{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 240: Grounded in Change: Simple Ways to Care for Yourself in a New Season of Life","description":"Episode Description: Transitions\u2014big or small\u2014have a way of shaking up everything we thought we had figured out. In this solo episode, I\u2019m opening up about a deeply personal season of change\u2014from healing after surgery to embracing motherhood through surrogacy after a long and challenging fertility journey. I\u2019m not just sharing the milestones\u2014I\u2019m talking about the messy middle, the identity shifts, and what it really means to stay grounded when everything around you is changing. If you\u2019ve ever felt like you\u2019re supposed to \u201chave it all together\u201d in the middle of a life transition, this one\u2019s for you. Key Takeaways: Redefine what balance looks like in your current season\u2014because what worked before may not work now, and that\u2019s more than okay. Simplify your nutrition with realistic, feel-good meals that support energy, healing, and clarity (no perfection required). Shift your movement mindset: consistency over intensity, and curiosity over pressure. Build simple rituals\u2014like journaling, breathwork, or stepping outside\u2014that help anchor you when life feels chaotic. Protect your energy (especially online), set boundaries, and give yourself full permission to curate what you consume. No one teaches us how to care for ourselves when the ground is shifting. But we can learn to respond with gentleness, presence, and a few small habits that make a big difference. You don\u2019t have to be thriving to be growing\u2014and self-care doesn\u2019t have to be fancy to be effective. If you\u2019ve read The Little Book of Game Changers, you\u2019ll recognize a few of these small-but-mighty habits that I keep coming back to\u2014especially in seasons where everything feels uncertain. And if you\u2019ve read The Farewell Tour, you\u2019ll hear echoes of the lessons I learned about caring for others and for myself when life takes unexpected turns. This episode pulls from both. Tune in, take what you need, and if this episode speaks to you, pass it along to someone who might need it too. Curious about surrogacy? This article from the Cleveland Clinic offers a great overview: https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/23186-gestational-surrogacy You can also stay connected with me on Instagram @jesscording and over on Substack at jessicacording.substack.com  \ud83d\udc49 If you like what you hear, leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts HERE   YouTube \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/youtu.be\/cku9PvQAokc  ","author_name":"Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording","author_url":"http:\/\/drama-free-healthy-living-jess-cording.libsyn.com\/website","html":"