Episode 170: An Interview with Doctor, Nutrition Expert, and Author Amy Shah
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
Release Date: 02/28/2023
Episode 228: The Connection Between Sleep and Weight Management
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
Episode Description: In this solo episode, I shed light on the critical yet often overlooked connection between sleep and weight management. Sleep is more than just downtime; it's a fundamental part of maintaining health, affecting everything from metabolism to mood. Tailored for women over 35, this episode unpacks how proper sleep can revolutionize your approach to maintaining a healthy weight and offers practical tips for improving your sleep quality. Key Points: Discover why sufficient sleep is crucial for maintaining an efficient metabolism and should be a priority in your...
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Episode 227: Hormonal Health for Sustainable Weight Loss w/ Ashley Fillmore
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
📌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,...
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Episode 226: 7 Tips for Getting Back into a Healthy Routine
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
Episode Description: In this solo episode, explore ways to rediscover and refresh your health routines. Through a blend of personal insights and practical tips, this episode offers a roadmap to gently guide you back to a life of wellness after periods of disruption. Whether you're recalibrating after a vacation, busy work schedules, or personal stress, here are tailored strategies for slowly but surely re-establishing habits that nurture both body and mind. Key Points: - Accept Where You Are and Release Guilt: Learn how to accept your situation and let go of guilt, setting the...
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Episode 225: The Power of Saying 'No': Redefining Defiance w/ Dr. Sunita Sah
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
📌Make sure to check out the book ‘Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes’ How often have you wanted to say no, but complied to keep the peace, avoid conflict, or make others happy? Cornell psychologist and trained doctor explores the factors that keep us acquiescent and how they impact our health. As a first-generation Indian immigrant, Dr. Sah understands the burden and responsibility to remain obedient. From her personal experience and extensive research, she reveals why so many of us are hardwired for compliance and teaches us how to reclaim our agency. In her book, ...
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Episode 224: 12 Lessons from the Past 12 Months
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
Join me in this solo episode as I reflect on the past year and share some of the personal insights and growth I've experienced. This episode is inspired by the concept of taking stock of what life throws at us—good, bad, and everything in between. I'll talk about how changes, big and small, have shaped me, why cutting back on clutter (both mental and physical) can be so freeing, and the complex dance of our emotions. Key Points: Embracing Change: I'll share why changes, even the unexpected ones have brought some surprisingly good turns in my life. Simplifying Life: Hear how stripping...
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Episode 223: Achieving More by Doing Less: Overcoming Toxic Productivity w/ Israa Nasir
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
📌Make sure to check out the book 👉In this episode of 'Drama Free Healthy Living with Jess Cording,' psychotherapist and author Israa Nasir discusses the widespread issue of toxic productivity. Highlighting concepts from her book, Israa explains how excessive productivity can harm our well-being and self-worth. The conversation covers the societal pressures and emotional challenges that drive constant productivity and its connections to early life experiences. Practical strategies are shared for managing negative emotions, conducting time and energy audits, and developing a healthier...
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Episode 222: Staying Active on the Go: Travel-Friendly Workouts & Tips
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
In this solo episode, I dive into how to stay active while traveling, inspired by my recent trip to FNCE where I presented on nutrition for restful sleep. Whether you're on the road for work or pleasure, maintaining a fitness routine can be a challenge, but it’s totally doable with the right mindset and tools. I’m sharing my favorite bodyweight exercises, travel-friendly equipment, and practical tips to keep you moving no matter where you are. From quick Pilates sessions to stretching after long flights, this episode is packed with simple ways to stay fit and energized while traveling. Key...
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Episode 221: Why Canned Fish SHOULD BE A STAPLE IN YOUR DIET w/ Sara Kelly
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
📌Make sure to check out SEASON, the #1 Sardine SKU in the U.S. 👉In this episode of the Drama Free Healthy Living podcast, host Jess Cording sits down with Sara Kelly, Marketing Manager at Season Brand, to discuss the nutritional benefits of tinned fish. They delve into topics such as the cognitive and mood-boosting properties of tinned fish, the production process, and the company's legacy. Sarah provides insights into various products offered by Season Brand, including their most popular items and new innovations. They also address common concerns about safety, mercury levels, and...
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Episode 220: Trauma & Nervous System Recovery: Healing the Body-Mind Connection w/ Jenn Mann
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
📌Make sure to check out the book 👉In this episode of the Drama Free Healthy Living Podcast, host Jess Cording interviews nervous system practitioner and author Jennifer Mann. Jennifer shares her journey from being a professional ballet dancer to recovering from severe chronic illnesses using trauma-informed mind-body healing. They discuss how understanding the mind-body connection and the nervous system is crucial for healing from conditions like chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. Jennifer also explains the importance of polyvagal theory, the window of tolerance, and...
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Episode 219: Mindfulness for Healthcare Providers: A Tool for Balance and Resilience
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
In this episode, I discuss how mindfulness has become essential for me as a healthcare provider. While I once resisted the practice, it’s now a non-negotiable part of my day—and something I teach to my clients. Key Points: What is Mindfulness? A practice of being present, aware of your thoughts, feelings, and environment without judgment. Why It’s Important for Healthcare Providers Mindfulness helps reduce stress, increase focus, and build emotional resilience, all vital in high-stress healthcare settings. Simple Practices to Integrate: Short meditation Deep breathing ...
info_outlineToday’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 a 5-step method for conquering cravings, boosting your mood, and making peace with your body.
So for all of my listeners that are struggling with making healthier lifestyle changes because you’re unbearingly hungry, you’re not the only one! There's an actual reason behind this in which Amy is here to help us understand and craft a plan to combat.
In this episode we’ll uncover:
- The three “hunger hijackers”
- How most modern food is engineered
- What is unlearned eating and how it is different from intuitive eating
- How you can balance eating for nutrition and joy
- How thinking of yourself as a healthful person can actually help you become one
- “Super Six” foods that Amy recommends
- The first small change we all can make today to stop being so effing hungry
- And so much more!
Connect with Amy Shah: https://amymdwellness.com/
@fastingmd on social media