Stress Therapy with Cheri Flake: Meditation & Stress Relief for Real Life

In this episode, the Stress Therapist explores the importance of focusing on our inner well-being as much as our outer appearance. The episode highlights how our egos often prioritize external traits, but true fulfillment and peace come from cultivating a healthy inner self. The discussion also touches on the benefits of practices like yoga and meditation in promoting both inner and outer wellness...

In this episode, Cheri Flake, the Stress Therapist, conducts an interview with an experienced guest, Sigmar Berg who designed and invented a tool called “The Lovetuner”. He talks about his upbringing, how he came about the magical frequency that the little flute creates, and how it can positively affect you and your life. Cheri also emphasizes how meditation can coincide with The Lovetuner. Get yo...

In this episode, Cheri Flake, the Stress Therapist, explores the challenges of living in an information-driven world. She discusses how overwhelming constant access to knowledge can be, especially in the age of social media and AI. Cheri reflects on her personal journey with technology, offering insights on how to protect our mental health by being mindful of the information we consume and the per...

In this episode of Stress Therapy, host Cheri Flake introduces a simple yet transformative concept inspired by Bill O’Hanlon’s book Do One Thing Different. She explains how making small changes in daily routines can improve brain flexibility, reduce stress, and foster personal growth. Cheri guides listeners through a calming breathwork practice, offering a practical tool to cultivate inner peace a...

This episode explores strategies for setting realistic and meaningful New Year's resolutions. It emphasizes the importance of mindset shifts, intentional goal-setting, and practical tools to maintain motivation. The discussion includes guided meditation techniques to reduce stress and improve focus, helping listeners reset their mindset for success in 2024. In this episode we will:  ~Mindset Matte...

In this special Christmas replay episode of The Stress Therapist, host Cheri Flake celebrates the holiday season by exploring the power of loving-kindness and connection. Through a calming guided meditation, Cheri invites listeners to reflect on shared humanity, embrace the present moment, and spread love and peace to themselves and others. The episode also highlights the importance of self-care a...

In this episode of The Stress Therapist, host Cheri Flake explores the powerful connection between our physical spaces and mental well-being. She reflects on how decluttering and creating joyful, intentional environments can uplift our mood and simplify emotional challenges. Through personal anecdotes, literary inspiration, and a guided meditation, Cheri shares practical ways to make your surround...

In this episode we will:  ~ Learn how practicing gratitude can shift your mindset and help you cope with stress during difficult times.  ~ Discover simple, practical ways to incorporate gratitude into your daily routine, even when it feels challenging. ~ A guided gratitude meditation focusing on reflecting on small, everyday moments that bring joy and peace. Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com...

A mindset reset can be just the thing to get you back on track and feeling good. But where to start? How does it help and how can you get in the right mind space? Let's work on it, right now! In this episode we will:  ~Explore the Power of Positive Self-Talk – Discover how shifting your language and avoiding negative self-talk can create a mindset that supports growth, wellness, and resilience. ~L...

There is so much we can do to make our lives better, but I think meditation is the one thing we can do to make SO many things in our lives SO much better and so very quickly! So many people I talk to tell me that they want to meditate and they want those juicy benefits, but they just don't know where to start. If this is you, this one is for you! In this episode, we will: ~ Learn why showing up ne...

 In this episode of Stress Therapy, Cheri Flake, The Stress Therapist, reveals the surprising secret to making others change – it all starts with you! Learn why your actions, even the smallest ones, can profoundly impact others. From navigating family chores to fostering deeper relationships, Cheri shares her personal experiences and professional insights on how changing yourself can lead to meani...

Episode: Mindfulness vs Meditation – What's the Difference? Everybody's talking about mindfulness, but what does it really mean? In today’s episode, we’ll break it down and learn how mindfulness and meditation can help you be more present in your daily life. Plus, we’ll practice a calming meditation together. In this episode, we will:~ Understand the difference between mindfulness and meditation ~...

Everybody wants to know how to make a habit stick. Let’s learn the one trick you need to know if you want to be an expert at getting healthy habits that you want in your life right now and forever.  In this episode we will:  ~ Learn the one thing that makes a habit stick without a doubt!  ~ Understand why healthy habits, even ones you love, fall away and are hard to get back!  ~ Meditate together...

When you are completely overwhelmed and super stressed out what can you do in that very moment to turn things around? Let's look at some stress tips that help fast and actually work. I learned these techniques from an expert in this field who just happens to be my best friend Ann DuPre Rogers, LCSW. Ann DuPre is the Director at Resources for Resilience in Asheville, North Carolina. Her organizatio...

I spend a lot of time teaching people not only how to meditate, but how to make meditation habitual. One of the questions that always comes up is whether or not meditating in bed, or "beditation" is a good idea or not. Because if meditating in your bed helps then we should all be doing it, right? Let's examine this together and figure out how to make meditation something you do every single day wi...

Maybe the reason our mood is down because our thoughts are so judgy! How can we be in the moment that we’re in and move toward some equanimity? Probably with teachings from the Buddha! Today we are going to pay close attention to our thoughts and how we might be sabotaging our happiness with judgement all the time. Then we will learn a Buddhist meditation practice together.  In this episode we wil...

It is SO hot! All that heat can make you extra cranky and stressed out. Let’s learn a cooling breath and meditation to beat the heat and get calm, cool and collected.  In this episode we will:  ~Learn how  ~Sitali Breath/Meditation 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...

Meditation helps with stress 100% of the time. This is mostly why everybody seems to be talking about meditation…Quite a lot. But how many people do you know they're actually doing it? Every single day? If meditation was a pill it would be a trillion dollar business! The health benefits of meditation are astounding, but only if you are actually meditating regularly and still we just can't seem to...

This is a classic Stress Therapy Episode when the show was called, Meditation WTF? Ha! In a rare occurrence of actually having a guest on the show, we have the most AMAZING guest ever, davidji! Yes! An actual superstar on today! davidji is an internationally recognized stressed expert, corporate trainer, Meditation master, a recording artist and an award-winning author of The Secrets of Meditation...

I have been using the same example for my clients to illustrate why the woo is true for YEARS and finally, in this episode I was put in the very scenario to test out all the woo! Many therapists stay away from woo altogether and I get it, but after all this time, I am using it as a resource for my clients. Why? Because I truly believe that the woo woo is actually true true and today, I will show y...

Who’s happy? Really happy? How??? We are so obsessed with happiness but how can we be happy with all these people around that we disagree with or don’t even like! What about what’s happening in the world? How can we be happy with all that going on???? How can we make everyone understand how we feel or what we’ve been through? Wayne Dyer said, “There is no way to happiness, happiness IS the way.” W...

How can we miss out on less and enjoy more? How can we make this very moment count? I think it’s being aware and asking ourselves this one question…  In this episode we will learn:  ~ One question we can ask ourselves that will help us to stay present and create more joy.  ~  How presence makes our lives so much better. ~ Om Namah Shivaya meditation experience with the musical stylings courtesy of...

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.  ~ ...

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!...

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 sta...