Episode 210: Navigating ADHD with An AI-Assisted Life Coach w/ Shimmer founder Chris Wang
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
Release Date: 05/14/2024
Episode 241: My Life Lately: Fall 2025 Update
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
Episode Description: Itās been a while since Iāve 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 ā some of it amazing, some of it challenging, and plenty of it somewhere in between. In this episode, Iām talking about what day-to-day life looks like right now, how Iām finding my footing in a new season, and the little shifts that are making a big difference. Think of this as us catching up over coffee ā honest, a little messy at times, and hopefully a reminder that none of us have it all figured...
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Re-Release Episode 206: What To Eat When Youāre Exhausted
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
Episode Description: You know those days when you wake up tired, and before you know it, youāre reaching for coffee, donuts, chips, anything to keep going? Youāre not imagining itāand youāre definitely not lacking willpower. When youāre running on empty, there are real changes happening in your body that make cravings stronger and energy harder to manage. In this episode, weāll unpack whatās really going on when exhaustion hits, why your body asks for quick fixes, and how to work with those signals instead of feeling like youāre fighting against them. Iāll share practical...
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Re-Release Episode 137: Little Game Changers: Hanger Management
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
Episode Description: In this solo episode of The Drama-Free Healthy Living Podcast, weāre talking about something weāve all dealt with but donāt always know how to manage: hanger ā that fiery mix of hunger and irritability that can completely throw off your day. Iām sharing some of my favorite tools from my book, The Little Book of Game Changers: 50 Healthy Habits for Managing Stress & Anxiety, to help you understand whatās really going on in your body and why your mood, energy, and focus can take a hit when you go too long without eating or lean on foods that donāt keep you...
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Re-Release Episode 152: The Overthink-Proof Plateā3 Formulas For Healthy Eating
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
Episode Description: In this solo episode, Iām walking you through one of my favorite tools for simplifying healthy eating. Instead of obsessing over numbers or feeling paralyzed by food rules, Iām sharing an easy way to build balanced meals and snacks without the stress. I call it the Overthink-Proof Plateāa flexible, judgment-free framework Iāve been using with clients and patients for years. Youāll learn simple formulas that support steady energy, better moods, and fewer blood sugar crashes. Weāll talk about what a ābalancedā plate actually looks like, how to stop...
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Re-release Episode 160: How To Make A Loneliness Game Plan
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
Episode Description: Loneliness doesnāt always show up with warning signs. Sometimes itās loud. Other times, itās that quiet urge to fill an online cart you donāt 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, letās talk about the very human experience of feeling disconnectedāand what to actually do about it. Iāll walk you through my go-to āLoneliness Game Plan,ā a set of simple, practical steps to help you manage those tough moments without spiraling into habits that leave you...
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Re-release Episode 166: Making Time For Movement When You Feel Like You Have No Time
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
Episode Description: Itās easy to tell ourselves weāll move āwhen things calm down.ā But letās be honestālife rarely slows down on its own. In this solo episode, Iām 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 realistically fit into your day, this is your reminder that it doesnāt have to be perfect to be powerful. Weāll explore why movement is more than a tool for physical health. Itās a...
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Episode 240: Grounded in Change: Simple Ways to Care for Yourself in a New Season of Life
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
Episode Description: Transitionsābig or smallāhave a way of shaking up everything we thought we had figured out. In this solo episode, Iām opening up about a deeply personal season of changeāfrom healing after surgery to embracing motherhood through surrogacy after a long and challenging fertility journey. Iām not just sharing the milestonesāIām talking about the messy middle, the identity shifts, and what it really means to stay grounded when everything around you is changing. If youāve ever felt like youāre supposed to āhave it all togetherā in the middle of a life...
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Episode 239: The MIND Diet: A Scientific Approach to Enhancing Brain Function w/ Maggie Moon
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
šMake sure to check out Maggieās new book āThe MIND Diet: A Scientific Approach to Enhancing Brain Functionā š Also check out The United States of Arugula š 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 expertise in nutrition focused on brain health. We delve into the principles of the brain health focused diet, which combines elements of the Mediterranean and DASH diets tailored to enhance brain function. The discussion covers...
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Episode 238: EVVY: Empowering Women through Data-Driven Health Solutions w/ Priyanka Jain & Kate McLean
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
šGet innovative & effective vaginal healthcare, powered by our state-of-the-art vaginal microbiome test: check out EVVY šEVVY on Instagram šIn 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 director. The discussion focuses on the disparities in women's healthcare and how Evvy aims to address these gaps through pioneering research on the vaginal microbiome. Priyanka and Kate explain how Evvy's innovative testing and data analytics...
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Episode 237: The Ambition Trap: How To Stop chasing And Start Living w/ Amina AlTai
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
šMake sure to check out the new book āThe Ambition Tramp: How To Stop Chasing and Start Livingā šIn 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 personal journey from burnout to becoming a holistic career coach, the signs our bodies give when it's time to pivot, and the difference between happiness and contentment. She also delves into topics like perfectionism, the passion tax, and actionable steps to...
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šCheck the Shimmer website HERE (https://www.shimmer.care/)
In this episode of Drama Free Healthy Living with Jess Cording, host and registered dietitian Jess Cording interviews Chris Wang, the founder of Shimmer, an AI-assisted ADHD life coaching platform.
They delve into Christal's personal journey with ADHD, diagnosed at 29, and how it led to the creation of Shimmer aimed at helping others cope and thrive.
Key topics include navigating ADHD symptoms, understanding its impact on daily functioning and relationships, and exploring self-care essentials for those affected by ADHD.
The discussion also covers gender differences in ADHD presentation, the process of getting diagnosed, and the importance of advocacy. Highlighting Shimmer's unique approach to ADHD coaching and personal self-care insights, the episode offers valuable support and resources for individuals with ADHD and those seeking to understand more about the condition.
šļø Some key points
(00:37) Deep Dive into ADHD with Chris Wang
(00:42) Understanding ADHD: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Personal Journeys
(14:18) Navigating ADHD: Strategies and Self-Care
(16:50) Introducing Shimmer: A New Approach to ADHD Coaching
(22:16) Personal Insights and Self-Care Essentials for ADHD
Christal Wang BIO
For Chris Wang, she was 29 when she was diagnosed with ADHD. While a light went off with the diagnosis, she lived most of her life feeling frustrated and like she was failing. Now, she's on a mission to help women just like her.
Chris created Shimmer, an AI-assisted, ADHD live coaching platform that meets women where they are in life, helps them cope, stay accountable and see real results. They have already helped thousands of women ā 83% of their members have reported improvement in symptoms in just six weeks. Shimmer is affordable too, costing up to 10 times less than traditional coaching methods.
š Connect with Christal Wang
Shimmer https://www.shimmer.care/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adhd.christal/
LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/wangchristal
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shimmer.health
X https://twitter.com/shimmer_care
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