We have a lot of responsibility as healthcare providers showing up in the media space. People look to us for information and expect that they can trust what we say. Unfortunately, many people in the health space position themselves as experts without having the relevant qualifications or experience, and the misinformation they share can be very damaging. Today, I’m joined by registered dietitian, health coach, and author Jessica Cording.  One of the reasons I gravitated towards Jessica is because she incorporates both the allopathic and the alternative and offers a balanced and evidence-based perspective. In this episode, Jessica and I discuss how her background has influenced her approach to healthcare, the importance of evidence-based information, avoiding misinformation in healthcare decisions, Jessica’s work as a nutritionist and author, managing stress and anxiety, the challenges women face with nutrition and hormone imbalances, and more. Enjoy the episode!   Highlights Jessica’s background and why she decided to pursue a career in nutrition Being exposed to both conventional and alternative approaches The responsibility of healthcare providers to offer balanced advice Transitioning to writing as a profession Jessica’s motivation for writing The Farewell Tour, a book about her experience as a caregiver A holistic approach to wellness The value of combining intuition with evidence and education Jessica’s writing process and what it looks like to get articles published The idea for and development of The Little Book of Game Changers Our experiences with the joys, challenges, and frustrations of writing a book Why Jessica started her podcast and who it’s made for Potential benefits and drawbacks of using semaglutides for weight loss The significance of protein in maintaining a healthy diet Misconceptions around plant-based eating   Connect with Jessica Cording Website https://jessicacordingnutrition.com/   This episode is sponsored by: Femmenessence It's a rare occurrence to find a non-prescription supplement that becomes a go-to for hormone health and Femmenessence is just that. Whether you’re pre-menopausal, menopausal, or struggling with PMS, irregular periods, or other hormone imbalances, I highly recommend giving Femmenessence a try. Visit Femmenessence.com (https://femmenessence.com/) and use code SHAWN20 for exclusive savings.   Violet Violet is a unique, patented breast health supplement that gives you relief from monthly breast discomfort and tenderness. Violet doesn’t just mask the discomfort temporarily; it actually promotes better breast health over time. Visit VioletDaily.com (https://violetdaily.com/) to get started today.   Resources Dr. Tassone's Practice https://www.drshawntassone.com/ The Hormone Balance Bible https://tassonemd.com/hormone-balance-bible/ Hormone Archetype Quiz https://tassonemd.lpages.co/hormonearchetypequiz/   Disclaimer This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.