Episode 211: Trauma Healing and Embracing Self-Love w/ Karena Kilcoyne
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
Release Date: 05/28/2024
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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Episode 236: Mindset Shifts For When You Feel Stuck
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
In this solo episode, Iām opening up about something we all bump into from time to time: that frustrating, foggy, canāt-quite-move-forward feeling. Yepāfeeling stuck. Whether it's your wellness routine, career path, or life in general, Iām sharing some powerful mindset shifts that can help you get back into motionāwithout overhauling your entire life. Weāll 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. Iām also talking about how tools like gratitude, visualization, and...
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šGrab a copy of āRise Above the Storyā HERE
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 how these narratives shape our lives.
Kilcoyne emphasizes the importance of releasing suppressed emotional energy and rewriting limiting stories to find true peace and emotional freedom. The conversation covers a range of topics from early career challenges, the impact of trauma on personal and professional life, to self-care essentials and the significance of acknowledging and honoring emotions. Jess and Karina explore how trauma affects daily life and relationships and offer insights into creating a supportive environment for healing in both personal and professional settings. They conclude with the definition of healthy living as tapping into self-love and changing negative brain patterns.
šļø Some key points
(00:37) Deep Dive into Trauma Healing with Karena Kilcoyne
(02:35) Journey from Law to Wellness
(03:17) The Power of Storytelling in Healing Trauma
(06:27) Exploring the Impact of Trauma on Daily Life
(11:40) Taking the First Steps Towards Healing
(22:33) The Role of Therapy and Self-Awareness in Recovery
(30:22) Creating a Trauma-Informed Workplace
(35:02) Self-Care and Emotional Honouring in Healing
(37:55) Connecting with Karina and Closing Thoughts
Karena Kilcoyne BIO
Karena Kilcoyne is a former trial lawyer who specialized in criminal defense, including complex white-collar and civil litigation in federal and state courts. Later in her practice, she worked as in-house counsel for a publicly traded worldwide manufacturing company.
Karena now passionately shares her own personal story of trauma and healing. Through vivid, evocative, and transparent storytelling, she teaches others how to rise above their own stories and find true peace and emotional freedom. She shares these powerful ideas through video and personal posts on Facebook and Instagram. Karena also corresponds regularly with the subscribers of her email newsletter.
When sheās not helping others rise above their stories, sheās curating a colorful life full of books and art from far-flung places. Karena lives in Florida with her husband, David, and their furry son, Irwin.
Learn more about Karena HERE. See VIDEO of Karena discussing the book.
š Connect with Karena Kilcoyne
Website: riseabovethestory.com
Social media: @karenakilcoyne
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