Stress Free SOULutions Podcast

Teacher’s, this one is for you! Today, I am interviewing an author who also takes pride in managing stress, Dan Tricarico.  Dan is the CEO of The Zen Professional, who teaches people how to maximize their performance without sacrificing themselves!! As a national speaker, author of two top stress management books, and creator of The Zen Professional 5-Step Blueprint for stress reduction, Tricarico...

What if physical therapy could be more than just exercises? Meet Eric Mills, a talented Physical Therapist with a passion for a holistic approach to wellness. With years of experience in outpatient sports and orthopedic physical therapy, Eric has redefined care by focusing on the individual needs of his patients. In today’s episode, Eric shares his journey from being a college athlete to owning hi...

Are you working back at the office again? Or maybe even doing a hybrid model. This episode is for you! It’s stress awareness month, and so we are definitely wanting to focus on burnout and dealing with anxiety. Emotional wellbeing in the workplace is vital! Cathy Norris is here with me today, she is the CEO of Sensational Leadership, a perfect addition for Stress Awareness month!  She is an emotio...

Happy Stress Awareness Month! Who has a hard time saying yes to themselves? Maybe it’s because of too many projects, home life, children, appointments, you name it, there’s always an excuse.  What if I told you there were 5 easy tips you could do to reduce your stress today? I challenge you to be open to these tips I’m about to give you and then, implement each one into your daily life. Find the f...

I’m ecstatic to be interviewing Anthony Mendez, a business coach who is making a positive impact in the fitness industry! He is a social media expert who has helped health and fitness entrepreneurs generate a six-figure income or more using social media. He runs his own business health & fitness team and is also a top-level athlete and coach for Puma. He is also the co-hosts of the podcast, “...

I'm so grateful for this conversation with Jodi Sternoff Cohen, owner of Vibrant Blue Oils !! Letting all of you know in advance that this conversation had me geeking out! We talk all about the parasympathetic nervous system, stimulating our vagus nerve, and how to reduce stress with essential oils. Jodi takes the confusion out of combining oils and is sharing what she found that impacted and chan...

Today I get to interview Jayme Woj - Actor, fight designer, writer, producer, and audiovisual artist known as Maybe soon. Drawing from his experiences as a zen practitioner and mindfulness activist, Jayme aims to create art that cultivates mindful catharsis and reflection of our shared human condition. Jayme Woj shares how he doesn't stay locked in the past but focused on the present as much as po...

Today, my guest is a friend who I have known my entire life. We were in the children’s theater together, elementary school together, and I’ve always been impressed with her ability to always learn and try new things. Cristiana Barbatelli has been a professional actor her entire life and has begun including writing and producing to her resume. Between 2018-2020 she was working as a lead actor and a...

Manifestation has been a huge blessing to my business! You may be wondering what is manifesting? What does manifesting your future mean and how can you actually create the life you want?  Today, I'll be sharing with you some of my stories of how I manifested my career and personal life dreams. I'll also break down step-by-step how YOU can do it too! Learn more at: https://www.livewellenhanceyou.co...

Have you noticed that it’s much easier to find flaws in your appearance than finding good things? You can look in the mirror and easily see flaws, but it’s hard to look in the mirror and believe you’re beautiful as you are. That’s because society pressures people, especially women, to look a certain way. But my guest in this episode is going to change that. Today I have with me Sari Dana, a body p...

“The worst lies are the lies we tell ourselves.” You may have heard this quote from author Richard Bach, and it sums up today’s episode perfectly. We all tell ourselves lies that keep us from getting what we want in life. We tell ourselves we’re not worthy of our dreams, or we’re not smart enough, or we don’t deserve something we desire. What lies have you told yourself? And how would your life ch...

Today I want to talk to you about is ways to handle stress but also understanding that preventative care is possible. It doesn’t matter your age, you can start now . That’s so exciting, and why I do the work I do! I want to explain my journey dealing with emotional stress, and also things I learned from my father.   I share 3 simple tools to manage your stress: 1. Physical Body Awareness 2. Nouris...

No one likes to feel lonely, isolated, and disconnected… …but building genuine relationships with people can be really difficult. Trying to strike up conversations with strangers can feel awkward and forced (especially if you don’t think you’re a “people person”). If only there were an easy-to-follow method that showed you how to create true connections so you could accelerate your professional an...

For today’s episode, I was sitting on a porch, swinging, on a bench, watching a creek - and it is just absolutely breathtaking. It reminds me that I don’t need to go so fast and always grab my phone, or even talk. The silence and embracing nature around you are so magical.  When I think of all the trips I’ve taken in my adult life, nature is the number one. I absolutely love getting outdoors, taki...

Alicia Hickey is an outstanding Chicago photographer who loves capturing people and their life’s moments, along with capturing her favorite travel adventures. She is sharing with today, how she finds time to pursue her passion while having a corporate job and why she decided to recently add a travel component to her website. Follow Alicia at: https://www.instagram.com/ayh.photo.travel/ Learn more...

Have you had to transition your business over the past year? Misty Lynne Cauthen is the owner of Dragonfly Pilates A balanced body master teacher, a speaker a coach, and a dragon slayer. She’s been in the Pilates business for 20 years, using the pirate's method to educate people of all ages and stages about the power of movement and its ability to strengthen, balance, and heal their bodies. Over t...

This one’s for all of you who love planning and being organized! If you’re the type who likes being prepared and doesn’t like surprises and uncertainty, you’ll want to hear this conversation. It’s nice to have things planned out because having a plan makes you feel safe. But what happens when unforeseen problems come up and mess with your plans? You can let the stress get to you… or you can find a...

Many times, let’s face it. We focus on goal setting into the new year. But that's never the solution. It could lead to great ideas for the new year, but you're setting yourself up for failure if you don’t focus on things you love to do. I want us to focus on reducing stress by starting a passion project. There are SO many projects we could be doing but we don’t know how to do it. I will be walking...

“You have to believe in yourself first to make something happen.” What do you do when life throws you a curveball? Do you panic? Do you give up on what you were trying to do? Or do you tell yourself you’ll find a way? If you want to hear a good story about someone who’s had a curveball moment in her life, listen to today’s episode with my guest Becca Faria. Becca is the owner of Becca Faria Fitnes...

We’ve all seen the social media posts from successful entrepreneurs bragging about their big earnings, exotic vacations, and lavish lifestyles. They talk about how they left their terrible jobs behind and now they’re living the good life. They make entrepreneurship look easy and fun. But entrepreneurship isn’t nearly as glamorous as some make it seem. That’s especially true for newer entrepreneurs...

Are you having a hard time with your mental health right now? Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with a mental illness and it feels like the world is weighing on your shoulders. Or maybe you don’t have a mental illness but you’d like a good way to feel better when life’s waves crash into you. Yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises could be just what you need. You’re sure to be enlightened by my guest...

In today’s episode, I’m giving you simple tips on simply moving your body, activating your brain, and finding joy during this Holiday Season. I am sharing with you my story of my Dad, what an amazing man he was, and how he inspired me to live a healthier, happier lifestyle. I hope that by listening today, you’re inspired as well, to enjoy your family, spend time with them, make memories, and find...

Have you ever given thought about what you’re putting onto your body with products that you use daily ? Invest in Yourself with Clean Beauty Products | Kelly Lamich “I have so many health-conscious friends who are constantly at the gym, really aware of what they’re eating, but blissfully unaware of what they’re lathering all over their bodies on a daily basis.” Are you aware of what you’re putting...

I originally shared this conversation on National Stress Awareness day. It also would have been my father’s 65th birthday. The reason that I needed to start these discussions about stress, was because my father was the type of person that took care of everyone else but himself. Stress, unfortunately, contributed to him not eating well, decompressing in front of the TV daily, and not exercising. It...