In this episode, I discuss how mindfulness has become essential for me as a healthcare provider. While I once resisted the practice, it’s now a non-negotiable part of my day—and something I teach to my clients.

Key Points:

• What is Mindfulness?
  A practice of being present, aware of your thoughts, feelings, and environment without judgment.

• Why It’s Important for Healthcare Providers
  Mindfulness helps reduce stress, increase focus, and build emotional resilience, all vital in high-stress healthcare settings.

• Simple Practices to Integrate:

• • Short meditation

  • Deep breathing

  • Mindful walking

  • Journaling

  • Sensory exercises
    These quick practices help manage stress and keep you grounded throughout the day.

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📌Make sure to check out the book THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF THE BODY

👉In this episode of the Drama Free Healthy Living Podcast, host Jess Cording interviews nervous system practitioner and author Jennifer Mann. Jennifer shares her journey from being a professional ballet dancer to recovering from severe chronic illnesses using trauma-informed mind-body healing.

They discuss how understanding the mind-body connection and the nervous system is crucial for healing from conditions like chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia.

Jennifer also explains the importance of polyvagal theory, the window of tolerance, and simple steps to rebalance the nervous system. Tune in to learn practical techniques for integrating calm into your body and daily life.

🖋️ Some key points

(00:00) Introduction and Guest Overview

(02:30) Jenn's Journey from Ballet to Healing

(08:34) Understanding Mind-Body Connection

(17:39) Polyvagal Theory and Window of Tolerance

(32:37) Practical Steps for Nervous System Healing

(36:06) Connecting with Jen Mann

(37:14) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

👉 Jennifer Mann BIO

Jennifer Mann is a mind-body practitioner, yoga instructor, and functional movement therapist,

and has battled severe chronic fatigue. She began researching alternative approaches to healing chronic fatigue and was able to completely recover using trauma-informed, mind-body

healing. She now leads a community of over 100,000 followers on Instagram and is the Co-founder of Chronic Fatigue School which has helped thousands of people from all over the

world regulate their nervous systems. She is the co-author of In THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF THE BODY, which guides us through how to listen to the messages in our body and learn our limits to find the “goldilocks zone” of nervous system function—the ventral vagal social engagement system.

🌎 Connect with Jennifer Mann

Website: https://somiainternational.com/
Social: https://www.instagram.com/iamjenmann/

🎤 Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia

In this episode I chat with fellow dietitian Barbie Boules about nutrition and lifestyle to support brain health, mental fitness, longevity, stress management, mindfulness, and more.

Barbie Boules is a registered dietitian, certified health coach, meditation teacher, cognitive wellness specialist, and optimal aging enthusiast. She divides her time between creating vibrant wellness programming for corporations across the U.S., and guiding women - 40 and beyond - to look and feel their best. Barbie is dedicated to helping women prioritize themselves; and experience confidence, excellent health, and genuine joy.

With a deep respect for science and the power of mindfulness, Barbie’s goal is to give her clients customized tools for achieving optimal wellness. She specializes in the unique needs of women over 4o, with a focus on metabolic and cognitive fitness.

Barbie takes an integrative approach that's evidence-based and comprehensive, emphasizing nourishing foods, quality sleep, daily movement, and developing solid stress skills. She’s passionate about a holistic approach to healthy aging, and executes a deep knowledge of the psychology and neuroscience behind our behavior surrounding food.

Connect with her on Instagram @the_cognition_dietitian on Instagram

Website: www.barbieboules.com