Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording

Episode Description: If you've been feeling a little… maxed out lately—and you can tell you're still doing things out of momentum, not meaning—this episode is for you. In this solo episode, I'm sharing why I'm hitting pause on the podcast for now. Not because I don't love it, and not because it didn't matter. But because my life has changed so much since I started this show in 2019, and I'm realiz...

Episode Description: If you're heading into 2026 feeling a little stretched thin—like you're carrying too much, trying too hard, or overthinking every next step—this episode is for you. Today's conversation is all about release, not in a dramatic "new year, new you" way, but in a practical, gentle, real-life way. Because sometimes the most supportive thing you can do for your health, your energy,...

📌Try the ReuLay app for mindset shifts ( www.reulay.com ); email solutions@reulay.com for a free 3-month subscription   👉In this episode of the Drama Free Healthy Living Podcast, host Jess Cording interviews Dr. Srini Pillay, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and executive coach, about harnessing brain science for better focus, overcoming fear, managing stress, and integrating crea...

📌Make sure to check out Piper & Mint PJs on www.piperandmint.com 👉 Jackie Hutson is a wife, mom to two energetic, sports-loving boys, and a founder who seems to live life in motion—in all the best ways. She plays in a competitive tennis league, loves diving into business and entrepreneurship, and brings an easy, grounded optimism into everything she does. Her entrepreneurial spark lit up early:...

Episode Description In this solo episode, we're unpacking what really happens to your metabolism during the holidays and why it's not as dramatic or disastrous as the internet makes it seem. Instead of stressing over travel, late nights, celebrations, and all the festive food, we'll look at how small, doable habits can help you feel steady, nourished, and grounded through the season. You'll get a...

📌Make sure to check out Pvolve at www.pvolve.com 👉 In this episode of Drama Free Healthy Living, host Jess Cording interviews Dr. Jessica Shepherd and Rachel Katzman about the innovative approaches in women's fitness today. They explore the benefits of functional fitness for improving posture, reducing back pain, and boosting energy. Dr. Shepherd shares her personal journey with functional fitne...

Episode Description In this solo episode, I dive into why a nourishing breakfast does so much more than just "start your day." It helps stabilize blood sugar, support hormone balance, and fuel your metabolism—especially for women over 35. If you've ever skipped breakfast or relied on a granola bar and coffee to get by, this episode will help you rethink what your mornings can look like. You'll lea...

📌Make sure to check out the book High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy 👉 Judith Joseph, MD, MBA, is a Columbia-trained psychiatrist and the founder of and chief investigator at Manhattan Behavioral Medicine, New York City's premier clinical research site, a clinical assistant professor in child and adolescent psychiatry at NYU Langone Medical Center in Manhattan,...

Episode Description: It's been a while since I've done a solo episode, and this felt like the right moment to sit down and share a little life update. A lot has changed for me this year — some of it amazing, some of it challenging, and plenty of it somewhere in between. In this episode, I'm talking about what day-to-day life looks like right now, how I'm finding my footing in a new season, and the...

Episode Description: You know those days when you wake up tired, and before you know it, you're reaching for coffee, donuts, chips, anything to keep going? You're not imagining it—and you're definitely not lacking willpower. When you're running on empty, there are real changes happening in your body that make cravings stronger and energy harder to manage. In this episode, we'll unpack what's reall...

Episode Description: In this solo episode of The Drama-Free Healthy Living Podcast, we're talking about something we've all dealt with but don't always know how to manage: hanger — that fiery mix of hunger and irritability that can completely throw off your day. I'm sharing some of my favorite tools from my book, The Little Book of Game Changers: 50 Healthy Habits for Managing Stress & Anxiety, to...

Episode Description: In this solo episode, I'm walking you through one of my favorite tools for simplifying healthy eating. Instead of obsessing over numbers or feeling paralyzed by food rules, I'm sharing an easy way to build balanced meals and snacks without the stress. I call it the Overthink-Proof Plate—a flexible, judgment-free framework I've been using with clients and patients for years. Yo...

Episode Description: Loneliness doesn't always show up with warning signs. Sometimes it's loud. Other times, it's that quiet urge to fill an online cart you don't need, or the weird heaviness of a free weekend with nothing on the calendar.  In this solo episode of The Drama-Free Healthy Living Podcast, let's talk about the very human experience of feeling disconnected—and what to actually do about...

Episode Description: It's easy to tell ourselves we'll move "when things calm down." But let's be honest—life rarely slows down on its own. In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the all or nothing mindset that keeps so many of us from moving our bodies in a way that actually feels supportive. Whether you're in a busy season, feeling low on energy, or just trying to figure out how movement can re...

Episode Description: Transitions—big or small—have a way of shaking up everything we thought we had figured out. In this solo episode, I'm opening up about a deeply personal season of change—from healing after surgery to embracing motherhood through surrogacy after a long and challenging fertility journey. I'm not just sharing the milestones—I'm talking about the messy middle, the identity shifts,...

📌Make sure to check out Maggie's new book 'The MIND Diet: A Scientific Approach to Enhancing Brain Function' https://amzn.to/4je5NPt 📌 Also check out The United States of Arugula https://amzn.to/3Qvw0Me   👉 In this episode of the Drama Free Healthy Living, Maggie Moon, a Columbia University-educated, culinary school-trained registered dietitian, and bestselling author, shares her journey and ex...

📌Get innovative & effective vaginal healthcare, powered by our state-of-the-art vaginal microbiome test: check out EVVY  https://www.evvy.com/ 📌EVVY on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evvy/?hl=en   👉In this episode of the Drama Free Healthy Living Podcast, host Jess Cording dives into women's health with Priyanka Jain, co-founder and CEO of Evvy, and Kate McLean, Evvy's lead medical directo...

📌Make sure to check out the new book 'The Ambition Tramp: How To Stop Chasing and Start Living' https://www.amazon.com/Ambition-Trap-Chasing-Start-Living/dp/0593655303   👉In this episode of the Drama Free Healthy Living Podcast, host Jess Cording welcomes business and career coach Amina AlTai to discuss her new book, 'The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living.' Amina shares her per...

In this solo episode, I'm opening up about something we all bump into from time to time: that frustrating, foggy, can't-quite-move-forward feeling. Yep—feeling stuck. Whether it's your wellness routine, career path, or life in general, I'm sharing some powerful mindset shifts that can help you get back into motion—without overhauling your entire life. We'll explore why small actions matter, how sh...

📌Check out Dr. Joan's web page here https://blogs.bu.edu/salge/ 👉In this episode of 'Drama Free Healthy Living with Jess Cording,' Jess interviews Dr. Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND ,  a nutrition professor at Boston University, award-winning podcast host, and prolific author. Dr. Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND, is a nutrition professor at Boston University (BU), sought after speak...

Episode Description: Protein isn't just about building muscle—it's essential for stabilizing blood sugar, keeping you full longer, and supporting the building and retention of lean muscle mass, which plays a huge role in metabolism. It also helps maintain cell structure and is involved in countless processes that keep your body functioning at its best. But knowing why protein matters is one thing—...

Episode Description:  Grab your weights and your whey protein, because in this solo episode, we're diving into a topic that resonates deeply with many of us—why muscle mass is a necessity, particularly for women over 35. Together, we'll unpack the critical role of muscle in maintaining our metabolic health and how the inevitable hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause don't have to be a...

📌Make sure to check out HiYo https://drinkhiyo.com/ Hiyo's mindful social tonics are mindfully crafted with organic adaptogens, natural nootropics, and functional botanicals to be the better-than-alcohol alternative 👉In this episode of Drama Free Healthy Living, host Jess Cording speaks with George Youmans, co-founder of HiYo, a non-alcoholic beverage company. George shares the origin story of H...

Ever realize it's 3 PM and all you've had is coffee and maybe a handful of something from the pantry? It happens. Lunch tends to be the meal that gets skipped, rushed, or thrown together last minute. But if you've been feeling drained, distracted, or dealing with mid-afternoon cravings, what you eat midday could be making a bigger impact than you think. In this solo episode, we're talking about wh...

📌Make sure to check out the book 'The Ballerina of Auschwitz'     In this special episode of the Drama-Free Healthy Living podcast, host Jess Cording talks with Dr. Edith Eger, a renowned psychologist, Holocaust survivor, and author of bestselling books 'The Choice' and 'The Gift', as well as 'The Ballerina of Auschwitz'. Joined by her grandson, Jordan Eager, Dr. Eger delves into her experiences,...