode just as much. 

We discuss:

• How our own mental messes from our childhood follow up into adulthood and how those then impact our children AND what we can do about it

Other links: 

• Dr. Caroline Leaf's podcast - Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess

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

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:

1. What the f*ck went wrong with this whole food thing & why you can’t stop thinking about food & your body image

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 

It’s been a hot minute since I released an episode but I’m back and ready to share a little bit of unconventional wisdom about learning to SLOWWWWW down and take a career break! Yeah, you heard me - a career BREAK! Sounds simultaneously terrifying and exciting, I know. But the reality is seasons of slowness, taking a step back and maybe even taking a full blown sabbatical should be as much a part of the conversation as goal setting and career advancement.

If you’re feeling burnt out, stretched thin, uninspired, and unmotivated it may be time to consider slowing down and allowing your soul to recharge + reboot. On today’s episode I share:

⁃5 signs it’s time to slow down + maybe even take a career break

I also share a little life update and why I haven’t released an episode in months (hint hint - there’s a tiny human growing inside my uterus! Hello 23 weeks!)

Lastly, I share a little bit about my new 23-day Food Freedom mini-course, Hungry For Recovery launching July 7th, 2023! The course was designed for those who aren’t quite ready to dive into a full blown recovery program, but are ready to lay the foundation and finally get started on their food freedom journey with tangible tools and action plans that will help take you feeling from STUCK to UNSTOPPABLE. 

Join the waitlist HERE to be the 1st to know when doors open!

http://hungryforrecovery.jessijean.com

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.

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