Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording Jessica Cording, MS, RD, CDN, INHC

If you're feeling stuck in a cycle of negative self-talk and self-sabotage, constantly trying different strategies for personal growth without seeing any lasting change, then you are not alone! Many individuals struggle to integrate their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, leading to a lack of progress and a sense of frustration.
In this episode, we cover:
👉Tapping into the life-changing potential of accepting challenging emotions as a tool for personal expansion.
👉The significance of relying on self-trust when faced with unpredictable circumstances.
👉How feelings of worthlessness can subtly guide your behaviours in ways you may not have realised.
👉The vitality of emotional energy in cultivating healthier relationships and improved wellness.
👉How to balance thought, action, and emotion to live a richer, more vibrant life.
My special guest is Julia DiGangi
Dr. Julia DiGangi is a neuropsychologist, who completed her residency at Harvard Medical
School, Boston University School of Medicine, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She has nearly two decades of experience studying the connection between our brains and our behavior. Dr. DiGangi has worked with leaders at The White House Press Office, global companies, international NGOs, and the US Special Forces. Her understanding of stress, trauma, and resilience is also informed by her work in international development and humanitarian aid, where she served some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. The founder of NeuroHealth Partners, a neuropsychology-based consultancy, DiGangi shows people—at work and at home—how to harness the power of the brain to lead more satisfying and emotionally intelligent lives. She is the author of Energy Rising.

🌎 Connect with Julia DiGangi at drjuliadigangi.com.
Website: https://drjuliadigangi.com/
Social media links: Instagram,
Facebook,
LinkedIn,
and Twitter

🖋️ Some key points
(03:55) - Julia’s origin story, 
(06:59) - emotions and energy, 
(08:50) - danger vs. feeling in danger, 
(17:42) - overthinking, overworking, overgiving, 
(16:31) - the impact of fear, 
(19:15) - the quest for certainty, 
(20:51) - the origin of self-trust, 
(27:25) - seeking external approval, 
(28:53) - aligning thoughts, behaviours, and feelings, 
(29:46) - taking small steps, avoiding extremes,
(31:48) - sense of movement and evolution, 
(41:06) - the power of working with trauma, 
(41:36) - embracing inadequacy, 
(42:03) - how to connect with Julia
(43:05) - integrating the three engines of the brain,
📑 The resources mentioned in this episode are:
Visit Dr. Julia DiGangi's website at www.drjuliadigangi.com to learn more about her work in neuropsychology and to explore her services.
Check out Dr. Julia DiGangi's book, Energy Rising, for more insights on harnessing the power of the brain for a more satisfying and emotionally intelligent life. You can find it on her website or on popular online bookstores.
Follow Dr. Julia DiGangi on Instagram (@drjuliadigangi) for updates, inspiration, and valuable content related to neuropsychology and emotional well-being.
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In today’s solo podcast episode I share 5 things that every burned out caregiver needs to hear and reflect on my experience of caring for my dad during his pancreatic cancer journey, which I share in my book, The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver’s Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep. 
 
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Today’s guest is Manisha Thakor. For over 30 years, Manisha has been a counsel and guide to countless individuals seeking to establish sound financial footing. Her unyielding dedication towards women's economic empowerment has been recognized nationwide, attracting attention from the likes of The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and CNN, among others. A Harvard Business School alumna, a chartered financial analyst, and a certified financial planner, Manisha’s credibility is unquestionable. Her latest book, Money Zen, unveils the relationship between emotional wealth and financial health. Through her dedication, she offers a roadmap towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.
In this episode, we cover:
👉the fascinating links between your financial stability and wellness.
👉the 'Never Enough' fallacy and how our obsession with busyness affects us
👉how to make sure that your self-esteem remains unshaken, unwedded to the figures in your bank account.
👉how financial fitness influences your emotional affluence.
👉the principles of joy-centric expenditure or how to spend on stuff that you love without feeling guilty about it
📑More about Manisha Thakor
Manisha Thakor has worked in financial services for over thirty years, with an emphasis on women’s economic empowerment and financial wellbeing. A nationally recognized thought-leader in this space, Thakor has been featured in a wide range of publications including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, NPR, PBS, CNN, CNBC, Real Simple, and Women’s Health. Prior to writing MoneyZen, Thakor co-authored two personal finance books for women in their twenties and thirties. Today her work focuses on helping individuals of all ages to balance financial health and emotional wealth. Thakor earned her MBA from Harvard Business School, her BA from Wellesley College and is both a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). She splits her time between Portland, Oregon and rural Maine. Her website is MoneyZen.com. Manisha's Media Reel

🌎 Connect with Manisha Thakor  
👉Twitter
👉Instagram
👉LinkedIn
👉YouTube
👉Facebook

🖋️ Some key points


(01:49) - the cult of never enough, 
(08:20) - ripping off the busy badge, 
(13:44) - connecting for balance, 
(16:00) - understanding the root cause, 
(17:07) - self-worth tied to net worth, 
(19:47) - toxicity of self-worth = net worth, 
(24:37) - generating dialogue and support, 
(28:27) - financial health and emotional wealth, 
(33:03) - the concept of joy-based spending, 
(36:26) - budgeting for joy, 
(45:24) - overcoming the fear of achieving less, 
(48:47) - the importance of balancing emotional wealth and financial health, 
(49:50) - resources to learn more, 
(50:58) - defining healthy living today, 
(52:43) - finding balance in life, 
(53:28) - closing remarks and gratitude,
📑 The resources mentioned in this episode are:
The resources mentioned in this episode are:
Visit Moneyzen.com to learn more about Manisha Thakor and her work in financial empowerment and wellness.
Check out Manisha Thakor's new book, Money Zen: Escape the Cult of Never Enough and Reclaim Your Life, available on her website or at major book retailers.
Listen to more episodes of the Drama Free Healthy Living Podcast with Jess Cording for expert insights on nutrition, exercise, self-care, mindset, and more.
Take steps to rip off the busy badge by pausing and asking yourself, To whom or what do I need to connect to feel better? and prioritize self-care and meaningful connections.
Use the question, For what? to evaluate your activities and determine if they align with your goals and values.
Consider seeking support from a financial planner or coach to help you balance your financial health and emotional wealth.
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I love having people from the health and fitness world join me on the podcast, so it was a complete pleasure to chat with Kevin Curry. Kevin is an entrepreneur, thought leader in the health and fitness world, and founder of FitMenCook, where you’ll find recipes and meal plans among other great resources.
 
In this episode, Kevin and I discuss:
How the fitness and wellness world has evolved over the past decade and the role social media has played in changing its landscape.
The importance of following your heart and gut in both business and personal decisions.
Recognizing when you need to reevaluate what and why you’re doing something.
How to provide wellness resources that are safe and satisfy the needs of your followers.
The importance of going back to your passions when you feel disconnected from your work.
 
Kevin’s passion for wellness shines through his work and I sincerely appreciate him highlighting the importance of tuning into your inner wisdom when working through business and personal decisions.
 
Here’s how you can connect with Kevin:
FitMenCook’s website (https://fitmencook.com/)
FitMenCook’s YouTube (@fitmencook)
FitMenCook’s Instagram (@fitmencook)
FitMenCook’s Pinterest (@fitmencook)
FitMenCook’s Facebook (@FitMenCook)
FitMenCook’s TikTok (@fitmencook)
FitMenCook’s Twitter (@FitMenCook)
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Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with rockstar registered dietitian, Cory Ruth. A PCOS and women's health expert, Cory is also the founder of The Women's Dietitian (and Instagram account @thewomensdietitian), a private practice and digital platform for women seeking nutrition support for hormone balance, PCOS, fertility, and weight management. 
 
In this episode, Cory and I discuss:
The connection between diet and PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), along with common misconceptions about PCOS.
How medical nutrition therapy can help in the management of PCOS, specifically as it relates to blood sugar balance.
The direct connection between how one eats and how PCOS shows up in the body.
The importance of incorporating anti-inflammatory and antioxidant foods into your diet to best support women’s hormones.
The importance of authenticity in your work and in the messages you share with people.
 
I sincerely appreciate that Cory focuses her work on sustainable life changes for better health and that her practice is passion-driven. I know you guys will love what she has to share! 
 
Here’s how you can connect with Cory:
Cory’s website (https://thewomensdietitian.com/)
Cory’s Instagram (@thewomensdietitian) 
Cory’s Facebook (@thewomensdietitian)  
Cory’s TikTok (@thewomensdietitian)  
Cory’s YouTube (@thewomensdietitian)
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I really enjoy speaking with fellow Registered Dietitians on this podcast, and you’ll get some quality RD chat in today’s episode. Today, I'm sharing time with celebrity dietitian, nutrition therapist and author Kim Shapira. In her new book, What You’re Really Hungry For, Kim shares six simple rules that will help change your relationship with food, empowering you to be the authority of your own body.
 
In this episode, Kim and I discuss:
The role food plays in our lives, specifically that the food we eat can either make us sick or healthy.
Tips for sustainable and healthy weight loss, along with the signs that may indicate you have an unhealthy relationship with food.
The importance of breath as you try to regulate your nervous system and learn to let your body be in the moment.
Why eating what you love and what feels good to your body is key to a healthy life.
 
As a fellow RD, I appreciate Kim's passion for helping others find peace around food and her desire to help educate her patients that each individual body has different nutritional needs.
 
Here’s how you can connect with Kim:
Kim’s website (https://www.kimshapiramethod.com/)
Kim’s Instagram (@kimshapiramethod)
Kim’s Twitter (@kimshapira) 
Kim’s Facebook (@kimshapiramethod)
Kim's TikTok (@kimshapiramethod)
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