Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording

By: Jessica Cording MS RD CDN INHC
  • Summary

  • Welcome to Drama Free Healthy Living with Jess Cording, a registered dietitian, health coach, and author. We'll talk about easy ways to upgrade your life, streamline your wellness routine, and explore health and diet trends.
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Episodes
  • Episode 225: The Power of Saying 'No': Redefining Defiance w/ Dr. Sunita Sah
    Dec 10 2024

    📌Make sure to check out the book ‘Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes’
    https://www.amazon.com/Defy-Power-World-That-Demands/dp/0593445775


    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 Dr. Sunita Sah 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, DEFY: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes (One World; on sale: January 14, 2025), Dr. Sah deconstructs the myth that defiance is a negative trait. Instead, defying enables us to live in accordance with our values. With full mind and body alignment, we grant ourselves emotional and physical freedom.


    🖋️ Some key points

    (00:00) Introduction to the Podcast

    (02:42) Exploring Compliance and Defiance

    (04:50) The Impact of Compliance on Health and Society

    (06:03) Redefining Defiance

    (09:17) Practical Steps to Embrace Defiance

    (15:10) The Benefits of Defiance

    (23:42) Final Thoughts and Farewell

    🌎 Connect with Dr. Sunita Sah

    Website https://www.sunitasah.com/
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drsunitasah/
    Twitter https://twitter.com/profsunitasah?lang=en
    LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsunitasah


    👉 Dr. Sunita Sah BIO

    Author Bio: Sunita Sah, MD, MBA, PhD, is an award-winning professor at Cornell University and an expert in organizational psychology. She leads groundbreaking research on influence, authority, compliance, and defiance. A trained physician, she practiced medicine in the United Kingdom and worked as a management consultant for the pharmaceutical industry. She currently teaches executives, leaders, and students in healthcare and business. Dr. Sah is a sought-after international speaker and consultant, advisor to government agencies, and former Commissioner of the National Commission on Forensic Science. Her multidisciplinary research and analyses have been widely published in leading academic journals and media entities including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Harvard Business Review, and Scientific American.

    🎤 Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia

    📌Make sure to check out the book ‘Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes’
    https://www.amazon.com/Defy-Power-World-That-Demands/dp/0593445775

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    27 mins
  • Episode 224: 12 Lessons from the Past 12 Months
    Nov 26 2024

    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 things back to the basics has helped clear my headspace and made my daily routines more joyful.

    Balancing Emotions: I'll discuss the intriguing dynamic of experiencing conflicting emotions simultaneously and the growth that comes from it.

    And more: Each lesson is a peek into the various realizations and breakthroughs of my year.

    These reflections are lightly touched upon in this podcast, aiming to resonate with anyone seeking empowerment and encouragement in their personal journey.

    As I look back on these lessons, I am reminded of the continuous nature of learning and self-discovery. Each year offers its own set of challenges and triumphs, and by sharing these moments, I hope to connect with you on a deeper level, encouraging a space where we can all reflect, grow, and find joy in the journey together.

    If you like what you hear, leave a 5-star review on apple podcasts HERE.

    Connect with me on IG @jesscording

    Watch this episode on YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/eG7nxd8R7F4

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    37 mins
  • Episode 223: Achieving More by Doing Less: Overcoming Toxic Productivity w/ Israa Nasir
    Nov 12 2024

    📌Make sure to check out the book Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More

    👉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 relationship with productivity. The episode emphasizes emotional regulation, resilience, and the importance of mindfulness and therapy. Listeners are invited to connect on social media and leave reviews, fostering a community of balanced, intentional living.

    🖋️ Some key points

    (01:55) Understanding Toxic Productivity

    (02:37) Personal Experiences and Insights

    (04:18) Defining Toxic Productivity

    (05:49) Toxic Productivity in Daily Life

    (09:16) The Impact of Constant Busyness

    (13:06) Self-Worth and Productivity

    (16:59) Steps to Break the Cycle

    (18:11) Track Your Mood and Energy Levels

    (18:47) Identifying Patterns and Overcommitment

    (19:19) The Power of a Time Energy Audit

    (21:56) Emotional Triggers and Productivity

    (24:21) Building Emotional Awareness

    (26:32) Focusing on Being Instead of Doing

    (29:04) Developing a Healthy Relationship with Productivity

    (30:29) Connecting and Final Thoughts


    👉 Israa Nasir BIO

    Israa Nasir, MHC-LP, is a New York City-based psychotherapist, writer, and the founder of WellGuide—a digital community for mental health awareness. A Pakistani-Canadian child of immigrants, she has a specific focus on mental health, identity formation and healing for the AAPI first- and second-generation immigrant community. Israa has been featured in NBC, Vox, Huffpost, Teen Vogue and other major publications and has been invited to speak at corporations such as Google, Meta, and Yale University.

    Israa sits on the Mental Health Advisory Board for both PopSugar (Vox Media) and the menstrual health product and advocacy brand, August.

    Instagram: 257k Tiktok: 44.6k LinkedIn: 500+


    🌎 Connect with Israa Nasir

    Website: https://www.israanasir.com/
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/well.guide/?hl=en
    Twitter https://twitter.com/israajn
    LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/israanasir
    TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@israajnasir?lang=en

    🎤 Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia




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    33 mins

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