Hosted by Jess Heiss · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 74 episodes
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Join Jess Heiss, body image and performance coach, for conversations around body image, self-confidence and resilience (both mental and physical). Learn how to stop letting your appearance hold you back from living the big, rad life that you deserve.
Jess Heiss hosts Sturdy Girl, a health show with 74 episodes published.
If your habits are the bricks of your life, your values are the blueprint underneath. In this season-closing episode, Jess revisits one of the most powerful tools for building a sturdy life: knowing what matters most — a
You don’t need more motivation — you need a framework that connects your intentions to your actions. In this episode, Jess introduces The BRIDGE Framework , the evidence-based process she uses with coaching clients to he
Family comments. Food talk. Holiday photos. It’s supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for a lot of us, it’s also one of the most triggering. In this episode, Jess shares practical and compassionate w
You don’t need more discipline — you need better entry points. In this episode, we talk about what it means to stay sturdy when life gets full — and why lowering the barrier to entry matters more than chasing perfect con
What if you stopped judging your body for how it looks — and started appreciating what it can do? This episode explores body functionality appreciation , a research-backed practice that shifts focus from aesthetics to ab
Ever catch yourself saying “I just feel fat”? You’re not alone — and you’re also not actually describing your body. In this episode, Jess breaks down what that phrase really means, why our brains default to body-bashing
Tired of being told to “just love your body”? In this episode, Jess unpacks why body-positive slogans often fall flat — and what the research actually says helps you build a more peaceful, realistic relationship with you
Ever catch yourself mid-lift arguing with… yourself? In this episode, Jess digs into the surprisingly powerful science of self-talk — why that inner voice exists, how it shapes your confidence and body image, and three e
Pregnancy and postpartum body image are often framed through loss and “bounce-back” pressure — but the research tells a different story. In this episode of Sturdy Girl, Jess takes you inside the science and lived experie
If you’ve ever felt like body thoughts take up way too much of your brain space, this episode is for you. Body image work isn’t about loving your reflection 24/7 — it’s about learning how to stop obsessing over your body
BMI has been used for decades as a quick way to measure “health” — but here’s the truth: it was never designed for individuals. Created in the 1800s by a mathematician and adopted by insurance companies in the 1970s, BMI
We’re back for Season 6 of Sturdy Girl! And we’re kicking things off with a big question: What does it really mean to be a sturdy human? Spoiler: sturdiness isn’t about having defined thigh muscles, perfect confidence, o
In this bite-sized Sturdy Short, Jess spills the tea on three surprisingly simple things that seriously improved her body image—starting with breaking fashion “rules,” turning down the mind chaos with mindfulness, and le
Do you ever feel like you’re doing all the right mindset work around body image, but something’s still…missing? This week, we’re exploring embodiment—not as a buzzword, but as a powerful, research-backed tool to help you
In this episode of Sturdy Girl, the focus is on breaking free from the mindset of waiting for the 'perfect' moment to start living fully. It challenges listeners, especially women, to stop delaying their dreams until the
In episode 58 of Sturdy Girl, host Jess delves into the concept of body image flexibility as an empowering alternative to positive body image. She critiques the limitations of the 'love yourself' mantra and emphasizes th
In episode 57 of Sturdy Girl, host Jess delves into the pressure of loving every aspect of our bodies and instead promotes the more attainable goal of body acceptance. Key points include the unrealistic standards set by
In episode 56 of Sturdy Girl, Jess delves into understanding the difference between thoughts and beliefs and how they shape our body image. She introduces a game to identify these and explains the influence of media, per
In episode 55 of Sturdy Girl, host Jess guides listeners through a reflective journey, imagining themselves at age 96, contemplating life's meaningful moments rather than daily tasks and regrets. Key points include prior
In episode 54 of Sturdy Girl, host Jess emphasizes the importance of setting goals that are meaningful, personally tailored, and aligned with your core values. She guides listeners through performing a 'goal audit' to en
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Sturdy Girl is hosted by Jess Heiss. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 74 episodes.
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