Show Notes
In this deeply personal episode I sit down with Jess — a health, life and mindset coach, to trace her journey from long-term emotional work and a hysterectomy through an unexpected ovarian cancer diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy, and powerful breakthroughs in self-love, creativity and life direction.
Jess shares how the Release work helped her process trauma and physical symptoms, how intuition and community supported her treatment choices, and how she reclaimed creativity and vision through the hardest 18 months of her life.
A brave, honest conversation about falling apart and putting yourself back together; physically, emotionally and creatively. If Jess’s story resonates, listen in, and consider the small consistent practices that support both healing and the life you want to create.
Today we explore:
Emotional processing can reduce physical symptoms and support recovery: Jess’ nausea and other symptoms reduced after doing the Release work. Integrating intuition, medical guidance and complementary support (naturopathy, nutrition, mindset) helped Jess make treatment decisions that felt aligned to her. Group space and coached emotional tools (quick releases, written dumps, boundary work) provided practical coping strategies during medical uncertainty and chemo. Trauma, grief and big life change can catalyse clarity: through this challenge Jess clarified values, deepened self-love, and reclaimed creative purpose. Desire statements, small rituals, and embodied gratitude supported resilience and practical outcomes (including business transitions and personal goals).
Who this episode is for:
Anyone navigating chronic health issues, major surgery, or cancer treatment. Coaches, healers, and helpers who want to see how to receive support while supporting others. Listeners curious about the intersection of emotional work, intuitive decision-making, and conventional medical care. People considering structured emotional-processing programs like Release.
Links & Next Steps:
Join the Release waitlist & learn about the new way to enter the Release world:
https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/release-course
*Integration support is now included before live rounds begin
The video as mentioned on Endometriosis: https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/endometriosis
Connect with Jess:
Instagram: @jess.eastwood.coaching
Jess's Website: https://www.jesseastwood.com/
If you have questions about Release or whether it’s right for you, you can reach out via social media
Instagram: @theartoflisteningtoyourbody
Facebook: @drjinong (personal) or @theartoflisteningtoyourbody
Websites: https://drjinong.com/ and https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/
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