Well, 2021 is here, and it has already brought with it new challenges. Starting a new year always brings change and a bit of uncertainty, but this year even more so… and let’s be real, it’s scary. But in times like these, sometimes the best thing we can do for ourselves is to go back to the basics. So, in this week’s episode of The Stress Less Show, I want to check in - just you and me - to discuss the importance of making sure our basic needs are being met and provide a few tips on where to start.
How to Manage Media Overload For A Good Night’s Sleep [The Stress Less Show - Episode 74]
Social media scrolling keeping you up at night? It happens to the best of us. We get into bed, but we just can’t resist watching one more TikTok or checking Instagram one last time for any new messages. Then in a blink of an eye, a whole hour has gone by and we’re still not sleeping! This month, we are switching gears and talking about media overload because it can have major impacts on so many different areas of our lives - our productivity, our stress, and yes, our sleep! In this week’s episode of The Stress Less Show, founders of Behavioral Sleep Medicine Associates, licensed psychologist Jacqueline D. Kloss, Ph.D. and physician Amanda Swain, M.D., are back by popular demand to share their insights on how to keep our screen time from interfering with our bedtime!
How to Stay Healthy During the Pandemic [The Stress Less Show - Episode 68]
While we all know taking care of our bodies is important, it has never been more important to keep ourselves healthy than right now in the midst of a pandemic! But how should we be going about it? I am so excited to welcome life enhancement coach Nancy Smith back on this week’s episode of The Stress Less Show to share her best tips for how we can create healthy habits and take care of ourselves and our immune systems so we can feel our best even during this uncertain time!
How to Have Healthier Sleep Practices [The Stress Less Show - Episode 67]
Show of hands: how many of us got a full 8 hours of sleep last night? Let’s face it, pulling ourselves away from work, family, or chores and getting in bed at a reasonable hour can be tough. And once we get in bed, actually FALLING asleep can seem even tougher. We all know that a good night’s rest is crucial for our physical health, but how do we make sure we are setting ourselves up to get the shut-eye we need? In this week’s episode of The Stress Less Show, founders of Behavioral Sleep Medicine Associates, licensed psychologist Jacqueline D. Kloss, Ph.D. and physician Amanda Swain, M.D., have come on the show to share vital tips and information on sleep and how we can implement healthy sleep habits in our bedtime routine.
How to Stop Emotionally Eating [The Stress Less Show - Episode 66]
We all have our comfort foods from time to time, but have you found yourself constantly overwhelmed by feelings and turning to the cookie dough just as a way to cope? It is okay, because you are not alone. Many of us out there struggle with emotional eating and it can seriously impact our stress and the way we feel inside and out. In this week’s episode, founder of Escape From Emotional Eating, Jessica Procini returns to the show to talk about all things emotional eating so that we can let go of the emotions driving us to the kitchen and start using food to truly nourish our bodies.
How to Work IN for Mind and Body Benefits [The Stress Less Show - Episode 65]
Everybody is always talking about working out, but when was the last time you’ve tried working IN? A new month means a new theme on The Stress Less Show and this July, we are talking about our physical health because now more than ever do we need to be taking care of our health inside and out! In this week’s episode, holistic transformation coach Nick Deacon returns to the show to share how we can use our workouts and physical activity to level up our moods and our minds - not just our bodies.