Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind, Health, Anxiety Relief

The English Sisters - Violeta & Jutka Zuggo
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Feeling Anxious? Feel calmer and get much needed anxiety relief. Listen to Mind, Health, Anxiety Relief with The English Sisters the podcast show for mental health that will give you the tools you need to manage your life and your anxiety. Anxiety and overwhelm is on the rise today and most of us experience it in some form or other. The English Sisters, Violeta and Jutka Zuggo are clinical hypnotherapists, business women, authors, wives and mother’s of wonderful grown up children! As hosts of their show they chat about real stuff that empowers, excites and inspires well-being! Always looking to share their point of view and expertise on how you can manage your anxiety and mental health so as to enjoy life!  If you are in need of anxiety relief and want to learn how to manage your mental health, follow Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind, Health, Anxiety Relief so as not to miss an episode! New episode weekly every Wednesday! #anxietyrelief #mentalhealth #mind #health #anxiety #therapy #relationships #theenglishsisters #psychology #getrealwiththeenglishsisters 

  1. 6D AGO

    Your Mood is Contagious and You Don't Even Know It

    Send a text We explore how emotions spread, why your inner state echoes through others, and simple ways to shift the energy in a room without denying real feelings. Stories, science, and small body-led tools help you take agency and lead with calm confidence. • reading our “Reflections” piece on mood contagion • how face, tone and breath broadcast signals • mirror neurons and micro expressions explained • horses, nervous systems and why calm is catching • eye-gaze tips to interrupt tears and reset state • pattern interrupts to lift heavy rooms • stepping away to defuse tension • relationship loops, secondary gains and new choices • family stories on boundaries and agency • subjective worlds and why shared joy bonds us Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel because even though it's been open for like 15 years, we're still wanting to grow and reach more people Support the show Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Channel Follow us on Social Media

    34 min

  2. MAR 4

    How to Rewire Your Brain Away from Anxiety This Season

    Send a text The first warm breeze, the whir of garden tools, bees busy in the camellias spring has a way of waking the senses and, if we let it, our perspective. We use that seasonal spark to rethink abundance, moving it from a number on a screen to a lived experience: clean water, shared meals, steady health, neighbors who wave back, and the simple relief of being together. We unpack why our brains default to scarcity normalizing what’s safe while hunting for what’s missing and how modern marketing pours fuel on that instinct. Then we get practical. We share small, repeatable rituals that retrain attention: pausing to savor a sandwich, saying thanks before a meal, naming five forms of support you touched today. These aren’t platitudes; they are tools to steady the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and restore a grounded sense of “enough.” We also talk about connection in a tech saturated world. AI and devices can be brilliant helpers when used with intention, but they can’t replace the warmth of eye contact or the lift of a shared laugh. We explore boundaries that place boundaries on technology batching notifications, device-free meals, choosing offline by default so digital convenience serves human presence, not the other way around. Along the way, we celebrate milestones we often downplay, like birthdays and quiet stretches of good health, and remember how easily we forget life’s basics until they’re gone. If you’re ready to trade endless comparison for everyday wonder, join us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reframe, and leave a quick message telling us one ordinary thing you’re grateful for today. Support the show Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Channel Follow us on Social Media

    20 min

  3. FEB 25

    The Psychological Benefits of Positive Self-Talk

    Send a text We share how positive self-talk turns sudden spikes of fear into steady action, from medical visits and late errands to meal planning and dentist dread. Real stories, quick tools, and gentle reframes show how thoughts shape emotions and how small shifts build confidence. • defining positive self-talk and why it matters • catching spirals before they become panic • reframes using gratitude and agency • using body language to change state • creating a finger anchor for calm on demand • normalising fear at the dentist and doctor • everyday overwhelm with errands and meals • building tiny plans and rewarding follow-through • choosing firm yet kind inner language • stacking small wins to grow confidence And thank you also for subscribing to our podcast and to our YouTube channel If you feel that this podcast is helping you, you could consider supporting the show Support the show Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Channel Follow us on Social Media

    23 min

  4. FEB 18

    Finding Joy in Everyday Mindfulness

    Send a text Feeling flat, restless, or stuck in your head? We dig into a simple truth with surprising power: your spaces are shaping your state, and you can reshape them to feel lighter, calmer, and more creative. Through personal stories, therapy informed insights, and practical tools, we unpack how anchors the learned links between places and emotions steer everything from late night worry to mid-day motivation, and how small, intentional tweaks can change your day fast. We start with the quiet magic of tiny moments: stepping outside to reset a heavy mood, noticing the texture of a pillow to calm a racing mind, and finding joy in a pot of daffodils by the kitchen window. From there, we break down anchors in plain language: why the couch invites snacking, why the shower sparks ideas, and why a bedroom can trigger anxiety. You’ll learn how to repurpose anchors by pairing specific rooms with the feelings and behaviors you want rest, focus, romance, or play using light, scent, music, and touch as direct signals to your nervous system. Sleep gets special attention. If 3 a.m. thoughts roar, a brief location swap and a soothing micror outine can quiet the surge. We share what helped, where screens can backfire, and the mindful way back to bed that re-links the bedroom with safety. Motivation gets a reframe too: move first, motivation follows. Enter the workout corner and let the room carry you; sit in the writing chair and let words arrive. Even in tiny apartments, micro changes rotating a chair, adding a plant, shifting a lamp can rewrite the story a space tells your body. By the end, you’ll have a toolkit of fast, gentle resets you can use anywhere: change rooms to change mood, curate sensory cues, breathe with intention, and name your goal at the doorway. If this helped you find a lighter state or sparked a new ritual, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a quick review to help others discover the show. Support the show Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Channel Follow us on Social Media

    24 min

  5. FEB 11

    Mindfulness, Movement and Simple Routines to Lower Daily Anxiety

    Send a text Stress doesn’t vanish on command, but it loses its grip when we meet it with simple, steady habits. We open with a raw moment of anxiety around a loved one’s surgery and the surprising relief found in a short guided meditation. From there, we map out a calm first approach to the day: leave the phone alone, breathe slowly, move a little, and give your nervous system proof that it’s safe. You’ll hear how we use tidy spaces, a keys-in-the-bowl rule, and next-day prep to strip out micro-stress before it starts, plus why doing just one garden bed beats overhauling the whole yard. We dig into boundaries that stick. A clear no prevents burnout and invites others to step in, whether that’s dinner duty or finally painting that corridor. We swap stories about control, delegation, and the quiet power of letting people learn because the more you do, the less they do. Movement gets its due as a daily lever for mental health, from easy walks to light chores, and we share quick, science backed breath resets: longer exhales, intentional yawns, and mindful pauses you can use before meetings. Food and sleep close the loop. Conscious eating tasting your food, favoring whole ingredients, staying hydrated stabilizes energy and mood. Evening rituals, device cutoffs, and consistent bedtimes restore balance so tomorrow starts grounded, not frantic. Most of all, we encourage you to know what truly soothes you quiet breakfast, a garden view, a warm mug and make space for it without apology. Try one tiny habit today, share how it goes, and let the calm compound. If this helped, subscribe, leave a review, and pass it to someone who needs a gentler day. Support the show Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Channel Follow us on Social Media

    34 min

  6. FEB 4

    The Secret to Happiness is BALANCE

    Send a text What if the simplest path to a happier life is the one right down the middle? We grew up with a Spanish saying neither too much nor too little and today we unpack how that mantra can guide what you eat, how you train, what you watch, and even how you love. No perfection traps, no shame spirals just a practical way to avoid extremes and build a life you can sustain. We start with food and the tiny habits that quietly steer your day: the quick candy bar on your commute, the fear of a spoonful of sugar, the way one mindful swap changes the course for weeks. From there we move into fitness and show how consistency beats fanaticism. Four days of strength, daily steps, and mobility you actually do will outlast any all-or-nothing plan. We talk dopamine, guardrails, recovery after injuries, and why “moderate” is different for a desk worker than for someone on their feet all day. Then we tackle the digital pull toward obsession. Algorithms reward intensity and make extremes feel normal. That’s where self-moderation online matters: curating your feed, adding diverse voices, and stepping away when content narrows your world. We share personal stories about cultural pressure around treats, the “Goldilocks” effect in choices, and how moderation protects relationships by reducing unrealistic expectations. The through line is simple: choose the middle path that fits your season of life, respect your limits, and let steady effort compound. If you enjoyed this conversation, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a gentler path, and leave a quick review so others can find it. Want more? Subscribe on YouTube and come say hi on Instagram at GetReal with the English Sisters. Support the show Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Channel Follow us on Social Media

    34 min

  7. JAN 28

    Your Accessories Are Telling Your Brain Something

    Send a text Tiny details can change your whole day. We explore the surprising psychology of accessories how a vintage tray, a favorite ring, or a simple desk plant can tell your brain you’re safe, reduce anxiety, and help you feel more like yourself. This isn’t about trends or mindless buying. It’s about intention, story, and the way small, beautiful choices can reshape the spaces where you live and work. We share personal moments a flea-market find that still sparks joy years later, the sudden urge to bring a plant to the office, the thrill of lighting that transforms a room to show how meaning forms when you choose thoughtfully. From the cultural weight of rings and heirlooms to the everyday comfort of a cushion, these details act as anchors. Your environment becomes a mirror for identity and a signal of calm. We connect the dots between symbols, endorphins, and the nervous system’s safe signal, explaining why curated beauty so often lowers stress while clutter ramps it up. We go wider, too, birds of paradise collecting shiny objects, cave paintings as early home decor, and how color and lighting shape mood. You’ll hear practical strategies for mindful accessorizing using time as a filter for purchases, favoring sustainability and durability, and editing your space so each piece earns its place. The result is a home and wardrobe that feel lighter, more coherent, and more you. If you’ve ever wondered why a small object can mean so much, or how to build a calm, confident vibe without more stuff, this conversation offers clear steps and fresh insight. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves thrifting or design, and leave a review to tell us the one accessory that brings you joy. Support the show Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Channel Follow us on Social Media

    25 min

  8. JAN 21

    The Calmness of Gratitude Anchors

    Send a text Want steadier mornings and calmer nights without overhauling your life? We share a practical method for emotional stability built on three gratitude anchors and a few small, reliable rituals that re train your brain away from worry and toward steady ground. Think of it like dropping anchor: predictable steps that hold you when life gets choppy. We start with a hand on heart moment before getting out of bed, naming three simple good things the warmth of a duvet, the promise of coffee, the quiet of an early kitchen. From there, we protect a slow breakfast ritual that signals safety to the nervous system and sets a calm tone for the day. Along the way, we unpack why the brain loves routine, how anxious thought loops become habits, and how to replace them with sensory cues you can count on. We also dive into small luxuries that deliver outsized emotional returns. Research on fresh flowers shows they boost happiness; even watching floral arranging can spark a lift. No flowers? Try visual calm through color, makeup, or clothes that feel good on the skin tiny acts of self-care that soothe the eye and steady mood. In the evening, we use a three good things practice to train attention toward positives, with options for journaling, private notes, or even a message to yourself that greets you in the morning. We talk honestly about privacy, diaries, and how to balance tough moments on the page with what was learned or healed. By the end, you’ll have a simple, repeatable set of anchors: morning gratitude, a protected ritual, sensory comforts throughout the day, and a brief night reflection. Try one, stack a few, and notice how your baseline shifts. If this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a calmer morning, and leave a quick review what’s your favorite daily anchor? Support the show Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Channel Follow us on Social Media

    26 min
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Feeling Anxious? Feel calmer and get much needed anxiety relief. Listen to Mind, Health, Anxiety Relief with The English Sisters the podcast show for mental health that will give you the tools you need to manage your life and your anxiety. Anxiety and overwhelm is on the rise today and most of us experience it in some form or other. The English Sisters, Violeta and Jutka Zuggo are clinical hypnotherapists, business women, authors, wives and mother’s of wonderful grown up children! As hosts of their show they chat about real stuff that empowers, excites and inspires well-being! Always looking to share their point of view and expertise on how you can manage your anxiety and mental health so as to enjoy life!  If you are in need of anxiety relief and want to learn how to manage your mental health, follow Get Real With The English Sisters - Mind, Health, Anxiety Relief so as not to miss an episode! New episode weekly every Wednesday! #anxietyrelief #mentalhealth #mind #health #anxiety #therapy #relationships #theenglishsisters #psychology #getrealwiththeenglishsisters 

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