📌Check the Shimmer website HERE (https://www.shimmer.care/)

In this episode of Drama Free Healthy Living with Jess Cording, host and registered dietitian Jess Cording interviews Chris Wang, the founder of Shimmer, an AI-assisted ADHD life coaching platform.

They delve into Christal's personal journey with ADHD, diagnosed at 29, and how it led to the creation of Shimmer aimed at helping others cope and thrive.

Key topics include navigating ADHD symptoms, understanding its impact on daily functioning and relationships, and exploring self-care essentials for those affected by ADHD.

The discussion also covers gender differences in ADHD presentation, the process of getting diagnosed, and the importance of advocacy. Highlighting Shimmer's unique approach to ADHD coaching and personal self-care insights, the episode offers valuable support and resources for individuals with ADHD and those seeking to understand more about the condition.

🖋️ Some key points

(00:37) Deep Dive into ADHD with Chris Wang

(00:42) Understanding ADHD: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Personal Journeys

(14:18) Navigating ADHD: Strategies and Self-Care

(16:50) Introducing Shimmer: A New Approach to ADHD Coaching

(22:16) Personal Insights and Self-Care Essentials for ADHD

Christal Wang BIO

For Chris Wang, she was 29 when she was diagnosed with ADHD. While a light went off with the diagnosis, she lived most of her life feeling frustrated and like she was failing. Now, she's on a mission to help women just like her.

Chris created Shimmer, an AI-assisted, ADHD live coaching platform that meets women where they are in life, helps them cope, stay accountable and see real results. They have already helped thousands of women – 83% of their members have reported improvement in symptoms in just six weeks. Shimmer is affordable too, costing up to 10 times less than traditional coaching methods.

🌎 Connect with Christal Wang

Shimmer https://www.shimmer.care/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adhd.christal/
LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/wangchristal
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shimmer.health

X https://twitter.com/shimmer_care

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All meals of the day are important but breakfast sets the tone for the day ahead. In this solo episode, I share tips for getting the most out of your first meal of the day.

As you put together your breakfast, you want to eat protein + fat + fiber. This combination will stabilize blood sugar so you stay full for a while and have energy to face the day. This also helps reduce mindless snacking and cravings.

I’ve always talked a lot about the importance of protein with my clients. Aside from supporting satiety, protein is important for building and retaining muscle, a key part of long term metabolic health.

Tune into the episode to hear some of my go-to high-protein breakfast ideas! If you know of someone who would benefit from it, feel free to share this episode with them!

Want to learn more? I also have a blog post on this topic where I share some of my favorite high-protein breakfast recipes: https://jessicacordingnutrition.com/10-high-protein-breakfast-ideas-that-arent-eggs/

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📌GET THE BOOK: LIT: Life Ignition Tools: Use Nature's Playbook to Energize Your Brain, Spark Ideas, and Ignite Action

In this episode of 'Drama Free Healthy Living with Jess Cording,' host and registered dietician Jess Cording interviews Dr. Jeff Karp, a Harvard Medical School professor and MIT bioengineer.

They delve into how to leverage brain power and the wisdom of nature for better health and wellness.

Dr. Karp shares his journey from struggling with ADHD to founding over a dozen companies and discusses his new book 'Lit,' which explores learning from nature to enhance our lives.

The conversation covers topics like neurodiversity as a superpower, the importance of asking questions to fuel curiosity, and practical tips for incorporating nature into daily life to reduce stress and improve wellness.

Dr. Karp also emphasizes the importance of gradual progress and curiosity in achieving a healthier lifestyle. Additionally, Jess shares her insights on setting achievable goals and the concept of activation energy in forming new habits.

🖋️ Some key points

03:12 Understanding ADHD: Beyond the Disorder

05:12 Jeff's Personal Journey with ADHD and Discovering Nature's Impact

09:15 Harnessing Nature for Mental Wellness and Creativity

15:01 Practical Tips for Connecting with Nature in Urban Environments

19:06 Exploring the Interconnectedness of Nature and Gratitude

23:46 Unlocking Brain Potential Through Neuroplasticity

25:25 Imagination as a Pathway to Innovation

26:38 Turning Imagination into Innovation: A Strategy for Success

28:22 The Entrepreneurial Journey: From PhD to Founding Companies

30:14 Harnessing the Power of Community and Networking

39:24 Embracing Neurodiversity: Turning Challenges into Superpowers

45:36 Healthy Living as a Path, Not a Destination

Jeff’s BIO

Jeff Karp, PhD, is a Harvard Medical School professor and MIT bioengineer dedicated to translating nature’s wisdom into both medical therapies—surgical glue inspired by slugs,

a diagnostic for cancer based on the tentacles of jellyfish, and surgical staples based on the

quills of a porcupine—and self-help tools to reclaim your energy and attention.

These tools have helped Karp—who struggled with ADHD as a child and found inspiration

in nature to channel creativity and focus—co-found more than a dozen companies that have raised~$600 million and run the Karp Lab at Mass Gen Hospital. In LIT (William Morrow; April 9, 2024), he outlines critical lessons we can learn from nature and teaches us how to apply them to our lives.

🌎 Connect with Jeff Karp

Website www.Jeffkarp.com
Instagram: @mrjeffkarp https://www.instagram.com/mrjeffkarp/

Twitter https://twitter.com/MrJeffKarp/status/1772689391682507211

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