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

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

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. 6d ago

    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/ Note: Just a reminder that this information presented here is for informational purposes only and not intended to replace professional help. **** Waking up at 3AM again? If your brain won't shut off at night, my free guide, When You Can't Sleep, will show you simple ways to calm your mind and sleep better. Yes, I need this free guide! Download it now:  https://sleepbetter.help ******* Want to feel calm, balanced, and happier? Good news—Relax Now is here to help. From sound baths to hypnotherapy, you’ll find quick, expert-led practices (4–20 minutes) designed to melt stress fast—even on your busiest days. Start your free 7-day trial today and feel the shift   https://relax-now.app

    26 min
  2. E251 Chill, Prosper & Stop BURNOUT with Denise Duffield-Thomas

    Jun 9

    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 Note: Just a reminder that this information presented here is for informational purposes only and not intended to replace professional help. **** Waking up at 3AM again? If your brain won't shut off at night, my free guide, When You Can't Sleep, will show you simple ways to calm your mind and sleep better. Yes, I need this free guide! Download it now:  https://sleepbetter.help ******* Want to feel calm, balanced, and happier? Good news—Relax Now is here to help. From sound baths to hypnotherapy, you’ll find quick, expert-led practices (4–20 minutes) designed to melt stress fast—even on your busiest days. Start your free 7-day trial today and feel the shift https://relax-now.app

    29 min
  3. E250 The Hidden Message Behind Your Anxiety with Silvia Araya

    Jun 2

    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/ Note: Just a reminder that this information presented here is for informational purposes only and not intended to replace professional help. **** Waking up at 3AM again? If your brain won't shut off at night, my free guide, When You Can't Sleep, will show you simple ways to calm your mind and sleep better. Yes, I need this free guide! Download it now:  https://sleepbetter.help ******* Want to feel calm, balanced, and happier? Good news—Relax Now is here to help. From sound baths to hypnotherapy, you’ll find quick, expert-led practices (4–20 minutes) designed to melt stress fast—even on your busiest days. Start your free 7-day trial today and feel the shift   https://relax-now.app

    26 min
  4. E249 The Hidden Reasons We Feel Stress with Katie Barngrover

    May 26

    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/ Note: Just a reminder that this information presented here is for informational purposes only and not intended to replace professional help. **** Waking up at 3AM again? If your brain won't shut off at night, my free guide, When You Can't Sleep, will show you simple ways to calm your mind and sleep better. Yes, I need this free guide! Download it now:  https://sleepbetter.help ******* Want to feel calm, balanced, and happier? Good news—Relax Now is here to help. From sound baths to hypnotherapy, you’ll find quick, expert-led practices (4–20 minutes) designed to melt stress fast—even on your busiest days. Start your free 7-day trial today and feel the shift   https://relax-now.app

    24 min
  5. E248 Top Tips for a Smoother Divorce with Jill Kaufman

    May 19

    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/ Note: Just a reminder that this information presented here is for informational purposes only and not intended to replace professional help. **** Waking up at 3AM again? If your brain won't shut off at night, my free guide, When You Can't Sleep, will show you simple ways to calm your mind and sleep better. Yes, I need this free guide! Download it now:  https://sleepbetter.help ******* Want to feel calm, balanced, and happier? Good news—Relax Now is here to help. From sound baths to hypnotherapy, you’ll find quick, expert-led practices (4–20 minutes) designed to melt stress fast—even on your busiest days. Start your free 7-day trial today and feel the shift https://relax-now.app

    19 min
  6. E247 Neuroscience: Rewiring Stress and Burnout with Cameron Allen

    May 12

    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/ Note: Just a reminder that this information presented here is for informational purposes only and not intended to replace professional help. **** Waking up at 3AM again? If your brain won't shut off at night, my free guide, When You Can't Sleep, will show you simple ways to calm your mind and sleep better. Yes, I need this free guide! Download it now:  https://sleepbetter.help ******* Want to feel calm, balanced, and happier? Good news—Relax Now is here to help. From sound baths to hypnotherapy, you’ll find quick, expert-led practices (4–20 minutes) designed to melt stress fast—even on your busiest days. Start your free 7-day trial today and feel the shift https://relax-now.app

    29 min
  7. E246 Sober Living and Taking Control of Your Life with Hannah Turner

    May 5

    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 easierContacting Hannah: https://www.hannahturner.net/ On Socials: https://www.instagram.com/theclarityofchaos/ Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/sober-living-and-taking-control-of-your-life/ Note: Just a reminder that this information presented here is for informational purposes only and not intended to replace professional help. **** Waking up at 3AM again? If your brain won't shut off at night, my free guide, When You Can't Sleep, will show you simple ways to calm your mind and sleep better. Yes, I need this free guide! Download it now:  https://sleepbetter.help ******* Want to feel calm, balanced, and happier? Good news—Relax Now is here to help. From sound baths to hypnotherapy, you’ll find quick, expert-led practices (4–20 minutes) designed to melt stress fast—even on your busiest days. Start your free 7-day trial today and feel the shift   https://relax-now.app

    23 min
  8. E245 Stop People Pleasing and Start Living Your Life with Amy Schadt

    Apr 28

    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/ Note: Just a reminder that this information presented here is for informational purposes only and not intended to replace professional help. **** Waking up at 3AM again? If your brain won't shut off at night, my free guide, When You Can't Sleep, will show you simple ways to calm your mind and sleep better. Yes, I need this free guide! Download it now:  https://sleepbetter.help ******* Want to feel calm, balanced, and happier? Good news—Relax Now is here to help. From sound baths to hypnotherapy, you’ll find quick, expert-led practices (4–20 minutes) designed to melt stress fast—even on your busiest days. Start your free 7-day trial today and feel the shift   https://relax-now.app

    19 min
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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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