Calm Your Daily Stress - Stress Relief for the Busy Woman

Jillian Acosta is a registered dietitian specializing in functional medicine and the psychology of eating. She owns The Root Cause Method, a nutrition practice where she helps clients achieve health through unconventional methods. Jillian believes many chronic illnesses, often worsened by excess weight, stem from trauma. She collaborates with physicians who use psychedelics to help clients change their relationship with food, emotions, and self. Her goal is to address the factors shaping our relationship with food to prevent and reverse chronic illnesses, leading to true fulfillment and connection.

• Jillian shares how her personal battle with emotional eating started as young as 3 years old, leading her to become a dietitian and explore deeper healing methods.
• She explains how psychedelics therapy, like ketamine, help people rewire their brains, release trauma, and develop compassion for themselves.
• Jillian talks about how the brain’s “default mode network” keeps us stuck in self-critical thinking and how psychedelic therapy  allows it to go “offline” for healing to happen.
• She describes her program, “The Garden,” where she helps women uproot emotional “weeds” planted by trauma using gentle psychedelic therapy.
• Jillian talks about how nurturing self-compassion daily can transform self-judgment and bring real change to people’s lives.
• Jillian explains that trauma, big or small, can influence our self-worth and behaviors, but healing is possible when we confront it.

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Website: https://www.therootcausemethod.com

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Carole Murko is the master of change. Her path from Wall Street Analyst, to NPR and PBS Cooking host, and now to a mindset expert, and health and self-mastery coach is what drives her passion to help others make changes in their own lives and enable them to master their own thoughts and become the best version of themselves. 

In this episode:

• Carole shares her journey from Wall Street to mindset and self-mastery coaching, revealing how her health struggles led her to a deeper understanding of healing.
• Carole explains how she healed her autoimmune eye disease through Dr. Joe Dispenza’s teachings on the neuroscience of change, including meditation and mindset shifts.
• She talks about how stress impacts health, especially for entrepreneurs, and the importance of recognizing unconscious stress habits.
• Carole recommends easy and quick tools like breathwork and qigong to manage stress, which can be done anywhere and anytime.
• She shares a calming qigong technique, using hand movements over the heart to reduce stress and anxiety.
• She encourages daily practices like breathwork, journaling, and grounding exercises to help busy women lower stress and reconnect with themselves.
• She highlights the importance of food consciousness, using the example of dandelions to show how the energy of food can influence well-being.

Contacting Carole:

https://www.loveeatheal.com

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LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-murko-2b310b/

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Julia Blackwell is a fascia release practitioner, educator, and creator of The Fascia Remedy. She has captivated a community of thousands with her unique bodywork, her fresh take on foam rolling, and her approach to discovering the root source of their pain. Her unique combination of fascia release, postural alignment, and mindset magic has earned her the nickname “The Pain Relief Wizard" from her community of both professional athletes and everyday movers.

In this episode:

• Julia shares her journey from a lifelong struggle with nerve damage to discovering the life-changing power of fascia release therapy.
• Julia explains how fascia is like a "liquidy plastic wrap" that surrounds everything in our bodies, affecting our posture, mobility, and our structure.
• She talks about how compressing fascia while moving intentionally can relieve tension and pain, offering a simple technique with a foam roller.
• Julia highlights how releasing fascia can help people become more resilient to stress and release trapped emotions, leading to greater relaxation and well-being.
• Julia offers a 7-day free trial of her online video library, where you can learn and try these techniques at home – go to https://www.movementbyjulia.com/podcast to try this unique technique.

Julia encourages everyone to keep exploring and trying new methods for pain and stress relief, reminding listeners that hope is always available.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/movementbyjulia

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Tonya Kay Herb, CEO of Outspoken She  a transformative life coach and keynote speaker. Tonya is on a mission to help high-achieving women break free from the chains of overthinking and perfectionism. 

• Tonya shares how she started her journey by feeling there had to be "more out there" and finding her passion through helping others overcome limiting beliefs.
• Tonya explains perfectionism as constantly tweaking and never feeling good enough, which traps us in a loop of self-doubt.
• Tonya talks about breaking free from perfectionism by recognizing unrealistic standards and taking small, manageable steps toward self-acceptance.
• Tonya shares her “BIKE” system: Be you, gain Insight, show Kindness, and Engage genuinely, to overcome perfectionism and overthinking.
• Tonya emphasizes the importance of showing up authentically, letting go of filters and self-judgment, and staying true to your core values.
• Tonya discusses the need for genuine connection and how engaging with others, whether through coffee dates or shared activities, can reduce feelings of disconnection.
• Tonya encourages listeners to take a breath, reflect on what truly matters, and let go of the things that no longer serve them.

Contacting Tonya:

https://tonyakay.co/

https://linktr.ee/coachtonyakay

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Rachel Sanders is a founder, innovator, and health and wellness expert committed to helping women 30+ achieve vibrant health with simple, practical advice. She is the CEO and co-founder of Rootine, a modern wellness brand offering science-backed supplements and at-home lab testing. She is also a podcast host, investor, and digital creator on social media and she has a newsletter, Glow & Elevate, where Rachel provides practical tips for improving stress, weight, sleep, and productivity. 

In this episode:

• Rachel shares how growing up with holistic health led her to create a wellness brand focused on women's health.
• Rachel explains how stress and burnout in her early career pushed her to develop smarter health solutions.
• She talks about the role of cortisol, our stress hormone, and how it impacts everything from mood to weight.
• She shares tips on how to test cortisol at home and why it’s crucial to know your body’s daily rhythm.
• Rachel emphasizes the importance of hydration, morning light, and sleep in managing cortisol levels.
• She offers advice on balancing nutrition and exercise to help lower stress and improve health.
• Rachel invites listeners to join her newsletter for simple tips on stress, sleep, and productivity – sign up here: https://glow-and-elevate.ck.page/b0850fc51c

Contacting Rachel:

https://rootine.co/

https://www.rachelsopersanders.com/ 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelsopsanders/ 

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-soper-sanders/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelsopsanders 

Rootine website: https://rootine.co/ 

Rootine instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootine_co 

Rootine TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rootine_co 


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Denise Eckert, the host of Calm Your Daily Stress podcast shares her 5 Simple Steps to Reduce Your Daily Stress which can be downloaded here:

https://therelaxationlounge.info/5-steps-to-reduce-your-stress-now/

In this episode:

• Denise shares five simple steps to reduce daily stress, emphasizing the power of pausing to prevent mistakes and frustration.
• She explains the importance of recognizing stress symptoms and taking a quick break, like a walk or a dance, to reset and recharge.
• Denise talks about getting clear on what makes you happy and aligning tasks with your goals, using tools like a vision board to stay focused.
• She encourages listeners to do a stress and energy inventory, tracking what drains energy and what can be cut or delegated.
• She discusses the importance of setting boundaries, saying no to tasks that don’t align with your priorities.
• Denise suggests bundling tasks together, tackling them in bite-sized pieces, and rewarding yourself for progress to stay motivated takes stress off the table.
• Denise reminds us that asking for help isn't failure, but a way to manage overwhelm and prevent burnout.

Contacting Denise

https://therelaxationlounge.info

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In her previous life, Xenia used to work in Finance until she fell ill in her mid-20s with multiple autoimmune diseases. She couldn't keep up with her job and her life, was bedridden for a while, and eventually decided to quit her job while focusing only on her recovery. During that time, she overshot and became obsessed with living a healthy lifestyle, struggling with depression and unable to handle the stress of it anymore. She was eventually able to turn it around and find balance, which is when true healing finally happened. 

She is now symptom-free and started coaching because she wants to support others who are going through the same thing & share her knowledge.

In this episode:

• Xenia explains how stress played a major role in her autoimmune diseases and how she didn't initially recognize the connection.
• Xenia talks about feeling isolated and the stigma around asking for help, which prolonged her journey to recovery.
• She describes her path to becoming a health coach to help others and how it changed her perspective on career and work-life balance.
• She discusses the importance of recognizing stress and developing healthy ways to manage it, including keeping a stress journal and practicing mindfulness.
• Xenia shares that stress can be physical, emotional, or mental and emphasizes the need to create a buffer between stressors and our responses.
• She highlights common symptoms of autoimmune diseases, such as extreme fatigue and digestive issues, and encourages listeners to seek help if they experience these.
• She offers a free roadmap where she shares her journey and framework that you can use to find out what’s next for you – download it from her website here: https://www.xeniabrandstetter.com/

Contacting Zenia:

https://www.xeniabrandstetter.com/

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With a combined twenty-five years of experience, first as a psychotherapist, then a financial advisor, and now a trainer and executive coach, Abby Havermann inspires and teaches leaders how to unwire habits of thought and emotion that no longer serve. Drawing on leading-edge neuroscience, ancient wisdom practices, and life experience, Abby engages executive audiences with wit and sincerity.

In this episode:

• Abby explains that self-sabotage happens because we're not fully aware of our own thoughts and feelings.
• She talks about positive intelligence and how taking a quick assessment can show us our self-sabotaging behaviors.
• Abby highlights the importance of building mental muscles, just like physical ones, to better handle stress and make positive changes.
• Abby shares simple techniques, like focusing on your fingertips or heart-focused breathing, to quickly shift your mindset and reduce stress.
• Abby mentions Heart Math Institute's research on how heart rate variability affects our emotions and brain function.
• Abby offers a free saboteur assessment and a discovery call to help listeners understand and manage their self-sabotaging behaviors – take the assessment now – click here:  https://letsconnect.abbyhavermann.com/offer-page

Contacting Abby:

Website: https://www.abbyhavermann.com

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-havermann-93a915165

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyisworthy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abby.havermann

 Blogpost:  https://therelaxationlounge.info/conquering-self-sabotage-with-abby-havermann

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With over a decade at tech giants like Microsoft and Google, Sally transitioned to a full-time career in Emotional & Positive Intelligence Coaching in Feb 2024 after 4 years of side hustling. 

Today, she supports kind hearts with intense lives and helps individuals move away from a chronically overwhelming rhythm. Sally draws on her extensive training in Behavioral Science and her degree in Management.

In this episode:

• Sally shares her journey from working at Microsoft and Google to becoming an emotional intelligence coach.
• She explains how the constant connectivity and information overload with modern technology led to her feeling misaligned, overwhelmed and burnt out.
• Sally talks about how becoming a mother made her realize the importance of slowing down, pausing and managing emotions.
• Sally emphasizes the importance of pausing, setting boundaries and recognizing the intensity of demands in our lives.
• She gives advice on the need to pause and reassess the number of requests we receive to avoid burnout.
•  Sally discusses how highly sensitive or empathetic individuals are more deeply affected by intense environments. 
• She reassures that setting boundaries and pausing can help us create a more balanced and fulfilling life.
• Her final words: However intense life gets, pause, breathe, and then you'll know how to focus on what matters.

Contacting Sally:

https://hayatti.co/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallymahamdeh

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayatticoaching/

Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/harnessing-the-power-of-pause-with-sally-mahamdeh

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Kathy Harmon-Luber is a certified Sound Therapy & Sound Healing practitioner, Reiki Master, and wellness guide whose passion is helping people navigate the challenging terrain of the healing journey—and thrive. Her best-selling book, “Suffering to Thriving: Your Toolkit for Navigating Your Healing Journey—How to Live a More Healthy, Peaceful, Joyful Life,” is full of wisdom gleaned from decades healing from debilitating health crises. 

In this episode:

• Kathy shares how her passion for music and sound healing began with her lifelong love of playing instruments and her stressful job experiences.
• Kathy explains how sound baths and incorporating music into her daily routine helped her manage stress and reset her nervous system.
• She talks about her challenging health journey, including a severe spinal rupture, and how sound healing became a vital part of her recovery.
• Kathy emphasizes the importance of mindset and how asking the right questions can transform our experiences and open new doors.
• She discusses simple, everyday sound healing techniques like humming, singing, and using instruments to help manage stress and improve well-being.
• Kathy introduces her book, " Suffering to Thriving: Your Toolkit for Navigating Your Healing Journey—How to Live a More Healthy, Peaceful, Joyful Life," which offers short, insightful chapters on various aspects of the healing journey, applicable to both health and business challenges.
• Kathy encourages listeners to follow their passions and use their unique gifts to make a positive impact in the world, even during stressful and overwhelming times.

Contacting Kathy:

Website: https://sufferingtothriving.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathyluber/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SufferingToThriving

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kathyharmon-luber

Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/sound-healing-with-kathy-harmon-luber/

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