Happiness with Jess

Jess Knapp
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Welcome to Happiness with Jess, your go-to space for transforming your health and happiness from the inside out. Jess is a holistic health 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.

  1. 35m ago

    98. Why Is It So Hard to Just Relax?

    Do you struggle to slow down, take a day off, or relax without feeling guilty about everything you could be doing? In this episode of Happiness with Jess, Jess explores why resting can feel so uncomfortable, especially when we've learned to associate productivity with our sense of self-worth. From the pressure to constantly stay busy and accomplish more to the deeper beliefs that make slowing down feel lazy or unproductive, she unpacks why so many of us struggle to give ourselves permission to rest. Drawing from her own experiences with productivity, anxiety, and personal growth, Jess shares how she's been learning to step away from the need to always be doing something and become more comfortable with slowing down. She also explores the idea of a productivity wound, how staying busy can sometimes keep us from sitting with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, and why changing our relationship with rest may require more than simply managing our schedules better. In this episode, Jess talks about: Why resting can feel uncomfortable, even when you know you need itWhat a productivity wound is and how it can show up in everyday lifeWhy staying busy can sometimes become a way to avoid uncomfortable thoughts and emotionsHow to redefine what success and "enough" look likeHow to slow down in everyday moments without necessarily having to stop what you're doingHow to recognize feelings of guilt without automatically letting them dictate your choices Rest isn't something you have to earn by getting everything done or pushing yourself to the point of exhaustion. It's part of taking care of yourself. You can be ambitious, productive, and driven while also allowing yourself to slow down, enjoy your life, and simply be. Because you're allowed to be a human being, not just a human doing. 💛 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

  2. Oct 21

    97. What Happens When You Break Promises to Yourself (And How to Rebuild Self-Trust)

    In this episode, Jess is  talking about the connection between self-trust, confidence, and consistency — and why it might be the piece you've been missing. She shares how repeatedly breaking promises to yourself, setting unrealistic expectations, and letting your inner critic run the show can impact the way you see yourself.  Jess also talks about the difference between giving yourself grace and unintentionally talking yourself out of the things that matter to you. Because building self-trust doesn't mean following through perfectly or forcing yourself to push through everything. It's learning to make realistic commitments, recognize when you need to adjust, and trust yourself to come back when life gets messy. In this episode, Jess talks about: Why self-trust is the foundation for confidence and consistencyHow the promises you make to yourself shape the way you see yourselfThe sneaky ways your inner critic can show up — even when it sounds like it's giving you permission to restThe difference between breaking a promise and intentionally renegotiating oneHow unrealistic expectations can undermine your self-trustPractical ways to start building confidence by showing up for yourself You don't have to get everything right, never lose motivation, or follow through perfectly to become someone you can count on. You just have to start learning to trust yourself to figure it out, adjust, and 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

  3. Oct 7

    96. Is The Hardest Part of Prioritizing Yourself Asking for Help? Let's Talk About It!

    In this episode of Happiness with Jess, health coach Jess explores why so many women struggle to prioritize themselves—even when they know exactly what they need to feel better. For women who are balancing work, family, relationships, household responsibilities, and their own health, self-care can start to feel like just another thing on an already endless to-do list. Jess explores why the solution isn’t always better time management or more discipline. Sometimes, taking better care of yourself means asking for help, delegating, letting go of perfectionism, and allowing other people to support you. In this episode, Jess talks about: Why asking for help can feel so uncomfortableWhy receiving support can be just as difficult as asking for itWhy self-care doesn’t always mean adding another healthy habitLearning that being independent and being supported can coexist Because sometimes the healthiest thing you can do for yourself isn’t another healthy habit. Sometimes it’s asking for help. Jess also shares a personal story about learning to receive support and why letting someone else take care of you can be an important part of your health, relationships, and personal growth. 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

  4. Sep 23

    95. Recap of Hiking Half Dome

    In this episode, Jess recaps one of the craziest hikes she’s ever done: 17 miles through Yosemite National Park to the top of Half Dome. After having Half Dome on her bucket list for years, Jess unexpectedly got the opportunity to tackle it this year—and she’s sharing the full adventure, from getting their permits to climbing the infamous cables, and everything that happened along the way. More than just a hiking recap, this experience left Jess feeling incredibly grateful for her body and its strength and capability. It was a reminder that taking care of your body isn't just about how it looks—it’s about fueling it, challenging it, and being able to experience the things you've dreamed about. And, naturally, Jess is already thinking about what adventure might be next. 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

  5. Sep 2

    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

  6. Aug 19

    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

  7. Aug 5

    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 voice Whether 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

  8. Jul 22

    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

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Welcome to Happiness with Jess, your go-to space for transforming your health and happiness from the inside out. Jess is a holistic health 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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  • Creator
    Jess Knapp
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jess Knapp
  • Show Website
    Happiness with Jess