Stress Management + Resilience Tools for Your Happified Life

Making a change can be difficult.  So much of what we do is habit, or associated with “who” we are, that even when we understand why it’s important to make a change for the better it can still feel like a struggle.  So how can we support a new way of being until it becomes standard?   Remember, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step!  In this episode we explore  The inspiration be...

Dr. Barrie Tan has spent much of his career researching fat soluble vitamins, and the role Vitamin E plays in human longevity and two nutrients that are derived from the annatto plant— tocotrienol and geranylgeraniol—both of which help with healthy aging and contain anti-inflammation benefits, among many others.  In this episode we discuss The difference between Tocopherol and Tocotrienol Vitamin...

When is the last time you received a massage?  How did it make you feel?  As a Massage Therapist, I see people arrive in all conditions, and leave feeling relaxed, restored, and more in touch with their emotions and physical body.  All within one hour!  As a Stress Coach, I view massage as the gateway to building a self care practice that actually serves them, fits their lifestyle and inspires the...

Reed Davis is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® and the FDN Certification Course, supporting clients and practitioners in resolving disease by restoring balance to the body. A Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Certified Nutritional Therapist, he is also an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine so that his clients can address the sources of im...

Amelia Nagoski, D.M.A. (Doctorate of Musical Arts) is the co-author, with her sister Emily, of the New York Times bestselling Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle and upcoming Burnout workbook. As a choral conductor, she was trained to express the full range of human emotion on stage, and elicit it from her performers.  Personally, her emotions were bottled up, until she was hospitali...

Perhaps in your childhood you had lazy days watching clouds, or building pillow forts.  Now just finishing the laundry can feel like an insurmountable task! Life can fill up quickly with “urgent” matters, and leave us overwhelmed at the neverending To-Do list.  What may be most frustrating is that while things do get done, some of the most important items never seem to make it to the top of the li...

Jackie Cote loves showing people how they could have more freedom, and whether it's time freedom, money freedom, or location freedom, as they connect with the true freedom that comes from inner love and acceptance. Peeling through the layers of limiting beliefs and the stories that hold them back, it’s possible to uncover the magnetic vision of the potential life.   In this episode we discuss  Wit...

Christopher Lee Maher arose from a challenging childhood to become an elite Navy SEAL, and then become an Olympic contender in track and field before he experienced a physical break down that led to an emotional breakthrough. As he finally addressed the impact of stress and trauma that had shaped his life, he developed tools to help others understand and release the tension and distortion that is...

After spending the last few years enjoying scaled-back holiday events, coming back to a table full of different personalities and viewpoints can feel overwhelming.  Here are a few tips that may help you prepare for festivities so you can maintain your festive spirit and feel less friction with your beloved family.  In this episode we explore  How they know how to push your buttons  Ways to restore...

Connie Durham helps people ignite new life and energy in relationships by fostering communication styles that you can use in your marriage, with your kids, and with your work team.  We dig in to common sources of misunderstanding and the impact of stress on your most important relationships, and explore ways to resolve misunderstandings and let your love speak volumes to the ones most important to...

With all that lands on your schedule, your To Do list, and the commitments that are made, it’s easy to get caught up in the “do”ing, and never find an opportunity to simply “be”. Is it possible to make a shift, without letting everyone down, including yourself?  You might be surprised to discover the benefits, beyond still delivering on what matters, and even find it’s easier to discern what actua...

Moms are busy.  And it often seems like they come “last”, after the wellbeing of the kids, managing the house, work and social commitments… It’s easy to be not just overwhelmed, but burned out. When Elizabeth Rhyno reckoned with her own period of depression, she discovered that putting a priority on her own joy had a ripple effect that helped to lift the whole family. Now she puts her super power...

Life is demanding, with commitments to work, family, friends, personal growth…  It can feel impossible to find time for exploration and integration, and certainly space for creativity and play. Momentum is a powerful force!  Let’s take a look at whether the effort to reclaim your own time is really with the effort, and how you can begin to realign your priorities so that you feel more spacious in...

Dr. Cindy Tsai is committed to helping high-achievers live happier and healthier lives. After completing her medical education at the highly regarded and challenging Johns Hopkins and Dartmouth Universities, she struggled with the health impacts of stress. As she navigated her own path to recovery she became committed to helping her patients also live with resilient health through cultivating self...

Not everyone is comfortable with change - In fact, some will do just about anything they can to avoid it.   One thing we know about life is that there are many things beyond our control, no matter how much we’d prefer otherwise. Is your resistance to change preventing you from responding to life with resilience?   In this episode we’ll discuss:  Making peace with change How to handle curve balls w...

Melissa Deally an Integrative Mind Body Health Practitioner who has helped hundreds of women crack the code on unwanted symptoms of PMS, menopause, and other impacts of stress and imbalanced living. After finding her own path to recovery and supporting the health of her daughters, she became passionate about empowering others to feel better.  With the help of functional lab testing and natural sup...

Researchers find that people tend to view stress as either enhancing or debilitating.  If you don’t naturally thrive under pressure, you’re not out of luck!  Perspective is powerful, and new insights into how your brain works can help you take back control of your life, so you can respond with more clarity and confidence.  In this episode we’ll explore: Is your stress response dictated by nature o...

If you struggle with confidence or find success elusive, it could be that turning your attention to your strengths is the missing ingredient in your “secret sauce”. Consuela Muñoz believes that everyone should be excited by the work they are doing and that celebrating your natural strengths a powerful way to own your confidence In this episode we discuss:  Focusing on Strengths rather than “weakne...

Why is it so hard to believe that life doesn’t have to be full of hard work? What if you chose to break the cycle of busy-ness and found a way to be more by doing less?   In this episode we explore: The heritage of hard work Myths of idleness Evolving from survival to a thriving life Why “balance” doesn’t have to be a myth Self-first scheduling and white space in your calendar Leave a comment at h...

As an educator and single mother, Julie Little sought practices to restore harmony in her busy life, and now shares the tools and teachings that inspired her with other busy women.  With mindfulness and self care, they can enjoy wellness and longevity.  In this episode we discuss:  Ways to honor yourself Reconnecting with what lights you up Surprising places to find mindfulness Creating a self car...

Do you feel stretched thin, overwhelmed, or just plain cranky when you think of all that you have to do? It’s easy to make commitments to others, and find that list has spiraled out of control before you know it.  What is the cost of making too many commitments?  It may not only compromise your self esteem, but even your belief in what you can accomplish.  Before you give up on achieving your goal...

Siobhan Cunningham served as a member of the US Air Force before transitioning to civilian life, where she discovered how difficult it can be to “fit in” after life in the military. Now she helps veteran women ease their own path as they build businesses that reflect their new identity and purpose after service. In this episode we discuss: Exploring what your new life could look like The benefits...

What if by recognizing your own character strengths you could make work easier and more satisfying?  Many people strive to reach their goals and focus on personal development, trying to “be better” by improving areas where they feel they fall short.  A different and perhaps faster path to success encourages us to recognize our inherent strengths.  As we feel more confident and capable, we can spen...

When a movie (Food, Inc.) led Stephanie Moram to start questioning everything from her food to her personal care products, she became a woman on a mission to protect her family’s health, and an expert researcher out of necessity. Wanting to limit the unnecessary and potentially harmful items she was bringing into her family's home, Stephanie began the transition to a green, sustainable lifestyle. ...

Have you ever taken the time to get curious, and explore where emotions of stress like frustration or guilt are coming from?  What is it really, that is making you feel overwhelmed or hopeless?  Is it possible that those feelings are coming from judgements or expectations that you’re holding over yourself, and that you hold the key to freeing yourself from that level of stress that you’re carrying...