Quick and Easy Stress Relief
With each episode you are going to learn quick, easy, and effective ways to let go of stress and anxiety whenever you choose. This show is part of the Stress Relief Radio Network, available at https://StressReliefRadio.com
How to Stop Negative Thought Loops and Create Calm
In this episode, you discover how to apply an easy and effective technique to stop negative thought loops and create a sense of calm and well-being.
Resource article: "22 Ways to Calm Yourself Down". Healthline.com. Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-calm-down
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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, Audacity, Amadeus Pro, and Wave ReGen. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE Dynacaster...
Combine Box Breathing and Occipital Hold For Immediate Calm
In this episode, you'll learn how to use the Occipital Hold with Box Breathing to quickly tame stress and calm your mind and body.
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Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information: Recorded with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, Amadeus Pro, and Wave ReGen. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE Dynacaster DCM8.
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Keywords: stress_relief, relaxation, emotional_balance,
Research Proven Practice to Stop Blood Sugar Spikes and Calm Stress
Research tells us the most effective way to cope with high blood sugar spikes is to engage in physical activity in temporal proximity to consuming a meal. This episode showcases a research study that identifies when that physical activity should happen and the easy practice that will get that job done.
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Research study: "After Dinner Rest a While, After Supper Walk a Mile? A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis on the Acute Postprandial Glycemic Response to Exercise Before and After Meal Ingestion in Healthy Subjects and Patients with Impaired Glucose Tolerance". Springer.com. Study...
Research Validated Movement to Lower Anxiety and Depression
In this episode, you discover new research that identifies physical movements to reduce anxiety and depression. You also learn easy, effective ways to integrate health-enhancing movement into your daily activities.
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Referenced article: "Best Types of Exercise for Anxiety and Depression, According to New Research". "Healthline.com". Link: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/aerobic-exercise-effective-depression-anxiety
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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. Edits with Soften, Audacity, Amadeus Pro, and Waves...
Take a Bite Out of Stress - Literally
In this episode, you discover how to use your sense of taste to calm stress and truly taste and enjoy your food.
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Host: Stephen Carter - Website: htttps://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information: Recorded with Twisted Wave. Edits with Soften, and Amadeus Pro. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster.
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Keywords: mindfulness, mindful awareness,
Use the Thymus Thump to Stop Stress
In this episode, you discover how simply tapping the area over the thymus can relieve anxiety and stress while restoring emotional balance and wellbeing.
Resource: "Waking up from shock". Note: scroll down to the third video. Link: https://r4r.energypsych.org/waking-up-from-shock#1676018386
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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. Other processing with Izotope De-esser and De-click, Soften, Hush, Audacity, Amadeus Pro, and Wave ReGen. Final edits and rendering w...
New Research - 4 Habits That Lower Stress and Enhance Resilence
In this episode, you discover new research that identifies four habits that enhance psychological resilience and lower stress.
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Reference: "Want To Handle Stress Better? Science Recommends These Surprising Daily Habits". SciTechDaily.com. Link: https://scitechdaily.com/want-to-handle-stress-better-science-recommends-these-surprising-daily-habits/
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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, and Audacity. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
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Keywords:...
Easy Ways to Ease Depression
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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How Clutter Affects Mental Well-being - 5 Minutes To Declutter and Destress
Living or working in a clutter-filled area can affect mental and physical health. In this episode, you discover the benefits of decluttering and how to declutter in five minutes or less.
Resource: "Mental Health Benefits of Decluttering". WebMD.com. Link: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-benefits-of-decluttering
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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 Izotope De-ess and De-click, Soften, Audicity, Hush, Amadeus Pro and Levelator. Final edits...
One-Word Affirmations to Create Calm and Emotional Balance
Anxiety, anger, frustration, and stress tend to build as your day progresses. In this episode, you discover a simple way to apply one-word affirmations to keep stress low as you maintain emotional balance through the day.
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Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected].
Technical information: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits / processing with Audacity, Soften, Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Audyllic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE Dynacaster DCM8 with windscreen.
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Keywords: anger, s...
Simple, Often Overlooked Ways to Low Stress and Better Health
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...
How to Prepare For a Wonderful Night's Sleep
In this episdoe you'll discover the step by step activities that prepare you for a wonderful night's sleep tonight and every night.
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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 Auphonic. Final rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Fifine T1.
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Keywords:
insomnia, sleep, rest, restful,
How Expressing Gratitude Enhances Happiness and Calms Stress
In this episode you discover easy to do methods for expressing gratitude you can put in action immediately to enhance happiness, calm stress, and elevate your emotional wellbeing.
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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, Soften, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster (close miced).
A Micro-Mindful Way to Start Your Successful Day
In this episode, you discover how to create a 1-minute micro-mindful moment to get your day started in a calm and successful way.
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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,
How to Benefit From Micropauses For All Day Stress Relief
In this episode you discover what a micropause is, 3 important benefits, and how to incorporate a renewing breathing pattern as part of your periodic micropauses to renew mind and body easily.
Resource:
"What is a micropause? And why can't you do without them?". Link: https://workandmove.bakkerelkhuizen.com/what-is-a-micropauseand-why-cant-you-do-without-them/
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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...
Kindness and Helping Others Lowers Your Stress and Improves Wellbeing
Helping others and being kind changes your brain chemistry in ways that lower stress and enhance your emotional wellbeing. This short episode offers a simple, easy, and effective way you can do exactly that.
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Host:
Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information:
Recorded with Audacity. Initial edits with Twisted Wave, Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator, and Audyllic. and Soften. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster.
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Key words:<...
Less Scroll More Stretch and Breathe - Your Path to Calm and Relaxation
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 w...
The Simple Calendar Trick That Makes Goal Achievement Stress-Free
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...
Stretch Into Stress Relief
Gentle stretching is a wonderful pathway to physical and emotional wellbeing. It calms mind and body and offers proven health benefits.
In this episode you discover why stretching can be so effective and where to find resources to support beginners to advanced practitioners.
Resource: "Relaxing Stretching Workout for Stiff Muscles & Stress Relief - Easy Stretches to Do at Work". YouTube. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9WC_eLmP30
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Host:
Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected].
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Technical information:
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Picture Perfect Stress Relief
In this episode you discover how the simple act of doodling, drawing a picture, or using an adult coloring book will allow you to enjoy a calm mind within moments.
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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. Microphone: Neat King Bee.
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Key words:
anxiety, stress, calm, emotional_balance, emotional_wellbeing,<...
Anxiety and Stress Relief With Heart Coherence Breathing
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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Write Down Your Wins - Why That Matters
In this episode you discover the power of writing down your daily wins to include how to do that easily and why it matters.
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Host:
Stephen Carter - https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information:
Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Audacity (De-click, De-ess, and EQ filter curve), and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: XM8500.
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Key words:
confidence, happiness, stress_relief,
Release Neck and Shoulder Pain From Computer and Phone Use
In this episode you discover two quick and easy ways to release neck and shoulder pain from long periods on your computer or phone.
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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 Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: EV RE320.
Let Your Ears and Fingertips Ease Anxiety and Stress
In this episode you discover a quick and easy technique to release anxiety and stress using a gentle downward tug on your ears along with calming light finger strokes along your jaw line. This technique works in seconds to calm your mind and body.
Note: The name of this podcast changed from "One Minute to Stress Relief" to "Quick and Easy Stress Relief".
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Host:
Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReleaseRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information:
Recording and...
How Your Tongue Can Calm Anxiety And Stress
Can your tongue help you calm anxiety and stress in the moment? Yes indeed. In this episode, you discover exactly how to do that anytime you need immediate relief from anxiety, stress, or tension.
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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 with Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator, and Audyllic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: CAD E100Sx.
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Keywords:
tension...
Can You Smile Away Pain?
Can spontaneously smiling during painful experiences help individuals manage discomfort - both physically and emotionally.
In this episode, you and I explore the recent study published in the "Journal of Positive Psychology" assessing the effects of smiling on pain perception and emotional regulation.
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Resource study:
Eric W. Dolan; "New psychology research uncovers an unexpected benefit of smiling" Link: https://www.psypost.org/new-psychology-research-uncovers-an-unexpected-benefit-of-smiling/
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Host:
Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected].
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7 Easy to Apply Stress Relief Methods That Work in One Minute or Less
In this episode you discover 7 easy to apply methods you can use to lower stress in seconds and regain emotional balance.
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Host:
Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information:
Recording and iinitial edits done with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Levelator, Hush, and Audacity (de-click and de-ess). Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. 2 de-essers, Ozone 11 EQ, HP Compresser). Microphone: Electrovoice RE320.
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Key words:
stress_response, calm...
Visualizing a Safe Space - a Simple Technique to Reduce Anxiety and Stress Fast
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 VEA. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8.
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Key words:
calm, peace, emotional_wellbeing, relaxation, relaxation_response,
3 Quick and Effective Stress Relief Techniques
In this episode you discover 3 quick, easy, and effecive stress relief techniques that go to work in only a few seconds to calm mind and body.
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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. Additional processing with Amadeus Pro, Audacity, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits to include the VEA plugin in Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
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Key words:
stress, stress_relief, relaxation...
Easy 2-Word Technique For Anxiety and Stress Release
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,
2 Easy Breath Patterns to Release Anxiety and Stress
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,
How Naming an Unwanted Emotion Allows You to Let It Go
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 I...
Let Go of Anxiety - a Surprising Way to Calm Mind and Body
In this episode you discover an easy way to let go of feeling anxious and then restoring emotional balance.
Resource:
"How to Stop Feeling Anxious Right Now". Article from WebMD at https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/ways-to-reduce-anxiety
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Host:
Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information:
Initial recording and edits done with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Hush and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: BY<...
Breath Calming With Thymus Tap
In this episode you discover a simple 3-step technique for rapid stress relief and emotional calming called Breath Calming With Thymus Tap.
Resource:
Stress Relief Radio Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com
Contact host Stephen Carter at [email protected]
Technical information:
Recorded and inital processing with Audacity. Additional edits with Hush and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Audacity. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
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Stress Relief Act That Never Misses
In this episode you discover an easy way to let go of stress and start your day with a positive, calm, happiness mindset.
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Host:
Stephen Carter - website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information:
Recorded with Amadeus Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Hush, Levelator, VEA, with final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro.
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Key words:
calm, emotional wellbeing, stress relief,
Apply the Butterfly Hug Technique for Fast Stress Relief
In this episode you discover an easy to apply stress relief method called the Butterfly Hug. You'll likely feel calm and relaxed within one minute or less when applying this easy to learn and use technique.
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Host:
Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Technical information:
Recorded and edits (noise reduction, normalization, De-click, De-essing, EQ, compression 3:1). Other editing with Levelator, Hush, and final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Michrophone: ProAr C414.
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Greeting Your Morning Sun - Easy Stretch for Stress Relief
In this episode you learn a simple, easy to apply stetch for stress, tension, and anxiety relief. You can do this easy stress relieving technique while seated or standing.
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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 with Twisted Wave, Audacity, Levelator, Hush with final edits and rendering done in Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE Dynacaster DCM8.
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Key words:
stress, anxiety, calm, productivity,
Breathe and Hydrate for Fast Stress Relief
Discover how to combine a gentle breathe and stretch action followed by hydrating and mindfully attending to that experience, all within one minute.
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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, Audacity, Levelator, and Hush. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: ATR2100X.
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Key words:
stress, calm, relax, stress relief, relaxation response,
Visit a Special Place in Mind
In this episode you're led step by step through an effective stress relief technique that involves breath and imagery that transports you to a special place of relaxation and emotional peace.
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Host:
Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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Techical information:
Recorded with Twisted Wave. Edits with Twisted Wave, Audacity, Levelator, and Hush. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: ProAr C-414.
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Heaven and Earth Stress Release Technique
In this episode you discover the step by step way to apply the "Heaven and Earth Stress Release" technique. This technique helps you let go of stress and anxiety so you will feel calm, relaxed, and restored.
Do this several times throughout your day and anytime you're feeling stressed or anxious.
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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, Audacity, Levelator, and Hush. Final edits and rendering with...