In this episode you and I explore guidance from WebMD.com's article, "Lifestyle Changes to Ease Depression".

Link: https://www.webmd.com/depression/ss/cm/lifestyle-changes-to-ease-depression-m

Note: Nothing in this episode is intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat depression or any other medical, emotional, physical, or psychological condition. Always consult an appropriate licensed medical professional for any issue of concern. 

Need emotional support? In the U.S. call 988. Here is the website link: https://988helpline.org.
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Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information:  Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Plugins include Izotope De-esser and De-click, and Soften. Other processing with Amadeus Pro, and Audacity. Processed through Waves ReGen. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8.
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Keywords: depression, mental_wellbeing, anxiety, emotional_wellbeing,

The freeze response is more common than we realize. If you freeze in stressful situations, there are ways to recover from that response gently. You'll discover how in this episode.
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Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReleaseRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information: Recording and initial edits to include declick & de-esser with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Audacity, Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: CAD E100Sx.
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Keywords: fight_or_flight, anxiety, panic_attack,
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In this episode you discover ten simple, often overlooked ways to enjoy better health, less stress, and more emotional wellbeing.
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Resource citation:

"Beyond the usual suspects for healthy resolutions". "Harvard Health Publishing". Link: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/beyond-the-usual-suspects-for-healthy-resolutions-202401243010
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information:

Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster.
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Keywords:

optimum_health, physical_wellbeing, emotional_wellbeing, stress_relief,
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In this episode you discover two new research studies showing the importancee of connection to friends and family on longevity, happiness, and physical wellbeing.
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Resources:

"Strong Social Bonds May Literally Slow Aging at the Cellular Level". SciTechDaily.com. Link: https://scitechdaily.com/strong-social-bonds-may-literally-slow-aging-at-the-cellular-level/

"Cumulative social advantage is associated with slower epigenetic aging and lower systemic inflammation". ScienceDirect.com. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666354625001541?via%3Dihub

"Being Organized Among Personality Traits That May Help You Live Longer, New Study Finds". NiceNews.com. Link: https://nicenews.com/health-and-wellness/personality-traits-longevity/
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information:

Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, and Auphonic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Fifine T1.
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Keywords:

stress, stress_relief, joy, health, optimum_health

In this episode you discover how to create a 1-minute micro-mindful moment to get your day started in a calm and succesful way. You'll also discover what mindfulness really is and how the practice can create a calmer, more successful day.
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information:

Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster.
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Keywords:

stress, stress_relief, calm, relaxed, anxiety, anxiety_relief,

In this episode, you discover new research showing how 30 minutes less of sitting combined with light activity for those 30 minutes boosts mood and wellbeing the following day.

Resources:

"Swap 30 Minutes of Sitting for Light Activity to Boost Next-Day Mood". "NeuroScienceNews.com". October 24, 2025. Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/movement-mood-neuroscience-29852/

"Daily, prospective associations of sleep, physical activity, and sedentary behaviour with affect: A Bayesian multilevel compositional data analysis". "ScienceDirect.com" Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1469029225001967?via%3Dihub

Note: Original research article published in "Psychology of Sport and Exercise".
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Host: 

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information:

Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Levelator, Audyllic, and Soften. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster.
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Keywords
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emotional_wellbeing, stress_relief,
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In this episode you'll discover 7 tiny habits that when consistently applied build happiness and emotional wellbeing.

Resources:

"7 Tiny Habits That Positive People Use to Cultivate Happiness Every Day". Article from Inc.com. Link: https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/7-tiny-habits-that-positive-people-use-to-cultivate-happiness-every-day/91230140

Suggested Daily Affirmations:

"I choose joy this day."
"I choose to notice moments of joy as I go through my day."
"My mood is affected by what I focus on. Knowing that, I choose to focus on what is positive, what is good, what is beautiful."
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected].
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Technical information:

Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave and Smooth. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Plugins include RX 11 De-click and Techvision De-esser. Microphone: Rode Procaster.
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Keywords:

joy, joyful, emotional_wellbeing, happy,
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How often do you reach for your phone daily? Conservative estimates are on average we do that at least 58 times a day, totaling several hours daily. 

In this episode you discover how substituing just a couple of those scrolling sessions for 1 to 2 minutes of stretch and breathe activities will have you feeling amazing, calm, and refreshed thoughout your day.
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected].
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Technical information:

Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator, and Audyllic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster.
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Keywords:

doomscrolling, relaxation, emotional_wellbeing, peace_of_ mind,

In this episode you discover a quick and easy goal-setting method for eliminating the usual stress associated with goal achievement. When you set goals this way, your sense of self-worth and enhanced sense of success grows day-by-day.

Note: this episode is shared in two podcasts, "Easy Stress Cures" and "Quick and Easy Stress Relief".
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Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected].
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Technical information:

Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro and Hush (note: Levelator was not used). Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE Dynacaster DCM8.
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Key words:

stress, achieve, achievement, calm, relax,

In this episode you discover how and why to experience Heart Coherence using Heart Coherence Breathing. You benefit by reducing anxiety and stress, enhancing emotional wellbeing, and creating greater self-regulation.
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Resource:

HeartMath Organization: Link: https://www.heartmath.org

Host:

Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information:

Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator, and Audyllic.  Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8.
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Key words:

meditation, emotional_wellbeing, health_and_wellbeing, breath_meditation,