Calm Your Daily Stress - Stress Relief for the Busy Woman

Yvonne Caputo has been a teacher. She taught in the Erie Pennsylvania Public Schools for 18 years. She has also been the Vice President of Human Resources at a retirement community, a corporate trainer and consultant, and a psychotherapist. She has a master’s degree in education and clinical psychology.Her book, Flying with Dad, is a story about her relationship with her father through his telling of World War II stories. Her second book, Dying with Dad shares how she and her dad had tough conversations about what he wanted in the end.She has always been a storyteller. She has used stories to widen students’ eyes and soften clients’ pain, and her stories have earned her rave reviews as a presenter and speaker.Yvonne lives in Pennsylvania with her best friend (who is also her husband). Together they have three children, three grandchildren, and a bernedooodle.In this episode:Yvonne explains how understanding emotions, especially negative ones like anger and frustration, can be transformative by treating them as an internal "stop sign."She shares the importance of naming emotions and walking through them step-by-step to align reactions with values and avoid impulsive responses.Yvonne dives into the science of emotions, describing how the brain’s amygdala processes feelings and helps us respond to stress in healthy ways.She talks about using personal experiences, like dealing with her father’s PTSD, to foster deeper relationships and understanding through storytelling.Yvonne highlights her two books, Flying with Dad and Dying with Dad, as journeys of healing, connection, and advocating for open conversations about end-of-life planning.Yvonne encourages listeners to see negative emotions as helpful guides, offering insights and opportunities for personal growth.Contacting Yvonne:https://Ingeniumbooks.com/yvonne-caputo/On Social:https://www.facebook.com/xcskiyvonnehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-caputo-1449137/https://www.instagram.com/yvonnecaputo46/  Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/proven-strategies-to-stop-negative-emotions/*****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app

Kat Amey, Life Coach and Retreat Host helping people to live a life they love - their own way.In this episode:Kat shares how her journey to Thailand inspired her to become a life coach and help people live lives they truly love.Kat explains how journaling can feel like a quiet friend, offering a way to unload thoughts and self-coach without outside opinions.She talks about overcoming common journaling challenges, like perfectionism or overwhelm, by starting small with simple prompts like, “How am I feeling today?”Kat encourages using habit stacking, like pairing journaling with your morning coffee, to make it a seamless part of your routine.She suggests choosing a journaling method that works for you, whether handwriting in a pretty notebook or typing on your device—just keep it easy and accessible.She highlights how journaling can support entrepreneurs by helping process challenges, doubts, and decisions, even when working alone.Kat recommends using journaling for goal setting by focusing on how you want to feel and who you want to become, instead of rigid resolutions.She shares information about her free workbook to help you get started with journaling – click here  Contacting Kat:https://www.kathrynamey.com/On Socialhttps://www.instagram.com/kat_amey/https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewellnesshub.101*****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app

Michelle Waitzman is an author, writer and communications trainer. She lives in Toronto, Canada with her husband and two rescue dogs.In this episode:Michelle shares how dogs can teach us to be happier by staying present and appreciating the simple things in life.Michelle explains why dogs are so much better at handling stress by focusing on the moment and letting go of negativity quickly.She talks about how we can learn to deal with stress by setting boundaries and having honest, non-blaming conversations with those around us.She shares how we often snap at the wrong thing, and why it's important to take a step back and figure out the real issue.Michelle encourages us to get outside for a walk, just like dogs do, to refresh our minds and boost happiness.Michelle explains how her book, Be As Happy As Your Dog, offers 16 easy ways to improve your happiness without adding more stress.Michelle reminds us to focus on appreciating the good things in our life, just like our dogs do every day.She talks about her monthly newsletter that provides happiness tips and interesting tidbits about dog behavior – sign up here Contacting Michelle:https://beashappyasyourdog.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beashappyasyourdog/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeAsHappyAsYourDog/Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/do-dogs-hold-the-secret-to-happiness-with-michelle-waitzman *****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app

Julie Fitzpatrick, a multi-award-winning hypnotherapist, coach, podcast host, speaker, and #1 international bestselling co-author, is the founder of Millieside Therapy & Coaching. Specializing in helping individuals stuck in cycles of stress, overwhelm, or anxiety—especially those frustrated by traditional therapies—Julie offers a unique, transformative approach. Her proven techniques empower clients to lower their stress, regain calm, build confidence, and take back control of their lives.In this episode:Julie shares her journey from 35 years in the corporate world to becoming a hypnotherapist, inspired by her desire to help people break free from stress and overwhelm.  She explains how stress affects our bodies and minds and emphasizes the importance of taking small, actionable steps to lower your stress. Julie talks about "coherent breathing," a simple technique of breathing in and out for six counts to quickly calm the mind and body.  She highlights how stopping, pausing, or even dancing for a few minutes can reset your day, lower your stress and help you regain focus.  Julie discusses the power of breaking tasks into bite-sized pieces, using techniques like the Pomodoro method to stay productive without overwhelm. She shares her belief in the importance of flow—finding joy and focus in your work—and knowing when to step back when it no longer feels right.  She offers relatable insights into handling setbacks, reframing bad days, lower your stress and restarting with a fresh perspective whenever needed.  She talks about her free quiz and calming audio – click here Contacting Julie: https://millieside.com On Social https://linktr.ee/milliesidetherapycoachingBlogpost:  https://therelaxationlounge.info/lower-your-stress-with-julie-fitzpatrick*****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app

MJ Murray Vachon is an LCSW and business owner with more than 48,000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years of teaching her Mental Wellness program, Inner Challenge in schools, community groups and Notre Dame Football. In this episode:MJ shares how cell phones can increase stress and anxiety by overloading our brains with too much “feel-good” dopamine, similar to a sugar rush, leaving us feeling drained.MJ explains how overusing phones can mess with our natural ability to enjoy simpler pleasures, like a walk or time with friends, because we’re so used to the constant stimulation.She talks about a client who dramatically improved her mood and sleep just by reducing her phone time — proof that small changes make a big difference!MJ introduces the “ACCT” method for reducing phone use: Awareness, Creating phone-free zones, Curating what we look at, and Taking phones out of the bedroom.MJ recommends setting times when the phone is totally off-limits, like during family dinners or evening wind-downs.She encourages being mindful of what we consume on our phones — asking, “Is this life-giving or life-sucking?”She suggests using a traditional alarm clock so your phone doesn’t tempt you during the night; this can help avoid sleepless scrolling and improve rest.She mentioned going into the science of cell phones on a deeper level on her podcast – you can listen to it here: https://tinyurl.com/MJMVCalm Contacting MJhttps://mjmurrayvachon.com/ On Socialhttps://www.facebook.com/mj.murrayvachonhttps://www.instagram.com/vachonmjmurray/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/m-j-murray-vachon-lcsw-184252289/Blogpost:  https://therelaxationlounge.info/cell-phone-stress-with-mj-murray-vachon/*****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app

Susan Lazar Hart, author of Breaking Free, transformational mindset coach, creator of the Congruent Living Method and The Congruent Living Academy.In this episode:Susan shares her journey from being an artist to discovering a deep connection between body, mind, and spirit that changed her life.She explains how she found congruence by moving past society’s pressures to stay busy, feel guilty, or live for others' expectations.Susan talks about the small, practical steps you can take to honor yourself daily, from gratitude practices to simply putting on your running shoes.She emphasizes the power of baby steps, reminding us that transformation begins with simple, consistent actions.Susan encourages shifting mindset by asking empowering questions like, "What would I love to create with today?" and "What if it could be easy?"She shares a simple exercise that really goes deep into what is holding you back in what you want to do.Susan invites listeners to use her Transformation Toolkit as a guide to start breaking old cycles and discovering harmony in life. Click Here to get started https://susanselfcheck.comContacting Susan:https://susanlazarhart.com/ On Social:FB: https://www.facebook.com/SusanLazarHartCoachingIG: https://www.instagram.com/susanlazarhartcoachingLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanlazarhart/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SusanLazarHartBlog:  https://therelaxationlounge.info/breaking-free-say-yes-to-yourself-with-susan-lazar-hart/  *****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app

Trixi Menhardt is a mental fitness and leadership coach, with a deep business background in medical devices, healthcare IT and life sciences, leading large scale sales and technical projects internationally. Since 2012, as a Professional Certified Coach, she focuses on mental wellness, navigating uncertainty and bringing joy and success to both emerging and established leaders through corporate sponsored coaching.In her private practice, Trixi’s focus are people who are high achieving parents of young adults who have not turned out the way they hoped for. Outwardly successful people are at a loss on how to connect with their young adult kids, Gen Zers who are making very different choices in life.Trixi helps her clients become the parent they want to be, redefining their role from provider to mentor, building trust with their beloved child. And along the way, learn techniques to reign in their anxiety and open up a path for effective action.Trixi is a PCC through the International Coaching Federation and a certified Mental Fitness coach through Positive Intelligence, founded by Shirzad Chamine. In this episode:Trixi shares ways for high-achieving parents to connect with their young adult kids without judgment or pressure.Trixi explains how shifting from "provider" to "mentor/listener" can rebuild trust with adult children.She talks about letting go of guilt, understanding that most parents are doing their best.She normalizes parenting challenges, reminding listeners that not every family has it "all together."She encourages parents to set healthy boundaries with young adults while respecting their independence.Trixi reveals why self-care is essential for parents, especially when managing their own stress and anxiety.She inspires parents to use their leadership skills to mentor and support rather than control their kids’ paths.Trixi talks about her free saboteur discovery workshop – click here for more infoContacting Trixi:https://www.redpantscoaching.com/On Social:https://www.instagram.com/trixi.q3inlife/https://www.linkedin.com/in/redpantsprincipal/https://www.facebook.com/RedPantsCoachingBlog: https://therelaxationlounge.info/relationships-with-your-adult-children-with-trixi-menhardt/ *****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app

Fred Schiffer is a sought after speaker, best-selling author, psychiatrist and part-time assistant professor at Harvard, he is on a mission to help people understand their anxiety, addiction and trauma and to offer them a proven method to improve their wellbeing.In this episode:Fred shares how dual brain psychology can reveal two sides of your brain that respond differently to stress and trauma.Fred explains how simple eye-covering techniques can shift your emotional state in seconds.He talks about how trauma affects one side of the brain more than the other, leading to anxiety, addiction, and depression.He gives real-life examples of how patients experience different emotions depending on which brain hemisphere is stimulated.Fred mentions his new book (Good-bye Anxiety, Depression, Addiction & PTSD: The Life-Changing Science of Dual-Brain Psychology)  that dives into dual brain psychology and shares therapy stories to help readers understand their own experiences.He reveals a powerful, quick treatment using infrared light to improve mental health, especially in cases of PTSD and addiction.Fred encourages listeners to connect with their inner child and use simple techniques to ease anxiety in daily life.Contacting Fred:www.dualbrainpsychology.com On Social: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086357269068https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560456878989https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredric-schiffer/Blogpost:  https://therelaxationlounge.info/dual-brain-psychology-with-fred-schiffer*****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app

Sue Willoughby, founder of Willoughby Coaching, where she helps women over 40 break through personal barriers using the transformative power of Equus Coaching. Through deep, non-verbal connections with horses, Sue helps clients gain insight into their communication and leadership styles.Raised by a single alcoholic parent, Sue learned resilience early, came out at 17, and overcame dark times to build a successful career. With a lifelong love of horses, she’s crafted a coaching approach that inspires bold, authentic living. From being a DJ and standup comic to a private pilot, Sue embodies fearless living and is here to inspire you to do the same.In this episode:Sue shares how working with horses helps women understand their true selves by mirroring their behavior, revealing where they're out of sync.She explains how fear often feels like a huge brick wall, but once you start, it’s more like a speed bump.Sue talks about the importance of embracing discomfort and taking small steps outside your comfort zone.She encourages women to do an inventory of their amazing life skills and appreciate all they've accomplished.Sue advises getting out of your head and into your body, using breath and grounding to manage thoughts before they turn into stress.Sue reveals that horses act as lie detectors in her coaching, helping women see when they’re not being authentic.Sue suggests taking a pause before reacting, allowing you to process emotions and avoid stress spirals.Sue discusses her free 5 part email series – Midlife Makeofer : a 5-day challenge to ditch the “crisis” and reclaim your life. Click here for access Contacting Sue:⁠Web: ⁠https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/⁠⁠IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/⁠⁠LI: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/ *****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app

Jillian Acosta is a registered dietitian specializing in functional medicine and the psychology of eating. She owns The Root Cause Method, a nutrition practice where she helps clients achieve health through unconventional methods. Jillian believes many chronic illnesses, often worsened by excess weight, stem from trauma. She collaborates with physicians who use psychedelics to help clients change their relationship with food, emotions, and self. Her goal is to address the factors shaping our relationship with food to prevent and reverse chronic illnesses, leading to true fulfillment and connection.Jillian shares how her personal battle with emotional eating started as young as 3 years old, leading her to become a dietitian and explore deeper healing methods.She explains how psychedelics therapy, like ketamine, help people rewire their brains, release trauma, and develop compassion for themselves.Jillian talks about how the brain’s “default mode network” keeps us stuck in self-critical thinking and how psychedelic therapy  allows it to go “offline” for healing to happen.She describes her program, “The Garden,” where she helps women uproot emotional “weeds” planted by trauma using gentle psychedelic therapy.Jillian talks about how nurturing self-compassion daily can transform self-judgment and bring real change to people’s lives.Jillian explains that trauma, big or small, can influence our self-worth and behaviors, but healing is possible when we confront it.Contacting Jillian:Website: https://www.therootcausemethod.comOn Social:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-acosta-rd-ldn-8b8a1490/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063699654110Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianacosta_rd/  *****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app

Carole Murko is the master of change. Her path from Wall Street Analyst, to NPR and PBS Cooking host, and now to a mindset expert, and health and self-mastery coach is what drives her passion to help others make changes in their own lives and enable them to master their own thoughts and become the best version of themselves. In this episode:Carole shares her journey from Wall Street to mindset and self-mastery coaching, revealing how her health struggles led her to a deeper understanding of healing.Carole explains how she healed her autoimmune eye disease through Dr. Joe Dispenza’s teachings on the neuroscience of change, including meditation and mindset shifts.She talks about how stress impacts health, especially for entrepreneurs, and the importance of recognizing unconscious stress habits.Carole recommends easy and quick tools like breathwork and qigong to manage stress, which can be done anywhere and anytime.She shares a calming qigong technique, using hand movements over the heart to reduce stress and anxiety.She encourages daily practices like breathwork, journaling, and grounding exercises to help busy women lower stress and reconnect with themselves.She highlights the importance of food consciousness, using the example of dandelions to show how the energy of food can influence well-being.Contacting Carole:https://www.loveeatheal.comon SocialIG: https://www.instagram.com/loveeatheal/FB: https://www.facebook.com/carole.murkoLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-murko-2b310b/Blogpost:  https://therelaxationlounge.info/de-stress-your-busy-life-with-carole-murko *****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app

Julia Blackwell is a fascia release practitioner, educator, and creator of The Fascia Remedy. She has captivated a community of thousands with her unique bodywork, her fresh take on foam rolling, and her approach to discovering the root source of their pain. Her unique combination of fascia release, postural alignment, and mindset magic has earned her the nickname “The Pain Relief Wizard" from her community of both professional athletes and everyday movers.In this episode:Julia shares her journey from a lifelong struggle with nerve damage to discovering the life-changing power of fascia release therapy.Julia explains how fascia is like a "liquidy plastic wrap" that surrounds everything in our bodies, affecting our posture, mobility, and our structure.She talks about how compressing fascia while moving intentionally can relieve tension and pain, offering a simple technique with a foam roller.Julia highlights how releasing fascia can help people become more resilient to stress and release trapped emotions, leading to greater relaxation and well-being.Julia offers a 7-day free trial of her online video library, where you can learn and try these techniques at home – go to https://www.movementbyjulia.com/podcast to try this unique technique.Julia encourages everyone to keep exploring and trying new methods for pain and stress relief, reminding listeners that hope is always available.Contacting Julia:Https://www.movementbyjulia.com On social:https://www.instagram.com/movementbyjuliahttps://www.facebook.com/mvmtbyjuliahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/movementbyjuliaBlogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/the-secrets-of-your-fascia-with-julia-blackwell*****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app

Tonya Kay Herb, CEO of Outspoken She  a transformative life coach and keynote speaker. Tonya is on a mission to help high-achieving women break free from the chains of overthinking and perfectionism. Tonya shares how she started her journey by feeling there had to be "more out there" and finding her passion through helping others overcome limiting beliefs.Tonya explains perfectionism as constantly tweaking and never feeling good enough, which traps us in a loop of self-doubt.Tonya talks about breaking free from perfectionism by recognizing unrealistic standards and taking small, manageable steps toward self-acceptance.Tonya shares her “BIKE” system: Be you, gain Insight, show Kindness, and Engage genuinely, to overcome perfectionism and overthinking.Tonya emphasizes the importance of showing up authentically, letting go of filters and self-judgment, and staying true to your core values.Tonya discusses the need for genuine connection and how engaging with others, whether through coffee dates or shared activities, can reduce feelings of disconnection.Tonya encourages listeners to take a breath, reflect on what truly matters, and let go of the things that no longer serve them.Contacting Tonya:https://tonyakay.co/https://linktr.ee/coachtonyakayBlogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/breaking-free-from-perfectionism-with-tonya-herb/*****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app

Rachel Sanders is a founder, innovator, and health and wellness expert committed to helping women 30+ achieve vibrant health with simple, practical advice. She is the CEO and co-founder of Rootine, a modern wellness brand offering science-backed supplements and at-home lab testing. She is also a podcast host, investor, and digital creator on social media and she has a newsletter, Glow & Elevate, where Rachel provides practical tips for improving stress, weight, sleep, and productivity. In this episode:Rachel shares how growing up with holistic health led her to create a wellness brand focused on women's health.Rachel explains how stress and burnout in her early career pushed her to develop smarter health solutions.She talks about the role of cortisol, our stress hormone, and how it impacts everything from mood to weight.She shares tips on how to test cortisol at home and why it’s crucial to know your body’s daily rhythm.Rachel emphasizes the importance of hydration, morning light, and sleep in managing cortisol levels.She offers advice on balancing nutrition and exercise to help lower stress and improve health.Rachel invites listeners to join her newsletter for simple tips on stress, sleep, and productivity – sign up here: https://glow-and-elevate.ck.page/b0850fc51cContacting Rachel:https://rootine.co/https://www.rachelsopersanders.com/ On social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelsopsanders/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-soper-sanders/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelsopsanders Rootine website: https://rootine.co/ Rootine instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootine_co Rootine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rootine_co Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/cortisol-stress-and-you-with-rachel-sanders/  *****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app

Denise Eckert, the host of Calm Your Daily Stress podcast shares her 5 Simple Steps to Reduce Your Daily Stress which can be downloaded here:https://therelaxationlounge.info/5-steps-to-reduce-your-stress-now/In this episode:Denise shares five simple steps to reduce daily stress, emphasizing the power of pausing to prevent mistakes and frustration.She explains the importance of recognizing stress symptoms and taking a quick break, like a walk or a dance, to reset and recharge.Denise talks about getting clear on what makes you happy and aligning tasks with your goals, using tools like a vision board to stay focused.She encourages listeners to do a stress and energy inventory, tracking what drains energy and what can be cut or delegated.She discusses the importance of setting boundaries, saying no to tasks that don’t align with your priorities.Denise suggests bundling tasks together, tackling them in bite-sized pieces, and rewarding yourself for progress to stay motivated takes stress off the table.Denise reminds us that asking for help isn't failure, but a way to manage overwhelm and prevent burnout.Contacting Denisehttps://therelaxationlounge.info*****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app

In her previous life, Xenia used to work in Finance until she fell ill in her mid-20s with multiple autoimmune diseases. She couldn't keep up with her job and her life, was bedridden for a while, and eventually decided to quit her job while focusing only on her recovery. During that time, she overshot and became obsessed with living a healthy lifestyle, struggling with depression and unable to handle the stress of it anymore. She was eventually able to turn it around and find balance, which is when true healing finally happened. She is now symptom-free and started coaching because she wants to support others who are going through the same thing & share her knowledge.In this episode:Xenia explains how stress played a major role in her autoimmune diseases and how she didn't initially recognize the connection.Xenia talks about feeling isolated and the stigma around asking for help, which prolonged her journey to recovery.She describes her path to becoming a health coach to help others and how it changed her perspective on career and work-life balance.She discusses the importance of recognizing stress and developing healthy ways to manage it, including keeping a stress journal and practicing mindfulness.Xenia shares that stress can be physical, emotional, or mental and emphasizes the need to create a buffer between stressors and our responses.She highlights common symptoms of autoimmune diseases, such as extreme fatigue and digestive issues, and encourages listeners to seek help if they experience these.She offers a free roadmap where she shares her journey and framework that you can use to find out what’s next for you – download it from her website here: https://www.xeniabrandstetter.com/Contacting Zenia:https://www.xeniabrandstetter.com/On Social:https://www.instagram.com/xeniabrandstetterhttps://www.facebook.com/share/nr3LZvyyZWDUkA3E/?mibextid=LQQJ4dhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/xenia-brandstetter/Link to Blogpost:https://therelaxationlounge.info/stress-and-autoimmune-diseases-with-xenia-brandstetter*****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app

With a combined twenty-five years of experience, first as a psychotherapist, then a financial advisor, and now a trainer and executive coach, Abby Havermann inspires and teaches leaders how to unwire habits of thought and emotion that no longer serve. Drawing on leading-edge neuroscience, ancient wisdom practices, and life experience, Abby engages executive audiences with wit and sincerity.In this episode:Abby explains that self-sabotage happens because we're not fully aware of our own thoughts and feelings.She talks about positive intelligence and how taking a quick assessment can show us our self-sabotaging behaviors.Abby highlights the importance of building mental muscles, just like physical ones, to better handle stress and make positive changes.Abby shares simple techniques, like focusing on your fingertips or heart-focused breathing, to quickly shift your mindset and reduce stress.Abby mentions Heart Math Institute's research on how heart rate variability affects our emotions and brain function.Abby offers a free saboteur assessment and a discovery call to help listeners understand and manage their self-sabotaging behaviors – take the assessment now – click here:  https://letsconnect.abbyhavermann.com/offer-pageContacting Abby:Website: https://www.abbyhavermann.comOn Social:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-havermann-93a915165Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyisworthyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/abby.havermann Blogpost:  https://therelaxationlounge.info/conquering-self-sabotage-with-abby-havermann*****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app

With over a decade at tech giants like Microsoft and Google, Sally transitioned to a full-time career in Emotional & Positive Intelligence Coaching in Feb 2024 after 4 years of side hustling. Today, she supports kind hearts with intense lives and helps individuals move away from a chronically overwhelming rhythm. Sally draws on her extensive training in Behavioral Science and her degree in Management.In this episode:Sally shares her journey from working at Microsoft and Google to becoming an emotional intelligence coach.She explains how the constant connectivity and information overload with modern technology led to her feeling misaligned, overwhelmed and burnt out.Sally talks about how becoming a mother made her realize the importance of slowing down, pausing and managing emotions.Sally emphasizes the importance of pausing, setting boundaries and recognizing the intensity of demands in our lives.She gives advice on the need to pause and reassess the number of requests we receive to avoid burnout. Sally discusses how highly sensitive or empathetic individuals are more deeply affected by intense environments. She reassures that setting boundaries and pausing can help us create a more balanced and fulfilling life.Her final words: However intense life gets, pause, breathe, and then you'll know how to focus on what matters.Contacting Sally:https://hayatti.co/On Social:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallymahamdehInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayatticoaching/Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/harnessing-the-power-of-pause-with-sally-mahamdeh*****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app

Kathy Harmon-Luber is a certified Sound Therapy & Sound Healing practitioner, Reiki Master, and wellness guide whose passion is helping people navigate the challenging terrain of the healing journey—and thrive. Her best-selling book, “Suffering to Thriving: Your Toolkit for Navigating Your Healing Journey—How to Live a More Healthy, Peaceful, Joyful Life,” is full of wisdom gleaned from decades healing from debilitating health crises. In this episode:Kathy shares how her passion for music and sound healing began with her lifelong love of playing instruments and her stressful job experiences.Kathy explains how sound baths and incorporating music into her daily routine helped her manage stress and reset her nervous system.She talks about her challenging health journey, including a severe spinal rupture, and how sound healing became a vital part of her recovery.Kathy emphasizes the importance of mindset and how asking the right questions can transform our experiences and open new doors.She discusses simple, everyday sound healing techniques like humming, singing, and using instruments to help manage stress and improve well-being.Kathy introduces her book, " Suffering to Thriving: Your Toolkit for Navigating Your Healing Journey—How to Live a More Healthy, Peaceful, Joyful Life," which offers short, insightful chapters on various aspects of the healing journey, applicable to both health and business challenges.Kathy encourages listeners to follow their passions and use their unique gifts to make a positive impact in the world, even during stressful and overwhelming times.Contacting Kathy:Website: https://sufferingtothriving.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathyluber/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SufferingToThrivingYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kathyharmon-luberBlogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/sound-healing-with-kathy-harmon-luber/*****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app

Note: EFT session starts at 19:20Claire Turner is an author, coach, and founder of Claire Turner - EFT. Through her unique blend of coaching and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Claire helps entrepreneurs master their emotions to achieve their desired life and business goals. Her practical and fun approach empowers individuals to navigate challenges, leading to increased confidence, self trust and success.Claire shares how she transitioned from a stressful corporate job to her passion for helping others through EFT.Claire explains EFT and how it helps calm your brain and reduce stress.She talks about limiting beliefs and how they can hold us back in life and business.Claire shares a personal story about how EFT helped her feel calmer and happier.She explains the physical and emotional responses tied to stress and limiting beliefs.She shares that curiosity and compassion are key to understanding and changing our beliefs.Claire guides a simple EFT session to help listeners start feeling calmer right away.She also discusses her “Beginner’s Guide to Tapping” that you can download here: https://claire-turner-eft.mykajabi.com/offers/is55spncContacting Clairehttps://claireturnereft.com/On Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claireturnereftInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/claireturnereftuk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-turner-6299a61a1/Watch the EFT Session:https://youtu.be/czCv-yv-1MY  Blogpost:  https://therelaxationlounge.info/powerful-eft-magic-with-claire-turner/*****Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile AppDownload Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day. Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!https://relax-now.app