The Queen of Pep Talks
Hosted by mindset coach, motivational speaker and lifestyle influencer, Jessica Battle; "The Queen of Pep Talks" is a podcast for women who are ready to lose their bullsh*t excuses and start showing up in their lives to the best of their ability. Each week Jessica will bring you a series of pep talks, value packed episodes and beautiful conversations with clients and guests. Through Jessica's practical advice, she helps women improve their mindsets so they can become happier, healthier and more successful than ever before. This show is a must listen for the woman who is ready to get out of her own way and step outside of her comfort zone into the greatness she's meant for. XO
The Queen of Pep Talks
(#474) They Said Having a Boyfriend is Embarrassing.
In this episode of The Queen of Pep Talks, Jessica dives into the viral Vogue conversation claiming that “having a boyfriend is embarrassing” — and unpacks what this trend really says about modern relationships, identity, and women’s fears around being seen in their joy.
Jessica breaks down why so many women feel ashamed to share their relationships online, how past trauma impacts their visibility, and why healthy love is never something to hide. She also opens up about her own experience being in a safe, supportive partnership, offering powerful mindset shifts around joy, vulnerability, and letting yourself be loved well.
Listeners will walk away feeling empowered to celebrate their happiness, embrace emotional intimacy, and stop shrinking their joy to fit internet narratives.
Topics covered:
- The viral Vogue article + why people are calling relationships “embarrassing”
- Fear of visibility in modern dating
- Hyper-independence vs genuine empowerment
- Normalizing healthy, secure love
- Letting yourself be seen in your joy
- Why hiding happiness only hurts you
If you’re ready to rethink how you show up in love — this episode is a must-listen.
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