The Mindbodygreen Podcast

Jess Cording, R.D., CDN: “There is tremendous power in fixing the little things we can do something about.”  Jess, a registered dietitian, health coach, and author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss the self-care struggle, plus: - Jess’s experience caring for a loved one with terminal illness (~00:25) - Challenges caring for a loved one as a licensed professional (~05:01) - Why we should talk more about drug-nutrient interactions (~08:40) - How stress can manifest physically in the body (~12:59) - How Jess managed her long-term stress (~15:01) - How to deal with physical vs. emotional food cravings (~17:56) - Why you should only fix what you can (~23:18) - What everyone should know about end-of-life care (~25:04) - What we can learn about health from famous musicians (~30:52) - Advice for someone facing an insurmountable illness right now (~36:54) Referenced in the episode: - Jess's book, The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver's Guide to Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep. - mbg Podcast epi