📌GET THE BOOK: LIT: Life Ignition Tools: Use Nature's Playbook to Energize Your Brain, Spark Ideas, and Ignite Action In this episode of 'Drama Free Healthy Living with Jess Cording,' host and registered dietician Jess Cording interviews Dr. Jeff Karp, a Harvard Medical School professor and MIT bioengineer. They delve into how to leverage brain pow…

📌Check out The Feelings Journal: amberrae.com/feelings-journal In this episode of Drama Free Healthy Living with Jess Cording, host and registered dietitian Jess Cording discusses the power of journaling with Amber Rae, an international best-selling author, speaker, and journaling expert. Rae shares her journey with journaling from childhood and it…

In this solo episode, I delve into the relationship between tiredness and food cravings. Have you ever wondered why exhaustion seems to influence our appetite so dramatically? Let's explore the science. In this episode, I get into: The Connection Between Fatigue and Food Cravings The Pitfalls of High-Sugar, High-Carb Food Strategies for Managing Fa…

📌Check out the Hormone Balance Bible HERE In this episode of Drama Free Healthy Living, host Jess Cording interviews Dr. Shawn Tassone, a recognized expert in gynecology and obstetrics, known as America's holistic gynecologist. As the first physician double board certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Integrative Medicine, …

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Frances Largeman-Roth is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, a New York Times best selling author and nationally recognized nutrition and wellness expert. Frances is the author of Feed the Belly: The Pregnant Mom's Healthy Eating Guide and Eating In Color: Delicious, Healthy Recipes for You and Your Family. She is also the co-author of the bestsel…

Have you noticed how easy it is to give your time away, even if it means committing to doing things you don’t really want to do? In this solo podcast episode, I explore the topic of time stress and its implications on our overall well-being. If you find yourself stressed about the many demands made of your time and worried about how you’ll be able …

Julia Borelli, the founder of ALLAY, brings a fresh and innovative approach to the non-alcoholic wine industry. As a health and wellness enthusiast with a deep passion for wine, Julia's journey began with her personal experience of taking a break from alcohol. This led her to explore the world of non-alcoholic beverages and identify a gap in the ma…

In this solo episode, I share some important mental and physical health effects of trauma to be aware of. I also talk about the inspiration behind my group coaching program, The Trauma Warrior’s Toolbox, and how it’s designed to support trauma recovery. You can check out the course here or visit JessicaCordingNutrition.com for details.…

Dr. Uma Naidoo, a leading expert in nutritional psychiatry, joins me for this episode of Drama-Free Healthy Living. With her warm and approachable style, Dr. Naidoo dives into the fascinating topic of nutrition and its impact on anxiety management. As the author of the highly acclaimed book, "This Is Your Brain on Food," and her latest release, "Ca…

Demi and Randy are a dynamic husband and wife duo who have been working side by side as entrepreneurs for over 20 years. With their wealth of experience in running businesses, homeschooling their daughters, and maintaining a healthy marriage, they have truly become a power couple. Demi's background as a hairstylist and makeup artist brings a creati…

Every year during my birthday week, I like to share some reflections from the past year. Rather than doing a “38 things for 38” (who has time for that?), inspired by other podcasts and articles I’ve seen on this theme, I decided to share on 12 lessons I’ve learned or leaned into in the past 12 months. As you’ll hear in the podcast, the 12 lessons I…

Elise Museles is a certified eating psychology and nutrition expert, creator of the Food Story Method and platform, and host of the popular podcast Once Upon a Food Story. As an author, speaker, and mind-body eating coach, Elise’s mission is to empower people to create a healthier relationship with food and their bodies by changing what’s on their …

Linda began her Sports Muscular Therapy Practice in 1984 specializing in rehabilitation and recovery work with professional, Olympic, and amateur athletes. In addition to her Bodywork Practice, Linda is also a Certified Yoga Instructor, a Melt Method Instructor, a Gyrotonic/Gyrokinesis Trainer, a Master Breath/ Meditation Coach and trainer voluntee…

Do you want to regain control over your life and avoid burnout? Are you searching for a solution that will enable you to achieve a greater sense of self-awareness and effectively address burnout? Join us as Dr. Neha Sangwan shares the key to preventing and managing burnout, allowing you to reclaim your life and find a renewed sense of balance and f…

Does this sound familiar? You're constantly searching for ways to improve your mental well-being but feel like you're hitting a dead end. Maybe you've been told to simply think positive or just relax, but those actions haven't brought you the relief you desperately crave. The pain of feeling stuck in a cycle of negative emotions and struggles with …

If you're feeling stuck in a cycle of negative self-talk and self-sabotage, constantly trying different strategies for personal growth without seeing any lasting change, then you are not alone! Many individuals struggle to integrate their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, leading to a lack of progress and a sense of frustration. In this episode, w…

In today’s solo podcast episode I share 5 things that every burned out caregiver needs to hear and reflect on my experience of caring for my dad during his pancreatic cancer journey, which I share in my book, The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver’s Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep. Know someone who would benefit from this episo…

Today’s guest is Manisha Thakor. For over 30 years, Manisha has been a counsel and guide to countless individuals seeking to establish sound financial footing. Her unyielding dedication towards women's economic empowerment has been recognized nationwide, attracting attention from the likes of The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and CNN, am…

I love having people from the health and fitness world join me on the podcast, so it was a complete pleasure to chat with Kevin Curry. Kevin is an entrepreneur, thought leader in the health and fitness world, and founder of FitMenCook, where you’ll find recipes and meal plans among other great resources. In this episode, Kevin and I discuss: How th…

Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with rockstar registered dietitian, Cory Ruth. A PCOS and women's health expert, Cory is also the founder of The Women's Dietitian (and Instagram account @thewomensdietitian), a private practice and digital platform for women seeking nutrition support for hormone balance, PCOS, fertility, and weight management…

I really enjoy speaking with fellow Registered Dietitians on this podcast, and you’ll get some quality RD chat in today’s episode. Today, I'm sharing time with celebrity dietitian, nutrition therapist and author Kim Shapira. In her new book, What You’re Really Hungry For, Kim shares six simple rules that will help change your relationship with food…

I really enjoy inviting company founders to the podcast because there is so much to learn from their experience building their dream businesses, and today’s guest is no exception. I am speaking with Michael Yewdell, who is the Chief Sales Officer of BEAM be amazing, a health and wellness brand focused on having a meaningful impact on people's lives…

Today, I have the privilege of speaking with returning podcast guest Dr. Uma Naidoo. Dr. Uma is a Harvard University trained psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist; she is also the national bestselling author of This Is Your Brain On Food, where she explains the ways in which food contributes to our mental health and how a diet c…

In this podcast episode, I chat with Dr. Emily Morse, who is a renowned sex therapist and host of the award-winning relationship podcast, “Sex with Emily.” Emily is a MasterClass instructor on sex and communication and has been profiled in The New York Times, Forbes, and Men’s Health, and has been featured by The Today Show, Conan, Entertainment To…

This week on the podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with Christine Yu, a lifelong athlete, yoga instructor and award-winning journalist whose work focuses on the intersection of sports science and women athletes. Christine’s new book, Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes, looks at the ways in which women have been neglect…

This week I’m revisiting a solo episode in which I share one of the most powerful self-care tools that's been a game changer for me as well as my patients and clients over the years: putting your own name on your calendar. In this episode I break down why this is important and how to make it a habit to schedule yourself in. This one is a must-liste…

It is such a treat to share today’s podcast episode with you. I am speaking with Elizabeth Pearson, an executive career coach who specializes in helping women navigate job changes, find a path to success in male-dominated fields, and launch their own companies. In addition to being a career coach, Elizabeth is the author of Career Confinement: How …

I’m delighted to share this podcast episode with you. I’m chatting with Todd McCullough, the founder of TMAC FITNESS, a home fitness program that helps people get their mind and body in shape. As you’ll hear in the podcast, Todd’s fitness program is centered around 20-minute workouts followed by a brief meditation. These 3-20s, as Todd calls his un…

In today’s podcast episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Maren Jensen, the co-founder of Glow Beauty Fuel, a beauty protein bar company focused on using premium, consciously-sourced ingredients to enhance one’s outer beauty from within, increase vitality, and nourish the body and spirit. Maren’s passion for sustainable health – using food a…

This week’s episode of the Drama-Free Healthy Living podcast is all about drama! Specifically, I’m chatting about drama addiction with psychologist Dr. Scott Lyons. Dr. Lyons is the author of Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others. You can find Dr. Scott Lyons on his website and Instagram. In this episode w…

In today’s podcast episode, I’m joined by Chelsea Leyland, the co-founder of Looni, a new menstrual health product and platform dedicated to elevating the menstrual cycle and democratizing body literacy. The closed dialogue around menstrual cycles has led so many women to struggle in silence. The conversation needs to be opened with a new approach …

When you’re caught up in caring for someone else, it’s easy to overlook your own health and wellbeing. In this solo episode I share 8 different warning signs that caregiving is impacting your health — and what to do about it. For more information you can read a blog post I wrote on this topic for Speak Up Women by visiting SpeakUpWomen.com/blog. Yo…

Being diagnosed with cancer can cause crippling anxiety and make the journey difficult to navigate, but you can still find hope and healing. Today’s podcast guest, Kendall Carriere has been there, and here she shares about how she was able to push through the anxiety and get back on a healthy track after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. …

In today’s podcast episode, we have a very special guest, Dr. Gloria Mark. Dr. Mark has published over 150 papers in the top journals and conferences in the fields of human-computer interactions (HCI) and Computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW). In a world where we’re expected to be available 24/7 in both our professional and personal lives, it …

Trying to eat healthfully but constantly on the go? I’ve got you covered. In my book, The Farewell Tour, A Caregiver’s Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition,and Better Sleep, I have a whole section about what to eat when you’re feeling overwhelmed to help you feel better and also how to simplify healthy eating when life is nuts. In this solo p…

In today’s podcast episode, we have OneFirelight Certified Dance instructor and Certified Pre- and Post-Natal specialist Meredith Therrien to discuss the joy that exercise brings! We often focus on all of the physical advantages of exercise but there are so many mental benefits as well. Exercise helps energize the body and helps us find focus in ev…

In this podcast episode, mental health advocate and the award-winning author Sarah Fay returns to discuss the release of the paperback edition of her book, Pathological, as well as her next project, The Recovery Movement, a deeper exploration of mental health and sharing other people’s stories of their road to recovery. This book challenges the neg…

In this short and sweet solo episode, I share a few of my go-to tips for dealing with unsolicited advice that I share in my book, The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver’s Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep. While the tips in this episode were inspired by my experience as a caregiver for my father, they can be used for all kinds of…

Today’s podcast episode is all about reclaiming our mind-body connection, and double-board-certified medical doctor, nutrition expert, and author Amy Shah is here to help us do it. It’s no secret that the modern diet industry and food environment have hijacked us and left our hunger a bit effed up. Amy’s new book, I’M SO EFFING HUNGRY (Harvest; Feb…

In today’s podcast episode, Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, cookbook author and founder of Maya Feller Nutrition, is joining us to discuss an anti-bias, inclusive, culturally sensitive approach to nutrition, an area that the nutrition field has historically missed the mark on. Maya specializes in nutrition for chronic diseases and is a nationally recogni…

Trigger warning: This episode mentions sexual assault and rape In this solo podcast episode, I share about my experience of navigating PTSD related to sexual assault, why I stayed quiet for almost 20 years, and what helped me heal. A few of the key things I focus on include: -The importance of blood sugar balance in stress response -Foods with spec…

In today’s podcast episode, multi-hyphenate TV host and on-air contributor, bestselling author, food blogger and media personality Samah Dada is partnering with founder of Allara, Rachel Blank to discuss everything PCOS. PCOS is a hormonal condition that affects nearly 1 in 10 women of reproductive age and the experience leading up to and following…

Feel like you have no time for exercise? In this solo episode, I share tips for making time for movement even when you feel like you have no time. I talk about: -Reframing your motivation to work out -Ditching the “all or nothing” mindset -Ways to work activity into a busy day -The best types of movement for different emotional states Want more? Vi…

In today’s episode, I speak with Sarah Galletti, founder of Tattooed Chef. We're diving into Sarah's rich history with working with food and the inspiring details of how she turned her dreams (yes, literally a dream) into an actual business. Join us as Sarah shares her advice on how to navigate building a brand that reflects the ultimate form of se…

Feeling like your coffee intake is out of control? Oh man, have I been there. In today’s solo episode I share my experience with realizing I was consuming dangerously high amounts of caffeine and the exact process I used to cut back without feeling miserable. In this episode I share: -What is considered a safe amount of caffeine -Sources of caffein…

In today’s episode I interview Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board certified OB-GYN who has devoted her adult life to women's health. When she began to experience the changes of menopause and mid-life weight gain, she created her online program, The Galveston Diet. We talk about: -The inspiration and science behind the Galveston Diet -Why weight loss ca…

Out with the old, and hello to the new! In today's single episode, we'll look at what to let go of in the New Year. Yes, setting goals will always be important but we also need to make space for what we want and to let go of the things that are not serving us. So, we’re taking a deep dive into recognizing when you’re falling into that upholding kin…

In today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Sara Reardon, a pelvic floor physical therapy and board-certified women's health specialist. Sara has specialized in the treatment of pelvic floor health, pregnancy and postpartum recovery for over 16 years. She is the founder of The Vagina Whisperer, an online platform for pelvic floor education and exercise an…

In this solo episode I talk about how we can use everyday rituals to improve and maintain our wellbeing. I also share a few of my own go-to rituals and how they have served me through the years. Sign up for my newsletter for more health and wellness content, special deals, and more. Enjoy a free guide to flexible meal planning as a thank-you for si…