The Queen of Pep Talks

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(#483) How I Made Peace with the Scale (Even as a Woman Who Weighs Over 200 Pounds). Feb 18, 2026

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In this episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast, I’m talking about something so many women struggle with but don’t talk about enough: the scale.

For years, the number on the scale had the power to change my mood, my confidence, and the way I felt about myself. In this episode, I break down why we avoid the scale, what the number actually means (and doesn’t mean), and how I finally made peace with it.

If you’ve ever felt anxious about weighing yourself, avoided the scale altogether, or let a number determine how you felt about your body or your progress—this episode is for you.

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#(482) SpaZzZy Special with Oz. Feb 11, 2026

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In this unfiltered and intentionally unhinged episode of Queen of Pep Talks, Jessica Battle is joined by her boyfriend Oz for a conversation that probably shouldn’t exist — but absolutely does.

With no outline, no filters, and very loose supervision, the two dive into rapid-fire questions, hot takes, relationship dynamics, business crossover chaos, and the kinds of truths most couples would never say out loud on a microphone. From petty annoyances to emotional patterns, personal growth, and wildly honest reflections on healing, this episode blends humor with surprising depth.

What starts as playful chaos turns into a refreshingly real look at what it’s like to love, grow, and build a life together without pretending to be perfectly healed or polished.

This episode is funny, feral, and deeply human — and if it makes you feel better about your own relationship, you’re welcome.
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(#481) Why a Calorie Deficit is *NOT* Enough. Feb 04, 2026

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In this episode of Queen of Pep Talks, Jessica Battle explains why a calorie deficit alone is not enough to create sustainable weight loss for women with a history of binge eating or emotional eating.

While calorie restriction can lead to short-term weight loss, Jessica breaks down why those results often don’t last when the relationship with food is left unaddressed. She explores how restriction, emotional triggers, and all-or-nothing thinking fuel cycles of bingeing, quitting, and starting over — even when women are doing “everything right” on paper.

This episode reframes weight loss as more than just calories and highlights the mindset shifts and emotional skills required to make weight loss sustainable without self-sabotage.

This conversation is for women who want to lose weight and heal their relationship with food — without sacrificing their mental health in the process.

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(#480) I Gained Weight, Again. Jan 28, 2026

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In this episode of the Queen of Pep Talks, Jessica Battle breaks down the key differences between losing weight in 2016 vs. losing weight in 2026—and why her approach today looks nothing like it did a decade ago.

After navigating heartbreak, healing, and a new relationship (yes, the happy relationship weight gain is real), Jessica shares why she’s committed to losing weight again—but this time without obsession, restriction, or self-punishment. Drawing from her own lived experience of extreme dieting, binge eating, and scale obsession, she explains how mindset, habits, and self-trust now lead her decisions.

This episode is a grounded, honest look at sustainable weight loss, food freedom, and what it actually takes to feel good in your body long-term—especially for women who are done losing the same weight over and over again.

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(#479) How to Make 2026 Your B*tch. Jan 21, 2026

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If you want 2026 to truly be different, and not just a repeat of you abandoning your goals and having to start over yet again, this episode will teach you how.

In this episode of Queen of Pep Talks, Jessica shares 5 mindset shifts that actually create lasting change. From managing catastrophic thinking to letting go of perfectionism, this conversation breaks down why growth feels hard, and how you can keep going *anyway*.

Jessica opens up about the first week of January, navigating both hope and heaviness, embracing failure, and choosing consistency over looking perfect. This episode is for the woman who’s ready to stop waiting for the “right time” and start showing up as she is. XO

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(#478) Stop Killing Your Dreams with Oz. Jan 14, 2026

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In this episode of Queen of Pep Talks, Jessica is joined by her boyfriend Oz for a raw, real conversation about dreams, commitment, and what it actually takes to build a life you’re proud of. They talk about bringing the podcast onto YouTube, what it’s like for Oz to be even more immersed in Jessica’s business, and how building a future together has shifted the way they think about goals, risk, and growth. XO

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(#477) 12 Wishes for 2026. Dec 20, 2025

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In this episode of The Queen of Pep Talks, Jessica Battle shares a powerful winter solstice ritual for closing the year with intention and clarity.

Instead of rushing into New Year’s resolutions, Jessica explains the deeper meaning of the winter solstice — the longest night of the year and the moment when the light begins to return. She walks listeners through a reflective ritual of writing 12 wishes for the year ahead and releasing all but one, choosing a single guiding focus to carry into the next chapter.

This episode is for anyone craving a slower, more grounded way to enter the new year — without pressure, hustle, or overwhelm.

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(#476) The Year That Broke Me. Dec 10, 2025

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In this deeply vulnerable end-of-year episode, Jessica opens her heart and shares the truth of what has been the hardest year of her life. From navigating divorce and losing her home, to rebuilding from the ground up, walking through her mother’s autoimmune diagnosis, and facing the devastating, unexpected loss of her best friend—Jessica reflects on a season that tested every part of her strength.

Rather than pretending to be “okay,” Jessica invites listeners into the raw, unfiltered reality of grief, transition, and emotional unraveling. She speaks to the moments that brought her to her knees, the lessons she never asked to learn, and the profound reminders that emerged in the middle of heartbreak.

This episode is a tender reminder that being broken doesn’t mean you’ve failed—it means you’ve lived, loved, stretched, and survived. Jessica closes the year by offering a message of hope for anyone walking through their own darkness: the understanding that even in seasons of loss, a new beginning is quietly forming.

Inside this episode, Jessica shares:

The emotional toll of experiencing multiple life-altering losses in one year
What it feels like to rebuild when life forces you into a chapter you never asked for
How grief reshapes identity, priorities, relationships, and self-perception
The lessons heartbreak has taught her about love, presence, and what really matters
A powerful closing message of hope for listeners also navigating painful seasons

This year may have broken her—but it also awakened her.
Listeners walking through grief, transition, or personal upheaval will find comfort, connection, and deep resonance in this honest conversation.

(#475) You Teach People How to Treat You. Dec 03, 2025

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In this episode of The Queen of Pep Talks, Jessica Battle breaks down one of the most important principles in self-worth and relationships: you teach people how to treat you. She explores how the standards you hold, the boundaries you honor, and the consistency you show yourself become the blueprint for how others show up in your life.

Jessica dives into the difference between expectations and standards, why early effort in relationships means nothing without consistency, and how self-betrayal often leads to resentment, disappointment, and feeling unseen. She shares the patterns women fall into—overgiving, people-pleasing, ignoring red flags, or hoping someone will “change”—and teaches listeners how to reclaim their power by embodying the treatment they want to receive.

With her signature tough love and compassion, Jessica guides listeners through building sustainable self-standards, communicating needs confidently, and choosing relationships that reflect their worth. This episode is perfect for women ready to deepen self-respect, strengthen relationship dynamics, and finally stop accepting the bare minimum.

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(#474) They Said Having a Boyfriend is Embarrassing. Nov 26, 2025

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In this episode of The Queen of Pep Talks, Jessica dives into the viral Vogue conversation claiming that “having a boyfriend is embarrassing” — and unpacks what this trend really says about modern relationships, identity, and women’s fears around being seen in their joy.

Jessica breaks down why so many women feel ashamed to share their relationships online, how past trauma impacts their visibility, and why healthy love is never something to hide. She also opens up about her own experience being in a safe, supportive partnership, offering powerful mindset shifts around joy, vulnerability, and letting yourself be loved well.

Listeners will walk away feeling empowered to celebrate their happiness, embrace emotional intimacy, and stop shrinking their joy to fit internet narratives.

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