Hot Takes on Healing with Jess Leone
Hot Takes on Healing with Jess Leone
Podcast Description
Join Jess Leone (Your No B.S. Bestie) for a fresh, unfiltered take that cuts through the noise to dive DEEP into the raw & real aspects of healing! 💥💣 Each episode will feature candid conversations, personal stories, & bold insights that ”challenge the norm” & change the conversation around your physical, emotional, & spiritual well-being.
A note to our listeners: this is a ✨community-driven podcast✨, where REAL conversations take center stage. Since not all contributors can record in person, audio quality *may* vary across episodes!
Head over to www.yournobsbestie.com to connect further!
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of emotional well-being, self-compassion, community support, and personal healing. Episodes delve into topics such as self-love, boundaries, mindfulness, and personal transformation, with specific discussions on celebrating one's journey, navigating midlife, and the realities of recovery from trauma.

Hot Takes on Healing with Jess Leone is a community-centered podcast where real stories spark real change. We unpack the sh*t we don’t talk about enough when we’re growing, like the messy middle and the “feeling good after the pain”, and challenge the mainstream narratives that keep us stuck. Each episode is packed with raw stories, honest & unfiltered conversations, and mic-drop moments that remind you what’s possible when you come home to yourself.
Head over to www.jessleone.com to connect further!
In this episode, I sit down with Leah Mitchell, a love and relationship coach blending neuroscience, energy, and embodiment to help people build healthier, more secure relationships. Leah opens up about her own journey from trauma and PTSD to discovering the science behind attraction — including how stress hormones, pheromones, and brain chemistry all influence who we’re drawn to (and why).
Together, we dive into the deep intersection of biology and behavior — exploring how an unregulated nervous system can quietly sabotage connection, create anxious attachment, or pull us toward partners who reinforce old wounds. Leah explains how stress and elevated cortisol can actually change pheromone production, influencing chemical compatibility and attraction patterns. We also unpack the difference between anxiety and discernment, and how learning to calm your body is the key to seeing people clearly.
When you’re regulated, you can finally tell the difference between a red flag and your own fear.
Leah introduced her signature PheroGlow Method, a process that works with the body’s natural chemistry and alpha brainwave states to shift attachment patterns and make secure love your new normal. She shares how tapping into these brain states not only helps heal attachment wounds but also increases magnetism — attracting partners aligned with safety, authenticity, and growth.
Throughout the conversation, Leah and Jess explore how brain science can be applied to real life: from gratitude and movement to oxytocin-boosting connection practices (like cuddling and conscious touch). We also discuss how regulating your nervous system isn’t just about self-soothing — it’s about reprogramming your body to experience love without chaos. Leah’s story is a reminder that healing your nervous system is the first step to changing your love story. When you stop living in survival mode, you stop settling for relationships that mirror your pain — and start attracting ones that match your peace.
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