The Queen of Pep Talks

Jessica Battle

Hosted by mindset mentor, author and lifestyle entrepreneur, Jessica Battle, "The Queen of Pep Talks" is a podcast for women who are ready to lose their BS excuses and start showing up in their lives to the best of their ability. Through weekly pep talks sharing practical advice, Jessica helps women make peace with their bodies, heal their relationship with food and live each day with a grateful heart. This show is a must listen for women who are ready to get out of their own way and step outside of their comfort zone into the greatness they're meant for.

  • 14 minutes 21 seconds
    (#486) These 5 Words are Sabotaging Your Success.

    There are five words that quietly sabotage people’s goals and consistency every day:

    “I don’t feel like it.”

    In this episode, Jessica breaks down why relying on motivation is one of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to change their lives.

    Because the truth is, the things that create growth — in your health, business, relationships, and personal life — often require action long before you feel ready.

    In this conversation, Jessica shares:

    • Why “I don’t feel like it” destroys discipline
     • The difference between observing your thoughts and obeying them
     • Why motivation isn’t required to take action
     • What to say instead when resistance shows up
     • How doing things you don’t feel like doing builds real self-trust

    If you’ve been struggling with inconsistency, procrastination, or waiting for motivation to appear before you take action, this episode will give you the mindset shift you need.

    You don’t need to feel like it.
    You just need to decide.


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    11 March 2026, 8:00 am
  • 41 minutes 12 seconds
    (#485) Real Life, Real Talk & Zero Filter with Oz.

    In this episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast, Oz and I are catching up on life, sharing what’s new with us, and having one of those conversations that goes in every direction — from the Super Bowl and playing sports as kids to embarrassing stories, relationships, music, and what we’re most excited about this year.

    This episode is fun, honest, a little chaotic, and full of real conversations about life, health, relationships, and growing together.

    If you love the more relaxed, unfiltered episodes with Oz… you’re going to love this one.

    Thank you for being here and spending part of your day with us.

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    4 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 16 minutes 22 seconds
    (#484) How I Achieve Everything I Want (Consistency, Control & Falling in Love with the Process).

    In this episode of the Queen of Pep Talks Podcast, we’re talking about one of the biggest mindset shifts that will change your results in weight loss, habits, and personal growth: learning how to detach from the outcome and fall in love with the process.

    So many women struggle to stay consistent because they’re focused on how far they still have to go instead of what they can control today. In this episode, I break down how to shift your focus, stay grounded in the process, and build the kind of consistency that actually lasts.

    If you’ve ever felt frustrated, impatient, or discouraged because results weren’t happening fast enough—this episode is for you.

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    25 February 2026, 9:00 am
  • 27 minutes 19 seconds
    (#483) How I Made Peace with the Scale (Even as a Woman Who Weighs Over 200 Pounds).

    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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    18 February 2026, 9:00 am
  • 36 minutes 14 seconds
    #(482) SpaZzZy Special with Oz.

    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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    11 February 2026, 9:00 am
  • 31 minutes 21 seconds
    (#481) Why a Calorie Deficit is *NOT* Enough.

    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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    4 February 2026, 9:00 am
  • 27 minutes 26 seconds
    (#480) I Gained Weight, Again.

    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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    28 January 2026, 9:00 am
  • 18 minutes
    (#479) How to Make 2026 Your B*tch.

    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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    21 January 2026, 9:00 am
  • 41 minutes 27 seconds
    (#478) Stop Killing Your Dreams with Oz.

    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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    14 January 2026, 9:00 am
  • 15 minutes 15 seconds
    (#477) 12 Wishes for 2026.

    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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    20 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 29 minutes 49 seconds
    (#476) The Year That Broke Me.

    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.

    10 December 2025, 9:00 am
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