The Dear Body Podcast

Today's guest, Mary Jelkovsky, is back, and we're diving into something so many of us know all too well—feeling lost, lonely, and realizing that making friends as an adult is HARD. We chat about how significant life transitions and healing your relationship with food and body image can throw you into an existential crisis. Seriously, who hasn't asked, "WTF just happened?" or "Who am I?"
Mary gives us the tea on her journey from battling food and body image issues to becoming a self-love queen, hosting retreats, writing books, and blowing up on social media. We break down the nuances of adulthood, recovery, and the awkward "I'm lost" phase, and why building community as an adult is so damn hard.
Whether you're trying to level up your relationships, figure out who you are, or start a self-love journey, this episode is packed with practical tips, personal stories, and wisdom from two gals who are very much so *still* figuring it out.
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Connect with Mary:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryscupofteaa
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maryscupoftea
Mary's Cup Of Tea Podcast: https://maryscupoftea.com/podcast/
Mary's Self-Love Retreats: https://maryscupoftea.com/retreats
Grab a copy of her Self-Love Books:
The Gift Of Self-Love Workbook: https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love
100 Days Of Self-Love Guided Journal: https://maryscupoftea.com/100-days-of-self-love
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A few weeks ago, I threw up a Q&A box on my Instagram stories, and one submission was an immediate screenshot and save moment: “I literally feel like I am eating so much and just don’t feel full.” (thank you to the woman who submitted it) I knew right then and there this had to be a pod episode.
I’ve been there—three different times in my life, actually—and I was clueless as to why this was happening.
So today on the pod, I chat about my experiences with this feeling, what I ended up learning about why you can be eating enough and still not feel full, and how I eventually got to a place where I could feel and honor my fullness with very little effort.
You'll also hear me chat about:
The various physical, psychological, behavioral, and biological reasons you can eat and still may not feel your fullness 
My clean eating / high volume foods era 
My transition to flexible dieting and macro counting and how it initially felt liberating until it became suffocating 
My doubts with intuitive eating
What the beginning of my intuitive eating journey felt like 
Extreme hunger and feeling insatiable
The journey of rebuilding trust with food and my body
How I eventually was able to feel my fullness
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Today, we're tackling a super common question: How do you tell the difference between physical hunger and emotional hunger? But did you know there are actually four different types of hunger? Understanding these can help transform your eating habits and your relationship with food.
In this episode, I break down the four types of hunger and share:
The subtle clues that reveal which type of hunger you’re experiencing.
How knowing this can change your eating habits for the better.
The key to reducing stress and anxiety around food.
The surprising truth about emotional eating – it’s not what you think!
We’ll also dive into why keeping regular eating intervals can be a game-changer for your energy and hormone levels, and how it helps you avoid those impulsive eating moments. Plus, we’ll explore how to create positive memories with food without the guilt.
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Timestamps:
[00:01:33] Fear of Hunger
[00:02:55] Different Types of Hunger
[00:05:06] Emotional Hunger
[00:11:24] Practical Hunger
[00:13:54] Taste Hunger and Pleasure
[00:21:11] Validity of Different Types Hunger Types

Alright, my fellow goal-driven baddies, today we're tackling that annoying inner critic. You know the one. She's an energy vampire and if you have goals or want to improve your relationship with food, your body and yourself, theres simply no time for negative self-talk. In this episode, I am sharing 5 game-changing tips to silence the negative self-talk and reclaim your power.
You'll learn how to:
Reframe those toxic thoughts and take back control
Practice gratitude to keep your vibe high
Surround yourself with positive energy and cut out the noise
Use visual reminders and killer playlists to boost your mindset
Master your social circle to elevate your mental game
If you need a little motivation and support to break free from the negativity and step into your most empowered, grounded and confident self, this one is must listen. Share this episode with a friend who needs a boost, and don't forget to leave a review—your support means everything! Let’s do this.
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Introduction
[00:01:30] Overcoming negative self-talk
[00:01:47] Camping adventures and anxious thoughts
[00:06:18] Unexpected visit from a park ranger
[00:08:52] The power of reframing
[00:13:59] Importance of reframing for personal growth
[00:18:08] Practicing the three good things exercise
[00:25:11] Utilizing music for vibe check
[00:27:07] Visual reminders for combating negative self-talk

During my pregnancy, I was obsessed with listening to positive birth stories and imagining what my own would be like and I'm so excited to share it all with you today. I recap all the nitty gritty details from the highs and lows of pregnancy to the unexpected twists and turns of my labor and delivery!
In this episode you'll hear:
How I decided between birthing at-home, in a birth center or at the hospital
What resources, courses, and classes *we* took to prepare 
What expectations I had of my husband
The really important conversations we had before getting pregnant
How long it took for me to get pregnant
Tips for morning sickness
How we did our gender reveal 
Why we chose to hire a doula 
What my birth wishes were 
My attempt to go unmedicated
All my desperate attempts to induce labor
How hypnobirthing helped me
The challenges I faced with my baby's position
What contractions / back labor felt like 
What I used for pain management during labor 
How I advocated for myself
And what happened immediately after delivery
I delve into the various stages of my pregnancy, the preparations my husband and I made, and the intense emotions that accompanied the journey. Despite the unexpected twists, the birth of my son was a profound and empowering experience.
This episode is not just a recount of my birth story but also a tribute to the incredible support from my husband, my doula, and my medical team. Whether you're a soon-to-be mom, a new mom, or someone who loves birth stories, I hope my journey brings you insight, hope, and maybe even some excitement for your own path to motherhood.
Links to things mentioned in the show:
Use Code 'JESSIJEAN' for 10% OFF >> The Birth Class For Couples - by Balanced Families. This course was a GAME-CHANGER for my husband and I and helped us understand our options for various ways of birthing, how to prepare for birth during pregnancy, labor 101, knowing our options / how to advocate for ourselves, pain management techniques, what to expect immediately after baby is born, and how your partner can best show up for YOU. It was AMAZZZZZING! 
Expectful App - I loved the pregnancy and birth focused meditations, visualizations, and the hypnobirthing audio course inside this app.
Super Soft 'Lila' Labor Gown - I wanted to be as comfy as possible during labor and this gown was incredibly soft. I loved it! 
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Excitement and preparation
[00:02:48] Beginning the journey motherhood
[00:03:45] Conversations we had before getting pregnant
[00:07:14] Tips for morning sickness
[00:12:19] Finding the @balanced.birth.couple on Instagram
[00:16:10] Seeking support: hiring a doula
[00:17:10] Navigating pregnancy challenges
[00:20:40] Our private gender reveal
[00:22:56] Addressing gender preferences
[00:23:37] Pregnancy anxiety
[00:27:29] Exploring birthing options
[00:31:29] Creating my birth wishes sheet
[00:39:42] Induction attempts and expectations
[00:43:07] Onset of labor (back labor…ouffff)
[00:53:07] Decision for epidural relief
[00:56:00] Challenges with baby’s position
[00:59:47] Joyful arrival of baby Marcus Andy
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