This week on the Tales of Recovery podcast, Marcela Valladolid joins us once again to talk about mental health, how it is tied to physical health and social/cultural programing. We talk about anxiety, and some of the tools and steps she has taken to help her get back to balance.   As working Mom's we know that this is not an easy task, may this conversation help anyone out there not feel alone in this human experience. The struggle is real, let's take the bull by the horns and do this together.  And remember that always always, you can ask for help. 

As mentioned in the podcast, here is Marcela's Instagram stories unedited list of tips to help with anxiety:

1. Quit caffeine. Again. 

2. Exercise EVERY DAY. (Sauna too. I know this is a luxury. I know this. It's also my reality and part of this list.)

3. Nutrient dense food. No gluten. Low sugar.

4. Put phone down and grab a book and read at least 60 minutes a day. 

5. Don't consume any media that's not aesthetically pleasing. I'm dead serious Like just look at pretty food and pretty kitchens until you're good. 

6. Speak to your people. I called Philp and he was away and he came home because this isn't a regular occurrence. 

7. Sound healing or Yoga Nidra or NSDR or any meditation that works for you. Any of these DAILY.

8. Contact with nature. I hug my Oak Tree more often than I'd care to admit. 

**Plus the two big ones and the SOBER BONUS super quote*

PROPER HYDRATION. Adding electrolytes to my daily water intake was a game changer. 

SLEEP. SLEEP. GOOD F'N SLEEP is the most important part of this puzzle. 

*Lastly, which you might find annoying, I cannot for the life of me understand how anyone with any of these issues drinks alcohol. Actually, I do. I have more of a problem defending it or promoting it as a way to de-stress. That is NOT cool.  5 years sober in September. Go have a glass of water and go to sleep.    

Thank you Marcela for your open heart, your work and raw honest sharing.  Sober is the most gangster living.  We appreciate you doing the work and sharing it away. 

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