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Welcome to a deeply heartfelt episode of The Amberly Lago Show. In this powerful and emotional conversation, I sit down with the incredible Jessica Smith Moyer, wellness and leadership coach, speaker, and woman of deep faith who has walked through unimaginable loss and still chooses to lead with strength, compassion, and purpose. Jessica's story is one of resilience in its truest form. From navigating an eating disorder at a young age to facing the devastating diagnosis and loss of her infant son, she has experienced the kind of grief that changes you forever. And yet, through it all, she has found a way to turn her pain into purpose and her story into a source of hope for others. In this episode, we talk about grief, healing, burnout, and what it really means to lead yourself well in every area of your life, body, mind, and spirit. Jessica shares how she moved through seasons of survival, how she learned to ask for help, and how she created a framework that now helps other women rebuild their lives with intention and strength. We also dive into topics so many women struggle with but don't always talk about openly, including body image, identity, emotional health, and the pressure to "hold it all together." This conversation is honest, vulnerable, and deeply inspiring. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure how to keep going after life knocks you down, this episode will remind you that healing is possible, growth is available, and you don't have to walk through it alone. We Discuss: • Jessica's journey through eating disorders and body image struggles • The diagnosis and loss of her son and navigating deep grief • Living in survival mode and learning how to move forward • Turning pain into purpose through advocacy and impact • The importance of asking for help and not suffering in silence • Her wellness framework for healing body, mind, and spirit • The role of movement, nutrition, and environment in overall health • Burnout and how to recognize when it's time to make a change • Practical ways to start rebuilding your life one step at a time • Why investing in yourself is essential for growth and healing Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Jessica Smith Moyer 03:20 Jessica's background and early life journey 08:45 Struggles with eating disorder and identity 14:30 The diagnosis of her son and emotional impact 20:10 Navigating grief and loss 27:05 Living in survival mode and finding strength 33:40 Turning pain into purpose and helping others 40:15 Wellness framework and self-leadership 46:20 The importance of movement and energy 52:10 Burnout and making life changes To Connect With Jessica Smith Moyer: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessmoyer/ Website https://www.jessica-moyer.com/ To Connect With Me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation/ Coaching Program https://go.amberlylago.com/ Website https://amberlylago.com/ My favorite for gut health & wellness https://plexusworldwide.com/?sponsor=Amberlylago My MAKE Wellness link https://meet.makewellness.com/?referral=521698 Unstoppable Success Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unstoppable-success-summit-2026-breaking-chains-building-dreams-tickets-1968268162057?aff=oddtdtcreator Become a sponsor https://go.amberlylago.com/uss2026-sponsors/ Joy Through the Journey https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Through-Journey-Amberly-Lago Listen to The Amberly Lago Show https://amberlylago.com/podcast/ Subscribe so you never miss an episode!
