Episodes

This week on the #8 stress podcast, I share 4 signs that you're accessing the benefits of mindfulness. When we begin our mindfulness practice we notice an increase in awareness, followed by a decrease in rumination, an increase in attention and emotional regulation. By sharing stories and explanations, I'll help you know what to expect as you practice mindfulness and how to gauge your progress. While these benefits can take time to cultivate, they have a significant impact on the quality of our ...

Do you get frustrated because your creative endeavors are constantly interrupted? Do you hesitate to start projects because you know you won't have time to finish them? Do you miss having a creative outlet? This week on the #8 stress podcast, I chat with Faigie Kobre who is an expert with alcohol inks. Alcohol inks are a fun and simple way to find creative expression especially if you feel like you "aren't very good at art." The beauty and simplicity of alcohol inks make them a great mindful art...

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast, Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider shares tips from her book Frazzlebrain. Our conversation will help you see how anxiety, stress and anger combine to create moments of overwhelm and Dr. Schneider will share easy-to-implement strategies for bringing back a sense of calm. With her fantastic phrasing, Dr. Schneider's insights will help kids and grown-ups alike! Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider is a licensed psychotherapist, award-winning blogger, certified coach...

This week I share 5 MORE research-backed steps for increasing the happiness levels in your home, along with examples for how to implement the steps. Based on the work of Christine Carter and her book Raising Happiness, this episode offers you simple, research-backed ways to elevate happiness in your home. If you're looking to create opportunities for happier kids and grown-ups, this episode's got you covered! Lindsay Miller is a kids mindfulness coach, mindfulness educator and host of The Stres...

This week I share 5 research-backed steps for increasing the happiness levels in your home, along with examples for how to implement the steps. Based on the work of Christine Carter and her book Raising Happiness, this episode offers you 5 simple ways to elevate happiness in your home. During this podcast, I mention other episodes on gratitude and these are a few you can listen to for gratitude practices: Gratitude BOT and Mindful Gratitude. Here's to more happiness in your house! Lindsay Mille...

In this episode I highlight the app "How We Feel" which is a tool I recommend for all grownups and kids! I'll share 4 reasons this app has the potential to dramatically improve your life! While this is not paid advertising, it is strong encouragement to take the time to uplevel your relationship with emotions! Lindsay Miller is a kids mindfulness coach, mindfulness educator and host of The Stress Nanny Podcast. She is known for her suitcase tricks and playful laugh. When she's not playing catch...

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast, I guide you through 3 practices that I use to help parents respond calmly to emotional outbursts from kids. Whether it's a meltdown or overwhelm, it's easy to get caught up in all the emotion and react to the situation instead of responding intentionally. These three tips will empower you to use your own sense of calm in situations where you would otherwise start yelling. I'd love to hear which ones you try! Lindsay Miller is a kids mindfulness c...

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast, Florence Ann Romano and I talk about mom rage, where it comes from and how to handle it. When we feel overwhelmed by emotion it's easy to blame ourselves but Florence Ann helps us look at this problem with compassionate awareness and create support systems that respect our individual needs. With her down-to-earth advice and real-life examples, Florence Ann's words will leave you feeling nurtured and inspired to make changes for the better. Floren...

In this episode, Conscious Communication expert Jem Fuller and I talk about how to decrease arguments and build connection. While this kind of mindful communication doesn't come naturally to most of us, it can be learned and the result is relationships that feel more connected and steady. If you are looking for ways to improve your communication with your partner and/or kids, this episode is for you! The link to the remote control I mention in the conversation can be found here. Jem Fuller has ...

In this episode of the #8 ranked stress podcast, I share three simple ways to incorporate mindfulness into your morning. When we start our day with mindfulness it's easier to return to that space throughout the day. We've primed the neural connections for calm, for presence and connection and we can return to them instead of frantically searching for mindfulness once our stress levels have already sky-rocketed. These three simple practices will just take a few minutes but they'll have a signific...

This episode on the #8 ranked stress podcast is all about pets! Dr. Carol Osborne walks us through the realistic expectations you should have when getting a new pet and gives you guidelines for helping kids to interact with and care for the pet responsibly. Her key tip is helping you thinking about which pet is the right fit for you, your family, and your lifestyle. Her age-specific recommendations make it easy to support kids as they learn to care for the family pet. Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM is ...

This episode on the #8 ranked stress podcast is all about mindfully creating art. My guest Cynthia Hauk invites you to let go of criticism and judgment and engage with art for the fun of it. With simple, practical projects, Cynthia will help you get present as you get creative. We'll talk about indoor and outdoor art activities as well as the hurdles that trip people up when it comes to making art. Perfect for lazy summer days, this conversation will have you excited to play and create! Cynthia...

In this episode of the #8-ranked stress podcast, we're going to talk about an often-overlooked way to help kids feel connected. Heather Murphy is a family history expert who guides us through simple ways to share family stories to give kids a sense of resilience and belonging. With insights on how to use family history to foster confidence and connection, Heather will help you see how simple it can be to get started with learning your family's stories so that you can harness the power of family ...

This week on the #8 ranked stress podcast we're talking about how to cope with the loss of a pet. Mindfulness and pet grief expert Sarah Chauncey shares insights about how the special connections we have with our pets creates a unique kind of grief. Her thoughtful and candid approach to being "fiercly present" through the end of a pet's life and the grief that follows the loss will help you feel understood and supported as you navigate your own pet loss or support a loved one who is grieving the...