Less Stress In Life Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:30:18 -0400 https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ en-us © 2026 Less Stress In Life yes a376880c-db12-5775-8c11-f10cead53c92 episodic false Welcome to Less Stress in Life, the podcast where science, compassion, and practical strategies come together to help you live well—even when life doesn't go according to plan.


Hosted by registered nurse and board-certified reflexologist Deb Timmerman and physical therapist Lindsay Vertalka, our conversations explore the connection between stress, pain, the nervous system, and overall well-being. Together, we share evidence-informed insights, real-life experiences, and simple tools that can help you better understand your body and support your health.

Whether you're living with chronic pain or illness, caring for someone who is, or simply looking for practical ways to reduce stress and improve your quality of life, you'll find encouragement, education, and hope here.


Because living well isn't about having a perfect body. It's about learning to work with the one you have.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Stress, Wellness, Pain management, Chronic Pain, Mental Health, Mind Body, Wellbeing, Nervous System, Reflexology, Physical Therapy, Natural Health, Chronic Illness, https://storage.buzzsprout.com/nepalna66awv4py5yfd7cfvz2z5d?.jpg Less Stress In Life https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Lindsay Vertalka, MSPT Living with Pain That Doesn’t Go Away with Guest Dr Esther Combs Living with Pain That Doesn’t Go Away with Guest Dr Esther Combs What happens when life changes in an instant—and pain becomes part of your everyday story?

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Esther Combs, educator, therapist, and founder of The Alternative Counseling Center. Esther shares how a serious car accident changed her relationship with pain, resilience, and recovery, and how that experience now shapes the way she supports others.

We explore self-advocacy, the impact of past experiences, finding your own “recipe” for well-being, and learning to give yourself grace while still looking toward what comes next.

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]]> What happens when life changes in an instant—and pain becomes part of your everyday story?

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Esther Combs, educator, therapist, and founder of The Alternative Counseling Center. Esther shares how a serious car accident changed her relationship with pain, resilience, and recovery, and how that experience now shapes the way she supports others.

We explore self-advocacy, the impact of past experiences, finding your own “recipe” for well-being, and learning to give yourself grace while still looking toward what comes next.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19823367 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400 1632 4 11 full false iRest Meditation and Chronic Pain: What You Need to Know with Guest Debra Hart iRest Meditation and Chronic Pain: What You Need to Know with Guest Debra Hart Living with chronic pain can make it difficult to truly rest. Even when the body slows down, the nervous system may remain on high alert—watching, anticipating, and responding.

In this episode, Deb and Lindsay are joined by Debra Hart, Level 1 iRest® Meditation Teacher, to explore iRest, a guided meditation practice designed to support deep rest, body awareness, and nervous-system regulation.

Deb shares how iRest grew from the practice of Yoga Nidra and how it is being used with people experiencing chronic pain, stress, sleep difficulties, trauma, and other challenges. We talk about what actually happens during an iRest practice, why body sensing and choice are important, and how practices like iRest can complement—not replace—conventional approaches to pain care.

We also explore an important theme of this season: there is rarely one tool that works for everyone. Building a personal toolbox and discovering what helps your body feel safer, calmer, and better supported can be an important part of living well with persistent pain.

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https://shop.irest.org/pages/about-irest

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]]> Living with chronic pain can make it difficult to truly rest. Even when the body slows down, the nervous system may remain on high alert—watching, anticipating, and responding.

In this episode, Deb and Lindsay are joined by Debra Hart, Level 1 iRest® Meditation Teacher, to explore iRest, a guided meditation practice designed to support deep rest, body awareness, and nervous-system regulation.

Deb shares how iRest grew from the practice of Yoga Nidra and how it is being used with people experiencing chronic pain, stress, sleep difficulties, trauma, and other challenges. We talk about what actually happens during an iRest practice, why body sensing and choice are important, and how practices like iRest can complement—not replace—conventional approaches to pain care.

We also explore an important theme of this season: there is rarely one tool that works for everyone. Building a personal toolbox and discovering what helps your body feel safer, calmer, and better supported can be an important part of living well with persistent pain.

Resources:

https://www.healwithcfte.org/research

https://shop.irest.org/pages/about-irest

iREST Meditation event registration

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]]> Buzzsprout-19823363 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400 1618 4 10 full false The Mind-Body Connection and Chronic Pain: What You Need to Know The Mind-Body Connection and Chronic Pain: What You Need to Know The mind-body connection is more than a wellness buzzword. It’s the ongoing, two-way communication between your brain, nervous system, thoughts, emotions, and the physical processes happening throughout your body.

In this episode, Deb and Lindsay explore what the mind-body connection really means—and what it doesn’t. Your thoughts don’t simply “cause” chronic pain or illness, and physical symptoms aren’t “all in your head.” Instead, the brain and body are constantly exchanging information, influenced by stress, past experiences, emotions, relationships, environment, movement, and more.

We’ll talk about how the nervous system, hormones, immune system, and gut-brain connection all play a role in this communication, and why stress can influence the way we experience pain and other physical symptoms.

You’ll also hear practical ways to support a healthier mind-body connection through nervous system regulation, movement, recovery, social connection, and simply becoming more curious about the patterns your body is showing you.

If you’re living with chronic pain or chronic illness, understanding the mind-body connection can offer a different way to look at your symptoms and bring greater awareness and more options for supporting your health.

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]]> The mind-body connection is more than a wellness buzzword. It’s the ongoing, two-way communication between your brain, nervous system, thoughts, emotions, and the physical processes happening throughout your body.

In this episode, Deb and Lindsay explore what the mind-body connection really means—and what it doesn’t. Your thoughts don’t simply “cause” chronic pain or illness, and physical symptoms aren’t “all in your head.” Instead, the brain and body are constantly exchanging information, influenced by stress, past experiences, emotions, relationships, environment, movement, and more.

We’ll talk about how the nervous system, hormones, immune system, and gut-brain connection all play a role in this communication, and why stress can influence the way we experience pain and other physical symptoms.

You’ll also hear practical ways to support a healthier mind-body connection through nervous system regulation, movement, recovery, social connection, and simply becoming more curious about the patterns your body is showing you.

If you’re living with chronic pain or chronic illness, understanding the mind-body connection can offer a different way to look at your symptoms and bring greater awareness and more options for supporting your health.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19679908 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400 1288 9 full false Chronic Pain Myths That Might Be Keeping You Stuck Chronic Pain Myths That Might Be Keeping You Stuck Chronic pain comes with a lot of messages about what pain means, what you should avoid, and what you need to do to get better. But what if some of those long-held beliefs are actually making it harder to move forward?

In this episode, Deb and Lindsay unpack common chronic pain myths—including the belief that pain always means damage, imaging tells the whole story, stress makes pain “psychological,” rest is always best, and you need to eliminate pain before you can start living again.

Drawing from current pain science and their backgrounds in nursing, physical therapy, nervous system regulation, and chronic pain care, they explore a more complete way of understanding pain—and why movement, stress regulation, mindset, connection, and gradually building capacity can all be important pieces of the puzzle.

If chronic pain has left you fearful, frustrated, or unsure what to believe, this conversation may help you look at your pain—and your possibilities—a little differently.

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]]> Chronic pain comes with a lot of messages about what pain means, what you should avoid, and what you need to do to get better. But what if some of those long-held beliefs are actually making it harder to move forward?

In this episode, Deb and Lindsay unpack common chronic pain myths—including the belief that pain always means damage, imaging tells the whole story, stress makes pain “psychological,” rest is always best, and you need to eliminate pain before you can start living again.

Drawing from current pain science and their backgrounds in nursing, physical therapy, nervous system regulation, and chronic pain care, they explore a more complete way of understanding pain—and why movement, stress regulation, mindset, connection, and gradually building capacity can all be important pieces of the puzzle.

If chronic pain has left you fearful, frustrated, or unsure what to believe, this conversation may help you look at your pain—and your possibilities—a little differently.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19679907 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0400 1242 4 8 full false When the Life You Know Changes in an Instant When the Life You Know Changes in an Instant What happens when the life you knew changes in an instant?

After a serious automobile accident left Jessica Crosby with significant injuries, pain, and mobility limitations, she found herself facing a long and uncertain road ahead.

In this episode, Jessica Crosby, owner of Delight Designs & Remodeling, joins Deb and Lindsay for an open conversation about grieving the life she knew, accepting help, finding ways to keep participating in the things she loves, and learning that progress and grief can exist at the same time.

Jessica also shares the words that have become her new life statement: “The vision is bigger than the setback.”

This is a conversation about hope, perspective, and continuing to live—even when the road ahead looks different than you expected.

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]]> What happens when the life you knew changes in an instant?

After a serious automobile accident left Jessica Crosby with significant injuries, pain, and mobility limitations, she found herself facing a long and uncertain road ahead.

In this episode, Jessica Crosby, owner of Delight Designs & Remodeling, joins Deb and Lindsay for an open conversation about grieving the life she knew, accepting help, finding ways to keep participating in the things she loves, and learning that progress and grief can exist at the same time.

Jessica also shares the words that have become her new life statement: “The vision is bigger than the setback.”

This is a conversation about hope, perspective, and continuing to live—even when the road ahead looks different than you expected.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19642382 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1479 4 7 full false Jessica Crosby Lindsay Vertalka, MSPT Talking With Your Doctor: Simple Ways to Get Better Care with Guest Pam Zelasko, MD. Talking With Your Doctor: Simple Ways to Get Better Care with Guest Pam Zelasko, MD. Have you ever left a doctor's appointment wishing you'd remembered to ask one more question? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Pam Zelasko joins us to share simple, practical tips for preparing for healthcare appointments, communicating with confidence, and building a stronger partnership with your healthcare team. It's a conversation filled with ideas that can help you feel more informed, empowered, and heard. 

Download our Guide to Getting the Most From Your Healthcare Visit HERE.

Popular symptom trackers: 

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http://www.mypaindiary.com/

https://flaredown.com/

https://careclinic.io/

Chronic Illness Tracker: 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=chronic.illness.tracker&hl=en_US

https://medisafeapp.com/

https://sleepcycle.com/

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]]> Have you ever left a doctor's appointment wishing you'd remembered to ask one more question? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Pam Zelasko joins us to share simple, practical tips for preparing for healthcare appointments, communicating with confidence, and building a stronger partnership with your healthcare team. It's a conversation filled with ideas that can help you feel more informed, empowered, and heard. 

Download our Guide to Getting the Most From Your Healthcare Visit HERE.

Popular symptom trackers: 

https://bearable.app/

https://www.curablehealth.com/

https://managemypainapp.com/

http://www.mypaindiary.com/

https://flaredown.com/

https://careclinic.io/

Chronic Illness Tracker: 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=chronic.illness.tracker&hl=en_US

https://medisafeapp.com/

https://sleepcycle.com/

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]]> Buzzsprout-19529433 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:00:00 -0400 1816 4 6 full false How to Cope with Uncertainty When Life Feels Unpredictable with Guest Susie Marsh How to Cope with Uncertainty When Life Feels Unpredictable with Guest Susie Marsh What happens when the person everyone else depends on suddenly becomes the one who needs help? 

In this episode, we're joined once again by professional organizer and Michigan NAPO President Susie Marsh. After an unexpected series of heart health challenges turned her world upside down, Susie shares the realities of navigating chronic illness, accepting support, rebuilding her health, and discovering new priorities along the way. Her story is an honest reminder that healing isn't just about recovering physically—it's about learning to adapt, finding gratitude, and creating systems that help us through life's most difficult seasons. 

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]]> What happens when the person everyone else depends on suddenly becomes the one who needs help? 

In this episode, we're joined once again by professional organizer and Michigan NAPO President Susie Marsh. After an unexpected series of heart health challenges turned her world upside down, Susie shares the realities of navigating chronic illness, accepting support, rebuilding her health, and discovering new priorities along the way. Her story is an honest reminder that healing isn't just about recovering physically—it's about learning to adapt, finding gratitude, and creating systems that help us through life's most difficult seasons. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-19488560 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0400 1807 4 5 full false Real Stories: What Living with Chronic Illness Really Looks Like with Guest Allison Troyer Wiswell Real Stories: What Living with Chronic Illness Really Looks Like with Guest Allison Troyer Wiswell Follow Us:

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]]> Buzzsprout-19387645 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:00:00 -0400 1312 4 3 full false Allison Troyer Wiswell Lindsay Vertalka, MSPT Real Stories: Finding Hope When the Answers Aren't Easy with Guest Allison Troyer Wiswell Real Stories: Finding Hope When the Answers Aren't Easy with Guest Allison Troyer Wiswell Receiving a diagnosis is often just the beginning of the journey.

In Part 2 of our conversation with certified professional coach Allison Troyer Wiswell, we move beyond the diagnosis to talk about what it really takes to live well with chronic illness. Allison shares her personal experience navigating autoimmune disease, chronic pain, grief, and the challenges of finding answers within the healthcare system.

Together, Deb Timmerman, RN, Lindsay Vertalka, MSPT, and Allison discuss the emotional side of chronic illness, the importance of self-advocacy, the role of caregivers, and why building a support system can make all the difference. They also explore how our thoughts, emotions, and nervous system influence the way we experience pain and healing.

If you've ever felt discouraged by unanswered questions, overwhelmed by medical appointments, or wondered if anyone truly understands what you're going through, this conversation offers practical wisdom and genuine hope.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  •  Why receiving a diagnosis doesn't always bring immediate answers. 
  •  How to become a stronger advocate for your own health. 
  •  The emotional impact of living with chronic illness and chronic pain. 
  •  Why caregivers need support too. 
  •  How mindset and nervous system health can influence the experience of pain. 
  •  Small steps that can help you move forward with greater hope and resilience. 

Whether you're living with a chronic condition yourself or caring for someone who is, this episode is a reminder that while the journey isn't always easy, you don't have to walk it alone.

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]]> Receiving a diagnosis is often just the beginning of the journey.

In Part 2 of our conversation with certified professional coach Allison Troyer Wiswell, we move beyond the diagnosis to talk about what it really takes to live well with chronic illness. Allison shares her personal experience navigating autoimmune disease, chronic pain, grief, and the challenges of finding answers within the healthcare system.

Together, Deb Timmerman, RN, Lindsay Vertalka, MSPT, and Allison discuss the emotional side of chronic illness, the importance of self-advocacy, the role of caregivers, and why building a support system can make all the difference. They also explore how our thoughts, emotions, and nervous system influence the way we experience pain and healing.

If you've ever felt discouraged by unanswered questions, overwhelmed by medical appointments, or wondered if anyone truly understands what you're going through, this conversation offers practical wisdom and genuine hope.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  •  Why receiving a diagnosis doesn't always bring immediate answers. 
  •  How to become a stronger advocate for your own health. 
  •  The emotional impact of living with chronic illness and chronic pain. 
  •  Why caregivers need support too. 
  •  How mindset and nervous system health can influence the experience of pain. 
  •  Small steps that can help you move forward with greater hope and resilience. 

Whether you're living with a chronic condition yourself or caring for someone who is, this episode is a reminder that while the journey isn't always easy, you don't have to walk it alone.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19387646 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 1451 4 4 full false Allison Troyer Wiswell Lindsay Vertalka, MSPT Chronic Pain and the Nervous System: What You Need to Know Chronic Pain and the Nervous System: What You Need to Know Why does pain sometimes continue long after an injury heals? Why can stress make symptoms worse? And what does the nervous system actually have to do with chronic pain?

In this episode, Deb Timmerman and Lindsay Vertalka take a practical look at the connection between chronic pain and the nervous system and why understanding that connection can change the way people approach healing and recovery.

Together, they explore how the body’s stress response, pain pathways, emotions, movement, sleep, and daily stressors can all influence the pain experience. They also discuss why chronic pain is often far more complex than simply “something being wrong” structurally in the body.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  •  How the nervous system influences chronic pain 
  •  Why pain can persist even after tissues heal 
  •  The role stress and overload can play in pain cycles 
  •  How the brain and body work together in the pain experience 
  •  Why calming the nervous system matters 
  •  Practical ways to begin supporting recovery and resilience 

Whether you’re living with chronic pain yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a grounded, hopeful look at how the body responds to stress, pain, and healing.

Video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/UjQrhR0Ocdc

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]]> Why does pain sometimes continue long after an injury heals? Why can stress make symptoms worse? And what does the nervous system actually have to do with chronic pain?

In this episode, Deb Timmerman and Lindsay Vertalka take a practical look at the connection between chronic pain and the nervous system and why understanding that connection can change the way people approach healing and recovery.

Together, they explore how the body’s stress response, pain pathways, emotions, movement, sleep, and daily stressors can all influence the pain experience. They also discuss why chronic pain is often far more complex than simply “something being wrong” structurally in the body.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  •  How the nervous system influences chronic pain 
  •  Why pain can persist even after tissues heal 
  •  The role stress and overload can play in pain cycles 
  •  How the brain and body work together in the pain experience 
  •  Why calming the nervous system matters 
  •  Practical ways to begin supporting recovery and resilience 

Whether you’re living with chronic pain yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a grounded, hopeful look at how the body responds to stress, pain, and healing.

Video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/UjQrhR0Ocdc

Heart Focused Breathing Tool

Lindsay's Pain Diagram

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]]> Buzzsprout-19179465 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:00:00 -0400 1352 4 2 full false What Counts as a Chronic Illness? A Practical Guide What Counts as a Chronic Illness? A Practical Guide Welcome to Season 4 of the Less Stress in Life Podcast.

This season, Deb Timmerman, registered nurse and board-certified reflexologist, and Lindsay Vertalka, master’s-level licensed physical therapist, are focusing on what it really looks like to live well with chronic illness.

Through practical tools, research-backed insights, fresh approaches, and honest conversations with guests who are walking this path, this season is here to help you feel more hopeful, more informed, and more supported.

In this first episode, Deb and Lindsay begin with a practical question: What actually counts as a chronic illness?

Is it only major diagnoses like autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia, diabetes, or multiple sclerosis? What about migraines, chronic fatigue, digestive issues, chronic pain, or symptoms that never seem to fully go away?

Together, they explore what chronic illness really means, why symptoms are often more connected than they seem, and how stress, pain, nervous system patterns, and daily life can all overlap.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed for years, are still searching for answers, or are supporting someone you love, this episode offers a grounded starting point for understanding chronic illness through a more holistic lens.

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]]> Welcome to Season 4 of the Less Stress in Life Podcast.

This season, Deb Timmerman, registered nurse and board-certified reflexologist, and Lindsay Vertalka, master’s-level licensed physical therapist, are focusing on what it really looks like to live well with chronic illness.

Through practical tools, research-backed insights, fresh approaches, and honest conversations with guests who are walking this path, this season is here to help you feel more hopeful, more informed, and more supported.

In this first episode, Deb and Lindsay begin with a practical question: What actually counts as a chronic illness?

Is it only major diagnoses like autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia, diabetes, or multiple sclerosis? What about migraines, chronic fatigue, digestive issues, chronic pain, or symptoms that never seem to fully go away?

Together, they explore what chronic illness really means, why symptoms are often more connected than they seem, and how stress, pain, nervous system patterns, and daily life can all overlap.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed for years, are still searching for answers, or are supporting someone you love, this episode offers a grounded starting point for understanding chronic illness through a more holistic lens.

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]]> Buzzsprout-19179461 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400 1162 4 1 full false From Self-Care to Stress-Care: The Role of Complementary Therapies in Healing From Self-Care to Stress-Care: The Role of Complementary Therapies in Healing Feeling overwhelmed by stress or stuck in survival mode? In this episode, we unpack the difference between basic self-care and true stress care—and why your nervous system needs more than the occasional bubble bath. Tune in to discover how complementary therapies like reflexology, breathwork, and even decluttering can help your body finally exhale. 

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]]> Feeling overwhelmed by stress or stuck in survival mode? In this episode, we unpack the difference between basic self-care and true stress care—and why your nervous system needs more than the occasional bubble bath. Tune in to discover how complementary therapies like reflexology, breathwork, and even decluttering can help your body finally exhale. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-17328558 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -0400 1130 3 14 full false Movement and Exercise for Brain Function and Physical Health Movement and Exercise for Brain Function and Physical Health What if movement didn’t have to mean hitting the gym? In this episode of the Empowered Wellness Series, we explore how simple, joyful movement—like walking, gardening, or even grocery shopping—can boost your mood, protect your brain, and support your health at any age. Physical therapist Lindsay Vertalka breaks down the difference between movement and exercise, and why both are essential for feeling your best.

🎧 Tune in for practical tips and real-life stories that just might get you moving!

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]]> What if movement didn’t have to mean hitting the gym? In this episode of the Empowered Wellness Series, we explore how simple, joyful movement—like walking, gardening, or even grocery shopping—can boost your mood, protect your brain, and support your health at any age. Physical therapist Lindsay Vertalka breaks down the difference between movement and exercise, and why both are essential for feeling your best.

🎧 Tune in for practical tips and real-life stories that just might get you moving!

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]]> Buzzsprout-17020591 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1392 3 15 full false What is Fear Avoidance and How is It Affecting My Health? What is Fear Avoidance and How is It Affecting My Health? Welcome to the Less Stress in Life Podcast – Empowered Wellness Series
Hosted by Deb Timmerman, RN, board-certified reflexologist and natural health practitioner, alongside co-hosts Susie Marsh, LBSW and professional organizer, and Lindsay Vertalka, master’s-level physical therapist.

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we’re diving into fear avoidance—what it is, how it shows up in the body and mind, and why it can hold you back from healing. Whether it's from an injury, a fall, or a painful experience, fear can quietly set the stage for a feedback loop that limits movement, confidence, and recovery.

Together, Deb, Lindsay, and Susie unpack the brain's protective mechanisms, the role of the nervous system, and the importance of small, supportive steps in rewiring fear-based patterns. You’ll hear real-life stories, science-backed strategies, and practical tools to help you or someone you love move through pain—physically and emotionally—with more trust and less stress.

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]]> Welcome to the Less Stress in Life Podcast – Empowered Wellness Series
Hosted by Deb Timmerman, RN, board-certified reflexologist and natural health practitioner, alongside co-hosts Susie Marsh, LBSW and professional organizer, and Lindsay Vertalka, master’s-level physical therapist.

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we’re diving into fear avoidance—what it is, how it shows up in the body and mind, and why it can hold you back from healing. Whether it's from an injury, a fall, or a painful experience, fear can quietly set the stage for a feedback loop that limits movement, confidence, and recovery.

Together, Deb, Lindsay, and Susie unpack the brain's protective mechanisms, the role of the nervous system, and the importance of small, supportive steps in rewiring fear-based patterns. You’ll hear real-life stories, science-backed strategies, and practical tools to help you or someone you love move through pain—physically and emotionally—with more trust and less stress.

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]]> Buzzsprout-17328554 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1142 3 12 full false Why Can’t I Sleep? Exploring the Real Reasons You’re Exhausted Why Can’t I Sleep? Exploring the Real Reasons You’re Exhausted In this episode of the Empowered Wellness Series, Deb Timmerman is joined by Susie Marsh, professional organizer, and Lindsay Vertalka, physical therapist, to unpack one of the most common and frustrating wellness challenges: poor sleep. Whether you're struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or feel rested, you're not alone—and there's a lot more behind the problem than meets the eye.

This candid, relatable conversation explores the science of sleep, common disruptions, and practical tools for reclaiming rest without depending solely on sleep aids. From CPAPs and weighted blankets to heart rate variability and cluttered bedrooms, we explore the real-life strategies that have helped—and what might help you too.

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]]> In this episode of the Empowered Wellness Series, Deb Timmerman is joined by Susie Marsh, professional organizer, and Lindsay Vertalka, physical therapist, to unpack one of the most common and frustrating wellness challenges: poor sleep. Whether you're struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or feel rested, you're not alone—and there's a lot more behind the problem than meets the eye.

This candid, relatable conversation explores the science of sleep, common disruptions, and practical tools for reclaiming rest without depending solely on sleep aids. From CPAPs and weighted blankets to heart rate variability and cluttered bedrooms, we explore the real-life strategies that have helped—and what might help you too.

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]]> Buzzsprout-17020588 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1886 3 11 full false The Healing Rollercoaster is Not Linear The Healing Rollercoaster is Not Linear In today’s episode, we’re diving into a truth that many of us struggle with: healing isn’t linear. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or navigating emotional setbacks, the road to wellness is rarely a straight path—and that’s okay.

Hosts Deb Timmerman, Lindsay Bertulka, and Susie Marsh are here to remind you that progress isn’t about perfection. You’ll hear powerful stories from the clinic, tips for adjusting your mindset, and actionable ways to move forward—even when things feel like they’re going backward.

So if you’ve ever felt discouraged, stuck, or like you’re “doing everything right” but not getting the results you expected—this one is for you. Tune in and take a breath, you’re not alone on this journey.

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]]> In today’s episode, we’re diving into a truth that many of us struggle with: healing isn’t linear. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or navigating emotional setbacks, the road to wellness is rarely a straight path—and that’s okay.

Hosts Deb Timmerman, Lindsay Bertulka, and Susie Marsh are here to remind you that progress isn’t about perfection. You’ll hear powerful stories from the clinic, tips for adjusting your mindset, and actionable ways to move forward—even when things feel like they’re going backward.

So if you’ve ever felt discouraged, stuck, or like you’re “doing everything right” but not getting the results you expected—this one is for you. Tune in and take a breath, you’re not alone on this journey.

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]]> Buzzsprout-17020585 Thu, 22 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1695 3 10 full false Chronic Disorganization: It's Not Just Clutter. It’s a Brain-Based Issue Chronic Disorganization: It's Not Just Clutter. It’s a Brain-Based Issue Welcome back to the Less Stress in Life Podcast and our Empowered Wellness Series! In this episode, co-hosts Deb Timmerman, RN, Lindsay Vertalka, MSPT, and Susie Marsh, LMSW and professional organizer, dive deep into a topic that’s often misunderstood: chronic disorganization.

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]]> Welcome back to the Less Stress in Life Podcast and our Empowered Wellness Series! In this episode, co-hosts Deb Timmerman, RN, Lindsay Vertalka, MSPT, and Susie Marsh, LMSW and professional organizer, dive deep into a topic that’s often misunderstood: chronic disorganization.

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]]> Buzzsprout-16832759 Thu, 15 May 2025 22:00:00 -0400 1372 9 full false Decluttering for Mental Clarity: The Power of Letting Go Decluttering for Mental Clarity: The Power of Letting Go Welcome back to the Less Stress in Life Podcast and our Empowered Wellness Series! In this episode, your hosts Deb Timmerman, RN and natural health advocate; Lindsay Vertalka, physical therapist; and Susie Marsh, social worker and professional organizer, dig into the connection between organization, emotional wellness, and stress reduction.

In this episode they continue building on their previous discussion about the dangers of clutter, exploring why getting organized isn't just about tidy spaces, it’s about mental clarity, emotional release, and reclaiming control of your life. 

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]]> Welcome back to the Less Stress in Life Podcast and our Empowered Wellness Series! In this episode, your hosts Deb Timmerman, RN and natural health advocate; Lindsay Vertalka, physical therapist; and Susie Marsh, social worker and professional organizer, dig into the connection between organization, emotional wellness, and stress reduction.

In this episode they continue building on their previous discussion about the dangers of clutter, exploring why getting organized isn't just about tidy spaces, it’s about mental clarity, emotional release, and reclaiming control of your life. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-16832757 Sun, 04 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1640 8 full false Could Clutter Be Harming My Health? Could Clutter Be Harming My Health? Welcome to the Less Stress in Life Podcast, your space to reimagine what it means to live well. In this episode of our Empowered Wellness Series, co-hosts Deb Timmerman, RN, Lindsay Vertalka, MPT, and Susie Marsh, LBSW explore a timely and often overlooked topic: the health impact of clutter.

Spring is here, and it's not just about cleaning—it's about reclaiming your space, your energy, and your well-being. If you're wondering whether that overflowing garage or drop-zone kitchen counter is affecting your mental or physical health, the answer might surprise you.

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]]> Welcome to the Less Stress in Life Podcast, your space to reimagine what it means to live well. In this episode of our Empowered Wellness Series, co-hosts Deb Timmerman, RN, Lindsay Vertalka, MPT, and Susie Marsh, LBSW explore a timely and often overlooked topic: the health impact of clutter.

Spring is here, and it's not just about cleaning—it's about reclaiming your space, your energy, and your well-being. If you're wondering whether that overflowing garage or drop-zone kitchen counter is affecting your mental or physical health, the answer might surprise you.

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]]> Buzzsprout-16832754 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:00:00 -0400 1476 7 full false Who is in Your Circle of Support? Who is in Your Circle of Support? Who is in Your Support Circle?

The people around you play a huge role in your well-being—but are they lifting you up or draining your energy? In this episode of the Empowered Wellness series, we explore how relationships impact your stress levels, healing, and overall health. Join Deb Timmerman RN, DAIS, HMCT, ARCB, Susie Marsh, LBSW and Lindsay Vertalka, MSPT,  as they discuss the five key types of support every person needs, how to recognize and set boundaries with energy-draining relationships, and where to find meaningful connections that align with your wellness journey. Tune in and start building a circle that truly supports you!

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]]> Who is in Your Support Circle?

The people around you play a huge role in your well-being—but are they lifting you up or draining your energy? In this episode of the Empowered Wellness series, we explore how relationships impact your stress levels, healing, and overall health. Join Deb Timmerman RN, DAIS, HMCT, ARCB, Susie Marsh, LBSW and Lindsay Vertalka, MSPT,  as they discuss the five key types of support every person needs, how to recognize and set boundaries with energy-draining relationships, and where to find meaningful connections that align with your wellness journey. Tune in and start building a circle that truly supports you!

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]]> Buzzsprout-16733295 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:00:00 -0400 1290 3 6 full false Why Do I Still Have Pain After Surgery? Why Do I Still Have Pain After Surgery? You had surgery expecting relief, but you're still in pain—why? In this episode of the Empowered Wellness series, we uncover the hidden reasons behind persistent post-surgical pain. Join Deb Timmerman, RN DAIS, HMCT, ARCB, Susie Marsh, LBSW and professional organizer, and Lindsay Vertalka, MSPT, as they explore how the brain, emotions, and nervous system play a crucial role in pain perception. 

Learn why healing isn’t just about tissue repair and discover practical strategies to retrain your body and mind for lasting relief. If you're frustrated by ongoing pain after surgery, this episode is a must-listen! 

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]]> You had surgery expecting relief, but you're still in pain—why? In this episode of the Empowered Wellness series, we uncover the hidden reasons behind persistent post-surgical pain. Join Deb Timmerman, RN DAIS, HMCT, ARCB, Susie Marsh, LBSW and professional organizer, and Lindsay Vertalka, MSPT, as they explore how the brain, emotions, and nervous system play a crucial role in pain perception. 

Learn why healing isn’t just about tissue repair and discover practical strategies to retrain your body and mind for lasting relief. If you're frustrated by ongoing pain after surgery, this episode is a must-listen! 

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]]> Buzzsprout-16733274 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0400 1344 3 5 full false Are My Thoughts and Feelings Causing My Pain? Are My Thoughts and Feelings Causing My Pain? In this episode of the Empowered Wellness series, we explore how thoughts, emotions, and past experiences influence physical pain. Our hosts—Deb Timmerman RN, DAIS, HMCT, ARCB, Susie Marsh, LBSW, and Lindsay Vertalka, MSPT discuss the science behind pain perception, the impact of stress and fear, and practical strategies to retrain the brain’s response to pain. Learn how cognitive reframing, movement, and complementary therapies can help you break the pain cycle and reclaim your well-being. 

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]]> In this episode of the Empowered Wellness series, we explore how thoughts, emotions, and past experiences influence physical pain. Our hosts—Deb Timmerman RN, DAIS, HMCT, ARCB, Susie Marsh, LBSW, and Lindsay Vertalka, MSPT discuss the science behind pain perception, the impact of stress and fear, and practical strategies to retrain the brain’s response to pain. Learn how cognitive reframing, movement, and complementary therapies can help you break the pain cycle and reclaim your well-being. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-16733268 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1626 3 4 full false The Impact of Stress and Anxiety on Pain and Healing The Impact of Stress and Anxiety on Pain and Healing In this episode of the Empowered Wellness Series, Deb Timmerman RN, Lindsay Vertalka MPT, and Susie Marsh LBSW discuss how chronic stress and anxiety affect the body’s ability to heal. Learn how the nervous system reacts to stress, why it can lead to pain and inflammation, and how small actions—like mindful breathing, movement, and reducing clutter—can help restore balance. Tune in for practical tools and real-life insights to empower your wellness journey! 

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]]> In this episode of the Empowered Wellness Series, Deb Timmerman RN, Lindsay Vertalka MPT, and Susie Marsh LBSW discuss how chronic stress and anxiety affect the body’s ability to heal. Learn how the nervous system reacts to stress, why it can lead to pain and inflammation, and how small actions—like mindful breathing, movement, and reducing clutter—can help restore balance. Tune in for practical tools and real-life insights to empower your wellness journey! 

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]]> Buzzsprout-16582597 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 1460 3 3 full false Taking a Holistic Approach to Health Taking a Holistic Approach to Health In this episode, we dive into the challenges practitioners face in today’s healthcare system, including time constraints and limited communication, which hinder holistic patient care. Our co-hosts—Deb Timmerman, RN, DAIS, HMCT, ARCB, Lindsay Vertalka, MPT, and Susie Marsh, LBSW discuss how holistic care emphasizes prevention, balance, and treating the whole person rather than just symptoms.

Discover actionable steps to integrate holistic practices into your life, improve communication with your healthcare providers, and reduce stress through self-help tools and integrative health practices. 

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]]> In this episode, we dive into the challenges practitioners face in today’s healthcare system, including time constraints and limited communication, which hinder holistic patient care. Our co-hosts—Deb Timmerman, RN, DAIS, HMCT, ARCB, Lindsay Vertalka, MPT, and Susie Marsh, LBSW discuss how holistic care emphasizes prevention, balance, and treating the whole person rather than just symptoms.

Discover actionable steps to integrate holistic practices into your life, improve communication with your healthcare providers, and reduce stress through self-help tools and integrative health practices. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-16582602 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 998 3 2 full false Welcome to the Empowered Wellness Series Welcome to the Empowered Wellness Series Meet three passionate clinicians—Lindsay Vertalka, MPT; Susie Marsh, LBSW; and Deb Timmerman, RN, DAIS, HMCT, ARCB come together to guide you on a journey toward greater well-being. In this special pre-episode, we’ll introduce ourselves, share our unique paths in healthcare, and explain why we are committed to helping you reclaim control over your health. We believe that true wellness isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about addressing the mind, body, and spirit through simple, practical tools and empowering knowledge. Join us as we collaborate to offer expert insights, stories, and strategies designed to help you reduce stress, manage pain, and thrive in today’s chaotic world. Whether you’re struggling with health challenges or seeking a better balance in life, this series is your gateway to empowered healing. Let’s get started! 

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]]> Meet three passionate clinicians—Lindsay Vertalka, MPT; Susie Marsh, LBSW; and Deb Timmerman, RN, DAIS, HMCT, ARCB come together to guide you on a journey toward greater well-being. In this special pre-episode, we’ll introduce ourselves, share our unique paths in healthcare, and explain why we are committed to helping you reclaim control over your health. We believe that true wellness isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about addressing the mind, body, and spirit through simple, practical tools and empowering knowledge. Join us as we collaborate to offer expert insights, stories, and strategies designed to help you reduce stress, manage pain, and thrive in today’s chaotic world. Whether you’re struggling with health challenges or seeking a better balance in life, this series is your gateway to empowered healing. Let’s get started! 

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]]> Buzzsprout-16574917 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500 553 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, burnout, overwhelm, anxiety 3 1 full false Goals: Working with the End in Mind Goals: Working with the End in Mind Guest Lisa Fisher helps us wrap the 52 Practical Tools for Less Stress in Life series talking about strategies and hacks for successful goal setting. If you're thinking about where you want to go next year, or five years down the road, be sure to tune in. 

She's the owner of Lisa Fisher and Associates. Lisa provides customized training and coaching packages focused on professional growth and development. She specializes in maximizing productivity, focusing on priorities and leadership. Her goal is to help her clients achieve their definition of success by providing the tools, resources and accountability to get there.

She's a principal investor of the Lansing, Michigan Keller Williams franchise and provides coaching and training to CFOs and business leaders with Keller Williams International across the US and Canada. Lisa has a strong foundational platform for helping others. She is also the founder and co-host of Adventures in Business, a podcast where Lansing Michigan based entrepreneurs and nonprofits shamelessly plug themselves and their business.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> Guest Lisa Fisher helps us wrap the 52 Practical Tools for Less Stress in Life series talking about strategies and hacks for successful goal setting. If you're thinking about where you want to go next year, or five years down the road, be sure to tune in. 

She's the owner of Lisa Fisher and Associates. Lisa provides customized training and coaching packages focused on professional growth and development. She specializes in maximizing productivity, focusing on priorities and leadership. Her goal is to help her clients achieve their definition of success by providing the tools, resources and accountability to get there.

She's a principal investor of the Lansing, Michigan Keller Williams franchise and provides coaching and training to CFOs and business leaders with Keller Williams International across the US and Canada. Lisa has a strong foundational platform for helping others. She is also the founder and co-host of Adventures in Business, a podcast where Lansing Michigan based entrepreneurs and nonprofits shamelessly plug themselves and their business.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11961139 Sun, 01 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500 1621 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 52 full false EP 51: Tools to Create a Strong Relationship EP 51: Tools to Create a Strong Relationship Our goal is to give you tools and strategies to help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Our guests today are Dr. Hollie Brown and her partner Keegan O'Guedes.

Our topic today is forging a heart-based relationship with your partner.  We speak with Dr Hollie and Keegan about using HeartMath tools together to deal with rapid change and post-pandemic stress and explore the benefits of using this amazing tool as a couple.

Keegan is a music producer, audio engineer, and DJ among many titles. He was born in Ontario and now lives in Fredericton, New Brunswick. His time in the music industry so far has led him to working with such brands as Netflix and McDonald's.  Keegan has spent many years working with recording artists, one on one, to help them develop their music.

Dr. Hollie is a Family Chiropractic practicing in Fredericton. She believes we're all born with the innate intelligence within us and has a passion for helping people heal and thrive from the inside out. Her practice focuses on perinatal, pediatric, and women's health. While attending chiropractic school in Toronto, she met her best friend and partner Keegan. Today they enjoy traveling spending time in nature camping and practicing yoga. 

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Our guests today are Dr. Hollie Brown and her partner Keegan O'Guedes.

Our topic today is forging a heart-based relationship with your partner.  We speak with Dr Hollie and Keegan about using HeartMath tools together to deal with rapid change and post-pandemic stress and explore the benefits of using this amazing tool as a couple.

Keegan is a music producer, audio engineer, and DJ among many titles. He was born in Ontario and now lives in Fredericton, New Brunswick. His time in the music industry so far has led him to working with such brands as Netflix and McDonald's.  Keegan has spent many years working with recording artists, one on one, to help them develop their music.

Dr. Hollie is a Family Chiropractic practicing in Fredericton. She believes we're all born with the innate intelligence within us and has a passion for helping people heal and thrive from the inside out. Her practice focuses on perinatal, pediatric, and women's health. While attending chiropractic school in Toronto, she met her best friend and partner Keegan. Today they enjoy traveling spending time in nature camping and practicing yoga. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11860156 Mon, 12 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0500 1397 relationships, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, work-life balance 2 51 full false EP 50: How to Decrease Holiday Clutter EP 50: How to Decrease Holiday Clutter Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

 Kim Sneath joined us to take about the stress of holiday clutter. Don't miss her tips for clutter-free gift giving and reducing holiday overwhelm. 


About Kim: She is a Breakthrough Coach & Clutter Specialist.  She helps men and women eliminate overwhelm and get unstuck, by taking simple steps to achieve their goals and take control of their lives with ease.


She is a Certified Master Freedom Facilitator guiding every day people to unlock their potential for more; more clarity, more joy, and more freedom!!  Using powerful mindset and reframing tools, She helps her clients to breakthrough their limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging perspectives, that hold them back, releasing them from years of struggle. She has been inspiring her clients since 2007, to greater possibilities in their lifestyles and with their homes, families, and careers.



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 Kim Sneath joined us to take about the stress of holiday clutter. Don't miss her tips for clutter-free gift giving and reducing holiday overwhelm. 


About Kim: She is a Breakthrough Coach & Clutter Specialist.  She helps men and women eliminate overwhelm and get unstuck, by taking simple steps to achieve their goals and take control of their lives with ease.


She is a Certified Master Freedom Facilitator guiding every day people to unlock their potential for more; more clarity, more joy, and more freedom!!  Using powerful mindset and reframing tools, She helps her clients to breakthrough their limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging perspectives, that hold them back, releasing them from years of struggle. She has been inspiring her clients since 2007, to greater possibilities in their lifestyles and with their homes, families, and careers.



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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11823010 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 07:00:00 -0500 1237 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 50 full false EP49: Finding Gratitude in Difficult Times EP49: Finding Gratitude in Difficult Times Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

This episode's guest is Gael Wood.  Gael has over 25 years of experience in the massage and spa industry. She has an immeasurable amount of knowledge and expertise in the art of growing and maintaining a thriving massage & spa business and now concentrates on coaching, and teaching in the areas of marketing, business start up, online business creation, customer service and spa services.


Gael was inducted into the World Massage Hall of Fame and featured as a Massage Magazine All-Star in 2019. She is the co-host and co-founder of the Global Wellness Professionals Marketing Summits and creator of the Massage and Spa Marketing Content Clubs, Author of 10 eBooks, over 40 Online courses, and the Elevate Mastermind. Gael is the author of The Gratitude Habit Journal 30 Days of Gratefulness During Difficult Times. In this episode Gael shares her story and how she built her gratitude habits. 





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This episode's guest is Gael Wood.  Gael has over 25 years of experience in the massage and spa industry. She has an immeasurable amount of knowledge and expertise in the art of growing and maintaining a thriving massage & spa business and now concentrates on coaching, and teaching in the areas of marketing, business start up, online business creation, customer service and spa services.


Gael was inducted into the World Massage Hall of Fame and featured as a Massage Magazine All-Star in 2019. She is the co-host and co-founder of the Global Wellness Professionals Marketing Summits and creator of the Massage and Spa Marketing Content Clubs, Author of 10 eBooks, over 40 Online courses, and the Elevate Mastermind. Gael is the author of The Gratitude Habit Journal 30 Days of Gratefulness During Difficult Times. In this episode Gael shares her story and how she built her gratitude habits. 





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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11814704 Mon, 05 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0500 1083 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 49 full false EP. 48: Exercising your Gratitude Muscle can Make you Mentally Strong Guest:Sharon Saraga Walters EP. 48: Exercising your Gratitude Muscle can Make you Mentally Strong Guest:Sharon Saraga Walters
Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

This episode's guest is Sharon Saraga-Walters, Sharon has spent the past 35 years in the health and wellness world. After graduating with a BS in Health Promotions, she launched a business as a Personal Fitness Trainer, then trained to become a Massage Therapist and is now an author and gratitude coach.



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Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

This episode's guest is Sharon Saraga-Walters, Sharon has spent the past 35 years in the health and wellness world. After graduating with a BS in Health Promotions, she launched a business as a Personal Fitness Trainer, then trained to become a Massage Therapist and is now an author and gratitude coach.



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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11736513 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1173 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 48 full false EP: 47 Guest Keenan Hart Using Texting and Positivity for Mental Health Support EP: 47 Guest Keenan Hart Using Texting and Positivity for Mental Health Support Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Entrepreneur and mental health advocate Keenan Hart has a passion for impacting those around him with positivity.  He is the co-founder of FRANSiS, a mental wellness company, Keenan and his team have found a way to weaponize text messages for the power of good by interrupting your day in a positive way with support and encouragement.

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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Entrepreneur and mental health advocate Keenan Hart has a passion for impacting those around him with positivity.  He is the co-founder of FRANSiS, a mental wellness company, Keenan and his team have found a way to weaponize text messages for the power of good by interrupting your day in a positive way with support and encouragement.

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11716957 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0500 1711 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 47 full false EP 46: Hear a Photographer's Journey from Deep Sleep to Gratitude EP 46: Hear a Photographer's Journey from Deep Sleep to Gratitude Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Gail Howarth, a long-time resident of West Michigan, is a storyteller and award-winning photographer joins is for a candid conversation on gratitude's role in healing. 

Gail’s early work focused on her first love, nature. Her landscapes invite the viewer to take a break from the busyness of daily life. She hopes observers of her photos will experience a sense of calm, peace, or serenity. 

More recently, Gail has become interested in people, their stories, what divides us, and how to build bridges between those with vastly different backgrounds and belief systems. Gail’s ArtPrize project, A Time to Heal, and The Gratitude Project By Lakehouse Photo explore this concept in words and portraiture. She believes that to heal the divisiveness present in our society today, we must start by identifying and sharing our most common bonds. Only then will constructive conversations occur.

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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Gail Howarth, a long-time resident of West Michigan, is a storyteller and award-winning photographer joins is for a candid conversation on gratitude's role in healing. 

Gail’s early work focused on her first love, nature. Her landscapes invite the viewer to take a break from the busyness of daily life. She hopes observers of her photos will experience a sense of calm, peace, or serenity. 

More recently, Gail has become interested in people, their stories, what divides us, and how to build bridges between those with vastly different backgrounds and belief systems. Gail’s ArtPrize project, A Time to Heal, and The Gratitude Project By Lakehouse Photo explore this concept in words and portraiture. She believes that to heal the divisiveness present in our society today, we must start by identifying and sharing our most common bonds. Only then will constructive conversations occur.

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11640838 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 18:00:00 -0500 1273 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 46 full false EP 45: Can Gratitude Really Interrupt the Stress We Are Feeling? EP 45: Can Gratitude Really Interrupt the Stress We Are Feeling? Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In the month of November, we are exploring the roles gratitude plays in stress and wellbeing. In this episode, we discuss the psychological, physical, and social benefits of gratitude. Are you ready to make gratitude a priority in your life?

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In the month of November, we are exploring the roles gratitude plays in stress and wellbeing. In this episode, we discuss the psychological, physical, and social benefits of gratitude. Are you ready to make gratitude a priority in your life?

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11639752 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 675 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 45 full false EP: 44 Six Concrete Steps to Beat Stress EP: 44 Six Concrete Steps to Beat Stress Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode we share the 6 concrete steps we take our clients through to experience less stress in life. 

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

 

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In this episode we share the 6 concrete steps we take our clients through to experience less stress in life. 

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11600797 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1193 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 44 full false EP 43: Shiatsu Massage for Stress Relief with Guest Raissa Chernushenko EP 43: Shiatsu Massage for Stress Relief with Guest Raissa Chernushenko Our guest this episode is Raissa Chernushenko a certified shiatsu massage therapist. She has been certified since 1994, and now offers an expansive list of holistic services and family wellness classes. She encourages her clients to regulate, and tune into their own bodies to achieve greater well-being. Her business Hand to Heart Being, promotes a threefold approach to health that addresses connecting through touch, ecologically conscious living, and healing practices. She feels strongly about the need to promote compassion through the Healthy Touch within our relationships from infancy through the senior years

In this episode Raissa shares what shiatsu is, how it differs from the massage we get at the spa, and how it can help us release and heal.

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living from the heart.  

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]]> Our guest this episode is Raissa Chernushenko a certified shiatsu massage therapist. She has been certified since 1994, and now offers an expansive list of holistic services and family wellness classes. She encourages her clients to regulate, and tune into their own bodies to achieve greater well-being. Her business Hand to Heart Being, promotes a threefold approach to health that addresses connecting through touch, ecologically conscious living, and healing practices. She feels strongly about the need to promote compassion through the Healthy Touch within our relationships from infancy through the senior years

In this episode Raissa shares what shiatsu is, how it differs from the massage we get at the spa, and how it can help us release and heal.

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living from the heart.  

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11522669 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1211 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 43 full false EP 42: How to Have Less Stress with a Job or Career Change with Sarah-Jane VandenBerg EP 42: How to Have Less Stress with a Job or Career Change with Sarah-Jane VandenBerg Our guest is Sarah-Jane VandenBerg, a Career Coach on a mission to bring honesty, truth and joy to the world of careers.  She is a Certified Career Development Practitioner and a Holistic Narrative Career Professional with over 25 years of experience working with career decision makers and job seekers. She helps people move through confusion, despair and anxiety individuals have around work, and helps them feel relief and reassurance about their career plans and get the results they desire.  

She has a book, Lost & Found: An Adult’s Guide to Empowering Teens to Make Their Best Career Decisions coming out later this year.

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living from the heart.  

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]]> Our guest is Sarah-Jane VandenBerg, a Career Coach on a mission to bring honesty, truth and joy to the world of careers.  She is a Certified Career Development Practitioner and a Holistic Narrative Career Professional with over 25 years of experience working with career decision makers and job seekers. She helps people move through confusion, despair and anxiety individuals have around work, and helps them feel relief and reassurance about their career plans and get the results they desire.  

She has a book, Lost & Found: An Adult’s Guide to Empowering Teens to Make Their Best Career Decisions coming out later this year.

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living from the heart.  

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11493603 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1918 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 42 full false EP 41: Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence with Susan Omilian, JD EP 41: Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence with Susan Omilian, JD Susan Omilian, JD is an attorney, award-winning author, motivational speaker and recognized national expert who has advocated to end violence against women for the past forty years. 

In the 1970s, she founded a rape crisis center and represented battered women in divorce proceedings in the early 1980s. She litigated sex discrimination cases including helping to articulate the legal concept that made sexual harassment illegal in the 1990s. With the death of her nineteen-year-old niece Maggie, who was shot and killed in October 1999 by her ex-boyfriend, Susan’s work became more personal and immediate. 

Today, Susan is the originator and facilitator of My Avenging Angel Workshops based on the idea that “living well is the best revenge” that have helped hundreds of women who have been abused to take the journey from victim to survivor to thriver.

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living from the heart.  

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]]> Susan Omilian, JD is an attorney, award-winning author, motivational speaker and recognized national expert who has advocated to end violence against women for the past forty years. 

In the 1970s, she founded a rape crisis center and represented battered women in divorce proceedings in the early 1980s. She litigated sex discrimination cases including helping to articulate the legal concept that made sexual harassment illegal in the 1990s. With the death of her nineteen-year-old niece Maggie, who was shot and killed in October 1999 by her ex-boyfriend, Susan’s work became more personal and immediate. 

Today, Susan is the originator and facilitator of My Avenging Angel Workshops based on the idea that “living well is the best revenge” that have helped hundreds of women who have been abused to take the journey from victim to survivor to thriver.

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living from the heart.  

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11456050 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400 1539 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 41 full false EP 40: Guest - Cora Naylor - Releasing Negative Emotions EP 40: Guest - Cora Naylor - Releasing Negative Emotions Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Our guest is Cora Naylor, Emotion Code practitioner. Join the conversation of about how trapped emotions can hold you back from living your best life. 

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Our guest is Cora Naylor, Emotion Code practitioner. Join the conversation of about how trapped emotions can hold you back from living your best life. 

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11392151 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 19:00:00 -0400 969 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 40 full false EP 39: Listener Questions About Stress EP 39: Listener Questions About Stress Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode we answer questions submitted by podcast listeners around the stress in their lives. 

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode we answer questions submitted by podcast listeners around the stress in their lives. 

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11372008 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1059 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 39 full false EP: 38: Stress and Seasonal Transitions EP: 38: Stress and Seasonal Transitions Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode we discussed the challenges of seasonal transitions and ways to transition from one season to another with ease.  

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode we discussed the challenges of seasonal transitions and ways to transition from one season to another with ease.  

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11325490 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1038 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 38 full false Ep: 37 Mindfulness Diminishes Stress Ep: 37 Mindfulness Diminishes Stress Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode we discussed how mindfulness can help you connect to your body, process emotions and decrease stress. 

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode we discussed how mindfulness can help you connect to your body, process emotions and decrease stress. 

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11298070 Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400 663 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 37 full false EP 36: Re-Ignite your Creativity EP 36: Re-Ignite your Creativity Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Our guest is Faigie Kobre, a former early childhood educator and high-end portrait photographer. Faigie switched careers in her 50's to become an elementary school art teacher. She also got very into art herself particularly alcohol inks and teaches women how to reignite their creativity through this magical medium. Faigie is passionate about helping women who don't feel artistic, tap into the healing nature of art.


Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Our guest is Faigie Kobre, a former early childhood educator and high-end portrait photographer. Faigie switched careers in her 50's to become an elementary school art teacher. She also got very into art herself particularly alcohol inks and teaches women how to reignite their creativity through this magical medium. Faigie is passionate about helping women who don't feel artistic, tap into the healing nature of art.


Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11242550 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1505 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 36 full false EP 35: A Survivors Guide to Healing EP 35: A Survivors Guide to Healing Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Our guest is Shenandoah Chefalo. Shenandoah Chefalo is a graduate of Michigan State University (holding a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science), a Core Essentials Graduate from Coach U, a Certified Law of Attraction Advanced Practitioner, a member of the National Speakers Association, and author of Garbage Bag Suitcase the true story of her dysfunctional journey through a childhood with neglectful, drug-and alcohol addicted parents.

Shen wrote a memoir about her child and time in foster care after realizing her story could help others heal and create awareness about the broken foster care system. Now, Shen works to help organizations understand why trauma awareness is vital to changing the way we do business and helping to promote equitable access for all children. 

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Our guest is Shenandoah Chefalo. Shenandoah Chefalo is a graduate of Michigan State University (holding a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science), a Core Essentials Graduate from Coach U, a Certified Law of Attraction Advanced Practitioner, a member of the National Speakers Association, and author of Garbage Bag Suitcase the true story of her dysfunctional journey through a childhood with neglectful, drug-and alcohol addicted parents.

Shen wrote a memoir about her child and time in foster care after realizing her story could help others heal and create awareness about the broken foster care system. Now, Shen works to help organizations understand why trauma awareness is vital to changing the way we do business and helping to promote equitable access for all children. 

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11195484 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1849 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 35 full false EP 33: Brain Changes from Burnout EP 33: Brain Changes from Burnout Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Burnout makes us feel physically and mentally exhausted. Research shows it affects our body on the cellular level. Tune in to learn how long hours and burnout change the way your brain works.

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Burnout makes us feel physically and mentally exhausted. Research shows it affects our body on the cellular level. Tune in to learn how long hours and burnout change the way your brain works.

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11159049 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 05:00:00 -0400 967 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 34 full false EP 33: The Dis-Ease of Busy-ness - Managing an Overloaded Schedule EP 33: The Dis-Ease of Busy-ness - Managing an Overloaded Schedule Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Busy-ness is not a badge of honor, even though society thinks that busy equals successful. Check out this episode for helpful tips and tools for creating a schedule that is manageable.

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Busy-ness is not a badge of honor, even though society thinks that busy equals successful. Check out this episode for helpful tips and tools for creating a schedule that is manageable.

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11113110 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1112 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 33 full false EP 32: Tips and Tools for Less Stressful Social Media & Email Experiences EP 32: Tips and Tools for Less Stressful Social Media & Email Experiences Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode we share tips and tools for less stressful social media time and managing your email inbox.

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode we share tips and tools for less stressful social media time and managing your email inbox.

Co-hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11075373 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1437 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 32 full false EP 31: The Pressure Free Method with Elle Ingalls EP 31: The Pressure Free Method with Elle Ingalls Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Elle Ingalls, author of Pressure-Free Parenting: The Ten-Second Solution to Less Stress and Anxiety for High-Achieving Families is our guest this week. 

Elle is an international speaker, coach, professional violinist, conductor and founder of Pressure-Free Living. A former member of the Forbes Coaches Council, she has coached thousands of people from age 10 to 80. 


She holds a Bachelor of Musical Arts, a Master of Music, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan where she was the first woman admitted to the orchestral conducting program. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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Elle Ingalls, author of Pressure-Free Parenting: The Ten-Second Solution to Less Stress and Anxiety for High-Achieving Families is our guest this week. 

Elle is an international speaker, coach, professional violinist, conductor and founder of Pressure-Free Living. A former member of the Forbes Coaches Council, she has coached thousands of people from age 10 to 80. 


She holds a Bachelor of Musical Arts, a Master of Music, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan where she was the first woman admitted to the orchestral conducting program. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11047230 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1800 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 31 full false Ep 29: Is Stress Affecting Your Sleep? Ep 29: Is Stress Affecting Your Sleep? Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode we talk about three factors that impact the ability to get great sleep: Sleep apnea, over activated stress response, and having a sleep routine. If you're having trouble falling or staying asleep this episode is for you!

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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In this episode we talk about three factors that impact the ability to get great sleep: Sleep apnea, over activated stress response, and having a sleep routine. If you're having trouble falling or staying asleep this episode is for you!

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-11004595 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0400 977 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 29 full false EP 28: Building a Social Support System with Melissa Randall EP 28: Building a Social Support System with Melissa Randall Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Our guest Melissa Randall of Intentional Hope joins us for a discussion on building a social support system. Melissa is the founder of Intentional Hope, a personal growth and leadership development organization geared toward empowering women. She opened the door to Studio Hope in Charlotte, MI in November 2021. 

She worked in medical administration positions for over 25 years, managing a large Orthopedic Group and a multidisciplinary provider group, providing ancillary services to residents in Michigan nursing home facilities. She believes in servant leadership and is a John Maxwell Certified Leadership team member. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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Our guest Melissa Randall of Intentional Hope joins us for a discussion on building a social support system. Melissa is the founder of Intentional Hope, a personal growth and leadership development organization geared toward empowering women. She opened the door to Studio Hope in Charlotte, MI in November 2021. 

She worked in medical administration positions for over 25 years, managing a large Orthopedic Group and a multidisciplinary provider group, providing ancillary services to residents in Michigan nursing home facilities. She believes in servant leadership and is a John Maxwell Certified Leadership team member. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10960771 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400 941 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 28 full false EP. 27: Is your body's energy system running like a finely tuned engine or like its stuck in rush hour traffic? EP. 27: Is your body's energy system running like a finely tuned engine or like its stuck in rush hour traffic? Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode we explore the body's energy system and heart brain communication. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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In this episode we explore the body's energy system and heart brain communication. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10908199 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0400 891 full false EP 26: The Benefits of Emotional Freedom Technique for Stress EP 26: The Benefits of Emotional Freedom Technique for Stress Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode we continue our series on mind body therapies that we have found helpful in our healing journeys.  In this episode we explore Emotional Freedom Technique. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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In this episode we continue our series on mind body therapies that we have found helpful in our healing journeys.  In this episode we explore Emotional Freedom Technique. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10876485 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400 895 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 26 full false EP 25: Benefits of Massage Therapy for Stress EP 25: Benefits of Massage Therapy for Stress Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode we continue our series on mind body therapies that we have found helpful in our healing journeys. We feature Michele Arsenault, RMT, to discussed how massage therapy works and how it reduces stress.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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In this episode we continue our series on mind body therapies that we have found helpful in our healing journeys. We feature Michele Arsenault, RMT, to discussed how massage therapy works and how it reduces stress.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10836350 Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1049 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 25 full false EP 24 Mind Body Connections Through Hypnotherapy, Feat. Michele Duncan EP 24 Mind Body Connections Through Hypnotherapy, Feat. Michele Duncan Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode we continue our series on mind body therapies that we have found helpful in our healing journeys. We feature Michele Duncan, Certified Hypnotherapist, to discuss how hypnotherapy works and how it reduces stress. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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In this episode we continue our series on mind body therapies that we have found helpful in our healing journeys. We feature Michele Duncan, Certified Hypnotherapist, to discuss how hypnotherapy works and how it reduces stress. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10794501 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400 1142 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 24 full false EP 23: Mind Body Connections Through TaiChi Easy EP 23: Mind Body Connections Through TaiChi Easy Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode we start discussing healing modalities and practices that have been helpful to us in our stress mastery journey. This episode, we talk about the origins and benefits of Taichi Easy, Deb is a Certified Taichi Easy Practice Leader. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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In this episode we start discussing healing modalities and practices that have been helpful to us in our stress mastery journey. This episode, we talk about the origins and benefits of Taichi Easy, Deb is a Certified Taichi Easy Practice Leader. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in Canada, click here. To take the Stress and Wellbeing Assessment in the US, click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10753022 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400 785 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 23 full false EP: 22 Stories that Help Us Heal or Keep Us Stuck EP: 22 Stories that Help Us Heal or Keep Us Stuck Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode how the stories we tell define us. The can help us heal or stay stuck depending on the labels we apply. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series mentioned in the podcasts? click here. 

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In this episode how the stories we tell define us. The can help us heal or stay stuck depending on the labels we apply. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series mentioned in the podcasts? click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10712248 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400 852 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 22 full false Bonus Ep. 5 Mental Health Advocacy Using Personal Experience Bonus Ep. 5 Mental Health Advocacy Using Personal Experience Lisa Zarcone is an author of her memoir “The Unspoken Truth”.  She is a Child & Mental Health Advocate and a Blogger on her website – www.lisazarcone.net. 

As the Massachusetts National Ambassador NAASCA (National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse) she uses her title and personal story as a platform to speak about child abuse and mental health and suicide prevention.  

Lisa has conducted many workshops geared toward these strong subjects and she shares positive ways to work towards healing, forgiveness and overall well being.    Being mentally healthy is so important in all aspects of your life – professional & personal.

Lisa is a voice for the voiceless.  Her vigorous career includes countless podcast interviews, TV Appearances, Radio Interviews & DJ Spotlights, and multiple Newspaper Articles. 

You can also find Lisa on NAASCA Blog Talk Radio “Stop Child Abuse Now” as a panel host.

In June 2021 Lisa received The Heroine Award from the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) --  This award is in recognition of all the work she does out in the community.  The Unsung Heroines of MA.



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As the Massachusetts National Ambassador NAASCA (National Association of Adult Survivors of Child Abuse) she uses her title and personal story as a platform to speak about child abuse and mental health and suicide prevention.  

Lisa has conducted many workshops geared toward these strong subjects and she shares positive ways to work towards healing, forgiveness and overall well being.    Being mentally healthy is so important in all aspects of your life – professional & personal.

Lisa is a voice for the voiceless.  Her vigorous career includes countless podcast interviews, TV Appearances, Radio Interviews & DJ Spotlights, and multiple Newspaper Articles. 

You can also find Lisa on NAASCA Blog Talk Radio “Stop Child Abuse Now” as a panel host.

In June 2021 Lisa received The Heroine Award from the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) --  This award is in recognition of all the work she does out in the community.  The Unsung Heroines of MA.



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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10712386 Tue, 31 May 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1169 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 0 full false EP 21: Stress and Mental Health EP 21: Stress and Mental Health Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode we explore the relationship between managing stress and mental health. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series mentioned in the podcasts? click here. 

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In this episode we explore the relationship between managing stress and mental health. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series mentioned in the podcasts? click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10674097 Tue, 24 May 2022 13:00:00 -0400 666 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 21 full false EP 20: How to have Less Stressful Communications EP 20: How to have Less Stressful Communications Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

This podcast is all about less stressful communications. We talk about the energetics of communication, barriers to sending and receiving clear communications, and how to make sure we send the messages we intend.   

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series mentioned in the podcasts? click here. 

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This podcast is all about less stressful communications. We talk about the energetics of communication, barriers to sending and receiving clear communications, and how to make sure we send the messages we intend.   

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series mentioned in the podcasts? click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10639755 Wed, 18 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400 940 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 20 full false BONUS EP 4: Dr. Jeep Naum & Vanessa Naum: Taking the Stress Out of Marriage BONUS EP 4: Dr. Jeep Naum & Vanessa Naum: Taking the Stress Out of Marriage Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best. Our bonus podcast guests are Dr. George (Jeep) Naum and his wife Vanessa Naum.

Dr. Jeep has been a physician for 31 years and a marriage coach for 27. Since 2019, he and his wife Vanessa had been specializing in physician marriage coaching. As a married physician and coach, he has mixed his passion for coaching doctors and helping them find love and a deeper connection in their marriage and career life. Dr. Jeep has been featured on many online podcasts and is a regular contributor to Physician Outlook Magazine. He is the author of What's Forever For: A Physician's Guide to Everlasting Love and Success in Marriage.

Vanessa, MBA is a sex and relationship coach trained in a philosophy that is a holistic and loving approach to sex and relationship coaching. Her approach invites people to move beyond shame, clarify their needs and boundaries, live emotionally connected in a radically embodied lives, and experienced the joy and satisfaction of great sex and authentic relationships.

Like Dr Jeep, she's passionate about helping married couples live their marriages full potential, particularly since her first marriage ended in divorce. From that experience, she expertly brings knowledge and perspective of what it's like to be in a marriage that isn't working.

Tune in as they share some great insights on reducing the stress in your marriage.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. click here. Interested in the Masterclass Series mentioned in the podcasts? click here. 

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]]> Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best. Our bonus podcast guests are Dr. George (Jeep) Naum and his wife Vanessa Naum.

Dr. Jeep has been a physician for 31 years and a marriage coach for 27. Since 2019, he and his wife Vanessa had been specializing in physician marriage coaching. As a married physician and coach, he has mixed his passion for coaching doctors and helping them find love and a deeper connection in their marriage and career life. Dr. Jeep has been featured on many online podcasts and is a regular contributor to Physician Outlook Magazine. He is the author of What's Forever For: A Physician's Guide to Everlasting Love and Success in Marriage.

Vanessa, MBA is a sex and relationship coach trained in a philosophy that is a holistic and loving approach to sex and relationship coaching. Her approach invites people to move beyond shame, clarify their needs and boundaries, live emotionally connected in a radically embodied lives, and experienced the joy and satisfaction of great sex and authentic relationships.

Like Dr Jeep, she's passionate about helping married couples live their marriages full potential, particularly since her first marriage ended in divorce. From that experience, she expertly brings knowledge and perspective of what it's like to be in a marriage that isn't working.

Tune in as they share some great insights on reducing the stress in your marriage.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. click here. Interested in the Masterclass Series mentioned in the podcasts? click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10601501 Thu, 12 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400 2067 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 0 full false EP 19: The Stress of Marriages and Family Partnerships EP 19: The Stress of Marriages and Family Partnerships Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Dr Jeep Naum and his wife Vanessa, relationship coaches to married physicians taped a bonus podcast with us this week, that will release later this month. In this episode, we shared a few of their wisdom nuggets and talk about the carry-over effect of marriage and partner relationship issues on kids. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series mentioned in the podcasts? click here. 

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Dr Jeep Naum and his wife Vanessa, relationship coaches to married physicians taped a bonus podcast with us this week, that will release later this month. In this episode, we shared a few of their wisdom nuggets and talk about the carry-over effect of marriage and partner relationship issues on kids. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series mentioned in the podcasts? click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10598828 Wed, 11 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400 961 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 19 full false EP 18: The Rising Toll of Workplace Stress EP 18: The Rising Toll of Workplace Stress Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

The human and monetary cost of workplace stress is rising exponentially. In this episode, we'll talk about the problem, and make the case for why employers and entrepreneurs should consider adding stress management tools to their mental wellness programs. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series mentioned in the podcasts? click here. 

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The human and monetary cost of workplace stress is rising exponentially. In this episode, we'll talk about the problem, and make the case for why employers and entrepreneurs should consider adding stress management tools to their mental wellness programs. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series mentioned in the podcasts? click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10550745 Wed, 04 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400 1025 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 18 full false EP: 17 The Benefits of Earthing for Stress Relief EP: 17 The Benefits of Earthing for Stress Relief Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode, we talk about the benefits of earthing or grounding for stress relief.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series mentioned in the podcasts? click here. 

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In this episode, we talk about the benefits of earthing or grounding for stress relief.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series mentioned in the podcasts? click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10501875 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400 803 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 17 full false EP 16: Human Design and Your Stress Experience EP 16: Human Design and Your Stress Experience Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode, we talk about two Chinese medicine practices, Human Design and Facial Reading, and the clues both can give to help understand and manage stress experiences.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series mentioned in the podcasts? click here. 

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In this episode, we talk about two Chinese medicine practices, Human Design and Facial Reading, and the clues both can give to help understand and manage stress experiences.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers, and certified stress educators, who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series mentioned in the podcasts? click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10464636 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400 732 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm full false EP 15: Five Stress Responses Everyone Experiences EP 15: Five Stress Responses Everyone Experiences Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode, we talk about the five common stress responses: Flight, flight, freeze, faint and fawn, and share descriptions of what each looks like in real life. Is procrastination a stress response? Find out in this episode!

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In this episode, we talk about the five common stress responses: Flight, flight, freeze, faint and fawn, and share descriptions of what each looks like in real life. Is procrastination a stress response? Find out in this episode!

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10418245 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400 1039 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 15 full false EP 14: Are You at Risk for Compassion Fatigue? EP 14: Are You at Risk for Compassion Fatigue? Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Compassion fatigue is the state of physical and emotional exhaustion leading to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others. In this episode, we talk about compassion fatigue as a response to constant stress without recharge. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

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Compassion fatigue is the state of physical and emotional exhaustion leading to a diminished ability to empathize or feel compassion for others. In this episode, we talk about compassion fatigue as a response to constant stress without recharge. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10382923 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400 802 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 14 full false EP 13: The Gap and Gain Approach to Stress Management EP 13: The Gap and Gain Approach to Stress Management Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode, we share our perspective on the Gap and Gain approach to stress. The concept was developed by Dan Sullivan and shared in a book he co-authored with Benjamin Hardy, PhD. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

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In this episode, we share our perspective on the Gap and Gain approach to stress. The concept was developed by Dan Sullivan and shared in a book he co-authored with Benjamin Hardy, PhD. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10345893 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0400 789 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 13 full false Bonus Ep 3: A Functional Medicine Approach to Stress Bonus Ep 3: A Functional Medicine Approach to Stress Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this bonus episode, Dr. Laura DeCesaris joins us to talk about stress and its hormonal effects, and why getting to the root cause of stress issues is so beneficial for health.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

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In this bonus episode, Dr. Laura DeCesaris joins us to talk about stress and its hormonal effects, and why getting to the root cause of stress issues is so beneficial for health.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

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]]> Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10328283 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0400 1143 full false EP 12: Positive Childhood Experience Protect Adult Mental Health EP 12: Positive Childhood Experience Protect Adult Mental Health Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Last week, we cracked the door open on early experiences and their influence from a negative lens. In this episode, we're going to share more about positive experiences and their power to help kids grow up to be healthy adults.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

 


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Last week, we cracked the door open on early experiences and their influence from a negative lens. In this episode, we're going to share more about positive experiences and their power to help kids grow up to be healthy adults.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

 


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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10292718 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0400 876 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm full false EP. 11: The Early Experiences that Shape our Sensing, Feeling, Thinking Brain EP. 11: The Early Experiences that Shape our Sensing, Feeling, Thinking Brain Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode, we talk about early life experiences and their influence on how our brain senses threats, kicks into survival mode and thinks its way through problems.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

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In this episode, we talk about early life experiences and their influence on how our brain senses threats, kicks into survival mode and thinks its way through problems.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10256709 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0400 683 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 11 full false EP 10: The Power of Our Breath EP 10: The Power of Our Breath Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode, we talk about the power of the breath in helping to control stress.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

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In this episode, we talk about the power of the breath in helping to control stress.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10206421 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0500 800 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 10 full false Ep. 9: Synchronizing for Optimal Functioning Ep. 9: Synchronizing for Optimal Functioning Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode, we share the concept of coherence; a state in which the mind, body, heart and emotions are in sync. Coherence allows body systems to work better together. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

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In this episode, we share the concept of coherence; a state in which the mind, body, heart and emotions are in sync. Coherence allows body systems to work better together. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10161716 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0500 616 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 9 full false Bonus Ep. 2 Building Resilience Through Personal Health Crisis Bonus Ep. 2 Building Resilience Through Personal Health Crisis Nicole Campbell BA, M.Ed., joins us for a bonus episode about her journey through necrotizing fasciitis. A better title for this podcast might be Positivity in the Face of Challenge and Suffering, 

Nicole is one of the most resilient people we know, and her story will inspire you. She is the poster child for physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual resilience. We know it will inspire you and maybe even teach you a few things. It did both for us.

You can connect with Nicole on Facebook or via email at myzebrajourney@gmail.com

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]]> Nicole Campbell BA, M.Ed., joins us for a bonus episode about her journey through necrotizing fasciitis. A better title for this podcast might be Positivity in the Face of Challenge and Suffering, 

Nicole is one of the most resilient people we know, and her story will inspire you. She is the poster child for physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual resilience. We know it will inspire you and maybe even teach you a few things. It did both for us.

You can connect with Nicole on Facebook or via email at myzebrajourney@gmail.com

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/blog Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10125706 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:00:00 -0500 1555 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 0 full false EP 8: Spiritual Resilience EP 8: Spiritual Resilience Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode, we discuss spiritual resilience, rounding out our series on the different domains of resilience. Confused about the difference between spirituality and religion? We've got you covered! 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

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In this episode, we discuss spiritual resilience, rounding out our series on the different domains of resilience. Confused about the difference between spirituality and religion? We've got you covered! 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10125142 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0500 1144 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 8 full false EP. 7: Emotional & Mental Resilience Regrouping After a Setback EP. 7: Emotional & Mental Resilience Regrouping After a Setback Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode, we explore mental and emotional resilience; the ability to bounce back during stressful and challenging times in life.    

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

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In this episode, we explore mental and emotional resilience; the ability to bounce back during stressful and challenging times in life.    

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10080917 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0500 901 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 7 full false EP 6: Does Your Body's Internal Battery Need Jumper Cables? EP 6: Does Your Body's Internal Battery Need Jumper Cables? Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode, we explore physical resilience. If you feel you need a jumpstart, are slow to get going, or run out of energy before the end of the day, this is a MUST LISTEN episode. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

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In this episode, we explore physical resilience. If you feel you need a jumpstart, are slow to get going, or run out of energy before the end of the day, this is a MUST LISTEN episode. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go click here. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-10029072 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1153 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 6 full false EP 5: Is Stress Making You Sick? Paying Attention May Save Your Life EP 5: Is Stress Making You Sick? Paying Attention May Save Your Life Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode, we discuss the physical sighs of stress, and what modern day flight-fight might look like. Barb Fletcher shares her experiences of physical stress in the form of TMJ, and observations of how stress showed up in her body during a recent stressful time in her life. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go to LessStressinLife.com  

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In this episode, we discuss the physical sighs of stress, and what modern day flight-fight might look like. Barb Fletcher shares her experiences of physical stress in the form of TMJ, and observations of how stress showed up in her body during a recent stressful time in her life. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go to LessStressinLife.com  

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9992651 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1006 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 5 full false Ep. 4: Deleting Old Stress Programming Ep. 4: Deleting Old Stress Programming Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

In this episode, we discuss the role of stress in keeping us safe, how stress hormones mobilize energy in an emergency, and how old stressful events in life create stress habit loops that may be running our stress programming. We'll share how to identify and use awareness to take away their power to add stress to your life.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go to LessStressinLife.com  

 

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In this episode, we discuss the role of stress in keeping us safe, how stress hormones mobilize energy in an emergency, and how old stressful events in life create stress habit loops that may be running our stress programming. We'll share how to identify and use awareness to take away their power to add stress to your life.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go to LessStressinLife.com  

 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9950768 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0500 770 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 4 full false Bonus Ep. 1 Helping Parents Break the Trauma Cycle Bonus Ep. 1 Helping Parents Break the Trauma Cycle Dr Scott Grant joins us for a conversation on parenting, toxic stress, passing our stress to kids and his passion for helping dads engage their child's health and well-being. 

Dr. Grant is a board-certified pediatrician who works in primary care and hospital pediatrics in Southeast Michigan. He met his wife, Laura, in medical school and they moved to Michigan in 2017. Since moving, he has become a father to wonderful kids who fill his life with the perfect mix of chaos and joy!! 

Professionally, he is interested in learning how childhood adversity and toxic stress affects children into adulthood and how parents can break the cycle of generational trauma to find joy in parenting and develop happier, healthier children. His passion for helping other dads find the joy in fatherhood and engage with the health and well-being of their kids led him to launch the Docs2Dads podcast. 


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Dr. Grant is a board-certified pediatrician who works in primary care and hospital pediatrics in Southeast Michigan. He met his wife, Laura, in medical school and they moved to Michigan in 2017. Since moving, he has become a father to wonderful kids who fill his life with the perfect mix of chaos and joy!! 

Professionally, he is interested in learning how childhood adversity and toxic stress affects children into adulthood and how parents can break the cycle of generational trauma to find joy in parenting and develop happier, healthier children. His passion for helping other dads find the joy in fatherhood and engage with the health and well-being of their kids led him to launch the Docs2Dads podcast. 


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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9920405 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0500 1305 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 0 full false EP 3: Is Your Tribe Stressing You Out? EP 3: Is Your Tribe Stressing You Out? Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Is your support system stressing you out?  If you aren't sure, tune into this week's episode to discover how to assemble one that will decrease, not add to your stress levels. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go to LessStressinLife.com  

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]]> Our mission is to give you tools and strategies that will help you move from being stressed to feeling your best.

Is your support system stressing you out?  If you aren't sure, tune into this week's episode to discover how to assemble one that will decrease, not add to your stress levels. 

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go to LessStressinLife.com  

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com/podcast/ Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9908603 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0500 1071 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 3 full false EP 2: Following Your Heart is a Game Changer EP 2: Following Your Heart is a Game Changer Are you navigating life from your head or your heart? If you aren't sure, tune into this week's episode to discover why following the path of the heart is the easiest way to a life with less stress and more joy.

Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go to LessStressinLife.com  

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Co -hosts Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher, are certified HeartMath® Trainers who are skilled at helping people discover the power of living form the heart.  Want more information on HeartMath®, heart-powered living. or the Masterclass Series, go to LessStressinLife.com  

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9881577 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0500 624 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 2 full false Episode 1: 52 Practical Tools for Less Stress In Life Episode 1: 52 Practical Tools for Less Stress In Life Barb Fletcher and Deb Timmerman are collaborating stress experts, specializing in tools to manage stress overwhelm, anxiety, burnout and trauma prevention. This season, they're bringing you 52 Practical Tools for Less Stress in Life. Make sustainable changes in your life through real conversations, stories, and strategies to help you move from stressed to your best


In this episode, they tackle the topic of New Year's resolutions, and whether they add to the stress in your life. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9829408 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 834 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 2 1 full false Flipping the Script on Mental Fitness Flipping the Script on Mental Fitness Rina Jensen is a Mental Fitness and Resilience Coach meshing neuroscience, energy work and spirituality together to create massive and instant change in the subconscious mind.   She is a life-long learner, budding world traveler, and creator of the Not Just Pretty Faces Podcast, which explores the Divine Feminine and most importantly, disrupting the status quo at every opportunity!

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]]> Rina Jensen is a Mental Fitness and Resilience Coach meshing neuroscience, energy work and spirituality together to create massive and instant change in the subconscious mind.   She is a life-long learner, budding world traveler, and creator of the Not Just Pretty Faces Podcast, which explores the Divine Feminine and most importantly, disrupting the status quo at every opportunity!

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9726179 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0500 2013 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 1 37 full false Chasing Normal Healing After Trauma Chasing Normal Healing After Trauma In this episode, author Beck Thompson talks about her book Chasing Normal, a memoir about her abusive childhood with parents who were unable keep her safe or meet her developmental needs. She shares some of the challenges she had to overcome and tools she used, to arrive a place of peace, and feel the most normal she has ever felt.   

Now an educator, speaker and presenter, Beck uses her story to help other educators understand the effects of trauma and the importance of creating a safe and stable school environment. 

Beck's memoir is a story of hope and determination to live life on her terms and not one dictated by trauma. This episode is filled with hope. If it's possible for Beck, it's possible for you.

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]]> In this episode, author Beck Thompson talks about her book Chasing Normal, a memoir about her abusive childhood with parents who were unable keep her safe or meet her developmental needs. She shares some of the challenges she had to overcome and tools she used, to arrive a place of peace, and feel the most normal she has ever felt.   

Now an educator, speaker and presenter, Beck uses her story to help other educators understand the effects of trauma and the importance of creating a safe and stable school environment. 

Beck's memoir is a story of hope and determination to live life on her terms and not one dictated by trauma. This episode is filled with hope. If it's possible for Beck, it's possible for you.

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9647948 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 21:00:00 -0500 1760 relationships, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, work-life balance 1 36 full false Three Keys to Wellness Three Keys to Wellness Our guest this episode is Fuzz Manning, the creator, guide, and holistic healing arts practitioner behind Restorative Health & Healing. He practices a feminine Holistic Healing Arts process which is supported by science. He helps create customized self-healing plans.
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]]> Our guest this episode is Fuzz Manning, the creator, guide, and holistic healing arts practitioner behind Restorative Health & Healing. He practices a feminine Holistic Healing Arts process which is supported by science. He helps create customized self-healing plans.
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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9602004 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -0500 1504 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, work-life balance 1 35 full false Lessons from a Dragon Boat Lessons from a Dragon Boat Michelle Hanton, OAM a multi-award winning business strategist who'll take you from confused and overwhelmed to crystal clear clarity on how to create and maximize opportunities for your life and business. Her awards include NT Export Awards for Manufacturing, finalist in Australian of the Year, Order of Australia from Her Majesty and Telstra (NT) Business Woman of the Year. 

Being diagnosed with breast cancer many moons ago became a pivot point in her life.  Dragon boating became a form of healing  for her, and she had the vision to  established the breast cancer survivor dragon boat movement in Australia, and a national charity - Dragons Abreast Australia.

Co hosts Barb Fletcher and Deb Timmerman, talked with Michelle about her healing journey, expanding the dragon boat movement around the world, and lessons and inspiration that came from the sport and the women she met along the way. 

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]]> Michelle Hanton, OAM a multi-award winning business strategist who'll take you from confused and overwhelmed to crystal clear clarity on how to create and maximize opportunities for your life and business. Her awards include NT Export Awards for Manufacturing, finalist in Australian of the Year, Order of Australia from Her Majesty and Telstra (NT) Business Woman of the Year. 

Being diagnosed with breast cancer many moons ago became a pivot point in her life.  Dragon boating became a form of healing  for her, and she had the vision to  established the breast cancer survivor dragon boat movement in Australia, and a national charity - Dragons Abreast Australia.

Co hosts Barb Fletcher and Deb Timmerman, talked with Michelle about her healing journey, expanding the dragon boat movement around the world, and lessons and inspiration that came from the sport and the women she met along the way. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9560043 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -0500 1585 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, work-life balance 1 35 full false Mental Conversations in the Workplace Mental Conversations in the Workplace Erin Fisk LMSW is our guest this week. Erin earned her Bachelor of Social Work degree at Grand Valley State University and Master of Clinical Social Work degree at Western Michigan University. Her professional career has included medical social work, community mental health, residential treatment for adults with severe and persistent mental illness and corporate non-profit leadership. In 2019, Erin opened her consulting agency, Fisk Solutions, which partners with businesses to improve productivity and profitability through radical listening approaches and mental health support.

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]]> Erin Fisk LMSW is our guest this week. Erin earned her Bachelor of Social Work degree at Grand Valley State University and Master of Clinical Social Work degree at Western Michigan University. Her professional career has included medical social work, community mental health, residential treatment for adults with severe and persistent mental illness and corporate non-profit leadership. In 2019, Erin opened her consulting agency, Fisk Solutions, which partners with businesses to improve productivity and profitability through radical listening approaches and mental health support.

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9499302 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1854 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 1 34 full false Getting to the Root of Stress Getting to the Root of Stress This week, co-hosts and collaborators Barb Fletcher and Deb Timmerman have a conversation about the subtle signs and symptoms of stress and getting to the root cause of stress symptoms. 

Barb and Deb met as accountability partners in a stress certification workshop, and discovered a commonalities in their clients. Today they collaborate with the mission of helping individuals and organizations move from stressed to their best. 

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]]> This week, co-hosts and collaborators Barb Fletcher and Deb Timmerman have a conversation about the subtle signs and symptoms of stress and getting to the root cause of stress symptoms. 

Barb and Deb met as accountability partners in a stress certification workshop, and discovered a commonalities in their clients. Today they collaborate with the mission of helping individuals and organizations move from stressed to their best. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9478729 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -0400 969 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 1 33 full false Creating the Feeling of Home Creating the Feeling of Home In this episode, Jessica Crosby shares her love of design and story about following her dream. A former telecommunications pro, she dared to follow her dream to become a a designer and launched her business after a cancer diagnosis. 

"A house is not a home until your story is attached to it" is Jessica's mantra, she is passionate about truly knowing her clients, how they function in their space while sprinkling special touches of flair throughout her design. Being trained by the New York Art Institute has given Jessica the expertise to capture your style.  She welcomes new construction as well as remodel.  Jess enjoys using her creativity whenever possible and loves spending time with her husband Jamie.

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]]> In this episode, Jessica Crosby shares her love of design and story about following her dream. A former telecommunications pro, she dared to follow her dream to become a a designer and launched her business after a cancer diagnosis. 

"A house is not a home until your story is attached to it" is Jessica's mantra, she is passionate about truly knowing her clients, how they function in their space while sprinkling special touches of flair throughout her design. Being trained by the New York Art Institute has given Jessica the expertise to capture your style.  She welcomes new construction as well as remodel.  Jess enjoys using her creativity whenever possible and loves spending time with her husband Jamie.

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9439766 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:00:00 -0400 1111 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 1 32 full false Stephanie Kolakowski: People, Passion, Purpose Stephanie Kolakowski: People, Passion, Purpose Stephanie Kolakowski is Founder and Managing Director of Grow Hub GR, Grand Rapids first female and family owned business incubator and community Co-working space & Grow Business Today a Growth and Marketing consulting agency.  

 Stephanie grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Her Nonie and Poppy were first generation Italian immigrants from Italy who taught here the importance of faith, family and service.

She spent 16 years in corporate America as a leader in the media sector. Leading local, regional and national sales teams in radio, television, digital and local programming. Over her career, she has worked with hundreds of companies on marketing and growth strategies, with a focus on encouraging companies to lead with social impact and people on the forefront. Known as an “Idea” person, she is natural born innovator. Where others see problems, she sees opportunity. She believes in working together to connect people, planet, profit and purpose for impact. She believes all should have equitable access and opportunity to achieve their dreams.

As a first-generation entrepreneur she chooses to spend her time, energy and talent focused on people, planet, profit and living in purpose. Noticing the lack of diversity, specifically with female entrepreneurship & feeling firsthand the frustration as a female raising capital. Stephanie set out to serve others on their business growth journeys and create a company and hub on the Westside of Grand Rapids that all who want to build business and impact have a community and location to thrive in.

She is passionate about the Grand Rapids Community and has served in multiple leadership roles in the community. 

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]]> Stephanie Kolakowski is Founder and Managing Director of Grow Hub GR, Grand Rapids first female and family owned business incubator and community Co-working space & Grow Business Today a Growth and Marketing consulting agency.  

 Stephanie grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Her Nonie and Poppy were first generation Italian immigrants from Italy who taught here the importance of faith, family and service.

She spent 16 years in corporate America as a leader in the media sector. Leading local, regional and national sales teams in radio, television, digital and local programming. Over her career, she has worked with hundreds of companies on marketing and growth strategies, with a focus on encouraging companies to lead with social impact and people on the forefront. Known as an “Idea” person, she is natural born innovator. Where others see problems, she sees opportunity. She believes in working together to connect people, planet, profit and purpose for impact. She believes all should have equitable access and opportunity to achieve their dreams.

As a first-generation entrepreneur she chooses to spend her time, energy and talent focused on people, planet, profit and living in purpose. Noticing the lack of diversity, specifically with female entrepreneurship & feeling firsthand the frustration as a female raising capital. Stephanie set out to serve others on their business growth journeys and create a company and hub on the Westside of Grand Rapids that all who want to build business and impact have a community and location to thrive in.

She is passionate about the Grand Rapids Community and has served in multiple leadership roles in the community. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9394164 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1358 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 1 31 full false Shifting the Medicine Cabinet Paradigm Shifting the Medicine Cabinet Paradigm Dr Cathy Taig has a B.A. in International Studies from the University of Michigan and a D.C. from Life University. She is certified in Webster and Morphogenic Field Techniques and has specialized in the care of pregnant moms and babies for the past 18 years. She has been on television and radio promoting the benefits of natural health. She, and her husband, Dr. Tim Taig, have a chiropractic practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where they reside with their two children.

Her new book, Birth Right, Discovering God's Best for Your Birth Experience is available for preorder now. Partly-memoir and partly-informative, Dr. Cathy's book offers women considering becoming mothers an alternative to the typical medicine chest paradigm. 

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]]> Dr Cathy Taig has a B.A. in International Studies from the University of Michigan and a D.C. from Life University. She is certified in Webster and Morphogenic Field Techniques and has specialized in the care of pregnant moms and babies for the past 18 years. She has been on television and radio promoting the benefits of natural health. She, and her husband, Dr. Tim Taig, have a chiropractic practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where they reside with their two children.

Her new book, Birth Right, Discovering God's Best for Your Birth Experience is available for preorder now. Partly-memoir and partly-informative, Dr. Cathy's book offers women considering becoming mothers an alternative to the typical medicine chest paradigm. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9356632 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0400 1624 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 1 31 full false Eradicating the Female Midlife Crisis Eradicating the Female Midlife Crisis In this episode guest Erin Tarr chats with us about eradicating the female midlife crisis, by helping tween and teen girl become strong confident women. She has some powerful advice for women as well.

Erin Tarr is a Confidence Coach for teen and tween girls and creator of the Fierce & Flourish empowerment program. As a keynote speaker, parenting consultant, and host of the #fierce&flourish podcast, she is a thought leader in the youth confidence space.

Erin’s twenty year career in education and personal development led her to be named among Central Illinois Business Magazine’s 40 Under 40,  invited to speak for the FedEx Ground Employee Parenting Group, and highlighted by the FemCity Collective. She has led countless Confidence Building workshops locally, nationally, and internationally and is a frequent podcast expert guest.

Erin’s leadership programs have impacted more than a thousand girls and young women of all backgrounds across the country by helping them overcome self-doubt and everyday anxiety, while discovering their most authentic self. 

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]]> In this episode guest Erin Tarr chats with us about eradicating the female midlife crisis, by helping tween and teen girl become strong confident women. She has some powerful advice for women as well.

Erin Tarr is a Confidence Coach for teen and tween girls and creator of the Fierce & Flourish empowerment program. As a keynote speaker, parenting consultant, and host of the #fierce&flourish podcast, she is a thought leader in the youth confidence space.

Erin’s twenty year career in education and personal development led her to be named among Central Illinois Business Magazine’s 40 Under 40,  invited to speak for the FedEx Ground Employee Parenting Group, and highlighted by the FemCity Collective. She has led countless Confidence Building workshops locally, nationally, and internationally and is a frequent podcast expert guest.

Erin’s leadership programs have impacted more than a thousand girls and young women of all backgrounds across the country by helping them overcome self-doubt and everyday anxiety, while discovering their most authentic self. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9301009 Sun, 03 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1561 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 1 30 full false Finding Your Purpose in the Unexpected Finding Your Purpose in the Unexpected Sometimes life throws you a curve ball which creates the space for a new business or role in the community. In this episode, Registered Nurse, Karen Lake joins us to chat about moving from employee to independent Caregiving Consultant and the special passion she discovered to  support, guide, and directing Caregivers to be the best they can be in their caregiving role, by helping them make informed choices and confidently navigate the complex issues that come with caring for a family member.

 




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]]> Sometimes life throws you a curve ball which creates the space for a new business or role in the community. In this episode, Registered Nurse, Karen Lake joins us to chat about moving from employee to independent Caregiving Consultant and the special passion she discovered to  support, guide, and directing Caregivers to be the best they can be in their caregiving role, by helping them make informed choices and confidently navigate the complex issues that come with caring for a family member.

 




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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9269703 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0400 1511 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 1 29 full false Thriving After Adversity Thriving After Adversity Rebecca Thomas is a successful Life Coach living in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  In this episode, she shares how her own adversity put her on the path of personal growth, and helped her tap into her strength of finding joy in her pain. Now, with her high energy, contagious confidence, and natural ability to lead, she teaches women to show up for themselves in BIG, unapologetic ways, reclaiming their power,  THEIR way and with THEIR rules.  You can learn more about her business at More Than A Life Coach | The EnerChi Architect | United States (marieofvenus.com)

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9228710 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1452 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 1 28 full false Stopping the Stress of Domestic Violence Stopping the Stress of Domestic Violence On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.

In this episode, Orsika Julia, the founder and CEO of Out of the Quicksand joins us to share her experience and wisdom of breaking the cycle of domestic violence. 

After surviving domestic violence, and being trained by Jack Canfield, Orsika decided to combine her experience and training to create her business in which she guides other survivors out of the shame, blame, and guilt into a life of peace, forgiveness, and healing. 

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]]> On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.

In this episode, Orsika Julia, the founder and CEO of Out of the Quicksand joins us to share her experience and wisdom of breaking the cycle of domestic violence. 

After surviving domestic violence, and being trained by Jack Canfield, Orsika decided to combine her experience and training to create her business in which she guides other survivors out of the shame, blame, and guilt into a life of peace, forgiveness, and healing. 

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]]> Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9181815 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0400 1684 1 27 full false Reducing the Stress of Being a Caregiver Reducing the Stress of Being a Caregiver In this episode, senior living expert, Valarie Cook, and Barb Fletcher, Stress Expert and co-host of the Less Stress in Life Podcast, talk about the stress of caregiving, and living in the "sandwich generation" of caring for kids and elderly parents at the same time. 

Valarie Cook has been working in the Senior Care industry for 7 years working in both residential services and home care.  She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Management/Leadership from Northwood University and is working on her Doctorate.   

Valarie is a member of the Council on Aging, Caregivers Resources Network, West Michigan Dementia Network, West Michigan Healthcare Network, a board member for the Wyoming/Kentwood Chamber, and Ambassador with the Grand Rapids Area Chamber.  In her role with Samaritas Senior Living,  Valarie helps bridge the gap between the medical community and residents, while also helping families and older adults to understand the amazing things that Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids can do to help keep their loved one as independent as possible.

Barb Fletcher spent 35 years managing and supervising nursing homes in her province of  New Brunswick, Canada. Now in an encore career as a Certified HeartMath Coach, Synergy Certified Stress Mastery Educator,  a Licensed  Independent Stress Mastery Associate and Certified HeartMath Trainer and Coach, she is her aging mother's primary caregiver. 

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]]> In this episode, senior living expert, Valarie Cook, and Barb Fletcher, Stress Expert and co-host of the Less Stress in Life Podcast, talk about the stress of caregiving, and living in the "sandwich generation" of caring for kids and elderly parents at the same time. 

Valarie Cook has been working in the Senior Care industry for 7 years working in both residential services and home care.  She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Management/Leadership from Northwood University and is working on her Doctorate.   

Valarie is a member of the Council on Aging, Caregivers Resources Network, West Michigan Dementia Network, West Michigan Healthcare Network, a board member for the Wyoming/Kentwood Chamber, and Ambassador with the Grand Rapids Area Chamber.  In her role with Samaritas Senior Living,  Valarie helps bridge the gap between the medical community and residents, while also helping families and older adults to understand the amazing things that Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids can do to help keep their loved one as independent as possible.

Barb Fletcher spent 35 years managing and supervising nursing homes in her province of  New Brunswick, Canada. Now in an encore career as a Certified HeartMath Coach, Synergy Certified Stress Mastery Educator,  a Licensed  Independent Stress Mastery Associate and Certified HeartMath Trainer and Coach, she is her aging mother's primary caregiver. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9081339 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0400 1061 mental health, caregiving, stress, stress relief, overwhelm, anxiety, fatigue, burnout, balance, women, mother 1 26 full false Removing Money Blocks for Less Financial Stress Removing Money Blocks for Less Financial Stress Dawn Santoriello, CFP® is the founder and CEO of DS Financial Strategies, a fee-based financial planning firm that develops customized plans designed to maximize the efficiency of your money. She is focused on empowering women, couples and entrepreneurs to reach their financial goals with peace of mind and economic confidence across the U.S. 

In this episode, Dawn shares her approach to financial freedom combining proven strategies for wealth accumulation with spiritual elements. She shares excerpts of her story and principles from her new book, The Spiritual Path to Prosperity…the Truth about Money Revealed, available at all book retailers. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9043430 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1068 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, work-life balance 1 25 full false Less Stress When Buying or Refinancing Your Home Less Stress When Buying or Refinancing Your Home Money and finances are the number 1 stressors in life. In this week’s podcast we’ll talk about reducing the stress around buying or refinancing a home with  Eric Kistka, Branch Manager for Inlanta Mortgage. 

Eric helps clients finance their dream home and build their personal wealth. As a 20-year mortgage industry professional, he has a wonderful depth of knowledge of the mortgage and financial services industry.


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Eric helps clients finance their dream home and build their personal wealth. As a 20-year mortgage industry professional, he has a wonderful depth of knowledge of the mortgage and financial services industry.


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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-9008452 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 18:00:00 -0400 916 relationships, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, work-life balance 1 24 full false Nature's Lessons for Stress Relief Nature's Lessons for Stress Relief Wise Woman Mentor Suzy Manning has been helping women connect to their feminine energy for decades. In this season of her life, she is helping people expand their definition of health to experience the joy and beauty in life,  and the gift of being present with the aging process.

In this episode, we chat with Suzy about that expanded definition of health, and the lessons nature has to teach us about ourselves and the natural flow of life.  

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-8930532 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1514 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 1 23 full false Dr. Kelly Fortier: How Your Brain Interprets Stress Dr. Kelly Fortier: How Your Brain Interprets Stress In this episode, Chiropractor, Dr. Kelly  Fortier, share a great explanation of what happens in your nervous system and brain when it is under stress.

Dr. Kelly has been practicing at Uptown Chiropractic in Fredericton, NB since 2008, with a focus on family health and wellness. A challenging pregnancy triggered an interest and more training in working with kids. She discusses the topic of birth trauma and its influence on our nervous system throughout the lifespan. 

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Dr. Kelly has been practicing at Uptown Chiropractic in Fredericton, NB since 2008, with a focus on family health and wellness. A challenging pregnancy triggered an interest and more training in working with kids. She discusses the topic of birth trauma and its influence on our nervous system throughout the lifespan. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-8893650 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400 1523 environment, mental health, self-improvement, stress management, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, work-life balance 1 22 full false Food, a Tool for Stress Relief Food, a Tool for Stress Relief In this episode, chef Andy Schultz, owner of Four Chefs Catering LLC, a company offering event catering, meal delivery, in home intimate dining services and cooking classes, stops by to talk about food as medicine and a tool for stress relief. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-8837324 Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1167 self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 1 21 full false Healing from Trauma Healing from Trauma Anna Cley is a transformative artist, author, opera singer, and artistic director who is passionate about growth, empowerment, and transcendence. She believes that individuals who overcome their limiting beliefs and dare to follow their heart can find true happiness and freedom, allowing them to care more for others, and to make the world a better place.

A native of France, she is performed on the stage of Carnegie Hall and in the title role of Carmen, after a successful career as a rocket scientist. She's the founding president of the nonprofit Vocalise, seeking to empower those who experienced trauma, celebrating the universal statement that our own truth is the best treasure of all. Her book, The Journey of the Heart is a philosophical tale of courage, freedom and love for children and adults alike, and a beautiful reminder that no matter what our circumstances are, and how we're born, the future is ours to write. 

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]]> Anna Cley is a transformative artist, author, opera singer, and artistic director who is passionate about growth, empowerment, and transcendence. She believes that individuals who overcome their limiting beliefs and dare to follow their heart can find true happiness and freedom, allowing them to care more for others, and to make the world a better place.

A native of France, she is performed on the stage of Carnegie Hall and in the title role of Carmen, after a successful career as a rocket scientist. She's the founding president of the nonprofit Vocalise, seeking to empower those who experienced trauma, celebrating the universal statement that our own truth is the best treasure of all. Her book, The Journey of the Heart is a philosophical tale of courage, freedom and love for children and adults alike, and a beautiful reminder that no matter what our circumstances are, and how we're born, the future is ours to write. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-8778218 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1772 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 1 20 full false Honest Conversations About Mental Health Honest Conversations About Mental Health Chandra McBean, Executive Director of the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick, Canada is our guest this episode. We have a candid conversation about mental health in the work place and how sharing her own struggles, helped her team create a culture of caring and support. 

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]]> Chandra McBean, Executive Director of the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick, Canada is our guest this episode. We have a candid conversation about mental health in the work place and how sharing her own struggles, helped her team create a culture of caring and support. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-8587885 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1409 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 1 16 full false Managing Stress with Mindset Managing Stress with Mindset Francois Lupien is a dynamic mentor, coach, speaker, and presenter whose experience includes working with Tony Robbins, Stephen Covey (7 Habits of Highly Effective People) and as a consultant with Bob Proctor (Movie: The Secret).

Achieving excellence in everything he puts his mind to, Francois has been a Tae Kwon Do Canadian champion, a Top Real Estate agent for 11 years with Remax, and a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful 6-figure businesses.


Happily married and father to 6 amazing children, Francois loves spending time at the beach with his family and drinking his beloved Vitamix juice every morning for energy!

Passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic, Francois can show you how to get more success in business through mindset coaching and mentorship. 

 

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]]> Francois Lupien is a dynamic mentor, coach, speaker, and presenter whose experience includes working with Tony Robbins, Stephen Covey (7 Habits of Highly Effective People) and as a consultant with Bob Proctor (Movie: The Secret).

Achieving excellence in everything he puts his mind to, Francois has been a Tae Kwon Do Canadian champion, a Top Real Estate agent for 11 years with Remax, and a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful 6-figure businesses.


Happily married and father to 6 amazing children, Francois loves spending time at the beach with his family and drinking his beloved Vitamix juice every morning for energy!

Passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic, Francois can show you how to get more success in business through mindset coaching and mentorship. 

 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-8699877 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400 1620 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, money 1 19 full false Kate Wendell: Curbing the Chaos Kate Wendell: Curbing the Chaos This episode features Kate Wendell, co-founder of Family OS. Kate and husband Tanner are helping to build strong marriages as the foundation for successful families, communities, and cultures. 

Kate romanticized married life and motherhood, thinking it was going to be a fairytale-like experience. The chaos of balancing a radio broadcasting career, two babies, a stepdaughter and marriage were an emotional rollercoaster. So, Kate decided she could either crumble or embrace it, and uses her experiences and training to help others to Curb the Chaos. Listen as Kate describes the transition from career woman to mother and entrepreneur and shares her take on living the dream. 

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]]> This episode features Kate Wendell, co-founder of Family OS. Kate and husband Tanner are helping to build strong marriages as the foundation for successful families, communities, and cultures. 

Kate romanticized married life and motherhood, thinking it was going to be a fairytale-like experience. The chaos of balancing a radio broadcasting career, two babies, a stepdaughter and marriage were an emotional rollercoaster. So, Kate decided she could either crumble or embrace it, and uses her experiences and training to help others to Curb the Chaos. Listen as Kate describes the transition from career woman to mother and entrepreneur and shares her take on living the dream. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-8693102 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 2144 self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 1 18 full false How Loss Can Bring You Home to the Life You Want How Loss Can Bring You Home to the Life You Want Sheila VanZile is the product of the first generation of career women that were gifted the ability to juggle “real” careers and family - the outcome of the original feminist movement of the 1960’s. Trailblazers who worked 2 full time jobs for decades, one outside the home, and the other managing the home. 

She was by all accounts wildly successful in her business career, but not without a cost. As part of that generation, she neglected her own needs. At 60, she felt disconnected, dissatisfied and unfulfilled. After her mother’s death, she was also exhausted from caregiving and ready to collapse. 

In this episode she talks about using her mothers death and the gift of time, to commit to herself and reshape her life. Listen in to discover how Sheila left behind the “shoulds” and  discovering the woman she left behind decades before.  

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]]> Sheila VanZile is the product of the first generation of career women that were gifted the ability to juggle “real” careers and family - the outcome of the original feminist movement of the 1960’s. Trailblazers who worked 2 full time jobs for decades, one outside the home, and the other managing the home. 

She was by all accounts wildly successful in her business career, but not without a cost. As part of that generation, she neglected her own needs. At 60, she felt disconnected, dissatisfied and unfulfilled. After her mother’s death, she was also exhausted from caregiving and ready to collapse. 

In this episode she talks about using her mothers death and the gift of time, to commit to herself and reshape her life. Listen in to discover how Sheila left behind the “shoulds” and  discovering the woman she left behind decades before.  

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-8652552 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400 981 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 1 17 full false Stop Stressing About Money with Jessica VanderLaan Stop Stressing About Money with Jessica VanderLaan Financial Coach Jess VanderLaan shares her journey of resolving $140K of debt and becoming a stay-at-home mom. In this episode she shares tools, strategies and wisdom on how she and her partner stopped stressing about money. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-8568061 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:00:00 -0400 1301 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, money 1 12 full false Kat Roberts: How to Break Up with Stress Kat Roberts: How to Break Up with Stress Kat Roberts, owner of SurfaceFloat, New Brunswick, CA discusses her journey to #breakupwithstress and integrate stress strategies in her health and wellness plan. She shares how not paying attention to stress signals made her ill and the necessary changes to get her health back. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-8567829 Wed, 26 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400 1548 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 1 11 full false Change Your Relationship with Stress Change Your Relationship with Stress Over the past 30 years, Dr. James Petersen, Ph.D. has become the leader in helping to reduce workplace stress through evidence-based stress risk assessments and corporate training programs. He is creator of the Stress Mastery Questionnaire™ (SMQ), a validated stress risk assessment, that has been administered to over 600,000 people in 15 countries.

In this episode, Dr. Petersen talks about how information from SMQ can help people make lifestyle changes, and change their relationship with stress.

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In this episode, Dr. Petersen talks about how information from SMQ can help people make lifestyle changes, and change their relationship with stress.

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-8536135 Mon, 17 May 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1405 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 1 10 full false Turning Your Passion Into Your Business Turning Your Passion Into Your Business Named one of the most inspirational paddlers alive by Canoe and Kayak magazine, and most inspirational outdoors person of the year in Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine, Anna is a world-renowned paddle-sports coach and trainer, and author of Yoga for Paddling, published by Falcon Guides.

Anna is the leading authority in whitewater kayaking and stand up paddle-boarding instruction for women. She's highly sought after for her unique and empowering approach to building confidence, facing fears and overcoming challenges both on and off the water.

She's an American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer Educator in whitewater kayaking, stand up paddle-boarding and SUP yoga, as well as a certified Ayurveda Wellness Counselor and yoga teacher (500 RYT).

Anna combines her experience and skill in paddling, Ayurveda and yoga to create mind, body and adventure coaching, retreats and programming for women. https://mindbodypaddle.com/

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Anna is the leading authority in whitewater kayaking and stand up paddle-boarding instruction for women. She's highly sought after for her unique and empowering approach to building confidence, facing fears and overcoming challenges both on and off the water.

She's an American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer Educator in whitewater kayaking, stand up paddle-boarding and SUP yoga, as well as a certified Ayurveda Wellness Counselor and yoga teacher (500 RYT).

Anna combines her experience and skill in paddling, Ayurveda and yoga to create mind, body and adventure coaching, retreats and programming for women. https://mindbodypaddle.com/

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]]> Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-8494349 Wed, 12 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400 1586 1 9 full false Women and the Stress of Money Women and the Stress of Money Patti Smith is an Intuitive Life/Business Success Coach and the Owner of Your Dream Genie. She has been called a "Practical Mystic" who integrates intuition, energy and spiritual practices with the systems, tools and techniques she teaches her clients. Patti loves working with inspired, inquisitive, heart-and-soul led business women so they can rise, shine and soar. She teaches her clients about the Energy of Money and helps them design and run 'conscious' businesses that create wealth and impact today and leave a legacy for tomorrow!

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]]> Patti Smith is an Intuitive Life/Business Success Coach and the Owner of Your Dream Genie. She has been called a "Practical Mystic" who integrates intuition, energy and spiritual practices with the systems, tools and techniques she teaches her clients. Patti loves working with inspired, inquisitive, heart-and-soul led business women so they can rise, shine and soar. She teaches her clients about the Energy of Money and helps them design and run 'conscious' businesses that create wealth and impact today and leave a legacy for tomorrow!

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]]> Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-8451549 Tue, 04 May 2021 15:00:00 -0400 1460 1 8 full false Mastering Difficult Conversations Mastering Difficult Conversations In this episode, Leslie Fiorenzo, of CoachwithLeslie.com shares tips and strategies for making difficult conversations less stressful and more productive, whether at home or in the workplace.

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]]> Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-8255706 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1797 relationships, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, work-life balance 1 7 full false From Chaos to Peace: Managing Physical and Emotional Clutter From Chaos to Peace: Managing Physical and Emotional Clutter Is clutter controlling your life?  Expert Conny Graf shares her approach to habits and systems that prevent the chaos of clutter from your controlling life. To learn more about Conny's approach visit her website.

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]]> Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-8242182 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 1611 environment, mental health, self-improvement, stress management, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, work-life balance 1 6 full false The Power of A Morning Routine The Power of A Morning Routine Realtor Alix Criswell joined us to share her journey with the decluttering process, how it fueled focus, increased productivity, and gave her the emotional freedom to take on 2021. 

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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-8203599 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1383 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm, work-life balance 1 5 full false Stress, the Gut, and the Brain Stress, the Gut, and the Brain Lisa is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner. In this episode, we explore the concept of self-healing and how it impacts both the mind and body. 

We also chat about how genetics, environmental factors, underlying triggers, physiological stressors, lifestyle choices lead to a state of dis-ease. Learn more about Lisa's work at Nourishing-Harmony.com

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]]> Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-8242118 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1456 1 4 full false What Your Face Says About the Stress In Your Life What Your Face Says About the Stress In Your Life In this episode, Michelle Butt, shares an interesting body of work called facial intelligence. Rooted in Chinese Medicine, the face is a record of who you are and who you were. It reveals your habits and behaviors, how you think and how life experiences and childhood events may have impacted the person you are today.


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]]> https://lessstressinlife.com Deb Timmerman and Barb Fletcher Buzzsprout-8202177 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1776 mental health, self-improvement, stress management, stress relief, self-awareness, trauma prevention, ACEs, adverse childhood experiences, stress, burnout, anxiety, overwhelm 1 3 full false SaraJane Herrboldt: From Surviving to Thriving SaraJane Herrboldt: From Surviving to Thriving Author SaraJane Herrboldt, joins us to talk about her book, Don't Just Survive, Thrive, and shares her story of burnout in the classroom, her awareness of trauma as a contributor to classroom challenges and managing family-work balance.

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