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Stress Therapy

Stress Therapy: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, Mindfulness

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Are you stressed out? Overwhelmed? Over tired? Or, just… over…it? Do you feel like you've tried all the things? Or, want to but you just aren’t sure how to get all those stress relievers into your life for real and for good? It’s time to start…living…NOW! Meet The Stress Therapist, Cheri Flake! Stress Therapy with Cheri actually works! With Cheri, you’ll learn proven clinical methods (like meditation!) to help with any problem stress related: Anxiety, worry, attention problems, sleep trouble ...
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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…
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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 …
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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, “Ther…
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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 ex…
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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 spe…
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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 …
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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 l…
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Today we get back to the basics…what does it mean exactly to “follow your breath” or “be in the present moment?” I found these things to be confusing when I was first starting out. So, today we make it super simple. Learn three different breath meditations today and pick one to practice. Let’s DO this! In this episode we will learn: ~ The quickest …
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If you are someone that seems to keep commitments you make to other people but can’t figure out why you can’t seem to keep commitments that you make to yourself, this one is for you! You may have what I like to call, Southern Hospitality Syndrome! Don’t worry, there is a cure and I am going to hook you up with it today! In this episode we will lear…
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In order for something to be habitual it needs to feel normal and it needs to have been around for a while to feel normal…the experts say about six weeks! So how do we get to this place is something we really want our lives is not habitual ~ we may be barely doing it, maybe not at all ~ into a place of regularity…Something we do without stress, pro…
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Why can’t we make the very things that we want habitual right away? I mean we want to change for good, right? So why don't we just do whatever it is that we want to do?? Scientist have been looking into this and some of the findings are astounding. You'd be surprised that an intrinsic reward for doing the behavior that you want to make habitual is …
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Everybody seems to be over New Year's Resolutions and I understand why! The way that we have typically gone about them sets us up for failure. The kicker is, one of the very best ways to relieve stress is to finally get something into your life that you really want. Think about it: What would your life look like, how would you feel if you were actu…
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It’s a special edition Stress Therapy Session! Today, we are pausing to listen to an episode from the Skeptic Metaphysicians, You are going to love it! This podcast is one of my all time favorites! Just like mine, the Skeptic Metaphysicians is a proud member of the Ethereal Network of Shows. In this episode, Will and Karen interview Nichole Bigley …
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It’s a special edition Stress Therapy Session! Today, we are pausing to listen to an episode from the Derek Loudermilk Show, You are going to love it! This podcast, just like mine, is a proud member of the Ethereal Network of Shows. In this episode, Derek interviews Charles Eisenstein, the author of The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possi…
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I am on a holiday break so please enjoy a holiday stress buster episode from last year! Plus, a special gift from me to you, my song, “Christmas Makes Me HOT!” Listen wherever you stream your favorite music. Sometimes it seems more like the most stressful time of year, so how can we make it more wonderful? Here are two super simple, but truly effec…
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IT’S OUR 100TH EPISODE! Yes! And to celebrate, we will reacquaint ourselves with the idea of One Love in joining together for a loving kindness meditation. Remembering that we are much more the same rather than different, a reminder of how we can actually feel this love and spread will be covered today as well because we do makeup humankind after a…
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It’s a special edition Stress Therapy Session! Since I am on a break, we are going to revisit one of my all time favorite Stress Therapy episodes, “What To Do When Everyone Is Driving You Nuts! Plus, it has one of my favorite meditations as well…Train Station Imagery Meditation. Enjoy! And I’ll see you next week for the 100th episode of Stress Ther…
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It’s a special edition Stress Therapy Session! Today, we are pausing to listen to an episode from Kerri Hummingbird’s, Soul Nectar Show Podcast where she interviews Vanessa Rodriguez about to integrate holistic and medical awareness. You are going to love it! This podcast is also a member of the Ethereal Network of Shows. Join Cheri Flake on her Ne…
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Thanksgiving is coming up and strangely, on this beautiful day of gratitude and peace sometimes that’s the LAST thing we’re feeling! Often stuck with difficult people or long histories of discord and often, grief and loss, it’s tough to stay in a “place of gratitude.” Eye roll here…right? Today, we are going to learn a few ways to stay in a thankfu…
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It’s a special edition Stress Therapy Session! Today, we are going to listen to a podcast episode from one of my all time favorite podcasts, Breathe, Love and Magic with Ronnie Ann Ryan from the Ethereal Network of Shows. You are going to love this show and the guest on this episode Zehra Mahoon. They’ll be talking about new ways to get the Law of …
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Addressing our fears and how we really feel is a bit easier than we tend to think...it takes osme gumption and changing things up but if you can learn to actually say what is under all the leaves and branches and really take on the root of the matter, your communication skills are going to be so much better therefore making your relationships bette…
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We’ve all been a victim of it (and if we’re being really honest, probably been the instigator a few times too, eeek!) Passive Aggressive behavior: it’s so annoying! Here are some simple tricks on what exactly to do to get this negative communication pattern to stop dead in its tracks! The best part? Although it might not be intuitive, it is super s…
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Gender and communication is tricky. Why is it so hard to get your point across, resolve old arguments and just be heard? Grrrr. Today, you will learn the best way to communicate with someone who might not communicate like you do and I am telling you, this one is a life changer! Then, we will do a heart and throat chakra meditation together. In this…
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Sometimes you just want an argument to end. But how?? Especially, if it’s a hot topic and an argument you’ve had over and over. Or, what about when one party is just way to hot and you want them to calm down? Here are two tricks to get the job done and stop arguing. De-esculating and Disarming can make a rational conversation an option again. In th…
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Try as you might, you won’t be able to avoid all difficult people, or difficult conversations. Here is an easy acronym to follow the next time you find yourself going down that same rabbit hole again and again ~ it may save your sanity and maybe, finally put that same looping argument to bed for good! Learn this communication trick today with me an…
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It’s a special edition Stress Therapy Session! Today, we are pausing on our communication skills series to listen to an episode from Melissa Oatman’s, Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness Podcast about how to change up your negative energy vibe and turn things around. You are going to love it! This podcast is also a member of the Ethereal Network of Shows…
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Are you about to be in an awkward situation? SAME! Ugh. So awkward, right? Learn what my advice is to quickly turn an awkward situation into a comfortable one and how it works. The way out of dealing with that elephant in the room will definitely surprise you! In this episode we will learn: ~How to turn any awkward situation into a comfortable one …
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Today is a short Stress Therapy session…but a very important quick tip and pep talk to get you revved up and ready for change in your life. In this episode we will learn: ~Why what we say, determines who we are and how it’s going ~How to turn it around and affirm what you want in your life ~Intuitive Meditation The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augu…
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You are about to hear the best advice I have ever gotten in my whole life. It’s changed me and every single thing…here…it…is. In this episode we will learn: ~The BEST advice for you and every Earthling on this planet ~The time to do it, why you need to and what it means for happy living ~Silent, breath meditation The Host for this podcast: Cheri Au…
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Are you soooo busy?? How are we so busy? All the time!? More importantly: What are we so busy with?? It’s time to declutter our minds, calendar and life! Today we will work on discernment, active decision making on what is truly important and where to go from there. Then, we will do a liberation meditation with the mantra, Moksha. In this episode w…
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This week I’ve made so many mistakes! I wonder if I’ll ever learn! Ever feel this way? This episode is raw, y’all. I’m coming at you with my mistakes, losing my cool, dealing with “toxic” people and situations and the lessons (if any!) I’ve learned along the way. Short answer: we need to be good listeners. Yes, for others but mostly and surprisingl…
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Should we always trust that voice in our heads? No way! Our brains are actually wired up to sabotage our efforts to change! Sometimes our mind uses our environment to get us to stop doing any new behavior simply because it’s new ~ even if it’s good for us, or even our life-long dream! Today we are going to learn the tricks that our brains play on u…
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Our brains are actually wired up to prevent us from changing! Sometimes our mind uses our body to get us to stop doing any new behavior simply because it’s new ~ even if it’s good for us, or even our life-long dream! Today we are going to learn the tricks that our brains play on us to get us to stop running, meditating, whatever thing you’re trying…
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Your brain is actually wired up to keep you from any new behavior. What?! Yes. This is why healthy new habits (and New Year's Resolutions!) are so hard to keep up. I am a firm believer that making meditation habitual is even harder. But only because most of us don't know how to win the private battles in our mind. In this episode, we will go over j…
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Patience can be a toughie, especially if you have a tendency to be impulsive or frank with your position or opinion. Guess what? Patience can be cultivated and built up just like a muscle. And the kicker is, it is another way to love your self, take care of yourself and make your life way better. Learn how to get better at patience, be patient with…
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It’s a special edition Stress Therapy Session! Today, we are going to listen to a podcast episode from one of my all time favorite podcasts, The Skeptic Metaphysicians from the Ethereal Network of Shows. You are going to love this show and the guest on this episode with Jonathan Robinson who has learned how to meditate with the Dalai Lama and hung …
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Every single person on this earth has something that they could teach you. Mostly, it's about being open I'm being a good listener. Even if you think you have met someone who couldn’t possibly teach you anything and you’re sure of it, I can guarantee if you were dead wrong. Today I'm gonna tell you about one such person that I thought really couldn…
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It’s a special edition Stress Therapy Session! Today, we are going to listen to a podcast episode from Sense of Soul with Shanna Vavra from the Ethereal Network of Shows. You are going to love Shanna and her guest on this episode with Geoff Thompson talking about forgiveness in a whole new way. Stay tuned all summer because it’s Season 6: Tips and …
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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 …
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It’s a special edition Stress Therapy Session! Today, we are going to listen to a podcast episode from Spirit Sherpa, with Kelle Sparta. So, enjoy how to unlock your magic mojo while I take the week off! Stay tuned all summer because it’s Season 6: Tips and Tricks that this psychotherapist wants you to know! The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augusti…
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Rough start to your day? Here’s how to instantly turn it around by lunchtime! So often we write off a whole day as a “bad day” only because of a bad morning, or even a bad moment! Today, you’ll find out why this is bad idea ;) and get practical advise on how to turn it right back around and get your groove and mood back. In this episode we will: ~L…
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Ever notice times in your life when all of the sudden everyone is driving you nuts?? Nothing seems to be going right and everyone is annoying or wrong or just plain crazy. Today, we’ll go over what might be going on with you when this is happening and exactly what to do to fix it. Super excited about our “Train Station Meditation” today as well. Le…
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It's one thing to not know what you want, but it's a whole other thing to know exactly what you want and from someone you love and loves you back and still not be able to figure out how to get it. Today I'm going to show you exactly how to get what you want from the people who mean the most to you. I call this little method "Flowers on Friday." And…
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Can we strengthen our intuition? Yes! Reliable intuition is a tool everyone needs, but instead of leaning in it often serves us better to actually just sit. :) We touched a little on letting go last week and how not trying so hard can actually pump up your confidence a bit. Today, we allow our secret powers that don’t require any volition to work f…
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Is there a secret to confidence building? I think there is…We’ve all felt our confidence waiver. How can we get our confidence back? Or in the first place?! Confidence can elude us at times. But today, I am going to share with you the work that I give to clients in my chair seeking a confidence boost. Mostly, you need a bit of mindset shift, and a …
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It’s time to meditate with me! Feeling on edge? Then this one is for you! Let’s do a guided meditation with the intention of creating a nervous system reset with a calming meditation using visualization and the mantra Om Shanti. In this episode we will: ~Meditate together for about 15 minutes ~Guided meditation: Om Shanti, heart opening, breath app…
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Feeling powerless? I get it, but you are so much more powerful than you think! Doesn’t always feel like it though, does it? How can we get our power back when we feel weak? Let’s learn today about all the power the resides inside of us. How do we even know it’s there and how can we harness it when we feel powerless? Then we will meditate together a…
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I’m BAAAAAAACCCK! Yay! And, it’s Season 6! This season, I am going to be letting the cat out of the bag, baby! Every week we will be going over one truth, one idea, one skill, one thing that this psychotherapist wishes everyone knew. Today, it’s all about that thing that you secretly (or openly) think is wrong with you and it might surely surprise …
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One more week and I'm baaaaaaaaaack! I miss meditating with you! But in the meantime, you might love this...Today, I am sharing my friend Karl Gruber's podcast, World Awakenings the Fast Track to Enlightenment. In this episode, you'll hear Karl interview a real spiritual medium. Whoa, right? It's pretty amazing! Back next week with season 6, can't …
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To quote goofy Ross from the show, Friends, “We were on a BREEEEAAAAAAK!” Yes! We are! But I thought that between seasons you might wanna hear from the skeptic metaphysicians podcast. This is perfect for Valentine's Day, because I LOVE this podcast! Karen and Will are like detectives in the ethereal and paranormal world and these guys are into find…
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