You're gonna wanna be seated for this one, boo fam. Over the years on Peaking, Jess has live processed her evolving relationship to weight and body image. Well in this episode, she gets even more honest about how that struggle shows up in her day-to-day life. From believing that she's worthy of good things to working up the motivation to get back in the gym after a long break, it follows her. But the good news (!!) is: she found something recently that helped.

That something is her guest, and the community she's created around fitness for people in big bodies. Amanda Campos, NASM CPT is a certified fitness coach who is determined to help fellow plus-size folks feel comfortable in a gym, and after attending one of her classes, Jess can confirm it's working. Big Bodied Baddies is taking Chicago by storm, hosting multidisciplinary fitness classes at partner studios around the city and growing a passionate fandom online. It's a testament to just how badly this type of space is needed, and Jess talks with Amanda about her journey to make it happen.

Finally, Jess closes with a Reality Rambles segment that is really more of a friendship red flag than it is a dissection of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. That being said, please go watch RHOSLC.

~Where to find AMANDA~

@a_camptoast on IG

⁠@big_bodied_baddies on IG⁠

@big_bodied_baddies on TikTok

@abovethebar.life on IG

~Credits/Links~

Edited by: ⁠⁠@abinewhouse⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@jzdebakey⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@peakingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@not4everyonepod⁠⁠⁠⁠

Logo/Brand Design: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@magiceightstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠

Photography: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thelocalnomads_⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music: "Have Mercy On Us" by Air Kid

Another episode of Peaking brings another introspective intro from Jess, this one exploring her complex relationship with the concept of hard work. She breaks down what she thinks entrepreneurs and celebrities really mean when they reference hard work as one of the ingredients to their success, because honestly, she's never quite bought it at face value.

This opening on hard work was heavily influenced by the conversation that follows, a chat with content creator and baker Danielle Molina (who epitomizes work ethic, as far as Jess can tell). Danielle has had wild success growing her side hustles - saying yes to every opportunity and taking on too much at every turn. Still, her love for her craft remains evident, and Jess is fascinated by this sustained drive coupled with an almost obsessive need to keep learning and improving. How does one person have this much energy? Passion, even? Time to take notes, boo fam.

Finally, Jess rounds out the episode with Reality Rambles, this time on everything The Bachelor Franchise is and isn't doing right.

~Where to find DANIELLE~

@bbiscooking on IG

@bbiscooking on TikTok

+ her famous cats @luanneandbaby

~Credits/Links~

Edited by: ⁠@abinewhouse⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@jzdebakey⁠⁠⁠

Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠@peakingpodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@not4everyonepod⁠⁠⁠

Logo/Brand Design: ⁠⁠⁠@magiceightstudio⁠⁠⁠

Photography: ⁠⁠⁠@thelocalnomads_⁠⁠⁠

Music: "Have Mercy On Us" by Air Kid

In this month's edition of Peaking, Jess gets right into it with her guest, skipping her typical "diary entry" intro knowing that their conversation got right to the core of everything she's been feeling lately about work, passion, and fulfillment. And what a perfect guest to help her make sense of it all.

Charlotte "Charley" Cramer is a writer, neuroscientist, and entrepreneur who is passionate about helping others translate their inner world into words. As best-selling author of The Purpose Myth and founder of Authorship, which provides coaching for writers aiming to write their first nonfiction books, Charlotte brings an expert lens to storytelling, healing, and fulfillment. So naturally, she and Jess dissect Jess's own career crossroads, ending up somewhere that neither of them expected.

And it wouldn't be the home of the boo fam if Jess didn't conclude with a highly theoretical gesticulation on reality dating shows. A very scientific episode indeed.

~Where to find CHARLOTTE~

https://charlottecramer.substack.com/

https://www.charlottecramer.com/

https://www.authorship.club/

@authorship.club

@charleycramer

~Credits/Links~

Edited by: @abinewhouse ⁠⁠@jzdebakey⁠⁠

Podcasts: ⁠⁠@peakingpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@not4everyonepod⁠⁠

Logo/Brand Design: ⁠⁠@magiceightstudio⁠⁠

Photography: ⁠⁠@thelocalnomads_⁠⁠

Music: "Have Mercy On Us" by Air Kid