Listen & Be Inspired

The Hoop It Out Podcast

Real stories, real transformation. Jean Hooper shares the journey of how a $6 hula hoop changed everything — physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

Your Weekly Dose of Joy

Every episode is a conversation straight from the heart. Whether Jean is sharing her own story, talking about the 250,000 kids she taught in the inner cities of LA, or recapping her 6-city tour — you'll leave every episode feeling like you can do anything.

All Episodes

I AM Someone — The Story That Started It All
01
InspirationOctober 14, 202638 min

I AM Someone — The Story That Started It All

Jean shares the moment she stopped waiting for permission and decided to show up fully as herself. The story behind Eat, Pray, Hoop and why she believes every single person has a gift worth sharing.

The $6 Hula Hoop That Changed My Life
02
MovementOctober 7, 202642 min

The $6 Hula Hoop That Changed My Life

It wasn't a gym membership or a personal trainer. It was a $6 hula hoop from a discount store. Jean breaks down exactly how hooping 3x a week with a water-weighted wave hoop transformed her body — and her confidence.

250,000 Kids and One Hula Hoop
03
CommunitySeptember 30, 202645 min

250,000 Kids and One Hula Hoop

Jean takes us inside the inner cities of Los Angeles, where she brought joy, movement, and self-belief to a quarter million children — one hoop at a time. What she learned from those kids changed her forever.

Eat to Heal — Food as Medicine
04
RecipesSeptember 23, 202636 min

Eat to Heal — Food as Medicine

Jean dives into the nutrition side of her wellness journey — the foods that fueled her transformation, her anti-inflammatory kitchen staples, and why she believes what you eat is just as important as how you move.

On the Road — The 6-City Tour
05
InspirationSeptember 16, 202650 min

On the Road — The 6-City Tour

Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri and beyond. Jean recaps her 6-city hula hoop tour — the people she met, the stages she stood on, and the moment she realized her dream was already happening.

Pray — Finding the Spiritual Side of Movement
06
SpiritualSeptember 9, 202640 min

Pray — Finding the Spiritual Side of Movement

Movement is prayer. Jean explores the spiritual dimension of hooping — how stillness, rhythm, and intention can become a form of meditation — and why she believes the body and soul are always connected.

Never miss an episode

Subscribe wherever you listen and get new episodes every Tuesday morning.

Eat, Pray, Hoop

A place to eat well, pray deeply, and hoop joyfully — your weekly destination for purpose, passion, and becoming who you're meant to be.

Community

Ready to start your next chapter? Join thousands on the journey.

Join the Journey

© 2026 Eat, Pray, Hoop. All rights reserved.

"Your next chapter starts here."