Soul Aligned Self Care

TINA STINSON

Welcome to the Soul Aligned Self-Care Podcast, where we blend healing, ambition, and tranquility. Support The Podcast and become a Patron HERE>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Tinastinson Hosted by Tina Stinson, this podcast is your go-to for mastering the art of thriving without burnout. Perfect for driven women who crave success and a peaceful, balanced life, we dive into self-care practices, stress-busting techniques, and emotional mastery—all while keeping things fun and feminine. Why Tune In? Stress Less, Live More: Uncover simple ways to melt away stress and invite calm. Emotional Superpowers: Learn to handle your emotions like a pro. Life in Harmony: Tips for balancing work, life, and play. Boosted Productivity: Self-care hacks that supercharge your focus. Inner Connection: Strengthen your bond with your true self. Feminine Empowerment: Achieve your dreams while embracing your feminine energy. Amazing Community: Join a tribe of like-minded women on the ...

  1. 1d ago

    From People-Pleasing to Empowerment with Diane Sorensen

    What if boundaries aren't about controlling others—but about finally taking care of yourself? This week, we sit down with Diane Sorensen, Boundary & Empowerment Coach and host of the Chaos to Connection podcast, to explore how boundaries can transform your relationships, your parenting, and your life. Diane shares her powerful personal journey—from growing up in a household where "harmony at all costs" was the rule, to navigating her daughter's mental health crisis, to discovering that boundaries are actually the path to deeper connection, not isolation. She explains why so many of us confuse boundaries with control, why setting them can feel so uncomfortable, and how to start taking small, courageous steps toward self-respect. If you've ever felt exhausted from managing everyone else's emotions or wondered why you feel resentful even when you're "doing everything right," this conversation is your permission slip to start putting yourself first. Key Takeaways: Boundaries Are About You, Not Them: A boundary isn't telling someone what they can't do—it's knowing what's okay with you and what you'll do to take care of your own okness.  Short-Term Discomfort for Long-Term Connection: Setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable at first, but the alternative—short-term relief for long-term resentment—is far worse. You Don't Have to Explain: One of the most liberating boundary skills is learning to say "no" without over-explaining or apologizing.  Self-Abandonment Shows Up in Small Ways: Laughing at jokes you don't find funny, agreeing to share food you don't like—these tiny betrayals add up. The Ripple Effect: When you start respecting yourself, you teach your children (and everyone around you) how to treat you. And you model what self-respect looks like for the next generation. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:30 Diane's Personal Wake-Up Call: Her Daughter's Mental Health Crisis 08:00 Generational Patterns: How Her Mother's Survival Shaped Her 12:30 The Exhaustion of Performing "Having It All Together" 16:00 What Boundaries Actually Are (And Aren't) 20:15 Short-Term Relief vs. Long-Term Resentment 24:00 Self-Abandonment: The Small Ways We Reject Ourselves 28:30 Why Maintaining Boundaries Is the Hardest Part 32:00 The Freedom of Not Managing Other People's Emotions Resources & Links: Podcast Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane-sorensen1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diane.sorensen.589 Website: https://www.dianesorensen.net/ Free gift – Drama to Empowerment workbook: https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment   Connect with Tina: https://www.tinastinson.com ✨ Listen, Rate & Subscribe: If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating and review—it helps us reach more people who need this message. 💌 Join the Community: Sign up for our newsletter for weekly insights on self-care and boundaries. Soul Aligned Life | Finding Calm–Exclusive Meditations & Self-Care Practices | Patreon 🎧 Share This Episode: Tag someone who needs to hear this. Xo, T

  2. Jul 22

    Unlocking Your Hidden Superpowers with Dr. Michelle Millis Chappel

    What if the gift you buried as a child is the very thing calling you back as an adult? This week, we sit down with Dr. Michelle Millis Chappel, a Princeton PhD psychologist, world-acclaimed musician, and top business consultant for companies like Google and Intel, to explore how we can reclaim our hidden superpowers and live as our full, authentic selves. Michelle shares her incredible journey from psychology professor to rock star with over a million fans, proving that it's never too late to answer a calling. We dive deep into Carl Jung's concept of the "golden shadow," why suppressing parts of ourselves is so exhausting, and how you can take baby steps toward a more aligned, joyful life. even if you're not ready to quit your day job. If you've ever felt that familiar pull toward something you love but were told it was impractical, this conversation is your permission slip to start listening. Key Takeaways: The 4-Year-Old Clue: Your childhood gifts, the things that came easily to you. are often indicators of your true calling. Don't dismiss them.  The Inner Critic is a False Alarm: That voice telling you "you can't" is just trying to keep you safe. Name it, thank it, and move forward anyway. Flow State is Your Compass: If you lose track of time doing something and feel blissed out afterward, that's a powerful sign you're on the right path. You Don't Have to Go from A to Z: Start with a passion project. Even a few minutes of doing what you love can release suppressed energy and rejuvenate your entire life.  Claim Your Identity: Simply deciding "I am a writer" or "I am an artist" rewires your brain and opens doors you didn't know existed. Resources & Links: MichelleChappel.com PowerofAuthenticity.org Your True Calling podcast    Tina's Website: https://www.tinastinson.com   Calls to Action: ✨ Listen, Rate & Subscribe: If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating and review, it helps us reach more people who need this message. 💌 Join the Community: Sign up for our newsletter for weekly meditations, self-care and alignment.>>Soul Aligned Life — Finding Calm–Exclusive Meditations & Self-Care Practices | Patreon 🎧 Share This Episode: Tag someone who needs to hear this. Xo, T

  3. May 27

    How to Eat Well Without Losing Your Mind w/ Lisa Parda

    What if eating well didn't have to be complicated, expensive, or time-consuming? In this episode, Lisa Parda and I geek out about real food, how to cook for a busy life, why batch cooking is a game-changer, and how to stop villainizing yourself over a cookie. We also talk about why American processed food tastes different (and not in a good way), how to navigate the grocery store without overwhelm, and why labels are for cans, not people. In this episode, we cover: Why every meal doesn't have to be a culinary feast The magic of batch cooking and freezing in glass jars How to use the Dirty Dozen / Clean 15 list (and when to just buy the damn berries) Why frozen fruits and vegetables are your secret weapon The truth about protein yes, you can have too much Why community cooking might save your week (and your sanity) Resources & Links: Lisa's cookbook: My Love Language Is Food Follow Lisa on Instagram: @starsatnightpublishing EWG.org (Dirty Dozen / Clean 15 list) Salt Sugar Fat by Michael Moss (recommended book) 🙏 Thank you for tuning in to the Soul Aligned Self Care Podcast! ✨ If you loved this episode, please: Subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode Share it with a friend who needs this message If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, leave a quick review to help this show reach more amazing women like you 💜 🔗 Connect with me here: 🌐 Website: https://www.tinastinson.com 📌 Patreon (support the podcast & receive exclusive practices + monthly resets): https://www.patreon.com/tinastinson 🎁 Freebie: The Self Healing Toolkit - stop burnout, stress, and overwhelm in their tracks & start to regulate your nervous system: https://www.tinastinson.com/signup 📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SASCTinaStinson

    How to Eat Well Without Losing Your Mind w/ Lisa Parda
  4. May 20

    Let’s Go to the Wild, Fun, Free Side - Matching Their Energy, Time Audits & Opting Out of the System

    What if you stopped pretending? What if you matched their energy instead of burning out, and used that freed-up time for what actually makes you happy? This episode is an invitation to the wild, fun, free side of life. I get real about the collective exhaustion we’re all feeling, why loyalty at work is a one-way street, and the time audit that frees up hours every week. Plus, how I’m trying to retire without a retirement plan, and why I’m bringing you along for the ride. In this episode, I cover: Why matching their energy is the path to freedom The 7-day time audit (free up 3–4 hours for joy) Opting out of the biggest scam in history How to figure out what actually makes you happy My new podcast direction: interviewing wild, unconventional humans & of course Self-care and Nervous System Regulation as well! 🙏 Thank you for tuning in to the Soul Aligned Self Care Podcast! ✨ If you loved this episode, please: Subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode Share it with a friend who needs this message If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, leave a quick review to help this show reach more amazing women like you 💜 🔗 Connect with me here: 🌐 Website: https://www.tinastinson.com 📌 Patreon (support the podcast & receive exclusive practices + monthly resets): https://www.patreon.com/tinastinson 🎁 Freebie: The Self Healing Toolkit - stop burnout, stress, and overwhelm in their tracks & start to regulate your nervous system: https://www.tinastinson.com/signup 📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SASCTinaStinson Xo, T

    Let’s Go to the Wild, Fun, Free Side - Matching Their Energy, Time Audits & Opting Out of the System
  5. May 13

    10 Small Shifts to Calm Your Nervous System & Live in Your Purpose (Big Announcement)

    I'm back with a solo episode to share a big shift happening inside my business, and inside my own life. After interviewing experts and going through my own transformation, I've realized something important: Self-care isn't enough if your lifestyle doesn't change too. So today, I'm walking you through the 4 pillars of this new direction and giving you 10 small, unique shifts you can start using right now. Listen to find out: Why self-care alone keeps you pushing a boulder uphill The 4 pillars of a truly aligned life (unlearning, rebuilding, real alternatives, + human needs) How to shift your lifestyle without blowing up your life 10 nervous-system-supporting practices you can do today The 10 Shifts I Cover: Humming – stimulates the vagus nerve and increases nasal nitric oxide (great for sinuses!) Holding the gratitude – asking "What am I grateful for today?" keeps it expansive Naming your future self – "What would future T do?" Using the sun to cleanse your energy – close your eyes and let it burn away the clutter Allowing yourself to feel the feelings – my "pity party" method that actually works Going to sleep as the best version of you – fall asleep in your favorite moment of the day Slowing down during pleasurable activities – bees, gardens, and savoring Taking a few deep breaths before meals – move into rest + digest before you eat Honoring your body – check in and actually listen Accepting yourself as you are right now – not some future version Connect with Tina: 📧 Email list –https://www.tinastinson.com/hbl-blog-sign-up – get notified for blogs, podcasts, and the next Soul Aligned Life Retreat 🧭 Mentorship inquiry – Free "get to know me" call – https://calendly.com/tinastinson/free-intro-to-private-coaching 🌐 Website transition – Moving to Soul Aligned Life in August (email list stays with me!) it will still be https://www.tinastinson.com Mentioned in this episode: "If you're interested in shifting your lifestyle and don't know how to get started, this is the type of mentorship I'm moving into. Nervous system regulation combined with small, baby shifts, so you can transform without blowing up your life." 👉 Free inquiry call link in the show notes. No pressure. No high-pressure sales. Just a conversation. https://calendly.com/tinastinson/free-intro-to-private-coaching Subscribe + Review: If you loved this episode, please take a moment to rate and review the show. It helps other women find this work. Xo, T

    10 Small Shifts to Calm Your Nervous System & Live in Your Purpose (Big Announcement)
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Welcome to the Soul Aligned Self-Care Podcast, where we blend healing, ambition, and tranquility. Support The Podcast and become a Patron HERE>> https://www.patreon.com/c/Tinastinson Hosted by Tina Stinson, this podcast is your go-to for mastering the art of thriving without burnout. Perfect for driven women who crave success and a peaceful, balanced life, we dive into self-care practices, stress-busting techniques, and emotional mastery—all while keeping things fun and feminine. Why Tune In? Stress Less, Live More: Uncover simple ways to melt away stress and invite calm. Emotional Superpowers: Learn to handle your emotions like a pro. Life in Harmony: Tips for balancing work, life, and play. Boosted Productivity: Self-care hacks that supercharge your focus. Inner Connection: Strengthen your bond with your true self. Feminine Empowerment: Achieve your dreams while embracing your feminine energy. Amazing Community: Join a tribe of like-minded women on the ...