Hot Takes on Healing with Jess Leone

So nice, I had to post it twice.

There are a few episodes I always go back and listen to—because the message hits every time.

And this is one of them.

Whether you missed it the first time or need a reminder, this episode with Barbara Yager is packed with insights that will hit differently depending on where you are in your journey.

Barb is an intuitive consultant, coach, and author known for empowering spiritual seekers with tools ...

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 episode, I go LIVE in 'The Soundboard' to reflect on my own life—what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and how I’ve le...

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 healing isn’t just about moving through the hard stuff—it’s about learning to exist in the good without waiting for the ...

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 about:

• The difference between your self and your ego—because you are NOT the loudest voice in your head.
• The pow...

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 off-limits. We’re talking about the stuff that hits you right in the gut, the kind of truths that stick with you, and the...

In this episode, I’m joined by my best friend and co-founder of Woogle (woahhh-flashback! IYKYK), Melanie Tarr!

Melanie is a compassionate advocate for people seeking to live brighter, overcome the effects of trauma, and embrace their own intuitive gifts. With a background in energy healing, psychology, and recovery support, Melanie brings incredible wisdom and warmth to our #MindfulMonday call we had LIVE in our Facebook Communit...

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 is off-limits. We’re talking about the stuff that hits you right in the gut, the kind of truths that stick with you, an...

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 of fear surrounding new/old habits, all-or-nothing thinking, and more!

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✨Friendly reminder to PLEASEEE subscr...

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 have no idea why you aren’t flying."

Since then, I've started shared my journey publicly of learning to spread my wing...

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 called ⁠The Body Compass—a powerful method for connecting with your body’s wisdom to guide you in making aligned deci...

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 a lifestyle that works for you, not against you.

Key Topics Covered:

• The importance of correcting your postur...

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’t just a journey of positivity— it also embraces "the mess" and the pain.

Community played a huge role in my jou...

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 miraculous ability of our bodies to regenerate every seven years.

Amy shares how, even on her worst days battling canc...

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 the importance of taking small, intentional steps toward change.

The conversation also explores:

⭐How the "merry-go...

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 30-year career in clinical research to pursue a life of authenticity, plant-based wellness, and helping others reco...

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 dive into the power of these unique approaches. If you’re curious about trying new practices and hearing real-life s...

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 align their lives with their soul's purpose. With over a decade of experience guiding clients through transformation, B...