Calm Your Daily Stress - Stress Relief for the Busy Midlife Woman
Published by Denise Eckert, Creator of the Relax Now Mobile App - Anxiety and Stress Relief
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of your busy life? Are you concerned about your health, anxiety and stress levels? Do you want to find ways to manage and reduce stress or anxiety, not just for yourself but for the sake of your loved ones as well? If so, you are in the right place! Calm Your Daily Stress Podcast – 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. Here’s to finding your calm amidst the storm!
E258 Finding Your Inner Peace with Terri Kozlowski
Have you ever felt like you're running on empty but you just keep going anyway? That was Terri Koslowsky's whole life, until it wasn't. In this episode, Terri opens up about surviving deep childhood trauma and how she turned all that pain into a beautiful, grounded way of living and finding her inner peace. We talk about breathwork, gratitude, letting go of the never ending to-do list, and how forgiveness can set you free. If you are a busy woman running your own business and juggling everything else too, this conversation is going to hit home. Grab your coffee and get ready for a little inner peace. In this episode: Terri shares how her own trauma pushed her to slow down and finally listen to her body instead of pushing through everything. She explains why the egoic mind keeps telling us to do more, be more, and control everything, even when it wears us out. Terri talks about her simple breathwork trick, inhale for five, hold for five, exhale for five, and why it calms your body down fast. She shares her morning journaling ritual and how starting the day with gratitude sets the tone for everything that follows. Terri explains why she stopped forcing herself to follow a strict to-do list and instead does what she feels called to do each day. She talks about the power of reframing painful experiences so you can release them instead of carrying them forever. She shares why forgiveness is really a gift you give yourself, not the other person, and how it helped her heal. Terri explains the difference between living in the past, the future, and the present, and why only the present brings real peace. She reminds us that we are worthy exactly as we are today, and inner peace is always within reach if we slow down enough to find it. To download her Free Staying Present Guide: https://page.terrikozlowski.com/stayingpresent Contacting Terri: https://www.TerriKozlowski.com On Socials: https://www.instagram.com/terrikozlowski/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrikozlowski/ http://www.youtube.com/@KozmicSoulSolutions https://www.pinterest.com/terrikozlowski/ https://www.tiktok.com/@terrikozlowski?lang=en Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/finding-your-inner-peace/
E257 Stress, Gut Health and Hormones with Cindy Dupuie
Bloated, tired, and wondering what happened to your gut? You are not alone, friend. Cindy Dupuis joins us to talk about the real connection between stress, hormones, and digestion, plus simple steps you can start today. Cindy Dupuie is a Functional Medicine Nutritionist and a Menopause Coach with over 20 years in private practice. In this episode: Cindy shares how her own health struggles led her into functional medicine and menopause coaching. She explains why hormones do way more than cause hot flashes, they touch nearly every part of your body. She talks about the surprising link between stress and digestion, and why your gut takes the hit when life gets hard. Cindy breaks down why stomach acid matters more than we think, and how low levels can lead to bloating and nutrient issues. She shares her personal story of cracked skin and painful symptoms that led her to a hidden genetic piece of the puzzle. She explains why testing your gut health can save you time, money, and a whole lot of frustration. She talks about simple first steps for gut support, like probiotics, enzymes, and knowing your body's signals. Cindy shares why working with a knowledgeable practitioner makes such a big difference during this season of life. She leaves us with some real talk: be patient with yourself, stay curious, and find your people who can help you thrive. Contacting Cindy: Labs Checklist: https://mailchi.mp/ec838eef0e74/lab-checklist https://alivingbalance.net On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindy_dupuie/ YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@alivingbalance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cdupuie/ Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/stress-gut-health-and-hormones/
E256 Retraining Your Nervous System With Sound with Craig Goldberg
Ever wonder if there's a shortcut to feeling truly rested, one that doesn't take hours you don't have? Denise sits down with Craig Goldberg, a vibroacoustic therapy expert, to talk about how sound and vibration can calm your nervous system fast. Craig shares his own burnout story, breaks down the science behind stress in simple terms, and reveals why just 20 minutes of the right kind of rest can feel like four hours of sleep. If you are running on empty and ready for real relaxation, this episode is for you. Craig Goldberg is the Co-founder at inHarmony Interactive, Certified Vibroacoustic Therapy Practitioner, Technologist and Relaxation Expert. In this episode: Craig shares that he used to feel completely stressed out and anxious until he discovered a way to truly relax for the first time, and he was hooked right away. He explains that your downtime is just as important as your uptime, and resting well helps you show up stronger for your busy life. He talks about vibroacoustic therapy, which uses sound and vibration to bring your body back into balance, whether you are wired and tense or drained and low. He explains how music helps shift your brain out of a stressed state and into a calm one, kicking off the body's natural rest and recovery process in just minutes. Craig breaks down the difference between survival mode and maintenance mode, and why your body needs plenty of time in maintenance mode to truly heal and recharge. He points out that things like the news and social media can trick your brain into thinking you're under threat, keeping you stuck in stress mode without you even realizing it. He shares a simple stat that will blow your mind: just a short period of true rest can feel like hours of sleep. He reminds listeners that it does not take a lot of time to shift into a restful state, even a few deep breaths or a moment outside can make a difference. Craig leaves listeners with two pieces of wisdom: reach out with your questions, and always give yourself grace, rest, and a little gratitude along the way. Contacting Craig: https://iaminharmony.com/ On social: https://www.instagram.com/inharmonyinteractive/ https://www.facebook.com/inHarmonyInteractive/ https://www.tiktok.com/@inharmonyinteractive https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbPWou_6-JBQ8srK8Y5RhEg https://www.linkedin.com/company/inharmonyinteractive/ You can watch the video here: Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/retraining-your-nervous-system-with-sound/
E255 Why Procrastination Isn't Your Enemy with Sarah Laverty
Struggling with procrastination? What if your procrastination isn't your enemy, but a message trying to reach you? In this episode, Denise talks with embodiment coach Sarah Laverty about how listening to it, instead of fighting it, can turn it into a friend. Sarah Laverty is an embodiment coach based in Northern Ireland. She specialises in helping women to develop unshakeable self trust and confidence by getting out of their heads and into their bodies - and right now she's on a mission to turn procrastination from your worst enemy into your best friend. In this episode: Sarah shares that procrastination isn't you being lazy or broken — it's your subconscious trying to send you a message. She explains that real procrastination is different from just not wanting to do something. It's when part of you wants to move forward and another part is holding you back. She talks about her own health scare in her mid-20s that forced her to stop overthinking everything and start listening to her body instead. Sarah breaks down her three "procrastination archetypes" — the Inner Winter, the Inner Protector, and the Inner Rebel — and how each one is trying to help you, not hurt you. She reminds us that the Inner Rebel isn't bad news. It's the playful part of you that just wants more joy, more fun, and more you in your own life. Sarah gives simple ways to check in with your body, like noticing if you feel restless, drained, or bored before jumping straight to your to-do list. She says the fix for restlessness isn't forcing yourself to sit still — sometimes you just need to get up and take a fast walk to shake it loose. She opens up about her own "aha" moment discovering she had zero clue what she was actually feeling, and how learning to feel her feelings changed everything. Sarah leaves us with one beautiful line: your procrastination has something to teach you, and if you slow down and listen, you'll find a friend. Contacting Sarah: Free Quiz - What Procrastination Archetype are you? https://www.embodimentwithsarah.com/quiz https://www.embodimentwithsarah.com/ On socials: https://www.instagram.com/embodiment_with_sarah/ Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/why-procrastination-isnt-your-enemy/
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 you can start using today to feel informed, empowered, and in control of your own body. This is the episode that will change the way you think about your health forever. Lynn Fraley is Registered Nurse with a Masters in Nursing from UCLA and a doctorate from UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health. She has worked in healthcare for 35 years, and has long been concerned about conventional health monitoring practices and treatment of breast disease. In this episode: Lynn shares why she became passionate about women's breast health — and why she believes women are often brought into the healthcare system under false pretenses that create more fear than facts. She explains the mammogram (breast cancer screening) controversy that most women never hear about, including how radiation is focused on sensitive breast tissue at the exact moment it is under pressure and inflammation. She talks about the concept of "medical bullying" and why it is okay to slow down, ask questions, and not rush into a scan just because your doctor — or a reminder letter — tells you to. Lynn reveals that the actual breast cancer risk for a woman in her 40s is around 1.5%, and even with certain genetic markers, that number only doubles to about 3% — something most women are never told. She explains her three action steps: get clarity about what the real risks and options are, find your courage because you have already handled hard things in your life, and build confidence that your body has an incredible ability to heal. She shares why she wrote her book Cherish the Girls: A Well-Rounded Approach to Breast Health and Wellness — because she was tired of watching women feel victimized and terrified over something that may be a much lower risk than they have been led to believe. She talks about the powerful role that stress plays in breast health and overall wellness, reminding us that living in a constant state of worry and stress actually works against the body's natural ability to heal itself. Lynn explains that family history of breast cancer is not a life sentence, and that many factors like diet, lifestyle, and even possible misdiagnosis need to be considered before assuming the worst. She leaves listeners with this: have a plan before they do breast cancer screening, take your time, and remember that you are not in an emergency — you have options, and you have the strength to make informed choices for yourself. Contacting Lynn: https://lynnfraley.com/ On Socials: https://www.instagram.com/nurselynnfraley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-fraley-rn-drph-224028b/ https://www.facebook.com/lynn.fraley.56 Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/the-truth-about-breast-cancer-screening/
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 simple things you can start doing today. Stephanie is a book-loving, notebook-hoarding literacy educator on a mission to change lives one book and one notebook at a time. She blogs about the power of leading literate lives and podcasts weekly on books and reading, writing and notebooks and everything in between for both adults and children on her weekly podcasts Get Lit(erate). and KidLit Love. In this episode; Stephanie Affinito shares how her love of books and notebooks started as a little girl — and how they became her lifeline when she got seriously ill as a teenager, proving that reading and writing are way more powerful than we think. She explains that just six minutes of reading is all it takes for your body to start to calm down — heart rate drops, breathing slows, and your muscles finally get the memo to relax. She talks about how 30 minutes of reading gives your nervous system the same feel-good benefits as 30 minutes of yoga — no mat or stretchy pants required! Stephanie shares that reading and writing actually work at a cellular level to reduce chronic stress, anxiety, and even depression — and that readers have been shown to live up to two years longer than non-readers. She explains the three levels of reading benefits — just reading feels good, reading the right books for where you are makes you feel even better, and then taking action on what you read is where the real magic happens. She talks about the "pause pile" — a small stack of feel-good books you keep in your line of sight so when stress hits, you can grab one, read for six minutes, and actually shift how you feel fast. She explains that if you can't wind down at night to read, try a brain dump first — just dump every swirling thought onto paper, and your brain finally gets to exhale. She shares her two-highlighter trick for brain dumps — yellow for things you can control, pink for things you can't — so you can stop spinning and start taking one small action that actually moves the needle. Stephanie's final word of wisdom: give yourself the permission slip to pick up a book or a notebook for just six minutes — it's free at the library, it's always available, and it just might be the most powerful stress tool you haven't tried yet. Contacting Stephanie www.alitlife.com On Socials: https://www.instagram.com/AffinitoLit https://www.facebook.com/AffinitoLit https://alitlife.substack.com/ https://alitlife.substack.com/p/e215-get-rid-of-journaling-decision-fe7 https://alitlife.substack.com/p/e214-heres-exactly-what-your-reading-2b4
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 key to success. If you're a busy woman who is tired of running on empty, this conversation is packed with practical tips you can start using right away. Marcy is a high-performance coach, exercise physiologist, speaker, and founder of ReEnergize Coaching. Her clients know her for her engaged, compassionate speaking style that blends science, humor, and practical tools that people can actually use. In this episode: Marcy shares how years of stress affected her health and how learning about stress changed her life. She explains that chronic stress is different from short-term stress and can slowly wear down the body. She talks about how many busy women start each day already feeling overwhelmed, tired, and stretched too thin. Marcy shares that stress can affect memory, focus, hormones, healing, and even increase belly fat. She explains her simple NDA method: Notice the stress, Decide how to respond, and Act differently. Marcy talks about how high achievers often connect stress with success and believe they need pressure to perform. She shares that taking short recovery breaks can help you think more clearly and make better decisions. She explains that looking up at the sky and taking a longer exhale can quickly help calm your nervous system. She talks about treating stress as a body challenge, not a personal failure, and being kinder to yourself along the way. Download your free - 3 Questions to Increase Your Success Click Here Contacting Marcy: https://reenergizecoaching.com/home On Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcyluna/ https://www.facebook.com/marcylunafitness https://www.instagram.com/mlunafitness/ Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/how-to-break-the-cycle-of-chronic-stress/
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 reduce overwhelm, simplify life and business, and stop striving for perfection. This uplifting conversation is a reminder that success doesn't have to come at the cost of your well-being. Denise Duffield-Thomas is the money mentor for the new wave of online entrepreneurs who want to make money and change the world. She helps entrepreneurs charge premium prices, release the fear of money and create First Class lives. Her books Lucky Bitch, Get Rich, Lucky Bitch, and her newest Chill and Prosper give a fresh and funny roadmap to living a life of abundance without burnout. Her Money Bootcamp has helped over 10,000 students from all around the world. In this episode: Denise shares how easy it is for busy women to fall into the “just one more thing” trap and keep pushing themselves toward burnout. She talks about her own experience with burnout and how everything looked fine on the outside while she was struggling behind the scenes. She explains why many women take on too much responsibility for other people’s feelings and problems. She shares how setting boundaries can be uncomfortable at first but can protect your time, energy, and peace of mind. Denise talks about taking small steps when creating boundaries instead of trying to change everything at once. She explains how systems, policies, and simple routines can help reduce stress and stop people from constantly draining your energy. Denise shares her late ADHD diagnosis and how finally having answers helped her better understand herself. She talks about using technology, automation, and delegation to remove repetitive tasks and make life and business easier. She reminds us that we do not have to be perfect to be successful, worthy, or make a positive impact in the world. To find out what archytype you are, take the quiz here Contacting Denise: https://www.denisedt.com/ On Socials: https://www.instagram.com/deniseDT/ https://www.facebook.com/denisedt https://x.com/DeniseDT https://www.youtube.com/user/deniseduffieldthomas
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 experience helping people heal from anxiety and panic attacks through holistic, trauma-informed approaches. In this episode: Silvia shares her personal journey with anxiety and how her own panic attack experiences inspired her to help others heal and feel hopeful again. She explains that a panic attack can feel scary and overwhelming, but it is not dangerous, even when your body feels like something is seriously wrong. She talks about how anxiety often creates a cycle of fear, especially when we mistake an anxiety episode for a medical emergency. Silvia shares that many women experiencing anxiety are also pushing themselves too hard, living in a constant state of stress, pressure, and rushing from one task to the next. She explains that sensitive people can absorb the emotions and energy around them, which can increase feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and even trigger a panic attack. She talks about how women often carry the weight of work, family, home responsibilities, and leadership roles, making anxiety and stress more common than ever. Silvia shares a simple reminder to pause during the day, take a breath, look outside, and check in with yourself before stress turns into an anxiety spiral or panic attack. She explains the importance of asking for help, speaking up about your needs, and having honest conversations before stress reaches the point of burnout, anxiety, or another panic attack. She talks about building a stronger relationship with yourself by regularly asking, “What do I need right now?” She believes this simple question can help reduce anxiety, bring more peace into your life, and prevent a panic attack before it starts. Click Here for Silvia's Tapping Practice Contacting Silvia: https://silviaaraya.com/ On Socials: https://linktr.ee/silviaaraya https://www.instagram.com/silvia_araya_psy https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvia-araya-expert-in-panic-attacks/ https://www.tiktok.com/@silviaaraya.com https://cl.pinterest.com/silviaaraya Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/the-hidden-message-behind-your-anxiety/
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 episode is going to hit home. Katie Barngrover is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and former math and science teacher who has spent years helping women uncover the hidden stressors draining their energy, disrupting their sleep, and keeping them in constant ‘go mode.’ In this episode: Katie shares how stress is not just in your head. She explains that sleep, hormones, digestion, and even your daily habits can quietly pile stress onto your body. She talks about how screens at night can totally confuse your body clock. She explains why scrolling social media before bed might be one of the biggest sleep wreckers out there. She shares simple sleep tips like turning off screens an hour before bed and giving your body time to properly wind down at night. Katie explains why eating late at night can leave you tossing and turning. She talks about how your body needs time to digest so it can focus on repair and rest while you sleep. She shares why so many women feel stuck in “go mode” all the time. She talks about how endless to-do lists can keep your brain spinning long after your head hits the pillow. She talks about learning to separate “must get done” tasks from the busy little things that can wait. She shares how protecting your energy matters just as much as checking boxes. Katie explains how certain foods may be draining your energy without you even realizing it. She shares why food sensitivities can show up as brain fog, fatigue, aches, poor sleep, and feeling cranky or hangry. She talks about why women often do not eat enough healthy protein and fats. She explains how the right foods can help support hormones, energy, focus, and better sleep. She shares easy ways to start paying attention to your body today. She encourages women to track sleep, meals, energy, and habits so they can spot the patterns that may be sabotaging their health. To receive Katie's 10 recipes to help you begin eating more healthy foods, begin increasing protein, increasing fat in your body - Click Here: https://www.angelwinghealth.com/energyresetrecipes Contacting Katie: https://www.angelwinghealth.com/ On social: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/angel.wing.health/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AngelWingHealth Facebook: Click Here Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/the-hidden-reasons-we-feel-stress/
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-parenting Expert. After going through her own difficult divorce, she made it her life’s mission to help others not have it so tough. Her book, online course and transformative group coaching program help parents navigate the overwhelming process of divorce both emotionally and strategically with less stress, more confidence and a greater sense of peace. In this episode: Jill shares how her own difficult divorce inspired her to help other families go through it with less stress and more peace. She explains why divorce can feel so overwhelming because it changes your family life, friendships, future plans, and daily routine all at once. She talks about how important it is to get the right support instead of trying to handle everything alone. Jill shares why reacting in the heat of the moment can make things harder and how taking a pause can calm stressful conversations. She explains that co-parenting works better when you treat each other with respect, even when emotions are running high. Jill talks about how exercise, nature, friends, and therapy helped her lower stress during hard times. She shares ways friends and family can support someone going through divorce by checking in, spending time together, and helping them feel less alone. She explains how changing negative self-talk can help you feel stronger, more hopeful, and more confident about the future. She talks about helping children through divorce by listening to their feelings, staying respectful with the other parent, and reminding them they are loved. Contacting Jill: 8 Guidelines for Separated and Divorcing Parents. https://go.divorcecoachjill.com/8guidelines https://www.divorcecoachjill.com On Socials: https://www.facebook.com/groups/separationanddivorcesupportcommunity https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoachjill/ Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/top-tips-for-a-smoother-divorce/
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 technologist with 18 years in translational neuroscience and 11 years of leading transformative groups whose work draws from physiology, functional neuroimaging, and immersive systems. His focus is not on fixing people, but on helping them recognize and shift the subtle survival patterns that shape stress, burnout, self-criticism, and disconnection. In this episode: Cameron shares how neuroscience can help us understand why stress and burnout build up so quickly in busy women. He explains that neuroscience shows how the brain and nervous system work together when we are stuck in survival mode. He talks about how stress stacks over time and can lead to brain fog, overwhelm, exhaustion, and feeling emotionally drained. Cameron shares simple neuroscience-based tools to help calm the body and stop the cycle of overthinking and anxiety. He explains why curiosity and slowing down can help your brain feel safer and more relaxed during stressful moments. He talks about the role neuroscience plays in helping us rewire old stress patterns and create healthier habits. Cameron shares why connection, laughter, and small moments of joy are powerful ways to support nervous system healing. He explains how quick daily practices like meditation, breathwork, and sound baths can help retrain the brain over time through neuroscience. He talks about how neuroscience teaches us that even small changes can help us feel calmer, more focused, and less overwhelmed in everyday life. Contacting Cameron: https://www.immersive.neuroprogeny.com/ On Social: https://www.instagram.com/neuro_cameron/ https://www.instagram.com/neuro.progeny/ Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/neuroscience-rewiring-stress-and-burnout/
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 Clarity of Chaos , seeks to illuminate a path of hope for others. Through authentic and compassionate storytelling, Hannah proves that vulnerability is a bridge to healing and that beauty can emerge from the struggle. In this epsiode: Hannah shares how her sober living journey began when life felt overwhelming and out of control She explains how sobriety helped her stop numbing stress and start facing her emotions Hannah talks about feeling lost in the early days of sobriety and why that’s completely normal She shares how writing and creativity supported her through sober living instead of turning to alcohol She explains why you don’t have to hit rock bottom to choose sobriety and make a change Hannah talks about how busy women often hide their stress behind habits that don’t truly help She shares simple ways to explore sober journey and your relationship with alcohol without pressure Hannah explains how building self-trust takes time, especially through sober living Hannah talks about self-compassion and how being kinder to yourself makes sobriety easier Contacting Hannah: https://www.hannahturner.net/ On Socials: https://www.instagram.com/theclarityofchaos/ Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/sober-living-and-taking-control-of-your-life/
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, joy, and the freedom to live life on their terms. In this episode: Amy shares how many busy women carry stress like a badge of honor, and how good girl syndrome can make us feel we always have to do more. She talks about choosing peace instead of chaos, and how healing can begin when we stop trying to control everything and release people pleasing habits. She explains why accepting where you are right now can lower stress fast, especially for women juggling business, family, and life. Amy shares how good girl syndrome can keep women stuck in people pleasing, perfectionism, and saying yes when they mean no. She talks about simple journaling prompts like “Who am I without all these roles?” to help reconnect with yourself and break old people pleasing patterns. She explains how staying in the present moment can calm your nervous system and stop the spiral of worry about tomorrow. Amy shares why good girl syndrome often starts from old messages about being the perfect wife, mom, or worker, and how letting go of people pleasing helps break that cycle. She talks about building your capacity to handle stress, solve problems, and stay grounded when life feels messy and full. She explains that good girl syndrome does not define you, and healing starts when you choose yourself, trust yourself, and stop living through people pleasing. Amy talks about her free download - The Present Moment Reset — reclaim your energy, peace, and radical presence Today! https://radicalembodimentmethod.com/present-moment-free-gift/ Contacting Amy: https://amyschadt.com/ On Socials: https://www.instagram.com/amy_schadt/ Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/stop-people-pleasing/
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 can create more calm, one thought at a time. Denise is the host of the Calm Your Daily Stress podcast and the creator of the Relax Now mobile app. Passionate about helping busy women lower stress, she shares fun, simple, and powerful tools that bring more calm, balance, and ease into everyday life. In this episode: Denise shares why affirmations are not cheesy at all. She explains they are simple words that can calm your mind, lower stress, regulate your nervous system and support emotional healing when life feels like too much. She talks about how many busy women already use affirmations every day without noticing. She says thoughts like “I can’t do this” or “I’m so behind” are negative affirmations that add more stress. She explains that better words can shift your energy fast. She shares how affirmations can build confidence, steady your mood, and help with emotional healing one small step at a time. Denise shares why stress affects both the mind and body. She explains that when you stay in panic mode too long, your body has a harder time resting, healing, and feeling safe. Denise talks about a time she felt fear during a business promotion. She shares how repeating kind, strong words helped her feel calmer, more focused, and ready to keep going. She explains that affirmations work best when they feel real and believable. Instead of forcing big statements, she suggests gentle ones your mind can actually trust. She shares easy times to use affirmations: before checking your phone, before meetings, while driving, walking, or before bed. Little moments can create big emotional healing. She talks about creating your own affirmations for stress, money worries, confidence, and overwhelm. She reminds you to keep them short, simple, and supportive. Denise shares a morning practice with breathing and affirmations like choosing peace over pressure. She reminds women that kind self-talk can lead to more calm, confidence, and emotional healing. Download your free 101 Affirmations for Busy Women and start shifting stress into calm, confidence, and a better day in just minutes - Click Here Contacting Denise: https://relax-now.app/links
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 energy, and get back into a place of flow. Dawna Campbell is an internationally recognized speaker, bestselling author, and transformational coach known for helping people uncover and release subconscious blocks that hold them back. With a unique blend of financial expertise and mindset work, she guides entrepreneurs to create more success, freedom, and fulfillment in their lives and businesses. In this episode: Dawna shares her powerful story of surviving trauma and how it led her to a life of emotional healing and helping others feel safe again She explains what it really means to feel stuck—like you’re trying everything but nothing is moving, and that feeling can be exhausting She talks about how emotional healing starts by understanding the feelings underneath your stress, like frustration or fear Dawna shares that your stress isn’t random—it’s connected to old patterns and emotional healing helps break those cycles She explains how your subconscious mind holds onto emotions to protect you, even when they’re no longer serving you She talks about emotional healing as a way to release those old feelings so you can finally feel peace and move forward Dawna shares how stress lives in your body and can actually become something you get used to—even addicted to She explains a simple breathing practice to calm your body, clear your mind, and support emotional healing in just a few minutes She talks about trusting yourself, following your heart, and knowing that emotional healing opens the door to more ease, flow, and joy in your life Contacting Dawna: http://www.bookdawna.com On Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/dawnacampbellofficial/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/dawna.campbell.71 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnacampbell/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dawnacampbell Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/stuck-in-your-head-lets-shift-that/
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 carrying, reconnect with yourself, and start feeling like you again—calm, clear, and back in control. Kristine Genovese helps healthcare and wellness professionals restore their own well-being while transforming how they support others. She created the Soul Intelligence® Method, an energy-based approach that releases trauma and addresses root causes without revisiting pain. Through sessions and online emotional healing training, she teaches others to integrate this work into their practices. Her mission is to improve health on every level and spark a ripple effect that reshapes lives, elevates healthcare, and brings Soul Intelligence into wellness spaces everywhere. In this episode: Kristine shares how losing her corporate job during COVID became a wake-up call to finally follow what truly felt right in her life. Kristine explains that when you slow down and listen to your body, you can start to heal trauma in a real and lasting way. She talks about how stuck energy in the body can build up and lead to stress, burnout, and illness over time. She shares that you don’t have to relive painful moments to heal trauma—it can be gentle, simple, and freeing. She explains that stress, toxic environments, and giving too much to others are big reasons so many women feel overwhelmed. Kristine talks about how to heal trauma by getting to the root cause instead of just managing symptoms on the surface. She shares simple ways to shift your energy fast, like going outside, laughing, or taking a salt bath. She reminds us that taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it creates a ripple effect that helps everyone around you. Contacting Kristine: Join the SQ Inner Circle: Your Monthly Energetic Reset - Soul Intelligence® Inner Circle. https://www.soulintelligencemethod.com/BookwithKristine https://www.soulintelligencemethod.com On Socials: https://www.facebook.com/gcimpactgroup/ https://www.instagram.com/kristinemgenovese/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinemgenovese/ https://www.youtube.com/@kristinegenovese1520 Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/heal-trauma-without-the-painful-memories/
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, and stand-up comic. He helps people escape survival mode and reclaim their energy, focus, and vitality. His approach combines personalized lab testing and genetic analysis through his signature programs: the DNA Decoded Program™ and the Neuro-Harmony Model™. In this episode: Dr. Sam shares how his tough childhood and stress pushed him to find better ways to feel good and have more energy. He created the DNA Decoded Program™ for this purpose. He explains that your mind and body are connected, and you can’t fix one without looking at the other. Dr. Sam talks about how your genes are not your destiny—you can change how they act with your lifestyle. He shares that inflammation in the brain can make everything feel harder, heavier, and more stressful. He explains that some people are wired to feel more anxious or overwhelmed—but there are ways to calm that down. Dr. Sam talks about simple things like caffeine, food, and sleep that can quietly make your stress worse without you realizing it. He shares that even “healthy foods” might not be right for your body, depending on your genetics. He explains how eating the wrong foods for your body can mess with your mood, energy, and focus. Dr. Sam talks about how knowing your body better can help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control of your life and he is offering a $100 off his DNA Decoded Program ™ - Gold Tier using the code: Gold 100 Contacting Dr. Sam: https://www.DrSamShay.com On social: https://www.youtube.com/tenpointwellness https://www.facebook.com/sam.shay.792/ https://www.facebook.com/DrSamShaydotcom/ https://www.instagram.com/drsamshay/ Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/dna-decoded-understanding-your-genetics/
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, sexy, and at home in their bodies. She's the creator of Food Freedom Fantasy, a sensual, story-driven method that uses archetypes, nervous system rewiring, and inner storytelling to help women turn cravings into clarity, and self-care into sacred play. Kayla believes that the most lasting change doesn’t come from willpower, but from desire, devotion, and rewriting the story you've been stuck in. In this episode: Kayla shares how her struggles with food started young and how creativity helped her cope when life felt out of control She explains why knowing what to do isn’t enough when stress is high and emotions take over behind the scenes She talks about how binge eating isn’t the problem—it’s actually trying to help you feel safe and soothed She shares that many busy women live in their heads and forget to be in their bodies, especially when overwhelmed Kayla explains that simple things like journaling, movement, or dancing can help you feel your emotions instead of stuffing them down She talks about two inner energies—the one that pushes you forward and the one that lets you rest—and how you need both Kayla shares how high-achieving women often go too hard and forget how to slow down and actually enjoy life She explains her simple daily practices like short journaling and a few songs of movement to reset your mood fast She reminds you that you are not broken—you’re on a journey, and you get to enjoy it while you grow She shares her free "Know Your Hungers" assessment kit - click here Contacting Kayla: https://www.embodiedwritingwarrior.com/ Podcast: https://embodiedwritingwarrior.buzzsprout.com/ Socials https://www.instagram.com/embodiedwritingwarrior/ https://www.facebook.com/embodiedwritingwarrior Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/breaking-free-from-emotional-eating-and-self-sabotage/
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 the founder of House of Rose and THOR Retreats. In this episode: Terry shares how in midlife stress, burnout, self sabotage and panic attacks pushed her to a breaking point and even landed her in the hospital twice, giving her a powerful wake-up call that something had to change. She talks about running a business, raising kids, and feeling overwhelmed all the time, which led to poor sleep, emotional eating, and using alcohol just to get through the day. Terry explains how she tried many diets over the years, but the weight kept coming back because the real issue wasn’t just food — it was stress, habits, and self-sabotage. She shares how asking for help changed everything and how learning about nutrition, sleep, movement, and balance slowly helped her rebuild her health. She talks about stepping back and looking honestly at where your stress comes from, including work pressure, relationships, and saying yes when you really want to say no. Terry explains how setting boundaries can protect your energy and help prevent the kind of overwhelm that often leads to self sabotage. She shares a fun way she started recognizing her patterns by calling them “boogeymen” and even imagining a board meeting with them to understand what was really going on. Terry talks about how many self sabotage habits are actually rooted in fear or old emotional wounds (even in midlife), and how awareness is the first step to changing them. She reminds us that taking care of our health is one of the best investments we can make, and that simple habits like better sleep, movement, and nutrition can make a huge difference. She talked about her Free Micro Calculator - for more info, email her at: Terry (@) houseofrose.com Contacting Terry: https://www.thehouseofrose.com/womens-wellness-retreats/ On Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/how.good.can.it.get/ Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/how-to-stop-self-sabotage-and-move-forward/
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