112 episodes
Stress Therapy Stress Therapy: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, Mindfulness
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4.9 • 17 Ratings
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Are you stressed out? Overwhelmed? Over tired? Or, just… over…it?
Do you feel like you've tried all the things? Or, want to but you just aren’t sure how to get all those stress relievers into your life for real and for good?
It’s time to start…living…NOW!
Meet The Stress Therapist, Cheri Flake!
Stress Therapy with Cheri actually works! With Cheri, you’ll learn proven clinical methods (like meditation!) to help with any problem stress related: Anxiety, worry, attention problems, sleep trouble, emotional eating, even stress-related health issues…the list goes on and on…Cheri’s methods are accessible, practical, doable and for people just like you, living in the real world.
Cheri will show you what works, why it works and most importantly, how to get it all to work FOR you and how to keep it up, so you have new healthy habits that last a lifetime AND help you become the best you ever!
Stress Therapy with Cheri means that you are about to benefit from her 25+ years of working in mental health. That means all of the clients that have sat in her seat for psychotherapy, the workshop attendees that have sat in her audience over all those years and the participants that have come to her numerous meditation and yoga retreats: This is not a head nod with platitudes! This is real guidance, with real results, in real time for real people.
Cheri is absolutely unlike any therapist, meditation teacher or hypnotherapist you have ever encountered. Hailed as the THE Stress Therapist and fondly, "Dolly Parton meets the Dalai Lama," in a fun, humorous way, you'll learn not only how to meditate and keep it up, but also practical tips on how to get better at stress, stay motivated and focused so you can work on creating healthy habits and happy living.
You deserve this, believe me it’s time…
So, have a seat and listen up because here comes The Stress Therapist! And your Stress Therapy session is about to begin…right NOW!
www.thestresstherapist.com
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How to Slow Down ~ Sloths, Spanish & Spring Break
I tend to think that people associate sloths with being lazy, yes, because of the name, but mainly because they are just…slow. Is being slow lazy?? Maybe not. Today I am going to tell you about what I learned over spring break from a sloth in Panama. Then we will do a walking meditation together.
In this episode we will learn:
~ What sloths and speaking Spanish taught me over spring break.
~ why slowing down is the new productivity hack.
~ A walking meditation experience with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi
Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions:
Whitney Howard Designs: Inspirational Jewelry Dr. Joe Dispenza Take Your Time: the Wisdom of Slowing Down by Eknath Eswaran Mitch Hedberg
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!
Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
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Meditation: It's Not What You Think! HINT: It's WAY easier!
Every time I go to teach meditation inevitably someone tells me that they cannot meditate because, “it’s impossible to clear my head!” Great news! That isn’t what meditation is! Yay! So you CAN do it, and today I am going to show you how…today we have a special message from previous retreat attendees giving testimonials from my mountain retreat! I would love to have you…come and meditate with me!
In this episode we will learn:
~ what exactly meditation is and how to do it.
~ how to meditate with mantra
~ A meditation experience using mantra meditation as an example to practice of focusing on only one this with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi
Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions:
Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu Suzuki
Best Contractors ever! The Monsters Construction in Georgia (678) 294-5540
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!
Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
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Learn Exactly HOW to Meditate...You can DO It!
If you want to know exactly what to do on the cushion when you go to meditate, than this one is for you! Even if you’ve been meditating like a boss forever, a zen mind, beginner’s mind look at your meditation practice can bring a nice refreshing look at the practice. Meditation is basically performing three jobs for the duration of the sit. Let’s learn our new jobs and get comfy on our cushion starting today!
In this episode we will learn:
~ what three jobs every meditator needs to remember for a meditation session
~ what exactly to do when you go to meditate.
~ A meditation experience using breath meditation as an example to practice our three new meditation jobs with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi
Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions:
Swami Jaya Devi’s (thoughts on anger) at Kashi Ashram in Atlanta
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!
Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
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Every Breath You Take...Finding The Present Moment
Today we get back to the basics…what does it mean exactly to “follow your breath” or “be in the present moment?” I found these things to be confusing when I was first starting out. So, today we make it super simple. Learn three different breath meditations today and pick one to practice. Let’s DO this!
In this episode we will learn:
~ The quickest simplest way to get you into the present moment.
~ Three different easy breath meditations
~ A meditation experience choosing one new breath meditation to practice with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi
Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Davidji
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!
Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube
Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
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Breaking Promises To Yourself Again? You May Have Southern Hospitality Syndrome ~ Let's cure it!
If you are someone that seems to keep commitments you make to other people but can’t figure out why you can’t seem to keep commitments that you make to yourself, this one is for you! You may have what I like to call, Southern Hospitality Syndrome! Don’t worry, there is a cure and I am going to hook you up with it today!
In this episode we will learn:
~ What Southern Hospitality Syndrome is, how to know if you have it AND how to cure it!
~ How your brain works when you make commitments to yourself and others
~ A meditation experience using the mantra Karuna Hum with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi
Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Flying Biscuit Cafe
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!
Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube
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How to Make ANYTHING Habitual So You Don't Have to Think About It ANYMORE!
In order for something to be habitual it needs to feel normal and it needs to have been around for a while to feel normal…the experts say about six weeks! So how do we get to this place is something we really want our lives is not habitual ~ we may be barely doing it, maybe not at all ~ into a place of regularity…Something we do without stress, procrastination or excuses? There's an interim period in which you will have to be very vigilant about this behavior so you can make it a habit finally. So, today we're gonna talk about some cool ways to get there. It’s all about tips and tricks to get to that place where whatever it is you're trying to make habitual becomes just a part of who you are…where you don't even think about it anymore.
In this episode we will learn:
~ What to do in the interim period before your desired behavior has become a habit
~ Specific suggestions to make your new habit easy and fun and enjoyable before it even has become a habit.
~ A meditation experience using the mantra Aham Brahmasmi with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi
Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Doja Cat’s Paint the Town Red Cheri’s meditation teacher, davidji Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!
Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community! br...
Customer Reviews
One of my new favorite podcasts
Oh my gosh how I needed this. Cheri is simplifying the mystery of meditation for me. She has made me finally grasp why we all need it! She’s so smart. She’s so interesting. She’s so funny. And she’s so real. I love love love the amazing variety of ways she talks about our brains, science and the clinically-proven benefits of regularly practiced meditation. Meditation is real. I get it now. Love her. So thankful for her podcast!
Cheri, you’re a star!
I learn so much from Cheri Flake‘s podcasts. I think she’s right on. I’ve done some of the things that Cheri has suggested, and they work. Having a more positive outlook has helped me in my daily life in many ways. I have also begun to enjoy the benefits of meditation. Cheri, I’m going to miss you over the break! And, I looked at your Halloween costumes and all I can say is WOW! Soooo cute! I can tell you love Halloween.
Refreshingly real and helpful
Honest, accessible, real. I love how Cheri makes meditation something I can do everyday. In the past when I’ve tried, I’ve almost felt pressure to meditate “correctly” … not any more!
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