Episode 191: The Power of Joy-Based Spending: Find Happiness through Smart Money Choices W/ Manisha Thakor
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
Release Date: 08/22/2023
Episode 236: Mindset Shifts For When You Feel Stuck
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
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 shifting your physical space can refresh your mental space, and why embracing discomfort might be the key to growth. I’m also talking about how tools like gratitude, visualization, and...
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Episode 235: Beyond Misinformation: Science-Based Nutrition with Dr. Joan Salge Blake
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Episode 234: 7 Easy Ways To Add Protein
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Episode 233: Why Muscle Mass Matters for Women
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Episode 232: Creating a Health-Conscious Non-Alcoholic Beverage with George Youmans of HiYo
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📌Make sure to check out HiYo 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 HiYo, which was inspired by personal family struggles with alcohol-related issues and the lack of satisfying non-alcoholic alternatives. They delve into the journey from concept to market, discussing the challenges of...
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Episode 231: High-Protein Lunch Ideas
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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 why lunch matters (especially for women over 35) and how to make it work when life is busy. I’ll share simple, high-protein meal ideas that don’t take forever to prep, tips for meal prep...
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Episode 230: Healing Trauma & Living Well Against All Odds w/ Dr. Edith Eger & Jordan Eger
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Episode 229: How Alcohol Impacts Sleep
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Episode 228: The Connection Between Sleep and Weight Management
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Episode 227: Hormonal Health for Sustainable Weight Loss w/ Ashley Fillmore
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📌Metabolic Fix provides the programs and support systems you need to lose weight sustainably, heal your hormones, repair your relationship with nutrition and exercise, and take back control over your life. 📌Also check out the Hormone Assessment In this episode of the Drama Free Healthy Living podcast, host Jess Cording interviews Ashley Fillmore, a leading expert in sustainable weight loss. We discuss Ashley's comprehensive approach to helping women heal their metabolism, balance hormones, and achieve lasting body composition changes. With nearly 20 years of experience,...
info_outlineToday’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, among others. A Harvard Business School alumna, a chartered financial analyst, and a certified financial planner, Manisha’s credibility is unquestionable. Her latest book, Money Zen, unveils the relationship between emotional wealth and financial health. Through her dedication, she offers a roadmap towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.
In this episode, we cover:
👉the fascinating links between your financial stability and wellness.
👉the 'Never Enough' fallacy and how our obsession with busyness affects us
👉how to make sure that your self-esteem remains unshaken, unwedded to the figures in your bank account.
👉how financial fitness influences your emotional affluence.
👉the principles of joy-centric expenditure or how to spend on stuff that you love without feeling guilty about it
📑More about Manisha Thakor
Manisha Thakor has worked in financial services for over thirty years, with an emphasis on women’s economic empowerment and financial wellbeing. A nationally recognized thought-leader in this space, Thakor has been featured in a wide range of publications including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, NPR, PBS, CNN, CNBC, Real Simple, and Women’s Health. Prior to writing MoneyZen, Thakor co-authored two personal finance books for women in their twenties and thirties. Today her work focuses on helping individuals of all ages to balance financial health and emotional wealth. Thakor earned her MBA from Harvard Business School, her BA from Wellesley College and is both a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). She splits her time between Portland, Oregon and rural Maine. Her website is MoneyZen.com. Manisha's Media Reel
🌎 Connect with Manisha Thakor
👉Twitter
👉Instagram
👉LinkedIn
👉YouTube
👉Facebook
🖋️ Some key points
(01:49) - the cult of never enough,
(08:20) - ripping off the busy badge,
(13:44) - connecting for balance,
(16:00) - understanding the root cause,
(17:07) - self-worth tied to net worth,
(19:47) - toxicity of self-worth = net worth,
(24:37) - generating dialogue and support,
(28:27) - financial health and emotional wealth,
(33:03) - the concept of joy-based spending,
(36:26) - budgeting for joy,
(45:24) - overcoming the fear of achieving less,
(48:47) - the importance of balancing emotional wealth and financial health,
(49:50) - resources to learn more,
(50:58) - defining healthy living today,
(52:43) - finding balance in life,
(53:28) - closing remarks and gratitude,
📑 The resources mentioned in this episode are:
The resources mentioned in this episode are:
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Visit Moneyzen.com to learn more about Manisha Thakor and her work in financial empowerment and wellness.
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Check out Manisha Thakor's new book, Money Zen: Escape the Cult of Never Enough and Reclaim Your Life, available on her website or at major book retailers.
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Listen to more episodes of the Drama Free Healthy Living Podcast with Jess Cording for expert insights on nutrition, exercise, self-care, mindset, and more.
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Take steps to rip off the busy badge by pausing and asking yourself, To whom or what do I need to connect to feel better? and prioritize self-care and meaningful connections.
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Use the question, For what? to evaluate your activities and determine if they align with your goals and values.
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Consider seeking support from a financial planner or coach to help you balance your financial health and emotional wealth.
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