In this episode you discover how to use simple, effective affirmations to reduce anxiety and stress.
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Suggested affirmations:

"I release worry and embrance the peace within me."
"I know I can handle whatever comes my way."
"I am not my anxiety."
"I choose to be calm in the face of uncertainity."
"This feeling, this emotion, this situation is temporary. I will get through it. This too shall pass."
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Resources:

"Self-Affirmation Improves Problem-Solving under Stress". PubMed. National Library of Schience. Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3641050/

"Self-affirmation activates brain systems associated with self-related processing and reward and is reinforced by future orientation". PubMed. National Library of Science. Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4814782/

"Neural mechanisms of self-affirmation’s stress buffering effects". Oxford Academic. Link: https://academic.oup.com/scan/article/15/10/1086/5815969

"The Science Of Affirmations: The Brain’s Response To Positive Thinking". MentalHealth.com. Link: https://www.mentalhealth.com/tools/science-of-affirmations

"Benefits of Self-Affirmation". Carnegie Mellon University. Link: https://www.cmu.edu/homepage/health/2013/summer/benefits-of-self-affirmation.shtml
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Host:

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

Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
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Key words:

stress, anxiety, meditation, calm, relaxation, stress response, relaxation response, 

In this episode you discover an easy, effective way to create calming visualizations that can neutralize anxiety and stress rapidly.
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Host: 

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

Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Audacity (click removal), Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro to include Generic profile. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8.
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Key words: 

calm, peace, emotional_wellbeing, relaxation, relaxation_response,

In this episode you discover how meditation changes your brain and creates a sense of calm, relaxation, and wellbeing. You'll also be lead through a step by step procedure for an easy to do mindful meditation.
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Host: 

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

Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Amadus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
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Key words:

stress, stress_release, relaxation, relaxation_response,
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In this episode you discover how to give the gift of soothing and calm for any and every loved ones who experience anxiety or chronic stress. These gift ideas all from "Happiful Magazine".

Resources

"9 special gift ideas for a loved one with anxiety". "Happiful.com". Link: https://happiful.com/9-special-gift-ideas-for-a-loved-one-with-anxiety

"A step-by-step guide to making your own bath bomb". "Happiful.com". Link: https://happiful.com/a-step-by-step-guide-to-making-your-own-bath-bomb

"Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here's what to know". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-weighted-blankets.html
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Host:

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

Recorded with WavePad. Edits with Twisted Wave, Adobe Podcast, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: EV RE320.
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Key words:

anxiety, stress, stress_relief, relaxation, relaxation_response, calm, holidays, Christmas_gifts,

In this episode you discover proven ways to let go of holiday stress and anxiety. 
In section one you'll learn two methods to help deal with social situations that can add to holiday stress. In section two, you'll discover three quick, easily done techniques to calm mind and body and restore emotional balance.
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Host:

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

Recorded with Twisted Wave. Edits for second one done with Hush and Levelator. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Pro to include VEA plugin. Section 2 is from a previously released edpisode from the "One Minute to Stress Relief" podcast. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
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Key words:

calm, emotional_wellbeing, relaxation, relaxation_response,

In this episode you discover how and when stress can contribute to high blood pressure. You also learn easy to do ways to lower stress elevated blood pressure for enhanced heart health and emotional wellbeing.
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Resources discussed in this episode:

"High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)". "Mayo Clinic". Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc-20373410

"Stress and High Blood Pressure: What's the Connection?". Mayo Clinic. Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/stress-and-high-blood-pressure/art-20044190
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Host:

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

Recorded and inital edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro and Audacity. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8.
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Key words:

hypertension, stress, stress_relief, heart_health,

In this episode you discover the "Two Word" technique to create rapid relief for anxiety and stress. 
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Host:

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

Recorded with Audacity. Edits with Twisted Wave,  Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator, VEA, with final rendering in Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Neat King Bee.
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Key words:

stress, relaxation, calm, emotional_wellbeing, 

In this episode you discover how to apply two easy and effective breathing patterns to let go of anxiety, stress, and worry. 
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Host:

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

Recorded and initial edits done with Twisted Waves. Additional processing with Hush and Levelator. Final edits including VEA plug-in done with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8.
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Key words: 

calm, relax, relaxation_response, emotional_balance, emotional_wellbeing, 

in this episode you discover how to name an unwanted emotion and why that simple act lessens the intensity of the emotion and prepares you to let it go completely.

Resources:

"Naming Your Emotions". "The Greater Good in Action" - from University of California at Berkeley.  This is a four step process for naming disempowering emotions and lessening their intentsity and emotional effects. Link: https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/naming_your_emotions

"SCIENCE OF NAMING EMOTIONS"; written by: Michele Mariscal, PhD, NWI Membership Committee. "National Wellness Institute". Link: https://nwijournal.com/science-of-naming-emotions/#:~:text=Lieberman%20found%20that%20subjects%20who,amygdala%20to%20the%20prefrontal%20cortex.

"Putting feelings into words: affect labeling disrupts amygdala activity in response to affective stimuli". Study shared in "Pub Med". Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17576282/
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Host:

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

Recorded and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Edits with Ozone 11 (Gentle Polish preset), Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: EV RE320.
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Key words:

emotional balance, emotional wellbeing, calm, relaxed, stress, stress relief,

In this episode you discover how to transform feelings of anxiety and harness those transformed feelings to achieve your chosen goals. You also learn to transform anxiety into a sense of calm and confidence using the power of your self-talk.
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Host:

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

Initial recording and edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Hush and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE DynaCast DCM8.