Viola Rechenauer

Cloud 9 ☁️ - The Mental Gym Podcast

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💭 Imagine a gym – but for your mind. A place to build resilience, release stress, and find clarity. Just like your body, your mind needs regular care to stay strong and balanced. I’m Viola, a psychologist, and in this podcast, we explore everything that supports your mental well-being: mindfulness, active breaks, guided meditations, and deep conversations about mental health. This is where we take mental health into our own hands—proactively creating and nourishing it to live a fulfilled and happy life. Just like on Cloud 9. ☁️💛So take a deep breath – and let’s begin 🎧

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Viola Rechenauer

Episodes

#5 The Overthinking Trap: Why We Do It & How to Stop 03.04.2025 17:55

🧠 Do you ever catch yourself stuck in a loop of overthinking—analyzing past conversations, worrying about the future, or second-guessing every decision? You’re not alone. Overthinking can be exhausting and overwhelming, but the good news is: you can break the cycle. In this episode of Cloud 9 – The Mental Gym Podcast , we dive deep into why we overthink, how it affects our mental health, and—mos...

#4 A Pep Talk for Overwhelming Moments 27.03.2025 4:43

Feeling overwhelmed? 🤯 This episode is your reminder to pause, breathe, and take things one step at a time. If your mind is racing, if everything feels like too much—press play. You don’t have to fix everything right now. You don’t have to have it all together. Just be here. Let these words ground you, calm you, and remind you: you are enough, exactly as you are. 🫂

#3 Breathe & Balance: A Short Nervous System Reset 20.03.2025 11:34

Feeling overwhelmed or restless? This short guided meditation is designed to help you reset your nervous system , calm your mind, and reconnect with yourself. In just 10 minutes , you’ll practice: ✨ 4-7-8 breathing to activate deep relaxation ✨ Humming & gentle touch to stimulate the vagus nerve ✨ Mindful awareness to ground yourself in the present moment Take a deep breath, get com...

#2 Nervous System Regulation – What’s the Hype Really About? 13.03.2025 20:02

Everywhere you look, people are talking about nervous system regulation —but what does it actually mean? And is it really the key to feeling less stressed and more balanced? In this episode, we’re breaking down the science and reality behind nervous system regulation. I’ll explain why so many of us are stuck in fight-or-flight , what modern life has to do with it, and—most importantly— which t...

#1 Intro to Cloud 9 – The Mental Gym for Your Mind 06.03.2025 8:11

Welcome to the very first episode of Cloud 9 – The Mental Gym Podcast ! ☁️💛💭 In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind Cloud 9—how the idea first came to me years ago, why mental health deserves a proactive approach, and what you can expect from this podcast. 🎙️ We talk about why caring for your mind should be as normal as going to the gym, and how Cloud 9 will give you the tools to strengt...