Nope, That's Not Normal

By: Jessica Thiefels
  • Summary

  • So much of what we consider normal in terms of our relationship to our body and food is NOT. Join us for bold, unapologetic conversations about the many ways disordered eating has seeped into our lives and how you can finally make shifts to break away from that way of being and thinking into freedom and joy. 

    Copyright 2025 Jessica Thiefels
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Episodes
  • Season 1 Close-Out: The Ripple Effect of Healing & Power of Small Changes
    Jan 23 2025

    In the season finale of 'Nope That's Not Normal', Jessica shares about the ripple effect of healing. In it, she shares about the many resources, modalities, and practices that have impacted her disordered eating journey—but that had seemingly nothing to do with her disordered eating. She talks about mindful self-compassion, the ripple effect of small changes, various therapeutic practices that have supported her, how to rewire negative thought patterns, and the significance of understanding one's past. Ultimately, Jessica encourages listeners to embrace their healing journey, reminding them that it takes time and that every step counts towards a more joyful and authentic life!

    • Connect with Nope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nopethatsnotnormal/
    • Connect with your host, Jessica, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicathiefels/

    Links mentioned:

    Mindful Self-Compassion Break

    Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook

    Radical Self Compassion

    The Feelings Wheel (from Feelings Found)

    The Four Agreements

    Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families

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    35 mins
  • Spoiler Alert: Ignoring Your Feelings Isn’t Working (Here's Why)
    Jan 15 2025

    In this episode of 'Nope, That's Not Normal', Jessica and Rae Thomas delve into the complexities of disordered eating, the emotional struggles surrounding food and body image and why feeling the feels is necessary. Rae shares her personal journey with food anxiety, the concept of introspective awareness, the consequences of avoiding emotions, and the significance of therapeutic relationships in the healing process. Remember ya’ll, you have to feel it to heal it—you just do!

    • Connect with Nope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicathiefels/
    • Connect with your host, Jessica, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nopethatsnotnormal/

    About Our Guest

    Rae Thomas is the Chief Clinical Officer of Feelings Found, a women-owned company creating tangible tools for emotional exploration. Rae also sees clients as a licensed therapist through her private practice. She enjoys long hikes in the mountains and tending to her many house plants.

    • Feelingsfound.com
    • https://www.instagram.com/feelingsfoundco/
    • https://www.tiktok.com/@feelingsfound
    • https://www.youtube.com/@feelingsfoundco

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    43 mins
  • The Weekly Ramble: 5 Simple Habits to Create Sweet, Sweet Freedom
    Jan 13 2025

    In this episode of 'Nope That's Not Normal', Jessica shares super simple habits to support healing and self-compassion—that anyone can do. She emphasizes the importance of mindful moments, empowering mantras, and untangling yourself from your food and body beliefs (that were never yours to begin with!). If you’re looking for some simple tools to support your healing journey—or kick it off—this is the episode for you.

    • Connect with Nope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicathiefels/
    • Connect with your host, Jessica, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nopethatsnotnormal/

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    26 mins

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