Calm Your Daily Stress - Stress Relief for the Busy Woman

Denise Eckert

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of your busy life?
Are you concerned about your health and stress levels?
Do you want to find ways to manage and reduce stress, not just for yourself but for the sake of your loved ones as well?

If so, you are in the right place!

Calm Your Stress – Stress Relief for the Busy Woman is a podcast dedicated entirely to YOU – the ambitious woman seeking to find balance amidst chaos.

Enjoy deep-dive interviews with incredible guests as they spill their secrets on stress-reducing techniques, golden nuggets of wisdom, and game-changing practices that they've tried and tested. Consider this your roadmap to more peace, more clarity, less stress and a life where overwhelm doesn’t call the shots. Because you? You’re unstoppable and you are worth it!

Here’s to finding your calm amidst the storm!

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E163 Stop Sabotaging Yourself with Mari Leigh
6d ago
E163 Stop Sabotaging Yourself with Mari Leigh
Mari Leigh is a trauma and mindset coach, quantum energy healer and akashic record reader helping women heal their past, connect to their higher selves and create their dream lives.In this episode:Mari shares her journey of healing from past traumas and finding fulfillment in helping others.Mari explains the concept of self-sabotage and its various manifestations, such as perfectionism, procrastination, and coping mechanisms.She talks about the importance of awareness in overcoming self-sabotage and recommends techniques like verbalizing thoughts to release them from the body.She emphasizes the significance of getting into the body and building capacity through nervous system regulation to manage self-sabotage.Mari suggests reflecting on energy leaks and building trust with oneself to address self-sabotage patterns effectively.Mari provides words of wisdom, reminding listeners that self-sabotage is a common experience and encourages them to focus on changing present actions to create their desired future.Contacting Mari:https://marileigh.com  On Social:https://instagram.com/marileighbBlogpost:https://therelaxationlounge.info/stop-sabotaging-yourself-with-mari-leigh/ *** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home
E162 The Magic of 9D Breathwork with Teresa Trieb
Apr 12 2024
E162 The Magic of 9D Breathwork with Teresa Trieb
Teresa is a somatic breath practitioner from Germany. She has specialized in 9D Breathwork and helps women to gain access to their subconscious mind, overcome suppressed emotions and rewire their brain through the power of transformational breathwork. She has overcome her own panic attacks, anxiety and depression and left her successful corporate career to help others find inner peace.In this episode:Teresa shares her unique breathwork practice designed to lower stress and enhance lifestyle.She explains the combination of somatic breathwork and 9D sound system for subconscious access and transformation.Teresa talks about her journey from corporate career to breathwork practitioner.The session involves conscious connected breathing and binaural beats for a multidimensional experience.Ideal candidates include those experiencing stress, anxiety, panic attacks, and trauma.Benefits include immediate calmness, long-term emotional release, clarity, and improved physical health.Teresa is offering 25% off a session, please click here to book: https://www.shebreath.com/offers/Ehe7cA42?coupon_code=THERELAXATIONLOUNGEContacting Teresa:https://www.shebreath.com/On Social:https://www.instagram.com/shebreath_official *** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home
E161 Is Stress is Ruining Your Sex Life with Ana Lopez
Apr 2 2024
E161 Is Stress is Ruining Your Sex Life with Ana Lopez
Ana Lopez is a proud Latina, sexologist, podcast host, Certified Sex & Life Coach and the owner of Sex in Spanglish. She teaches women to have mind-blowing sex on demand utilizing her background in therapy, cutting edge research, and coaching techniques to aid women in getting to the root of their sexual frustrations while teaching them to utilize the only pleasure tool they will ever need: the mind. In this episode:Ana Lopez, a sexologist and certified coach, shares her journey into sex therapy, inspired by a childhood interest in sex ed teaching.Stress impacts our sex lives in two main ways: causing discomfort during sex or diminishing interest altogether.Ana advises planning sex to reduce stress and enhance enjoyment, comparing it to preparing for a meal or cooking.Orgasms act as a reset button for stress cycles, completing the body's stress response.Ana introduces the concept of active meditation, using the five senses to stay present and reduce stress.She discusses the three pillars of mind-blowing sex: communication, understanding your body, and rest/rejuvenation.Ana recommends a mirror exercise and self-appreciation to become familiar and intimate with your body, fostering self-love and pleasure.Contacting Ana:LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sexinspanglish Instagram: www.instagram.com/sexinspanglish Facebook: www.facebook.com/sexinspanglish TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sexinspanglish Blogpost:https://therelaxationlounge.info/is-stress-is-ruining-your-sex-life-with-ana-lopez/  *** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home
E160 Finding Calm Through Creativity with Steffi Pieters
Mar 23 2024
E160 Finding Calm Through Creativity with Steffi Pieters
Steffi Pieters is an intuitive artist and holistic psychologist who moved to Peru in April 2021 to live a life inspired by her heart and soul's desires. She lives a simple life in the Andean mountains and loves sharing her story and assisting people on their own unique journeys. She strongly believes in the power of our inner beauty and weaves this quality into all her services.In this episode:Steffi shares her journey of embracing her sensitivity and finding her own path in life.She discusses how she transitioned from clinical psychology to holistic practices like mindfulness and creativity.Steffi talks about the importance of allowing creativity into our daily lives, even in small doses.She shares a simple exercise to reduce stress: drawing all aspects of yourself on a piece of paper. The exercise helps in self-acceptance and stress reduction by acknowledging all parts of oneself.Steffi emphasizes the significance of morning and evening rituals for setting the tone of the day.She offers a 20% discount on online sessions for listeners interested in exploring creativity as a tool for well-being.Contacting Steffi:https://en.inessenceyouarebeautiful.com/On Social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffi-pieters-91318224a/https://www.instagram.com/inessence.art/To get the FREE Self Care Action Plan:https://therelaxationlounge.info/selfcare-action-plan/Blogpost:https://therelaxationlounge.info/finding-calm-through-creativity-with-steffi-pieters  *** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home
E159 Shedding Shame: A Journey to Healing with Jill Schultz
Mar 15 2024
E159 Shedding Shame: A Journey to Healing with Jill Schultz
Jill Schultz is a best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, disrupter, and motivational speaker. Jill’s mission is to help release people from shame. Her own experience of experimenting with other children at a young age because of her own sexual trauma has led her to speak out on this taboo topic and help anyone who has a secret or has felt shame of any kind to create a life of love, success, and abundance.In this episode:Jill Schultz, a best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, disruptor, and motivational speaker, shares her journey of overcoming shame and trauma.Jill emphasizes the importance of seeking help and finding a safe space to talk about difficult experiences.She encourages listeners to shed the shame and take steps towards healing and self-love.Jill discusses practical steps for healing, including acceptance, forgiveness, and taking responsibility for one's life.Mirror work, therapy, and community support are highlighted as valuable tools in the healing process.Jill opens up about her own struggles with bulimia and body image issues, emphasizing the physical toll of living in shame.She offers words of wisdom, reminding listeners that life happens outside of their comfort zones and urging them to embrace bravery and courage.Jill provides resources, including free worksheets on her website, to support individhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/livingunshameduals in their healing journey.Contacting Jill:Book: https://www.jilleschultz.com/bookUncover your shame worksheet: https://unshamed.live/UncoverYourShameWebsite: https://www.jilleschultz.comOn Social:Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingunshamedFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/jilleschultzInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/justjille_/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-schultz-30413514/Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/shedding-shame-with-jill-schultz/*** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home
E158 The Power of Forgiveness with Katharine Giovanni
Mar 9 2024
E158 The Power of Forgiveness with Katharine Giovanni
Katharine Giovanni, is an award-winning best-selling author with twelve best-selling books under her belt, including her latest, "The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power." A leading figure in the concierge industry, Katharine's innovative spirit led her to establish the first association for independent concierges, revolutionizing the field for over twenty years. Her wisdom has earned her spotlights on major media platforms such as ABC News Nightline, CBS News, and Good Morning America, among others. Beyond her professional achievements, Katharine's journey as a breast cancer survivor serves as a beacon of strength and inspiration.In this episode:Katharine shares her inspiring journey from anger to forgiveness, starting with difficult experiences in her youth.She explains the importance of forgiveness for personal growth and shares her own transformative process.Katharine breaks down the forgiveness process, emphasizing the need to start with smaller grievances before tackling bigger ones.She highlights the selfish nature of forgiveness, emphasizing that it's for your own well-being rather than letting someone off the hook.Katharine offers practical advice on forgiveness, including making lists, rating grievances, and understanding the energy behind forgiveness.She discusses the impact of forgiveness on one's energy and how it attracts positive experiences into one's life.Katharine shares insights from her book, "The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness," and provides tips on where to find it, concluding with a reminder to be kind to oneself.Contacting Katharine:Website: http://www.KatharineGiovanni.comOn social:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharinegiovanniFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/katharine.giovanniYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0PPtlSUPldGNl9mIRRtAmAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/katharinegiovanniBlogpost:  https://therelaxationlounge.info/the-power-of-forgiveness-with-katharine-giovanni/ *** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home
E157 Stress-Less Living Through Movement with Cheryl Whitelaw
Mar 2 2024
E157 Stress-Less Living Through Movement with Cheryl Whitelaw
Cheryl Whitelaw is a Functional Movement Specialist and CEO of Peace and Power Movement Services Inc. She supports her clients to learn through their movement so they can function well in all the verbs that make life worth living. Her clients share a desire to live with vitality. She calls her approach, “Kind Power”; she supports her clients to cultivate their somatic intelligence so they can care for themselves in every movement, feel connected and secure in their environment and generate resilience and resourcefulness to step into challenges and aspirations with power and potency.Cheryl is a certified Feldenkrais practitioner, Integral Master Coach ™ and Being in Movement practitioner ™. She trains Aikido and Nei Gong and is preparing for her black belt test in 2024. Our POISE class is taught by Brad Schultz, her Aikido teacher. Brad is a lifelong meditator and student of internal martial arts. He lives what he teaches. Cheryl is thrilled to make available to people who will never step on a martial arts mat the internal technologies that create greater resilience, wisdom and inner poise.       In this episode:Cheryl Whitelaw shares her journey from a sedentary lifestyle to becoming a movement specialist.She explains how she discovered the importance of somatic intelligence and connecting with one's body.Cheryl discusses her approach of "kind power" which emphasizes listening to the body and moving with less effort.She offers practical tips for reducing stress through simple body awareness exercises, like dropping tension in the jaw and belly.Cheryl talks about the impact of movement habits on long-term health and vitality, urging listeners to cultivate healthy movement practices.She introduces her "movement wisdom quiz for midlifers" aimed at helping people assess their movement habits and make positive changes. You can take the quiz here: https://www.peaceandpower.ca/categories/movement-wisdom-quizCheryl's words of wisdom encourage listeners to reconnect with the joy of movement and invest in their physical well-being. Contacting Cheryl:https://www.peaceandpower.ca/ On Social:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPGbKXBhyvnriYd-8Zd8ixQhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylwhitelaw/https://www.facebook.com/yourkindofpowerhttps://www.instagram.com/cherylkindpower/Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/stress-less-living-through-movement-with-cheryl-whitelaw/*** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home
E156 Navigating Trauma: Reclaiming Your Power with Brooke Kekos
Feb 23 2024
E156 Navigating Trauma: Reclaiming Your Power with Brooke Kekos
Brooke Kekos, RTT Therapist, Trauma Recovery Coach, who helps women heal from childhood trauma and abusive relationships. She is an author, international speaker and domestic violence abuse advocate.In this episode:Brooke explains how her own healing journey inspired her to help other women and transition into her current line of work.She describes Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) as a method that combines various therapeutic approaches to address trauma and create new neural pathways for empowerment.Brooke talks about the importance of understanding childhood belief systems and how they impact women's experiences in abusive relationships.She emphasizes the need for a support system and encourages women to educate themselves about abusive dynamics to recognize their situations.Brooke discusses the role of the nervous system in responding to stress and trauma and offers tips for self-care and awareness to regulate stress responses.She introduces her "nervous system reboot session" aimed at helping individuals identify their dominant stress response and providing tools for self-regulation and empowerment.  You can click here to book your appointment: https://calendly.com/lifecoachinggoddess Contacting Brooke:https://www.lifecoachinggoddess.com/On Social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-kekos-253905231https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachinggoddesshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075036248909https://www.facebook.com/brooke.kekoshttps://www.tiktok.com/@brookekekos *** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home
E155 Transforming Fear into Love with Atousa Raissyan
Feb 15 2024
E155 Transforming Fear into Love with Atousa Raissyan
Atousa Raissyan is recognized as a Shaman, Transformational Heart-Centered Healer and Spiritual Guide, Motivational Speaker. She is also an award-winning bestselling author, poet and digital artist. Her passion is to help people light up by guiding them to release their traumas and reprogram their fear-based living to a more heart-centered peaceful life. In this episode:Atousa shares her journey and passion for guiding people to release their traumas and live more heart-centered lives.She discusses the origins of fear, tracing it back to generations of trauma and imbalance of power throughout history.She talks about the negative side effects of living in fear include anger, depression, anxiety, and various physical illnesses.Atousa advises listeners to connect with their bodies, take responsibility for their lives, and practice love and gratitude daily to shift from fear to love.She emphasizes incorporating simple practices like expressing gratitude for everyday moments, such as waking up, showering, or enjoying a cup of coffee.Atousa highlights her book, "Change Yourself, Change the World: Transform Your Life From Fear-based Living To Choosing Love And Seeing Magic" which offers tools and guidance for transforming fear-based living into choosing love and experiencing magic.She encourages listeners to slow down, savor life's moments, and focus on positivity rather than fear, suggesting that small acts of joy and gratitude can cultivate a sense of safety, support, and love in the world. Contacting Atousa:https://www.atousaraissyan.comOn Socials:https://www.instagram.com/atousar/https://www.instagram.com/soulystic/https://www.instagram.com/belove_seelove/https://www.facebook.com/SoulysticBlogpost:  https://therelaxationlounge.info/transforming-fear-into-love-with-atousa-raissyan *** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home
E154 Core Transformation: Unveiling Your True Power with Alina Nikishina
Feb 10 2024
E154 Core Transformation: Unveiling Your True Power with Alina Nikishina
Alina Nikishina is a Transformational Coach & Mentor for Entrepreneurs, and she loves helping folks transform subconscious patterns of self sabotage into inner resourcefulness and wellbeing.Alina is unique is that she uses the Core Transformation method - which is a form of "parts work", and this gentle method works powerfully to transform things on a subconscious level, even when there's resistance or doubt that things can change.In this episode:Alina explains that subconscious beliefs and behaviors formed in childhood can hold us back in adulthood, causing stress and limiting our potential.She shares her journey of transitioning from a stable career in accounting to entrepreneurship, highlighting the need to overcome ingrained beliefs about safety and conformity.Alina discusses the Core Transformation Method, a gentle approach that works on a subconscious level to address resistance and doubt, reducing stress and promoting well-being.She contrasts this method with hypnotherapy, emphasizing the active participation and dialogue involved in Core Transformation.Alina are encourages listeners to explore different modalities for personal growth and to be gentle with themselves as they uncover and address subconscious patterns. Contacting Alina:https://www.alinanikishina.com/On Social:https://www.instagram.com/heyalinan/https://www.youtube.com/@heyalinanhttps://www.facebook.com/heyalinanBlogpost:https://therelaxationlounge.info/core-transformation-with-alina-nikishina/ *** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home
E153 Empowerment Through Trauma Healing with Lainne Love
Feb 3 2024
E153 Empowerment Through Trauma Healing with Lainne Love
Lainne Love is an award winning spiritual psychology coach and bestselling author, leading-edge healer, founder + CEO of A Bigger Mission, and a very proud Momma. In this episode:Lainne talks about her own challenges, growing up in a chaotic environment, and her pursuit of trauma healing. She emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's experiences and the power of shifting perspective.Lainne shares her own dark moments and the turning point where she realized the need for deep, transformative work. She highlights the significance of acknowledging the common denominator in life's challenges, which is oneself.She xplaining the impact of subconscious programming, Lainne stresses the importance of addressing deep-seated beliefs and traumas. She recommends various modalities and emotional awareness to initiate change.Lainne introduces her recent book, "A Bigger Mission," featuring stories of trauma healing and tools to aid personal development. The book aims to resonate with readers and offers a workbook with practical tools for self-discovery.Lainne generously offers a free call to provide support in trauma healing and guidance, emphasizing her commitment to uplifting others on their personal journeys.Lainne leaves the audience with a powerful message – you can do it, especially when it's hard. She encourages everyone to keep getting back up and to share their stories because each person matters and is essential to creating a better world.Contacting Lainne:https://lainne.comOn Social https://www.linkedin.com/in/lainnelovehttps://instagram.com/lainnelovehttps://www.facebook.com/lainnelove/Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/empowerment-through-trauma-healing-with-lainne-love/*** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home
E152 EFT (Tapping) Magic - Quick Stress Relief with Maria Yakimchuk
Jan 26 2024
E152 EFT (Tapping) Magic - Quick Stress Relief with Maria Yakimchuk
Maria Yakimchuk  is a Certified Transformational EFT Coach who empowers moms to Rise, Heal, and Thrive by embracing their authentic power and inner wisdom, deeply healing themselves and manifesting the motherhood of their dreams.With her unique coaching approach that blends EFT (Tapping), Self-Compassion work, and deep knowledge of maternal mental health, she helps moms heal their own childhood traumas, break free from dysfunctional patterns, and eliminate shame and guilt, so they can thrive in motherhood and create new healthy family norms for themselves and their children.In this episode:Maria discusses her personal struggle with postpartum depression and how EFT became a transformative tool in her healing process.She talks about EFT, also known as tapping, how it involves stimulating acupressure points to activate and calm the nervous system, offering a unique approach to emotional well-being.Maria highlights the versatility of EFT, addressing issues such as negative beliefs, stress, and even physical pain, providing relief for overwhelmed business owners. Maria guides listeners through a short EFT session focused on managing stress and creating mental space for business owners who feel time-pressed. Instructions start at: Session starts at:Maria emphasizes the importance of radical self-care, introducing a mini-course designed to help women, especially mothers and business owners, deepen their self-care practices.Maria's words of wisdom encourage self-reflection, respecting seasonal rhythms, and taking the time to plan and build foundations for personal and professional growth.Maria discusses her Self Paced Radical Self-Care for Moms Mini Course https://mariayakimchuk.podia.com/radical-self-care-for-momsTo see the Tapping points go to:https://therelaxationlounge.info/eft-with-maria-yakimchuk/EFT Session Info:Instructions starts at 15:30Session starts at 18:47Contacting Maria:https://www.parentonboard.com/On Social:https://instagram.com/parentonboardcoachinghttps://www.facebook.com/parentonboardcoachinghttps://www.tiktok.com/@parentonboardcoaching*** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home
E151 A Stress Less Fertility Journey with Ashley Holmes
Jan 18 2024
E151 A Stress Less Fertility Journey with Ashley Holmes
Ashley Holmes is the CEO and founder of Holistic Fertility Coach Inc. She supports women struggling with infertility to bring alignment, balance and nourish mind, body and spirit to conceive with ease.In this episode:Ashley shares her journey of overcoming fertility struggles through a holistic approach.She emphasizes the importance of a holistic lifestyle change to align, balance, and nourish mind, body, and spirit for easy and natural conception.She talks about how stress is a significant factor affecting fertility, impacting hormones, food digestion, and reproductive tissues. Ashley discusses the need to address stress proactively.She highlights the power of Yoga Nidra meditation, a guided practice that positively influences various aspects of one's being, promoting relaxation and rejuvenation.Ashley encourages women to explore practices like Yin yoga, Yoga Nidra meditations, chakra balancing, Reiki, and Ayurveda to optimize health and well-being.She provides insights into the signs of stress and tension, urging women to recognize and address these signals before they escalate.Ashley invites women to a virtual yoga retreat offering a rejuvenating reset with various practices like tapping, Tai Chi, face yoga, Yin yoga, and Yoga Nidra. The retreat provides a blissful three-hour experience accessible for 90 days. https://www.marygooden.com/offers/3byvbVEJContacting Ashley:https://holisticfertilitycoachinc.my.canva.site/ On Social:https://www.instagram.com/ashley_holmes3202/https://www.facebook.com/groups/271957647919481/?ref=share_group_linkhttps://www.facebook.com/ashley.holmes.3979BlogPost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/a-stress-less-fertility-journey-with-ashley-holmes *********For the FREE Self Care Action Plan click here: https://therelaxationlounge.info/selfcare-action-plan/ *** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home
E150 The Healing Power of Yoga, Meditation, and Sound with Alexandra Charles-Kersey
Jan 12 2024
E150 The Healing Power of Yoga, Meditation, and Sound with Alexandra Charles-Kersey
Alexandra Charles-Kersey is an Australian who moved to the US in 2014, and happily lives in Houston Texas where she founded and opened her yoga and meditation studio, Soul Tribes Yoga and Meditation. Her studio focuses on a more gentle style of yoga, making it sustainable and accessible to everyone and anyone. Alexandra shares a calming breath technique to reduce stress and overwhelm: Inhale for a count of four, exhale for four, creating a balanced rhythm.Alexandra emphasizes the importance of finding the right yoga style for you: Explore different studios, teachers, and practices until you discover what suits your needs.She talks about the benefits of yoga, highlighting the importance of moving your body in all directions for longevity and injury prevention.Alexandra explains the various types of yoga, mentioning the focus on gentle practices like Hatha vinyasa and yin yoga at her studio, Soul Tribes.She discusses the benefits of meditation, including stress reduction, improved sleep, and calming the mind from repetitive thought cycles.She shares insights into sound meditation, also known as a sound bath, which involves instruments like crystal singing bowls to create a sense of calm and improve overall well-being.Alexandra encourages listeners to try different wellness practices and emphasizes the accessibility of virtual classes, offering a 30-day unlimited class package for promotion – go to her website at: https://soultribeshtx.com Contacting Alexandra:https://soultribeshtx.comOn Social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alexandracharles_/https://www.instagram.com/soultribeshtx/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/soultribeshtx*** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home
E149 Easing Aches and Pains with Janis Isaman
Jan 5 2024
E149 Easing Aches and Pains with Janis Isaman
Janis Isaman is a movement specialist based in Calgary, Canada. She is the founder of My Body Couture, a movement therapy studio that provides personalized training and rehabilitation services to clients with chronic pain, injuries, and other movement limitations. Janis has been working in the health and fitness industry for over two decades, and she has extensive training and experience in various movement modalities, including Pilates, yoga, and functional movement.In this episode:Janis her personal journey from overcoming pain and injury to founding My Body Couture, a movement therapy studio.Janis explains that her inspiration to help others came from experiencing her own challenges with pain and immobility, highlighting the importance of creating solutions for others facing similar issues.She talks about how living with pain and physical limitations can contribute to stress, affecting not only the body but also the mind. She emphasizes the interconnectedness of physical and mental well-being.Janis discusses the significance of movement and exercise in managing stress and anxiety, emphasizing that the human body is designed for regular, positive stress through movement. She highlights the pleasure and positive feedback associated with movement.Janis introduces the concept of body sustainability, focusing on maintaining a neutral and functional body experience. She mentions techniques such as Yin yoga and Yamuna body rolling as effective methods for sustaining the body.She explains her personalized approach to working with clients, tailoring routines and techniques based on individual needs. She emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals to take ownership of their bodies and well-being.Janis encourages the audience to shift their perspective from traditional exercise to incorporating daily movement and body sustainability practices, likening it to preventive care, like brushing teeth. She emphasizes the unique responsibility each person has in caring for their own body.Contacting Janis:Website: https://mybodycouture.com Facebook: https://Facebook.com/mybodycouture Instagram: https://Instagram.com/mybodycouture Elephant Journal: https://www.elephantjournal.com/profile/janis-isaman/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jisaman YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/user/janisisamanBlogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/easing-aches-and-pains-with-janis-isaman/*** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home
E148 Unleashing Your Strengths with Catherine Gray
Dec 21 2023
E148 Unleashing Your Strengths with Catherine Gray
Catherine Gray helps organizations, teams and leaders to massively improve their results and retain their top talent. She works with them to ensure long lasting change happens with complete clarity and accountability levels. In this episode:Catherine shares her inspirational journey from overcoming a long-term illness to discovering her passion in coaching.Catherine highlights the significance of uncovering and leveraging strengths. She introduces the Clifton Strengths assessment toolwhich unveils innate talents, paving the way for personal and professional growth.Catherine talks about building an ideal team by aligning individuals with their strengths.Catherine emphasizes the importance of employee happiness -aligning tasks with individual strengths, understanding values, and linking work to the company's purpose are crucial for success and less stress.She explains the often underestimated element of accountability and stresses the need to customize approaches based on individual preferences. One size does not fit all in the realm of accountability.Catherine encourages listeners to stay curious and self-aware and the importance of recognizing where energy lies. Working from a place of rest, where tasks align with natural strengths, can lead to increased effectiveness and joy.Catherine offers a free resource for listeners "Five Ways to Discover Your Strengths and Thrive at Home and Work" to help you explore your strengths further.Catherine’s Words of Wisdom:Stay curious, be mindful of your energy, and find rest in activities aligned with your natural abilities. Enjoying life and self-care are pivotal in life's short journey.Contacting Catherine:www.catherinegraycoaching.comOn Social:https://www.instagram.com/purposefulcoaching/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/CatherineGrayCoachinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-gray-coaching/  *** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home
E147 ADHD: No More Guilt, No More Shame with Nicole Louise Winer
Dec 15 2023
E147 ADHD: No More Guilt, No More Shame with Nicole Louise Winer
Nicole Louise Winer is a Business Strategist, Mentor & Coach and ex-Global Investment Banker who has worked with 100s of clients worldwide. She combines practical business skills with a BSc in Psychology and a no-BS approach to help her clients build profitable businesses they love.She is a well respected coach, is an anti-bullying champion and is passionate about bringing more kindness into business through building communities of support.In this episode:Nicole shares her journey of understanding ADHD through personal experiences and consuming content from various sources.Nicole explains ADHD in simple terms, emphasizing the unique ways it manifests in individuals and the importance of understanding oneself.Nicole talks about her own symptoms, highlighting the complexity of ADHD and how it varies from person to person.Nicole discusses the societal pressure of conforming to norms and the impact of shame and guilt, especially for women dealing with ADHD.Nicole provides practical tips for managing a busy brain, including self-awareness, reflective practices, and engaging in activities that bring joy.Nicole emphasizes the value of accountability partners or coaches in providing support, perspective, and alternatives during overwhelming situations.Nicole shares insights into early interventions, such as detailing processes and outsourcing, to prevent reaching a crisis point and reduce stress and overwhelm.She shares information about her podcast – to listen click here: https://nicolelouiseonline.com/podcast/Contacting Nicole:www.nicolelouiseonline.comOn Social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-winer/https://www.instagram.com/nicolelouiseonlinehttps://www.facebook.com/nicole.l.winerhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/thebizgrowthcommunity  *** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home
E146 Quick Two-Minute Techniques for Stress Relief Jaylin Knight
Dec 8 2023
E146 Quick Two-Minute Techniques for Stress Relief Jaylin Knight
Jaylin Knight, renowned Positive Intelligence Coach, focuses on helping women reduce stress through enhancing Mental Fitness. She offers practical advice on mind-body transformation, leading to handling life's challenges with a positive mindset.With Jaylin’s guidance, clients learn to adopt an empowered growth mindset, build consistent habits, and take a holistic approach to their health and wellness.In this episode: Jaylin shares practical tips for reducing stress by enhancing mental fitness and transforming the mind and body.She shares quick stress-busting exercises -  PQ reps which focus on the five senses, offering a break from overwhelming and stressful thoughts.She explains how the brain is wired, highlighting how our brains evolved for survival, triggering stress responses in daily challenges.Jaylin explains how curiosity is a powerful tool to combat stress, encouraging questioning and shifting to a positive mindset.Jaylin discusses an activation tool to help overcome self-sabotage and achieve desired goals.Jaylin offers a free downloadable guided PQ app as a practical, versatile tool to change their state and reduce stress. Download it here: https://coaching.bootiquefitness.com/free-moving-meditationJaylin words of wisdom:Find opportunities in challenges and use curiosity in recognizing gifts in every situation.Contacting Jaylin:https://coaching.bootiquefitness.com/end-guilt.https://bootiquefitness.com/mental-fitness/ Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/iamjaylinknighthttps://www.facebook.com/jaylinsknight/*** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home
E145 From People-Pleasing to Self-Love with Christina Smith
Nov 30 2023
E145 From People-Pleasing to Self-Love with Christina Smith
Christina Smith is a life coach specializing in confidence and self-love in midlife so that women can finally truly like themselves and how they show up for themselves and their relationships. She's helped people move through tough transitions with coaching and with her book, Inviting Shift. Her focus is on helping women to empower themselves so they can make their second half the best half by dropping the people-pleasing and perfection and stepping into desire, authenticity and joy.She is also the host of The Inviting Shift Podcast - a place for midlife women to embrace their uniqueness and truth with confidence. In this interview:Christina discusses her journey from a challenging childhood to finding empowerment through therapy and coaching, emphasizing the importance of helping women embrace authenticity and joy.She delves into the roots of people-pleasing and perfectionism, highlighting societal expectations and the fear of judgment as driving forces.Reflecting on childhood conditioning, Christina explores how women may suppress their true selves to conform, leading to a loss of identity.Christina talks about how curiosity emerges as a tool to overcome judgment, encouraging individuals to ask questions and foster self-compassion.She discusses her archetype class about feminine archetypes, urging women to balance different energies beyond the prevalent "warrior" archetype in midlife – Click here https://christina-smith.com/archetypes/Christina emphasizes the importance of sitting with uncomfortable feelings, advocating for vulnerability and self-validation, offering a free archetypes class for further exploration.Christina’s words of Wisdom:Be kind to oneself, slow down, and savor the joys of life. Contacting Christina:Website: https://christina-smith.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christina_smith_xoxo/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/invitingshiftLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-smith-12101710/Podcast: https://invitingshift.com/podcast/ *** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home
E144 Soulful Self-Care with Kimberly Keane
Nov 22 2023
E144 Soulful Self-Care with Kimberly Keane
Kimberly Keane is a holistic life coach and healer that helps women break free from their past so they can step into their light.In this interview:Kimberly shares her personal journey of overcoming stress and anxiety, from an unexpected career change to seeking holistic approaches for healing.She explains how holistic modalities like Reiki and life coaching played a crucial role in her transformation, providing insights into her emotional needs and patterns.Kimberly defines codependency as taking on someone else's emotions at the expense of your own, drawing from her experiences and family background.She introduces the concept of a "recipe of a pattern," highlighting the sequence of circumstances, thoughts, feelings, actions, and responses that contribute to habitual behaviors.Kimberly suggests practical practices for change, including journaling, meditation, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping, emphasizing the importance of awareness and reframing thoughts. Click here for her workshop: https://kimvkeane.newzenler.com/live-webinar/november-eft-workshop/registerShe discusses the unique challenges women face, such as societal expectations and the pressure to balance various roles, encouraging self-compassion and letting go of unnecessary burdens.Kimberly reassures the audience that they are not alone in their journey and encourages seeking support, emphasizing that facing challenges is a normal part of life and an opportunity for personal growth. Contacting Kimberly:Website: https://www.kimkeane.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimvkeane/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimvkeane *** What is your stress personality? Take the FREE Quiz at: https://stressquiz.infoWhere do YOU rank!***Aches and pains? Glutathione is the protector and detoxifier of the cell. It’s the key to the life, health,performance, protection and longevity of every human cell.https://painrelief.neumi.com/home