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Episode 176: An Interview with Kendall Carriere

Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording

Release Date: 04/11/2023

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...

Episode 235: Beyond Misinformation: Science-Based Nutrition with Dr. Joan Salge Blake

Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording

📌Check out Dr. Joan’s web page here 👉In this episode of 'Drama Free Healthy Living with Jess Cording,' Jess interviews Dr. Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND, a nutrition professor at Boston University, award-winning podcast host, and prolific author. Dr. Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND, is a nutrition professor at Boston University (BU), sought after speaker and journalist, and the host of Spot On!, the award-winning, nutrition, health, and wellness podcast. She has received the Media Excellence Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has...

Episode 234: 7 Easy Ways To Add Protein

Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording

Episode Description: Protein isn’t just about building muscle—it’s essential for stabilizing blood sugar, keeping you full longer, and supporting the building and retention of lean muscle mass, which plays a huge role in metabolism. It also helps maintain cell structure and is involved in countless processes that keep your body functioning at its best. But knowing why protein matters is one thing—figuring out how to eat enough without overcomplicating your meals is another. In this solo episode, I’m sharing 7 easy, practical ways to add more protein to your meals and snacks—without...

Episode 233: Why Muscle Mass Matters for Women

Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording

Episode Description: Grab your weights and your whey protein, because in this solo episode, we’re diving into a topic that resonates deeply with many of us—why muscle mass is a necessity, particularly for women over 35. Together, we'll unpack the critical role of muscle in maintaining our metabolic health and how the inevitable hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause don't have to be a barrier to our strength and vitality. Key Takeaways: ✅Discover how muscle mass directly influences your metabolic rate and plays a pivotal role in weight management as...

Episode 232: Creating a Health-Conscious Non-Alcoholic Beverage with George Youmans of HiYo

Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording

📌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...

Episode 231: High-Protein Lunch Ideas

Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording

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...

Episode 230: Healing Trauma & Living Well Against All Odds w/ Dr. Edith Eger & Jordan Eger

Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording

📌Make sure to check out the book In this special episode of the Drama-Free Healthy Living podcast, host Jess Cording talks with Dr. Edith Eger, a renowned psychologist, Holocaust survivor, and author of bestselling books 'The Choice' and 'The Gift', as well as Joined by her grandson, Jordan Eager, Dr. Eger delves into her experiences, discussing how understanding and overcoming trauma can lead to inner strength and a positive mindset. They touch on the importance of resilience, self-love, and the role young people play as future ambassadors for peace. The episode also...

Episode 229: How Alcohol Impacts Sleep

Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording

Episode Description Did you know that your evening drink might be sabotaging your sleep more than helping it? In this solo episode, we’re diving into the science of how alcohol impacts your ability to get the restorative rest your body craves. Whether it’s that post-dinner glass of wine or a nightcap before bed, alcohol’s effects on your sleep go deeper than you might think. We’ll explore why alcohol makes you feel drowsy but leaves you waking up at odd hours, groggy, and far from refreshed. From the hidden ways it interferes with sleep cycles to its surprising link to snoring and even...

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...

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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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 this very tough reality and break through the anxiety that surrounded it.

Tune in to hear more about:

What led Kendall to pursue a career in the fitness / wellness world
Crippling anxiety and feelings of not being good enough
How Kendall’s breast cancer diagnoses helped her realize she couldn’t outrun that anxiety anymore.
Some of the biggest mistakes people make after being diagnosed
Simple and practical tools for anxiety management-
The first steps you took towards making her vision to help other women overcome anxiety a reality
The evolution of the Deep Center

Connect with Kendall Carriere:

While the accelerator course mentioned in this episode is no longer live, you can check out Kendall’s Introduction to Tapping Course here: https://university.thedeepcenter.co/offers/EwtovYTD/checkout

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