Purposely Peaceful

Values or Bust: How Knowing What Matters Shapes Your Life

Everyone talks about values, but how often do we actually stop to think about ours? In this episode, I break down what personal values really are, why they matter, and how they serve as the guardrails of your life.

I share my personal journey of discovering my values—how clarity around my inner peace, health, and family transformed my choices, shaped my life, and even influenced how I interact with the world. From growing our own food and raising chickens to taking a year off to...

In this episode, I’m keeping it real—no fluff, no sugarcoating. Living with inner peace doesn’t happen overnight, and sometimes the truth stings before it sets you free.

I’m sharing a few of the guiding principles I live by every single day—the practices and perspectives that keep me grounded, mindful, and purposely peaceful even when life throws chaos my way.

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Episode 20: Why You Keep Standing in Your Own Way (and How to Stop)

Do you ever feel like you’re standing in your own way? That little inner voice, your inner critic, can sometimes go too far and turn into self-sabotage—keeping you stuck in patterns that don’t serve you. In this episode, we break down what self-sabotage really is, why it shows up, and how we unconsciously punish ourselves. I share real-life examples and practical ways to recognize these patterns, check in with yourself, and start aligning with your positive truth.

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Epidemic of Depression: How to Reclaim Hope, Inner Peace, and Your Life

Ever feel stuck, unmotivated, or just… heavy? You’re not alone. In this episode, I dive into what I call the epidemic of depression, why it happens, and the 7 stages we go through—and most importantly—how you can start reclaiming your hope and inner peace.

Episode 18: Following Your Heart: The Nudge You’ve Been Ignoring

Have you ever felt a pull in your heart toward something you’re meant to do? That little nudge—your intuition—can be hard to follow, especially when fear, self-doubt, or past experiences get in the way.

In this episode, I share my own journey of learning to listen to those nudges, face discomfort, and step out of my comfort zone. I talk about the challenges of being seen, handling discouragement, and trusting your heart over others’ opinions.

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EP 17 Overcoming Overwhelm: How to Prioritize Peace

In this episode, we’re tackling the all-too-common feeling of overwhelm and how it can easily take over your life. But overwhelm doesn’t have to stop you. While we can't always make the chaos go away, we can choose what truly matters and prioritize peace amidst the chaos.

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Ep 16: Recovering from Burnout: How a Two-Week Road Trip Helped Me Find My Inner Peace Again

In this episode, I’m sharing how a two-week road trip across 24 states unexpectedly helped me recover from burnout and find my inner peace again. Before the trip, I was feeling completely drained—low on energy, motivation, and struggling to keep up with everything. I wanted to show up at full capacity, but I was running on empty.

What I didn’t expect was that this trip would be the wake-up call I needed. It wasn’t because I was well...

EP 15: Burnout and the Body's Cry for Peace

In this episode, Jessica opens up about her personal experience with burnout and the importance of giving ourselves permission to rest without guilt. She dives into how burnout is more than just physical exhaustion—it's an emotional, energetic, and spiritual depletion that demands our attention.

Jessica shares how burnout sneaks up on purpose-driven people, especially women who often feel the pressure to prove themselves. She emphasizes that burnout isn’t always about doing too much—it’s about how we’re doing things and why.

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Finding Peace Through Forgiveness

The Power of Letting Go of Grudges

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most underrated—but life-changing—parts of the healing journey: forgiveness.

I’ll walk you through what forgiveness really is (and what it’s not), how it impacts your inner peace, and why we often forget to include ourselves in the process. I’m also sharing pieces of my own story—people I’ve had to forgive, and how doing that has freed me in ways nothing else could.

You’ll also learn a simpl...

The Journey of Peace is Truly an Act of Self-Love

In this episode, I explore how self-love is the foundation of inner peace. True peace is not about avoiding stress or fixing problems—it’s about nurturing a loving relationship with yourself. By embracing self-love, you’ll find lasting peace and healing.

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Intuition: Heart vs Brain and How to Tell the Difference

In this episode, we explore the difference between intuition and the rational mind, and why it’s crucial to understand and trust your inner guidance. From distinguishing intuition from anxiety to recognizing how your heart and intuition work together, we dive into how these two forces help guide us toward our highest potential.

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EPISODE 11: Breaking the Cycle of Drama: Boundaries for Inner Peace

In this episode we're diving into how drama can pull us out of our center and disrupt our peace. Whether it’s stress, conflicts, or the constant stream of negativity from social media, drama feeds our ego and distracts us from what truly matters. Jessica explains how setting clear boundaries can protect our time, energy, and inner peace, helping us break the cycle of chaos.

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Episode 10: Unlocking Healing Through Quantum Hypnosis: My Personal Journey

In this episode of Purposely Peaceful, I’m diving into my personal journey with quantum hypnosis and how it has led to profound healing. As a licensed therapist and quantum hypnosis practitioner, I’ve seen how this powerful tool can take you straight to the core of your healing in ways traditional therapy can’t.

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🎙️ Episode 9: Why You’re So Anxious (And What to Do About It)

From Pizza Hut Panic to Peace—Let’s Talk About Real Anxiety

Anxiety isn’t just in your head—it shows up in your body, your relationships, your goals, and your sense of peace. In this episode, I’m opening up about my own history with anxiety (yes, including that time I panicked over calling Pizza Hut), and how it’s evolved from fear to fuel.

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Episode 8: Your Highest Potential Is Waiting—Are You Ready?

In this episode, I’m diving into what it really means to step into your highest potential and why it’s something we need to actively live, not just hope for. It’s about aligning with the truest version of ourselves—spiritually, emotionally, and mentally—and living from a place of peace, trust, and self-worth.

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🎙️ EP 07: Beliefs That Make or Break Our Self-Worth Part 3 of the Core Belief Series

Make sure to listen to: → Ep 5: The Sabotage You Can’t See → Ep 6: Why You Can...

Episode 6: Why You Can’t Relax – The Invisible Beliefs That Sabotage Peace

Part 2 of The Core Beliefs Series: The Beliefs That Shape Our Peace

We’re unpacking why peace can feel so out of reach, even when life seems calm. Spoiler: it’s not you, it’s your beliefs. The invisible ones that keep your nervous system on high alert, telling you that rest isn’t safe or allowed.

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✨ Series: The Beliefs That Shape Our Peace – Part 1

In this episode of Purposely Peaceful, we're digging into one of the most life-altering truths I know: Your core beliefs are quietly—but powerfully—running the show.

These deeply rooted ideas influence your thoughts, decisions, relationships, and even your sense of identity. Most of us never stop to ask, “Where did these beliefs even come from?”—but in this episode, we’re doing just that.

Here’s what we explore: ✨ Where core beliefs come from (spoiler: your childhood and environment play a big role) ✨ How your subconscious mind...

✨Today, we’re getting real about emotions — the ones we carry daily, the ones we try to hide, and the ones that bubble up when we least expect them. If you’ve ever felt like you’re one second away from snapping, or like your body is telling you to slow down but you don’t know how... this episode is for you.

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✨Reclaiming Your Personal Power

In this episode, we’re digging into the powerful, life-changing concept of personal power—what it really is, why we often lose it, and how reclaiming it is essential to becoming your most peaceful and authentic self.

I’ll share some personal stories—both big and small—about the moments I gave my power away, and the exact mindset shifts that helped me take it back. Whether you’ve felt powerless in relationships, work, or even just in traffic (yup, I’ve been there), this episode will help you recognize where your energy is g...

✨ What Is Purposely Peaceful?

In this episode of the Purposely Peaceful Podcast, I’m diving into the heart of what this entire show is about—living a life rooted in intentional peace. We’ll explore what it truly means to become purposely peaceful, why inner peace isn’t something we “find,” but something we build, and how we begin shifting from survival mode to a state of inner calm, clarity, and conscious living.

I’ll also share the personal journey that led me here—from chasing peace through external accomplishments to finally realizing it was something I had to...

✨ Introduction: Welcome to Purposely Peaceful—a space for real conversations about inner peace, healing, self-awareness, and personal power. I’m your host, Jessica—licensed marriage and family therapist, quantum hypnosis practitioner, mom, and woman on a mission to live a more grounded, intentional, and peaceful life—and help others do the same.

In this short intro episode, I’ll share a bit about who I am, how this podcast came to be, and what you can expect from future episodes. Whether you’re on a healing journey, navigating personal growth, or just craving a more peaceful life in the middle...