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

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Release Date: 02/20/2024

Episode 215: The Surprising Neuroscience of Manifestation w/ Dr. James R. Doty

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📌Make sure to check out James’ mental health app Happi here: In this episode of the Drama Free Healthy Living podcast, host Jess Cording interviews Dr. James R. Doty, a professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University and founder of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE). Dr. Doty, also a New York Times bestselling author, discusses his insights on the neuroscience of manifestation and the misconceptions surrounding it. They delve into the physiological impacts of intentional and unintentional manifestation, the importance of compassion in enhancing...

Episode 214: Food Freedom and Business Growth w/ Deanna Wolfe

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📌 Check out Deanna’s exclusive program ( ) In this episode of the Drama Free Healthy Living Podcast, host Jess Cording sits down with Deanna Wolfe, a registered dietitian, business coach, and pioneer in the online health space. Deanna shares her journey from working as a hospital dietitian to founding her own business focused on food freedom and business coaching. They discuss the challenges and realities of being a dietitian today, balancing work and life, managing mom guilt, and overcoming imposter syndrome. Deanna also talks about the importance of setting boundaries,...

Episode 213: Low-Carb Dietary Innovations and Healthy Living w/ Arash Hashemi

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Episode 211: Trauma Healing and Embracing Self-Love w/ Karena Kilcoyne

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📌Grab a copy of “Rise Above the Story” In this episode of 'Drama Free, Healthy Living' host Jess Cording, a registered dietitian, health coach, and author, talks with Karena Kilcoyne, a former trial lawyer turned wellness expert and writer, about trauma healing and establishing a more balanced relationship with food and fitness. Kilcoyne shares her personal journey from facing traumatic experiences and her transformation into a wellness advocate. She discusses the importance of acknowledging trauma and taking steps to heal, the role of the stories we tell ourselves, and...

Episode 212: Stress-Fighting Travel Snacks

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Episode 210: Navigating ADHD with An AI-Assisted Life Coach w/ Shimmer founder Chris Wang

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📌Check the Shimmer website 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...

Episode 209: High-Protein Breakfast Ideas

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Episode 208: How To Make ADHD Your Super-Power with Dr. Jeff Karp

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Episode 207: The Power of Journaling With Bestselling Author and Feelings Journal Creator Amber Rae

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Episode 206: What To Eat When You're Exhausted

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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...

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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

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