Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording

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 and supplements as medicine – took center stage...

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 we talk about: What inspired Scott to study and...

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 and that's what Chelsea has set out to do. Chel...

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 . You can also find lots of tips and tools for bur...

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. She tells her story of how she was able to face th...

  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 can be hard to get over our FOMO and regain...

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 podcast episode, I share tips and ideas for health...

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 everyday life. It's a great way to release stress an...

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 negative connotations surrounding mental health and...

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 situations.    If you know someone who would ben...

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; February 28, 2023), addresses this issue and unveils...

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 recognized nutrition expert that has incredible insights...

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 specific compounds that help promote a healthier str...

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 diagnosis can be an isolating and confusing pe...

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? Visit my website, JessicaCordingNutrition.com...

  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 self-expression while maintaining a well balanced...

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 caffeine -How to cut back gradually  -Other lifestyle h...

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 can be more challenging for women going through a...

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 kind of mindset. Plus, I have a fantastic exercise fo...

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 and owner of NOLA Pelvic Health in New Orleans, LA. ...

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 signing up.    ( https://jessica-cording-nutritio...

Today I'm revisiting an earlier episode with the fabulous Molly Carmel, who is the founder of The Beacon Program, a program designed to help clients create and nurture a whole new (and healthy) relationship with food. Molly is also author of the groundbreaking book, Breaking Up with Sugar: A Plan to Divorce the Diets, Drop the Pounds, and Live Your Best Life . As you'll learn from the podcast, Mol...

In this short solo episode I talk about why sometimes having a wellness "bag of essentials" can serve you better than a whole darn toolbox and share some strategies for tapping into what should be in yours.    My new book, The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver's Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep (Viva Editions) is available on SimonandSchuster.com, Amazon and other booksellers:...

In this solo episode I talk about what you'll find in my new book, The Farewell Tour: A caregiver's guide to stress management, sane nutrition, and better sleep , and share 12 self-care tips for caregivers. 

In this short and sweet (pun intended) solo episode I share a few fun facts about Halloween candy and some tips for mindfully fitting it into a healthy diet. I also talk about what to do if you've got a lot leftover at home.  What's your favorite Halloween candy? Snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @jesscording  Sign up for my newsletter for more health and wellness content, special deals, and...