Ever find yourself elbow-deep in a bag of chips wondering, “Am I actually hungry… or just emotionally spiraling?” In this juicy episode we break down the difference between true hunger and those sneaky, dopamine-fueled cravings that hit hard and fast.

We’re myth-busting, science-explaining, and real-talking our way through:

🍕 The difference between hunger and cravings — and why they feel so similar

🧠 Emotional eating and how it hijacks your snack decisions

🥣 What hunger actually feels like (hint: it’s not a cookie craving at midnight)

🔍 A step-by-step guide to decoding your urges

💅 Ten practical, sassy strategies to outsmart cravings — with real-life examples you’ll totally relate to

💖 A powerful affirmation to reclaim your food choices

🧠 A reflection prompt to help you dig deeper and break the cycle

This episode is your permission slip to stop beating yourself up and start tuning into your body with compassion, curiosity, and a whole lot of sass. You’re not broken — you’re becoming. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, you’re getting stronger, lighter, and more in tune with what you really need.

So grab your water, your journal, and maybe a smart snack, and let’s get messy.

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Is “clean eating” really the path to wellness—or just another shiny trap wrapped in kale and guilt? In this episode, we break down the myth of clean eating and why it might be making you feel worse, not better. From the moralizing language around food to the unrealistic expectations and elitism baked into the clean eating trend, we’re unpacking it all.

Then, we pivot to something that actually works: real food and the 80/20 approach. Learn how this flexible, balanced mindset can help you reconnect with your body, honor your cravings, and make space for joy—without the shame spiral.

✨ Expect real talk, a few laughs, and a whole lot of permission to eat the damn cookie.

In this episode:

• Why “clean eating” isn’t as clean as it sounds

• The emotional and cultural toll of food perfectionism

• What “real food” actually means

• How the 80/20 plan can help you feel nourished and free

• A weekly affirmation and reflection prompt to ground your journey

Affirmation of the Week:

“I nourish my body with love, not rules. I trust myself to make choices that support my well-being and my joy.”

Reflection Prompt:

👉 What does “real food” mean to me—not what I’ve been told it should be, but what actually feels good in my body and life?

👉 Where can I invite more flexibility and joy into my eating habits?

It’s time for real food, real life, and real wellness.

You’re not broken—you’re becoming. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes: stronger, lighter, and happier. Rise up, and see ya next time!

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Do you ever feel like your wellness journey has to be flawless to be valid? Like if you’re not hitting every macro, doing every workout, or eating perfectly clean, you’re somehow failing?

In this episode we get real about the sneaky ways perfectionism shows up in our wellness routines—and how it quietly steals our joy, intuition, and self-trust. From obsessing over food tracking to chasing an impossible ideal of “doing it right,” we explore how perfectionism turns healing into a performance.

But here’s the truth: you don’t have to be perfect to be well. You just have to be present.

Tune in for:

A heartfelt confession about macro-counting madness

The emotional, physical, and spiritual cost of chasing perfect

Four gentle detox practices to help you soften, reconnect, and reclaim your wellness

A soul-soothing affirmation to anchor your week

A reflection prompt to help you explore where perfectionism might be holding you back

This episode is your permission slip to let go, breathe deep, and embrace the messy middle—because that’s where the magic happens.

✨ Affirmation of the Week:

“I am worthy of care, even when things aren’t perfect. My wellness is not a performance—it’s a relationship with myself.”

✨ Reflection Prompt

“Where in my wellness journey am I holding myself to unrealistic standards? What would it feel like to soften those expectations?”

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Connect with Jolene:

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Website: messywellness.com

Email: jojo@messywellness.com

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