• essica emphasizes how giving yourself permission—to feel, to rest, to say no—can shift you from reacting impulsively to responding intentionally.

• Boundaries as Self-Respect: She shares her personal journey in learning to protect her energy and how boundary-setting has been essential to her healing and empowerment.

• Turning Pain into Purpose: Jessica’s lived experiences with trauma, addiction, and recovery have fueled her passion for advocacy, journaling, and youth empowerment through workshops.

• Emotional Regulation Tools: From breathwork exercises to the “24-hour pause” rule, Jessica offers practical tools to manage emotional triggers and create space before responding.

• Authenticity Over Perfection: Jessica and Matina reflect on the strength in showing up authentically, embracing flaws, and resisting the pressure to have it all figured out.

Join us for an engaging conversation as Jessica Compton shares insights on how self-permission and emotional awareness can lead to empowerment and peace.

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About Jessica Compton:

Jessica Compton is a resilient and passionate advocate whose life has been shaped by complex trauma, addiction recovery, and mental health challenges including ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Arrested four times and having overcome significant personal struggles, Jessica has transformed her experiences into a mission of hope and healing. Since 2007, she has worked closely with at-risk youth, bringing empathy, honesty, and support to those who need it most. In April 2017, she founded Tree of Stars, a platform dedicated to mental health awareness, storytelling, and creative expression. As Director, she leads with heart and authenticity. Jessica is also a creative soul who has explored many artistic outlets, with writing standing out as her favorite form of expression.

Follow Jessica on Instagram: @treeofstarspodcast