In this episode, I sit down with Raditia Lasry & dive into a conversation about personal growth, resilience, and the small, intentional steps that shape a meaningful life. Raditia shares her approach to breaking big goals into manageable pieces, redefining concepts in a way that aligns with who she is, and rewriti…

In this episode, I sit down with Carrie for a raw and refreshing conversation about ' The Gratitude Myth' and how we can practice real, grounded gratitude without falling into the trap of toxic positivity. Together, we unpack: - What it truly means to be authentic during the holiday season - The difference between gen…

Every October, I gather with women for something that looks a little wild from the outside: "The Great Pumpkin Smash". We write down the things we’re done carrying — the guilt, the grief, the rage — and then we smash those damn pumpkins into the ground. And this ritual actually comes in two parts: Part one: expressing…

This week I sit down with one of our Sacred Circle sisters Melissa, whose story of resilience and redirection reminds us that sometimes losing what we thought defined us is what sets us free. After being forced to retire from her long-standing, respected career due to MS, Melissa found herself grieving not just her wo…

(Hi, I'm back from the summer hiatus! It’s been a minute since we’ve shared space here, and I’ve missed these conversations.) To connect further, subscribe to my weekly newsletter , follow me on TikTok / Pinterest , join our free "Hot Takes" Channel on Telegram or visit www.jessleone.com for more. 👇👇👇 We spend so m…

*This is a series I created within Hot Takes on Healing: " Fly On a Wall" , where you get an all-access pass to the deep, inspiring, & unfiltered conversations I’ve had with some of my closest friends. These are the moments we’ve always wished other people could hear—the real, * no edits *, NO-BS chats where nothi…

*This is a series I created within Hot Takes on Healing: " Fly On a Wall" , where you get an all-access pass to the deep, inspiring, & unfiltered conversations I’ve had with some of my closest friends. These are the moments we’ve always wished other people could hear—the real, * no edits *, NO-BS chats where nothi…

This is a series I created within Hot Takes on Healing: " Fly On a Wall" , where you get an all-access pass to the deep, inspiring, & unfiltered conversations I’ve had with some of my closest friends. These are the moments we’ve always wished other people could hear—the real, * no edits *, NO-BS chats where nothin…

In this weeks episode, I sat down with Natalie and Dale Glover, the soulful minds behind LumenKind , a brand dedicated to helping people reconnect with what truly matters. I am excited to share the powerful story behind their latest offering, the ' Light Through Loss Pack' , and how grief became a catalyst for deeper …

What if the truth you’re avoiding is the very thing that could set you free? In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Aalbers, coach and catalyst for self-healing, to explore what it really means to choose healing, especially when it’s uncomfortable. Michelle brings a grounded, honest voice to the conversation, remin…

Putting yourself first isn’t selfish, it’s survival . This conversation is your reminder that you don’t have to wait until you break to tend to yourself. This week’s episode is a heart-opening, deeply grounded conversation with Stacy, an independent cat rescuer in Connecticut who’s currently in the process of opening …

In this episode, I’m joined by Lindsey Ryan—entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and co-owner of the Blender Bar (in Cheshire, CT)—to talk about what it really looks like to walk away from a “safe” 9-5 career in Corporate America and choose the wild, messy, and meaningful path back to yourself. After years in higher educa…

In this episode, Carrie and I are breaking down the loop —the mental replay, the Groundhog Day energy, the autopilot patterns that keep us stuck—and how something as simple as ChatGPT (or whatever name you’ve given your AI… go ask it!) can actually help you get out of your own head and into a new rhythm. We talk about…

In this raw and powerful episode, I’m joined by Kate Sullivan, who drops this #hottake: mental health struggles can be just as devastating as addiction—instead of healing the root, we keep slapping Band-Aids on the symptoms. Together we dig into what it really means to live with that weight, including the addiction to…

This episode features Kay Robbs, a Connecticut-based lifestyle blogger whose platform is all about wellness, food, self-care, and fun date ideas. Kay’s grounded presence and honest perspective make her the perfect guest to dive into a conversation about healing anxious attachment and stepping into your high-value era.…

In this episode, I sit down with Robyn Miller Brecker & Karen Loenser and dive into their personal "hot takes" on healing and the journey that led them to create The Seeking Center. Robyn, an Emmy® award-winning producer, spent over 20 years working alongside Oprah Winfrey (YEAAAAH, THAT Oprah!), shaping impactful…

Welcome to my series within Hot Takes on Healing: " Fly On a Wall" , where you get an all-access pass to the deep, inspiring, & unfiltered conversations I’ve had with some of my closest friends. These are the moments we’ve always wished other people could hear—the real, * no edits *, NO-BS chats where nothing is o…

Life isn’t always a straight climb up. Sometimes it’s a goddamn rollercoaster. But here’s the thing: No matter what season you’re in, you deserve self-compassion. You deserve to recognize how far you’ve come. And you deserve to celebrate yourself—right now, not just when you hit some imaginary finish line. In this epi…

Sometimes ya just gotta hit record on a GOOD conversation. Excuse the low quality audio, it was worth the high quality conversation. My beautiful friend, Mindy and I went LIVE back in 2024 in The Soundboard and had a powerful conversation about her healing journey over the last five years. What we've learned is healin…

This one’s different. Hit play—you’ll see. I think this is my favorite episode to date y'all. I literally grabbed my dictionary a few times because—spoiler—I needed to get clear on what words like “selfish” and “perfection” actually mean. (And trust me, the definitions will surprise you.) Here's what I'm jamming out a…

Welcome to my series within Hot Takes on Healing: " Fly On a Wall" , where you get an all-access pass to the deep, inspiring, & unfiltered conversations I’ve had with some of my closest friends. These are the moments we’ve always wished other people could hear—the real, * no edits *, NO-BS chats where nothing is o…

Welcome to my new series within Hot Takes on Healing: " Fly On a Wall" , where you get an all-access pass to the deep, inspiring, & unfiltered conversations I’ve had with some of my closest friends. These are the moments we’ve always wished other people could hear—the real, * no edits *, NO-BS chats where nothing …

Happy 1st Episode of 2025! 🎉🎉🎉 This episode was *actually* recorded LIVE into my Facebook group, The Soundboard on the last #MindfulMonday of 2024! Quite a few of our members contributed to this discussion about morning routines, momentum, and finding balance in the chaos. It was beautiful to peel back their layers…

In my very last episode of 2024, I’m taking a moment to reflect—not just on this past year, but on the last seven years, the time when I feel I really started living my life. I will never forget my husband (during the first six months of dating, might I add) saying: "You're a bird in a cage with the door wide open, I …

This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Jade Starbala , founder of Spring Fed Solutions , educator, writer, holistic healer, and Wayfinder Life Coach-in-Training. Jade’s work is all about helping you discover your innate power to heal, thrive, and align with your truest self. In this episode, we explore a tool she uses…

In this episode, I sit down with Certified Fitness Nutrition Coach and personal trainer Jen Harris to dive deep into the choices that shape our physical, emotional, and mental health. She shares her no-nonsense approach to understanding the why behind our habits—whether it’s food, sleep, or boundaries—and how to build…

Hello and WELCOME to 'Hot Takes on Healing'! In this episode, I kick things off by sharing a bit of my own story—how my healing journey began and how the recent challenges of grief have shaped me. These experiences inspired me to create Hot Takes on Healing , which offers an honest voice in wellness where healing isn’…

In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into the power of being your own advocate with Amy Conroy, a true anomaly who beat an incredibly rare and aggressive cancer. Amy’s journey not only contributed to advancing medical understanding of her rare condition, but underscores the resilience of the human spirit and the mi…

In this episode, I reflected on a pivotal moment back in 2020 when Jenn asked me, "Why do you hate yourself?" — a question that shifted my entire healing journey with Fibromyalgia . Together, we discussed the process of recognizing and transforming limiting beliefs, the role of the body in signaling authenticity, and …

In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Lima for #MindfulMonday inside ' The Soundboard ", a Certified Professional Health Coach and practicing Herbalist, to explore her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship and what it truly means to thrive where you are. Jen shares her personal story of leaving a nearly …

Curious about the fire tower and whether you’re stuck in it? You’ll have to tune in to find out what that means and why most of us aren’t supposed to be there! In this episode, I’m joined by the insightful Barbara Yager—an intuitive consultant, coach, and author known for empowering spiritual seekers with tools to ali…

In this special LIVE episode of Hot Takes on Healing , recorded within my online Facebook community, we explore impactful yet *often* overlooked healing practices that involve connecting with others, even if that “other” is yourself . With plenty of personal stories shared by both myself and our community members, we …