Podcasts by The Queen of Pep Talks
Hosted by mindset coach, motivational speaker and lifestyle influencer, Jessica Battle; "The Queen of Pep Talks" is a podcast for women who are ready to lose their bullsh*t excuses and start showing up in their lives to the best of their ability. Each week Jessica will bring you a series of pep talks, value packed episodes and beautiful conversations with clients and guests. Through Jessica's practical advice, she helps women improve their mindsets so they can become happier, healthier and more successful than ever before. This show is a must listen for the woman who is ready to get out of her own way and step outside of her comfort zone into the greatness she's meant for. XO
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(#105) Quickie: Redefine Success. from 2022-03-01T02:00
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast, I'm brining you another quickie where I am chatting about redefining success. This perspective shift is so powerful...and will he...
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(#104) Quickie: Appreciate How Far You've Come. from 2022-02-21T02:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm introducing a potential new trend here on the QOPT Podcast...QUICKIES. It feels scandalous, but I promise...it's not! These shor...
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(#103) Beliefs Keeping You Broke in Your Business. from 2022-02-14T02:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm sharing the limiting beliefs that I see keeping so many coaches STUCK and BROKE in their businesses. The truth about creating success ...
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(#102) Life Update: Big Changes, Decisiveness&Moving On. from 2022-02-10T02:00
Today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks is a really exciting, and TBH, scary AF LIFE UPDATE where I am sharing the big changes that are happening in my world, what it takes to become deci...
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(#101) 4 Things You Can Do to Become More Confident. from 2022-02-07T02:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm sharing with you 4 things you can begin doing right now to become more confident in your life, and I'm not talking about liking th...
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(#100) What To Do if the First Month of the Year Didn't Go as Planned. from 2022-01-31T02:00
Wow! The Queen of Pep Talks has made it to 100 episodes! What a beautiful moment, thank you so much for being here! On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm chatting about wha...
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(#099) Want to Wake Up Earlier? LISTEN TO THIS! from 2022-01-24T01:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm sharing a simple, and incredibly logical mindset shift that will help you wake up earlier! Each day you set the tone with how you spen...
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(#098) Life Update: Mom's Cat, Public Speaking&Taking the First Step. from 2022-01-20T00:00
Today's episode is another LIFE UPDATE and I am sharing all about my moms new cat Dusty, public speaking ventures coming in 2022 and encouraging you to be willing to take the first step tow...
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(#097) The STRATEGY of Procrastinating Less. from 2022-01-17T00:00
Per your request! On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm sharing 5 simple strategy shifts you can make right now that will help you procrastinate less in your life. If you m...
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(#096) Chris Answer's Your Questions! from 2022-01-13T00:00
Eeeek! It's here! On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast I am chatting with my incredible husband Chris and asking him alllll your juicy questions! It was so much fun s...
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(#095) The MINDSET of Procrastinating Less. from 2022-01-10T00:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm sharing 5 simple mindset shifts you can make right now that will help you procrastinate FAR LESS in your life. If you're ready to...
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(#094) Life Update: Big Dreams, Sadness&Life Happening. from 2022-01-06T12:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks we have another life update! Today I'm sharing some news that's made me feel quite low over the last several days...but I'm also...
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(#093) The First Monday of 2022, A Message For You. XO from 2022-01-03T13:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm sharing a special message with you that I'd love for you to anchor in on the first Monday of this brand new year. XO
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(#092) Our Love Story. from 2021-12-31T00:00
HELLO TO A HOLIDAY BONUS EPISODE!
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm Chris and I's LOVE STORY, and believe me when I tell you...it's a BEAUTIFUL one! ...
(#091) 3 Ways to Feel BETTER in your BUSINESS, Right Now. from 2021-12-21T03:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm sharing three tips that will help you feel better in your business (and really, your life) right now. It's so easy to get caught...
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(#090) Life Update: Birthday Reflection, Moving + Triggers. from 2021-12-16T03:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks we have another life update! On this weeks episode I am chatting about my birthday and all of the self-reflection that comes with being another...
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(#089) Feeling Bad in Your Body? Listen up! from 2021-12-13T03:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm vulnerably sharing a recent bad body image day I had, and how I personally worked through it so you can learn to work through these day...
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(#088) Asking for Support When You Want to Invest in YOURSELF. from 2021-12-09T03:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm sharing with you how to powerfully navigate conversations with loved ones where you are asking for financial support, approval or permi...
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(#087) Emotional Hunger vs. True Hunger. from 2021-12-06T03:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm teaching you how to understand the difference between TRUE, physical hunger, and emotionally driven hunger. If you find yourself eatin...
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(#086) Life Update: Change, Happiness + Resolutions. from 2021-12-02T15:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks we have another life update! Today I am talking about what's going on in my world, including: the create joy journal, new years resolution...
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(#085) Q+A: Self-Esteem, Discipline, Handling Emotions + More! from 2021-11-29T03:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm sharing an EXCLUSIVE question and answer session that I did inside of the MBS Membership! This Q+A covers: self-esteem, self disciplin...
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(#084) Life Update: Holidays, Friendships + Fur Babies. from 2021-11-25T03:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm chatting about holidays, black Friday sales, friendships and Ashers recent visit to the vet! I hope you have the happiest thanksgiving....
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(#083) 6 Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Your Body, RIGHT NOW. from 2021-11-22T03:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm teaching you the most important tools and strategies that have helped me create a healthier, more positive relationship with my body......
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(#082) Life Update: Fear, Growth + Gifts. from 2021-11-18T03:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm chatting about the in-person retreat I just hosted, my best friends upcoming baby shower and of course...an update on Chris' birth...
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(#081) Why Diets Have Failed You. from 2021-11-15T00:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm sharing the reasons I believe diets are failing you. So often when we "fall off the wagon" WE feel like the failure, but wha...
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(#080) Life Update: Overwhelm, Retreat + Mom's Situation. from 2021-11-11T00:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm updating you on my upcoming retreat in Phoenix, feelings of overwhelm and an update on my mom's situation.
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(#079) Rediscover Your Self-Worth. from 2021-11-08T00:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm sharing FIVE STEPS on how you can begin to rediscover your self-worth, right now. This is a MUST LISTEN if you are living your life fe...
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(#078) Life Update: Vacation, Steroids + Dreams Coming True. from 2021-11-04T00:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm updating you on my vacation to the Dominican Republic, my allergic reaction + being on steroids, my. husbands birthday approaching, new...
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(#077) New Month: Set Your Intentions. from 2021-11-01T09:00
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast, I am walking you through how I set intentions at the start of each month and I am encouraging you to STOP WAITING. The New Year is onl...
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(#076) How to GET what you WANT. from 2021-10-25T00:00
In today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast, I am sharing with you 5 steps to becoming a woman who GETS what she WANTS. You say you want it, yet it's not coming to fruition.....
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(#075)'You Got Fat'. from 2021-09-24T00:00
Another life update, because there is literally so much happening in my world - and also sharing a story after receiving the comment 'YOU GOT FAT' on social media. If you desire to he...
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(#074) The Power of Your Mind. from 2021-09-16T00:00
It's story time on today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast! Tune in for a powerful, real life example of how your imagination can impact your physical and emotional well-bei...
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(#073) How I Stopped Binge Eating. from 2021-09-02T00:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I am sharing four foundational things that will help you begin to improve your relationship with food, over come binge eating and truly...
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(#072) Life Update + Moving Through Feelings. from 2021-08-26T00:00
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm giving a bit of a life update and sharing with you practical ways to move through your feelings.
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(#071) 10 Signs I Needed to Heal My Relationship with Myself, My Body + Food. from 2021-08-11T00:00
The behaviors that made me realize change was necessary.
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing with you the 10 behaviors that really made me...
(#070) How I Went From $500/Month to $50K/Month in My Biz. from 2021-08-02T00:00
From making $500/month as a Beachbody Coach to $50K+/months as the CEO of my own business.
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I am sharing the strategic m...
(#069) Q+A: Selling on IG Stories, Creating Belief + Trust in Yourself, Creating Content, Pricing Offers from 2021-07-28T00:00
Inside access to coaching conversations!
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I am sharing a Q+A session I did inside of my Spark Mastermind. We are chatti...
(#068) Why You Aren't Achieving Your Goals. from 2021-07-08T00:00
You got goals...but are you actually achieving them?
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast I'm talking about the most common reasons I believe people don...
(#067) Your Voice Matters. from 2021-07-01T00:00
For the woman who craves to create impact in this world....a reminder that your voice matters.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast I'm sharing an exper...
(#066) Rewrite Your Money Story. from 2021-06-21T15:00
Ready to master your mindset...money and BEYOND?
Listen up my love! On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast we are talking about your relationship with m...
(#065) Forgiveness. from 2021-06-03T00:00
Forgiveness isn't about them...it's about me.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast I'm sharing my experience in learning to forgive...b...
(#064) Who You're Becoming... from 2021-05-27T00:00
Who you are being today is creating the future version of you....are you making decisions that are helping you become who you desire to be?
On today's episode of the Queen o...
(#063) I'll Be Happy When..... from 2021-05-06T00:00
Have you ever said "I'll be happy when...."
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast I'm talking about why you should stop waiting until........
(#062) WTF is Wrong With Me!? from 2021-04-22T00:00
The questions I asked myself almost daily, for most of my life:
What is wrong with me?
Why am I like this?
Why do I keep hurting myself?
On today's episode of th...
(#061) 10 Years...10 Lessons....While Losing 100 Pounds...TWICE. from 2021-04-15T00:00
10 lessons I've learned in the last 10 years while losing 100 pounds....twice.
Ohhhhh today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks is a JUICY ONE. If you relate to my jou...
(#060) Are You Emotionally Eating? from 2021-04-08T00:00
Are you emotionally eating? If so....LISTEN UP!
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm bringing your awareness to the emotional eating cycle...what it looks ...
(#059) What Losing My Instagram for 24 Hours Taught Me. from 2021-04-01T00:00
These lessons SHOOK me....and I bet they'll put things into perspective for you too.
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm sharing how losing my Instagr...
(#058) What's Holding You Back. from 2021-03-24T15:00
5 shifts you can make immediately to begin changing your life, right now.
On today's episode of The Queen of Pep Talks I'm sharing 5 shifts you can make in your life ri...
(#057) Pressure. from 2021-03-04T00:00
The pressure will break you, if you allow it.
On today's episode I'm sharing the not-so-talked about parts of life as a human. A must listen.
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(#056) The Key. from 2021-02-24T00:00
The Key to Creating Inevitable Success!
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast I am introducing The Key Masterclass Series where I am going to help you overcom...
(#055) How Losing 100 Pounds TWICE Helped Me Scale My Business. from 2021-02-12T00:00
What I learned losing 100 pounds twice and how it helped me scale my business to over half a million dollars.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast I am talki...
(#054) Your Dreams are YOURS. from 2021-01-28T00:00
Stop waiting for support, approval and permission to chase begin working towards achieving your goals, dreams and desires.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podc...
(#053) What's the Point? from 2021-01-15T00:00
There is ALWAYS a point in showing up for yourself in your life.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast I am chatting about something I hear all too often...&q...
(#052) Who Are You Becoming? from 2021-01-08T15:00
It's not about the final destination.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast we are chatting about goals. It's the New Year and this is a time where...
(#051) A Perspective of Gratitude. from 2020-12-23T00:00
Choosing gratitude in all situations.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast I'm sharing about a recent breakthrough I've had that has helped me navi...
(#050) Valuable Lessons. from 2020-12-16T00:00
The most valuable lessons I've learned this year.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast I'm sharing some of the most valuable lessons I've lear...
(#049) Your Thoughts Create Your Reality. from 2020-12-05T00:00
Your thoughts are not facts.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast I'm sharing the thought-result cycle with you and going into detail about why your tho...
(#048) Time Management + Priorities. from 2020-11-12T00:00
Instead of saying I don't have the time....
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast we're talking about time management, priorities, non-negotiables a...
(#047) Make Peace With Where You Are. from 2020-11-05T00:00
Not just with your body, but in your life.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast I'm chatting about making peace with where you are -- not just within yo...
(#046) Take Responsibility. from 2020-10-29T00:00
Introducing Rampages!
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast I'm introducing you to my rampages! These are empowering, impactful and straight to the point...
(#045) Can You Imagine... from 2020-10-22T14:00
Turning your dreams into reality.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast I'm chatting about limiting beliefs and what it's like to BREAKTHROUGH them ...
(#044) It's Time to Stop Chasing. from 2020-10-16T00:00
It's not about the destination.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast I'm chatting about destination addiction. I want you to not only be aware of ...
(#043) You Are Not Alone. from 2020-10-08T00:00
No matter what you're going through, you are not alone.
In today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast I'm reminding you that no matter what season of life y...
(#042) Intentions. from 2020-10-01T00:00
Stepping into the final quarter of 2020, what are your intentions?
Every single day is a new opportunity to refocus and realign our intentions and behaviors with our goals. I fe...
(#041) The Update You've Been Waiting For! from 2020-09-21T11:00
HOLY SHIT, I .....
Eeeeeek. On this episode of the Queen of Pep Talks I'm giving the life update you've been waiting for.
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(#040) Heal Your Relationship with Food. from 2020-09-10T08:00
Reminders to Help You Heal!
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast I'm sharing 5 reminders that will help you begin (or continue) to heal your relationshi...
(#039) Tough Love. from 2020-09-03T00:00
The Pep Talk you didn't know you needed.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast I'm sharing an exclusive training I did inside of the MBS program thi...
(#038) Feeling Overwhelmed? from 2020-08-24T00:00
Overwhelm is a choice. Let me help you work through it.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast I'm sharing exactly how you can work through feelings of &...
(#037) Permission to Quit. from 2020-08-13T00:00
The emotions your experiencing are temporary, your decision to quit is permanent.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast I'm encouraging you to do some s...
(#036) I Don't Fit In. from 2020-07-30T00:00
Diet Culture v. Anti-Diet Culture...where do I fit in...or do I at all?!
Today I'm answering a deep question I was asked in my DM's. Can you truly heal while desiring ...
(#035) Why Worry? from 2020-07-23T00:00
We spend so much time thinking about what if, what could, what might…
Today I'm talking about worry. We allow our minds to be consumed with thoughts of what might happen, w...
(#034) Stop Fighting for Your Limitations. from 2020-07-16T00:00
If you're not happy where you are, stop convincing yourself that you need to stay there.
Today I'm encouraging you to stop fighting for your limitations. If the story ...
(#033) Celebrating my $40K Month -- [Biz Growth + Q&A] from 2020-07-02T00:00
Join Jessica XO LLC made $40,000 in June!
Today I am sharing what my biz growth has looked like over the last several years, inspiring you to go after your dreams and offering th...
(#032) Past-Self Comparison. from 2020-06-25T00:00
A smaller you does not always mean a happier and healthier you.
On today's episode I am encouraging you to limit past-self comparison. Often times we idealize previous vers...
(#031) Let's Break this Cycle, Sis. from 2020-05-28T00:00
Get off the hamster wheel & break the cycle of starting and stopping.
On today's episode I am talking all things self-sabotage, trust, perfectionism and how livin...
(#030) You Can't Lose Weight Forever. from 2020-05-21T09:00
Your desire for growth has to be bigger than losing weight.
Today I am encouraging you to think about something you may have never considered before: YOU. CANNOT. LOSE. W...
(#029) Don't Stay There. from 2020-05-14T00:00
You are allowed to have negative emotions.
You have permission to feel your feelings.
Just don't stay there.
Today I'm sharing wha...
(#028) I Am Not Motivated. from 2020-05-07T00:00
Focus less on your desire to be motivated and turn your focus towards creating self-discipline.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm talking...
(#027) You Aren't Starting Over; You're Simply Starting Again. from 2020-04-23T00:00
If you've fallen back into old habits, you'll want to hear this one.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing what I wish I co...
(#026) Family + Addiction. from 2020-04-10T00:00
You choose the direction of your life moving forward.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm getting super vulnerable and sharing details abou...
(#025) This too Shall Pass. from 2020-04-02T00:00
Tips to help you stay positive during difficult times.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing my best advice on how you can stay positive, n...
(#024) Finances&Debt Free Journey! from 2020-03-26T00:00
Take control of what you do have.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm talking finances and my husband and I's journey to becoming debt free u...
(#023) Controlling Boredom Eating. from 2020-03-19T00:00
You are in control.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm talking about how to avoid boredom eating. With the coronavirus having most of us quarant...
(#022) Start Your Morning with Intention. from 2020-03-12T00:00
Creating a successful morning routine can change your life!
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing my morning routine and chatting about my o...
(#021) Before You Throw in the Towel... from 2020-03-05T00:00
Ask yourself these questions before you throw in the towel.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm talking about something we can all relate to: feel...
(#020) Childhood Wounds&Self-Esteem. from 2020-02-27T00:00
You can move on from what you've been through and you can completely change who you are.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm talking more abo...
(#019) Food Won't Fix the Problem. from 2020-02-23T09:00
The only thing food "fixes" is true hunger.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing my top five tips for healing an unhealthy relati...
(#18) The Scale&Your Emotions. from 2020-02-13T05:00
You are so much more than your body.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, we're talking about letting go of scale obsession and how to shift your minds...
(#017) Judgment&Body Confidence. from 2020-02-06T00:00
Judge yourself (and others) less & you'll feel less judged.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm talking about fear of judgment from other...
(#016) Ask Me Anything! from 2020-01-23T00:00
Your most frequently asked questions, answered!
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm answering some of your most frequently asked questions! Weight...
(#015) Loose Skin&Plastic Surgery. from 2020-01-16T00:00
Don't let fear of the unknown hold you back.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm addressing one of the most frequently requested topics! Loos...
(#014) Do it or Don't. from 2020-01-09T00:00
Stop thinking about it.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm talking more about goals. Not just setting them though, but the importance of daily ...
(#013) Comparison&Goals in the New Year. from 2019-12-30T00:00
Comparison is the thief of joy!
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing real talk about comparison and how important it is that you protect yo...
(#012) How to Jump Back In. from 2019-12-19T00:00
You haven't failed, just jump back in.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm my top 5 tips/steps to jumping back in to doing the thing that&ap...
(#011) It's Already Inside You. from 2019-12-12T00:00
Everything you need to change your life is already inside you.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing a little story I heard this week during...
(#010) Hang in There, Sis. from 2019-12-05T00:00
This too shall pass.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I chat about family struggles during the holiday season. Whether you're dealing with the tr...
(#009) The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself. from 2019-11-21T00:00
Fall in love with taking care of yourself.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I chat about the best gift I've ever given myself, and I truly believe ...
(#008) The One Thing Holding You Back From Achieving Your Goals. from 2019-11-14T00:00
Your problem isn't knowing what to do, it's being consistent in keeping the promises + commitments you make to yourself.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Tal...
(#007) Stop Living in Stories of the Past. from 2019-11-07T00:00
There comes a time where you have to take ownership for your future and understand that you’re the one that’s in control.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcas...
(#006) Top Tips for Your Weight Loss Success! from 2019-10-31T00:00
Losing Weight is a Mindset Game.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing my top 5 tips for success on your weight loss journey. If you ask ot...
(#005) What Next? from 2019-10-24T00:00
How Deep is Your Desire to Change?
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm talking about what was next for me. What happened after my big breakdown a...
(#004) My Breaking Point. from 2019-10-17T00:00
Allow your breakdown to be your breakthrough.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing details surrounding one of my most difficult days on thi...
(#002) Searching for Happiness: The First Time I Lost 100 Pounds. from 2019-10-07T19:00
Don't sacrifice long-term growth for short-term gains (or losses).
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing with you my journey to losing ...
(#003) Will I Ever Find Balance? Losing 100 Pounds, Again. from 2019-10-07T19:00
Balance is not something you find it's something you must create.
On today's episode of the Queen of Pep Talks podcast, I'm sharing with you my journey to losing o...
(#001) Welcome to the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast! from 2019-10-07T18:00
I'm so happy you're here.
Can you even believe this is finally happening! After months of standing in my own way of starting this project, I have finally take...
(#001) Welcome to the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast! from 2019-10-07T18:00
I'm so happy you're here.
Can you even believe this is finally happening! After months of standing in my own way of starting this project, I have finally take...