{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 256: What I Ate During Mastectomy Recovery","description":"Episode Description If there was one part of surgery recovery I was probably overprepared for, it was the food. As a dietitian, I had a pretty good idea of what my body would need after surgery. Actually living through recovery, though, reminded me that knowing what to do and having the energy or appetite to do it are two very different things. In this episode of Healthier &amp;amp; Happier with Jess Cording, I\u2019m sharing what eating looked like for me during my mastectomy recovery, how my appetite and routine changed, and what helped make nourishing myself feel more manageable while my body was healing. I also talk about some of the pressure we can put on ourselves to eat \u201cperfectly,\u201d especially when we\u2019re trying to support our health, and why recovery calls for a much more practical approach. Key Points \u27a1 What eating was actually like during my mastectomy recovery \u27a1 How surgery affected my appetite, energy, and usual routine \u27a1 The nutrition priorities I kept in mind while healing \u27a1 Making food easier when cooking and meal prep felt like too much \u27a1 Letting go of the pressure to eat perfectly \u27a1 Adjusting meals to what my body could realistically handle \u27a1 Accepting help and allowing convenience to be part of recovery \u27a1 What this experience reminded me about nutrition during a demanding season If you\u2019re preparing for surgery, recovering yourself, or supporting someone who is, I hope this episode gives you a realistic look at what eating during recovery can actually feel like and helps take some of the pressure off. \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Listen to Episode 256: What I Ate During Mastectomy Recovery on Healthier &amp;amp; Happier with Jess Cording. YouTube link \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/youtu.be\/bWTjWK3nhLI If you like what you hear, leave a 5-star review on Apple podcasts&amp;nbsp;  HERE.&amp;nbsp; Stay connected with me on Instagram @jesscording and over on Substack at jessicacording.substack.com You can also find my tarot work on Instagram at @tea_and_oranges_tarot and on Substack at substack.com\/@teaandorangestarot&amp;nbsp; #HealthierAndHappierPodcast #PreventiveMastectomy #PreventiveSurgery #BreastHealth #WomensHealth&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Healthier &amp; Happier with Jess Cording","author_url":"http:\/\/drama-free-healthy-living-jess-cording.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/43755319\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/208892519"}