Stress Talk with Marcyline Bailey

September is Self-care Awareness Month according to the National Day Calendar. Observation of this day began in 2017. Just like many other things. Stress relief from self-care activities is short lived. Here on “Stress Talk” with Marcyline, we share resources and information to achieve long-lasting stress relief. On today’s episode, I am talking about 3 self-care moves every mature woman should us...

Women of Color are expected to be strong. This is particularly true in the Black community. What exactly does “being strong” mean? How does it affect wellness and wellbeing? Black women are under a massive amount of stress daily. It’s like it is embedded in our DNA. Having to “be strong” takes a toll on our minds and bodies. In this episode of “Stress Talk” with Marcyline, we are going to talk abo...

How much does what you believe affect how we take care of yourself? It affects it A LOT! Why? Because what we believe influences how we think about ourselves. On today's "Stress Talk" with Marcyline, we are talking about Mindset and the 5 Powerful Mindset Habits that Boost Well-being for Mature Women. I will share exactly that in just a moment. Get to know M.L. Bailey Consultants www.mlbaileyconsu...

August is National Wellness Month. Wellness and wellbeing are words that we hear quite often now. Companies and corporations are touting their “wellness” initiatives. Retailers market their products using keywords related to wellness. What’s in it for women over 40? On today’s “Stress Talk” with Marcyline, we are going to talk about 3 benefits women over 40 quickly get when they successfully creat...

Are you a woman over 40 who is depressed, anxious, or both? Feel overwhelmed by your roles as a wife, mother, or adult daughter of aging parents? Is work causing you to feel overworked and overstressed? Do you want to create a long-lasting stress relief plan that works for you? Are you wondering how to start? On today’s “Stress Talk” with Marcyline, I will share what you need to know to create a p...

Have you ever had a paper cut? Paper cuts are tiny cuts that we get on our fingers. They are caused by the sharp edges of a sheet of paper. If you’ve had one, then you know how painful it can be. A paper cut can make your life miserable. So, it is important to use the right strategy to heal quickly. Using the right strategy to care for a paper cut will save you a great deal of pain and suffering....

Many women over 40 suffer due to overwhelming stress, anxiety, or depression. These conditions are heightened by the roles, responsibilities and regrets she carries. Most women have within them the ability to lower their stress levels. In this episode of Stress Talk Live, we will first define what it means to be an accomplished woman. Second, we will explain how the approach to life hinders inner...

We’ve been talking about gardening and how gardening benefits our mental health, lowers stress levels, and improves our overall wellbeing. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, I will demonstrate and lead you through mindful meditations using our five senses. I plan to be outside (weather permitting) and encourage you to do the same. You will need to sit or lie down in an area that...

Bring the outdoors inside to lower stress and energize. Learn the benefits of having houseplants in your office and at home. We are sharing how you can easily feel better and lower stress by adding low care houseplants to your living or workspace. We are bringing the garden indoors on the next “Stress Talk” with Marcyline. I will share how to give her exactly what she wants in just a moment. Get t...

I was up with the chickens this morning! Seriously, our neighbor's rooster was crowing as I took my morning walk. The sound of the rooster was a reminder that you don't have to live on a farm to get the mental health benefits of gardening. Researchers are finding that gardening lowers stress, improves mood and has other health benefits that are long lasting. Are you looking for an enjoyable stress...

William Wordsworth said “Your mind is the garden your thoughts are the seeds. The harvest can either be flowers or weeds. In today’s “Stress Talk” with Marcyline, we are using the garden as a metaphor to share how over 40 women, like you and me, can nurture mental health. We will get to it in just a moment. Get to know M.L. Bailey Consultants www.mlbaileyconsultants.com

Welcome Ladies and welcome those of you who are watching via the replay and listening to the podcast. I’m Marcyline Bailey of Stress Talk. Stress Talk shares strategies for overstressed, over 40 “super” women to lower their stress levels and boost their energy. When stress and energy levels are “just right,” we have exactly what we need to meet the challenges we face daily. Today we are talking ab...

Are you a working mom whose constant companions are struggle and juggle? Working moms struggle to accomplish everything that is expected of them daily. This includes being reliable, dependable, and constantly available to family, loved ones, and friends. As a result, we are constantly juggling responsibilities, trying to be the ultimate “super” woman. The struggle and juggle drain us of energy and...

Turn on a faucet full force. What do you see? Water rushes down the drain. If you block the drain, the water will fill the sink until it overflows. Many moms feel like their energy is full force going down the drain until they feel totally exhausted. Others feel like they continue to fill with stress until they are overwhelmed. So, what can moms do to stop the energy drain and feeling overwhelmed?...

Mothers’ Day. The day we celebrate the ones who gave us life. We make breakfast and serve it in bed, or we take her out to dinner. We spend lots of money buying the biggest, prettiest, and freshest bouquet of flowers. We her shopping or give her that piece of jewelry she has always admired. Showing her love and affection, we fill her day with ourselves and what we want her to have. There is one ca...

Cortisol is released when our fight or flight system is triggered. When cortisol levels are consistently high, it causes a myriad of health problems. Today on Stress Talk Live with Marcyline we are going to talk about an affordable retreat that actually guarantees lower cortisol levels. Get to know M.L. Bailey Consultants www.mlbaileyconsultants.com  

Are you avoiding retreats? Retreats can lead to lower stress, rest and relaxation. Retreats are popular with many people. Some, however, believe that they take too much time, effort, or money. Retreats can benefit the body and mind. There are long-lasting benefits you may not have considered. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, I am sharing 5 Blissful Benefits of Retreating You N...

The world is going bonkers, and it may feel like you are too. Stress is compounding daily. We are bombarded with negative news, messages and images that increase stress and anxiety. So, how can we Reset? The answer is Retreat. In today's "Stress Talk" with Marcyline we kick off the month with a discussion about the the need to retreat and the features of a healthy retreat. Stress Talk shares strat...

Who do you see when you look in the mirror? Is it someone who you demonstrate compassion to? We often extend loving-kindness and demonstrate compassion to others, but rarely to ourselves. Self-compassion is a tool that you can use to manage stress levels. In this episode of "Stress Talk" Live with Marcyline, we are going to begin our discussion about the power of Self-Compassion. www.mlbaileyconsu...

It is natural to rush when we are running late for work or an appointment. Rushing causes the stress response to start. In this quickie, I will use a real life experience to share how to stress less when time is not your friend. M.L. Bailey Consultants Website Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube

The New Year is here and many are starting to work on goals or resolutions. Sprinters, marathoners, race car drivers all know that the race is won at the starting line.   In today's "Stress Talk" with Marcyline I am going to share 3 key factors what will get you "3 Steps from the Finish Line" quicker than you expect.   Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube M.L. Bailey Consu...

In this episode of “Stress Talk” with Marcyline , I will review the stress hacks my special guests shared to help you Get Through the Holidays (without losing it.) M.L. Bailey Consultants Website Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube   #Stress #stressrelief #stresstalk #relax #relaxation #women #workingwomen #workingwoman #workingmom #selfcare #mlbaileyconsultant #happyin30 #hap...

Farzana Doctor is a Toronto-based author, activist and Registered Social Worker who has been working with individuals, couples, and families since 1993. She has written four critically acclaimed novels. Her latest, Seven , which Ms. Magazine described as “fully feminist and ambitiously bold”, has been chosen for multiple 2020 Best Book lists and shortlisted for the Trillium and Evergreen Awards. H...

In this episode of "Stress Talk" Live with Marcyline, Dawn McCoy, owner of Flourish Leadership Group talks about how women can flourish in their leadership roles. She is an advocate, author, and award-winner who is passionate about developing women leaders. Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube   #Stress #stressrelief #stresstalk #relax #relaxation #women #workingwomen #workingw...

Lady Boss Malena Gauss leads Lammergeier Glass Recycling, the first glass recycling company in Savannah, GA. This innovative company is leading efforts to reduce the carbon footprint in the environment while providing counseling and training for individuals who are re-entering the community from the prison system.   This is an episode jam packed with information and inspiration.   &...