Calm Your Daily Stress - Stress Relief for the Busy Midlife Woman

Denise Eckert, Creator of the Relax Now Mobile App - Anxiety and Stress Relief

Don't let stress run your life. You are stretched thin, pulled in every direction, and you deserve real relief. On Calm Your Daily Stress, I bring you real conversations with top experts, each one sharing simple, proven tools you can put to use right away. Every episode brings you one step closer to feeling calm, clear, and in control again. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

  1. 6d ago

    How Knitting Can Help You Manage Stress and Anxiety with Alice O'Connell

    Two sticks. Some yarn. A whole lot of calm. This episode shows how a simple, repetitive craft can quiet a busy mind, steady a racing nervous system, and become a steady anchor through life's hardest moments. Alice O'Connell, a former British TV and theatre actress who picked up knitting on the sets of shows like Doctor Who, and later built it into a worldwide teaching practice called Learn to Knit. Through career changes, motherhood far from home, and breast cancer treatment in 2024, knitting has been her steady place to land. Today she's here to share how one simple stitch at a time can calm an overwhelmed mind and a racing nervous system. In this episode: Alice explains that knitting works because repetitive hand motions send a signal to your nervous system that you are safe, calming your breath in just ten to fifteen minutes. She shares how she stumbled into knitting almost by accident, using it to stay calm backstage as an actress before it grew into her worldwide teaching platform, Learn to Knit. She talks about how knitting became her anchor as a new mom, especially during those long sleepless nights, helping her feel like herself again. She opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis and how picking up her needles gave her a way to process the fear and uncertainty that came with it. Alice reminds listeners how important it is to do regular self-exams, since finding her own lump early made a real difference in her treatment. She compares knitting to scrolling on your phone, pointing out that screens spike your dopamine and leave you feeling drained, while knitting leaves you feeling calm and grounded. Alice describes what happens in her group classes, where a room full of stressed people settles into quiet focus within just minutes of picking up their needles. She offers simple tips for getting started, sharing that you only need two basic stitches, some affordable supplies, and a little patience with yourself as a beginner. Alice encourages everyone to give a creative hobby a try, saying the real question isn't what could go wrong, but what wonderful thing might happen if you just start. To receive your 15% discout go to: https://www.learntoknit.nl/pre-recorded-knitting-lessons This is a pre-recorded complete beginner's knitting course including a 30 min live online session with Alice. Code to enter at checkout is: OVERWHELMTOFLOW Contacting Alice: https://www.learntoknit.nl On socials: https://www.instagram.com/learntoknitonline/ https://nl.pinterest.com/learntoknitonline/ Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/how-knitting-can-help-you-manage-stress-and-anxiety/ Are You Looking for Real Stress Relief? Come Take a Look I've got everything you need in one place: new podcast episodes, quick stress relief practices, and free resources to help you exhale, no matter what kind of day you're having. Check the link below and take a look around. https://therelaxationlounge.info/start-here Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not replace care from your doctor, therapist, or other healthcare provider. Please talk to a qualified professional about your specific health needs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    How Knitting Can Help You Manage Stress and Anxiety with Alice O'Connell
  2. Sep 1

    The Power of Fascia: Unlock a Happier You with Sytera Field

    Your body is holding onto more stress than you realize, and fascia might be the missing piece to finally letting it go. In this episode, Sytera Field breaks down what fascia is, why it matters, and simple ways to give it the love it needs. Sytera Field, owner of SyteraYoga, founder of The Nadi Method, and author of the new book Power Over Pain. In this episode: Sytera shares her own story of breaking her leg rock climbing, and how that accident led her to yoga and eventually to creating the Nadi Method. She explains what she calls microdosing stress, and why chronic stress is so different from the everyday ups and downs we all deal with. She talks about two body signals called interoception and proprioception, and how tuning into them helps you catch stress before it piles up. Sytera shares her go-to rule, don't baby your body but don't bully it either, and how that mindset changes the way you respond to pain. She explains fascia, the connective tissue that wraps around your whole body, and how it acts like a messenger between your brain and every part of you. She talks about why fascia craves movement and hydration, and why drinking water alone will not keep it healthy. She shares simple ways to work fascia care into your daily routine, like while brushing your teeth, so it never feels like one more task added to your day. Sytera offers her top three tips for handling stress, starting with simply noticing when you feel overwhelmed and giving yourself permission to breathe. She talks about her new student promo package - www.syterayoga.com/yoga/promos Contacting Sytera: Website: www.syterayoga.com On Socials Facebook: www.facebook.com/SyteraYoga Instagram: www.instagram.com/syterayoga LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sytera-field-9a6058229 Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/the-power-of-fascia-unlock-a-happier-you-with-sytera-field/ #Fascia, #ChronicStress, #MicrodosingStress, #NadiMethod, #StressManagementForWomen, #PlantarFasciitis, #MindBodyConnection, #YogaForStressRelief, #StressRelief Are You Looking for Real Stress Relief? Come Take a Look I've got everything you need in one place: new podcast episodes, quick stress relief practices, and free resources to help you exhale, no matter what kind of day you're having. Check the link below and take a look around. https://therelaxationlounge.info/start-here Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not replace care from your doctor, therapist, or other healthcare provider. Please talk to a qualified professional about your specific health needs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Power of Fascia: Unlock a Happier You with Sytera Field
  3. Aug 25

    Are You Burned Out or Just Mineral Deficient? with Dori Martin

    Think you're just tired? Dori Martin shares that it might actually be a mineral deficiency driving your burnout, brain fog, and midlife exhaustion. Dori Martin is a functional health practitioner who helps high-achieving women uncover the often-overlooked physiological reasons they feel stressed, depleted, and burned out. Her approach connects mineral balance, nervous system regulation, and the foundations that help the body become more resilient. In this episode: Dori explains that minerals are basically the spark plugs your body needs to make energy, handle stress, and keep hormones running smoothly. She shares her own burnout story, from caring for her dying dad and her fiance's terminal diagnosis to becoming a single mom, which pushed her body past its limits. She talks about how calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium each play a different role, and when your minerals get out of balance, stress wears them down fast. She explains that a simple hair test can check to see if you have a mineral deficiency and show your stress levels, metabolism, and thyroid function without needles or blood draws. Dori shares that pushing harder with more exercise, more protein, or more supplements can actually backfire if your minerals are too depleted for your body to use them. She talks about small daily habits that make a big difference, like five minutes of morning sunlight, a pinch of sea salt in your water to boost minerals, and deep belly breaths. She explains why doing nothing feels so uncomfortable for so many women, since we've been trained to be human doings instead of human beings. She shares how a mineral deficiency can cause mood swings, rage, and anxiety that often get blamed on hormones instead. Dori reminds listeners that healing looks different for everyone, so the goal is learning your own body instead of chasing someone else's routine. To access the case study on how the hair test works to uncover a mineral deficiency https://bit.ly/HTMA_case_study Contacting Dori: Website: https://www.dorimartin.com/ On Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeenergy.dori/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/dori.liang?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/could-a-mineral-deficiency-be-causing-your-burnout/ Are You Looking for Real Stress Relief? Come Take a Look I've got everything you need in one place: new podcast episodes, quick stress relief practices, and free resources to help you exhale, no matter what kind of day you're having. Check the link below and take a look around. https://therelaxationlounge.info/start-here Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not replace care from your doctor, therapist, or other healthcare provider. Please talk to a qualified professional about your specific health needs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Are You Burned Out or Just Mineral Deficient? with Dori Martin
  4. Aug 18

    Teaching Your Nervous System It's Safe to Slow Down with Rochelle Walsh

    Rochelle Walsh is the founder of Joyful & Present and a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years in the therapy room. She helps high-achieving women move out of chronic stress and burnout — not through more coping strategies, but by working with the nervous system itself. In this episode: Rochelle spent over 25 years in the therapy room before she started helping busy, high-achieving women break free from burnout, and she does it in a way that actually sticks. She explains that your nervous system controls way more than people realize, from digestion to how your eyes track, and when it gets stuck in overdrive, your whole body feels it. Rochelle talks about how some women grow up believing that being busy equals being successful, and that belief gets wired in so early it feels completely normal. She shares that many high achieving women don't even realize they're running on fight or flight, because it's made them productive and it's made everyone around them happy. Rochelle explains that stepping back from a packed schedule can actually feel scarier than staying busy, because your brain reads calm as unfamiliar and unsafe. She talks about the guilt that shows up the moment you try to rest, and how that guilt is often just an old story your mind picked up a long time ago. Rochelle shares a simple trick, when guilt or stress creeps in, get curious instead of just obeying it, and ask yourself what would actually have to be true for it to be okay to relax. She explains that real change happens in small repeated steps, not one big overhaul, so a couple minutes of stillness each day can genuinely start to rewire old patterns. Rochelle leaves us with a beautiful reminder, just because something has always been a certain way does not mean it has to stay that way, your patterns can change at any age. Contacting Rochelle Her free Masterclass:  https://masterclass.joyfulandpresent.com/register Website: www.joyfulandpresent.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rochellewalsh_/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rochellewalsh.joyfulandpresent YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rochellewalsh3347 Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/teaching-your-nervous-system-its-safe-to-slow-down/ Are You Looking for Real Stress Relief? Come Take a Look I've got everything you need in one place: new podcast episodes, quick stress relief practices, and free resources to help you exhale, no matter what kind of day you're having. Check the link below and take a look around. https://therelaxationlounge.info/start-here Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not replace care from your doctor, therapist, or other healthcare provider. Please talk to a qualified professional about your specific health needs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Teaching Your Nervous System It's Safe to Slow Down with Rochelle Walsh
  5. Aug 11

    Is Your Mindfulness Practice Actually Working? with Denise Dempsey

    Denise Dempsey, a Clinical hypnotherapist and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher. She's spent decades teaching people how to stay clear and grounded under real pressure. She’s also the author of Mindfulness Meditations for Stress, 100 Simple Ways to Ease Tension and Find Peace. In this episode: Denise shares how a stressful season in her life, plus a cassette tape from her mother-in-law, led her down the path to becoming a mindfulness teacher and clinical hypnotherapist. She explains that mindfulness is not about clearing your mind or becoming a zombie. It is really about paying attention, sometimes narrow like a laser and sometimes wide like a searchlight. She talks about how mindfulness includes the whole body, not just the thoughts in your head, which gives you a bigger resource to work with when life feels like a lot. Denise shares a simple trick for busy days. Even a tiny pause to check in with yourself can help you feel like you have more time and more options. She explains how she keeps her energy up as a business owner by choosing short bursts of breathing instead of always sinking into deep rest, especially when there is work to get back to. Denise talks about the power of setting a daily intention and limiting yourself to just a few priorities so you are not pulled in fifteen directions at once. She leads a short guided meditation right in the episode, walking listeners through breath and body awareness they can use anytime they need a reset. She shares one of her favorite mindfulness misconceptions to clear up. Your mind is always going to produce thoughts, and that is normal, not a sign you are doing it wrong. Denise closes with a reminder that self-compassion is a huge part of mindfulness, and being gentle with yourself in stressful moments can truly change everything. Contacting Denise Dempsey: www.stressreductionprograms.com To receive her newsletter and free meditations, click here On Socials: https://www.instagram.com/denisegdempsey/ Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/is-your-mindfulness-practice-actually-working/ You Don't Have to Do This Alone There are free tools waiting for you at https://therelaxationlounge.info/start-here to help you create the calm we all deserve, along with a community of women walking right alongside you. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not replace care from your doctor, therapist, or other healthcare provider. Please talk to a qualified professional about your specific health needs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Is Your Mindfulness Practice Actually Working? with Denise Dempsey
  6. Aug 5

    Building a Life That Feels Like You: Trusting Your Intuition with Aude Furman

    Aude Firmin is an internationally recognised Intuitive Business Coach, Spiritual Life Coach, Reiki Master, and Psychic Medium whose work brings together two parts of her life that once felt difficult to reconcile: the corporate world of strategy, leadership, and growth, and the intuitive world she had sensed around her since childhood. In this episode: Aude shares how she went from a corporate career to becoming an intuitive business coach and psychic medium She explains why she felt like she never quite fit in at her corporate job Aude talks about the moment in 2014 when her intuition and spiritual gifts first woke up She shares why resting is not lazy, it actually helps you get more done Aude explains how energy affects everything, even at work, and why it matters more than we think She talks about what it really means when you feel stuck or stressed all the time She shares how trusting her intuition helped her build a business that feels true to who she is Aude explains why softness is actually a strength, not something to hide She talks about the power of slowing down and letting good things come to you instead of chasing them Contacting Aude: Website: https://www.audefirmin.com/ On Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audefirmin/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AudeFirmin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aude.firmin   Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/building-a-life-that-feels-like-you-trusting-your-intuition   Are You Looking for Real Stress Relief? Come Take a Look I've got everything you need in one place: new podcast episodes, quick stress relief practices, and free resources to help you exhale, no matter what kind of day you're having. Check the link below and take a look around. https://therelaxationlounge.info/start-here Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not replace care from your doctor, therapist, or other healthcare provider. Please talk to a qualified professional about your specific health needs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Building a Life That Feels Like You: Trusting Your Intuition with Aude Furman
  7. Jul 28

    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/ You Don't Have to Do This Alone There are free tools waiting for you at https://therelaxationlounge.info/start-here to help you create the calm we all deserve, along with a community of women walking right alongside you. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not replace care from your doctor, therapist, or other healthcare provider. Please talk to a qualified professional about your specific health needs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Finding Your Inner Peace with Terri Kozlowski
  8. Jul 21

    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/   Are You Looking for Real Stress Relief? Come Take a Look I've got everything you need in one place: new podcast episodes, quick stress relief practices, and free resources to help you exhale, no matter what kind of day you're having. Check the link below and take a look around. https://therelaxationlounge.info/start-here Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not replace care from your doctor, therapist, or other healthcare provider. Please talk to a qualified professional about your specific health needs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Stress, Gut Health and Hormones with Cindy Dupuie
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Don't let stress run your life. You are stretched thin, pulled in every direction, and you deserve real relief. On Calm Your Daily Stress, I bring you real conversations with top experts, each one sharing simple, proven tools you can put to use right away. Every episode brings you one step closer to feeling calm, clear, and in control again. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

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