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by Jess Knapp
Welcome to Happiness with Jess, your go-to space for transforming your health and happiness from the inside out. Jess is a holistic life coach, here to help you uncover the tools you need to break through what's holding you back. In each episode, she’ll dive into topics around physical and mental health, leaving you with actionable steps to help you heal, grow, and thrive. So, if you’re ready to build healthier habits, transform your mindset, and discover tools to live your best life, you’re in the right place.
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- 2 weeks ago26 min
94. The 3 S’s of Consistency: Systems, Structure & Scheduling
What if the problem isn’t that you lack motivation or discipline…but that your habits just aren’t supported enough?In this episode, Jess breaks down the 3 S’s of consistency: Systems, Structures, and Scheduling. Rather than relying on motivation to maintain healthy habits, she explores how to create routines that support you through busy seasons, low-energy days, travel, stress, changing schedules, and all the other ways real life likes to get in the way. Jess also talks about why we so often build routines for our ideal life instead of our real life. Because if your routine only works when everything goes perfectly…is it really a sustainable routine?You’ll learn how to:Create systems that make your habits easier and require less motivationBuild a realistic baseline so one hard week doesn’t turn into starting overUse scheduling to actually make space for the things that matterCreate lower-bar options for the days when you’re tired, busy, or just not feeling itPlan for the interruptions instead of treating them like failuresBuild routines around your real life—not your ideal selfAndJess brings it all back to the Bounce Back Rate—because consistency isn’t about never getting off track. It’s about getting better at finding your way back.The goal isn’t to create a routine you can follow perfectly. It’s to build one you can return to when life gets in the way.If you’re tired of constantly starting over and want to build healthy habits that actually fit your life, this episode is for you. Learn about Jess’s coaching here👉https://www.happinesscoaching.online/happinessprogram And or more on self-love, health, fitness, and healing, follow Jess on Instagram: 👉 @happ.i.ness.jess
- Aug 19, 202619 min
93. A Better Way to "Get Back on Track": Improving Your Bounce Back Rate
What if consistency isn’t about staying “on track” all the time but about how quickly you can find your way back?In this episode, Jess introduces the Bounce Back Rate—a different way to think about consistency, setbacks, and healthy habits.Life is going to interrupt your routine. Vacations, busy seasons, illness, celebrations, stress, and unexpected challenges are part of life. The goal isn’t to never step away from your healthy habits. It’s learning how to come back without guilt, all-or-nothing thinking, or starting over.Jess shares three practical ways to improve your bounce back rate:Make your restart realisticFocus on showing up, not perfectionCelebrate recoveries, not just streaksBecause consistency isn’t about never stepping away. It’s about learning how to come back.Learn about Jess’s coaching here👉https://www.happinesscoaching.online/happinessprogram And or more on self-love, health, fitness, and healing, follow Jess on Instagram:👉 @happ.i.ness.jess
- Aug 5, 202636 min
92. Finding Your Voice with Barbara McAfee
In this episode, Jess is joined by Barbara McAfee—master voice coach, author, keynote speaker, and singer-songwriter. For more than 30 years, Barbara has helped people reconnect with their authentic voice—not just to become better communicators, but to become more fully themselves.When you hear voice coach, you might think of singing lessons or public speaking. But Barbara McAfee's work goes far deeper than that.Barbara shares how our voices are shaped by the stories we've carried since childhood, why so many of us learned to stay quiet, hide parts of ourselves, or believe we don't have the right to speak, and how reclaiming our voice can become a powerful path toward healing, confidence, and self-expression.In this episode, they discuss: How childhood experiences shape the way we use our voiceBarbara's Five Elements of Vocal Intelligence: Air, Earth, Fire, Water, and MetalWhat your tone may reveal about youThe healing power of singing—and why it belongs to all of us, not just performersSimple ways to begin reconnecting with your own voiceWhether you've ever struggled to speak up, worried about taking up too much space, or felt disconnected from your authentic self, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that finding your voice isn't about becoming louder—it's about becoming more fully you.Connect with Barbara here 👉https://www.barbaramcafee.com/Learn about Jess’s coaching here👉https://www.happinesscoaching.online/happinessprogram And or more on self-love, health, fitness, and healing, follow Jess on Instagram:👉 @happ.i.ness.jess
- Jul 22, 202633 min
91. Celebrate With Me! What 5 Years of Health & Happiness Coaching Has Taught Me
Five years ago, Jess took a leap and started her coaching practice with a simple mission: to help people build healthier, happier lives. Looking back, she never imagined how much the journey would transform her too.In this special five-year anniversary episode, Jess reflects on the biggest lessons she's learned—not just as a coach, but as a person. She shares how her understanding of health has evolved beyond habits, why confidence has come to mean something entirely different, how learning to be authentically seen has changed her life, what entrepreneurship has taught her about trusting the timing, and why success today looks far different than it did when she first began.More than a celebration of a business milestone, this episode is a reflection on growth, purpose, and the power of inner transformation. If you've ever felt like you're still becoming the person you're meant to be, this conversation will remind you that the most meaningful change often happens from the inside out.Learn about Jess’s coaching here👉https://www.happinesscoaching.online/happinessprogram And or more on self-love, health, fitness, and healing, follow Jess on Instagram:👉 @happ.i.ness.jess
- Jul 8, 202642 min
90. Separating Your Self-Worth from Your Weight with Anne Poirier
Struggling with body image, negative self-talk, or feeling like your worth is tied to your weight? In this episode, Jess sits down with nationally recognized body image expert, certified intuitive eating counselor, and author Anne Poirier to explore what it really takes to heal your relationship with your body.After overcoming years of body shame and disordered eating, Anne has become a leading voice in the body neutrality movement, helping people find freedom from dieting, food guilt, and the constant pressure to change their bodies.Together, Jess and Anne discuss the connection between the inner critic, body image, and eating behaviors, why body neutrality can be a more sustainable goal than body positivity, and how to begin separating your self-worth from the number on the scale. In this episode, you'll learn:-What the "body bully" is and how it fuels negative self-talk-How your inner critic influences eating habits and body image-The difference between body positivity and body neutrality-Practical ways to detach your self-worth from your weight-Anne's perspective on GLP-1 medications and body image-Why self-acceptance and personal growth can exist at the same timeIf you're working to improve your body image, heal your relationship with food, overcome your inner critic, or practice intuitive eating, this conversation will leave you with practical tools and a renewed sense of compassion for yourself.Connect with Anne Poirier👉https://www.instagram.com/annepoirier11author/ 👉 https://linktr.ee/annepoirier11 Body Confidence E-Book 👉https://shapingperspectives.com/confidence/ The Body Neutrality Playbook👉https://www.amazon.com/Body-Neutrality-Playbook-Activities-self-acceptance-ebook/dp/B0CZLGKKWR/ref=sr_1_1? Learn about Jess’s coaching here👉https://www.happinesscoaching.online/happinessprogram And or more on self-love, health, fitness, and healing, follow Jess on Instagram:👉 @happ.i.ness.jess
- Jun 21, 202641 min
89. Healing My Father Wound: My Story Growing Up Without a Dad
In this deeply personal Father's Day episode, Jess shares her experience of growing up without her father present and reflects on the ways that absence shaped her identity, relationships, and sense of self.She opens up about the wounds that developed in the absence of a consistent father figure—including abandonment, low self-worth, people-pleasing, hyper-independence, and looking outside herself for validation, love, and belonging.Jess also shares her healing journey and the tools that have helped her reconnect with herself over the years, including traditional talk therapy, somatic therapy, mindset and subconscious work through To Be Magnetic (TBM), grief work, humor, supportive relationships, and learning to meet the needs she once hoped others would fulfill.This conversation is an honest reflection on what it means to grieve what you didn't receive, make sense of the patterns that emerged as a result, and slowly build a more compassionate relationship with yourself.Whether you grew up without a father, experienced childhood abandonment, or recognize yourself in the patterns of seeking approval, fearing rejection, or struggling to feel fully chosen, this episode is a reminder that our wounds may influence us—but they don't have to define us. Healing is possible, and you're not alone in the process.And or more on self-love, health, fitness, and healing, follow Jess on Instagram:👉 @happ.i.ness.jessLearn about Jess’s coaching here👉https://www.happinesscoaching.online/happinessprogram
- Jun 17, 202637 min
88. How Mind Training Helps You Escape Hustle Culture and Burnout with Aaron Hendon
In this episode, Aaron Hendon joins the podcast to discuss mindfulness, meditation, burnout, nervous system regulation, and breaking free from hustle culture.Aaron is a mindfulness teacher, transformational leader, successful real estate professional, host of the Mindful CEO podcast, certified meditation instructor, and author of the upcoming book, How to Live a Grateful Life in a Fucked Up World. With over 30 years of experience in leadership and personal transformation, he helps people create lasting change through mindfulness, self-awareness, and intentional living.In this episode, Jess and Aaron discuss:Why meditation is actually training for the brain Burnout, stress, and the impact of hustle culture Nervous system regulation and reducing anxiety How to become more focused, grounded, and present The connection between mindfulness, leadership, and success Why slowing down can actually help you make better decisions and more money Gratitude and living intentionally in a chaotic world If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, or stuck in constant “go mode,” this conversation offers a grounded and practical perspective on creating more peace, clarity, and sustainable success.Connect with Aaron:👉Aaronhendon.com Learn about Jess’s coaching here👉https://www.happinesscoaching.online/happinessprogram And or more on self-love, health, fitness, and healing, follow Jess on Instagram:👉 @happ.i.ness.jess
- Jun 3, 202659 min
87. Healthier Relationships, Healthier Life with Lee Baucom
Today on the podcast, Jess is joined by Lee Baucom — a marriage therapist, relationship coach, host of the Save The Marriage Podcast, and author with over 30 years of experience helping people build healthier relationships and happier lives.While relationships may not be the first thing that comes to mind in conversations around health and wellness, they play a huge role in our overall well-being. The quality of our relationships can impact stress levels, nervous system regulation, habits, emotional health, and even the way we care for ourselves day to day.In this conversation, Jess and Lee explore the powerful connection between health and relationships, diving into the deeper patterns that shape the way people communicate, connect, and navigate conflict.They talk about:The difference between relationship coaching and marriage therapy — and how each can support couples in different ways depending on the challenges they’re facing Symptoms vs. root causes in marriage, including how recurring conflict is often rooted in deeper disconnection rather than surface-level issues How couples can unconsciously “pause” their relationship over time by prioritizing logistics, stress, work, or parenting while slowly neglecting intentional connection The 3 dimensions of connection, and why emotional connection alone isn’t always enough for relationships to thrive What is and isn’t in your control within relationships, and how focusing on what you can influence can create meaningful shifts in the dynamic The power each person has to influence change in a relationship, even when both partners aren’t approaching growth in the same way How shifting from a “me vs. you” mindset to a “with me” mindset can completely change the way couples approach conflict and communication This episode offers a thoughtful perspective on how healthier relationships can support healthier lives.Connect with Lee:👉 UnpauseYourMarriage.com 👉 SaveTheMarriage.com 👉 Save The Marriage Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-save-the-marriage-podcast/id680884572
About Happiness with Jess
Welcome to Happiness with Jess, your go-to space for transforming your health and happiness from the inside out. Jess is a holistic life coach, here to help you uncover the tools you need to break through what's holding you back. In each episode, she’ll dive into topics around physical and mental health, leaving you with actionable steps to help you heal, grow, and thrive. So, if you’re ready to build healthier habits, transform your mindset, and discover tools to live your best life, you’re in the right place.
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