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

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!

  1. 3d ago

    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 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.

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

  2. 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

  3. 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   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.

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

  4. 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

  5. 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/   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.

    Stress, Gut Health and Hormones with Cindy Dupuie

  6. Jul 14

    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/ 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.

    Retraining Your Nervous System With Sound with Craig Goldberg

  7. Jul 7

    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/ 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.

    Why Procrastination Isn't Your Enemy with Sarah Laverty

  8. Jun 30

    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/   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.

    The Truth About Breast Cancer Screening with Lynn Fraley
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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!

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