Calm Your Daily Stress - Stress Relief for the Busy Midlife Woman
This podcast is dedicated to helping busy midlife women manage stress and anxiety. It features interviews with guests who share stress-reducing techniques, wisdom, and practices. The goal is to provide a roadmap to more peace, clarity, and less overwhelm in daily life.
Episodes
E254 The Truth About Breast Cancer Screening with Lynn Fraley
What if everything you have been told about breast health is wrong? Lynn Fraley, a nurse with a doctoral degree in public health from Berkeley, is pulling back the curtain on the mammogram (breast cancer screening) industry, medical fear tactics, and the breast cancer statistics that nobody is sharing with women. She is giving us the real numbers, the honest conversation, and three action steps yo
E253 Six Minutes of Reading Does More Than You Think with Stephanie Affinito
What if six minutes with a good book could actually calm your nervous system? Spoiler: it can, and the research proves it.Stephanie Affinito shares with us why reading and writing are two of the most underrated stress relief tools out there. From her "pause pile" strategy to the brain dump method that finally quiets that mental noise at the end of a long day, this episode is packed with
E252 How to Break the Cycle of Chronic Stress with Marcy Luna
Do you feel like you're always pushing, rushing, and trying to do more, and feeling exhausted all the time?In this episode, Marcy Luna shares why chronic stress can quietly affect your health, motivation, memory, and relationships. You'll discover simple, science-backed ways to calm your nervous system, create more capacity in your day, and break free from the belief that stress is the k
E251 Chill, Prosper & Stop BURNOUT with Denise Duffield-Thomas
In this episode, Denise Eckert talks with Denise Duffield-Thomas about burnout, boundaries, ADHD, and the pressure many women entrepreneurs put on themselves. Denise DT shares her personal experience with burnout, how learning to set healthy boundaries protected her time and energy, and how her ADHD diagnosis helped her better understand the way she works. Together, they discuss practical ways to
E250 The Hidden Message Behind Your Anxiety with Silvia Araya
In this episode, Silvia Araya shares how anxiety and panic attacks can be signals from your body that something needs attention, not something to fear. She offers practical advice for busy women on managing stress, asking for support, listening to their needs, and creating a healthier balance between work, family, and self-care. Silvia Araya is a clinical trauma professional with over 15 years of
E249 The Hidden Reasons We Feel Stress with Katie Barngrover
In this episode, Katie breaks down the hidden reasons so many women are exhausted, wired at night, running on caffeine, and still waking up tired. From blue light and late-night snacking to hormones, food sensitivities, and overloaded to-do lists, she shares simple shifts that can help you finally feel like yourself again. If your brain won’t shut off and your energy is hanging by a thread, this e
E248 Top Tips for a Smoother Divorce with Jill Kaufman
Going through a divorce can feel lonely, stressful, and completely overwhelming, but Jill shares simple ways to make the process easier on yourself and your family. In this episode, Jill talks about co-parenting, handling big emotions, supporting children through change, and why getting the right support can make all the difference. Jill Kaufman is a Therapist, Divorce Coach, Mediator & Co-par
E247 Neuroscience: Rewiring Stress and Burnout with Cameron Allen
Cameron Allen, a neuroscientist, shares how stress and burnout can quietly take over your life and explains why nervous system regulation is the key to feeling calmer, clearer, and more connected. In this episode, he talks about simple daily practices that can help busy women lower overwhelm, stop overthinking, and create more peace in their everyday lives.Cameron is a neuroscientist and technolo
E246 Sober Living and Taking Control of Your Life with Hannah Turner
Hannah shares an honest look at her sober living journey and how it helped her stop numbing stress and start facing it. She shows how sober living can lead to stronger self-trust, healing, and a more grounded, peaceful life. Hannah Turner is a poet and writer whose work transforms the raw honesty of recovery into art. Inspired by her early sobriety as a student in Paris, her collection, The Clarit
E245 Stop People Pleasing and Start Living Your Life with Amy Schadt
Amy Schadt shares how women can break free from people pleasing, perfectionism, and the pressure to do it all. She explains simple ways to choose peace, calm stress, and start living life on your own terms. Amy Schadt is the creator of the Radical Embodiment Method, a coach, dancer, and educator who helps women break free from stress, perfectionism, and self-doubt — and reconnect with confidence,
E244 How to Make Affirmations Work for YOU with Denise Eckert
Denise Eckert shares how affirmations can help busy women lower stress, calm overwhelm, and shift negative thinking into more supportive thoughts. She explains that simple, believable affirmations can regulate the nervous system, build confidence, and support emotional healing. Denise also gives easy ways to use affirmations throughout the day and reminds listeners that being kinder to yourself ca
E243 Stuck in Your Head? Let’s Shift That with Dawna Campbell
You’re doing all the things, yet you still feel stuck—and it’s frustrating. In this episode, Dawna Campbell reveals why your mind keeps circling in stress and overwhelm, and what’s really happening underneath it all. She explains how subconscious patterns and stored emotions keep you in the same loop, even when you’re trying to move forward, and shares simple ways to calm your body, shift your ene
E242 Heal Your Trauma Without Reliving the Pain with Kristine Genovese
Kristine shows us that emotional healing isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong” with you—it’s about finally listening to what your body has been trying to say all along. When stress, overwhelm, and life keep piling up, it’s often stuck energy and unprocessed emotions running the show behind the scenes. Through simple shifts and deeper awareness, emotional healing helps you release what you’ve been carr
E241 DNA Decoded: Understanding Your Genetics with Dr. Sam Shay
Feeling stressed, wired, exhausted or just off—but not sure why? In this episode, Dr. Sam dives into how your genetics may be driving your mood, energy, and overwhelm. Through his dna decoded approach, you’ll walk away with simple insights to better understand your body and start feeling more calm, healthier, clear, and in control.Dr. Sam Shay, DC, IFMCP is a functional medicine expert, speaker, a
E240 Breaking Free from Emotional Eating and Self-Sabotage with Kayla MacDonald
Kayla MacDonald shares why stress, emotional eating, and self-sabotage aren’t about willpower—they’re signs your body is trying to feel safe. She explains simple, quick ways to reconnect with yourself so you can feel better, stay grounded, and actually enjoy your life again. Kayla MacDonald is a food freedom and embodiment coach who helps women break free from self-sabotage and finally feel safe,
E239 How to Stop Self-Sabotage and Move Forward with Terry Tateossian
Terry Tateossian shares her powerful story of burnout, self sabotage, panic attacks, and the wake-up call that pushed her to change her life as a busy midlife woman. She explains how self sabotage can quietly show up in everyday habits and shares simple ways midlife women can recognize it, work through it, and start moving forward. Terry Tateossian is a serial entrepreneur, wellness expert, and th
E238 Understanding Fibromyalgia and Finding Relief with Tami Stackelhouse
Tami Stackelhouse explains what fibromyalgia really is and why so many people struggle to get answers about their pain, fatigue, and brain fog. She also shares how stress affects the body and why learning to support your sleep, nervous system, and lifestyle can help you start feeling better. Tami Stackelhouse is an award-winning author, founder of the International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute,
E237 Midlife Hormone Tips for Stress, Energy, and Sanity with Lisa Marree
Lisa Marree shares simple, powerful ways to support your hormones, lower stress, and feel more like yourself again in midlife. With easy habits and real-life tips, this episode helps busy women boost energy, clear brain fog, and find calm without overwhelm.Lisa has a Military & Medical Science background and for the last 25 years run her own holistic health business. Lisa is a Menopause Expert
E236 Your Stress Ends When Your Healing Journey Begins with Anni Eza
Anni Eza shares simple ways to calm stress, slow down, and step out of survival mode guilt free. This episode is a reminder that your healing journey can feel peaceful, freeing, and doable — even on your busiest days. Anni is a catalyst for transformation, master healer (more than 10,000 healing sessions), ego death doula, teacher, and co-founder of Seeds of Bliss.In this episode:Anni shares how h
E235 Creating Safety, Desire, and Ecstasy in Relationships with Melanie Bonk
In this episode, Melanie shares how calming your nervous system and listening to your body can transform your relationships, helping you feel safer, more connected, and more at ease. It’s a gentle, uplifting reminder that small shifts can lead to deeper trust, better communication, and happier relationships.Melanie Bonk is a Certified Love, Sex & Relationships Coach and Somatic Trauma-Informed
E234 Burnout Prevention Starts with One Small Change with Deidre Gestrin
This episode, Deidre Gestrin focuses on burnout prevention with simple, real-life tools to help busy women protect their energy, reduce stress, and feel better fast. Perfect for anyone who’s tired of running on empty.Deidre Gestrin is the founder of Abundant Wellness Essentials. She is a Certified Health Coach and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who understands the challenges of a high-
E233 Loving Kindness Meditation for Calm and Self-Trust with Kimberly Brown
In this episode, Kimberly Brown explains that we do not have to win a war against our thoughts. Instead, we can acknowledge that familiar voice, recognize it is not actually true, and offer ourselves a little goodwill instead .Kimberly Brown is a meditation teacher and author. She leads classes and retreats that emphasize the power of compassion and kindness meditation to reconnect us to ourselves
E232 Balance vs. Resilience: What You Really Need with Charlotte Haggie
In this episode, Charlotte Haggie busts the myth of “balance” and shows why what busy women really need is resilience. She explains that stress comes from the pressure we put on ourselves—like trying to be the capable one, the perfectionist, or the people pleaser. As a qualified coach and mum of two, Charlotte is disbanding the myth of ‘balance’ and highlighting the need for resilience for working
E231 What’s Your Anxiety Type? Learn the 3 Types with Noelle McWard Aquino
In this episode, Noelle McWard explains the 3 main anxiety types (catastrophizing, control, and distorted beliefs) and shares simple tools to help you feel calmer and more in control. Noelle McWard Aquino is a therapist in Chicago with more than 30 years experience specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders. She is the author of the bestselling book, Anxiety Unpacked: Discover Your Type an
E230 Hormone Health, Sleep, and Why You’re Exhausted with Sharon Pendlington
Menopause coach Sharon Pendlington joins the show to share how chronic stress wreaks havoc on hormone health by keeping your body locked in survival mode — leaving you wired, tired, and emotionally spent. Drawing from her own midlife journey, she breaks down why listening to your body isn't a luxury, it's a necessity, and how simple tools like breathwork and nervous system regulation ca
E229 Burnout Prevention Starts with Body Awareness with Caroline Nixon
Caroline Nixon is a medical intuitive, psychic and healer with over 25 years of experience helping women reclaim their health, vitality and energetic alignment.Her work is rooted in the belief and understanding that you are a powerful creator who came here to do amazing things, and you need to feel your best in order to create a life that is impactful without burnout!!Caroline helps you get there
E228 The Secret Language of Your Dreams: with Lynda Samphire
Lynda Samphire is a transformational and intuitive dreams guide who helps people reconnect with their natural rhythm and inner intelligence. Through her work bridging consciousness, embodiment, and earth-based wisdom, she supports others in awakening their creative potential through gentle practices like dreamwork and intentional microdosing—guiding them back to a life of harmony, wholeness, and p
E227 Unlocking Your Laughter Intelligence with Marla Simlett
Marla Simlett, or as many know her, Marvelous Marla is a speaker, emcee, and registered clinical counsellor who helps people learn and laugh their way to becoming their greatest self.In this episode:Marla explains that she started combining her therapeutic counseling practice with humor because laughter helps open people up, lower resistance, and makes them open to learning and improving.She share
E226 Burnout to Breakthrough: Redefining Success with Isabelle Tremblay
Isabelle Tremblay spent years looking successful while quietly burning out. After 24 years in high-pressure marketing roles—on top of raising two young kids—she hit a breaking point and walked away from the polished life that was draining her.In the space that followed, she rebuilt from the inside out. Meditation, mindset work, and a new belief that leadership can come from love reshaped everythin
E225 Say Goodbye to People Pleasing with Kathleen Conner
Kathleen Conner spent decades being the woman who had it all together—running a business, raising a family, and saying yes to everyone but herself. At 53, she had a revelation: she was living the “perfect life that was perfectly wrong for her.” Out of that moment of truth, she created The Box-Breaking Method™—a transformative framework that helps women break free from the roles and expectations th
E224 From Burnout to Empowered with Melanie Gray
Dr. Melanie Gray is a nurse educator, wellness strategist, and creator of the STOP-IT™ Method, a framework that helps women slow down, set boundaries, and lead with clarity and grace.In this episode:Melanie shares why so many women feel tired all the time and how burnout sneaks into our lives when we try to do everything for everyone.She explains her “STOP IT” method and why scanning your feelings
E223 The Power of a Regulated Nervous System with Lara Bokovay
Lara Bokovay is a Certified Intuitive Life & Executive Coach who helps women—especially moms—heal generational cycles, regulate their nervous systems, and move from survival to calm, empowered living. She blends intuitive guidance with gentle frequency-based tools to support deep emotional and cellular healing.In this episode:Lara shares how her own healing journey led her to help other women
E222 How to Work With Your Energy, Not Against It with Angela Jean
Angela Jean teaches the fundamentals of nervous system resets, helping people keep their bodies open so transformation truly sticks. She guides clients to understand emotional energy, because not all energy is the same — and shows them how to redirect negative thought patterns around love, money, and self-worth. Using high-vibe audios combined with intentional movement, she installs empowering pat
E221 Feeling Off Lately? Your Hormones Might Be the Missing Link with Ashley Rocha
Hormone health expert Ashley Rocha founded Ladywell after her own battles with PMS, PMDD, and fertility issues pushed her to find real answers — and what she discovered is that most doctors simply aren't trained well enough to help women navigate their hormones. In this episode, she breaks down how chronic stress silently disrupts everything from your metabolism to your mood, and why so many
E220 Why Your Morning Nutrition Might Be Draining You with Tess Cheng
Tess Cheng is a certified health and wellness coach with over 13 years of experience, passionate about empowering individuals to thrive through all stages of life with sustainable wellness practices. With a background in Clinical Nutrition from NYU and personal experience managing hypoglycemia and a family history of diabetes, Tess knows firsthand the importance of building lasting habits that sup
E219 From Hot Mess to Morning Magic with Denise Eckert
Denise Eckert is a life coach, hypnotherapist, EFT practitioner, podcaster, and mobile app creator on a mission to help women break free from daily stress. She hosts the Calm Your Daily Stress podcast, where inspiring guests share simple, effective techniques to bring more calm and balance into busy lives.Most recently, Denise designed the Relax Now mobile app—a global hub of expert-led, bite-size
E218 Using Intuition to Create a Calmer, Happier You with Dr. Amy Albright
Dr. Amy Albright is CEO & Co-Founder of Holon and an Executive Coach. She blends practical science with intuition to guide change. For more than 20 years, she’s helped people transform their lives and businesses to grow or reinvent themselves.In this episode:Dr. Amy shares how being sick as a teen pushed her to discover acupuncture and opened her up to a whole new way of living.She explains ho
E217 Feeling Off? It Might Be Your Nervous System with Stacey Johnson
Stacey Johnson left her career as a therapist after losing her husband, and that heartbreak became the foundation for her work helping high-achieving women recover from burnout, grief, and life's biggest transitions. In this episode, she gets real about why driven women keep pushing past their limits — and what a dysregulated nervous system is actually trying to tell you through that tight ch
E216 Rewiring Your Brain to Unlock Your Full Potential with Ravinder Taylor
Ravinder Taylor specializes in helping individuals overcome obstacles to success through mind training techniques. Her work emphasizes the importance of understanding and controlling subconscious patterns. She is the author of Mind Training: The Science of Self-Empowerment and President of Progressive Awareness Research In this episode:Ravinder shares how our past experiences can sneak into today’
E215 Unlocking Your Success by Ditching Your Critic with Sue Erhart
Sue Erhart, a retired corporate executive/leader at a large company and lawyer by training, is the author of "Lose Your Critic for Good”, a step-by-step process for reclaiming your spirit. Sue is also the creator of Practical Spirituality, a platform where she helps people navigate their personal spiritual journeys to find not only fulfillment but great success too. Drawing from her experienc
E214 How to Deal with Complex Grief with Dr. Michelle Peticolas
Dr. Michelle Peticolas is an international best-selling author of Step Into Your Brilliance, as well as several other booksShe is the award-winning filmmaker of Secrets of Life and Death, a professional speaker and life transformation coach.Dr. Michelle helps high-achieving, mid-life women who have been thrown off track by a major loss to release their complex grief and transmute it into fuel for
E213 How Breathwork Can Help You Drink Less Alcohol with Hamza Najam
Hamza Najam is a Certified Breathwork Teacher, Nationally Certified Recovery Coach (Levels 1 & 2), and holds a certification in Mindfulness-Based Stress ReductionIn this episode:Hamza shares how his long-time battle with alcohol turned into a life-changing breathwork journey.He explains why alcohol moderation didn’t work and how cutting alcohol completely gave him real peace.He talks about the
E212 Manifesting: Why You Can Only Receive What You Feel Safe to Hold with Kubra Ozguvenc
Kübra Özgüvenç is a Spiritual Artist and Intuitive Astrologer dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and business owners by transforming their businesses into soulful rebirth journeys. Using unique techniques channeled from the collective consciousness, Kübra helps individuals navigate their paths with deeper purpose and meaning. Her superpower lies in channeling art to help people understand and p
E211 How to Stop Feeling Like a Victim and Start Loving Yourself with Michelle Bishop
Michelle Bishop is a Master Certified Life Coach and author of “Choose You First”. She helps women reclaim their lives after adversity by embracing self-love and building inner resilience. Through coaching, workshops, and speaking, she empowers clients to shed limiting beliefs, strengthen self-worth, and create lives filled with joy and purpose.In this episode:Michelle shares how she went from tra
E210 Easy Ways To Get Organized And Feel Better with Miriam Ortiz y Pino
Miriam Ortiz y Pino CPO®, Simplicity Expert & Money Breakthrough Business Coach, Entrepreneur, Writer, Blogger and Creator of The Streamlined Solution She works with entrepreneurs and other busy and creative people to connect organization, productivity and money mindset for the control you crave and the freedom you desire.In this epsiode:Mariam shares how constantly saying “yes” can lead to ex
E209 What Numerology Really Says About You with Heather Ruth
Heather Ruth is a professional numerologist passionate about helping people to see the layers of self and embody all aspects to live life thriving and move from survival mode. She has a strong purpose to help people to transmute generational trauma to usher in a new age for generations to come. In this episode:Heather shares how her postpartum struggles and tough financial years cracked her open t
E208 Using Breath Work to Lower Your Stress & Anxiety with Jenny Cheifetz
Jenny Cheifetz is a life and breathwork coach from New Hampshire. She lives with her husband, 2 dogs, and is approaching empty-nesthood. She works with high-achieving women who want to learn to prioritize themselves, incorporate self-care, and experience success, both personally and professionally.In this episode:Jenny shares how she stumbled into breathwork during the pandemic and how it totally
E207 From Burnout and OCD to a Values-Driven Life with Jamie Gantt
Jamie Gantt is a coach, speaker, and author who helps ambitious women ditch burnout and redefine success on their own terms. She’s all about honest conversations, real self-care, and building a life that actually feels good.In this episode:Jamie shares how chasing “success” to escape a toxic childhood led her straight into severe burnout and constant exhaustion.She talks about her old “work hard,
E206 Discover Simple Strategies to Overcome Burnout Effectively with Scott Anderson
Scott Anderson is the author of You’re Not Toast and the founder of DoubleDare, a business coaching service helping high-achieving professionals break free from burnout. With 30 years of business ownership, an ICF certification, and mental health therapy credentials, Scott guides clients through a proven process to reduce stress, scale businesses, and rediscover work passion. His approach blends b
E205 The Secret to Avoiding Burnout: Redefining Yourself with Holly Hughes
Holly Hughes is a TEDx speaker, intuitive healer, and award-winning author dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their authenticity. After years working in TV production, including on Election and 7th Heaven, Holly transformed her life following her viral essay on sexual harassment—published years before #MeToo.As a coach, Holly leads the Real, Not Perfect Academy, a transformative program desi
E204 Unlocking the Secrets of Living in Your Power with Dr. Sharon Melnick
Dr. Sharon Melnick is a Harvard Medical School trained Executive Psychologist who coaches executive women and Founders to be in their power and use their power for good. Named by Thinkers50 as one of the Top 50 Coaches in the world, she has also created buzz with her presentations at business conferences around the world including at the White House, the United Nations, and for Women at West Point
E203 ADHD is Different for Women and this is Why with Sarah Callaghan
Sarah Callaghan is a Holistic Counsellor, ADHD educator, and founder of Unmasking Together. As a neurodivergent mother and passionate advocate, she offers counselling and webinars to help neurodivergent adults understand their brains and embrace their strengths.In this episode:Sarah explains how ADHD affects the brain, especially the prefrontal cortex, which acts like the CEO of our minds, managin
E202 Exercise Snacks: The Secret to Managing Stress with Tara De Leon
Tara De Leon is a personal trainer, professor of Health, Fitness and Exercise Studies, podcaster, speaker, and author. Tara is the author of Hot Mess to Hot Mom: Transformational Tools for Thriving After Childbirth and Beyond and is the host of the Wellness Rebranded PodcastIn this episode:Tara talks about how doing badass things with your body, like swimming across shark-infested waters, can remi
E201 - Breaking Free from Entrepreneurial Stress and Burnout with Shulamit Ber Levtov
Shulamit Ber Levtov is known as The Entrepreneurs' Therapist. She is a culture change catalyst focusing on mental health in entrepreneurship - speaking, teaching and consulting nationally and internationally, and supporting individual women business owners through the emotional challenges of running a business. Shulamit's unique approach combines her 30+ years of entrepreneurship and 24+
E200 Stop Overworking and Start Thriving with Human Design with Kristi Sullivan
Kristi H. Sullivan is a Human Design and Self Care expert, speaker and lead author of the best-selling Amazon book Stop Overworking & Start Overflowing: 25 Ways to Transform Your Life Using Human Design. She hosts a virtual community for spiritually-minded females to create better wellness, improve relationships, shift mindsets, and manifest more success, wealth and freedom - to live their bes
E199 Create More Joy with these 5 Simple Questions with Anne Jolles
Anne Jolles is an author, professional coach, professional and TEDx speaker (Cracking the Grace Code), and creator of Grace Trail. With over 10 trails across the country, she continues her mission of helping others find inner peace and joy in their lives.In this episode:Anne shares how she created the Grace Trail to help people find peace and clarity through five simple but powerful questions.Anne
E198 Relieving Stress and Pain with the Power of Touch with Dr. Njideka Olatunde
Dr. Njideka Olatunde is the visionary and creative energy behind Focus On Healing Wellness Institute, Pain Relief Educator, Advocate and Ambassador for pain caregivers and people with chronic pain.In this episode:Njideka shares how her journey into pain relief started with the opioid crisis, inspiring her to explore natural healing through touch.She explains how touch activates the body's nat
E197 Tapping Into Your Emotions: The Science of EFT Healing with Andrea Hunt
Andrea Hunt is an EFT Empowerment Coach who helps people overcome their fears, anxieties, and self-doubt to step outside their comfort zones and become the best version of themselves. Through transformational coaching and EFT Tapping, Andrea guides clients to release emotional blocks, reduce stress, and improve their emotional health.A US expat, Andrea has lived in six countries—China, Germany, Ar
E196 Ancient Wisdom for Modern Stress Relief with Jemma (Jemmita) Gawned
Jemma (Jemmita) Gawned is a Modern Medicine Woman, Retreat Leader, Healer, and Ceremonialist specializing in energy healing and spiritual guidance offering deep transformational work globallyIn this episode:Jemma shares how being a sensitive child led her to energy healing and spiritual work, helping others transform their lives.She explains how a life-changing experience with ayahuasca and a soul
E195 Align Your Life: The Secret to Happiness with Jennifer Kenney-Smith
Jennifer Kenney-Smith is Certified Yoga Teacher, Ayurvedic practitioner and a Life coach. She helps women who feel unfulfilled ignite their fire, reconnect to their power & embody their greatness.In this episode:Jennifer explains that alignment is all about listening to your body’s “hell yes” or “hell no.” When we ignore what feels good, stress and misalignment show up as overwhelm, exhaustion
E194 Why You Need to Listen to Your Anger with Bronwyn Schweigerdt
Bronwyn is a licensed psychotherapist and anger expert. Her podcast is Angry at the Right Things.In this episode:Bronwyn shares how anger isn't a problem to manage but a signal to explore, helping us understand relationships and boundaries.Bronwyn explains how anger can be suppressed and transform into anxiety or depression if not acknowledged and processed.She talks about recognizing anger a
E193 Breaking Free from Anxiety: Core Belief Shifts with Sabrina Trobak
Sabrina Trobak lives in Fort St John BC Canada She is a registered counsellor and the author of Not Good Enough: Understanding your Core Belief and Anxiety.Sabrina was a teacher, vice principal and school counsellor for over 20 years. Sabrina has extensive training in resolving past trauma and the impact trauma has on the core beliefs, not good enough, not important, not valued.In this episode:Sab
E192 STRESS REDUCTION Secrets for Women Revealed! with Melissa Garn
Melissa Garn is an influential leader and author who effectively utilizes her analytical mindset and attention to detail to navigate complex business environments seamlessly.In this episode:Melissa shares how to stop feeling like you’re always running on empty.Melissa explains how quick, easy pauses can calm your mind and body.She talks about why slowing down can actually help you get more done.Sh
E191 PROVEN Strategies to STOP Negative Emotions with Yvonne Caputo
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
E190 Experience the LIFE-CHANGING Power of Journaling with Kat Amey
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 journa
E189 Do Dogs Hold the Secret to Happiness with Michelle Waitzman
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
E188 Lower Your Stress (Techniques That ACTUALLY Work) with Julie Fitzpatrick
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
E187 Are You a SLAVE to Your Smartphone? Learn to Take Back Control with MJ Murray Vachon
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 d
E186 Breaking Free: Say Yes to Yourself with Susan Lazar Hart
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 li
E185 Transforming Your Relationship with Your Adult Children with Trixi Menhardt
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 sp
E184 Unlocking the Secrets of Dual Brain Psychology with Fred Schiffer
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.Fr
E183 The Transformative Power of Equus Coaching with Sue Willoughby
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 bu
E182 Reclaim Your Life with Psychedelic Therapy with Jillian Acosta
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
E181 Simple Practices to De-Stress Your Busy Life with Carole Murko
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
E180 Unlocking the Secrets of Your Fascia with Julia Blackwell
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" fro
E179 Breaking Free from Perfectionism with Tonya Herb
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
E178 Cortisol, Stress, and You with Rachel Sanders
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 & Elevat
E177 5 Simple Steps to Reduce Your Daily Stress with Denise Eckert
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 s
E176 Unveiling The Truth: Stress and Autoimmune Diseases with Xenia Brandstetter
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 t
E176 Conquering Self-Sabotage with Abby Havermann
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
