100 episodes

Welcome to Drama Free Healthy Living with Jess Cording, a registered dietitian, health coach, and author. We'll talk about easy ways to upgrade your life, streamline your wellness routine, and explore health and diet trends.

Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording Jessica Cording, MS, RD, CDN, INHC

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 21 Ratings

Welcome to Drama Free Healthy Living with Jess Cording, a registered dietitian, health coach, and author. We'll talk about easy ways to upgrade your life, streamline your wellness routine, and explore health and diet trends.

    Episode 206: What To Eat When You're Exhausted

    Episode 206: What To Eat When You're Exhausted

    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 Fatigue-Induced Cravings:
    The Overthink-Proof Plate Method For Simplifying Healthy Eating
     
    Understanding how fatigue influences our food choices empowers us to make healthier decisions, even in our most exhausted moments. By implementing simple strategies and embracing balanced nutrition, we can better navigate the connection between tiredness and cravings.
    Additional Resources:
    For more practical tips and insights, you can subscribe to my WTF To Eat newsletter available at jessicacording.substack.com. I even have a whole post there dedicated to this topic. 
    To support The Drama-Free Healthy Living podcast, please share with family, friends, and colleagues. 
     If you like what you hear, leave a 5-star review on apple podcasts HERE. 
    Connect with me on IG  @jesscording 

    • 9 min
    Episode 205: A Holistic Approach Towards Hormonal Balance & Women's Health w/ Dr. Shawn Tassone

    Episode 205: A Holistic Approach Towards Hormonal Balance & Women's Health w/ Dr. Shawn Tassone

    📌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, Dr. Tassone discusses his approach towards women's health, focusing on providing comprehensive care while dispelling myths surrounding the subject. They talk extensively about medical gaslighting, hormone imbalances, and women's wellness; the importance of a more balanced relationship with food and fitness, insights on self-care, and fostering an active role in patients' care. The discussion also touches on the supplement industry and the importance of self-advocacy for patients.

    🖋️ Some key points 
     
    (00:52) Guest Introduction: Dr. Shawn Tassone
    (02:42) Dr. Tassone's Journey into Medicine
    (03:00) Challenges of Being a Male Gynecologist
    (04:32) The Role of Personal Experiences in Medical Practice
    (07:53) The Importance of Patient Advocacy
    (12:38) Understanding Holistic Gynecology
    (19:13) The Impact of Language in Medical Practice
    (23:35) Addressing Medical Gaslighting
    (26:28) A Personal Health Scare: The Importance of Self-Advocacy
    (27:11) The Misdiagnosis Dilemma: A Doctor's Perspective
    (27:36) How to Advocate for Your Health: Tips from a Doctor
    (31:42) The Truth about Supplements: A Doctor's Take
    (37:13) The Reality of Being a Healthcare Provider: Personal Experiences
    (38:09) The Importance of Self-Care for Healthcare Providers
    (46:13) The Truth about Hormonal Archetypes: Insights from a Doctor
    (47:49) The Meaning of Healthy Living: A Personal Perspective

    Shawn’s BIO
    Shawn Tassone MD, Ph.D., known as America’s Holistic Gynecologist, is the first physician in the United States to be double board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He holds a medical degree in addition to a Ph.D. in mind-body medicine. Dr. Tassone is a practicing OBGYN in the Austin, Tx area, hormonal expert, author, speaker, highly rated patient advocate, creator of the world’s first integrative hormonal mapping system, and host of the Confessions Of A Male Gynecologist podcast. In his 20+ years of practice, he's listened to over 50,000 women's stories and is determined to remove the myths surrounding women's health. As an integrative health practitioner, he believes that you should have an active role in your care. His work includes studies and publications on hormonal imbalances, spirituality in medical care, whole foods to heal the human body, and integrative medicine. Dr. Tassone is featured in many publications including The New York Times, NBCNews Online, Stanford MedX, to name a few. His latest book, The Hormone Balance Bible, published by HarperCollins, is available for purchase worldwide.

    🌎 Connect with Shawn Tassone

    Website: https://www.drshawntassone.com/

    Facebook: @tassonedoc
    Instagram: @shawntassonemd
    TikTok: @shawntassonemdphd
    Pinterest: @shawntassonemdphd
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/tassonedoc
    YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/ShawnTassoneMDPhD
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shawntassonemdphd
    Podcast: www.tassonemd.com/podcast
    Book: www.tassonemd.com/hormone-balance-bible

    🎤 Podcast post-production EZPZ Podcasting. 
     

    • 49 min
    Episode 204: Mastering Your Brain’s Health With Jim Kwik, World-renowned Brain Coach and Author of “Limitless”

    Episode 204: Mastering Your Brain’s Health With Jim Kwik, World-renowned Brain Coach and Author of “Limitless”

    📌A gift for listeners:  Jim’s team created a brain C.O.D.E. quick at mybrainanimal.com  - based on your dominant brain animal you get suggestions for how work best and be more effective in all areas of life by unlocking the power of your mind. Take the quiz, post it, tag Jim and tag me and share one thing in the post. Jim’s team will be giving out a few copies of the book!

    In this episode of 'Drama Free Healthy Living', host I chat with Jim Kwik, a renowned authority on brain optimization, memory improvement, and accelerated learning.

    Jim shares his personal journey of overcoming learning challenges after a childhood brain injury and turning his struggles into strengths.

    He talks about the importance of curiosity, persistence, passion, and hard work in building genius and improving brain health, and discusses methods to combat digital distraction and enhance focus and memory.

    Kwik underlines the importance of a whole-brain diet, energy management, stress coping mechanisms and sleep optimization. He concludes with the belief that limitless energy and potential can be unlocked by maintaining a continuous cycle of self-care and self-love.

    🖋️ Some key points

    (03:04) Jim's Journey: From Brain Injury to Brain Optimization
    (04:56) The Concept of Genius: Innate or Cultivated?
    (06:51) Strategies to Enhance Genius and Learning
    (09:37) Jim's Personal Story: Overcoming Learning Difficulties
    (11:40) The Art of Memory and Learning Faster
    (18:12) The Seven Lies of Learning and Truths to Replace Them
    (20:41) The Power of Knowledge and Its Application
    (21:56) The Importance of Energy Management
    (22:41) Generating Energy: Focus, Motivation, and Memory
    (23:35) Boosting Mental Energy: Diet, Exercise, and Stress Management
    (26:08) Optimising Sleep for Better Brain Function
    (27:58) The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in Energy Generation
    (29:25) The Power of Choice and Self-Care in Healthy Living
    (35:48) The Importance of Brain Health and Self-Love
    (37:43) Personalised Learning: Understanding Your Brain Type
    (38:40) Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts
    🌎 Connect with Jim Kwik

    Website: https://www.jimkwik.com/
    Instagram,
    Facebook,
    X,
    LinkedIn,
    TikTok,
    YouTube

    🎤 Podcast post-production EZPZ Podcasting.

    • 39 min
    EP203: Everyday Snack Tray: Easy Ideas and Recipes for Boards That Nourish for Moments Big and Small w/ Frances Largeman-Roth

    EP203: Everyday Snack Tray: Easy Ideas and Recipes for Boards That Nourish for Moments Big and Small w/ Frances Largeman-Roth

    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 bestselling The CarbLovers Diet. Her latest book, Everyday Snack Tray, was just released. 
    Frances is a contributor to several publications, including Today.com, Parents, Parade, and Shape. She has appeared on numerous national TV shows, including The Today Show, The Dr. Oz Show, The Rachael Ray Show, Good Morning America, Access Hollywood Live, QVC and CNN. Frances contributes expert quotes to national publications and also helps healthy food brands share their message.

    Frances is a member of the James Beard Foundation and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She received her undergraduate degree at Cornell University and completed her dietetic internship at Columbia.

    In this episode:
    👉Master the art of creating everyday snack trays for convenient and enjoyable eating.
    👉Unleash your creativity with enticing snack ideas perfect for the winter season.
    👉Elevate your holiday gatherings with themed snack trays that impress and delight.
    👉Discover the joy of a comforting winter snack tray, perfect for cosy moments.
    👉Explore the endless possibilities of being creative in the kitchen, making mealtime fun and exciting.

    🖋️ Some key points 
    (00:43) Meet the Guest: Frances Lodgeman-Roth
    (00:55) Frances's Journey and Achievements
    (02:01) The Concept of Snack Trays
    (02:26) Interview with Frances Lodgeman Roth
    (02:52) Frances's Career and Passion
    (04:29) The Art of Making Snack Trays
    (07:48) Snack Trays for Different Occasions
    (08:17) The Nutritional Aspect of Snack Trays
    (13:28) Snack Trays for Entertaining
    (16:06) Creating Your Own Snack Tray
    (28:39) Frances's Personal Favourite Snack Tray
    (32:05) Conclusion and Contact Information

    🌎 Connect with Frances Largeman-Roth

    Previous episode with Frances
    Personal WEBSITE
    Instagram
    LinkedIN
    Threads: @FrancesLRothRD

    Get the books:
    Feed the Belly: The Pregnant Mom's Healthy Eating Guide
    Eating In Color: Delicious, Healthy Recipes for You and Your Family.
    Everyday Snack Tray

    📌 Heart-shaped cookie cutters

    🎤 Podcast post-production EZPZ Podcasting. 

    • 33 min
    Episode 202: How To Protect Your Time And Energy

    Episode 202: How To Protect Your Time And Energy

    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 to tackle everything on your to-do list, I encourage you to listen in as I’ll be sharing advice on how to protect your time and energy. 
     
    Specifically, we’ll explore ways in which you can protect your time and energy by making some small, but significant changes. For example, we’ll talk about how to make realistic plans with your time, developing organized systems for everyday home and work tasks, and learning how to say no to a request made of you.
     
    I understand that learning to protect your time and energy is not easy, especially for those of us who are people-pleasers. This is why I encourage you to lean into the advice I share in this podcast. Additionally, make sure to check out more time and energy management tips in my second book, The Farewell Tour, as well as this podcast episode where I chat with Dr. Gloria Mark about getting over feelings of FOMO and regaining control of our attention span and this podcast episode where I chat with Dr. Amishi Jha about how we can develop “mental armor” against anxiety, distraction, and bias.
     
    Like what you hear? Connect with me! 
    -Sign up for my newsletter and enjoy a free guide to flexible meal planning as a thank-you for -Check out my substack for bi-weekly tips on WTF to Eat and guided meditations for paid subscribers
    -Follow me on Instagram @jesscording
     
    If you’d like to support The Drama-Free Healthy Living podcast, please share your favorite episodes with family, friends, and colleagues, and if you like what you hear, I invite you to leave a 5-star review on Apple podcasts HERE.  
     

    • 23 min
    Episode 201: Demystifying Non-Alcoholic Wine: Insights from an Industry Trailblazer, Julia Borelli

    Episode 201: Demystifying Non-Alcoholic Wine: Insights from an Industry Trailblazer, Julia Borelli

    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 market, particularly within the non-alcoholic wine space.

    Julia's commitment to creating a product with added health benefits led her to incorporate adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha and Rishi, setting her non-alcoholic wine apart.

    With a focus on using certified organic ingredients and unique components such as juice concentrates, date syrup, and honey, Julia's dedication to quality and health shines through in every aspect of her non-alcoholic wine creation.

    In this episode:
    👉Discover the latest non-alcoholic wine industry insights for a healthier alternative to traditional wine
    👉Overcoming the challenges of starting a beverage business and find success in a competitive market
    👉Exploring the changing perceptions of non-alcoholic beverages and their impact on lifestyle choices
    👉Uncover the cost factors involved in producing high-quality non-alcoholic wines without sacrificing taste

    🌎 Connect with Julia Borelli

    Julia on LinkedIN
    ALLAY Wines on IG

    🖋️ Some key points 
    (02:11) - Creating Non-Alcoholic (NA) Wine 
    (06:53) - The Process of Making Allay Wine 
    (10:17) - Benefits of Adaptogenic Herbs 
    (14:30) - Lessons from the Entrepreneurial Journey 
    (15:18) - Importance of Base Knowledge on Wine 
    (16:27) - Misconceptions about Nonalcoholic Beverages 
    (18:35) - Development of Nonalcoholic Beverage Market 
    (19:47) - Differentiation and Pricing of Non Alcoholic Wines 
    (22:10) - Self-Care Non-Negotiables

    📑The resources mentioned in this episode are:
    Visit https://drinkallay.com/ to purchase non-alcoholic wines. The website offers a range of products and provides detailed information about the company and its mission.
    Purchase Allay’s non-alcoholic wines on Amazon for convenient and reliable delivery. Simply search for “Allay” to explore their product offerings and make a purchase.
    Connect with Allay via Instagram and other social media platforms by following @drinkallay
    Explore local bottle shops in cities such as Boston, Atlanta, Baltimore, and Seattle to find Alley's non-alcoholic wines. Check with your local retailers to see if they carry Allay's products.
    Share a screenshot of this episode on social media, tagging @drinkolay and @jesscording, to show your support and help spread the word about Allay's non-alcoholic wines.
    🎤 Podcast post-production EZPZ Podcasting. 
     

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

Deirdre Tshien ,

One to add to your rotation

Navigating nutrition can be complex, but this podcast offers insightful discussions and actionable tips that make sense of it all. A great listen for anyone looking to understand their relationship with food a bit better. Deirdre

TessaMTovar ,

Love this podcast

Jessica has such a refreshing and honest approach to interviewing and story telling! I especially love the new year episode regarding “things to let go of”! I feel light already.

Kathleen Gage ,

Nice cross section of experts

Wow! Such a nice cross section of experts on the show. Jessica covers a wide array of topics as they pertain to health and fitness. Great job.

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