Stress & Anxiety Episodes

Send us a Text Message. In this episode titled "Shaking Up Routines: Breaking Free from Stressful Habits," Dr. Christine Li shares insightful strategies inspired by her recent trip to Pittsburgh. She delves into practical tips for managing stress, such as the importance of morning self-check-ins, practicing gratitude and self-assurance, reframing challenging situations, approaching tasks pragmatically, and seeking help when needed. Dr. Li emphasizes the power of maintaining a positive mindset an...

You may remember my guest from last week’s episode, Helen Kho. She is back this week for episode 88 and we reversed roles. Helen took the interview chair and we selected the topic of anxiety, in particular anxiety about doing new things and how trying out something new before you really feel ready to do it may be the very best way to cope with your anxiety. Inside this conversation, you're also going to hear about ways to manage your worries and apprehension when it appears so you can function m...

Have you ever wanted to have a system that captures all the to-do list items and ideas you have in one place? My special guest, productivity and organizing expert Lisa Woodruff, helps her clients take charge of their projects, schedules, and homes so that they can make more room for clarity, extra free time, and focus in their lives. You’re going to hear how her signature program and product, the Sunday Basket, was created to meet her own need to be more organized and how it has become a way for...

Having organizing systems in place can be so helpful as we go through life and as we handle life’s transitions. When clutter of different varieties interrupts our ability to concentrate and to grow and change to our full potential, it often is a great idea to call in professional help. My guest in this episode, Linda Samuels, has been in the organizing field for 30 years, and she is someone who is “born organized.” Linda discusses how she has helped clients move through different phases of li...

Experiencing betrayal is one of the most complex interpersonal, personal, psychological, and emotional experiences we can undergo. My special guest, Dr. Debi Silber, describes how her personal experience with the trauma of betrayal became the starting point for her personal growth and professional expertise in the area of betrayal. In this jam-packed episode, you will hear how Dr. Silber’s research into the stresses and symptoms suffered by people who have been betrayed showed her how betraya...

Keeping up with responsibilities, chores, and all the tasks of everyday life sometimes can feel like one gigantic and heavy weight. If you are looking for strategies for making things feel a lot lighter, this episode is for you. Learn how to eradicate roadblocks, reduce your fears, work with greater ease, create more room to move and to create, and be more comfortable with the challenges that come in life in this episode. The 5 mindset shifts that you’ll hear about will help you to perform at a...

Finding pure bliss in life without negative consequences on the body was something my guest, Rebecca Snowball, was on a quest to have. Her journey of self-love and kicking her negative habits is an inspiring one and I hope it inspires you to seek the joy and the thrills of finding yourself so you can be exactly who you were meant to be. In this episode, Rebecca Snowball, a yoga instructor and CEO of Yoga Soul, tells her story of how her own journey back to herself which included losing weight, ...

Ambition has always been part of Susan Choi’s vocabulary. Although she’s a stress management coach now, she didn’t always know how to manage stress herself. Susan was overworked daily working in the corporate world, but a health scare made her realize that her definition of ambition needed to be rewritten. This episode describes her journey and how she slowly began to realize there was a lot more to life than achievement and the pursuit of success. You’ll learn more about how she was able to wor...

Giving yourself a break is much easier said than done. When balancing a family, a full-time job, and your personal time, it can feel like everything needs your attention at every moment. Finding peace among the chaos can sometimes feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack. My guest this week, Renae Fieck, a mom of 3, occupational therapist, and advocate for moms who desire more grace, space, and rest within their lives will teach us how to ease up and be more patient with ourselves in t...

When you get frustrated, what tends to happen? Do you tend to run from your feelings? Do you run from your tasks and responsibilities? Do you abandon what you were doing? These are normal responses to frustration. However, when we continue to stay frustrated over long periods of time, we can become caught in a cycle where we become even more frustrated because we’re not doing what we really want to be doing. So, how do we overcome our sense of frustration so we can be productive again? In ...

When we feel good on the inside and out, your inner power shifts. This week’s episode is all about empowerment and taking back control over your health. My special guest, Kristin Fraser, discusses her health journey and how she was able to find her inner glow through nutrition, meditation, and healing. We’ll also get to hear how she’s taking action with her extensive knowledge to encourage and empower her clients to make meaningful, long-lasting shifts in their health for the better. Kristin ...

Imposter syndrome is an experience many of us feel whether it’s at work, home, or elsewhere. Not feeling “good enough” creeps in when we feel like we need to do better or be better, especially when we begin to compare our experiences to those of others. In this episode, you’ll hear tips and reminders that we need to tell ourselves to take control of that inner voice and the stories we tell ourselves that hold us back. In this episode, I’m introducing you to Sonya Reece. She’ll be telling the ...

Post-pandemic life: What’s it going to look like? It may be unsettling for some, it may be exciting for others. As we begin to navigate what life looks like outside of pandemic times, it’s important to remember how we’re feeling when we’re operating in situations that aren’t aligned with who we are or what we need. When we are frequently working out of alignment with ourselves, it can lead to... burnout. Whatever the post-pandemic period looks like for you, our resilience has certainly been tes...

This week, we’re switching things up a bit! I’ll be the one answering some of the most asked questions I receive as the Procrastination Coach as asked by my friend and colleague Tamra Fleming. Tamra is the creator of a transformational personal growth process that comes from aligning peoples’ physical living spaces to the vision they have for their life and she’s an expert when it comes to the topic of the meaning of space. In this episode, we’ll be discussing some of the best practices fo...

Life can seem like it’s filled with challenges and not-so-colorful moments. Our past can be full of light and triumph, but also sadness or even grief. When we hold onto the moments of our lives where darkness lies, we can struggle to forgive others or ourselves which can prevent us from being who we were intended to be. When you decide that your life is going to be different moving forward, you create tremendous power within yourself. This week, I welcome Christine M. Roberts to the podcast. ...

Sometimes being a people-pleaser is just NOT fun. Sure, we may get excited at the chance to help someone or work really hard to get the satisfaction of a job well done, but at what cost? We’ve all had that dreaded feeling, having to decide between saying “yes” or saying “no” to something or someone. You might be asking yourself, is saying “yes” really a “bad” thing? If you think about it, always saying “yes” all the time can hurt us because it can get in the way of what we really want to do, s...

Imagine what your life would be like if you only greenlit your ideas. No red lights, no one telling you what you “should” do. What do you think would happen? Shelby Stanger is no stranger to fueling her wildest ideas. A seasoned journalist and top-ranked podcaster, Shelby Stanger’s work and podcasts have been featured everywhere from The New York Times and The San Diego Union Tribune to Outside Magazine, ESPN and the cover of Apple Podcasts. Curious about her subjects and willing to go to gre...

If you’re new to the concept of energy work, in the simplest terms, it’s used to balance the body’s various energies to alleviate stress, health conditions and disease. If you’ve ever heard of the phrase, “energy work” you might be in one of two schools of thought. Whether you’re an adopter of energy work practices or you’re a bit skeptical about it, I encourage you to listen actively and be open to the possibility of it. It’s truly incredible work! My guest, Elizabeth Pasquale, LMT, CST, NLP...

We’ve all heard the phrase, “You’re your own worst critic.” Those feelings you can’t quite shake off -- the fear of judgment, embarrassment, or showing who we really are -- they stop us from growing and doing the things we want to do. But why do we believe these negative views of ourselves without question? Why can’t we accept that the things we do are “good enough?” The truth is, it’s become a habit -- and a very deeply ingrained one at that. So often, I see people knock themselves down before...

Our identity consists of who we are, the type of people we surround ourselves with, the things we enjoy, our values and beliefs, and sometimes...the things people say about us. The pressure and weight of what others think of you can be strong opponents in the process of finding your true identity. Self-doubt can creep in and stunt us further. So, how do we stop these thoughts and find our true selves? What beliefs and stories are you telling yourself that prevent you from being you and arriving ...

In this episode, I want to introduce you to Dr. Ricki Heller, a healthy eating coach, educator, writer, and whole foods recipe developer. Ricki helps people with dietary restrictions love food again without feeling deprived, so they can focus on healing and getting back to living their lives. When a health condition and physical symptoms began to interfere with Ricki’s well-being, she started digging into research in order to get her life and her health back. Not only does Ricki share her inc...

We all have fears that stop us from doing, achieving, and succeeding. Even after years of training myself, I still have fears and worries just like everyone else! I’ve learned from being a psychologist that worrying doesn’t do us a whole lot of favors, and fear doesn’t get us anywhere good. It’s not to say worry is always a bad thing -- it’s just human nature to get worried sometimes. However, we can worry too much, and that is when it starts to get in the way of our moving forward or pushing t...

Ask yourself, “If I had the courage to be real with myself and set boundaries with my work, could I?” We have all been in a place where our work seems to take priority over our lives or perhaps you’re currently stuck in that spot right now. When you see or hear the word “work” what do you feel? Does your body tense up? Does it make you feel uneasy? I’ve always been the type of person to say “YES!” to everything. I remember slaving over projects constantly, never having time for myself to d...

Is it possible to have kids AND have a successful and fulfilling life and career? The short answer is, OF COURSE IT IS! It’s common for women to feel a sense of unease when it comes to choosing between a career and having kids. Women may even wait a long time to even think about having kids because they want to have kids after they’ve established their career. Whatever your views are, they are all valid, but I would like to tell you it’s absolutely possible to have both and be successful. ...