Hot Takes on Healing with Jess Leone
Join Jess Leone (Your No B.S. Bestie) for a fresh, unfiltered take that cuts through the noise to dive DEEP into the raw & real aspects of healing! đ„đŁ Each episode will feature candid conversations, personal stories, & bold insights that âchallenge the normâ & change the conversation around your physical, emotional, & spiritual well-being. A note to our listeners: this is a âšcommunity-driven podcastâš, where REAL conversations take center stage. Since not all contributors can record in person, audio quality *may* vary across episodes! Head over to www.jessleone.com to connect further!
Episodes

7 days ago
7 days ago
Tonight, Iâm speaking at Trailblaz-HER (a night of community & connection with other women) and the conversation is really centered around worthiness and breaking free from the conditioning that holds us back. This episode throwback is the perfect continuation of what Iâll be sharing on stageâso whether youâre at the event or not, this message is for you!
I originally recorded this episode last month, and it has quickly become my most listened-to episode. Clearly, this message is hitting home for a lot of people, so I knew I had to bring it back for those who havenât heard it yetâor need to hear it again.
I think this might be my favorite episode to date, y'all. I literally grabbed my dictionary a few times becauseâspoilerâI 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 egoâbecause you are NOT the loudest voice in your head.
The power of self-reflection and introspection in understanding your thoughts and emotions.
How societal and family conditioning shapes our beliefsâand how to unlearn the stuff that doesnât serve us.
Reparenting yourself, parenting differently, and showing up with more mindfulness and compassion.
Ditching perfectionism. (Donât worry, I define that too. and you will be REALLY surprised by it's definition )
Checking in with my energy every day and adjusting my plans without feeling guiltyâand why you should try it too.
I also talk about the importance of findingâor creatingâsafe spaces for healing and growth. Whether thatâs through personal reflection or connecting with a supportive community, itâs all about surrounding yourself with what helps you thrive.
Speaking of communityâŠÂ If youâre ready to get off the sidelines, join The Soundboardâmy virtual space for real talk, connection, and support.
Letâs connect!Find me on Instagram @hottakesonhealing or visit www.jessleone.com
If this episode resonates with you, donât forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it!

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
The hardest thing to admit? You have a choice.
Because once you do, you have to own the choices that havenât made you happyâand thatâs where real change begins.
This episode was recorded LIVE in our Soundboard community, where we dive deep into accessible somatic techniques to help you ground into your body and regulate your nervous systemâbecause the issues are in our tissues.Â
đ„ Key Takeaways:
Movement as Release: Whether itâs dancing, stretching, or subtle micro-movements, repetitive motion allows the body to relax and let go of tension.
Orienting for Grounding: Start externallyâwhat are you looking at? Whatâs around you? Then, tune in internallyâwhat sensations are you feeling?
Creating Safety in the Body: Learn how to put yourself in a stance of security and connection with the earth. You can only heal when you feel safe.
Humming Technique: A simple yet powerful tool to interrupt intrusive thoughts and regulate the nervous system.
We also discuss the Reclamation Retreat and the power of choosing how you show up for yourself.
đĄ Final Thought: You can lead a horse to water, but you canât make it thirsty. The same goes for healingâyou have to want the change.
If you want to connect with me, you can find me on Instagram (@hottakesonhealing) or visit my website at www.jessleone.com.
To connect with Shondra, follow her on Instagram (@shondraeleigh) or check out her over at: https://anantawellnessspa.com/themindbodymaster.
Want to be part of the next LIVE conversation? Join us inside The Soundboard and connect with a community thatâs all about growth, healing, and real talk!
Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review to keep the conversation going! We will see you next week on Hot Takes on Healing!Â

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Whether you missed it the first time or need a reminder, this conversation with Amy Conroy is packed with insights that will land differently depending on where you are in your journey.
Amy and I are friends in real life, and over the past few months, weâve spent a lot of time togetherâespecially after she joined one of my recent workshops. Her story is one of the most incredible Iâve ever heard, which is why I knew this episode needed to be re-aired. You donât want to miss it.
Amy is a true anomalyâshe beat an incredibly rare and aggressive cancer, and her journey not only transformed her own life but contributed to medical advancements. She shares how, even on her hardest days, she reminded herself: new cells every day. This mantra became her anchor, a reminder of renewal, healing, and the power of small, daily victories.
She also introduces her powerful concept of "invisible paint"âan energy so strong that people notice when itâs missing. Itâs a testament to the power we all carry within us, even when we donât realize it.
Hit play and soak up this powerful conversation. Then, let us knowâwhatâs YOUR invisible paint?
If this episode resonated with you, weâd love for you to join us in the Soundboard community, where these kinds of raw, honest conversations happen regularly. Together, we can continue to build spaces that support and nurture our journeys.
And as always, if you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who needs to hear it and let us know your thoughts.
Remember to subscribe, share your thoughts in a review, and stay tuned for our next conversation on Hot Takes on Healing!

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
So nice, I had to post it twice.
There are a few episodes I always go back and listen toâbecause 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 to align their lives with their soul's purpose. With over a decade of experience guiding clients through transformation, she combines her extensive knowledge of the Akashic Records with powerful coaching practices to help individuals and businesses find true alignment and unlock their potential.
We dive deep into what it means to live authentically from the soul level, and Barb shares invaluable insights on how we can realign our energies to make the greatest impact in our lives.Â
Curious about the fire tower and whether youâre stuck in it? Youâll have to tune in to find out what that means and why most of us arenât supposed to be there!
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Book a reading or connect further with her HERE!

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Life isnât always a straight climb upâsometimes itâs a goddamn rollercoaster.
But hereâs the thing: No matter what season youâre in, you deserve self-compassion. You deserve to recognize how far youâve come. And you deserve to celebrate yourselfâright now, not just when you hit some imaginary finish line.
In this episode, I go LIVE in 'The Soundboard' to reflect on my own lifeâwhatâs changed, whatâs stayed the same, and how Iâve learned to stop comparing my journey to everyone elseâs. Weâre talking about:
đ„ KNOWING your why & ASKING whyâbecause getting to the root of what drives you is the key to truly knowing yourself.đ„ Having compassion for yourself in the tougher seasonsâbecause beating yourself up wonât get you where you want to go, boo boo.đ„ Recognizing your growthâitâs easy to focus on whatâs next, but have you taken a second to appreciate what youâve already done? (Our members reflect on this one alongside me!)đ„ The importance of âborrowed beliefââwhy you donât need to âfake it till you make it,â but you can lean on othersâ belief in you until you believe it yourself.
Join our community where we dive deeper, support each other, and have the kind of unfiltered conversations you wonât find anywhere else.
ANDâbig news!
Weâre taking this energy offline for the first time ever! Join us THIS SATURDAY, March 1 at ETV in East Haven, CT, from 11-2 PM for our first-ever LIVE podcast recording & community event! (A HUGE thank you to MMoonchild Scented Creations for sponsoring our event!)
This is your chance to connect, network, and be part of something specialâwhether you're looking to meet like-minded people, grow your small business, or just soak up the energy of a live show! You donât want to miss this!!
Friendly reminder to PLEASEEE subscribe, comment, review, and stay tuned for our next episode! We will see you next week!

Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Sometimes ya just gotta hit record on a GOOD conversation. Excuse the low quality audio â it was worth the high quality conversation.Â
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 isnât just about moving through the hard stuffâitâs about learning to exist in the good without waiting for the other shoe to drop.Â
Mindy also shares how participating in ketamine clinical trials changed her life, helping her break through emotional barriers, shift her perspective, and truly feel a sense of peace for the first time. We also talk about:
The fear of things being too good and why we wait for something to go wrong,
Why healing doesnât mean bypassing hard emotions (especially ANGER)âit means facing them head-on,
Why you DON'T actually need an apology from the people who hurt you,
Taking stock of your life and your relationships,
How to stop living in survival mode and start embracing the life you worked for, and
The reality of healing: itâs not just about fixing pain, itâs about learning to accept joy.
You. Are. Not. Broken.
You are still you underneath the pain, the trauma, the emotionsâyou are not what happened to you. And when you finally start to uncover you, it helps to have people in your corner reminding you that youâre not alone. When you decide to burn it all to the ground, to walk away from what no longer serves you, to rebuild from scratch⊠you need a support system. Healing isnât a solo journey.
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This episode was streamed and recorded LIVE in our community â âa space where we dive deeper into conversations like this and connect on a more personal level. Want to be part of the action and get exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content? Join us â HEREâ ! And donât miss our first-ever in-person LIVE podcast and community event, sponsored by MMoonchild Scented Creations on March 1st, 11am-2pm!
(Friendly reminder to PLEASEEE subscribe, comment, review, and stay tuned for our next episode!)

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
This oneâs different. Hit playâyouâll see.
I think this is my favorite episode to date y'all. I literally grabbed my dictionary a few times becauseâspoilerâI needed to get clear on what words like âselfishâ and âperfectionâ 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 egoâbecause you are NOT the loudest voice in your head.
The power of self-reflection and introspection in understanding your thoughts and emotions.
How societal and family conditioning shapes our beliefsâand how to unlearn the stuff that doesnât serve us.
Reparenting yourself, parenting differently, and showing up with more mindfulness and compassion.
Ditching perfectionism. (Donât worry, I define that too. and you will be REALLY surprised by it's definition )
Checking in with my energy every day and adjusting my plans without feeling guiltyâand why you should try it too.
I also talk about the importance of findingâor creatingâsafe spaces for healing and growth. Whether thatâs through personal reflection or connecting with a supportive community, itâs all about surrounding yourself with what helps you thrive.
Speaking of community⊠If youâre ready to get off the sidelines, join The Soundboardâmy virtual space for real talk, connection, and support. And donât miss our first-ever in-person LIVE podcast and community event, sponsored by MMoonchild Scented Creations.Â

Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
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 Iâve had with some of my closest friends.
These are the moments weâve always wished other people could hearâthe real, *no edits*, NO-BS chats where nothing is off-limits. Weâre talking about the stuff that hits you right in the gut, the kind of truths that stick with you, and the kind of honesty thatâll make you feel like youâre sitting right there with us.
In this episode, I sit down with Mary Rauber, owner of MMoonchild Scented Creations and the generous sponsor of our first in-person Soundboard event on March 1st in East Haven, CT (Want the deets? Click HERE to get access to it all!).
Mary isnât just an incredible entrepreneurâsheâs been my soulmate friend for over 20 years. Together, we share laughter, raw truths, and the kind of connection that only decades of friendship can build.Â
We dive deep into topics that hit home for anyone navigating lifeâs complexities like breaking free from people-pleasing and learning how to use your voice authentically. And of course, we go all-in on boundariesâwhat they are (hint: theyâre about YOUR actions, not someone elseâs) and how to set them unapologetically when you have SELF-RESPECT. This conversation is packed with hard-earned wisdom, and I canât wait for you to listen.
If this episode resonated with you, weâd love for you to join us in the Soundboard community, where these kinds of raw, honest conversations happen regularly. Together, we can continue to build spaces that support and nurture our journeys.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who needs to hear it and let us know your thoughts. And who knowsâyou might just feel like a fly on the wall in the best way possible.

Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
In this episode, Iâm 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 Community last week!
Together, we dive deep into:
the shifting seasons of life and what it means to navigate midlife,
societal programming many of us grew up with and,
the work it takes to undo those old narrativesâespecially the one that says you have to earn rest. (Spoiler: You donât, boo!)
We share personal stories about how self-care evolves in your 40s, why fun and joy are so critical for your well-being, and how tricking your brain by prioritizing something playful can help you reclaim balance. Melanie and I also reflect on the beauty of midlife as a season of growth, change, and unapologetic self-prioritization. This conversation is packed with relatable moments, insightful reflections, and plenty of laughs (aka- the first minute or so of this recording!).
Connect with Melanie:
Website: www.MelanieTarr.com
Resources: TriCircle | SMART Recoveryâs 4-Point Program
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Letâs keep the conversation going:
This episode was streamed and recorded LIVE in 'the soundboard' community â â âa space where we dive deeper into conversations like this and connect on a more personal level. Want to be part of the action and get exclusive access to behind-the-scenes content? Join us â HEREâ !
âšInterested in the "Self-Love Revival Challenge? Join us HERE!
âšFriendly reminder to PLEASEEE subscribe, comment, review, and stay tuned for our next episode! I will be entering the first 100 people (I'm more than 1/2 way there!) into a raffle for a $50 gift card of your choice to thank you for your support. (P.S. - Make sure you COMMENT on an episode to get entered, as it's the only metric I can actually use to enter you into the raffle. Thank you!)
We will see you next Wednesday for our next episode!

Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
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 Iâve had with some of my closest friends.
These are the moments weâve always wished other people could hearâthe real, *no edits*, NO-BS chats where nothing is off-limits. Weâre talking about the stuff that hits you right in the gut, the kind of truths that stick with you, and the kind of honesty thatâll make you feel like youâre sitting right there with us.
In this very first episode of the Fly On a Wall series, Iâm joined by my bestie Sarah where we talk about grief, love, family, and the messy, beautiful journey of finding connection and healing in unexpected places.
Sarah opens up about her journey and how stepping into Sacred Circle (aka: 'circle') profoundly changed her life; when she first walked in, she was skeptical, closed off, and, in her own words, an atheist who thought we were all a little nuts. (Spoiler: she doesnât think that anymore! LOL.) We explore how the women in circle have truly become closer to us than our own 'blood'.
Speaking of "family", we both share some deeply personal stories about our relationships with our blood relativesâwe've come accept that unfortunately, we can't change people who aren't ready. In my case, I chose my familyâand Sarah is one of those people. It's a reminder that family doesnât always mean those youâre born into; sometimes, itâs the people you find along the way who become the most meaningful part of your journey.
As we wrap up this deeply personal conversation, I invite you to reflect on the power of community and the healing that comes from sharing our stories in sacred spaces. Whether youâre part of Sacred Circle or youâre looking for that kind of connection, remember that thereâs always room for growth, love, and understanding when we open ourselves to whatâs possible.
If this episode resonated with you, weâd love for you to join us in the Soundboard community, where these kinds of raw, honest conversations happen regularly. Together, we can continue to build spaces that support and nurture our journeys.
And as always, if you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who needs to hear it and let us know your thoughts.
Letâs continue talking about the things that matter TOGETHER. And who knowsâyou might just feel like a fly on the wall in the best way possible.