Stress Therapy with Cheri Flake: Meditation & Stress Relief for Real Life

Stress Therapy with Cheri Flake: Meditation & Stress Relief for Real Lifehttps://thestresstherapist.com
Licensed mental health counselor Cheri Flake brings 25+ years of clinical experience to help you master stress relief through accessible meditation, mindfulness practices, and anxiety management strategies. Whether you're dealing with work stress, sleep trouble, emotional eating, or attention problems, you'll learn practical stress therapy methods that work for busy people living in the real world.

Cheri is absolutely unlike any therapist, meditation teacher or hypnotherapist you have ever encountered. Known as "Dolly Parton meets the Dalai Lama," Cheri makes meditation simple and stress management doable - even if you think you can't meditate or have tried everything before. Each episode delivers actionable stress relief techniques from thousands of therapy sessions, workshops, and meditation retreats.

Perfect for anyone seeking anxiety relief, better stress management, or beginner-friendly meditation that actually sticks. This isn't just head-nodding platitudes - it's real guidance with real results for real people ready to start living NOW.

Topics include meditation for stress, anxiety management, mindfulness for busy schedules, stress-related health issues, sleep improvement, emotional eating solutions, and building lasting healthy habits.

Your stress therapy session begins right NOW. 🧡

www.thestresstherapist.com]]>enMental HealthCopyright The Stress Therapist, LLChttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bf10e8de629acebe72ebb1c6520ff4d5.jpgStress Therapy with Cheri Flake: Meditation & Stress Relief for Real Lifehttps://thestresstherapist.comThu, 11 Jun 2026 17:06:03 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessCheri Augustine Flake, LCSWcheri@thestresstherapist.comAre you stressed out, overwhelmed, or just plain over it? Stress Therapy with Cheri Flake teaches you proven stress management techniques and meditation for beginners that fit into real life. Licensed mental health counselor Cheri Flake brings 25+...
Licensed mental health counselor Cheri Flake brings 25+ years of clinical experience to help you master stress relief through accessible meditation, mindfulness practices, and anxiety management strategies. Whether you're dealing with work stress, sleep trouble, emotional eating, or attention problems, you'll learn practical stress therapy methods that work for busy people living in the real world.

Cheri is absolutely unlike any therapist, meditation teacher or hypnotherapist you have ever encountered. Known as "Dolly Parton meets the Dalai Lama," Cheri makes meditation simple and stress management doable - even if you think you can't meditate or have tried everything before. Each episode delivers actionable stress relief techniques from thousands of therapy sessions, workshops, and meditation retreats.

Perfect for anyone seeking anxiety relief, better stress management, or beginner-friendly meditation that actually sticks. This isn't just head-nodding platitudes - it's real guidance with real results for real people ready to start living NOW.

Topics include meditation for stress, anxiety management, mindfulness for busy schedules, stress-related health issues, sleep improvement, emotional eating solutions, and building lasting healthy habits.

Your stress therapy session begins right NOW. 🧡

www.thestresstherapist.com]]>trueepisodicHow to Be Your Own Saviorhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-your-own-savior--72076119

You are the person you've been waiting for. Be her. Be him.
Pick the kindest partner. Looks fade, kindness compounds.
Walk away from people who aren't bringing out your best — no animosity, no diagnosis, just go.
Disappointment = you were relying on something outside yourself. Take that as data.
Sitting and doing nothing is not lazy. It's a skill, and it's becoming a rare one.

Connect with Cheri: Instagram: @thestresstherapist Twitter: @stresstherapy Retreats and offerings: ilovetherapy.com Georgia residents — book a free consultation at thestresstherapist.com Produced and edited by Owen Flake.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72076119Tue, 19 May 2026 23:25:50 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessGraduation season is here, and Cheri has a message for every new grad that she wishes she'd heard at 22 instead of figuring out the hard way: nobody is coming to save you. Not your parents, not your therapist, not the perfect partner, not your...

You are the person you've been waiting for. Be her. Be him.
Pick the kindest partner. Looks fade, kindness compounds.
Walk away from people who aren't bringing out your best — no animosity, no diagnosis, just go.
Disappointment = you were relying on something outside yourself. Take that as data.
Sitting and doing nothing is not lazy. It's a skill, and it's becoming a rare one.

Connect with Cheri: Instagram: @thestresstherapist Twitter: @stresstherapy Retreats and offerings: ilovetherapy.com Georgia residents — book a free consultation at thestresstherapist.com Produced and edited by Owen Flake.]]>940attention,boundaries,empowerment,graduation,gratitude,growth,healing,meditation,mentalhealth,mindfulness,mindset,personalgrowth,presence,responsibility,selfcare,selflove,solitude,stresstherapy,therapy,wellnessfalse158fullDon't Own the Diagnosishttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-own-the-diagnosis--71832171

Why you should never "own" a diagnosis (mental or physical) — the language we use shapes our identity and our healing
Three cognitive flips that change everything: "I have to" becomes "I get to," "what if" becomes "even if," and the quiet magic of "wouldn't it be nice if…"
A 16-second bliss break you can do anywhere — shoutout to my friend Davidji for this one

Mentions and shoutouts:

Catch Stress Therapy the show on New Reality TV (Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV)
Huge congrats to the Chamblee High School varsity tennis team heading to state finals
Stanford is studying energy healers and their effect on cancer cells — science is catching up to the woo woo
September 23–27 retreat with a sale running this week at ilovetherapy.com
If you spot a "Rare But Possible" t-shirt out there, please send it my way

Connect with me @thestresstherapist on Instagram and @stresstherapy on Twitter. Georgia residents — book a free consultation at ilovetherapy.com.

Produced and edited by Owen Flake]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71832171Sat, 02 May 2026 21:19:34 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessHey beautiful people! It's Maycember — that wild stretch of end-of-school-year chaos and springtime new beginnings. Instead of piling more onto your plate, I'm sharing a few tiny cognitive tweaks that can shift everything, plus a quick moment of...

Why you should never "own" a diagnosis (mental or physical) — the language we use shapes our identity and our healing
Three cognitive flips that change everything: "I have to" becomes "I get to," "what if" becomes "even if," and the quiet magic of "wouldn't it be nice if…"
A 16-second bliss break you can do anywhere — shoutout to my friend Davidji for this one

Mentions and shoutouts:

Catch Stress Therapy the show on New Reality TV (Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV)
Huge congrats to the Chamblee High School varsity tennis team heading to state finals
Stanford is studying energy healers and their effect on cancer cells — science is catching up to the woo woo
September 23–27 retreat with a sale running this week at ilovetherapy.com
If you spot a "Rare But Possible" t-shirt out there, please send it my way

Connect with me @thestresstherapist on Instagram and @stresstherapy on Twitter. Georgia residents — book a free consultation at ilovetherapy.com.

Produced and edited by Owen Flake]]>629anxiety,breathwork,cognitive,diagnosis,empowerment,gratitude,healing,meditation,mentalhealth,mindfulness,mindset,optimism,positivity,reframing,resilience,selfcare,stress,therapy,transformation,wellnessfalse157fullNobody Ever Says "I Shouldn't Have Listened to My Gut"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nobody-ever-says-i-shouldn-t-have-listened-to-my-gut--71334499

Intuition isn't reserved for psychics or special people — it's in all of us. Meditation is what turns up the volume. The more you sit, the more available your wise self becomes.

If the voice you're hearing is mean, identity-based, or ego-driven ("you're a bad person"), that's not intuition — that's your ego throwing a fit. Real intuition tends to arrive quietly, from nowhere, and it doesn't attack you.

Nobody ever says "I shouldn't have listened to my gut." That alone tells you everything you need to know about how valuable this is.

🔥 Episode Highlights

The full fire premonition story — six months of smelling smoke, middle-of-the-night office checks, a husband who thought I was losing it, and the call from State Farm that proved I wasn't
My six-year-old telling the police her mommy knew the office would burn down (great for the insurance claim, thanks kid)
Predicting the flood days later — and pulling out every piece of paper and fabric just in time
Why the Waze vs. your gut dilemma is the most relatable intuition test there is
A psychiatrist who couldn't wrap his head around acupressure — and how far we've come since then with mind-body-soul connection
The monk at a silent retreat who said "listen to the listener" and completely rewired my brain
A guided heart center to third eye breathing meditation

📣 Mentions & References

🧠 "Listen to the Listener" — the teaching from a silent retreat that changed everything about how I understand intuition
🧘 Heart Center to Third Eye Meditation — a breathing visualization connecting your heart space to your place of knowing
💆 Somatic Work — body-based healing and why you can't throw a stick at the internet without hitting that word right now
🏥 Chinese Medicine / Acupressure — thousands of years of wisdom we chose to ignore, and we're finally catching up
👦 My son's take on therapy — "You think everything affects your mental" — yeah buddy, because it does

✅ Try This Week

Next time you get a gut feeling — even a small one, like which way to turn — follow it. Then write it down. Start tracking when your intuition shows up and what it's telling you.
Sit for 10 minutes a day this week. Just breathe. The more still you get, the louder that inner voice becomes.
Ask yourself: is this thought ego or intuition? If it's attacking your identity, it's ego. If it arrived from nowhere and feels calm but certain, pay attention.

🏡 Hang With Me

🧘 Retreats — ilovetherapy.com, click on Retreats. Meditation, yoga, and people who get it.
💌 thestresstherapist.com — therapy, retreats, and all the things
📲 @thestresstherapist on Instagram | @stresstherapy on Twitter

🎙️ Produced and edited by Owen Flake.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71334499Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:33:38 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessHey, beautiful people. Let's talk about intuition — that knowing in your gut that you can't quite explain but you absolutely cannot ignore. In this episode, I'm sharing the full story of how I spent months smelling smoke before my office actually...

Intuition isn't reserved for psychics or special people — it's in all of us. Meditation is what turns up the volume. The more you sit, the more available your wise self becomes.

Nobody ever says "I shouldn't have listened to my gut." That alone tells you everything you need to know about how valuable this is.

🔥 Episode Highlights

The full fire premonition story — six months of smelling smoke, middle-of-the-night office checks, a husband who thought I was losing it, and the call from State Farm that proved I wasn't
My six-year-old telling the police her mommy knew the office would burn down (great for the insurance claim, thanks kid)
Predicting the flood days later — and pulling out every piece of paper and fabric just in time
Why the Waze vs. your gut dilemma is the most relatable intuition test there is
A psychiatrist who couldn't wrap his head around acupressure — and how far we've come since then with mind-body-soul connection
The monk at a silent retreat who said "listen to the listener" and completely rewired my brain
A guided heart center to third eye breathing meditation

📣 Mentions & References

🧠 "Listen to the Listener" — the teaching from a silent retreat that changed everything about how I understand intuition
🧘 Heart Center to Third Eye Meditation — a breathing visualization connecting your heart space to your place of knowing
💆 Somatic Work — body-based healing and why you can't throw a stick at the internet without hitting that word right now
🏥 Chinese Medicine / Acupressure — thousands of years of wisdom we chose to ignore, and we're finally catching up
👦 My son's take on therapy — "You think everything affects your mental" — yeah buddy, because it does

✅ Try This Week

Next time you get a gut feeling — even a small one, like which way to turn — follow it. Then write it down. Start tracking when your intuition shows up and what it's telling you.
Sit for 10 minutes a day this week. Just breathe. The more still you get, the louder that inner voice becomes.
Ask yourself: is this thought ego or intuition? If it's attacking your identity, it's ego. If it arrived from nowhere and feels calm but certain, pay attention.

🏡 Hang With Me

🧘 Retreats — ilovetherapy.com, click on Retreats. Meditation, yoga, and people who get it.
💌 thestresstherapist.com — therapy, retreats, and all the things
📲 @thestresstherapist on Instagram | @stresstherapy on Twitter

🎙️ Produced and edited by Owen Flake.]]>1787alignment,awareness,body,breathwork,consciousness,ego,energy,gut,healing,intuition,listening,meditation,mindfulness,peace,premonition,somatic,spirituality,stillness,trust,wisdomfalse156fullHow Your Ego Hijacks Your Meditation (And How to Take Back Control)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-your-ego-hijacks-your-meditation-and-how-to-take-back-control--70707280

Your ego knows your weaknesses — time, body discomfort, and your to-do list — and it will use all of them to pull you off your cushion. Knowing that is half the battle.

That sore throat, achy knee, or urgent thought to check the front door? It might be 100% your ego. Real but not real — but still real. You'll get it when you hear it.

The mantra "This is all I'm supposed to be doing" isn't just motivation — it's ego defense. Use it.

📣 Mentions & Shout-Outs

🧠 Mantra of the episode: Aham Brahmasmi — "I am Brahman. I am the divine. I am connected to cosmic consciousness."
🌸 Flower Meditation — A visualization practice for gently setting your ego's interruptions aside, petal by petal.
💪 The Cheri Flake Willpower Challenge — 40 days of "I will" and "I won't" — a real-life lesson in what your body will fake to get you to quit.
🍬 Hall's Cherry Cough Drop Gate — Possibly the most relatable addiction confession ever recorded.
🧘 David G (davidg.com) — Cheri's beloved meditation teacher and the keeper of the Aham Brahmasmi mantra.
🏡 Retreats with Cheri — Outdoor saunas, hot tubs, sound healing, group hypnotherapy, yin yoga, all-inclusive, zero dishes. Yes please.
💌 thestresstherapist.com — Info on therapy, retreats, and joining the stress-free crew.
📲 Follow Cheri: @thestresstherapist on Instagram | @stresstherapy on Twitter

Produced and edited by Owen Flake.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70707280Wed, 18 Mar 2026 03:19:27 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessOkay, y'all. Your ego has been lying to you — and it's really good at it. In this episode, I'm breaking down the three sneaky ways your ego pulls you right out of your meditation practice every single time: time, body, and environment. We're talking...

Your ego knows your weaknesses — time, body discomfort, and your to-do list — and it will use all of them to pull you off your cushion. Knowing that is half the battle.

That sore throat, achy knee, or urgent thought to check the front door? It might be 100% your ego. Real but not real — but still real. You'll get it when you hear it.

The mantra "This is all I'm supposed to be doing" isn't just motivation — it's ego defense. Use it.

📣 Mentions & Shout-Outs

🧠 Mantra of the episode: Aham Brahmasmi — "I am Brahman. I am the divine. I am connected to cosmic consciousness."
🌸 Flower Meditation — A visualization practice for gently setting your ego's interruptions aside, petal by petal.
💪 The Cheri Flake Willpower Challenge — 40 days of "I will" and "I won't" — a real-life lesson in what your body will fake to get you to quit.
🍬 Hall's Cherry Cough Drop Gate — Possibly the most relatable addiction confession ever recorded.
🧘 David G (davidg.com) — Cheri's beloved meditation teacher and the keeper of the Aham Brahmasmi mantra.
🏡 Retreats with Cheri — Outdoor saunas, hot tubs, sound healing, group hypnotherapy, yin yoga, all-inclusive, zero dishes. Yes please.
💌 thestresstherapist.com — Info on therapy, retreats, and joining the stress-free crew.
📲 Follow Cheri: @thestresstherapist on Instagram | @stresstherapy on Twitter

Produced and edited by Owen Flake.
]]>1995anxiety,breathwork,ego,focus,habits,healing,mantra,meditation,mindfulness,procrastination,selfcare,spirituality,stress,transformation,wellnessfalse156fullProof That There's Nothing Wrong With You (Even If You Think There Is)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/proof-that-there-s-nothing-wrong-with-you-even-if-you-think-there-is--69966803

You’re the only one watching your red pepper game. Everyone else is busy with their own garlic.
If you think others are judging you, check your own mirror. We tend to see in others what we’re doing ourselves.
Let the ego talk—but don’t let it drive. You’re more than your opinions, your comparisons, and your raking style.

📣 Mentions & Shout-Outs

🎬 Wayne’s World – Cheri’s forever favorite (and a reminder that taste doesn’t have to be cool to be true).
🧠 Quote of the day: “No one will ever love you the way you want to be loved… because that’s your job.”
🧘‍♀️ Silent Retreat Stories – Featuring: raking epiphanies, bug goggles, and red pepper enlightenment.
🎙️ Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness by Melissa Oatman – Fellow pink hair goddess and podcaster.
💇‍♀️ Pink Hair as Botox – Cheri’s hairdresser said it best.
🎤 Nancy Wilson from Heart – More pink hair legends.
🎞️ The Incredible Shrinking Woman starring Lily Tomlin – Yes, we went there.
✨ Chakra Talk – Meditation focused on the throat chakra using the “Hum” mantra.
💌 ilovetherapy.com – Info on therapy, retreats, and joining the stress-free crew.
📲 Follow Cheri: @hestresstherapist on Instagram | @stresstherapy on Twitter

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69966803Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:09:53 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessOkay, y’all. Buckle up for a full-body reminder: there is nothing wrong with you. In this episode, I’m throwing down the truth about judgment (yours and everyone else’s), ego meltdowns, pink hair stereotypes, and what happens when you finally shut up...

You’re the only one watching your red pepper game. Everyone else is busy with their own garlic.
If you think others are judging you, check your own mirror. We tend to see in others what we’re doing ourselves.
Let the ego talk—but don’t let it drive. You’re more than your opinions, your comparisons, and your raking style.

📣 Mentions & Shout-Outs

🎬 Wayne’s World – Cheri’s forever favorite (and a reminder that taste doesn’t have to be cool to be true).
🧠 Quote of the day: “No one will ever love you the way you want to be loved… because that’s your job.”
🧘‍♀️ Silent Retreat Stories – Featuring: raking epiphanies, bug goggles, and red pepper enlightenment.
🎙️ Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness by Melissa Oatman – Fellow pink hair goddess and podcaster.
💇‍♀️ Pink Hair as Botox – Cheri’s hairdresser said it best.
🎤 Nancy Wilson from Heart – More pink hair legends.
🎞️ The Incredible Shrinking Woman starring Lily Tomlin – Yes, we went there.
✨ Chakra Talk – Meditation focused on the throat chakra using the “Hum” mantra.
💌 ilovetherapy.com – Info on therapy, retreats, and joining the stress-free crew.
📲 Follow Cheri: @hestresstherapist on Instagram | @stresstherapy on Twitter

]]>1792anxiety,breathwork,chakra,chakrameditation,guidedmeditation,inner-peace,judgment,meditation,mentalhealth,mindfulness,overthinking,people-pleasing,perfectionism,relief,self-acceptance,self-compassion,self-criticism,self-love,stress,stress-relieffalse155fullBe Still & Know: Why You Need a Retreathttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-still-know-why-you-need-a-retreat--69527216

Silent retreats aren’t quiet escapes—they’re wake-up calls. They show you your mind, your habits, and how to finally befriend yourself.

Cheri’s retreats focus on what happens after. You’ll learn how to actually keep meditating once you’re home—no guilt, no stress, no BS.

Even imperfect retreats are transformational. Whether it’s a hurricane or a hornet sting, every moment is the practice.

💬 Mentions & Shout-Outs

🧘‍♀️ Southern Dharma Retreat Center – Cheri’s favorite silent retreat spot in NC
🔊 Sonic Yogi – Providing sound healing at upcoming retreats
📿 Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, David Chernikoff – Legendary retreat teachers
🧱 The Brick – A digital detox device Cheri swears by
📖 Yogaville – The unexpectedly serious retreat center where it all began
🌀 That Time a Hurricane Hit the Retreat – Chaos + enlightenment
💕 “Boyfriend Monk” Moment – A hilarious silent retreat crush story
💌 Come Retreat With Me – Details at ilovetherapy.com

🎧 Produced & Edited by: Owen Flake
🎙️ Hosted by: Cheri Flake, The Stress Therapist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69527216Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:59:29 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, Mindfulness✨ Episode Summary In this raw and hilarious episode, Cheri Flake (a.k.a. The Stress Therapist) lays it all out about meditation retreats—why they matter, what actually happens, and why silent retreats are the real game-changer. From ego flare-ups to...

Silent retreats aren’t quiet escapes—they’re wake-up calls. They show you your mind, your habits, and how to finally befriend yourself.

Cheri’s retreats focus on what happens after. You’ll learn how to actually keep meditating once you’re home—no guilt, no stress, no BS.

Even imperfect retreats are transformational. Whether it’s a hurricane or a hornet sting, every moment is the practice.

💬 Mentions & Shout-Outs

🧘‍♀️ Southern Dharma Retreat Center – Cheri’s favorite silent retreat spot in NC
🔊 Sonic Yogi – Providing sound healing at upcoming retreats
📿 Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, David Chernikoff – Legendary retreat teachers
🧱 The Brick – A digital detox device Cheri swears by
📖 Yogaville – The unexpectedly serious retreat center where it all began
🌀 That Time a Hurricane Hit the Retreat – Chaos + enlightenment
💕 “Boyfriend Monk” Moment – A hilarious silent retreat crush story
💌 Come Retreat With Me – Details at ilovetherapy.com

🎧 Produced & Edited by: Owen Flake
🎙️ Hosted by: Cheri Flake, The Stress Therapist]]>1858anxiety,awareness,breath,growth,guided,habits,healing,meditation,mindfulness,presence,reflection,retreat,selfcare,silence,spirituality,stillness,stress,therapy,transformation,yogafalse154fullNew Year, Real Youhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-year-real-you--69335216

January 1st isn’t magical—you are. Sustainable change happens gradually, not in a flash. Stop waiting for a perfect day and start imperfectly now.
Feel good = real change. If you feel bad about your goal, your brain thinks you don’t want it. Learn how to trick it into wanting transformation.
Chunk it down. Use monthly check-ins and micro-goals to build big dreams into your real life without overwhelm or burnout.

📣 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🧘 Upcoming Workshop: From Resolution to Routine – Jan 17, 2026 at Vista Yoga in Atlanta.
🌴 Beach Retreat: March on beautiful Jekyll Island – sign up at ilovetherapy.com.
🧵 Natural Life: Cheri’s favorite cozy brand – naturallife.com. "You can always change your mind" tee makes a cameo.
🎵 Sonic Yogi: Provides the dreamy music during the meditation segment.
✉️ Email List: Jump on it at ilovetherapy.com so you “don’t stress or miss one thing.”

🎙️ Produced and edited by Owen Flake.
💖 Hosted with heart by Cheri Flake, your Stress Therapist.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69335216Wed, 07 Jan 2026 04:29:28 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessEpisode Summary: In this heartfelt classic, Cheri Flake (aka the Stress Therapist) returns with timeless wisdom to help you rethink New Year’s resolutions—for good. With her signature mix of humor, honesty, and soul, Cheri shares why the January 1st...

January 1st isn’t magical—you are. Sustainable change happens gradually, not in a flash. Stop waiting for a perfect day and start imperfectly now.
Feel good = real change. If you feel bad about your goal, your brain thinks you don’t want it. Learn how to trick it into wanting transformation.
Chunk it down. Use monthly check-ins and micro-goals to build big dreams into your real life without overwhelm or burnout.

📣 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🧘 Upcoming Workshop: From Resolution to Routine – Jan 17, 2026 at Vista Yoga in Atlanta.
🌴 Beach Retreat: March on beautiful Jekyll Island – sign up at ilovetherapy.com.
🧵 Natural Life: Cheri’s favorite cozy brand – naturallife.com. "You can always change your mind" tee makes a cameo.
🎵 Sonic Yogi: Provides the dreamy music during the meditation segment.
✉️ Email List: Jump on it at ilovetherapy.com so you “don’t stress or miss one thing.”

🎙️ Produced and edited by Owen Flake.
💖 Hosted with heart by Cheri Flake, your Stress Therapist.]]>1954awareness,change,clarity,goals,growth,habits,intention,meditation,mindfulness,mindset,motivation,newyear,peace,progress,reflection,resolutions,rhythm,selfcare,stillness,wellnessfalse153fullHoliday Stress Isn’t Mandatoryhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/holiday-stress-isn-t-mandatory--69191143

How to decide what to say yes and no to during the holidays

Why complaining increases stress — and what to do instead

Simple mindfulness practices for shopping, gifting, and family gatherings

Creative, thoughtful gift-giving ideas (even if it’s not your love language)

How being present can reduce anxiety, irritability, and overwhelm

A short, heart-centered meditation to reset your nervous system

🧘‍♀️ Mentioned in this episode:

Weekly Meditate & Restore Yoga with Cheri at Vista Yoga (Atlanta)
Upcoming Beach Retreat at Jekyll Island
September meditation & yoga retreat (perfect gift idea!)

📬 Stay Connected:

Email Cheri to receive the Holiday Gift Guide & join the mailing list:
cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Website: thestresstherapist.com
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Twitter/X: @stresstherapy

🎧 Credits Host: Cheri Flake
Produced & Edited by: Owen Flake]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69191143Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:46:11 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessThe holidays don’t magically create more time — but they do give us an opportunity to choose how we spend our energy. In this episode, Cheri Flake shares practical, compassionate ways to reduce holiday stress by setting boundaries, saying no without...

How to decide what to say yes and no to during the holidays

Why complaining increases stress — and what to do instead

Simple mindfulness practices for shopping, gifting, and family gatherings

Creative, thoughtful gift-giving ideas (even if it’s not your love language)

How being present can reduce anxiety, irritability, and overwhelm

A short, heart-centered meditation to reset your nervous system

🧘‍♀️ Mentioned in this episode:

Weekly Meditate & Restore Yoga with Cheri at Vista Yoga (Atlanta)
Upcoming Beach Retreat at Jekyll Island
September meditation & yoga retreat (perfect gift idea!)

📬 Stay Connected:

Email Cheri to receive the Holiday Gift Guide & join the mailing list:
cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Website: thestresstherapist.com
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Twitter/X: @stresstherapy

🎧 Credits Host: Cheri Flake
Produced & Edited by: Owen Flake]]>2102anxiety,balance,boundaries,breath,calm,compassion,grounding,healing,holidays,intention,joy,meditation,mindfulness,peace,presence,rest,selfcare,stillness,stress,wellnessfalse152fullThanksgiving: Find the Good, Feed the Gratitudehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thanksgiving-find-the-good-feed-the-gratitude--68633680✨ Episode Summary:
In this heartwarming holiday episode, Cheri pops out of her retreat-mode to drop a cozy, candid Thanksgiving chat straight from her pink treehouse. Inspired by a silent meditation retreat and a real-talk moment with a client, she gets real about why gratitude sometimes feels forced—and how to gently shift into a more loving, ease-filled practice. With stories of chapstick, cranky teens, and making lunches with love, Cheri invites us to stop overthinking gratitude and start living it. This episode ends with a beautiful, breath-centered guided meditation on love and thankfulness.

🔑 Key Learning Points:
Gratitude doesn't need a journal. You don’t have to write it down to feel it—just find the good in everyday moments and let the thankfulness naturally flow.
Resentment vs. Reverence. The way we frame our daily “chores” can turn obligation into a sacred act of service—and that shift changes everything.
Love makes life taste better. Whether you're cooking, cleaning, or just breathing, doing it with love transforms your entire experience (and maybe even the flavor).

💌 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🧘 Self-Realization Fellowship – Cheri’s recent silent meditation retreat that inspired this soulful drop-in.
📚 Gratitude Journals – The pros, cons, and Cheri’s “just live it” alternative.
💖 "It's Easy and I Like It" Tattoos – Cheri’s go-to mantra and mini gift from her talks.
📺 NewRealityTV.com + URView TV – Where you can find Cheri’s video meditations.
📬 Cheri’s Gift Guide & Retreat Newsletter – Sign up at TheStressTherapist.com
to get it!
📧 Email her anytime: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
💕 Follow Cheri:
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Twitter/X: @stresstherapy

🎧 Produced by Owen Flake – Mixing the vibes and polishing the magic, thank you for making it all sound so good!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68633680Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:14:01 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, Mindfulness✨ Episode Summary: In this heartwarming holiday episode, Cheri pops out of her retreat-mode to drop a cozy, candid Thanksgiving chat straight from her pink treehouse. Inspired by a silent meditation retreat and a real-talk moment with a client, she...✨ Episode Summary:
In this heartwarming holiday episode, Cheri pops out of her retreat-mode to drop a cozy, candid Thanksgiving chat straight from her pink treehouse. Inspired by a silent meditation retreat and a real-talk moment with a client, she gets real about why gratitude sometimes feels forced—and how to gently shift into a more loving, ease-filled practice. With stories of chapstick, cranky teens, and making lunches with love, Cheri invites us to stop overthinking gratitude and start living it. This episode ends with a beautiful, breath-centered guided meditation on love and thankfulness.

🔑 Key Learning Points:
Gratitude doesn't need a journal. You don’t have to write it down to feel it—just find the good in everyday moments and let the thankfulness naturally flow.
Resentment vs. Reverence. The way we frame our daily “chores” can turn obligation into a sacred act of service—and that shift changes everything.
Love makes life taste better. Whether you're cooking, cleaning, or just breathing, doing it with love transforms your entire experience (and maybe even the flavor).

💌 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🧘 Self-Realization Fellowship – Cheri’s recent silent meditation retreat that inspired this soulful drop-in.
📚 Gratitude Journals – The pros, cons, and Cheri’s “just live it” alternative.
💖 "It's Easy and I Like It" Tattoos – Cheri’s go-to mantra and mini gift from her talks.
📺 NewRealityTV.com + URView TV – Where you can find Cheri’s video meditations.
📬 Cheri’s Gift Guide & Retreat Newsletter – Sign up at TheStressTherapist.com
to get it!
📧 Email her anytime: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
💕 Follow Cheri:
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Twitter/X: @stresstherapy

🎧 Produced by Owen Flake – Mixing the vibes and polishing the magic, thank you for making it all sound so good!
]]>1935abundance,awareness,breathwork,connection,gratitude,journaling,kindness,love,meditation,mindfulness,parenting,positivity,presence,reflection,resentment,service,simplicity,stress,thanksgiving,wellnessfalse151fullWhen Everyone's Driving You Nuts (Classic Replay)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-everyone-s-driving-you-nuts-classic-replay--68247146

It’s not them, it’s you: When everyone is getting on your nerves, it's time to look inward, not outward.
Replace the loop: Stop affirming negative states (like saying "I’m tired")—your brain listens and responds accordingly.
You get to choose: Every moment is an invitation to respond consciously rather than react unconsciously.

📣 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🎭 TV Show: Shrinking — sparked the convo about honesty in therapy
🧘‍♀️ Pema Chödrön — her short retreat video inspired the episode’s key metaphor
📚 A Course in Miracles — quoted for its teaching on inner change sparking outer peace
🧳 Retreat Center: Ignatius House, Atlanta — Cheri’s pre-recording getaway
🏔️ Upcoming Retreats:
- Blue Ridge, GA (June & Oct) – Mountain meditation & yoga escape
- Jekyll Island (Aug) – Beach retreat with sunrise yoga & bonfire bliss
  👉 Reserve Your Spot
👩‍🏫 Yoga with Cindy Dollar – returning favorite teacher from Asheville
🥗 Chef Christina Law – farm-to-table meals + Thai massage
💌 Mailing List Perk: Jump on Cheri’s mailer to stay stress-free and in the loop!
🛠️ Producer Credit: Huge thanks to Owen Flake for producing this classic replay 🙌

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68247146Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:04:35 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, Mindfulness✨ Episode Summary: Ever have one of those days where it feels like everyone is out to test your patience? In this classic replay, Cheri Flake dives deep into what’s really going on when the world feels extra annoying—and (spoiler!) the answer might...

It’s not them, it’s you: When everyone is getting on your nerves, it's time to look inward, not outward.
Replace the loop: Stop affirming negative states (like saying "I’m tired")—your brain listens and responds accordingly.
You get to choose: Every moment is an invitation to respond consciously rather than react unconsciously.

📣 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🎭 TV Show: Shrinking — sparked the convo about honesty in therapy
🧘‍♀️ Pema Chödrön — her short retreat video inspired the episode’s key metaphor
📚 A Course in Miracles — quoted for its teaching on inner change sparking outer peace
🧳 Retreat Center: Ignatius House, Atlanta — Cheri’s pre-recording getaway
🏔️ Upcoming Retreats:
- Blue Ridge, GA (June & Oct) – Mountain meditation & yoga escape
- Jekyll Island (Aug) – Beach retreat with sunrise yoga & bonfire bliss
  👉 Reserve Your Spot
👩‍🏫 Yoga with Cindy Dollar – returning favorite teacher from Asheville
🥗 Chef Christina Law – farm-to-table meals + Thai massage
💌 Mailing List Perk: Jump on Cheri’s mailer to stay stress-free and in the loop!
🛠️ Producer Credit: Huge thanks to Owen Flake for producing this classic replay 🙌

]]>1831awareness,control,ego,energy,healing,judgement,kindness,meditation,mindfulnesss,om,overwhelm,peace,presence,retreat,selfwork,stillness,stress,therapy,thoughts,triggersfalse150fullClassic Replay: Davidji on Making Meditation Stickhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/classic-replay-davidji-on-making-meditation-stick--67882088

Ritual beats willpower. Davidji’s "RPM" formula—Rise, Pee, Meditate—makes your practice as natural as brushing your teeth.

Subtle wins are still wins. Meditation changes your brain and your life, but the signs might whisper, not shout—so stay tuned in.

16 Seconds to Bliss works—even if you know the trick. A simple breath technique can stop stress in its tracks and bring you back to the now, anywhere, anytime.

📚 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🧔‍♂️ Davidji – Meditation master, author, and founder of the Masters of Wisdom & Meditation Teacher Training
🐶 Peaches – Davidji’s mindful Morkie and tiny teacher of unconditional love
📖 Books by Davidji:
- Secrets of Meditation – the OG foundation (and all proceeds go to charity!)
- Destressifying – Cheri’s favorite, packed with real-world tools like SODA and SQUEEZE
- Sacred Powers – a deep dive into transformation through powerful inner questions
🧪 Study Mention: Broadcasting Happiness by Michelle Gielan – research showing how your first 30 minutes shape your entire day
Special thanks to Owen Flake – For helping bring this classic episode back to the feed through producing and editing. We love you!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67882088Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:31:33 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, Mindfulness✨ Episode Summary: This classic replay episode is one of those golden ones that deserves a second (or third!) listen. In this heartfelt and high-energy convo, Cheri welcomes the legendary Davidji—named one of USA Today's top five meditation teachers...

Ritual beats willpower. Davidji’s "RPM" formula—Rise, Pee, Meditate—makes your practice as natural as brushing your teeth.

Subtle wins are still wins. Meditation changes your brain and your life, but the signs might whisper, not shout—so stay tuned in.

16 Seconds to Bliss works—even if you know the trick. A simple breath technique can stop stress in its tracks and bring you back to the now, anywhere, anytime.

📚 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🧔‍♂️ Davidji – Meditation master, author, and founder of the Masters of Wisdom & Meditation Teacher Training
🐶 Peaches – Davidji’s mindful Morkie and tiny teacher of unconditional love
📖 Books by Davidji:
- Secrets of Meditation – the OG foundation (and all proceeds go to charity!)
- Destressifying – Cheri’s favorite, packed with real-world tools like SODA and SQUEEZE
- Sacred Powers – a deep dive into transformation through powerful inner questions
🧪 Study Mention: Broadcasting Happiness by Michelle Gielan – research showing how your first 30 minutes shape your entire day
Special thanks to Owen Flake – For helping bring this classic episode back to the feed through producing and editing. We love you!

]]>2715awakening,breath,calm,classic,davidji,focus,gratitude,habits,healing,meditation,mindfulness,peace,replay,routine,rpm,selfcare,stillness,stress,transformation,wellnessfalse149fullBack to the Basics, Babyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-to-the-basics-baby--67606505

Tired is a choice—stop saying it! You create your reality with your words. Saying “I’m tired” only fuels the fatigue.
Complaining makes things worse. Every. Single. Time. Even in miserable moments, keeping humor and presence can transform the experience.
Meditation is not about nothing. It’s training your mind to focus on one thing—your breath, a mantra, or stillness—and taking custody of your consciousness.

💫 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🛶 Rainy canoe trip with Andre – a core memory filled with laughter and no complaints.
📿 "You create your reality" – inspired by Parmahansa Yogananda.
🧠 Quote nod to Michael A. Singer – on the mind being separate from the self.
📵 The Brick – a real gadget the host uses to remove distractions from her phone.
💬 Classic quote reimagined: "All of man’s problems stem from his inability to sit quietly in a room alone for 15 minutes."
🧘‍♂️ Guided Meditation Included – a back-to-basics breath-focused meditation with gentle grounding.
📩 Special Love for Owen Flake – for producing the show with care and clarity!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67606505Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:44:51 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, Mindfulness✨ Episode Summary: Welcome to Season 2! In this warm and witty kickoff, your favorite stress therapist brings us back to what matters: stillness, consciousness, and the radical magic of not saying “I’m tired.” Through heartfelt stories (including a...

Tired is a choice—stop saying it! You create your reality with your words. Saying “I’m tired” only fuels the fatigue.
Complaining makes things worse. Every. Single. Time. Even in miserable moments, keeping humor and presence can transform the experience.
Meditation is not about nothing. It’s training your mind to focus on one thing—your breath, a mantra, or stillness—and taking custody of your consciousness.

💫 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🛶 Rainy canoe trip with Andre – a core memory filled with laughter and no complaints.
📿 "You create your reality" – inspired by Parmahansa Yogananda.
🧠 Quote nod to Michael A. Singer – on the mind being separate from the self.
📵 The Brick – a real gadget the host uses to remove distractions from her phone.
💬 Classic quote reimagined: "All of man’s problems stem from his inability to sit quietly in a room alone for 15 minutes."
🧘‍♂️ Guided Meditation Included – a back-to-basics breath-focused meditation with gentle grounding.
📩 Special Love for Owen Flake – for producing the show with care and clarity!

]]>1719anxiety,awareness,breath,complaining,consciousness,focus,habit,humor,intention,meditation,mindfulness,peace,practice,presence,quiet,reset,retreat,selflove,stillness,tiredfalse148fullPickleball Energy for Your Soul: The Secret to True Motivationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pickleball-energy-for-your-soul-the-secret-to-true-motivation--67409327

Motivation follows action, not the other way around. If you're waiting to feel motivated before you start, you'll wait forever.
Do less, feel better. Start small and stop on a high note — your brain and habits will thank you.
Feel good first. When a behavior feels good, you’re far more likely to stick with it (hello, pickleball people!).

🙌 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🧠 Volition vs. Motivation — insight from psychiatric work
🧘‍♂️ Davidji – Cheri’s beloved meditation teacher & voice of “RPM: Rise, Pee, Meditate”
🎾 Pickleball People – the ultimate metaphor for effortless motivation
🐾 Cheri’s Retreats – beachy, mountainy, dog-friendly, magical (come along!)
🎵 Sonic Yogi – musical support for the guided Om meditation
🛠️ Cheri’s garage – a hot mess, but metaphor gold
💧 Hydration struggles & spousal water-bragging rights 😂
🚘 Shout-out to her “CHEROKEE” license plate — and the evolving school of “Cheri Flake School”

🧘‍♀️ Guided Meditation Included: Yes! A short, centering mantra-based meditation using “Om” to bring you back to center and energize your mind. Produced & edited with heart by 🎧 Owen Flake.
Hosted by Cheri Flake, The Stress Therapist.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67409327Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:00:08 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, Mindfulness🪷 Show Notes: Ever wonder why you just can't seem to get motivated — even for the stuff you actually want to do? In this soul-sparking episode, Cheri breaks down the true nature of motivation and why it's not what you think. Spoiler: it doesn't...

Motivation follows action, not the other way around. If you're waiting to feel motivated before you start, you'll wait forever.
Do less, feel better. Start small and stop on a high note — your brain and habits will thank you.
Feel good first. When a behavior feels good, you’re far more likely to stick with it (hello, pickleball people!).

🙌 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🧠 Volition vs. Motivation — insight from psychiatric work
🧘‍♂️ Davidji – Cheri’s beloved meditation teacher & voice of “RPM: Rise, Pee, Meditate”
🎾 Pickleball People – the ultimate metaphor for effortless motivation
🐾 Cheri’s Retreats – beachy, mountainy, dog-friendly, magical (come along!)
🎵 Sonic Yogi – musical support for the guided Om meditation
🛠️ Cheri’s garage – a hot mess, but metaphor gold
💧 Hydration struggles & spousal water-bragging rights 😂
🚘 Shout-out to her “CHEROKEE” license plate — and the evolving school of “Cheri Flake School”

🧘‍♀️ Guided Meditation Included: Yes! A short, centering mantra-based meditation using “Om” to bring you back to center and energize your mind. Produced & edited with heart by 🎧 Owen Flake.
Hosted by Cheri Flake, The Stress Therapist.]]>1668action,change,discipline,energy,flow,habits,healthyhabits,inspiration,meditation,mindfulness,motivation,om,pickleball,routine,self-care,stress,volition,wellnessfalse147fullNo One Is Coming to Save You....And that's GOOD News!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-one-is-coming-to-save-you-and-that-s-good-news--67184617

🌪️ Control is an Inside Job: Real empowerment begins the moment you take 100% responsibility for your life—no exceptions, no blame.
💡 Joy Isn’t Lost, It’s Buried: Stop searching “out there”—happiness lives within, waiting to be uncovered through stillness and silence.
🔥 Unresolved Isn’t Always Unfinished: What you can’t fix might be sacred. Acceptance can be the most divine protection of all.

📣 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🎸 Lucinda Williams – Her song “Joy” is a soulful metaphor for the search we all do outside of ourselves.
📚 Wayne Dyer – His teachings on radical responsibility helped shape this episode’s core message.
🧘‍♀️ Silent Retreats – Cheri shares insights from her mountain retreats and upcoming offerings.
📍 Georgia Retreats – 🍂 September 2025 in the Blue Ridge Mountains & 🏖️ Jekyll Island retreats: meditation, yoga, and transformation in stunning locations.
💌 Join the mailing list at ilovetherapy.com so you don’t miss a thing!
📲 Instagram: @thestresstherapist
🐦 Twitter/X: @estresstherapy

🎧 Production Credit: Big love and thanks to 🎧 Owen Flake for producing and editing this episode with care and clarity.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67184617Wed, 30 Jul 2025 03:22:31 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, Mindfulness✨ Episode Summary: In this fiercely empowering episode, Cheri Flake dives deep into the illusion of control and the ultimate truth: you are the master of your life. Through reflections on Lucinda Williams' haunting lyrics and personal stories from her...

🌪️ Control is an Inside Job: Real empowerment begins the moment you take 100% responsibility for your life—no exceptions, no blame.
💡 Joy Isn’t Lost, It’s Buried: Stop searching “out there”—happiness lives within, waiting to be uncovered through stillness and silence.
🔥 Unresolved Isn’t Always Unfinished: What you can’t fix might be sacred. Acceptance can be the most divine protection of all.

📣 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🎸 Lucinda Williams – Her song “Joy” is a soulful metaphor for the search we all do outside of ourselves.
📚 Wayne Dyer – His teachings on radical responsibility helped shape this episode’s core message.
🧘‍♀️ Silent Retreats – Cheri shares insights from her mountain retreats and upcoming offerings.
📍 Georgia Retreats – 🍂 September 2025 in the Blue Ridge Mountains & 🏖️ Jekyll Island retreats: meditation, yoga, and transformation in stunning locations.
💌 Join the mailing list at ilovetherapy.com so you don’t miss a thing!
📲 Instagram: @thestresstherapist
🐦 Twitter/X: @estresstherapy

🎧 Production Credit: Big love and thanks to 🎧 Owen Flake for producing and editing this episode with care and clarity.]]>1711awakening,clarity,empowerment,forgiveness,freedom,healing,joy,karma,learnhowtomeditate,meditation,mindfulness,presence,responsibility,retreat,selfcare,self-care,silence,stress,stressrelief,yogafalse146fullManifesting Without the Ickhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/manifesting-without-the-ick--66992101

Specificity is Power: Get crystal clear on exactly what you want—not what you “should” want. Manifestation only works when you're aligned with your true desires.

Feel It to Believe It: Emotions fuel manifestation. Pair your intentions with genuine, heightened feelings to convince your brain (and the universe) that it matters.

Divine Timing Loves a Listener: You’ve got to show up, pay attention, and be open to nudges, signs, and sacred coincidences—even if they arrive disguised as a grocery cart exchange.

💫 Mention & Shout-Out Section:

📚 The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer – Sheri says, “Don’t read the back. Just read the book. Trust me.”
🧘‍♂️ Paramahansa Yogananda – On how money can be sacred and surrender is strength.
🧠 Wayne Dyer – His advice on focusing your thoughts with emotion and intention.
🎶 Cheri's new band! (Yup, she’s singing and her heart is wide open.)
🏡 Andrew “Gilby” Gilbert – Rock star real estate agent in Atlanta (Keller Williams).
🐘 Ganesh – Remover of obstacles, featured in Sheri and Violet’s adorable manifesting chant.
🚗 Kia Sorento SX Prestige Plug-In Hybrid – Her new dream car (times three!).
🔮 Guided Meditation: Peace In, Peace Out – A gentle, grounding practice to help you receive and radiate peace.

🎙️ Credits: Produced & edited with love and skill by Owen Flake 💻🎧 Want more magic like this?
👉 Follow @stresstherapist on Instagram
👉 Follow @stresstherapy on Twitter
💌 Visit ilovetherapy.com to join Cheri's mailing list, book retreats, or (if you're in Georgia) schedule a therapy session. Until next season…
You got this. 💖]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66992101Wed, 16 Jul 2025 03:32:14 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, Mindfulness🌀 Episode Summary: In this delightfully candid and mind-opening episode, Cheri Flake (a.k.a. your friendly neighborhood Stress Therapist) dives into the often-cringey concept of manifestation—but from a place of authenticity, clarity, and spiritual...

Specificity is Power: Get crystal clear on exactly what you want—not what you “should” want. Manifestation only works when you're aligned with your true desires.

Feel It to Believe It: Emotions fuel manifestation. Pair your intentions with genuine, heightened feelings to convince your brain (and the universe) that it matters.

Divine Timing Loves a Listener: You’ve got to show up, pay attention, and be open to nudges, signs, and sacred coincidences—even if they arrive disguised as a grocery cart exchange.

💫 Mention & Shout-Out Section:

📚 The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer – Sheri says, “Don’t read the back. Just read the book. Trust me.”
🧘‍♂️ Paramahansa Yogananda – On how money can be sacred and surrender is strength.
🧠 Wayne Dyer – His advice on focusing your thoughts with emotion and intention.
🎶 Cheri's new band! (Yup, she’s singing and her heart is wide open.)
🏡 Andrew “Gilby” Gilbert – Rock star real estate agent in Atlanta (Keller Williams).
🐘 Ganesh – Remover of obstacles, featured in Sheri and Violet’s adorable manifesting chant.
🚗 Kia Sorento SX Prestige Plug-In Hybrid – Her new dream car (times three!).
🔮 Guided Meditation: Peace In, Peace Out – A gentle, grounding practice to help you receive and radiate peace.

Self-Abandonment Looks Polite: Being ultra-kind to others while bailing on your own needs is still abandonment—just with a smile.

Calendar It Like You Mean It: Treat personal commitments like appointments with someone important (spoiler: that’s you).

Confidence = Equality: True confidence isn’t about being better—it's knowing you're just as valuable as anyone else at the table.

📣 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🎵 “Bless Your Heart” by Megan Moroney – for a little Southern passive-aggression education
🏃‍♀️ Peachtree Road Race – Cheri’s one and only running moment (cheers included)
🧘‍♀️ Vista Yoga in Atlanta – Cheri teaches there on Thursday nights
🌐 Website: ilovetherapy.com – retreats, classes & all the good stuff
📧 Join the email list for stress-free updates & surprises
🙌 Producer Credit: Big thanks to Owen Flake, the silent hero behind the scenes!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66829247Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:54:48 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, Mindfulness📝 Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode, Cheri unpacks the sneaky habit of putting everyone else first—even strangers—and what it really means when we constantly flake on ourselves. She calls it Southern Hospitality Syndrome: a charming but toxic...

Self-Abandonment Looks Polite: Being ultra-kind to others while bailing on your own needs is still abandonment—just with a smile.

Calendar It Like You Mean It: Treat personal commitments like appointments with someone important (spoiler: that’s you).

Confidence = Equality: True confidence isn’t about being better—it's knowing you're just as valuable as anyone else at the table.

📣 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🎵 “Bless Your Heart” by Megan Moroney – for a little Southern passive-aggression education
🏃‍♀️ Peachtree Road Race – Cheri’s one and only running moment (cheers included)
🧘‍♀️ Vista Yoga in Atlanta – Cheri teaches there on Thursday nights
🌐 Website: ilovetherapy.com – retreats, classes & all the good stuff
📧 Join the email list for stress-free updates & surprises
🙌 Producer Credit: Big thanks to Owen Flake, the silent hero behind the scenes!

]]>1710false144fullWhat Do You Want (Your Desires Aren't Going Anywhere)https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-do-you-want-your-desires-aren-t-going-anywhere--66598296

Desires Don’t Expire: Longings that come from your heart will keep nudging you until you pay attention—and that’s a good thing.

Flip the Script with “Not This”: Clarity often starts with defining what you don’t want. Let that contrast guide you to truth.

Ditch the “How” Trap: You don’t need to figure out the logistics—your job is to dream clearly. Let the universe handle the delivery.

💫 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🧘‍♀️ Meditation by Davidji – Guided heart-centered journey into your desires.
🐴 Equine Therapy Story – A powerful reminder that “I don’t know how” is not a reason to quit.
✍️ Writing Prompt – “What do I truly desire?” (Don’t overthink—just write.)
🌄 Retreats in Georgia – Meditation + yoga in dreamy mountain settings: Retreat Info
💌 Join Cheri’s Mailing List – Sign up here so you never miss a retreat, episode, or soulful tip.
📲 Follow Cheri Online – @thestresstherapist on Instagram | @stresstherapy on Twitter
🌟 Rate & Review the Show – It helps so much. Thank you for spreading the calm!

🎛️ Episode Production: Produced and edited by Owen—a creative force behind the scenes, helping shape the energy and sound of each episode with care and clarity. 🎧✨]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66598296Wed, 18 Jun 2025 03:37:22 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, Mindfulness✨ Episode Summary: In this soulful and spirited episode, Cheri explores the powerful pull of desire—how our deepest wants keep whispering to us, no matter how long we've ignored them. Through candid storytelling, humor, and a heartfelt guided...

Desires Don’t Expire: Longings that come from your heart will keep nudging you until you pay attention—and that’s a good thing.

Flip the Script with “Not This”: Clarity often starts with defining what you don’t want. Let that contrast guide you to truth.

Ditch the “How” Trap: You don’t need to figure out the logistics—your job is to dream clearly. Let the universe handle the delivery.

💫 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🧘‍♀️ Meditation by Davidji – Guided heart-centered journey into your desires.
🐴 Equine Therapy Story – A powerful reminder that “I don’t know how” is not a reason to quit.
✍️ Writing Prompt – “What do I truly desire?” (Don’t overthink—just write.)
🌄 Retreats in Georgia – Meditation + yoga in dreamy mountain settings: Retreat Info
💌 Join Cheri’s Mailing List – Sign up here so you never miss a retreat, episode, or soulful tip.
📲 Follow Cheri Online – @thestresstherapist on Instagram | @stresstherapy on Twitter
🌟 Rate & Review the Show – It helps so much. Thank you for spreading the calm!

🎛️ Episode Production: Produced and edited by Owen—a creative force behind the scenes, helping shape the energy and sound of each episode with care and clarity. 🎧✨]]>1711authenciticy,clarity,creativity,desire,dreams,fufillment,growth,healing,inspiration,intention,intuition,joy,meditation,mindfulness,purposefalse142fullClassic Replay! Meditation- -Where to Starthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/classic-replay-meditation-where-to-start--66501647

Three Minutes > Zero Minutes: Starting small, even just three minutes a day, beats lofty goals you never stick to. Build the habit, not the hype.
RPM = Rise, Pee, Meditate: This simple formula helps anchor your practice before the world (or your phone) steals your focus. Mornings work best—even for night owls.
Feel Good to Change: You can't shame yourself into transformation. Real change starts with compassion and showing up, not should-ing yourself into guilt.

💌 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

📖 Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu Suzuki – Back-to-basics spiritual inspiration.
🎉 You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay – The queen of affirmations and thought power.
🌬️ 16 Seconds to Bliss by Davidji – Breath practice featured in the episode.
🎙️ The Skeptic Metaphysicians – Podcast Cheri recently guested on. Woo meets wonder.
🧠 Quote Drop: “Your personal reality creates your personality” — Joe Dispenza.
🎯 Accountability Tip: Text a friend “RPM” every morning to build the habit together!
💻 Cheri’s site: ilovetherapy.com – For retreats, consults, and sweet stress therapy mailers.

Produced and edited by Owen Flake | Audio production, editing, and creative direction 🎛️🎚️🎧]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66501647Wed, 11 Jun 2025 02:52:06 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, Mindfulness🪷 Episode Summary: In this classic replay, Cheri Flake brings us back to basics with heartfelt humor and soulful honesty. Through personal stories, down-to-earth wisdom, and a warm shout-out to Louise Hay and Davidji, Cheri shares how to truly begin a...

Three Minutes > Zero Minutes: Starting small, even just three minutes a day, beats lofty goals you never stick to. Build the habit, not the hype.
RPM = Rise, Pee, Meditate: This simple formula helps anchor your practice before the world (or your phone) steals your focus. Mornings work best—even for night owls.
Feel Good to Change: You can't shame yourself into transformation. Real change starts with compassion and showing up, not should-ing yourself into guilt.

💌 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

📖 Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu Suzuki – Back-to-basics spiritual inspiration.
🎉 You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay – The queen of affirmations and thought power.
🌬️ 16 Seconds to Bliss by Davidji – Breath practice featured in the episode.
🎙️ The Skeptic Metaphysicians – Podcast Cheri recently guested on. Woo meets wonder.
🧠 Quote Drop: “Your personal reality creates your personality” — Joe Dispenza.
🎯 Accountability Tip: Text a friend “RPM” every morning to build the habit together!
💻 Cheri’s site: ilovetherapy.com – For retreats, consults, and sweet stress therapy mailers.

Produced and edited by Owen Flake | Audio production, editing, and creative direction 🎛️🎚️🎧]]>1713breathwork,habits,meditation,mindfulness,presensce,rpm,stillness,stress,wellness,zenfalse141fullThink Like the You You’re Becominghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-like-the-you-you-re-becoming--66387072

You are not your thoughts—you're the one noticing them. Meditation helps you see that thoughts are just options, not truths.
Convince your toddler brain by using affirmations with emotion and storytelling to make your beliefs feel real and sticky.
Flip the 'what ifs' to serve you. Instead of catastrophizing, play out best-case scenarios with emotional clarity.

📣 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

💻 Byron Katie’s “The Work” — Mind-shifting reframing tools.
📖 Bhagavad Gita translated by Stephen Mitchell — A poetic and soulful sacred text.
🎶 “Joy” by 13 Stories — Sheri’s song featured by Wayne Dyer on Hay House Radio.
🎤 Wayne Dyer’s Inspiration Show on Hay House — For the spiritual spark plug vibe.
🧠 Tip: Label your thoughts (“future,” “worry,” “planning”) to make them easier to release.
🦋 Butterfly "what-ifs" — A sweet metaphor for gently redirecting anxious or repetitive thoughts.
📧 Sheri wants to hear from you! Email her how you're taking control of your thoughts.

You are not your thoughts—you're the one noticing them. Meditation helps you see that thoughts are just options, not truths.
Convince your toddler brain by using affirmations with emotion and storytelling to make your beliefs feel real and sticky.
Flip the 'what ifs' to serve you. Instead of catastrophizing, play out best-case scenarios with emotional clarity.

📣 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

💻 Byron Katie’s “The Work” — Mind-shifting reframing tools.
📖 Bhagavad Gita translated by Stephen Mitchell — A poetic and soulful sacred text.
🎶 “Joy” by 13 Stories — Sheri’s song featured by Wayne Dyer on Hay House Radio.
🎤 Wayne Dyer’s Inspiration Show on Hay House — For the spiritual spark plug vibe.
🧠 Tip: Label your thoughts (“future,” “worry,” “planning”) to make them easier to release.
🦋 Butterfly "what-ifs" — A sweet metaphor for gently redirecting anxious or repetitive thoughts.
📧 Sheri wants to hear from you! Email her how you're taking control of your thoughts.

🎧 Guided Meditation Included:
Yes! A beautiful mantra-based meditation using Ham Sa (“I am That”) to help you gently return to center and reclaim your narrative. 💫 Final Thought:
You’re allowed to change your thoughts. And when you do, your whole life shifts with them.
Produced and edited by Owen Flake | Audio production, editing, and creative direction 🎛️🎚️🎧]]>1670affirmations,awareness,consciousness,emotion,identity,manifestation,meditation,mindfulness,mindset,neuroplasticity,reframing,selftalk,thoughts,transformation,visualizationfalse140fullFrom Pain to Peace: Meditation During Cancerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-pain-to-peace-meditation-during-cancer--66192750
📝 Episode Summary:In this powerful and intimate episode, the Stress Therapist, Cheri Flake, shares the deeply personal story of her husband's journey through a life-threatening cancer diagnosis and how his established meditation practice became a cornerstone of his remarkable healing. Blending humor, raw honesty, and guided insight, Cheri urges listeners to adopt a consistent meditation practice before crisis hits. This episode underscores the vital role of stillness, the importance of preparation, and the transformative power of simply showing up—before life forces you to.🧠 Three Learning Points:

Meditation as Preventative Medicine:
Regular meditation practice builds resilience and emotional strength, preparing you for life’s inevitable crises before they arrive.
The Ego’s Resistance to Stillness:
The internal voice (ego) often resists meditation, but that resistance can be overcome with small, consistent steps.
Healing Amplified by Stillness:
A personal story about the host’s husband’s battle with cancer highlights how a strong meditation practice contributed to extraordinary healing.

🌀 MENTIONS & SHOUT-OUTS:

🎸 Sonic Yogi – Provides the dreamy soundscape for the closing meditation. Check him out on Spotify!

This episode is lovingly dedicated to Andrew, whose strength, stillness, and healing journey continue to inspire. Your courage reminds us why we start the practice before we need it. Thank you for allowing us to share your powerful story. 💛And to all the listeners who show up, sit down, and breathe—you’re doing the work. Keep going. We see you.🎧 Includes a Guided Meditation!

A breath-based meditation led by Cheri with music from Sonic Yogi. Perfect for beginners (and anyone who can breathe).The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author💕 Love the show?Please rate and review us!💸 Send some love bucks:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake
Thank you!🌊 Stay in Touch with Cheri & the Stress Therapy Community!Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
LinkedIn
Website

YouTube🌿 Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains or by the peaceful seaside on Jekyll Island. Walk away with a solid, joyful daily meditation practice and some serious inner calm.📚 Want Cheri to be your therapist?If you live in Georgia, go here to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.📖 Buy Cheri’s book:
Honey Do To Honey DONE!
A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist, on social media or visit www.iLoveTherapy.com to learn more about meditation classes & retreats.

Produced and edited by Owen Flake | Audio production, editing, and creative direction]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66192750Wed, 21 May 2025 22:07:42 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, Mindfulness📝 Episode Summary:In this powerful and intimate episode, the Stress Therapist, Cheri Flake, shares the deeply personal story of her husband's journey through a life-threatening cancer diagnosis and how his established meditation practice became a...
📝 Episode Summary:In this powerful and intimate episode, the Stress Therapist, Cheri Flake, shares the deeply personal story of her husband's journey through a life-threatening cancer diagnosis and how his established meditation practice became a cornerstone of his remarkable healing. Blending humor, raw honesty, and guided insight, Cheri urges listeners to adopt a consistent meditation practice before crisis hits. This episode underscores the vital role of stillness, the importance of preparation, and the transformative power of simply showing up—before life forces you to.🧠 Three Learning Points:

Meditation as Preventative Medicine:
Regular meditation practice builds resilience and emotional strength, preparing you for life’s inevitable crises before they arrive.
The Ego’s Resistance to Stillness:
The internal voice (ego) often resists meditation, but that resistance can be overcome with small, consistent steps.
Healing Amplified by Stillness:
A personal story about the host’s husband’s battle with cancer highlights how a strong meditation practice contributed to extraordinary healing.

🌀 MENTIONS & SHOUT-OUTS:

🎸 Sonic Yogi – Provides the dreamy soundscape for the closing meditation. Check him out on Spotify!

This episode is lovingly dedicated to Andrew, whose strength, stillness, and healing journey continue to inspire. Your courage reminds us why we start the practice before we need it. Thank you for allowing us to share your powerful story. 💛And to all the listeners who show up, sit down, and breathe—you’re doing the work. Keep going. We see you.🎧 Includes a Guided Meditation!

A breath-based meditation led by Cheri with music from Sonic Yogi. Perfect for beginners (and anyone who can breathe).The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author💕 Love the show?Please rate and review us!💸 Send some love bucks:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake
Thank you!🌊 Stay in Touch with Cheri & the Stress Therapy Community!Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
LinkedIn
Website

YouTube🌿 Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains or by the peaceful seaside on Jekyll Island. Walk away with a solid, joyful daily meditation practice and some serious inner calm.📚 Want Cheri to be your therapist?If you live in Georgia, go here to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.📖 Buy Cheri’s book:
Honey Do To Honey DONE!
A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist, on social media or visit www.iLoveTherapy.com to learn more about meditation classes & retreats.

Produced and edited by Owen Flake | Audio production, editing, and creative direction]]>1710breathwork,calm,cancer,ego,healing,meditation,mindfulness,preparedness,presence,recovery,resilience,spirituality,stillness,transformation],wellnessfalse139fullGrace Over Grudges: Ending the Habit of Being Offendedhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grace-over-grudges-ending-the-habit-of-being-offended--65954874🎙️Easily Offended? Let’s Talk About That🌼 Feeling constantly triggered by the world around you? In this real-talk episode, Cheri Flake shares why being easily offended can quietly poison your happiness—and how shifting your mindset can bring huge freedom. Through hilarious and heartfelt examples (spiders, comedy shows, awkward jokes—oh my!), she unpacks how humor, forgiveness, and self-love are the ultimate stress busters. Plus, she leads a loving-kindness meditation to help you soften toward yourself and others. 🧡🕊️📚 Episode 10 Key Learning Points:

Offense is a Choice: While you can't control what others say, you can control your response.
Resilience > Perfection: True strength comes from being real, not perfect.
Kindness Wins: When you approach life with compassion, you build immunity against daily stressors.

📣 Episode 10 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🎤 Anthony Jeselnik – Stand-up comic known for edgy, intentionally offensive jokes (learn more here)
📖 Wayne Dyer – Legendary thought leader who taught about choosing offense or peace (read more)
📖 Anne Lamott's "Help, Thanks, Wow" – Book reminder that life’s prayers are simple and powerful (find it here)
🎵 Sonic Yogi – Cheri’s favorite meditation soundtrack provider (listen to Sonic Yogi)
📖 Cheri’s Book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! (buy it here)

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author💕 Love the show?
Please rate and review us!
💸 Send some love bucks:

PayPal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake
Thank you!

🌊 Stay in Touch with Cheri & the Stress Therapy Community!

Offense is a Choice: While you can't control what others say, you can control your response.
Resilience > Perfection: True strength comes from being real, not perfect.
Kindness Wins: When you approach life with compassion, you build immunity against daily stressors.

📣 Episode 10 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🎤 Anthony Jeselnik – Stand-up comic known for edgy, intentionally offensive jokes (learn more here)
📖 Wayne Dyer – Legendary thought leader who taught about choosing offense or peace (read more)
📖 Anne Lamott's "Help, Thanks, Wow" – Book reminder that life’s prayers are simple and powerful (find it here)
🎵 Sonic Yogi – Cheri’s favorite meditation soundtrack provider (listen to Sonic Yogi)
📖 Cheri’s Book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! (buy it here)

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author💕 Love the show?
Please rate and review us!
💸 Send some love bucks:

PayPal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake
Thank you!

🌊 Stay in Touch with Cheri & the Stress Therapy Community!

🌿 Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Retreats in the Georgia Mountains or Jekyll Island—peace, meditation, and true connection.📚 Want Cheri to be your therapist?
If you live in Georgia, schedule a free 15-minute consultation here.📖 Buy Cheri’s Book:
Honey Do To Honey DONE!
A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
Produced and edited by Owen Flake | Audio production, editing, and creative direction]]>1711acceptance,authenticity,comedy,forgiveness,healing,humor,kindness,meditation,mindfulness,offended,people-pleasing,resilience,sensitivity,therapy,triggersfalse138fullThe Help You Give by Askinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-help-you-give-by-asking--65448007

Asking for Help is Healing
It's not a weakness—it’s an act of strength that allows others to feel useful and connected, while giving you the support you need.

Help Can Be Spiritual or Practical
Whether calling on a neighbor or St. Anthony, Cheri emphasizes that your help doesn't have to be human. It can be divine, energetic, or community-based.

Giving is a Stress Buster
Helping others is scientifically shown to reduce stress—so when you ask for help, you're actually doing someone else a favor, too.

~Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com

https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40ebhttps://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6chttps://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6chttps://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_
INTERESTING MENTIONS:
Esther Hicks & Abraham – For woo-curious listeners, Cheri discusses their “placemat exercise” for co-creating with the universe.

Saint Shoutouts – St. Anthony (lost things), St. Christopher (travel), St. Joseph (home-selling), and Mother Mary all get love as go-to helpers.

Mother Teresa’s Take – Asking for help should be enough reason to offer support—no justifications needed.

Anne Lamott’s Book – Help, Thanks, Wow is quoted as a spiritual trifecta for approaching the divine.

The Love Tuner – A calming whistle that helps induce meditation; Cheri offers a promo code for it (just “Cheri” for 5% off).

Funny Business Fail – Cheri once tried rebranding for moms (complete with “yourearockstarmom.com”) and learned the hard way that moms don’t always want to admit they need help.

Cheri’s Aura – It’s golden yellow! (Not pink as she hoped.)

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
https://www.jekyllisland.comhttps://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/or https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/
Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Send some love bucks to the show:Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.comVenmo: @cheri-flakeThank you!
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044 https://thestresstherapist.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist
Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/  https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!ORhttps://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake
https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.TRANSCRIPT:The Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people, what's up? Today we're going to talk about asking for help. Who do you ask? Why would you ask? When do you ask? Are you ever asking? Because asking for help actually helps the person that you're asking for help, and it doesn't have to be a person.What? Okay, let's do this.Hey, beautiful people. It's time for some stress therapy.A podcast about how to meditate and get better at stress for people living.The Stress Therapist: In the real world.Finally, a place to Park. My 25 plus years of experience of.The Stress Therapist: Working as a psychotherapist in the mental health field.And now your host, me, the stress therapist, Sheri Flake.The Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people, what's up? Okay, so me, myself, I have been in some situations where I've had to ask for help, like, really ask for help. And I think, you know, we all know that it's really kind of difficult to ask for help for most people.And that's weird because it's one love, right? We're here for each other. We're here to lift each other up. And I think we don't want to come across as a burden.I think it's a especially hard for moms who are kind of in charge of doing all kinds of things. And a while back,I made this change with my business. It was a terrible idea. My business coach told me not to do it, and I just thought I knew better than her, and I was wrong and she was right.And I had this idea that I wanted to help moms, which is a great idea, right. But I would kind of changed my business a little bit and geared it towards mom.So I was the stress therapist for moms, right? And I had like, you know, you're a rockstar mom.com or whatever. And I had, you know, a picture of me with a guitar and the kids hanging off me crying or whatever.It was really funny, unbeknownst to me was I was targeting moms that would actually need to be able to ask for help. Okay. Because, you know, of momdom. So it's one thing to say, hey, are you stressed out?Right? People can admit to that. Yes, I'm stressed out. But she said asking moms to admit they're stressed out because they're moms is going to be difficult for them to admit to that problem.And you have to admit to the problem in order to seek help, right? So she said it's kind of like having, like an erectile dysfunction group. It's going to be difficult.You know, you have to be in the very right circles, in order to get people to raise their hand in a public place and admit to that problem. Because there's a stigma against that.You know, that's why there's Mommy Loves Vodka and, you know, all these, you know, coping or scary mommy or whatever. Like there's all these. These entities that talk about how hard it is to be a mom.And it's just now getting to be, you know, sort of an open conversation.So I. I think moms in general aren't supposed to ask for help. Women aren't supposed to ask for help. We're supposed to do all these things, I think, in general feel, you know, like it might be hard to ask for help.And I remember a long time ago, I heard, I think it was Mother Teresa, I'm not sure, but I think someone had asked her about people asking for money on the side of the street or, you know, people that were panhandling.And she said something like, you know, asking for help should be enough reason to help them. Just simply asking for it. Right? Like that. That in and of itself is such a big deal that when someone does ask for help, you know, that should be enough.They shouldn't have to give all these reasons why, what they're going to do with the money. They have signs or whatever. The simple fact that they're out there struggling and asking for help is all that you need in order to help them.And that really resonated with me. And I've had a couple of instances here lately in my life in the past five years where I have had to ask for a lot of help.And it was uncomfortable.And I learned so much from just asking for help that I want to share with you so you can kind of get some ideas on when to ask for help, who to ask for help.It doesn't even need to be a person, and we'll get into that. But a long time ago, when my husband was diagnosed with cancer, he had to undergo this massive surgery with a really long recovery.And I've talked about it before in previous podcasts, but, you know, he's, you know, had a feeding tube and only liquid diet and then soft and it just, it lots
Produced and edited by Owen Flake | Audio production, editing, and creative direction]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65448007Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:17:40 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessStress Therapy Episode 9The Help You Give by Asking3/20/25In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, Cheri Flake explores the often-overlooked power of asking for help. Through her own life experiences—especially during her husband's cancer...

Asking for Help is Healing
It's not a weakness—it’s an act of strength that allows others to feel useful and connected, while giving you the support you need.

Help Can Be Spiritual or Practical
Whether calling on a neighbor or St. Anthony, Cheri emphasizes that your help doesn't have to be human. It can be divine, energetic, or community-based.

Giving is a Stress Buster
Helping others is scientifically shown to reduce stress—so when you ask for help, you're actually doing someone else a favor, too.

~Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com

https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40ebhttps://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6chttps://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6chttps://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_
INTERESTING MENTIONS:
Esther Hicks & Abraham – For woo-curious listeners, Cheri discusses their “placemat exercise” for co-creating with the universe.

Saint Shoutouts – St. Anthony (lost things), St. Christopher (travel), St. Joseph (home-selling), and Mother Mary all get love as go-to helpers.

Mother Teresa’s Take – Asking for help should be enough reason to offer support—no justifications needed.

Anne Lamott’s Book – Help, Thanks, Wow is quoted as a spiritual trifecta for approaching the divine.

The Love Tuner – A calming whistle that helps induce meditation; Cheri offers a promo code for it (just “Cheri” for 5% off).

Funny Business Fail – Cheri once tried rebranding for moms (complete with “yourearockstarmom.com”) and learned the hard way that moms don’t always want to admit they need help.

Cheri’s Aura – It’s golden yellow! (Not pink as she hoped.)

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
https://www.jekyllisland.comhttps://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/or https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/
Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Send some love bucks to the show:Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.comVenmo: @cheri-flakeThank you!
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044 https://thestresstherapist.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist
Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/  https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!ORhttps://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside...]]>1816anxiety,community,compassion,empowerment,healing,help,meditation,mentalhealth,mindfulness,selfcare,spirituality,stress,support,therapy,wekknessfalse137fullYour Authentic Self: The Only Way to Win at Lifehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-authentic-self-the-only-way-to-win-at-life--65121693

~Authenticity is magnetic. When you show up as your real self—quirks, passions, weirdness and all—you attract the right people and create true connection.
~Faking it is exhausting and unsustainable. Pretending to be someone you’re not might win temporary approval, but it never leads to lasting love or fulfillment.
~Your gifts are part of your karmic path. Embracing your interests and natural tendencies is not only freeing but also aligned with your purpose.

~Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com
https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40ebhttps://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6chttps://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_
INTERESTING MENTIONS:
Shout-out to Jackie (her sister-in-law) for the Bachelor franchise t-shirt and for taking her to a Bachelor Live event.

The Bachelor (current season with Grant) – used to explore themes of love, hope, and being chosen.

Client story about pretending to like fishing to connect—a metaphor for the struggle with authenticity.

Jen the Animal Lover – a sweet story of someone unapologetically themselves (catios, pet mouse surgery, pool ladders for critters!).

Violet (her daughter) – praised for her early wisdom in not forcing friendships and understanding mutual dislike doesn’t need to be dramatic.

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreatshttps://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/or https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/
Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Send some love bucks to the show:Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.comVenmo: @cheri-flakeThank you!
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044 https://thestresstherapist.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist
Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/  https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!ORhttps://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake
https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.TRANSCRIPT:Hey, beautiful people today, we're going to talk about why absolutely nothing matters at all for any reason. And if you live to be 30, you probably have 20 or 50 reasons to commit suicide. Really. But, , that's why everything matters. Everything you do matters who you decide you're going to be matters. It all matters so much.So relax. And settle in and listen up because your stress therapy session is about to begin right now.Hey, beautiful people. I'm the stress therapist and it's time for some stress therapy.Yes. I teach people how to get better at stress. Stop procrastinating, stay motivated while we work on healthy habits, like meditation and happy living. So expect stress tips, lots of ways on how to get meditation into your life for real. And for good, a little bit of science, a little bit of woo and [00:01:00] a big sense of humor.You deserve this. Believe me. It's free. So relax and settle in and listen up because your stress therapy session is about to begin right now.epi-6-who-cares-who-ya-gonna-be_1_07-30-2024_185207: Hey, beautiful people. What's up? Okay. So today it's super rainy and that's why my hair looks terrible. Who cares? Who really cares? Cares in the grand scheme of things, does it really matter?And I think sometimes we use this in ways that, doesn't help at all. And sometimes we use this expression or this idea in ways that help a lot. Like if you tell me when I have a hangnail that, you [00:02:00] know, someone else doesn't have a finger. I don't think that necessarily helps. That never makes me feel better.It's kind of like when people say, Yeah. Do you ever hear people say this, if it makes you feel any better, and then they launch into a story where they were, you know, more down and out than you are right now. Now, I don't know about you, but that never makes me feel better. Why would someone else's misfortune make me feel better?But anyway, I digress, baby. I do, because here's the thing. It doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things, what goes down in your life. So that means That it all matters. What am I talking about? First of all, pick up the book, 4, 000 weeks this guy is a New York times writer who was writing this productivity column and had this epiphany that Emptying out his email, which never works by the way, because as soon as you clear the decks, it's all right back there again in like five minutes.Right. So it's never really done. [00:03:00] And that we're all spending all kinds of times trying to get things done for what, for who? Like, so our worth is connected to our productivity. Hell no, no way, man. That is lame as it could be. And he's thinking. You know, all the books say I shouldn't let my baby fall asleep on my chest because it could affect her ability to sleep later.What have you ever had a baby fall asleep on your chest? It's amazing. Why are we listening to what other people tell us is important to accomplish, do or be in our lives for one second? I mean, I was watching the Olympics the other day with my family, and of course the only thing I want to watch is gymnastics because I was super into gymnastics when I was little and I'm sitting there with my daughter and my husband of almost 20 years, almost 20 years.I know. Can you believe that this November? 20 years, baby. And I say, yeah, because I was so into gymnastics and they're like, when were you into gymnastics? And I'm like, [00:04:00] And they're like, yeah, we never knew that you were into gymnastics. I'm like, are you kidding me? I mean, I was amazing. Okay. Level of difficulty.It's no Simone Biles. I get it. But I was still like getting like 8. 2 on the beam. I once got, , I think I got like, I placed somewhere on vault in the state. I mean, I was killing it, but I had to make a decision. Was I going to be like a coral airhead, which is my friend, me and Megan Lariola used to call us.Coral airheads that were really into theater and really into choir. Or was I going to go the gymnastics route and I had to choose one, right? But it came very naturally to me. I absolutely loved it. It was super duper fun. I'm super short.But again, who cares? Who cares? Because then I called my mom and said, can you believe that? My husband and my daughter don't even know that I was into gymnastics and she's like, what gymnastics? I didn't know you were into gymnastics. And I'm like, what I did for like two years. Then I hear my dad in the background say something like, yeah, I was at all your meets, like laughing and [00:05:00] joking around as if I'm making it up.My point is people, my point is for two years, I was super into the sport and no one remembers nobody. Okay. It didn't make one difference except to me. It made a difference to me, and that's where the difference is. It's for you. In a couple of generations, I'm sorry, but no one's probably going to know you even walked on this earth.So who are you going to be rather than see this as an excuse to be depressed and down? See it as an oppo
Produced and edited by Owen Flake | Audio production, editing, and creative direction]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65121693Wed, 26 Mar 2025 03:27:47 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIn this heartfelt and humor-filled episode, The Stress Therapist dives deep into the concept of living as your authentic self. Through personal stories, client examples, and some unexpected Bachelor commentary, she explores what it really means to be...

~Authenticity is magnetic. When you show up as your real self—quirks, passions, weirdness and all—you attract the right people and create true connection.
~Faking it is exhausting and unsustainable. Pretending to be someone you’re not might win temporary approval, but it never leads to lasting love or fulfillment.
~Your gifts are part of your karmic path. Embracing your interests and natural tendencies is not only freeing but also aligned with your purpose.

~Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com
https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40ebhttps://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6chttps://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_
INTERESTING MENTIONS:
Shout-out to Jackie (her sister-in-law) for the Bachelor franchise t-shirt and for taking her to a Bachelor Live event.

The Bachelor (current season with Grant) – used to explore themes of love, hope, and being chosen.

Client story about pretending to like fishing to connect—a metaphor for the struggle with authenticity.

Jen the Animal Lover – a sweet story of someone unapologetically themselves (catios, pet mouse surgery, pool ladders for critters!).

Violet (her daughter) – praised for her early wisdom in not forcing friendships and understanding mutual dislike doesn’t need to be dramatic.

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreatshttps://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/or https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/
Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Send some love bucks to the show:Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.comVenmo: @cheri-flakeThank you!
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044 https://thestresstherapist.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist
Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/  https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!ORhttps://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake
https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling...]]>1555animals,authentic,meditation,self-betterment,social,stress,therapyfalsefullThe Paradox of Purpose: Why Nothing Matters And Everything Doeshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-paradox-of-purpose-why-nothing-matters-and-everything-does--64825992
~Your Life’s Meaning Comes from Within – The things that truly matter are the ones that resonate with you personally, not what society dictates as important.

~Quiet Reflection Reveals True Desires – Taking time to reflect through meditation or deep thought helps uncover who you are and what truly brings you joy.

~Stop Seeking External Validation – Life is short, and worrying about how others perceive you is unproductive; instead, focus on doing what makes you genuinely happy.

~Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com

https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40eb
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f

Listen to Sonic Yogi on: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162
https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6c
https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_

INTERESTING MENTIONS:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1McMsnEElThX1knmY4oliG
https://www.amazon.com/Four-Thousand-Weeks-Management-Mortals/dp/0374159122
Chopin

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreatshttps://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
or
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/
Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Send some love bucks to the show:Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.comVenmo: @cheri-flakeT
hank you!

https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
https://thestresstherapist.com/https://thestresstherapist.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/  https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake
https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.TRANSCRIPT:Hey, beautiful people today, we're going to talk about why absolutely nothing matters at all for any reason. And if you live to be 30, you probably have 20 or 50 reasons to commit suicide. Really. But, , that's why everything matters. Everything you do matters who you decide you're going to be matters. It all matters so much.So relax. And settle in and listen up because your stress therapy session is about to begin right now.Hey, beautiful people. I'm the stress therapist and it's time for some stress therapy.Yes. I teach people how to get better at stress. Stop procrastinating, stay motivated while we work on healthy habits, like meditation and happy living. So expect stress tips, lots of ways on how to get meditation into your life for real. And for good, a little bit of science, a little bit of woo and [00:01:00] a big sense of humor.You deserve this. Believe me. It's free. So relax and settle in and listen up because your stress therapy session is about to begin right now.epi-6-who-cares-who-ya-gonna-be_1_07-30-2024_185207: Hey, beautiful people. What's up? Okay. So today it's super rainy and that's why my hair looks terrible. Who cares? Who really cares? Cares in the grand scheme of things, does it really matter?And I think sometimes we use this in ways that, doesn't help at all. And sometimes we use this expression or this idea in ways that help a lot. Like if you tell me when I have a hangnail that, you [00:02:00] know, someone else doesn't have a finger. I don't think that necessarily helps. That never makes me feel better.It's kind of like when people say, Yeah. Do you ever hear people say this, if it makes you feel any better, and then they launch into a story where they were, you know, more down and out than you are right now. Now, I don't know about you, but that never makes me feel better. Why would someone else's misfortune make me feel better?But anyway, I digress, baby. I do, because here's the thing. It doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things, what goes down in your life. So that means That it all matters. What am I talking about? First of all, pick up the book, 4, 000 weeks this guy is a New York times writer who was writing this productivity column and had this epiphany that Emptying out his email, which never works by the way, because as soon as you clear the decks, it's all right back there again in like five minutes.Right. So it's never really done. [00:03:00] And that we're all spending all kinds of times trying to get things done for what, for who? Like, so our worth is connected to our productivity. Hell no, no way, man. That is lame as it could be. And he's thinking. You know, all the books say I shouldn't let my baby fall asleep on my chest because it could affect her ability to sleep later.What have you ever had a baby fall asleep on your chest? It's amazing. Why are we listening to what other people tell us is important to accomplish, do or be in our lives for one second? I mean, I was watching the Olympics the other day with my family, and of course the only thing I want to watch is gymnastics because I was super into gymnastics when I was little and I'm sitting there with my daughter and my husband of almost 20 years, almost 20 years.I know. Can you believe that this November? 20 years, baby. And I say, yeah, because I was so into gymnastics and they're like, when were you into gymnastics? And I'm like, [00:04:00] And they're like, yeah, we never knew that you were into gymnastics. I'm like, are you kidding me? I mean, I was amazing. Okay. Level of difficulty.It's no Simone Biles. I get it. But I was still like getting like 8. 2 on the beam. I once got, , I think I got like, I placed somewhere on vault in the state. I mean, I was killing it, but I had to make a decision. Was I going to be like a coral airhead, which is my friend, me and Megan Lariola used to call us.Coral airheads that were really into theater and really into choir. Or was I going to go the gymnastics route and I had to choose one, right? But it came very naturally to me. I absolutely loved it. It was super duper fun. I'm super short.But again, who cares? Who cares? Because then I called my mom and said, can you believe that? My husband and my daughter don't even know that I was into gymnastics and she's like, what gymnastics? I didn't know you were into gymnastics. And I'm like, what I did for like two years. Then I hear my dad in the background say something like, yeah, I was at all your meets, like laughing and [00:05:00] joking around as if I'm making it up.My point is people, my point is for two years, I was super into the sport and no one remembers nobody. Okay. It didn't make one difference except to me. It made a difference to me, and that's where the difference is. It's for you. In a couple of generations, I'm sorry, but no one's probably going to know you even walked on this earth.So who are you going to be rather than see this as an excuse to be depressed and down? See it as an opportunity to be whoever you are. You only got 4, 000 weeks on this planet, man, side note, that's the point of his book.
Produced and edited by Owen Flake | Audio production, editing, and creative direction]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64825992Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:07:53 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessThe episode explores the paradox of meaning—how nothing ultimately matters in the grand scheme, yet everything matters on a personal level. The host encourages listeners to embrace life by focusing on what truly brings them joy, rather than external...
~Your Life’s Meaning Comes from Within – The things that truly matter are the ones that resonate with you personally, not what society dictates as important.

~Quiet Reflection Reveals True Desires – Taking time to reflect through meditation or deep thought helps uncover who you are and what truly brings you joy.

~Stop Seeking External Validation – Life is short, and worrying about how others perceive you is unproductive; instead, focus on doing what makes you genuinely happy.

~Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com

https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40eb
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f

Listen to Sonic Yogi on: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162
https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6c
https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_

INTERESTING MENTIONS:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/1McMsnEElThX1knmY4oliG
https://www.amazon.com/Four-Thousand-Weeks-Management-Mortals/dp/0374159122
Chopin

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreatshttps://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
or
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/
Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Send some love bucks to the show:Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.comVenmo: @cheri-flakeT
hank you!

https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
https://thestresstherapist.com/https://thestresstherapist.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/  https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake
https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.TRANSCRIPT:Hey, beautiful people today, we're going to talk about why absolutely nothing matters at all for any reason. And if you live to be...]]>1417authenticity,fufillment,growth,happiness,inspiration,lifelessons,meaning,meditation,mentalhealth,mindfulness,mindset,motivation,purpose,reflection,selfdiscoveryfalse135fullBeyond the Mirror: Working on the Insidehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-the-mirror-working-on-the-inside--64577486
~Inner vs. Outer Work: The importance of balancing efforts to improve external appearance with nurturing your internal well-being.

~Ego and Judgment: Understanding how our egos influence our perceptions and how we can manage judgment to grow

~Mindfulness Practices: The power of meditation and yoga in enhancing emotional resilience, health, and overall happiness.

~Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com
http://sonicyogi.comhttp://sonicyogi.com
https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40eb
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f

Listen to Sonic Yogi on: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162
https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6c
https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_
INTERESTING MENTIONS:

The personal anecdote about a high school experience and the realization about appearance versus essence

A powerful text from a listener showing the positive impact of meditation on their life.

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreatshttps://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
or
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/
Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Send some love bucks to the show:Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.comVenmo: @cheri-flakeThank you!
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044 https://thestresstherapist.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist
Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/  https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!ORhttps://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake
https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.TRANSCRIPT:Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people, what's up? I'm so happy to be with you. Today. We're going to talk about what can we do to make ourselves well on the inside. Like, we do so many things to make sure that we're looking good and that we're feeling good on the outside.But what about the inside? Isn't that the one that really counts? So relax and settle in and listen up, because your stress therapy session is about to begin right now.Hey, beautiful people. It's time for some stress therapy. A podcast about how to meditate and get better at stress. For people living in the real world. Finally, a place to Park.My 25 plus years of experience of working as a psychotherapist in the mental health field. And now your host, me, the stress therapist, Sherry Flake.Hey, beautiful people, how are you? Today we're going to talk a little bit about working on your outside versus working on your inside, which may actually be more important. But our ego is always tricking us into thinking that the outside side is more important or the most important thing when I'm not so sure that's true.Right. I remember one time I was in high school, and I'll never forget this. This guy, like, really put me in my place, man. I was pretty devastated. Here I am, you know, a thousand years later, talking about it, but I was coming into a classroom and the teacher said,how long does it take you to get ready for school?And I don't remember what my answer was. An hour, 45 minutes, whatever. I was in high school. I had a lot of hair. A lot of hair. There was. There was a lot of hair involved.Okay, it was the 80s.I think I said like an hour or something. I don't remember what I said. But he said,is that how long it takes you to get ready for school, or is that how long it takes you to look the way you want to look for school?What? Okay. Besides showing how very unsophisticated and naive I was when I was in high school, because this was such a poignant point for me, I never even remotely considered it.I think it's something that we need to visit. I think we spend a lot of time working on our outsides. You know, we have to make sure that our hair is pink.And, you know, today I'm wearing my cheap chick T shirt. You know, let everybody know that I went to Cheap Trick and I love them, and I went to the concert.It was amazing. And what does that say about me? Right? That's what our egos are so obsessed with, like,who am I? Like, am I a woman? Am I more feminine? Am I a mother, a daughter, a sister? You know, and I'm also like a mom and I'm a friend, and I'm also all these different roles, and we kind of tweak our personality as we sort of fit into our personal reality.And that's how we shape our egos. That's what our egos are. It's who we are. And our ego is obsessed with how we're being perceived by other people. And I was at this cocktail party once with my husband, and I arrived late.I met him there late, you know, with this other couple at this table. And I walked up and apologized for being late. And the woman of this couple said, don't worry, because I don't ever judge.I never judge people. And I was like, whatever. I'm judging you right now.That's not. That's not true. Because it's not. I mean, come on. I mean, there's a part of our brain that is reserved for judgment. It's so we don't do anything stupid.It's so we don't trust that person again. It's so we don't walk down an alley that looks like that again. If we were robbed the last time we went down, it.I mean, it's for safety precautions, but. And yeah, the system doesn't always work because you might not trust someone who looks like someone that you didn't trust before, and they're two different people and who cares?And it's not the same thing or whatever, but we're supposed to fit into a tribe of sorts. We're supposed to want to be accepted by a group so we can fit in.Because I think our primitive minds kind of know that we. We just can't do this all by ourselves. We need one another. And so that judgment is there. It's just there.Now, I do think it's lovely if you can, like Malcolm Gladwell, that. That **** out, you know, and like, notice when you're judging and you can change it. Absolutely. I mean, awareness is key, however,to think that you're never going to be judging or that's a goal. I just don't know how practical that is. I think instead, when you notice that your ego identity is judging something, that you jump in and that you're able to notice that and change it, you know, just like anything else.But I was really judging her for that anyway. We've all been tricked by someone's outsides anyway. They don't really tell the whole story on the inside. I don't know about you, but I keep falling for.My sister would never do this either. She is so intellectually savvy. As far as this goes, I have a friend who's friends with my friends. I don't know her that well, but every time I see her, because she is beautiful.She is like the quintessential, like, what an American woman is supposed to look like. And the skinny and the beautiful and the skin and the hair and all the things and the body and the clothes and the.Everything. I mean, she's just, she's drop dead gorgeous. There's no doubt about it. It's not even a judgment. Like, she really is beautiful. And so I always erroneously think she's going to be nice to me.And she, she's not.
Produced and edited by Owen Flake | Audio production, editing, and creative direction
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64577486Wed, 26 Feb 2025 03:45:52 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIn this episode, the Stress Therapist explores the importance of focusing on our inner well-being as much as our outer appearance. The episode highlights how our egos often prioritize external traits, but true fulfillment and peace come from...
~Inner vs. Outer Work: The importance of balancing efforts to improve external appearance with nurturing your internal well-being.

~Ego and Judgment: Understanding how our egos influence our perceptions and how we can manage judgment to grow

~Mindfulness Practices: The power of meditation and yoga in enhancing emotional resilience, health, and overall happiness.

~Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com
http://sonicyogi.comhttp://sonicyogi.com
https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40eb
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f

Listen to Sonic Yogi on: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162
https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6c
https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_
INTERESTING MENTIONS:

The personal anecdote about a high school experience and the realization about appearance versus essence

A powerful text from a listener showing the positive impact of meditation on their life.

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreatshttps://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
or
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/
Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Send some love bucks to the show:Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.comVenmo: @cheri-flakeThank you!
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044 https://thestresstherapist.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist
Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/  https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!ORhttps://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake
https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.TRANSCRIPT:Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people, what's up? I'm so happy to be with you. Today. We're going to talk about what can we do to make ourselves well on the inside. Like, we do so many things to make sure that we're looking good and that we're feeling good on the...]]>1862authenticity,awareness,balance,confidence,ego,empowerment,growth,healing,innerwork,mindset,reflection,selfcare,selflove,transformatoin,wellnessfalse134fullThe Lovetuner ~ Calm Anxiety, Meditate Deeply & Feel All the Lovehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lovetuner-calm-anxiety-meditate-deeply-feel-all-the-love--64329868https://lddy.no/1kucg and use the code CHERI for an extra 5% off!

In this episode we will:

~Explore the myriad benefits of The Lovetuner

~Highlight how YOU are the dictator of your life

~Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com

https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40eb
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162
https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6c

https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_
INTERESTING MENTIONS:
Sigmar Berg, owner of the Love Tuner.
lovetuner.com

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

https://www.jekyllisland.comhttps://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
or
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/
Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Send some love bucks to the show:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flakeT
hank you!
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
https://thestresstherapist.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist
Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.
TRANSCRIPT:
[00:00] Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people, what's up? So today is a very special edition of Stress Therapy. We are going to have a guest on the show. Can you believe it? It's crazy talk, I know.[00:09] But today we have on the founder of the Lovetuner, which is this mindfulness tool that is amazing, affordable, and actually works like it's pretty cool. We're going to learn all about it today with sigmar Berg.[00:22] So relax and settle in and listen up, because your Stress Therapy Special edition session is about to begin right right now.[00:45] Hey, beautiful people. It's time for some stress therapy, A podcast about how to meditate and get better at stress for people living in the real world. Finally, a place to Park.[00:54] My 25 plus years of experience of working as a psychotherapist in the mental health field. And now your host, me, the stress therapist, Sheri Flake.[01:18] Welcome, Sigmar. Am I saying your name right?[01:21] Sigmar Berg: Absolutely. Sherry. Thank you so much. It's a pleasure being on your podcast and I love your work. So it's very, very important, and not only your knowledge, but just really trying people get them into meditation because that's, as we said, the biggest stress relief.[01:38] Stress Therapist: It is. It's the very best thing for you. I tell everybody it's about as good for you as water man. Figure out how to do it right. And that's why I love this little tool.[01:48] Before we get talking about the Lovetuner, which I've had one for a couple weeks hanging around my neck. You guys are going to love this thing. It's super cool.[01:54] But first, I kind of want to hear your story. Tell us about you. You had this spiritual awakening.[01:59] Tell us about that experience and what brought you to creating the Lovetuner.[02:04] Sigmar Berg: Yeah, it was interesting because I come from a very different industry, so it was never in the mindfulness industry. I always had an open heart, if you want to call it.[02:14] I was not outgoing. I did not talk about my spirituality.[02:19] When I was a teenager, I was always an artist, so I became an architect. But back in the days, I was painting a lot, and my paintings had, like, really deep spiritual messages without me even understanding what I was painting.[02:33] And so I had this connection, but I was not necessarily outspoken. I did go to any retreats or whatnot.[02:42] And then later on when I already read. So I'm originally from Austria, and. And I relocated to the states, like, nearly 20 years ago. And when I arrived here, I started consciously meditating, like, a year into it.[02:55] And I did it, I would say, like, with a big discipline. And this Helped me, you know, like in a foreign country and not. And I love America and everything, but I was still like, you know, like, I just moved here.[03:07] I was working before in New York, back and forth to Europe. But then really living here was also this adjustment of my industry was fashion. So a lot of fake stuff.[03:17] And my grounding became actually my meditation. So my morning whatever, surf or running on the beach and then sitting down and meditating. And I did this with it with a big discipline.[03:27] And when I got introduced to this frequency, 528Hz didn't mean anything to me. I had. I had no understanding about it. And I did this guided meditation was a breath work meditation.[03:41] And I have to say it was the deepest meditation I ever had. And this was just with the frequency in combination with breath work. And this was what literally like hooked me to this frequency.[03:53] And then the rest was. Yeah, a good friend of mine, we teamed up and we develop this tool.[04:02] And this tool is so easy because everything what I experienced in the sound meditation, breathwork meditation, what took 50 minutes, I have it right here.[04:13] And that's the cool thing. So where were you, though?[04:16] Stress Therapist: How did you hear it? What happened?[04:18] Sigmar Berg: So we did it through speakers. So first of all, people need to know that the 520Hz frequency, you need to really make sure that you listen to the correct frequency. Because our musical scale is actually manipulated so we don't hear the pure tone.[04:33] So always be careful when you listen to 520 hertz that you know where you're getting it from.[04:38] It should be the pure tone from some apps. They really have the pure tone. Be careful on YouTube stuff and everywhere where they literally play with the frequency. But what I recognize is in the way I did it was with speakers.[04:54] So we have been like really big speakers and the frequency was running in the background.[04:59] The person that did the meditation helped us with breath work to go in the deeper state of meditation. And this was exactly the combination what it is.[05:10] And I have to say, my love tuning basically became my meditation. Because would we always say that love tuna makes meditation easy? Yes. It does it. Because it's very easy to get into it.[05:23] Because the tone guides you.[05:25] Stress Therapist: It does. It is. I was pretty surprised by that, actually.[05:29] Sigmar Berg: Yeah.[05:30] And so. And this is like. But you can go as deep as you want. You know, it's not like, oh, oh. It's something for beginners to get into meditation. But when you follow this frequency, it opens up so many portals.
Produced and edited by Owen Flake | Audio production, editing, and creative direction]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64329868Tue, 11 Feb 2025 22:41:30 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIn this episode, Cheri Flake, the Stress Therapist, conducts an interview with an experienced guest, Sigmar Berg who designed and invented a tool called “The Lovetuner”. He talks about his upbringing, how he came about the magical frequency that the...https://lddy.no/1kucg and use the code CHERI for an extra 5% off!

In this episode we will:

~Explore the myriad benefits of The Lovetuner

~Highlight how YOU are the dictator of your life

~Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com

https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40eb
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162
https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6c

https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_
INTERESTING MENTIONS:
Sigmar Berg, owner of the Love Tuner.
lovetuner.com

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

https://www.jekyllisland.comhttps://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
or
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/
Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Send some love bucks to the show:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flakeT
hank you!
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
https://thestresstherapist.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist
Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.
TRANSCRIPT:
[00:00] Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people, what's up? So today is a very special edition of Stress Therapy. We are going to have a guest on the show. Can you believe it? It's crazy talk, I know.[00:09] But today we have on the founder of the Lovetuner, which is this mindfulness tool that is amazing, affordable, and actually works like...]]>2270frequency,love,lovetuner,meditationfalse133fullOverloaded with... Everything? Disconnect to Reconnecthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/overloaded-with-everything-disconnect-to-reconnect--63976341
In this episode we will:

~Understand the Impact of Information Overload: We'll explore how the constant flow of information affects our stress levels and mental health.

~Discuss How to Manage Technology and AI: Cheri will share tips on using technology wisely and finding balance in our digital lives.

~Learn How to Choose What to Know: The episode encourages letting go of unnecessary knowledge, especially negative or fear-inducing information, to protect our well-being.

Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com

http://sonicyogi.com
https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40eb
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162
https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6c
https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_

INTERESTING MENTIONS:
Bill O’Hanlon’s book Do One Thing Different

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
https://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
or
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Send some love bucks to the show:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flakeT
hank you!
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
https://thestresstherapist.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.

Transcript:
[00:00] Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people, what's up? So all those encyclopedias, they're all at your fingertips now. If you want to know something, you don't have to argue about it over dinner all night.[00:09] You can simply find out and usually in a few seconds. It's crazy, but is it good for us? How can we manage this information age? All of this info? Do we need to know every **** thing?[00:23] Let's talk about it. So relax and settle in and listen up, because your stress therapy session is about to begin right now.[00:44] Hey, beautiful people, it's time for some stress therapy. A podcast about how to meditate and get better at stress for people living in the real world. Finally, a place to Park.[00:54] My 25 plus years of experience of working as a psychotherapist in the mental health field. And now your host, me, the stress therapist, Sheri Flake.[01:18] Hey, beautiful people, what's up? Okay, so I am a proudly Gen X person, okay? And I gotta tell you, it's been very interesting to be someone who had practically no technology whatsoever besides learning how to, like, work the hose.[01:34] I think I drove a car and, like, you know, I had to use my little push lawnmower. That was like the most technology that I used when I was little.[01:42] I did have a tape recorder machine that I really liked. You know, I made the mixtapes off the radio.[01:50] That really was about it. When I got older, I got really into, you know, microphones and singing and that type of thing to be in a band. And, you know, I kind of eased into having like a little synthesizer that I could record, but pretty much went from having no technology at all to every single thing you could possibly imagine.[02:07] And AI, which in and of itself is really kind of a super cool thing if you get to know it a little bit and see its limitations as well as its benefits.[02:18] But it's been interesting to watch this go down. Now my kids think I'm a boomer, which I am not. Okay? They say that just because I might not be as tech savvy heavy because I wasn't brought up on it, I wasn't born with it, right?[02:30] And I think we got to be careful with this, especially with our kids, because we don't really know what the ramifications are, it's going way faster than we are, right?[02:38] Our little bodies are, like, not catching up, and our brains are definitely don't know what to do with all this abundance of knowledge. So how can we protect ourselves? Like, yeah, when we're on the phone, we gotta watch the dopamine Hits and everything.[02:51] And we know that Instagram and all these social medias and Facebook and YouTube and all these places are really using these really sophisticated algorithms to steal our attention, to make us buy things, just to keep us on doing the same thing.[03:05] And I watch myself do it and I'll say to myself, oh, my gosh, I want to stop, you know, learning about this supplement, or I want to move on from how to decorate this type of table or whatever it is that I'm getting all wrapped up in.[03:20] And. And then I usually get stuck on comedies, right? Like, I'll sit and listen to comedians, and I just can't stop. Here comes the next joke. Here comes the next joke.[03:28] I totally get it. I don't think it has anything to do with us. I think it has to do with that they have figured out how the human brain works.[03:35] And, like, when I tell my kids, you know, you gotta be careful of this, I think they're like, well, I'm just like everybody else. And that's okay. I'm saying everybody else is falling victim to this screen scrolling and getting stuck there.[03:48] And it doesn't matter if you're aware of it logically, you're still kind of stuck in it. You know what I mean? And then there's the idea that if I want to know something, I can look it up immediately.[03:58] So, like, a long time ago, when I was trying to teach my kids about, you know, that ick feeling online, like, sometimes, you know, if you know you're going down a road where you might not want to see something, you can't unring that bell, right?[04:09] So one time I'm going to mention this here. I'm giving a trigger warning if you're afraid of spiders. Fast forward through this, okay? Like, I will make this less than a minute, but I saw a spider and I don't like spiders.[04:22] Spiders scare me, okay? It doesn't affect my life in a daily living. So I don't see it as, like, a simple phobia or anything. But I will try to avoid them.[04:29] Usually they gross me out. I saw a spider and it was really big and it was really scary and it was in a toilet. And I saw it on a Facebook feed where you could just, like, you go to Facebook and you can just scroll down and scroll down.[04:42] Now, since then, I've gotten Facebook Eradicator, which is this thing on your laptop where when you go to Facebook, all that comes up is like a quote from Jesus or the Buddha or something like that.[04:52] So you're not Getting stuck there, right? You have to go to someone's page if you want to see it.
Produced and edited by Owen Flake | Audio production, editing, and creative direction]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63976341Tue, 28 Jan 2025 22:54:10 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIn this episode, Cheri Flake, the Stress Therapist, explores the challenges of living in an information-driven world. She discusses how overwhelming constant access to knowledge can be, especially in the age of social media and AI. Cheri reflects on...
In this episode we will:

~Understand the Impact of Information Overload: We'll explore how the constant flow of information affects our stress levels and mental health.

~Discuss How to Manage Technology and AI: Cheri will share tips on using technology wisely and finding balance in our digital lives.

~Learn How to Choose What to Know: The episode encourages letting go of unnecessary knowledge, especially negative or fear-inducing information, to protect our well-being.

Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com

http://sonicyogi.com
https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40eb
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162
https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6c
https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_

INTERESTING MENTIONS:
Bill O’Hanlon’s book Do One Thing Different

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
https://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
or
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Send some love bucks to the show:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flakeT
hank you!
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
https://thestresstherapist.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.

Transcript:
[00:00] Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people, what's up? So all those encyclopedias, they're all at your fingertips now. If you want to know...]]>1683ai,anxiety,awareness,balance,control,digitaldetox,dopamine,focus,information,knowledge,meditation,mentalhealth,mindfulness,peace,perspective,selfcare,socialmedia,stress,technology,wellbeingfalse132fullWant BIG Change?.... Use THIS Tiphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/want-big-change-use-this-tip--63707980
In this episode we will cover:

~How small changes in routine can enhance neuroplasticity, improve mood, and reduce stress.

~Practical examples of “doing one thing different,” like brushing with your non-dominant hand or shifting the order of daily habits.

~Guided Ujjayi breathwork to calm the mind and create a peaceful, centered state.

Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com

https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40eb
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162
https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6c
https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_

INTERESTING MENTIONS:

Bill O’Hanlon’s book Do One Thing Different

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
https://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
or
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Send some love bucks to the show:

Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake
Thank you!

https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
https://thestresstherapist.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.

TRANSCRIPT:00:00] The Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people.
[00:01] What's up?
[00:01] The Stress Therapist: So today we're gonna talk about an itsy bitsy, teensy, tiny little thing that you can do to totally hit reset on your brain, on your life, on your day. It's the easiest, simplest thing.
[00:14] It's so good for you. And I'm gonna tell you exactly what it is. So relax and settle in and listen up, because your stress therapy session is about to begin.
[00:39] Hey, beautiful people. It's time for some stress therapy. A podcast about how to meditate and get better at stress for people living in the real world. Finally, a place to Park.
[00:48] My 25 plus years of experience of working as a psychotherapist in the mental health field. And now your host, me, the stress therapist, Sheri Flake.
[01:03] Foreign.
[01:13] Hey, beautiful people.
[01:14] How's your beautiful self?
[01:15] The Stress Therapist: Okay, so today we're going to talk about the simplest thing. It's so simple. It's easy, breezy, lemon squeezy on how to get your life to be a little bit different, a little bit better.
[01:27] Help your brain be healthier, help your goals get met faster, and definitely wipe out some stress. Okay, so here's the deal.
[01:37] My friend Bill O'Hanlon, I mean, this guy is a badass. First of all, not only has he written like 2,000 songs in like two years or something, like, he's something crazy.
[01:45] He's written over 40 books, okay? He is a super badass friend of mine. He's great. I was certified in hypnotherapy a long time ago, and Bill O'Hanlon actually taught me the Milton Erickson sort of hypnotherapy ways, and it's far superior than what I learned first.
[02:02] And he's just super smart. He does all of these great classes online. I don't know if he's still doing them because he's writing all these songs, but he. He wrote one book called Do One thing different and I'll put it in the show notes.
[02:14] And I mean, my friend Bill, he hit the mother load, man. I mean, Oprah picked it up, loved it, and slam, bam, thanks, ma'am. All of it. He just hits the big time, right?
[02:25] And everybody wants a little piece of this book. And what's cool about this book is he's got 40 books. He's got tons of books. I've read tons of his books.
[02:32] He's a great, super smart guy. But what's great about this book is that it's very, very accessible. It's super duper simple. And, you know, I love that, right? And so what he says is the whole book is called Do One Thing different.
[02:45] And I'm going to kind of summarize it here, but definitely pick it up if you want, or one of the myriad books that he has written. And what's great about this book is all he says is you start by doing exactly that one thing different.
[02:56] So what does that mean? It means instead of walking in the grocery store and immediately turning right, what if you turned left? Okay. What if the next time you picked up your toothbrush, you did it with your non dominant hand?
[03:12] Okay. What if you flossed before you brushed? What if you put your socks on before your pants? What if you meditated before you looked at your phone? You know what I'm saying?
[03:23] Like you're just doing the littlest, teensiest, tiny thing. What if you put your right shoe on before your left shoe or whatever, whatever you normally do. What if you just changed one little thing?
[03:34] Why would we do this? Why would we do this? Well, first of all, when you interrupt patterns, whether they're negative or positive or whatever, you create flexibility in your mind.
[03:46] You reduce the tendency to be stuck in ruts, okay? And when you do it often enough, you enhance neuroplasticity in your brain, which means the ability for your brain to change, you can change.
[03:59] It's not true. The old dogs new trick things, that stuff's not true. You can change. So your brain is super adaptable and it's constantly rewiring itself and this creates new neural connections, okay?
[04:12] And then you're able to learn quicker. You get all of these cognitive benefits, these problem solving skills. You're quicker at stuff, you learn things better. It's new ways of thinking and a better mood, reduced stress, all that stuff.
[04:26] Right? Okay, but what the big money idea is, let's say that you decide to do this right? And you're like, okay, I can do that. That's no big deal. I mean, I really want you.
[04:33] That's your homework. You're supposed to do this. Okay? I want you to try it and tell me how you did. But let's say that you did it over and over and over again, which is often my message here about, you know, you know.
[04:44] Well, there's two messages really. The idea that Bill is pointing out here is going to be clear in about a minute. But what if whatever change you made was working towards a goal that you have?
[04:55] Okay, so like I just signed up for this class and it's online and I don't do good with these things.
Produced and edited by Owen Flake | Audio production, editing, and creative direction]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63707980Thu, 16 Jan 2025 02:43:42 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIn this episode of Stress Therapy, host Cheri Flake introduces a simple yet transformative concept inspired by Bill O’Hanlon’s book Do One Thing Different. She explains how making small changes in daily routines can improve brain flexibility, reduce...
In this episode we will cover:

~How small changes in routine can enhance neuroplasticity, improve mood, and reduce stress.

~Practical examples of “doing one thing different,” like brushing with your non-dominant hand or shifting the order of daily habits.

~Guided Ujjayi breathwork to calm the mind and create a peaceful, centered state.

Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com

https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40eb
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162
https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6c
https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_

INTERESTING MENTIONS:

Bill O’Hanlon’s book Do One Thing Different

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
https://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
or
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Send some love bucks to the show:

Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake
Thank you!

https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
https://thestresstherapist.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.

TRANSCRIPT:00:00] The Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people.
[00:01] What's up?
[00:01] The Stress Therapist: So today we're gonna talk about an itsy bitsy, teensy, tiny little thing that you can do to totally hit reset on your brain, on your life, on your day. It's the easiest, simplest thing.
[00:14] It's so...]]>1223breath=work,change,changeyourhabits,meditation,mentalhealth,mindfulliving,mindfulness,neuroplasticity,personalgrowth,postivity,practice,selfcare,selfimprovement,stress,stressrelief,ujjayibreath,wellnessjourneyfalse131fullFresh Starts and Fun Goals: Reset Your Mindset for 2024https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fresh-starts-and-fun-goals-reset-your-mindset-for-2024--63527732
In this episode we will:

~Mindset Matters – Cultivating a positive and growth-focused mindset is the foundation for achieving long-term goals.

~ Actionable Goals – Breaking larger goals into smaller, manageable steps makes them more achievable and sustainable.

~ Meditation for Clarity – Incorporating guided meditation can reduce mental clutter and improve focus, making it easier to stay on track.

Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com
http://sonicyogi.com
https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40eb
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162
https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6c

https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_

INTERESTING MENTIONS:

Shantaram Inspiration:
The literary example of seeing everyday objects through the lens of admiration reminds listeners to appreciate the beauty in their surroundings.

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

https://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
or
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Send some love bucks to the show:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake
Thank you!

https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
https://thestresstherapist.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/  https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.
TRANSCRIPT:[00:00] Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people, what's up? So New Year's Eve means different things to different people. You might be geared up, ready to go tomorrow, your whole life is going to change. Or you're like, forget it.[00:10] I never do New Year's resolutions. It's over. There's a happy middle. There's a medium. There's a gray area that you can live in happily. And I'm going to show you all about it today.[00:21] So relax and settle in and listen up, because your stress therapy session is about to begin right now.[00:42] Hey, beautiful people. It's time for some stress therapy. A podcast about how to meditate and get better at stress for people living in the real world. Finally, a place to park my 25 plus years of experience of working as a psychotherapist in the mental health field.[00:57] And now your host, me, the stress therapist, Sheri Flake.[01:16] Hey, beautiful people, what's up? Okay, we're going to talk about New Year's resolutions. Do not hang up. Do not turn this off. Do not walk away. Give me a chance to show you how New Year's resolutions can not only work, but they can actually be fun.[01:32] Okay. The way that we've been going about New Year's resolutions, you're absolutely right. If you've given up on them or if you're like, gung ho, but, like, secretly know that by, like, January 20th, you're going to be miserable and sad and feel bad about things.[01:45] You're probably in your 20s, but if you're older than that and you have lost a little bit of hope, it's only because you've been going about it all wrong. The way that we've been brought up to think about New Year's resolutions is just weird.[01:58] Like, first of all, we think that something Magical happens on January 1st. Nothing magical happens on January 1st. You will not magically be someone who runs two miles three times a week.[02:08] If you are not running at all right now, that is the same thing as saying, I am going to be playing Jimi Hendrix licks on January 1st this year, even though I have never picked up a guitar.[02:19] It's not reasonable. Even though your body could physically do it, it won't do it for long. You will be injured. You will have your brain talking. You're out of it.[02:28] Your ego will get all riled up and you will stop doing it, and you will not feel good about it. And after about 20 or 30 years of that, you're going to be like, I'm not doing it anymore.[02:39] However, there are some really Cool ways to make New Year's resolutions work for you and to make them fun. I mean, come on, let's think about this. Let's seriously think about New Year's resolutions for a second.[02:50] They are ridiculous. I talk about them on radio, I talk about them on tv. People have me on their shows talking about it all the time. The first thing you need to do is rethink what a New Year's resolution is.[03:02] Okay, first of all, it starts on an arbitrary day. I do not care what anyone thinks is happening on January 1st. There is nothing magical that day. There might be something magical in the stars or in the skies or how the planets lining or something like that, but you might have better luck looking into that.[03:20] Those types of facts where the stars are, how the seasons are working, whatever your horoscope, rather than just by going by January 1st. Okay, like it is just a day you can start.[03:33] Like with my clients who are learning how to meditate every day. I was talking to a client yesterday and we were talking about how she was going to add a minute or 30 seconds to her practice so she can ease up and move up the timing on how long her practice is.[03:50] You want to do that very gradually. So we only do it at 30 second, 30 second intervals sometimes or 1 minute intervals over long periods of time. So your brain sort of allows.[03:59] It doesn't really notice it's happening. And we decided that we would always do those on Fridays. Okay? So the idea of starting something new on a Friday doesn't seem like that big of a deal.[04:10] Starting something new on Monday all of a sudden feels like pressure. It feels, feels different on January 1, on Monday, after the holidays. Quote, after the holidays. Oh my gosh.[04:20] Why are we putting so much pressure on ourselves after the holidays? If do you think some magical time slot is going to open up after the holidays? When people say, hey, let's get together after the holidays, I'm like, what are you doing right now?[04:31] What are you doing today? What are you doing tomorrow? Are you going to eat lunch? I mean, come on, after the holidays? I mean, if some magical huge time slot opens up after the holidays, you are going to Puerto Rico.[04:41] You are not going to catch up on this and watch this show and call this person and all this stuff. I mean, come on, let's be realistic. So all that aside, all that crazy old school thinking aside, let's think new, let's be different, let's decide that instead of New Year's Eve or New Year's Day or the whole year or
Produced and edited by Owen Flake | Audio production, editing, and creative direction]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63527732Tue, 31 Dec 2024 17:03:17 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessThis episode explores strategies for setting realistic and meaningful New Year's resolutions. It emphasizes the importance of mindset shifts, intentional goal-setting, and practical tools to maintain motivation. The discussion includes guided...
In this episode we will:

~Mindset Matters – Cultivating a positive and growth-focused mindset is the foundation for achieving long-term goals.

~ Actionable Goals – Breaking larger goals into smaller, manageable steps makes them more achievable and sustainable.

~ Meditation for Clarity – Incorporating guided meditation can reduce mental clutter and improve focus, making it easier to stay on track.

Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com
http://sonicyogi.com
https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40eb
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:
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https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_

INTERESTING MENTIONS:

Shantaram Inspiration:
The literary example of seeing everyday objects through the lens of admiration reminds listeners to appreciate the beauty in their surroundings.

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

https://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
or
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

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Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/  https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
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Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

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https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.
TRANSCRIPT:[00:00] Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people, what's up? So New Year's Eve means different things to different...]]>1820balance,clarity,focus,goals,growth,habits,meditation,mindfulness,mindset,motivation,planning,positivity,resolutions,success,wellnessfalse130fullChristmas Classic: Loving Kindness!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-classic-loving-kindness--63367388
In this episode we will:

~Loving-Kindness Meditation: Learn how to use meditation to cultivate feelings of love, compassion, and connection for yourself and others.

~ The Power of Presence: Understand the importance of living in the present moment and how it can transform your perspective and reduce stress.

~ Shared Humanity: Explore how reflecting on our commonalities rather than differences fosters greater peace and harmony in relationships and the broader world.

Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com
http://sonicyogi.com
https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40eb
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162
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https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_

INTERESTING MENTIONS:
Shantaram Inspiration:
The literary example of seeing everyday objects through the lens of admiration reminds listeners to appreciate the beauty in their surroundings.

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

https://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
or
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Send some love bucks to the show:

Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake

Thank you!

https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
https://thestresstherapist.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.T
RANSCRIPT:00:00] The Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people, what's up? So it's Christmas time and whether or not you celebrate a holiday this time of year, it's hard to ignore that there is a lot of good, juicy loving kindness and beautiful juju coursing through the ether right now.[00:18] Let's take advantage of that and listen to a classic stress therapy episode, loving kindness during Christmas time. Relax and settle in and listen up because your stress therapy classic edition is about to be begin right now.[00:48] Hey, beautiful people. It's time for some stress therapy. A podcast about how to meditate and get better at stress for people living in the real world. Finally, a place to park my 25 plus years of experience of working as a psychotherapist in the mental health field.[01:03] And now your host, host me, the stress therapist, Sherry Flake.[01:22] Okay, y'all, I can't believe it. Beautiful people. But here we are. And we have been together 100 times. Can you believe it? It's so exciting. 100th episode, here we are.[01:34] And I think it's a really cool time. Whether you're Christian or not, whether you're celebrating some sort of religious holiday this month or holiday season or not, it's always a beautiful, wonderful time because a lot of people are and there's a lot of love in the air.[01:49] To examine the idea of one love, that we are all one love, that with respect to value, we are all exactly the same. We come from the human race. We come from this beautiful, beautiful earth.[02:03] And when we think about our sameness rather than our differences, things look better, we feel better. If I was able to open up your body and take out your beautiful soul, it would fill up the entire universe and more.[02:17] It would fill up galaxies and galaxies and light years and light years. That's how valuable and beautiful and lovely that you are. And you share that with all these other people.[02:28] And there is an opportunity here to feel connected rather than feel separate. To feel love rather than feel hate, to feel peace rather than feeling discord. And it's an awesome opportunity to be in the very moment that you're in because it is so beautiful.[02:47] And every single moment is a gift. And I know how cheesy I sound right now, and I don't even care because it's so good and it's so loving and it's filled to the top with juicy.[02:59] And if you want some of that, then you're going to have to spend some time in the sweet, sweet stillness. Paramahansa Yogananda said, live in the present. Launch yourself on every wave Find eternity in each moment.[03:14] The future will take care of itself. You don't have to worry about it. You don't have to change it. You just sit in your loving, beautiful present moment, this beautiful stillness, and you can find your future in being in the present.[03:32] Because nothing's going to happen in the future. It's all going to happen right now. And nothing ever happened in the past. It happened all right now, and you don't want to miss it.[03:41] And sometimes during this time of year, people say, oh, I can't believe it's crazy, you know? You know, this is one of my pet peeves. I can't believe it's Christmas.[03:47] I can't believe it's the holidays again. I can't believe it's the new year again. I can't believe 2023 is over. Whatever.[03:53] Maybe you can't believe it, but the reason why you can't believe it is because you're not spiritual spending any time in it. You're thinking about next week or this holiday party or this gift you need to get, or that person you need to acknowledge or this thing you need to do, or that cocktail dress you need to buy or whatever, rather than being in the very moment you're in.[04:12] And there is a juicy loveliness in doing that. And one of the ways that I like to think about how we can remember how we're all exactly the same, even though we don't think we are, okay, we all think we're extra special, extra horrible in some way, right?[04:25] Because we're attached to these ego identities.[04:28] But one of the ways is this cool hypothetical question. And the question is this. Imagine that you don't know anything about yourself. You don't know your age. You don't know if you're young or old.[04:39] You don't know if you live in the north or South. You don't know if you live urban or rural area.[04:45] You have no idea. You don't know how you look. You don't know if you're black or white or brown or man or woman or child or baby. You have no idea if you had to choose, though, who or what you might support based only on what you think is right.[05:05] Who or what do you think you would choose? And why Changes things a little, right? You don't know if you're rich or poor. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63367388Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:16:09 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIn this special Christmas replay episode of The Stress Therapist, host Cheri Flake celebrates the holiday season by exploring the power of loving-kindness and connection. Through a calming guided meditation, Cheri invites listeners to reflect on...
In this episode we will:

~Loving-Kindness Meditation: Learn how to use meditation to cultivate feelings of love, compassion, and connection for yourself and others.

~ The Power of Presence: Understand the importance of living in the present moment and how it can transform your perspective and reduce stress.

~ Shared Humanity: Explore how reflecting on our commonalities rather than differences fosters greater peace and harmony in relationships and the broader world.

Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com
http://sonicyogi.com
https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40eb
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162
https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6c

https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_

INTERESTING MENTIONS:
Shantaram Inspiration:
The literary example of seeing everyday objects through the lens of admiration reminds listeners to appreciate the beauty in their surroundings.

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

https://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
or
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Send some love bucks to the show:

Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake

Thank you!

https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
https://thestresstherapist.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find...]]>1926compassion,connection,emotionalwellbeing,goalsetting,grwoth,guidedmeditation,holdiay,innerpeace,lovingkindness,meditation,mindfulness,moment,present,self-care,sonicyogi,stressfalse129fullHow to Feel Good About Everythinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-feel-good-about-everything--63136390
In this episode we will:

~Your Space Reflects Your Mind

A cluttered environment often mirrors internal chaos. Organizing and beautifying your surroundings can help bring clarity and calm to your mind.

~ Curate Joyful Items

Surround yourself with objects that spark happiness or have personal significance. Whether it’s a photo, a sentimental trinket, or something as simple as a colorful decoration, these small touches can create a positive emotional shift.

~ Visual Meditation

Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com

https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40eb
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162
https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6c
https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_

INTERESTING MENTIONS:

Shantaram Inspiration:
The literary example of seeing everyday objects through the lens of admiration reminds listeners to appreciate the beauty in their surroundings.

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
https://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
or
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Send some love bucks to the show:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flakeThank you!

https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
https://thestresstherapist.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.TRANSCRIPT:

[00:00] The Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people. What's up? So there is just so much that's a drag, right? Like, ugh. I mean, I don't want to do this. I'm dreading that. What about this? Oh my gosh, the world, it's going to ****.[00:13] Help. What can we do? There is something that you can do and I'm going to talk about it today. So relax and settle in and listen up because your stress therapy session is about to begin.[00:24] Right.[00:39] Hey, beautiful people, it's time for some stress therapy. A podcast about how to meditate and get better at stress for people living in the real world. Finally a place to Park.[00:49] My 25 plus years of experience of working as a psychotherapist in the mental health field. And now your host, me, the stress therapist, Sherry Flake.[01:12] Hey, beautiful people. Okay, so we talk all the time about how to feel good, how to feel better, how to feel amazing, how to do all these things. And of course I'm always telling you to meditate because I think it's better for you than water people.[01:25] So good for you.[01:27] And of course you'll be feeling good if you do that, but sometimes it's just hard, you know what I mean? Like you're just feeling down, have the blahs, you know, there's so many things grabbing our attention, our focus, you know, everything's overwhelming, it's daunting.[01:42] You could be dreading things.[01:44] How can we feel good about our work? How can we feel good about our play? How can we feel good about just the day to day things? Cleaning the kitchen, making the bed, being around family members.[01:58] You know, that can get tough as everyone gets older and changes in their needs change and their moods change and their attitudes change about things. Feeling good about your relationships, your marriage, your friendships, your neighbors, how can you feel good about things?[02:15] Well, I'm always telling you, of course, to meditate, but also to keep an eye on what you're thinking about, right? And if you want to get knee deep into that, you can look at the podcast that I did, how I know the woo woo is true.[02:28] True. And yes, definitely you're going to feel better if you are monitoring your thoughts, if you're aware of what you're thinking, if you're changing the way you think about things.[02:37] However, here's a really easy way to change the way that you're feeling about things. Now, I'm going to use this as an example. A long time ago I was reading this book.[02:48] It's an excellent book. Now I did hear that it might be on, like, itunes or. It's not called itunes anymore. Sound like a boomer, right? It's called Apple tv. That's what it's called.[03:01] And there's. Think it's on there. Shanta Rum.[03:04] And it is based on a true story. It's an amazing story. It's an unbelievable book. I can't remember the name of the guy. Gregory something. I'll also put that in the show notes.[03:15] But this book is amazing. And he talks about his experiences of breaking out of a Turkish prison, you know, pretending to be a doctor, pretending to be a mafia guy.[03:24] I mean, like, this guy does amazing things. It's a great novel. It's a great story. However, there's a page in the book, and I think it's only one page that I read over and over and over again.[03:36] Now, in the book, what's happened is he's fallen in love with a friend, and she doesn't know that he loves her, and he doesn't know if she loves him. You know, right now, it's sort of, you know, unrequited love, right?[03:51] It's.[03:52] He's in love with her. He has not expressed these feelings to her.[03:56] So they're supposed to go to dinner or somewhere, and she says, listen, just go to my place. Let yourself in. Here's the key, and wait for me there. And so he goes over to her place, and he opens the door and walks in, and he describes walking around her place with such admiration and love.[04:17] And he's describing. Now he's doing this very beautifully and eloquently. It's lovely. He's an amazing writer. I am not giving. It just is here. But he's basically saying, here are the lucky things.[04:31] These beautiful material possessions, decorations, furniture that get to be near this woman that I love, you know. And so he's filled a little bit with, like, you know, I don't know, it even.[04:49] It even reads a little like envy. And it reads like, I mean, he's just walking around in absolute joy, being around the things that she has surrounded herself with. Now, I don't know about you, but I don't know if I thoughtfully have every single item in my life.[05:10] I don't know if I've thought it through about how much joy it brings me before I bring it into my life. But he is assuming that she has, like, you know, he's looking at the map that she's, you know, marked up with the places she's been and the books that she's blessed with her presence and hands and thoughts, conclusions and r]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63136390Wed, 04 Dec 2024 02:36:27 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIn this episode of The Stress Therapist, host Cheri Flake explores the powerful connection between our physical spaces and mental well-being. She reflects on how decluttering and creating joyful, intentional environments can uplift our mood and...
In this episode we will:

~Your Space Reflects Your Mind

A cluttered environment often mirrors internal chaos. Organizing and beautifying your surroundings can help bring clarity and calm to your mind.

~ Curate Joyful Items

Surround yourself with objects that spark happiness or have personal significance. Whether it’s a photo, a sentimental trinket, or something as simple as a colorful decoration, these small touches can create a positive emotional shift.

~ Visual Meditation

Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com

https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40eb
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162
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https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_

INTERESTING MENTIONS:

Shantaram Inspiration:
The literary example of seeing everyday objects through the lens of admiration reminds listeners to appreciate the beauty in their surroundings.

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
https://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat

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OR
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Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.TRANSCRIPT:

[00:00] The...]]>1655decluttering,emotionalhealth,guidedmeditation,innerpeace,intentionalliving,joyfulliving,life,mentalwwellness,mindbodyharmony,mindconnection,mindfulness,organized,personalgrowth,selfcaretips,simplifylife,stressrelieffalse128fullThe Power of Gratitude: Simple Steps to Stress Lesshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-gratitude-simple-steps-to-stress-less--62821159
~ Learn how practicing gratitude can shift your mindset and help you cope with stress during difficult times.

~ Discover simple, practical ways to incorporate gratitude into your daily routine, even when it feels challenging.

~ A guided gratitude meditation focusing on reflecting on small, everyday moments that bring joy and peace.

Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com

https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40ebhttps://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162
https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6c
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https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_

INTERESTING MENTIONS:

- The "Three Good Things" exercise: a quick gratitude practice where you reflect on three positive moments from your day.
- How gratitude rewires the brain, backed by studies on neuroplasticity and mental health.

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

https://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
or
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Send some love bucks to the show:

Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com

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Thank you!

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Twitter: @stresstherapy

Instagram: @thestresstherapist
https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
https://thestresstherapist.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!

OR

https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.

TRANSCRIPT:

[00:00] The Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people. What's up? Okay, so today you're going to be.[00:03] Listening to a classic Thanksgiving episode of stress therapy. Yes, we're going to be listening to.[00:08] The Stress Therapist: One from the past, A flash from the past, but it's all still so good because you cannot throw a stick without hitting the word gratitude anywhere, Right? Even on the Internet.[00:18] And why? Because it actually works.[00:22] We know now that it works. It makes you feel better, but it's.[00:24] The Stress Therapist: So hard to get into that space. Right? Like, how do you do that? We're going to cover that today.[00:28] So relax and settle in and listen up, because your stress therapy classic edition session is about to begin right now.[00:51] The Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people.[00:52] It's time for some stress therapy, a podcast about how to meditate and get better at stress for people living in.[00:58] The Stress Therapist: The real world world. Finally, a place to Park.[01:00] My 25 plus years of experience of working as a psychotherapist in the mental health field. And now your host, me, the stress therapist, Sherry Flake.[01:25] The Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people. How's your beautiful self today? So today we're going to talk a little bit about gratitude. You can't throw a stick right now without hitting the word gratitude or being thankful.[01:34] And sometimes it's hard. I get it. It's very hard sometimes to be thankful when it feels like things aren't going your way or it feels like there's horrible things going on in the world that you can't do anything about.[01:43] You might be feeling powerless. It's also a really stressful time of year. It's also a time of year when people are really grappling with grief and loss and holidays pass and there's just a lot.[01:55] Right. But how can you keep it together during this time of gratitude? Well, little by little, you got to figure out what you're going to be grateful for. And that's why people want you to do a gratitude journal.[02:06] Not only because those people are happier and healthier and live longer, but also because it feels good to feel gratitude. It just does, whether you think so or not or you think it's cheesy or not.[02:19] So in the past two weeks, I have been hit by a teenager while driving my car. I love my car. It's a 2018 Chevy. It's amazing. It does have a vanity plate.[02:32] It says Cherubi. You know, get it Therapy. But with a ch like me. Yeah. My husband gave it to me for my birthday. I absolutely love my car. I think it's amazing and wonderful.[02:43] It's got a sunroof. It's got the air conditioned seats. I mean, I'm a huge fan and I've been hit twice. The first time I got hit by a teenager. He rear ended me.[02:55] I was stopped, I wasn't even moving. And I got out of the car and he was pretty upset and he said, would you call my dad? And I said that I would.[03:04] And I said to his dad, who was pretty angry, I said, you know, I don't really have any damage to my car. There's like a scratch. It was like two little scratches.[03:13] And I said, I'm not going to repair this so I can go about my merry way. Because if we call the cops, your boy is going to get ticket and then your insurance is going to go up and then they end up really punishing the parents, insurance companies in this regard, you know.[03:28] So I was like, you know, if you guys are cool with that. And he was really grateful and I left.[03:34] And then last week I was driving down the road in this guy just. I don't know if his foot slipped off the brake or what happened, but another teenager hit me from the side.[03:43] He was coming out of a side street, I was going down a relatively busy street and we pulled over and he again was really upset, you know, a little tearful.[03:52] It's really shaky getting in those accidents, you know what I mean? There's a lot of adrenaline running through. It can be really scary. And so we, you know, we did some calming things.[03:59] I was like, you know, you hit the right person. And so we kind of calmed down a little bit and I was like, you know, right now you don't have to drive.[04:06] Let's just take a couple of breaths, you know, because he was pretty shaken up and my car was damaged. And so I said the same thing. I said, maybe we don't call the cops because then you're going to get a ticket and then your insurance is going to go up.[04:17] And he said, I'm not going to repair this car. This is just my parents junker or whatever. I was like, that's fine. And then he said, would you call my mom?[04:24] And so I called his mom. And we have since worked it out and I gotta tell you, it has been relatively inconvenient to run around and get estimates, especially since I kind of feel like I could get like a lesser one if I can find the right person.[04:38] So I'm a little picky about that even though I'm not paying for it. But I just kind of want to do the right thing rather than the easiest thing in this]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62821159Tue, 19 Nov 2024 22:51:20 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIn this episode we will: ~ Learn how practicing gratitude can shift your mindset and help you cope with stress during difficult times. ~ Discover simple, practical ways to incorporate gratitude into your daily routine, even when it feels...
~ Learn how practicing gratitude can shift your mindset and help you cope with stress during difficult times.

~ Discover simple, practical ways to incorporate gratitude into your daily routine, even when it feels challenging.

~ A guided gratitude meditation focusing on reflecting on small, everyday moments that bring joy and peace.

Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com

https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40ebhttps://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162
https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6c
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https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_

INTERESTING MENTIONS:

- The "Three Good Things" exercise: a quick gratitude practice where you reflect on three positive moments from your day.
- How gratitude rewires the brain, backed by studies on neuroplasticity and mental health.

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

https://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
or
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Send some love bucks to the show:

Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com

Venmo: @cheri-flake

Thank you!

https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!

Twitter: @stresstherapy

Instagram: @thestresstherapist
https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
https://thestresstherapist.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!

OR

https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.

TRANSCRIPT:

[00:00] The Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people. What's up? Okay, so today you're going to be.[00:03] Listening to a classic Thanksgiving episode of stress therapy. Yes, we're going to be listening to.[00:08] The Stress Therapist: One from the past, A flash from the past, but...]]>1578cheriflake,dailyhabits,exercise,gratitude,gratitudejourney,happinesshacks,innerpeace,meditation,mentalhealthtips,mentalwellness,mindfulness,mindsetshift,neuroplasticity,personalgrowth,positivethinking,selfcaretips,stress,stressmanagement,stresstherapy,threegoodthingsfalse127fullMindset Reset for the Winhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindset-reset-for-the-win--62644025
In this episode we will:

~Explore the Power of Positive Self-Talk – Discover how shifting your language and avoiding negative self-talk can create a mindset that supports growth, wellness, and resilience.
~Learn Simple Steps for Lasting Change – Understand how taking things one day at a time and making small, mindful adjustments in your thoughts can help you build sustainable habits, like meditation, for managing stress in daily life.
~ Visual Meditation

Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com

https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40eb
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f

Listen to Sonic Yogi on: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162
https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6c
https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_

INTERESTING MENTIONS:

https://beckyshawrocks.com/track/1975629/hello-again - By Becky Shaw

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
https://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
or
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Love the show?
Please rate and review us!

Send some love bucks to the show:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake
Thank you!

https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
https://thestresstherapist.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR

https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.

TRANSCRIPT:

The Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people. So everything starts wonderfully, goes lovely, and ends up great when we have the right mindset. So how can we do it? How can we get there? We're going to talk about that today, so relax and settle in and listen up because your stress therapy session is about to begin right now. Hey, beautiful people. It's time for some stress therapy. A podcast about how to meditate and get better at stress for people living in the real world. Finally, a place to Park. My 25 plus years of experience of working as a psychotherapist in the mental health field. And now your host, me, the stress therapist, Sherri Flake. Hey, beautiful people. What's up? So we've been talking a lot about how to get started with a new meditation practice. But most of what I'm talking about really helps with every kind of new behavior that you're trying to make habitual, right? And just feeling good about things, like feeling. Okay, like your mental health, like your physical health, all of it really depends on how you're thinking about things. Okay. And I'll tell you, now that I've been on this planet for over a half a century, I'm just saying that mindsets are a good mindset. It's. I don't know, it seems a little less common as I get older. I seem like even my friends that are in a good mood or in good health or happy marriages or whatever, they still still have these kind of occasional yucky mindsets. And I'm sure I do, too. We all do. We all have this, like, ugh, whatever about something. And we need to make sure that when we're having negative thoughts about something or a mindset that doesn't really work for us, that we become aware of that so we can change it. Okay? So even though we think that, oh, you know, yeah, I'm getting older, I'm a little old lady, or a lot of people are talking about, yeah, now that we're older, you know, time goes by too quickly or, you know, getting older is not for wimps or whatever it is that you're saying or, you know, like yesterday someone was walking my groceries out to the car, and he said, well, my back is spent and my knees are spent. And, like, I don't know, I didn't even ask him about those things, but I have found in my life, side note, maybe unrelated, I don't know what it is. Someone told me that it was, quote, my energy. Usually people tell me that it's my, quote, energy. That's what the yoga teacher told Me on Sunday. But people want to talk to me. They want to tell me their things. They have wanted to tell me their things since I was born. That is why I'm a therapist. No matter where I go, even, like, when Covid hit, I was like, this is going to be amazing because I'm going to be, like, undercover. I'm going to wear a mask. I'm going to have a hat on. And people won't want to talk to me. Nope, people still want to talk to me. They want to tell me their problems. And that's fine. That's wonderful. That's my livelihood. That's how it is. But I am never, ever, ever, ever a fly on the wall. And so often when people are talking to me, they're saying really negative things about themselves. And I got to tell you, you got to remember, your brain is listening. Your brain is always listening to you talk. And although we've talked about how our brain doesn't understand English and its emotions and pictures and that kind of thing, that's true. That's true. But remember, every time you have a thought and then say it out loud, even if it's that part of your brain that's picking up on it that doesn't understand English, it usually comes with an emotion. So there are two things at play here. The actual words, you know, my knees are spent. Your brain hears that. It loves everything that you say to be absolutely true all the time. Because our egos are obsessed with being true and right. I mean, I don't know about you, but I love being right. Especially when I'm with my husband. I mean, my husband's a lawyer, and he has all these books about arguing and how to win an argument. And I'm like, yeah, nice try. Good luck with that, right? Because I like to be right just as much as the next guy. Even if he's a lawyer, Right? We're obsessed with being right. So when your brain hears these things, it wants to be right. And if you think I'm crazy, just walk around. Even if you don't think it's true right now. Even if it's. Your knees are healing. Even if. Whatever. Walk around saying, I used to have a knee problem. My knees used to hurt. Or even better, I am in perfect health. And get your mind off your knees altogether. I mean, the other day, my daughter had a pimple. It happens all the time with teenagers. And, you know, it was picture day. It's a big deal on picture day. It's a bummer, right? I said, girl, the Best thing you can do is not think about it. Don't talk about it, don't look at it, don't touch it. Completely remove all energy from the pimple, because it's going to get bigger. What you put your mind on gets bigger. Where your attention goes is where your energy flows. I think Joe Dispenza says that it's all true. And if you don't think it's true, you need to remember the things that you say to yourself that always seem to be true. I always find the best parking spot. Even my Halloween costume is always the best. Whatever it is. Or my Thanksgiving turkey always turns out great. Whatever it is that you're always saying to yoursel]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62644025Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:41:13 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessA mindset reset can be just the thing to get you back on track and feeling good. But where to start? How does it help and how can you get in the right mind space? Let's work on it, right now! In this episode we will: ~Explore the Power of Positive...
In this episode we will:

~Explore the Power of Positive Self-Talk – Discover how shifting your language and avoiding negative self-talk can create a mindset that supports growth, wellness, and resilience.
~Learn Simple Steps for Lasting Change – Understand how taking things one day at a time and making small, mindful adjustments in your thoughts can help you build sustainable habits, like meditation, for managing stress in daily life.
~ Visual Meditation

Meditation Music byhttp://sonicyogi.com

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Listen to Sonic Yogi on: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162
https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6c
https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_

INTERESTING MENTIONS:

https://beckyshawrocks.com/track/1975629/hello-again - By Becky Shaw

https://www.heartwood-retreats.com : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
https://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
or
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Love the show?
Please rate and review us!

Send some love bucks to the show:
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Twitter: @stresstherapy
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Join Cheri Flake on herhttps://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR

https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia gohttps://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go tohttp://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.

TRANSCRIPT:

The Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people. So everything starts wonderfully, goes lovely, and ends up great when we have the right mindset. So how can we do it? How can we get there? We're going to talk about that today, so relax and settle in and listen up because your stress therapy session is about to begin right now. Hey, beautiful people. It's time for some stress therapy. A...]]>1702dailyhabits,emotional,emotionalwellbeing,intentionalliving,learnhowtomeditate,meditationpractice,mentalhealth,mindfulness,mindset,mindsetshift,personalgrowth,positivethinking,positivevibes,resilience,selfawareness,selftalk,spirituality,stresshacks,stressmanagement,wellnessjourneyfalse126fullMeditation-- Here's Where To Start!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-here-s-where-to-start--62468821
In this episode, we will:
~ Learn why showing up needs to be the focus at first when starting a meditation practice.
~ Learn exactly what to do when you go to meditate first thing in the morning.
~ davidji's 16 Seconds to Bliss and Counting Meditation

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi

Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls

Pythagorean Dream

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:
Spotify
Apple Music
Amazon Music
Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk

INTERESTING MENTIONS:
Skeptic Metaphysicians Podcast: Fun podcast that covers “if the WOO is true!
”You Can Heal Your Life: Book by Louise Hay that offers a message of self-love, forgiveness, and the power to create positive change in your life.
davidji’s website

Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62468821Wed, 23 Oct 2024 01:47:37 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessThere is so much we can do to make our lives better, but I think meditation is the one thing we can do to make SO many things in our lives SO much better and so very quickly! So many people I talk to tell me that they want to meditate and they want...
In this episode, we will:
~ Learn why showing up needs to be the focus at first when starting a meditation practice.
~ Learn exactly what to do when you go to meditate first thing in the morning.
~ davidji's 16 Seconds to Bliss and Counting Meditation

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi

Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls

Pythagorean Dream

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:
Spotify
Apple Music
Amazon Music
Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk

INTERESTING MENTIONS:
Skeptic Metaphysicians Podcast: Fun podcast that covers “if the WOO is true!
”You Can Heal Your Life: Book by Louise Hay that offers a message of self-love, forgiveness, and the power to create positive change in your life.
davidji’s website

Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
124fullHow to Get Someone to Change...Right NOWhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-someone-to-change-right-now--62291321

Meditation Music by Http://sonicyogi.com
https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40eb
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162 https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6c https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_
INTERESTING MENTIONS: LIST INTERESTING THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
https://www.heartwood-retreats.com: location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats https://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ or https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: mailto:cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
https://thestresstherapist.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Join Cheri Flake on her https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake
https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to http://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.
TRANSCRIPT:
Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people. What's up? People always say that you can't change. People don't change. No matter what you do, you can't change somebody. Wrong. I can tell you how to change someone immediately. And you better be careful with this because it works so well. You gotta think this through. All right? That's what we're gonna do today. So relax and settle in and listen up because your stress therapy session is about to begin right now. Hey, beautiful people. It's time for some stress therapy. A podcast about how to meditate and get better at stress for people living in the real world. Finally, a place to park my 25 plus years of experience of working as a psychotherapist in the mental health field. And now, your host, me, the stress therapist, Sherry flake. Hey, beautiful people, what's up? Okay, today I gotta make it quick. I only have a second. I'm a little delayed in getting this episode out there. It's been crazy. I just got back from a retreat at Jekyll island. It was amazing, but there was no power, there was no gas, there was no food available on the entire island, and there was no cell service. And it was an amazing retreat. I'm going to talk about that next time. But today, today I want to quickly give you this tip, because I hear all the time when I'm working with my clients, people say, I can't get him to change. He won't change. He won't change. And the thing is, the ticket is there's one little sweet, sweet method that works 100% of the time. But you got to be really careful with this method, see, because if you don't use it responsibly, you're going to get a change. You don't want. You know what I'm saying? So you got to be really, really, really careful. Okay? Here's what you do if you want someone to change. Here's the bummer. Here's the kicker. Here's the billboard sign you need to see. You have to change. That's how you get people to change. From the most fundamental thing, where if I just started screaming and running up and down my street, which I never do, and started yelling, fire, fire, I would imagine, or help, help, help. Or call 911, people would change. Right in that moment, they would change. They would become. Hopefully, they would become really good neighbors and maybe come out and, I don't know, I have dogs. Maybe they would ignore me and let me handle it myself. But hopefully my neighbors. My neighbors are lovely, but hopefully my neighbors would come out and they would give me a hand, they would change right then, in the moment, right. Because I'm doing something that's out of the ordinary. That is what you do in the ordinary. Okay? So if you are trying to get your man to empty the dishwasher, let's say, okay, that's a feat. That's a big feat. Okay? I've been. I've done that with my man. I've done that with my kids. That's not. It ain't easy, you know what I'm saying? But you might be doing the exact same thing every time you see that. Those dishes in the sink and the empty dishwasher. You might be, you know, saying something under your breath, you might be criticizing your husband. Whatever it is that you normally do, you have to change it. And I'm telling you, the best way to change it, the best time to change it, no one ever believes me about this is when the dishwasher has been filled by your man. Right? Yeah. That's the shocker. Right? So there's two separate messages here, right? So you have something in your life that you want to be different. You want someone to be different in that scenario. And the way that you do that is you do something different. What you normally do is not going to work. What you normally do is not going to work. What you normally do, it's not gonna work. Okay, I say this all the time, but people think, you know, I have told him a thousand times. Well, then maybe this time you don't tell him. Maybe this time you write him a letter. Maybe this time you have someone else tell him. Maybe you sit him down and tell him what it feels like for you to have. I mean, I literally sat my family down, probably, I don't know, eight or ten years ago. And I was like, listen, I know this doesn't make sense, because I was trying to get everybody to load the dishwasher, okay? So maybe this is a personal testimonial, but I was trying to get everybody to build a dis]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62291321Tue, 08 Oct 2024 22:33:53 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, Mindfulness In this episode of Stress Therapy, Cheri Flake, The Stress Therapist, reveals the surprising secret to making others change – it all starts with you! Learn why your actions, even the smallest ones, can profoundly impact others. From navigating family...

Meditation Music by Http://sonicyogi.com
https://open.spotify.com/track/7lpLx4vtoQusvoqidRY6vN?si=0db8efd9082c40eb
https://open.spotify.com/track/0Qotx90teY3iZ00PgUCwty?si=44a1c18c52e24e1f
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xJT8mRbrqa7rTY6d4y5Fq?si=q2YYpPSzQOmu4R8-W4jkpw https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sonic-yogi/722350162 https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B00FQMVVIC/sonic-yogi?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_Y5q68A8LSQQGzl01PQC7Uaw6c https://youtu.be/p2jtMEkdh6g?si=rVq-Q8o85mI75S4_
INTERESTING MENTIONS: LIST INTERESTING THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
https://www.heartwood-retreats.com: location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats https://www.jekyllisland.com: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ or https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: mailto:cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
https://thestresstherapist.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Join Cheri Flake on her https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake
https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to http://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.
TRANSCRIPT:
Stress Therapist: Hey, beautiful people. What's up? People always say that you can't change. People don't change. No matter what you do, you can't change somebody. Wrong. I can tell you how to change someone immediately. And you better be careful with this because it works so well. You gotta think this through. All right? That's what we're gonna do today. So relax and settle in and listen up because your stress therapy session is about to begin right now. Hey, beautiful people. It's time for some stress therapy. A podcast about how to meditate and...]]>1734change,compassion,growth,health,management,meditation,mental,personal,relationships,stress,therapytrue122fullMindfulness? Meditation? What the...?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mindfulness-meditation-what-the--61409472~ Discover how to be fully present in your daily life
~ Practice mindfulness techniques that can bring peace into any moment
~ Meditate together to bring calm and focus to your dayMeditation Music by Sonic Yogi

Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:

Spotify
Apple Music
Amazon Music
Watch Sonic Yogi’s TED Talk

Interesting Mentions:

Scripps News Interview with Cheri!
Heartwood Retreat Center: Location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

Host: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW - The Stress Therapist and AuthorJoin Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation & Yoga Retreat:
In the Mountains
or
At the BeachLove the show? Please rate and review us!Support the show:

PayPal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake
Thank you!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61409472Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:00:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessEpisode: Mindfulness vs Meditation – What's the Difference?Everybody's talking about mindfulness, but what does it really mean? In today’s episode, we’ll break it down and learn how mindfulness and meditation can help you be more present in your daily...~ Discover how to be fully present in your daily life
~ Practice mindfulness techniques that can bring peace into any moment
~ Meditate together to bring calm and focus to your dayMeditation Music by Sonic Yogi

Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:

Spotify
Apple Music
Amazon Music
Watch Sonic Yogi’s TED Talk

Interesting Mentions:

Scripps News Interview with Cheri!
Heartwood Retreat Center: Location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

PayPal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake
Thank you!

]]>1559breathe,calmmind,chill,focus,guidedmeditation,healing,innerpeace,meditation,mentalhealth,mentalwellness,mindfulliving,mindfulness,peaceful,presentmoment,relaxation,selfcare,stressmanagement,stressrelief,wellness,zenfalse122fullHabit Hacks: How to Make Routines ACTUALLY Stickhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/habit-hacks-how-to-make-routines-actually-stick--61224660In this episode we will: ~ Learn the one thing that makes a habit stick without a doubt! ~ Understand why healthy habits, even ones you love, fall away and are hard to get back! ~ Meditate together
Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Anthony at Workout Anytime Scripps News Interview with Cheri!
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61224660Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:00:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessEverybody wants to know how to make a habit stick. Let’s learn the one trick you need to know if you want to be an expert at getting healthy habits that you want in your life right now and forever. In this episode we will: ~ Learn the one thing...In this episode we will: ~ Learn the one thing that makes a habit stick without a doubt! ~ Understand why healthy habits, even ones you love, fall away and are hard to get back! ~ Meditate together
Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Anthony at Workout Anytime Scripps News Interview with Cheri!
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
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Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! 1289accountability,consistency,dailyroutine,habitformation,habithacks,habits,healthy,meditation,mentalhealth,mindfulness,mindset,motivation,nonnegotiablehabits,personalgrowth,positivehabits,routinebuilding,selfimprovement,stressmanagement,stressrelief,wellnessfalse121fullEASIEST and BEST Stress Tips in a Pinch!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/easiest-and-best-stress-tips-in-a-pinch--61030046
Ann DuPre is the Director at Resources for Resilience in Asheville, North Carolina. Her organization teaches people all over the world, how to build resistance, reset their nervous systems and understand what's going on when they're stressed out and how to cope. Dont’ miss this episode! It's the easiest ways to reset, calm, and move on when you're super stressed out.

In this episode we will:
~ learn the difference between preventing stress and acute stress coping skills.
~ learn three simple techniques to reset your nervous system when you're overwhelmed
~ understand where to get more resources to help with stress

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi

Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls

Pythagorean Dream

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:
Spotify
Apple Music
Amazon Music
Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk

Interesting Mentions:
Push on a wall technique
davidji’s 16 Seconds to Bliss
Ann DuPre Rogers: Resources for Resilience

Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
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Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61030046Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:00:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessWhen you are completely overwhelmed and super stressed out what can you do in that very moment to turn things around? Let's look at some stress tips that help fast and actually work. I learned these techniques from an expert in this field who just...
Ann DuPre is the Director at Resources for Resilience in Asheville, North Carolina. Her organization teaches people all over the world, how to build resistance, reset their nervous systems and understand what's going on when they're stressed out and how to cope. Dont’ miss this episode! It's the easiest ways to reset, calm, and move on when you're super stressed out.

In this episode we will:
~ learn the difference between preventing stress and acute stress coping skills.
~ learn three simple techniques to reset your nervous system when you're overwhelmed
~ understand where to get more resources to help with stress

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi

Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls

Pythagorean Dream

Listen to Sonic Yogi on:
Spotify
Apple Music
Amazon Music
Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk

Interesting Mentions:
Push on a wall technique
davidji’s 16 Seconds to Bliss
Ann DuPre Rogers: Resources for Resilience

Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: 120full"Beditation" - Good Idea or Not?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/beditation-good-idea-or-not--60950486I spend a lot of time teaching people not only how to meditate, but how to make meditation habitual. One of the questions that always comes up is whether or not meditating in bed, or "beditation" is a good idea or not. Because if meditating in your bed helps then we should all be doing it, right?

Let's examine this together and figure out how to make meditation something you do every single day without stress, procrastination, or excuses!

In this episode we will:
~Learn what “beditation” is and if it helps or hiders our meditation practice and keeping it habitual.
~Do a visualization meditation and sushumna meditation together

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk

Interesting Mentions:
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreatDavidji Website: https://davidji.com/

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Send some love bucks to the show:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flakeThank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
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Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60950486Thu, 08 Aug 2024 05:00:04 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessI spend a lot of time teaching people not only how to meditate, but how to make meditation habitual. One of the questions that always comes up is whether or not meditating in bed, or "beditation" is a good idea or not. Because if meditating in your...I spend a lot of time teaching people not only how to meditate, but how to make meditation habitual. One of the questions that always comes up is whether or not meditating in bed, or "beditation" is a good idea or not. Because if meditating in your bed helps then we should all be doing it, right?

Let's examine this together and figure out how to make meditation something you do every single day without stress, procrastination, or excuses!

In this episode we will:
~Learn what “beditation” is and if it helps or hiders our meditation practice and keeping it habitual.
~Do a visualization meditation and sushumna meditation together

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk

Interesting Mentions:
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreatDavidji Website: https://davidji.com/

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Send some love bucks to the show:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flakeThank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
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Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia...]]>1500adhd,anxiety,breath,breathwork,calm,davidji,easymeditation,headspace,insight,learnhowtomeditate,meditate,meditatinginbed,meditation,mindfulness,panicdisorder,psychotherapy,sashumna,sonicyogi,stressmanagement,yogafalse119fullLess Judgement, More Buddhahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/less-judgement-more-buddha--60780230In this episode we will: ~Learn how judgements bring negativity. ~Vipassana Meditation

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
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Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60780230Tue, 23 Jul 2024 19:40:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessMaybe the reason our mood is down because our thoughts are so judgy! How can we be in the moment that we’re in and move toward some equanimity? Probably with teachings from the Buddha! Today we are going to pay close attention to our thoughts and how...In this episode we will: ~Learn how judgements bring negativity. ~Vipassana Meditation

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
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Website
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Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily...]]>1112adhd,anxiety,buddha,buddhism,buddhist,buddhistmeditation,calm,easymeditation,etherealtv,healthyhabits,judgement,learnhowtomeditate,meditation,meditationretreat,mindfulness,peace,spirituality,vipassana,yogafalse118fullIt's SO Hot! Let's Cool Off Together...https://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-so-hot-let-s-cool-off-together--60648096It is SO hot! All that heat can make you extra cranky and stressed out. Let’s learn a cooling breath and meditation to beat the heat and get calm, cool and collected.
In this episode we will: ~Learn how ~Sitali Breath/Meditation

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
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Website
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Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60648096Wed, 10 Jul 2024 02:01:10 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIt is SO hot! All that heat can make you extra cranky and stressed out. Let’s learn a cooling breath and meditation to beat the heat and get calm, cool and collected. In this episode we will: ~Learn how ~Sitali Breath/Meditation Meditation Music...It is SO hot! All that heat can make you extra cranky and stressed out. Let’s learn a cooling breath and meditation to beat the heat and get calm, cool and collected.
In this episode we will: ~Learn how ~Sitali Breath/Meditation

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
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Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful...]]>632anxiety,ashram,breath,breathwork,calm,easymeditation,etherealnetwork,heat,kashi,learnhowtomeditate,meditation,menopause,mindfulness,pranayama,relax,simplemeditation,sitali,spirituality,stress,yogafalse117fullMeditation: The Ultimate Stress Busterhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-the-ultimate-stress-buster--60431272Meditation helps with stress 100% of the time. This is mostly why everybody seems to be talking about meditation…Quite a lot. But how many people do you know they're actually doing it? Every single day? If meditation was a pill it would be a trillion dollar business! The health benefits of meditation are astounding, but only if you are actually meditating regularly and still we just can't seem to get it into our lives daily. Meditation is about as good for you as water, people! So why aren't we doing it? And more importantly, how can we get meditation into our lives for real and for good so we can reap all of those magical benefits? We will cover this today (and it's WAY easier than you think!) so you're not a poser, a wisher, a tryer, a binge meditator, a crisis meditator but an actual, daily meditator without stress, procrastination or excuses! The single most important skill to learn in order to get way better at stress is meditation! So, let's learn about AND do it, together!
In this episode we will: ~Get a nice introduction to a meditation practice ~Breath appreciation meditation

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60431272Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:40:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessMeditation helps with stress 100% of the time. This is mostly why everybody seems to be talking about meditation…Quite a lot. But how many people do you know they're actually doing it? Every single day? If meditation was a pill it would be a trillion...Meditation helps with stress 100% of the time. This is mostly why everybody seems to be talking about meditation…Quite a lot. But how many people do you know they're actually doing it? Every single day? If meditation was a pill it would be a trillion dollar business! The health benefits of meditation are astounding, but only if you are actually meditating regularly and still we just can't seem to get it into our lives daily. Meditation is about as good for you as water, people! So why aren't we doing it? And more importantly, how can we get meditation into our lives for real and for good so we can reap all of those magical benefits? We will cover this today (and it's WAY easier than you think!) so you're not a poser, a wisher, a tryer, a binge meditator, a crisis meditator but an actual, daily meditator without stress, procrastination or excuses! The single most important skill to learn in order to get way better at stress is meditation! So, let's learn about AND do it, together!
In this episode we will: ~Get a nice introduction to a meditation practice ~Breath appreciation meditation

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
118fullStress Therapy Classic ~ with davidji!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stress-therapy-classic-with-davidji--60356464Meditation WTF? Ha! In a rare occurrence of actually having a guest on the show, we have the most AMAZING guest ever, davidji! Yes! An actual superstar on today! davidji is an internationally recognized stressed expert, corporate trainer, Meditation master, a recording artist and an award-winning author of The Secrets of Meditation, Destressifying (my favorite one) and Sacred Powers.He's learned these profound secrets of awakening his own sacred powers and now he travels the world sharing this time honored practice and also founded a meditation academy and I was I was blessed and honored to be a student of his…he’s just one of my all time favorite people!

In this episode we will:

~Learn practical ways to make meditation habitual

~Meditate with davidji!

Quotes:

“If you see meditation as a gift, you will do it, if you see it as a chore, you won’t” -davidji

“Rise. Pee Meditate.” -davidji

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream

Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk

Interesting Mentions: Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.
TRANSCRIPT: [00:00] ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60356464Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:05:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessThis is a classic Stress Therapy Episode when the show was called, Meditation WTF? Ha! In a rare occurrence of actually having a guest on the show, we have the most AMAZING guest ever, davidji! Yes! An actual superstar on today! davidji is an...Meditation WTF? Ha! In a rare occurrence of actually having a guest on the show, we have the most AMAZING guest ever, davidji! Yes! An actual superstar on today! davidji is an internationally recognized stressed expert, corporate trainer, Meditation master, a recording artist and an award-winning author of The Secrets of Meditation, Destressifying (my favorite one) and Sacred Powers.He's learned these profound secrets of awakening his own sacred powers and now he travels the world sharing this time honored practice and also founded a meditation academy and I was I was blessed and honored to be a student of his…he’s just one of my all time favorite people!

In this episode we will:

~Learn practical ways to make meditation habitual

~Meditate with davidji!

Quotes:

“If you see meditation as a gift, you will do it, if you see it as a chore, you won’t” -davidji

“Rise. Pee Meditate.” -davidji

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream

Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk

Interesting Mentions: Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
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273921daychallenge,adhd,calm,chopra,davidji,destress,destressifying,healthyhabits,learnhowtomeditate,manifesting,meditate,meditateeveryday,meditation,mindfulness,peace,sacredpowers,secretsofmeditation,sonicyogi,spirituality,yogafalse115fullStress Therapy Classics ~ How I KNOW the Woo Woo is True TRUE!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stress-therapy-classics-how-i-know-the-woo-woo-is-true-true--60215811actually true true and today, I will show you how to get it into your life so your life is way better.
In this episode we will: ~All about how getting pulled over changed everything. ~The Method of Manifesting anything: Clear intention+heightened emotion ~How your brain is wired up for the Manifestation Method ~Manifest Just What You Want Meditation
Quotes: “A clear intention of what you want - that’s the picture, with a heightened emotion is the manifestation method. This is the formula to get what you want.” —Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
“Your brain thinks that you are thinking about what you want! It looks around in your environment for more of what you’re thinking about…So, what do you want to see?” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
Interesting Mentions: Cindy Dollar Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor (Cheri’s retreat yoga teacher!) Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight Podcast Sense of Soul Podcast with Shanna Vavra Website: https://www.mysenseofsoul.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Senseofsoul1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SenseofSoulSOS Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/SenseofSoulSOS TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@senseofsoulpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@senseofsoulpodcast

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Kashi Ashram in Atlanta Georgia Pema Chodron: This Lousy World Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60215811Thu, 30 May 2024 01:20:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessI have been using the same example for my clients to illustrate why the woo is true for YEARS and finally, in this episode I was put in the very scenario to test out all the woo! Many therapists stay away from woo altogether and I get it, but after...actually true true and today, I will show you how to get it into your life so your life is way better.
In this episode we will: ~All about how getting pulled over changed everything. ~The Method of Manifesting anything: Clear intention+heightened emotion ~How your brain is wired up for the Manifestation Method ~Manifest Just What You Want Meditation
Quotes: “A clear intention of what you want - that’s the picture, with a heightened emotion is the manifestation method. This is the formula to get what you want.” —Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
“Your brain thinks that you are thinking about what you want! It looks around in your environment for more of what you’re thinking about…So, what do you want to see?” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
Interesting Mentions: Cindy Dollar Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor (Cheri’s retreat yoga teacher!) Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight Podcast Sense of Soul Podcast with Shanna Vavra Website: https://www.mysenseofsoul.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Senseofsoul1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SenseofSoulSOS Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/SenseofSoulSOS TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@senseofsoulpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@senseofsoulpodcast

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Kashi Ashram in Atlanta Georgia 100fullJoy. How to Find It, Spread It, Feel It & Forget It!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/joy-how-to-find-it-spread-it-feel-it-forget-it--59996211In this episode we will learn:
~ Where joy comes from and how we can use this information to experience our own joy.
~What it means to focus both inward on your own work and focus outward in sending love and light and how this creates joy.
~ A loving kindness Metta meditation experience with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi
Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Kashi Ashram in Atlanta Georgia Pema Chodron: This Lousy World Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59996211Tue, 14 May 2024 07:45:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessWho’s happy? Really happy? How??? We are so obsessed with happiness but how can we be happy with all these people around that we disagree with or don’t even like! What about what’s happening in the world? How can we be happy with all that going on????...In this episode we will learn:
~ Where joy comes from and how we can use this information to experience our own joy.
~What it means to focus both inward on your own work and focus outward in sending love and light and how this creates joy.
~ A loving kindness Metta meditation experience with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi
Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Kashi Ashram in Atlanta Georgia Pema Chodron: This Lousy World Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
2002adhd,anxiety,calm,ethereal,happiness,howtomeditate,kashi,learnhowtomeditate,meditate,meditation,mindfulness,peace,pemachodron,retreat,sonicyogi,spirituality,stress,stressmanagement,waynedyer,yogafalse113fullDoes This Matter? Like for real?? Does Anything Truly Matter???https://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-this-matter-like-for-real-does-anything-truly-matter--59738499
In this episode we will learn:

~ One question we can ask ourselves that will help us to stay present and create more joy.

~ How presence makes our lives so much better.

~ Om Namah Shivaya meditation experience with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions:
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59738499Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:00:03 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessHow can we miss out on less and enjoy more? How can we make this very moment count? I think it’s being aware and asking ourselves this one question… In this episode we will learn: ~ One question we can ask ourselves that will help us to stay...
In this episode we will learn:

~ One question we can ask ourselves that will help us to stay present and create more joy.

~ How presence makes our lives so much better.

~ Om Namah Shivaya meditation experience with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions:
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation...]]>1627adhd,anxiety,depression,easymeditation,howtomeditate,joy,mantra,mantrameditation,meditateeveryday,meditation,mentalhealth,mindfulness,omnamahshivaya,peace,retreat,shortmeditation,sonicyogi,stress,stresshack,yogafalse112fullHow to Slow Down ~ Sloths, Spanish & Spring Breakhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-slow-down-sloths-spanish-spring-break--59493558
In this episode we will learn:
~ What sloths and speaking Spanish taught me over spring break.
~ why slowing down is the new productivity hack.
~ A walking meditation experience with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream

Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions:
Whitney Howard Designs: Inspirational Jewelry Dr. Joe Dispenza Take Your Time: the Wisdom of Slowing Down by Eknath Eswaran Mitch Hedberg
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59493558Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:40:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessI tend to think that people associate sloths with being lazy, yes, because of the name, but mainly because they are just…slow. Is being slow lazy?? Maybe not. Today I am going to tell you about what I learned over spring break from a sloth in Panama....
In this episode we will learn:
~ What sloths and speaking Spanish taught me over spring break.
~ why slowing down is the new productivity hack.
~ A walking meditation experience with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream

Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions:
Whitney Howard Designs: Inspirational Jewelry Dr. Joe Dispenza Take Your Time: the Wisdom of Slowing Down by Eknath Eswaran Mitch Hedberg
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
1790binauralbeats,drjoe,eknath,ethereal,healthyhabits,joedispenza,learnhowtomeditate,meditation,meditationretreat,mindfulness,mitchhedberg,retreat,sloths,slowdown,sonicyogi,soundhealing,spanish,spirituality,walkingmeditation,yogafalse111fullMeditation: It's Not What You Think! HINT: It's WAY easier!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-it-s-not-what-you-think-hint-it-s-way-easier--59185774
In this episode we will learn:

~ what exactly meditation is and how to do it.
~ how to meditate with mantra
~ A meditation experience using mantra meditation as an example to practice of focusing on only one this with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream

Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk

Interesting Mentions:

Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu Suzuki

Best Contractors ever! The Monsters Construction in Georgia (678) 294-5540

Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59185774Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:35:19 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessEvery time I go to teach meditation inevitably someone tells me that they cannot meditate because, “it’s impossible to clear my head!” Great news! That isn’t what meditation is! Yay! So you CAN do it, and today I am going to show you how…today we have...
In this episode we will learn:

~ what exactly meditation is and how to do it.
~ how to meditate with mantra
~ A meditation experience using mantra meditation as an example to practice of focusing on only one this with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream

Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk

Interesting Mentions:

Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu Suzuki

Best Contractors ever! The Monsters Construction in Georgia (678) 294-5540

Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
1479beginnersmind,benefitsofmeditation,easymeditation,etherealnetwork,goals,healthyhabits,howtomeditate,meditateeveryday,meditationretreat,mindfulness,peace,simplemeditation,spirituality,stresshack,stressmanagement,stressrelief,suzuki,therapist,yoga,zenfalse110fullLearn Exactly HOW to Meditate...You can DO It!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/learn-exactly-how-to-meditate-you-can-do-it--59104566
In this episode we will learn:

~ what three jobs every meditator needs to remember for a meditation session
~ what exactly to do when you go to meditate.
~ A meditation experience using breath meditation as an example to practice our three new meditation jobs with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi

Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream

Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk

Interesting Mentions:
Swami Jaya Devi’s (thoughts on anger) at Kashi Ashram in Atlanta
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59104566Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:50:10 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIf you want to know exactly what to do on the cushion when you go to meditate, than this one is for you! Even if you’ve been meditating like a boss forever, a zen mind, beginner’s mind look at your meditation practice can bring a nice refreshing look...
In this episode we will learn:

~ what three jobs every meditator needs to remember for a meditation session
~ what exactly to do when you go to meditate.
~ A meditation experience using breath meditation as an example to practice our three new meditation jobs with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi

Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream

Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk

Interesting Mentions:
Swami Jaya Devi’s (thoughts on anger) at Kashi Ashram in Atlanta
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
1048adhd,anxiety,breath,breathmeditation,calm,cheriflake,easymeditation,findyourbliss,kellymcgonigal,learnhowtomeditate,manifesting,meditateeveryday,meditation,mentalhealth,mindfulness,peace,sonicyogi,stress,stresshack,stressrelieffalse109fullEvery Breath You Take...Finding The Present Momenthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/every-breath-you-take-finding-the-present-moment--58938025In this episode we will learn:
~ The quickest simplest way to get you into the present moment.
~ Three different easy breath meditations
~ A meditation experience choosing one new breath meditation to practice with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi
Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Davidji
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58938025Wed, 06 Mar 2024 02:15:01 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessToday we get back to the basics…what does it mean exactly to “follow your breath” or “be in the present moment?” I found these things to be confusing when I was first starting out. So, today we make it super simple. Learn three different breath...In this episode we will learn:
~ The quickest simplest way to get you into the present moment.
~ Three different easy breath meditations
~ A meditation experience choosing one new breath meditation to practice with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi
Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Davidji
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
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1924adhd,binauralbeats,breathmeditation,davidji,goals,happiness,howtomeditate,learnhowtomeditate,meditate,meditation,meditationretreat,mindfulness,peace,rpm,sonicyogi,spirituality,stressmanagement,stressrelief,vipassana,yogafalse108fullBreaking Promises To Yourself Again? You May Have Southern Hospitality Syndrome ~ Let's cure it!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-promises-to-yourself-again-you-may-have-southern-hospitality-syndrome-let-s-cure-it--58758734
In this episode we will learn:
~ What Southern Hospitality Syndrome is, how to know if you have it AND how to cure it!

~ How your brain works when you make commitments to yourself and others

~ A meditation experience using the mantra Karuna Hum with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Flying Biscuit Cafe
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
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Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58758734Wed, 21 Feb 2024 03:35:01 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIf you are someone that seems to keep commitments you make to other people but can’t figure out why you can’t seem to keep commitments that you make to yourself, this one is for you! You may have what I like to call, Southern Hospitality Syndrome!...
In this episode we will learn:
~ What Southern Hospitality Syndrome is, how to know if you have it AND how to cure it!

~ How your brain works when you make commitments to yourself and others

~ A meditation experience using the mantra Karuna Hum with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Flying Biscuit Cafe
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
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Instagram: @thestresstherapist
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Join Cheri Flake on her 1269anxiety,binauralbeats,calm,easymeditation,goals,healthyhabits,karunahum,learnhowtomeditate,mantra,meditate,meditatewithme,meditation,meditationretreat,mindfulness,psychology,sonicyogi,soundtherapy,stresshack,stressreduction,yogafalse107fullHow to Make ANYTHING Habitual So You Don't Have to Think About It ANYMORE!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-make-anything-habitual-so-you-don-t-have-to-think-about-it-anymore--58579028
In this episode we will learn:
~ What to do in the interim period before your desired behavior has become a habit
~ Specific suggestions to make your new habit easy and fun and enjoyable before it even has become a habit.
~ A meditation experience using the mantra Aham Brahmasmi with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream

Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Doja Cat’s Paint the Town Red Cheri’s meditation teacher, davidji Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
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Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58579028Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:25:01 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIn order for something to be habitual it needs to feel normal and it needs to have been around for a while to feel normal…the experts say about six weeks! So how do we get to this place is something we really want our lives is not habitual ~ we may be...
In this episode we will learn:
~ What to do in the interim period before your desired behavior has become a habit
~ Specific suggestions to make your new habit easy and fun and enjoyable before it even has become a habit.
~ A meditation experience using the mantra Aham Brahmasmi with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream

Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Doja Cat’s Paint the Town Red Cheri’s meditation teacher, davidji Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats Jekyll Island: Location for Cheri’s seaside retreat

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community! 1278add,atomichabits,davidji,dojacat,goals,habits,habitstacking,healthyhabits,learnhowtomeditate,meditate,meditateeveryday,meditation,meditationteacher,mindfulness,newyearsresolutions,paintthetownred,peace,retreats,sonicyogi,yogafalse106fullBefore You Give Up On Changing for Good ~ Ask Yourself One Question...https://www.spreaker.com/episode/before-you-give-up-on-changing-for-good-ask-yourself-one-question--58423902
In this episode we will learn:
~ What can I ask myself to redirect my motivation toward my desired goal?
~ What is an intrinsic reward and how does it make me stick to my plan in reaching my goals?
~ A meditation experience using the mantra so hum with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
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Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58423902Wed, 24 Jan 2024 01:30:01 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessWhy can’t we make the very things that we want habitual right away? I mean we want to change for good, right? So why don't we just do whatever it is that we want to do?? Scientist have been looking into this and some of the findings are astounding....
In this episode we will learn:
~ What can I ask myself to redirect my motivation toward my desired goal?
~ What is an intrinsic reward and how does it make me stick to my plan in reaching my goals?
~ A meditation experience using the mantra so hum with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
Interesting Mentions: Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
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Join Cheri Flake on her 105fullNew Year's Resolutions Done Right. FINALLY.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-year-s-resolutions-done-right-finally--58254230
But it's so hard! And it feels so bad when we fail time and time again! Remember, when we feel bad about anything that we want to change in our lives our brain goes out of his way to avoid that thing for us and the next thing you know it's January 25 and that thing that you wanted to do or change has come and gone. Today, I am going to give you a couple of tips on a different look at New Year's resolutions and how you can get them into your life and feel great about them and actually achieve them it's actually kind of fun!

In this episode we will learn:
~ What The New Year's Resolutionist’s Mistake is and how to avoid it
~ A different way to look at New Year's resolutions and how to make them fun while actually achieving them
~ A meditation experience about how to manifest your New Year desires with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi
Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!
Interesting Mentions: Natural Life Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
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Website
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Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58254230Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:55:01 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessEverybody seems to be over New Year's Resolutions and I understand why! The way that we have typically gone about them sets us up for failure. The kicker is, one of the very best ways to relieve stress is to finally get something into your life that...
But it's so hard! And it feels so bad when we fail time and time again! Remember, when we feel bad about anything that we want to change in our lives our brain goes out of his way to avoid that thing for us and the next thing you know it's January 25 and that thing that you wanted to do or change has come and gone. Today, I am going to give you a couple of tips on a different look at New Year's resolutions and how you can get them into your life and feel great about them and actually achieve them it's actually kind of fun!

In this episode we will learn:
~ What The New Year's Resolutionist’s Mistake is and how to avoid it
~ A different way to look at New Year's resolutions and how to make them fun while actually achieving them
~ A meditation experience about how to manifest your New Year desires with the musical stylings courtesy of The Sonic Yogi
Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi
Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Pythagorean Dream
Listen to Sonic Yogi on: Spotify Apple Music Amazon Music Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!
Interesting Mentions: Natural Life Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
1849anxiety,binauralbeats,change,desires,goals,habit,happiness,healthy,lawofattraction,learnhowtomeditate,manifesting,meditation,mindfulness,newyearsresolutions,resolutions,singingbowls,sonicyogi,soundhealing,stress,therapyfalse104fullSpecial Spiritual Bonus ~ The Skeptic Metaphysicians with Angel Expert Nichole Bigleyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-spiritual-bonus-the-skeptic-metaphysicians-with-angel-expert-nichole-bigley--57977458Skeptic Metaphysicians, You are going to love it! This podcast is one of my all time favorites! Just like mine, the Skeptic Metaphysicians is a proud member of the Ethereal Network of Shows.

In this episode, Will and Karen interview Nichole Bigley while they explore angels that live among us. You don’t want to miss this one!

Skeptic Metaphysician: Will Rodriguez & Karen Endsley
Website: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WillRodriguezFl
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician_podcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TrisoltVideo

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Join our Facebook Group!
Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
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Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57977458Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:05:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIt’s a special edition Stress Therapy Session! Today, we are pausing to listen to an episode from the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-skeptic-metaphysicians-metaphysics-spiritual/id1554794952s, You are going to love it! This podcast is one...Skeptic Metaphysicians, You are going to love it! This podcast is one of my all time favorites! Just like mine, the Skeptic Metaphysicians is a proud member of the Ethereal Network of Shows.

In this episode, Will and Karen interview Nichole Bigley while they explore angels that live among us. You don’t want to miss this one!

Skeptic Metaphysician: Will Rodriguez & Karen Endsley
Website: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WillRodriguezFl
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician_podcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TrisoltVideo

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Join our Facebook Group!
Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
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Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress...]]>3447angel,angelreading,anxiety,archangel,archangelmichael,calm,happiness,intuitive,learnhowtomeditate,meditation,meditationretreats,mindfulness,nicholebigley,peace,psychic,skepticmetaphysicians,spirituality,stress,stressrelief,yogafalse103fullSpecial Spiritual Bonus ~ The Derek Loudermilk Show with Charles Eisensteinhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-spiritual-bonus-the-derek-loudermilk-show-with-charles-eisenstein--57977088Derek Loudermilk Show, You are going to love it! This podcast, just like mine, is a proud member of the Ethereal Network of Shows.

In this episode, Derek interviews Charles Eisenstein, the author of The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible.

Derek Loudermilk Show: Derek Loudermilk
Website: https://derekloudermilk.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerekLoudermilk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerekLoudermilkShow/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekloudermilk/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCECrw6uCmVsb1mzIvT1pbQQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@derekrloudermilk/

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Join our Facebook Group!
Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
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Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57977088Tue, 26 Dec 2023 20:20:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIt’s a special edition Stress Therapy Session! Today, we are pausing to listen to an episode from the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-derek-loudermilk-show/id925072849, You are going to love it! This podcast, just like mine, is a proud...Derek Loudermilk Show, You are going to love it! This podcast, just like mine, is a proud member of the Ethereal Network of Shows.

In this episode, Derek interviews Charles Eisenstein, the author of The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible.

Derek Loudermilk Show: Derek Loudermilk
Website: https://derekloudermilk.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerekLoudermilk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerekLoudermilkShow/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekloudermilk/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCECrw6uCmVsb1mzIvT1pbQQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@derekrloudermilk/

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Join our Facebook Group!
Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
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Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A...]]>5947add,anxiety,atlantatherapist,beautifulworld,charleseisenstein,derekloudermilk,eisenstein,happiness,hopeless,love,manifest,meditation,meditationretreat,mindfulness,peace,psychotherapy,spirituality,stress,stressrelief,yogaretreatfalse102fullStress Therapy Classics ~ Hustle Bustle Stress Busters for the Holiday Seasonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stress-therapy-classics-hustle-bustle-stress-busters-for-the-holiday-season--57975892“Christmas Makes Me HOT!” Listen wherever you stream your favorite music.
Sometimes it seems more like the most stressful time of year, so how can we make it more wonderful? Here are two super simple, but truly effective stress tips to get you back on track to enjoy the holiday season rather than dread it. Then, we do a quick meditation to get you back in the Now where all the magic happens.

In this episode we will learn:
~How to reel ourselves back in when we feel overwhelm
~A new way of shopping for a gift for someone
~What the best holiday gift is of all time! ;)
~Om Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Send some love bucks to the show:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!
Interesting Mentions: The Humans by Matt Haig
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight! Derek Loudermilk Show: Derek Loudermilk
Website: https://derekloudermilk.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerekLoudermilk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerekLoudermilkShow/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekloudermilk/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCECrw6uCmVsb1mzIvT1pbQQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@derekrloudermilk/

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
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Website
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Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57975892Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:00:03 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessI am on a holiday break so please enjoy a holiday stress buster episode from last year! Plus, a special gift from me to you, my song, https://open.spotify.com/track/243XihhravQygY1QrN6scT?si=fefd211d84aa4c7eListen wherever you stream your favorite...“Christmas Makes Me HOT!” Listen wherever you stream your favorite music.
Sometimes it seems more like the most stressful time of year, so how can we make it more wonderful? Here are two super simple, but truly effective stress tips to get you back on track to enjoy the holiday season rather than dread it. Then, we do a quick meditation to get you back in the Now where all the magic happens.

In this episode we will learn:
~How to reel ourselves back in when we feel overwhelm
~A new way of shopping for a gift for someone
~What the best holiday gift is of all time! ;)
~Om Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Send some love bucks to the show:
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Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!
Interesting Mentions: The Humans by Matt Haig
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight! Derek Loudermilk Show: Derek Loudermilk
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Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
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1107add,anxiety,calm,christmas,derekloudermilk,familystress,goals,happiness,holidaystress,learnhowtomeditate,meditateeveryday,meditatewithme,meditation,meditationretreat,mindfulness,om,peace,spirituality,stressrelief,yogaretreatfalse101fullLoving Kindness, Peace and Happiness for Everybody ~ Even YOU!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/loving-kindness-peace-and-happiness-for-everybody-even-you--57975326kind after all.

In this episode we will learn:

~How to remember day to day, especially this time of year how we are ONE LOVE.
~tips on staying present during the holiday season
~A Metta, or Loving Kindness Meditation to feel and spread love with Sonic Yogi Singing bowls and music for a profound meditation experience.

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi, Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Listen to Sonic Yogi on:
Spotify
Apple Music
Amazon Music
Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight! Derek Loudermilk Show: Derek Loudermilk Website: https://derekloudermilk.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerekLoudermilk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerekLoudermilkShow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekloudermilk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCECrw6uCmVsb1mzIvT1pbQQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@derekrloudermilk/

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57975326Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:25:01 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIT’S OUR 100TH EPISODE! Yes! And to celebrate, we will reacquaint ourselves with the idea of One Love in joining together for a loving kindness meditation. Remembering that we are much more the same rather than different, a reminder of how we can...kind after all.

In this episode we will learn:

~How to remember day to day, especially this time of year how we are ONE LOVE.
~tips on staying present during the holiday season
~A Metta, or Loving Kindness Meditation to feel and spread love with Sonic Yogi Singing bowls and music for a profound meditation experience.

Meditation Music by Sonic Yogi, Deep Sleep With Singing Bowls
Listen to Sonic Yogi on:
Spotify
Apple Music
Amazon Music
Watch Sonic Yogi’s Ted Talk

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight! Derek Loudermilk Show: Derek Loudermilk Website: https://derekloudermilk.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerekLoudermilk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerekLoudermilkShow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekloudermilk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCECrw6uCmVsb1mzIvT1pbQQ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@derekrloudermilk/

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook 193713stories,add,anxiety,calm,christmas,derekloudermilk,happiness,holidaystress,learnhowtomeditate,lovingkindness,maitri,meditate,meditateeveryday,meditation,mettameditation,peace,psychotherapist,sonicyogi,spirituality,stressrelieffalse6100fullStress Therapy Classics ~ What To Do When Everyone Is Driving You NUTS!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stress-therapy-classics-what-to-do-when-everyone-is-driving-you-nuts--57923103
Ever notice times in your life when for some reason, all of the sudden everyone is driving you nuts?? Nothing seems to be going right and everyone is annoying or wrong or just plain crazy. Today, we’ll go over what might be going on with you when this is happening and exactly what to do to fix it. Super excited about our “Train Station Meditation” today as well. Let’s Ohm it all out and really get a great session today on Stress Therapy.

In this episode we will:
~Learn just what is going on with everyone and everything is driving you nuts
~Multiple resources on how to shake it off and get back to peaceful living
~Train Station Ohm Meditation

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/161751760942474
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
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https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
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Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake
https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to http://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.

TRANSCRIPT:
[00:00] Hey, beautiful people. [00:01] I'm on a break. So today you're going to be listening to one of my alltime favorite stress therapy episodes. And next week, I will be back to join you in celebrating are you ready for this? The 100th episode of stress therapy. Yes, it's going to be great. But for now, relax and settle in and listen up because your stress therapy special edition session, what to do when everyone is driving you nuts, is about to begin right now. Hey, beautiful people. [00:44] It's time for some stress therapy, a podcast about how to meditate and get better at stress for people living in the real world. Finally, a place to park my 25 plus years of experience of working as a psychotherapist in the mental health field. And now, your host, me, the stress therapist, Sherry Flake. [01:13] Before we get into this of it, we're going to take a teensy tiny break. [01:17] Be right back. Hey, beautiful people. [01:21] Are you ever looking around and just thinking, oh, my gosh, everyone is nuts, everyone is driving me crazy? Today, I'm going to tell you exactly what's going on, when this is going down and how to fix it. It's season six on stress therapy, all the little secrets that this psychotherapist wants you to know. So relax and settle in and listen up because your stress therapy session is. [01:45] About to begin right now. [01:59] Hey, you beautiful people. [02:01] It's time for some stress therapy, a podcast about how to meditate and get better at stress for people living in the real world. Finally, a place to park my 25 plus years of experience of working as a psychotherapist in the mental health field. And now, your host, me, the stress therapist, Sherry Flake. Hey, beautiful people, what's happening? [02:31] Okay. So have you ever had the experience where everywhere you look, every person you talk to, every situation you're in, you're convinced that everyone is nuts, they're all just driving you absolutely crazy and that no one is getting it, no one understands you, everyone is annoying, no one is kind like you're just getting it and getting it. And everywhere you turn it's just going poorly no matter what. I totally get it. I had a day like this like a week ago and I was like, oh, my gosh. And I was lucky it was only for a day, right? Sometimes it lasts and lasts. And here's the bummer. Okay? So now before I get into it, I just want to ask you a question that everyone has been asking me lately. And the question is, have you seen the show Shrinking, right, where this guy is a psychotherapist and he just throws it all out. He throws out all of his clinical knowledge and he just starts telling all of his clients things that are not ready to hear, things that aren't even really that kind but he thinks might really help them in the long run anyway. And he's dealing with his own struggles, of course. But the point of it is, here's the thing that I kind of wish that I could say to my clients who come to me with this problem and what I had to realize for myself when I too was having this problem, because no one is spared of this awful feeling that no one gets you. Everything's sucking and everyone is sucking. And here's the thing. When everyone is driving you nuts, not one person, not one situation, not one decision, not one day, not one event, but everyone is driving you crazy. It's not them, it's you. That's the bad news. And when I was on a retreat once, a long, long time ago, one of the retreat leaders played this video of Pema Trojan. I'll put it in the show notes. It's amazing. She is a Tibetan Buddhist monk, and what makes her so lovely and relatable, well, according to me, is that she's American and she was a householder, she used to be married, and before she became a monk, she was a lot like you and me, right? And she's just so sweet and she presents her lessons in such a relatable way. And this video was only like a minute long. And again, I'll put it in the show notes for you. But she starts talking about being on retreat. And I'm leaving today to go on retreat. By the way, I'm going to be going to the Ignatius house here in Atlanta. It's really close. Usually I go kind of far and usually I go kind of long. This is like a half hour from my house and it's only going to be three days. It is going to be silent, which would be nice, but it's very short. So she starts talking about being on retreat and it can be kind of annoying to be on retreat because you can't talk and all of these noises are going on and on. And I've done podcasts about being on retreat and maybe when I come back, I'll cover that again. But you're with all these people and your brain is just so busy trying to judge and figure everybody out without talking to anybody, right? Like, you can't talk to anybody. And depending on the retreat, you renunciate your phone, you can't read, you can't write, you can't even take pictures with your phone. They really want you to just face yourself, man, and listen to what your thoughts are saying and listen to the listener and separate yourself from your thoughts and realize that you're not your thoughts. But your ego is just so obsessed with trying to label everybody. And of course, at the end of the retreat, you realize everything you thought about everyone was wrong. But she's sitting at the retreat and she's like, oh, this person, they're taking this too seriously. And that person's cologne is so strong. And they're not supposed to wear any oils in the retreat room or pardon me, in the meditation hall, and that person's driving me nuts, and this person's too noisy and all this stuff. And then she describes the idea that a lot of us are just going around this Earth, and we all know someone like this. I mean, I am thinking of particular person in my life right now when I say this that just is constantly going around and little by little, with every single thing that's driving them nuts, they're trying to fix it, address it, get mad about it, express anger about it, confront it, whatever. And they go around and go and around and go around and do this over and over and over. And Pema says, I actually have a. [07:10] Plant in my kitchen named Pema because I love her so much, but she. [07:15] Know they're going around the Earth and. [07:17] They'Re trying to cover everything in leather. [07:20] So everywhere they step, they don't get burned. And really, if you just cov]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57923103Tue, 05 Dec 2023 23:35:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIt’s a special edition Stress Therapy Session! Since I am on a break, we are going to revisit one of my all time favorite Stress Therapy episodes, “What To Do When Everyone Is Driving You Nuts! Plus, it has one of my favorite meditations as well…Train...
Ever notice times in your life when for some reason, all of the sudden everyone is driving you nuts?? Nothing seems to be going right and everyone is annoying or wrong or just plain crazy. Today, we’ll go over what might be going on with you when this is happening and exactly what to do to fix it. Super excited about our “Train Station Meditation” today as well. Let’s Ohm it all out and really get a great session today on Stress Therapy.

In this episode we will:
~Learn just what is going on with everyone and everything is driving you nuts
~Multiple resources on how to shake it off and get back to peaceful living
~Train Station Ohm Meditation

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!

https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/ on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/161751760942474
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
https://thestresstherapist.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake
https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to http://www.ilovetherapy.com/ to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.

TRANSCRIPT:
[00:00] Hey, beautiful people. [00:01] I'm on a break. So today you're going to be listening to one of my alltime favorite stress therapy episodes. And next week, I will be back to join you in celebrating are you ready for this? The 100th episode of stress therapy. Yes, it's going to be great. But for now, relax and settle in and listen up because your stress therapy special edition session, what to do when everyone is driving you nuts, is about to begin right now. Hey, beautiful people. [00:44] It's time for some stress therapy, a podcast about how to meditate and get better at stress for people living in the real world. Finally, a place to park my 25 plus years of experience of working as a psychotherapist in the mental health field. And now, your host, me, the stress therapist, Sherry Flake. [01:13] Before we get into this of it, we're going to take a teensy tiny break. [01:17] Be right back. Hey, beautiful people. [01:21] Are you ever looking around and just thinking, oh, my gosh, everyone is nuts, everyone is driving me crazy? Today, I'm going to tell you exactly what's going on, when this is going down and how to fix it. It's season six on stress therapy, all the little secrets that this psychotherapist wants you to know. So relax and settle in and listen up...]]>1944difficultpeople,ego,ethereal,goals,guidedmeditation,howtomeditateeveryday,learnhowtomeditate,meditatewithme,meditation,meditationretreat,meditationteacher,mentalhealth,mindfulness,pemachodron,psychotherapy,retreat,silentretreat,spirituality,yoga,yogaretreatfalse699fullSpecial Edition! Soul Nectar Show with Kerri Hummingbird: Integrative Healing, Medicine and Nutritionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-soul-nectar-show-with-kerri-hummingbird-integrative-healing-medicine-and-nutrition--57668609Soul Nectar Show Podcast where she interviews Vanessa Rodriguez about to integrate holistic and medical awareness. You are going to love it! This podcast is also a member of the Ethereal Network of Shows.

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Join our Facebook Group!
Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
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Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57668609Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:00:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIt’s a special edition Stress Therapy Session! Today, we are pausing to listen to an episode from Kerri Hummingbird’s, Soul Nectar Show Podcast where she interviews Vanessa Rodriguez about to integrate holistic and medical awareness. You are going to...Soul Nectar Show Podcast where she interviews Vanessa Rodriguez about to integrate holistic and medical awareness. You are going to love it! This podcast is also a member of the Ethereal Network of Shows.

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Join our Facebook Group!
Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
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Website
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Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>2952adhd,anxiety,ethereal,holistic,integrativemedicine,kerrihummingbird,learnhowtomeditate,medicine,meditation,mindfulness,naturalpath,nutrition,peace,soulnectarshow,spirituality,stress,stresstherapyfalse698fullGratitude at Thanksgiving ~ Even When You're Not Feeling Ithttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gratitude-at-thanksgiving-even-when-you-re-not-feeling-it--57668093
In this episode we will learn:
~What the three gates are and how they can help us stay in a thankful place
~Easy ways to keep gratitude on the heart and mind.
~Thank you! A gratitude meditation ~ Breath appreciation meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Interesting Mentions: The Humans by Matt Haig
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight!
Ronnie Ann Ryan – Business Intuitive, Wise Woman, and Past Life Reader Keen Insights, Practical Advice and Solutions for Business & Life
Host of the Breathe Love & Magic Podcast
Best Selling Author of Is He The One? and 5 other books Award-Winning Blogger https://IntuitiveEdge.biz

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57668093Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:25:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessThanksgiving is coming up and strangely, on this beautiful day of gratitude and peace sometimes that’s the LAST thing we’re feeling! Often stuck with difficult people or long histories of discord and often, grief and loss, it’s tough to stay in a...
In this episode we will learn:
~What the three gates are and how they can help us stay in a thankful place
~Easy ways to keep gratitude on the heart and mind.
~Thank you! A gratitude meditation ~ Breath appreciation meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Interesting Mentions: The Humans by Matt Haig
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight!
Ronnie Ann Ryan – Business Intuitive, Wise Woman, and Past Life Reader Keen Insights, Practical Advice and Solutions for Business & Life
Host of the Breathe Love & Magic Podcast
Best Selling Author of Is He The One? and 5 other books Award-Winning Blogger https://IntuitiveEdge.biz

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR 1790adhd,anxiety,difficultpeople,ethereal,gratitude,gratitudemeditation,learnhowtomeditate,meditate,meditation,meditationretreat,mindfulness,peace,politicaldifferences,retreat,spirituality,thankful,thanksgiving,thanksgivingmeditation,threegates,yogaretreatfalse697fullA New Way to The Law of Attraction ~ Breathe Love and Magic with Ronnie Ann Ryanhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-way-to-the-law-of-attraction-breathe-love-and-magic-with-ronnie-ann-ryan--57634043 You are going to love this show and the guest on this episode Zehra Mahoon. They’ll be talking about new ways to get the Law of Attraction to really work for you. Enjoy!

I’ll be back next week for a very special Thanksgiving Episode!

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight!
Ronnie Ann Ryan – Business Intuitive, Wise Woman, and Past Life Reader Keen Insights, Practical Advice and Solutions for Business & Life
Host of the Breathe Love & Magic Podcast
Best Selling Author of Is He The One? and 5 other books Award-Winning Blogger https://IntuitiveEdge.biz

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57634043Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:35:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIt’s a special edition Stress Therapy Session! Today, we are going to listen to a podcast episode from one of my all time favorite podcasts, Breathe, Love and Magic with Ronnie Ann Ryan from the Ethereal Network of Shows. You are going to love this... You are going to love this show and the guest on this episode Zehra Mahoon. They’ll be talking about new ways to get the Law of Attraction to really work for you. Enjoy!

I’ll be back next week for a very special Thanksgiving Episode!

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight!
Ronnie Ann Ryan – Business Intuitive, Wise Woman, and Past Life Reader Keen Insights, Practical Advice and Solutions for Business & Life
Host of the Breathe Love & Magic Podcast
Best Selling Author of Is He The One? and 5 other books Award-Winning Blogger https://IntuitiveEdge.biz

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
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Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>1976adhd,anxiety,breatheloveandmagic,calm,ethereal,goals,howtomanifest,lawofattraction,learnhowtomeditate,manifest,meditateeveryday,meditation,meditationretreat,mentalhealth,mindfulness,ronnieannryan,ronnieryan,selfcare,spirituality,yogaretreatfalse696fullThe BEST Communication Skill You Already Have But Probably Barely Usehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-communication-skill-you-already-have-but-probably-barely-use--57545539really feel is a bit easier than we tend to think...it takes osme gumption and changing things up but if you can learn to actually say what is under all the leaves and branches and really take on the root of the matter, your communication skills are going to be so much better therefore making your relationships better as well. So often in my private practice when my clients are in my chair, they are able to express the root the matter, what I call their “Ick Truth,” so well. But, when I ask them if they have said exactly this to the person who truly needs to hear it, like they just expressed it to me, they report that no, in fact, they have not. Today, we will learn how to find your “Ick Truth” and express it well so you don’t feel vulnerable but actually empowered in speaking your truth.

In this episode we will learn:
~What the “Ick Truth” is and why it’s important.
~How to find your Ick Truth and express it fully to get to the root of the matter
~Throat and Heart Chakra Meditation: Speaking your truth

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Send some love bucks to the show:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Interesting Mentions:
Cheri’s Book addressing the communication patterns in this podcast: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight!
Ronnie Ann Ryan – Business Intuitive, Wise Woman, and Past Life Reader Keen Insights, Practical Advice and Solutions for Business & Life
Host of the Breathe Love & Magic Podcast
Best Selling Author of Is He The One? and 5 other books Award-Winning Blogger https://IntuitiveEdge.biz

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57545539Tue, 07 Nov 2023 18:30:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessAddressing our fears and how we really feel is a bit easier than we tend to think...it takes osme gumption and changing things up but if you can learn to actually say what is under all the leaves and branches and really take on the root of the matter,...really feel is a bit easier than we tend to think...it takes osme gumption and changing things up but if you can learn to actually say what is under all the leaves and branches and really take on the root of the matter, your communication skills are going to be so much better therefore making your relationships better as well. So often in my private practice when my clients are in my chair, they are able to express the root the matter, what I call their “Ick Truth,” so well. But, when I ask them if they have said exactly this to the person who truly needs to hear it, like they just expressed it to me, they report that no, in fact, they have not. Today, we will learn how to find your “Ick Truth” and express it well so you don’t feel vulnerable but actually empowered in speaking your truth.

In this episode we will learn:
~What the “Ick Truth” is and why it’s important.
~How to find your Ick Truth and express it fully to get to the root of the matter
~Throat and Heart Chakra Meditation: Speaking your truth

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Send some love bucks to the show:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Interesting Mentions:
Cheri’s Book addressing the communication patterns in this podcast: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight!
Ronnie Ann Ryan – Business Intuitive, Wise Woman, and Past Life Reader Keen Insights, Practical Advice and Solutions for Business & Life
Host of the Breathe Love & Magic Podcast
Best Selling Author of Is He The One? and 5 other books Award-Winning Blogger https://IntuitiveEdge.biz

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
695fullPassive Aggressive Much? What To Do & How To Deal When It's Coming Right At You!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/passive-aggressive-much-what-to-do-how-to-deal-when-it-s-coming-right-at-you--57458214
In this episode we will learn:
~What passive aggressive communication is and why it works.
~What to do when you hear a passive aggressive comment to get it to stop
~Moksha meditation: freedom and liberation from old patterns and behaviors

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!

In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Send some love bucks to the show:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Interesting Mentions: Cheri’s Book addressing the communication patterns in this podcast: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight! Kerri Hummingbird Sami Soul Guide
Every day offers a square centimeter of hope. To see it is to be blessed.
Host of Soul Nectar Show
w: www.kerrihummingbird.com
e: kerri.hummingbird@gmail.com
c: 512-809-9816
twitter: KerriHummingbrd
facebook: Kerri.Hummingbird
linkedin: Kerri Hummingbird
instagram: Kerri.Hummingbird doTerra essential oils for mood rebalancing
Award-winning memoir, Awakening To Me From We To Me: Emerging Self After Divorce

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57458214Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:55:01 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessWe’ve all been a victim of it (and if we’re being really honest, probably been the instigator a few times too, eeek!) Passive Aggressive behavior: it’s so annoying! Here are some simple tricks on what exactly to do to get this negative communication...
In this episode we will learn:
~What passive aggressive communication is and why it works.
~What to do when you hear a passive aggressive comment to get it to stop
~Moksha meditation: freedom and liberation from old patterns and behaviors

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat!

In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Send some love bucks to the show:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Interesting Mentions: Cheri’s Book addressing the communication patterns in this podcast: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight! Kerri Hummingbird Sami Soul Guide
Every day offers a square centimeter of hope. To see it is to be blessed.
Host of Soul Nectar Show
w: www.kerrihummingbird.com
e: kerri.hummingbird@gmail.com
c: 512-809-9816
twitter: KerriHummingbrd
facebook: Kerri.Hummingbird
linkedin: Kerri Hummingbird
instagram: Kerri.Hummingbird doTerra essential oils for mood rebalancing
Award-winning memoir, Awakening To Me From We To Me: Emerging Self After Divorce

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy...]]>1646adhd,anxiety,bestlife,calm,communication,conversation,depression,happiness,howtobehappy,howtocommunicatebetter,learnhowtomeditate,meditate,meditateeveryday,meditation,meditationteacher,mindfulness,panic,passiveaggressive,spirituality,yogafalse694fullGender Speak: How to Communicate With The Opposite Sex Successfullyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gender-speak-how-to-communicate-with-the-opposite-sex-successfully--57371854
In this episode we will learn:
~Why communication between the sexes seems so much harder than it seems it should be
~Exactly who Joey and Susie are and what they have to do with your conversation
~Heart and throat chakra meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Interesting Mentions:
Cheri’s Book addressing the communication patterns in this podcast:
Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight!
Kerri Hummingbird Sami Soul Guide Every day offers a square centimeter of hope. To see it is to be blessed. Host of Soul Nectar Show w: www.kerrihummingbird.com e: kerri.hummingbird@gmail.com c: 512-809-9816 twitter: KerriHummingbrd facebook: Kerri.Hummingbird linkedin: Kerri Hummingbird instagram: Kerri.Hummingbird doTerra essential oils for mood rebalancing Award-winning memoir, Awakening To Me From We To Me: Emerging Self After Divorce

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57371854Tue, 24 Oct 2023 20:50:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessGender and communication is tricky. Why is it so hard to get your point across, resolve old arguments and just be heard? Grrrr. Today, you will learn the best way to communicate with someone who might not communicate like you do and I am telling you,...
In this episode we will learn:
~Why communication between the sexes seems so much harder than it seems it should be
~Exactly who Joey and Susie are and what they have to do with your conversation
~Heart and throat chakra meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us! Send some love bucks to the show: Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Interesting Mentions:
Cheri’s Book addressing the communication patterns in this podcast:
Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight!
Kerri Hummingbird Sami Soul Guide Every day offers a square centimeter of hope. To see it is to be blessed. Host of Soul Nectar Show w: www.kerrihummingbird.com e: kerri.hummingbird@gmail.com c: 512-809-9816 twitter: KerriHummingbrd facebook: Kerri.Hummingbird linkedin: Kerri Hummingbird instagram: Kerri.Hummingbird doTerra essential oils for mood rebalancing Award-winning memoir, Awakening To Me From We To Me: Emerging Self After Divorce

Stay in touch with...]]>1797adhd,anxiety,calm,chakra,communication,communicationhack,communicationskills,differences,easy,gender,heart,learnhowtomeditate,meditate,meditateeveryday,meditation,mindfulness,peace,spirituality,throat,yogafalse693fullHow to End An Argument Immediately With Anyonehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-end-an-argument-immediately-with-anyone--57294949
In this episode we will learn:
~The two tricks to end an argument right away
~Exactly what to do and what to say when you want to stop arguing
~Behind Your Eyes Visual Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show?
Please rate and review us!
Send some love bucks to the show:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Interesting Mentions:
Sonic Yogi Website Tedx talk on Spotify
My all time favorite eye mask
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight!
Kerri Hummingbird Sami Soul Guide
Every day offers a square centimeter of hope. To see it is to be blessed. Host of Soul Nectar Show w: www.kerrihummingbird.com e: kerri.hummingbird@gmail.com c: 512-809-9816 twitter: KerriHummingbrd facebook: Kerri.Hummingbird linkedin: Kerri Hummingbird instagram: Kerri.Hummingbird doTerra essential oils for mood rebalancing Award-winning memoir, Awakening To Me From We To Me: Emerging Self After Divorce

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook Linkedin Website YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57294949Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:25:01 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessSometimes you just want an argument to end. But how?? Especially, if it’s a hot topic and an argument you’ve had over and over. Or, what about when one party is just way to hot and you want them to calm down? Here are two tricks to get the job done...
In this episode we will learn:
~The two tricks to end an argument right away
~Exactly what to do and what to say when you want to stop arguing
~Behind Your Eyes Visual Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show?
Please rate and review us!
Send some love bucks to the show:
Paypal: cheri@thestresstherapist.com
Venmo: @cheri-flake Thank you!

Interesting Mentions:
Sonic Yogi Website Tedx talk on Spotify
My all time favorite eye mask
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight!
Kerri Hummingbird Sami Soul Guide
Every day offers a square centimeter of hope. To see it is to be blessed. Host of Soul Nectar Show w: www.kerrihummingbird.com e: kerri.hummingbird@gmail.com c: 512-809-9816 twitter: KerriHummingbrd facebook: Kerri.Hummingbird linkedin: Kerri Hummingbird instagram: Kerri.Hummingbird doTerra essential oils for mood rebalancing Award-winning memoir, Awakening To Me From We To Me: Emerging Self After Divorce

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
1528adhd,anxiety,arguments,binauralbeats,calm,communicationskills,deesculating,disarming,etherealnetwork,happiness,howtoendanargument,howtomeditateeveryday,learnhowtomeditate,meditate,meditation,mindfulness,relationships,sonicyogi,spirituality,yogafalse692fullSimple Key To Communicating With Difficult People, Teens & That Infuriating Family Memberhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/simple-key-to-communicating-with-difficult-people-teens-that-infuriating-family-member--57186593
In this episode we will learn:
~What JADE means and why it works
~How to use JADE in every day conversations to end old, poor communication patterns.
~Guided Progressive Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Interesting Mentions:
Al-Anon
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight!
Kerri Hummingbird Sami
Soul Guide Every day offers a square centimeter of hope. To see it is to be blessed.
Host of Soul Nectar Show
w: www.kerrihummingbird.com
e: kerri.hummingbird@gmail.com
c: 512-809-9816
twitter: KerriHummingbrd
facebook: Kerri.Hummingbird
linkedin: Kerri Hummingbird
instagram: Kerri.Hummingbird doTerra essential oils for mood rebalancing
Award-winning memoir, Awakening To Me From We To Me: Emerging Self After Divorce

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube
Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57186593Wed, 11 Oct 2023 01:38:48 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessTry as you might, you won’t be able to avoid all difficult people, or difficult conversations. Here is an easy acronym to follow the next time you find yourself going down that same rabbit hole again and again ~ it may save your sanity and maybe,...
In this episode we will learn:
~What JADE means and why it works
~How to use JADE in every day conversations to end old, poor communication patterns.
~Guided Progressive Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Interesting Mentions:
Al-Anon
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight!
Kerri Hummingbird Sami
Soul Guide Every day offers a square centimeter of hope. To see it is to be blessed.
Host of Soul Nectar Show
w: www.kerrihummingbird.com
e: kerri.hummingbird@gmail.com
c: 512-809-9816
twitter: KerriHummingbrd
facebook: Kerri.Hummingbird
linkedin: Kerri Hummingbird
instagram: Kerri.Hummingbird doTerra essential oils for mood rebalancing
Award-winning memoir, Awakening To Me From We To Me: Emerging Self After Divorce

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube
Join Cheri Flake on her 1866adhd,alanon,breathwork,calm,communication,happiness,howtotalkto,jade,learnhowtomeditate,meditateeveryday,meditation,meditationretreat,peace,progressiverelaxation,relaxation,spirituality,teenagers,teens,thestresstherapist,yogafalse691fullSpecial Spiritual Bonus: Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness With Melissa Oatman!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-spiritual-bonus-awaken-your-inner-awesomeness-with-melissa-oatman--57049420Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness Podcast about how to change up your negative energy vibe and turn things around. You are going to love it! This podcast is also a member of the Ethereal Network of Shows.

Stay tuned this Fall because it’s Season 6: Tips and Tricks that this psychotherapist wants you to know!

Is your energy off? Do you often feel tired, unmotivated, or just lack energy to get through the day? If so, you're not alone. Many people suffer from low energy levels, which can impact their productivity, mood, and overall quality of life. However, there are ways to fix your energy and increase your vitality.

Energy is a vital component of our physical, emotional, and mental health. It affects our ability to perform daily tasks, engage in social activities, and pursue our goals and aspirations. However, maintaining optimal energy levels can be challenging, especially in today's fast-paced, stressful world.

Factors such as poor diet, lack of exercise, sleep deprivation, and chronic stress can all deplete our energy reserves, leaving us feeling exhausted and drained. In this episode, we'll explore the best practices of energy management, so you can take control of your health and well-being.
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A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57049420Tue, 03 Oct 2023 21:15:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIt’s a special edition Stress Therapy Session! Today, we are pausing on our communication skills series to listen to an episode from Melissa Oatman’s, Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness Podcast about how to change up your negative energy vibe and turn...Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness Podcast about how to change up your negative energy vibe and turn things around. You are going to love it! This podcast is also a member of the Ethereal Network of Shows.

Stay tuned this Fall because it’s Season 6: Tips and Tricks that this psychotherapist wants you to know!

Is your energy off? Do you often feel tired, unmotivated, or just lack energy to get through the day? If so, you're not alone. Many people suffer from low energy levels, which can impact their productivity, mood, and overall quality of life. However, there are ways to fix your energy and increase your vitality.

Energy is a vital component of our physical, emotional, and mental health. It affects our ability to perform daily tasks, engage in social activities, and pursue our goals and aspirations. However, maintaining optimal energy levels can be challenging, especially in today's fast-paced, stressful world.

Factors such as poor diet, lack of exercise, sleep deprivation, and chronic stress can all deplete our energy reserves, leaving us feeling exhausted and drained. In this episode, we'll explore the best practices of energy management, so you can take control of your health and well-being.
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In this episode we will learn:
~How to turn any awkward situation into a comfortable one
~Why avoiding it never works
~The magic word to help out in any awkward situation
~Om Shanti - Peace Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

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Quotes:
“Acknowling the awkwardness in an awkward situation is the way out.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

“Live each moment completely and the future will take care of itself. Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of each moment.” -Paramahansa Yoganada

Interesting Mentions:
Paranmahansa Yogananda
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness: Melissa Oatman
Website: https://www.melissaoatman.com
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/MelissaOatman
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reikiwithlissa/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPtU9hPeEWjbHr62LxuEXA

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
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Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56943124Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:30:04 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessAre you about to be in an awkward situation? SAME! Ugh. So awkward, right? Learn what my advice is to quickly turn an awkward situation into a comfortable one and how it works. The way out of dealing with that elephant in the room will definitely...
In this episode we will learn:
~How to turn any awkward situation into a comfortable one
~Why avoiding it never works
~The magic word to help out in any awkward situation
~Om Shanti - Peace Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Quotes:
“Acknowling the awkwardness in an awkward situation is the way out.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

“Live each moment completely and the future will take care of itself. Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of each moment.” -Paramahansa Yoganada

Interesting Mentions:
Paranmahansa Yogananda
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness: Melissa Oatman
Website: https://www.melissaoatman.com
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/MelissaOatman
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reikiwithlissa/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/melissaoatman222
TikTok: tiktok.com/@melissaoatman
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPtU9hPeEWjbHr62LxuEXA

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits...]]>1547adhd,anxiety,awkward,calm,communicationskills,confidence,ethereal,happiness,learnhowtomeditate,meditate,meditateeveryday,meditation,meditationretreat,mindfulness,retreat,spirituality,stressmanagement,stressrelief,yoga,yogaretreatfalse689fullQuick Tip: What You Say Is How It Goes AND Who You Are...Whether You Believe It Or Not!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/quick-tip-what-you-say-is-how-it-goes-and-who-you-are-whether-you-believe-it-or-not--56860506
In this episode we will learn:
~Why what we say, determines who we are and how it’s going
~How to turn it around and affirm what you want in your life
~Intuitive Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Quotes:
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, either way, you’re right!” -Henry Ford

“Live each moment completely and the future will take care of itself. Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of each moment.” -Paramahansa Yoganada

Interesting Mentions: Paranmahansa Yogananda Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness: Melissa Oatman
Website: https://www.melissaoatman.com
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/MelissaOatman
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reikiwithlissa/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/melissaoatman222
TikTok: tiktok.com/@melissaoatman
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPtU9hPeEWjbHr62LxuEXA

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56860506Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessToday is a short Stress Therapy session…but a very important quick tip and pep talk to get you revved up and ready for change in your life. In this episode we will learn: ~Why what we say, determines who we are and how it’s going ~How to turn it...
In this episode we will learn:
~Why what we say, determines who we are and how it’s going
~How to turn it around and affirm what you want in your life
~Intuitive Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Quotes:
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, either way, you’re right!” -Henry Ford

“Live each moment completely and the future will take care of itself. Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of each moment.” -Paramahansa Yoganada

Interesting Mentions: Paranmahansa Yogananda Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness: Melissa Oatman
Website: https://www.melissaoatman.com
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/MelissaOatman
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reikiwithlissa/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/melissaoatman222
TikTok: tiktok.com/@melissaoatman
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPtU9hPeEWjbHr62LxuEXA

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside...]]>1487adhd,anxietyrelief,calm,happiness,henryford,intuition,lawofattraction,learnhowtomeditate,meditate,meditateeveryday,meditation,melissaoatman,mindfulness,panicattacks,pickelball,retreat,spirituality,stressrelief,yoga,yoganandafalse688fullThe BEST Advice I Have Ever Been Given...EVER.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-advice-i-have-ever-been-given-ever--56777305
In this episode we will learn:
~The BEST advice for you and every Earthling on this planet
~The time to do it, why you need to and what it means for happy living
~Silent, breath meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Quotes:
“If your mouth is open, you’re not learning.” -Buddha
“Conversation with God requires silence.” -Paramahansa Yogananda

Interesting Mentions:
Paranmahansa Yogananda
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness: Melissa Oatman
Website: https://www.melissaoatman.com
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/MelissaOatman
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reikiwithlissa/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/melissaoatman222
TikTok: tiktok.com/@melissaoatman
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPtU9hPeEWjbHr62LxuEXA

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56777305Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:30:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessYou are about to hear the best advice I have ever gotten in my whole life. It’s changed me and every single thing…here…it…is. In this episode we will learn: ~The BEST advice for you and every Earthling on this planet ~The time to do it, why you...
In this episode we will learn:
~The BEST advice for you and every Earthling on this planet
~The time to do it, why you need to and what it means for happy living
~Silent, breath meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Quotes:
“If your mouth is open, you’re not learning.” -Buddha
“Conversation with God requires silence.” -Paramahansa Yogananda

Interesting Mentions:
Paranmahansa Yogananda
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness: Melissa Oatman
Website: https://www.melissaoatman.com
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/MelissaOatman
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reikiwithlissa/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/melissaoatman222
TikTok: tiktok.com/@melissaoatman
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPtU9hPeEWjbHr62LxuEXA

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri...]]>1229adhd,anxiety,buddha,funnypodcast,happiness,healthyhabits,learnhowtomeditate,meditateeveryday,meditatewithme,meditationretreat,mindfulness,peacefulmeditation,selfcare,silence,silentmeditation,spirituality,therapist,yoga,yogananda,yogaretreatfalse632fullBusy? Applying decluttering to your mind, your day and your LIFEhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/busy-applying-decluttering-to-your-mind-your-day-and-your-life--56712125
In this episode we will learn:
~Why keeping your surroundings in order is important
~How to discern what is worth your time
~Incoming vs. outgoing: how can this help with the busy problem
~Keeping track of you agenda vs. someone else’s
~Moksha Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Quotes: “A messy space is a messy mind.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions:
Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
Hope for Domestic Violence and Nspire
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness:
Melissa Oatman
Website: https://www.melissaoatman.com
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/MelissaOatman
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reikiwithlissa/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/melissaoatman222
TikTok: tiktok.com/@melissaoatman
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPtU9hPeEWjbHr62LxuEXA

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56712125Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:50:01 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessAre you soooo busy?? How are we so busy? All the time!? More importantly: What are we so busy with?? It’s time to declutter our minds, calendar and life! Today we will work on discernment, active decision making on what is truly important and where to...
In this episode we will learn:
~Why keeping your surroundings in order is important
~How to discern what is worth your time
~Incoming vs. outgoing: how can this help with the busy problem
~Keeping track of you agenda vs. someone else’s
~Moksha Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Quotes: “A messy space is a messy mind.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions:
Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
Hope for Domestic Violence and Nspire
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness:
Melissa Oatman
Website: https://www.melissaoatman.com
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/MelissaOatman
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reikiwithlissa/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/melissaoatman222
TikTok: tiktok.com/@melissaoatman
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPtU9hPeEWjbHr62LxuEXA

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
2364adhd,anxiety,binauralbeats,busy,calm,davidallen,fourthousandweeks,gettingthingsdone,learnhowtomeditate,meditate,meditation,meditationretreat,mindfulness,oliverburkeman,peace,productivity,self-care,spirituality,stress,yogafalse686fullWill I Ever Learn?? "Toxic" People Pleasing, Making Mistakes, Losing My Cool & Tough Life Lessonshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-i-ever-learn-toxic-people-pleasing-making-mistakes-losing-my-cool-tough-life-lessons--56631384
In this episode we will learn:
~Why mistakes are actually lessons and how to learn them the easier way
~Why “toxic” people aren’t really a thing
~How to turn around a long bout of mistakes
~Why being a good listener helps you speak up and be your true self
~davidji Sacred Questions Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Quotes: “If you’re not sure if your true voice is speaking, ask someone who loves you.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions:
davidji
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

The Reluctant Medium:
Dr. Maria Rothenburger
Website: https://www.drmariarothenburger.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmaria_lpc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMariaRothenburger/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarialpc/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereluctantmedium
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DrMariaLPC/

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube
Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56631384Wed, 30 Aug 2023 01:05:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessThis week I’ve made so many mistakes! I wonder if I’ll ever learn! Ever feel this way? This episode is raw, y’all. I’m coming at you with my mistakes, losing my cool, dealing with “toxic” people and situations and the lessons (if any!) I’ve learned...
In this episode we will learn:
~Why mistakes are actually lessons and how to learn them the easier way
~Why “toxic” people aren’t really a thing
~How to turn around a long bout of mistakes
~Why being a good listener helps you speak up and be your true self
~davidji Sacred Questions Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Quotes: “If you’re not sure if your true voice is speaking, ask someone who loves you.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions:
davidji
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

The Reluctant Medium:
Dr. Maria Rothenburger
Website: https://www.drmariarothenburger.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmaria_lpc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMariaRothenburger/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarialpc/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereluctantmedium
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DrMariaLPC/

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube
Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
2462calm,davidji,funny,howtomeditate,learnhowtomeditate,meditate,meditateeveryday,meditation,mindfulness,peace,reluctantmedium,sacredquestions,self-care,self-love,spirituality,stress,toxic,toxicpeople,trueself,yogafalse685fullHow To Win The Private Battles In Your Mind~Part 3: Environmenthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-win-the-private-battles-in-your-mind-part-3-environment--56569652
This is part 3 of a 3 part series. I think you’re going to be quite surprised as to how your mind is actually tricking you into giving up and you might not even realize it!

*Note to listener: I had some microphone troubles on this episode. I apologize for the fair audio quality.

In this episode we will learn:
~How your ego uses your environment, to do lists and worries to get you to stop meditating, running, writing, whatever it is that you truly want to be doing!
~Recognizing which voice is telling you the truth
~Flower Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Quotes:
“The worse you are at meditation, the more you stand to gain.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW Interesting Mentions:
Primordial Sound Meditation Chopra Center
Heartwood Refuge
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

The Reluctant Medium: Dr. Maria Rothenburger
Website: https://www.drmariarothenburger.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmaria_lpc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMariaRothenburger/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarialpc/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereluctantmedium
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DrMariaLPC/

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56569652Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:11:32 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessShould we always trust that voice in our heads? No way! Our brains are actually wired up to sabotage our efforts to change! Sometimes our mind uses our environment to get us to stop doing any new behavior simply because it’s new ~ even if it’s good...
This is part 3 of a 3 part series. I think you’re going to be quite surprised as to how your mind is actually tricking you into giving up and you might not even realize it!

*Note to listener: I had some microphone troubles on this episode. I apologize for the fair audio quality.

In this episode we will learn:
~How your ego uses your environment, to do lists and worries to get you to stop meditating, running, writing, whatever it is that you truly want to be doing!
~Recognizing which voice is telling you the truth
~Flower Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Quotes:
“The worse you are at meditation, the more you stand to gain.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW Interesting Mentions:
Primordial Sound Meditation Chopra Center
Heartwood Refuge
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

The Reluctant Medium: Dr. Maria Rothenburger
Website: https://www.drmariarothenburger.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmaria_lpc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMariaRothenburger/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarialpc/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereluctantmedium
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DrMariaLPC/

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
1458adhd,anxiety,calm,funnypodcast,guidedmeditation,howtobehappy,howtomeditate,learnhowtomeditate,meditation,meditationretreat,mindfulness,peace,retreat,spirituality,stressmanagement,stressrelief,yoga,yogaretreatfalse684fullHow To Win The Private Battles In Your Mind~Part-2: Your Bodyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-win-the-private-battles-in-your-mind-part-2-your-body--56469770
Today we are going to learn the tricks that our brains play on us to get us to stop running, meditating, whatever thing you’re trying to make habitual. Finally, you can win the battle in your head and get whatever you want into your life. This is part 2 of a 3 part series. I think you’re going to be quite surprised as to how your body is tricking you into giving up and you might not even realize it!

*Note to listener: I had some microphone troubles on this episode. I apologize for the fair audio quality.

In this episode we will learn:
~How your ego uses your own body to get you to stop meditating, running, writing, whatever it is that you truly want to be doing!
~How to know “who” is talking to you so you can win that battle in your mind!
~Breath Watching Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Quotes: “When we are uncomfortable is when we know it’s time for change.” —Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions:
Judson Brewer
davidji
Southern Dharma Retreat Center
Dr. Hun Lye, Dorjé Lopön
Cindy Dollar Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor (Cheri’s retreat yoga teacher!)
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

The Reluctant Medium: Dr. Maria Rothenburger
Website: https://www.drmariarothenburger.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmaria_lpc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMariaRothenburger/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarialpc/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereluctantmedium
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DrMariaLPC/

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube
Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56469770Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:25:01 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessOur brains are actually wired up to prevent us from changing! Sometimes our mind uses our body to get us to stop doing any new behavior simply because it’s new ~ even if it’s good for us, or even our life-long dream! Today we are going to learn the...
Today we are going to learn the tricks that our brains play on us to get us to stop running, meditating, whatever thing you’re trying to make habitual. Finally, you can win the battle in your head and get whatever you want into your life. This is part 2 of a 3 part series. I think you’re going to be quite surprised as to how your body is tricking you into giving up and you might not even realize it!

*Note to listener: I had some microphone troubles on this episode. I apologize for the fair audio quality.

In this episode we will learn:
~How your ego uses your own body to get you to stop meditating, running, writing, whatever it is that you truly want to be doing!
~How to know “who” is talking to you so you can win that battle in your mind!
~Breath Watching Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Quotes: “When we are uncomfortable is when we know it’s time for change.” —Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions:
Judson Brewer
davidji
Southern Dharma Retreat Center
Dr. Hun Lye, Dorjé Lopön
Cindy Dollar Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor (Cheri’s retreat yoga teacher!)
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

The Reluctant Medium: Dr. Maria Rothenburger
Website: https://www.drmariarothenburger.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmaria_lpc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMariaRothenburger/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarialpc/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereluctantmedium
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DrMariaLPC/

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy2075adhd,anxiety,calm,davidji,ethereal,habits,happiness,howtomeditate,judsonbrewer,learnhowtomeditate,meditate,meditation,meditationretreat,mentalhealth,metaphysical,mindfulness,overcomingcravings,spirituality,stressrelief,yogafalse683fullHow To Win The Private Battles In Your Mind~ Part 1: Timehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-win-the-private-battles-in-your-mind-part-1-time--56407992
Today's focus is Time.

Do these thoughts sound familiar? “How long have I been sitting here?,” “How much longer until I can stop?” Or “I don’t have time to meditate!” After this episode, you’ll know just what to do to get your butt back on the cushion and keep returning time and time again!

In this episode we will learn:
~How your ego uses the concept of time to get you to stop meditating.
~How to get thoughts about time to quiet during your meditation as well as off the cushion
~Om “Honoring Time” Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Quotes: “Your ego has been living along side of your brain your whole life. It knows that you value time more than any other thing and it will use your worries about time to get you to stop meditating. You need to be ready for this, once you notice that’s it’s just your ego trying to get you to stop, you get the upper hand and a daily practice becomes so much easier.” —Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

“Take a deep breath and relax your shoulders.” Cindy Dollar, PharmD and Certified Iyengar Teacher
Interesting Mentions:
Take Your Time: The Wisdom of Slowing Down, How to Find Peace and Purpose in Your Life by Eknath Easwaran
Whitney Howard Designs: Inspirational Jewelry
Cindy Dollar Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor (Cheri’s retreat yoga teacher!)
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

The Reluctant Medium: Dr. Maria Rothenburger
Website: https://www.drmariarothenburger.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmaria_lpc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMariaRothenburger/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarialpc/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereluctantmedium
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DrMariaLPC/

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube
Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56407992Wed, 09 Aug 2023 02:10:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessYour brain is actually wired up to keep you from any new behavior. What?! Yes. This is why healthy new habits (and New Year's Resolutions!) are so hard to keep up. I am a firm believer that making meditation habitual is even harder. But only because...
Today's focus is Time.

Do these thoughts sound familiar? “How long have I been sitting here?,” “How much longer until I can stop?” Or “I don’t have time to meditate!” After this episode, you’ll know just what to do to get your butt back on the cushion and keep returning time and time again!

In this episode we will learn:
~How your ego uses the concept of time to get you to stop meditating.
~How to get thoughts about time to quiet during your meditation as well as off the cushion
~Om “Honoring Time” Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Quotes: “Your ego has been living along side of your brain your whole life. It knows that you value time more than any other thing and it will use your worries about time to get you to stop meditating. You need to be ready for this, once you notice that’s it’s just your ego trying to get you to stop, you get the upper hand and a daily practice becomes so much easier.” —Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

“Take a deep breath and relax your shoulders.” Cindy Dollar, PharmD and Certified Iyengar Teacher
Interesting Mentions:
Take Your Time: The Wisdom of Slowing Down, How to Find Peace and Purpose in Your Life by Eknath Easwaran
Whitney Howard Designs: Inspirational Jewelry
Cindy Dollar Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor (Cheri’s retreat yoga teacher!)
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

The Reluctant Medium: Dr. Maria Rothenburger
Website: https://www.drmariarothenburger.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmaria_lpc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMariaRothenburger/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarialpc/
YouTube: 682fullPatience Is Self-Love ~ Here's How You Do Ithttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/patience-is-self-love-here-s-how-you-do-it--56339422way better. Learn how to get better at patience, be patient with other people, patient with your circumstances and even how to have more patience with yourself.
In this episode we will:
~Exactly how to be more patient in any situation, even with yourself.
~How to practice patience like toning a muscle
~How patience is actually self-love
~Breathe In Breathe Out Meditation
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Quotes:
"The bottom line is yes, take deep breath relax your shoulders then ask yourself is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind? Do whatever you need to do~ count to three, count to 10, turn around in a circle, walk away, walk around the block…do whatever you need to do to give yourself a little bit of patience, a moment to yourself to look at it a little more deeply without fired up emotion and then act, speak, do, be, whatever it is and your life will be so much better.” —Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

“Take a deep breath and relax your shoulders.” -Cindy Dollar, PharmD

Excerpt from New York Times interview with Lisa Damour, PhD: Culturally, she says, “we started equating mental health with feeling good—calm, relaxed, happy”—rather than simply having feelings that make sense in a given context, and learning how to manage those feelings and cope with distress. “Of course I want people to feel good. But that is a very harrowing definition of mental health.”

Interesting Mentions:
Untangled and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Damour, PhD
Cindy Dollar Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor, PharmD (Cheri’s retreat yoga teacher!)
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight Podcast Skeptic Metaphysician: Will Rodriguez & Karen Endsley Website: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/WillRodriguezFl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician_podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TrisoltVideo

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community! Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist Facebook Linkedin Website YouTube
Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56339422Tue, 01 Aug 2023 21:00:33 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessPatience can be a toughie, especially if you have a tendency to be impulsive or frank with your position or opinion. Guess what? Patience can be cultivated and built up just like a muscle. And the kicker is, it is another way to love your self, take...way better. Learn how to get better at patience, be patient with other people, patient with your circumstances and even how to have more patience with yourself.
In this episode we will:
~Exactly how to be more patient in any situation, even with yourself.
~How to practice patience like toning a muscle
~How patience is actually self-love
~Breathe In Breathe Out Meditation
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Quotes:
"The bottom line is yes, take deep breath relax your shoulders then ask yourself is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind? Do whatever you need to do~ count to three, count to 10, turn around in a circle, walk away, walk around the block…do whatever you need to do to give yourself a little bit of patience, a moment to yourself to look at it a little more deeply without fired up emotion and then act, speak, do, be, whatever it is and your life will be so much better.” —Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

“Take a deep breath and relax your shoulders.” -Cindy Dollar, PharmD

Excerpt from New York Times interview with Lisa Damour, PhD: Culturally, she says, “we started equating mental health with feeling good—calm, relaxed, happy”—rather than simply having feelings that make sense in a given context, and learning how to manage those feelings and cope with distress. “Of course I want people to feel good. But that is a very harrowing definition of mental health.”

Interesting Mentions:
Untangled and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Damour, PhD
Cindy Dollar Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor, PharmD (Cheri’s retreat yoga teacher!)
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight Podcast Skeptic Metaphysician: Will Rodriguez & Karen Endsley Website: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/WillRodriguezFl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician_podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TrisoltVideo

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community! Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist 2017funny,happiness,howtomeditate,inspiration,iyengar,learnhowtomeditate,lisadamour,meditate,meditation,meditationretreat,mindfulness,patience,retreat,self-help,self-love,sprituality,stressmanagement,stressrelief,yoga,yogaretreatfalse681fullThe Skeptic Metaphysicians: Jonathan Robinson ~ Special Stress Therapy Sessionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-skeptic-metaphysicians-jonathan-robinson-special-stress-therapy-session--56158212he Skeptic Metaphysicians from the Ethereal Network of Shows. You are going to love this show and the guest on this episode with Jonathan Robinson who has learned how to meditate with the Dalai Lama and hung out with spiritual rockstars like Ram Das and Deepak Chopra. Enjoy!
Stay tuned all summer because it’s Season 6: Tips and Tricks that this psychotherapist wants you to know!
Skeptic Metaphysician: Will Rodriguez & Karen Endsley Website: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/WillRodriguezFl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician_podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TrisoltVideo
Unlocking the Secrets of Spiritual Enlightenment in 5 Minutes or Less One of our all-time favorite interviews! Can you imagine what it would be like to learn how to meditate from the Dalai Lama? Or see miracles performed by Sai Baba? What about becoming friends with Ram Dass?
Well it just so happens that our next guest did just that. All of that! He’s spent time with some of the top names in the metaphysical and spiritual field….names like Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, and even the late Mother Theresa.
And he’s offering us a roadmap of sorts to the fastest and easiest ways to awaken.
If you’ve been looking for knowledge, you’ve come to the right place. Discover the Roadmap to Enlightenment with Jonathan’s wonderfully entertaining and inspirational stories.
You will learn: 1. Uncovering new spiritual methods and techniques to achieve enlightenment in about 5 minutes 2. Experience life-changing encounters with renowned spiritual teachers. 3. Understanding what the spiritual masters were really like 4. The world’s most powerful mantra
And so much more!

"We're all really walking each other home. Since I've been lucky enough to speak to people that have a lot of wisdom, I try to pass it on, and we're all learning from each other, hopefully." -- Jonathan Robinson
Resources: Jonathan’s Book The Enlightenment Project: How I Went From Depressed to Blessed, and You Can Too https://www.amazon.com/Enlightenment-Project-Went-Depressed-Blessed/dp/B0B8Q3XYQK

ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jonathan Robinson is a psychotherapist, best-selling author of 14 books, and a professional speaker from Northern California. He has reached over 200 million people around the world with his practical methods, and his work has been translated into 47 languages. Mr. Robinson has made numerous appearances on the Oprah show and CNN, as well as other national TV talk shows.
Jonathan’s most recent book is called The Enlightenment Project: How I Went From Depressed to Blessed, and You Can Too. In it, he shares the best methods, stories, and ideas he’s learned from interviewing 100 spiritual teachers ranging from Deepak Chopra and the Dalai Lama to the late Mother Teresa, Wayne Dyer, and Ram Dass.
As a professional speaker, Mr. Robinson is known for providing his audiences with immediately useful and powerful information, presented in an entertaining and motivating manner. Jonathan is the co-host of the podcast Awareness Explorers, and his website is www.The EnlightenmentProject.net.
On his site, you can download a free ebook on the easiest and quickest ways to awaken.
Guest Info: Websites: https://www.TheEnlightenmentProject.net & https://www.awarenessexplorers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.robinson.9615
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Join our Facebook Group! Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community! Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist Facebook Linkedin Website YouTube
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56158212Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:00:03 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIt’s a special edition Stress Therapy Session! Today, we are going to listen to a podcast episode from one of my all time favorite podcasts, The Skeptic Metaphysicians from the Ethereal Network of Shows. You are going to love this show and the guest...he Skeptic Metaphysicians from the Ethereal Network of Shows. You are going to love this show and the guest on this episode with Jonathan Robinson who has learned how to meditate with the Dalai Lama and hung out with spiritual rockstars like Ram Das and Deepak Chopra. Enjoy!
Stay tuned all summer because it’s Season 6: Tips and Tricks that this psychotherapist wants you to know!
Skeptic Metaphysician: Will Rodriguez & Karen Endsley Website: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/WillRodriguezFl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician_podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TrisoltVideo
Unlocking the Secrets of Spiritual Enlightenment in 5 Minutes or Less One of our all-time favorite interviews! Can you imagine what it would be like to learn how to meditate from the Dalai Lama? Or see miracles performed by Sai Baba? What about becoming friends with Ram Dass?
Well it just so happens that our next guest did just that. All of that! He’s spent time with some of the top names in the metaphysical and spiritual field….names like Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, and even the late Mother Theresa.
And he’s offering us a roadmap of sorts to the fastest and easiest ways to awaken.
If you’ve been looking for knowledge, you’ve come to the right place. Discover the Roadmap to Enlightenment with Jonathan’s wonderfully entertaining and inspirational stories.
You will learn: 1. Uncovering new spiritual methods and techniques to achieve enlightenment in about 5 minutes 2. Experience life-changing encounters with renowned spiritual teachers. 3. Understanding what the spiritual masters were really like 4. The world’s most powerful mantra
And so much more!

"We're all really walking each other home. Since I've been lucky enough to speak to people that have a lot of wisdom, I try to pass it on, and we're all learning from each other, hopefully." -- Jonathan Robinson
Resources: Jonathan’s Book The Enlightenment Project: How I Went From Depressed to Blessed, and You Can Too https://www.amazon.com/Enlightenment-Project-Went-Depressed-Blessed/dp/B0B8Q3XYQK

ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jonathan Robinson is a psychotherapist, best-selling author of 14 books, and a professional speaker from Northern California. He has reached over 200 million people around the world with his practical methods, and his work has been translated into 47 languages. Mr. Robinson has made numerous appearances on the Oprah show and CNN, as well as other national TV talk shows.
Jonathan’s most recent book is called The Enlightenment Project: How I Went From Depressed to Blessed, and You Can Too. In it, he shares the best methods, stories, and ideas he’s learned from interviewing 100 spiritual teachers ranging from Deepak Chopra and the Dalai Lama to the late Mother Teresa, Wayne Dyer, and Ram Dass....]]>3128awakening,awarenessexplorers,dalailama,enlightenment,gratitude,happiness,jonathanrobinson,learnhowtomeditate,meditation,meditationwtf,mentalhealth,ramdass,selfcare,selfhelp,skepticmetaphysician,spirituality,stress,stressrelief,waynedyer,yogafalse680fullWhen Life Feels Heavy: How to Lesson Your Loadhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-life-feels-heavy-how-to-lesson-your-load--56065707
In this episode we will Learn:
~How we are way more the same then we are all different
~How to find the biggest and best teachers in your life ~What it means to have a bag of rocks to carry around on this life’s journey
~Letting Go and Lessoning Your Load Meditation
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Quotes:
“Everyone on this earth has something to teach you.” —Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions: The Wisdom of the Enneagram
As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner
Cindy Dollar Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor (Cheri’s retreat yoga teacher!)
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight Podcast Skeptic Metaphysician: Will Rodriguez & Karen Endsley Website: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/WillRodriguezFl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician_podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TrisoltVideo
Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community! Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist Facebook Linkedin Website YouTube
Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56065707Tue, 11 Jul 2023 21:19:01 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessEvery single person on this earth has something that they could teach you. Mostly, it's about being open I'm being a good listener. Even if you think you have met someone who couldn’t possibly teach you anything and you’re sure of it, I can guarantee...
In this episode we will Learn:
~How we are way more the same then we are all different
~How to find the biggest and best teachers in your life ~What it means to have a bag of rocks to carry around on this life’s journey
~Letting Go and Lessoning Your Load Meditation
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Quotes:
“Everyone on this earth has something to teach you.” —Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions: The Wisdom of the Enneagram
As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner
Cindy Dollar Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor (Cheri’s retreat yoga teacher!)
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight Podcast Skeptic Metaphysician: Will Rodriguez & Karen Endsley Website: https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/WillRodriguezFl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkepticMetaphysician Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skepticmetaphysician_podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TrisoltVideo
Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community! Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist 2183adhd,anxiety,calm,counseling,empath,enneagram,happiness,healing,health,impostersyndrome,inspiration,learnhowtomeditate,meditation,mindfulness,motivation,selfhelp,skepticmetaphysician,spirituality,stressrelief,yogafalse679fullSpecial Spiritual Bonus: Sense of Soul with Shanna Vavrahttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-spiritual-bonus-sense-of-soul-with-shanna-vavra--55299562Sense of Soul with Shanna Vavra from the Ethereal Network of Shows. You are going to love Shanna and her guest on this episode with Geoff Thompson talking about forgiveness in a whole new way.
Stay tuned all summer because it’s Season 6: Tips and Tricks that this psychotherapist wants you to know!
Sense of Soul: Shanna Vavra Website: https://www.mysenseofsoul.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Senseofsoul1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SenseofSoulSOS Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/SenseofSoulSOS TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@senseofsoulpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@senseofsoulpodcast

Today on Sense of Soul Podcast is Geoff Thompson, he is a BAFTA-winning screenwriter film-maker, spiritual teacher, prolific British author and martial arts expert. Geoff has written over 50 books.
He joined Shanna to share his newest book called, 99 Reasons To Forgive, and Revenge Ain’t One. His journey to understand forgiveness. Geoff Thompson was sexually abused at the tender age of 11 by a trusted and beloved teacher. By the time he was 30 years old he was unconsciously displacing his rage into violence, sexual self-harm and long bouts of debilitating depression. After failing to find a solution to his burgeoning mania in all the conventional places, he set off on a Campbellian quest to find the answers for himself: about abuse, about the aftermath of abuse, about the true meaning of forgiveness, its metaphysical power, and how it is possible to heal, no matter how deep or how old the wound.
He assures us that "there is treasure in the ruins", "there can be profit in sorrow and in suffering", and, with a few tried and tested, honest techniques and a heavy supply of courage, victims can reclaim their lives, they can win love and they can find healing and inspiration, post-abuse.
Purchase this book here, https://a.co/d/8Z44r3K
Follow his journey @geoff_thompson_official
Watch his TEDx on fear and forgiveness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aE0pRMtQeu0
Learn more about Shanna and Sense of Soul at www.mysenseofsoul.com
Go can find all of our new Sense of Soul Network of Lightworkers at our afiliates page at https://www.mysenseofsoul.com/sense-of-soul-affiliates-page
Join our Sense of Soul Patreon!! Our community of seekers and lightworkers who get exclusive discounts, live events like SOS Sacred Circles, ad free episodes and more. You can also listen to Shanna’s new exclusive mini series, about the Goddess Sophia! Sign up today and help support our podcast. https://www.patreon.com/senseofsoul
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Join our Facebook Group! Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community! Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist Facebook Linkedin Website YouTube
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55299562Tue, 27 Jun 2023 19:35:04 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIt’s a special edition Stress Therapy Session! Today, we are going to listen to a podcast episode from Sense of Soul with Shanna Vavra from the Ethereal Network of Shows. You are going to love Shanna and her guest on this episode with Geoff Thompson...Sense of Soul with Shanna Vavra from the Ethereal Network of Shows. You are going to love Shanna and her guest on this episode with Geoff Thompson talking about forgiveness in a whole new way.
Stay tuned all summer because it’s Season 6: Tips and Tricks that this psychotherapist wants you to know!
Sense of Soul: Shanna Vavra Website: https://www.mysenseofsoul.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Senseofsoul1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SenseofSoulSOS Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/SenseofSoulSOS TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@senseofsoulpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@senseofsoulpodcast

Today on Sense of Soul Podcast is Geoff Thompson, he is a BAFTA-winning screenwriter film-maker, spiritual teacher, prolific British author and martial arts expert. Geoff has written over 50 books.
He joined Shanna to share his newest book called, 99 Reasons To Forgive, and Revenge Ain’t One. His journey to understand forgiveness. Geoff Thompson was sexually abused at the tender age of 11 by a trusted and beloved teacher. By the time he was 30 years old he was unconsciously displacing his rage into violence, sexual self-harm and long bouts of debilitating depression. After failing to find a solution to his burgeoning mania in all the conventional places, he set off on a Campbellian quest to find the answers for himself: about abuse, about the aftermath of abuse, about the true meaning of forgiveness, its metaphysical power, and how it is possible to heal, no matter how deep or how old the wound.
He assures us that "there is treasure in the ruins", "there can be profit in sorrow and in suffering", and, with a few tried and tested, honest techniques and a heavy supply of courage, victims can reclaim their lives, they can win love and they can find healing and inspiration, post-abuse.
Purchase this book here, https://a.co/d/8Z44r3K
Follow his journey @geoff_thompson_official
Watch his TEDx on fear and forgiveness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aE0pRMtQeu0
Learn more about Shanna and Sense of Soul at www.mysenseofsoul.com
Go can find all of our new Sense of Soul Network of Lightworkers at our afiliates page at https://www.mysenseofsoul.com/sense-of-soul-affiliates-page
Join our Sense of Soul Patreon!! Our community of seekers and lightworkers who get exclusive discounts, live events like SOS Sacred Circles, ad free episodes and more. You can also listen to Shanna’s new exclusive mini series, about the Goddess Sophia! Sign up today and help support our podcast. https://www.patreon.com/senseofsoul
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
3687adhd,anxietyrelief,awakening,ethereal,forgiveness,geoffthompson,healing,learnhowtomeditate,lifegoals,love,meditation,mindfulness,motivation,peace,selfhelp,selflove,senseofsoul,shannavavra,spiritual,stressfalse678fullHow I Know The Woo Woo Is TRUE TRUE!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-i-know-the-woo-woo-is-true-true--54363360actually true true and today, I will show you how to get it into your life so your life is way better.
In this episode we will: ~All about how getting pulled over changed everything. ~The Method of Manifesting anything: Clear intention+heightened emotion ~How your brain is wired up for the Manifestation Method ~Manifest Just What You Want Meditation
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Join our Facebook Group!
Quotes: “A clear intention of what you want - that’s the picture, with a heightened emotion is the manifestation method. This is the formula to get what you want.” —Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
“Your brain thinks that you are thinking about what you want! It looks around in your environment for more of what you’re thinking about…So, what do you want to see?” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
Interesting Mentions: Cindy Dollar Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor (Cheri’s retreat yoga teacher!) Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight Podcast Sense of Soul Podcast with Shanna Vavra Website: https://www.mysenseofsoul.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Senseofsoul1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SenseofSoulSOS Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/SenseofSoulSOS TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@senseofsoulpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@senseofsoulpodcast

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community! Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist Facebook Linkedin Website YouTube
Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54363360Wed, 14 Jun 2023 01:44:40 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessI have been using the same example for my clients to illustrate why the woo is true for YEARS and finally, in this episode I was put in the very scenario to test out all the woo! Many therapists stay away from woo altogether and I get it, but after...actually true true and today, I will show you how to get it into your life so your life is way better.
In this episode we will: ~All about how getting pulled over changed everything. ~The Method of Manifesting anything: Clear intention+heightened emotion ~How your brain is wired up for the Manifestation Method ~Manifest Just What You Want Meditation
The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach
Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Join our Facebook Group!
Quotes: “A clear intention of what you want - that’s the picture, with a heightened emotion is the manifestation method. This is the formula to get what you want.” —Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
“Your brain thinks that you are thinking about what you want! It looks around in your environment for more of what you’re thinking about…So, what do you want to see?” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
Interesting Mentions: Cindy Dollar Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor (Cheri’s retreat yoga teacher!) Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats

Ethereal Network of Shows Spotlight Podcast Sense of Soul Podcast with Shanna Vavra Website: https://www.mysenseofsoul.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Senseofsoul1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SenseofSoulSOS Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/SenseofSoulSOS TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@senseofsoulpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@senseofsoulpodcast

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community! Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist Facebook Linkedin Website YouTube
Join Cheri Flake on her 3351adhd,anxiety,awakening,calm,consciousness,lawofattraction,learnhowtomeditate,manifesting,meditation,mentalhealth,mindfulness,motivation,positivity,selfcare,selflove,senseofsoul,shannavavra,spirituality,stress,yogafalse677fullSpecial Spiritual Bonus: The Spirit Sherpa with Kelle Sparta!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-spiritual-bonus-the-spirit-sherpa-with-kelle-sparta--54026364Spirit Sherpa, with Kelle Sparta. So, enjoy how to unlock your magic mojo while I take the week off!
Stay tuned all summer because it’s Season 6: Tips and Tricks that this psychotherapist wants you to know!

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist, LLC and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Join our Facebook Group!

Interesting Mentions: Cindy Dollar Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor (Cheri’s retreat yoga teacher!) Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
The Spirit Sherpa Podcast with Kelle Sparta Website: http://www.KelleSparta.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/kellesparta Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellesparta1 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kellesparta TikTok: tiktok.com/@kellesparta YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jXbllhVlDcHRqMSQpR2DQ

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community! Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist Facebook Linkedin Website YouTube
Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54026364Tue, 30 May 2023 15:00:01 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIt’s a special edition Stress Therapy Session! Today, we are going to listen to a podcast episode from Spirit Sherpa, with Kelle Sparta. So, enjoy how to unlock your magic mojo while I take the week off! Stay tuned all summer because it’s Season 6:...Spirit Sherpa, with Kelle Sparta. So, enjoy how to unlock your magic mojo while I take the week off!
Stay tuned all summer because it’s Season 6: Tips and Tricks that this psychotherapist wants you to know!

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist, LLC and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Join our Facebook Group!

Interesting Mentions: Cindy Dollar Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor (Cheri’s retreat yoga teacher!) Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
The Spirit Sherpa Podcast with Kelle Sparta Website: http://www.KelleSparta.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/kellesparta Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellesparta1 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kellesparta TikTok: tiktok.com/@kellesparta YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jXbllhVlDcHRqMSQpR2DQ

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community! Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist Facebook Linkedin Website YouTube
Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat...]]>1962energy,enlightenment,happiness,healing,inspiration,kellesparta,love,manifestation,meditation,mentalhealth,mindfulness,psychic,relationships,selfcare,selflove,spiritdoctor,spiritsherpa,spiritual,spiritualawakening,tantrafalse676fullDay Off to A Rough Start? How to Turn It Around By Lunchtime!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/day-off-to-a-rough-start-how-to-turn-it-around-by-lunchtime--53894065
In this episode we will:
~Learn how to turn around a bad day
~Learn multiple nervous systems resets to get back on track
~Yoga Nidra Nervous System Body Scan Reset Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Join our Facebook Group!

Quotes:

“Take a deep breath…and relax your shoulders.” -Cindy Dollar, Iyengar Yoga Instructor

“Every single moment is an opportunity to change.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions:
Cindy Dollar Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor (Cheri’s retreat yoga teacher!)
Little Earthquakes LP by Tori Amos
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
Christina Law : Yoga teacher and Thai Massage Therapist

The Spirit Sherpa Podcast with Kelle Sparta
Website: http://www.KelleSparta.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kellesparta
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellesparta1
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kellesparta
TikTok: tiktok.com/@kellesparta
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jXbllhVlDcHRqMSQpR2DQ

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53894065Tue, 16 May 2023 18:15:13 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessRough start to your day? Here’s how to instantly turn it around by lunchtime! So often we write off a whole day as a “bad day” only because of a bad morning, or even a bad moment! Today, you’ll find out why this is bad idea ;) and get practical advise...
In this episode we will:
~Learn how to turn around a bad day
~Learn multiple nervous systems resets to get back on track
~Yoga Nidra Nervous System Body Scan Reset Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Join Cheri Flake on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Join our Facebook Group!

Quotes:

“Take a deep breath…and relax your shoulders.” -Cindy Dollar, Iyengar Yoga Instructor

“Every single moment is an opportunity to change.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions:
Cindy Dollar Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor (Cheri’s retreat yoga teacher!)
Little Earthquakes LP by Tori Amos
Heartwood Retreat Center : location for Cheri’s Georgia Mountain Retreats
Christina Law : Yoga teacher and Thai Massage Therapist

The Spirit Sherpa Podcast with Kelle Sparta
Website: http://www.KelleSparta.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kellesparta
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellesparta1
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kellesparta
TikTok: tiktok.com/@kellesparta
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jXbllhVlDcHRqMSQpR2DQ

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
675fullWhat To Do When EVERYONE is Driving You Nuts!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-when-everyone-is-driving-you-nuts--53721334everyone is driving you nuts?? Nothing seems to be going right and everyone is annoying or wrong or just plain crazy. Today, we’ll go over what might be going on with you when this is happening and exactly what to do to fix it. Super excited about our “Train Station Meditation” today as well. Let’s Ohm it all out and really get a great session today on Stress Therapy.

In this episode we will:
~Learn just what is going on with everyone and everything is driving you nuts
~Multiple resources on how to shake it off and get back to peaceful living
~Train Station Ohm Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist, LLC and Author

Join Cheri on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach!

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Join our Facebook Group!

Quotes: “Be the change you want to see in the world.”-Gandhi

“If everyone is bugging you, the bad news is, it’s you ;) And the great news is, you have complete control over you! So, you can fix it!” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions:
Watch the Apple TV Show Shrinking
Watch Pema Chödrön: This Lousy World Video
Ignatious House Retreat Center in Sandy Springs Georgia (This is the specific lovely Mindfulness Retreat that Cheri Attended)
A Course In Miracles with Marianne Williamson

The Spirit Sherpa Podcast with Kelle Sparta
Website: http://www.KelleSparta.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kellesparta
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellesparta1
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kellesparta
TikTok: tiktok.com/@kellesparta
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jXbllhVlDcHRqMSQpR2DQ

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime!
OR
Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53721334Tue, 02 May 2023 22:35:01 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessEver notice times in your life when all of the sudden everyone is driving you nuts?? Nothing seems to be going right and everyone is annoying or wrong or just plain crazy. Today, we’ll go over what might be going on with you when this is happening and...everyone is driving you nuts?? Nothing seems to be going right and everyone is annoying or wrong or just plain crazy. Today, we’ll go over what might be going on with you when this is happening and exactly what to do to fix it. Super excited about our “Train Station Meditation” today as well. Let’s Ohm it all out and really get a great session today on Stress Therapy.

In this episode we will:
~Learn just what is going on with everyone and everything is driving you nuts
~Multiple resources on how to shake it off and get back to peaceful living
~Train Station Ohm Meditation

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist, LLC and Author

Join Cheri on her Next Meditation And Yoga Retreat! In the mountains or At the beach!

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

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Quotes: “Be the change you want to see in the world.”-Gandhi

“If everyone is bugging you, the bad news is, it’s you ;) And the great news is, you have complete control over you! So, you can fix it!” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions:
Watch the Apple TV Show Shrinking
Watch Pema Chödrön: This Lousy World Video
Ignatious House Retreat Center in Sandy Springs Georgia (This is the specific lovely Mindfulness Retreat that Cheri Attended)
A Course In Miracles with Marianne Williamson

The Spirit Sherpa Podcast with Kelle Sparta
Website: http://www.KelleSparta.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kellesparta
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellesparta1
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kellesparta
TikTok: tiktok.com/@kellesparta
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jXbllhVlDcHRqMSQpR2DQ

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!1958acourseinmiracles,adhd,anxiety,calm,gratitude,happiness,learnhowtomeditate,mariannewilliamson,meditation,meditationretreat,mindfulness,peacefulmeditation,pemachodron,relationshiphelp,selfcare,selflove,shrinking,spiritsherpa,spirituality,yogafalse674fullHow To Get Exactly What You Want From Someone You Lovehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-exactly-what-you-want-from-someone-you-love--53577020still not be able to figure out how to get it. Today I'm going to show you exactly how to get what you want from the people who mean the most to you. I call this little method "Flowers on Friday." And all this talk reminded me of a song that I wrote with my band 13 Stories years and years ago called, Flower which I have included here for you to enjoy, as well. Then, as always, we will meditate together with a mantra for abundance and wealth to seal the deal on our desires and the ability to express them well.

In this episode we will:
~Learn the “The Flowers on Friday” method and how to use it to get what you want
~Learn just how to articulate our needs well and clearly
~Om Shreem Maha Lakshmiyei Namaha meditation for manifesting abundance and desires

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
In the mountains
or
At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Join our Facebook Group!

Quotes: “You can’t really get mad that your needs aren’t being met if you’re not clearly stating them.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting mentions:
13 Stories on Spotify

Flower
Seeing you is seeing the moon
Where the rays may shine.
Missing you it's missing the sun
When it's dark all the time.

Touching you is touching the earth,
It's the most natural thing.
Wanting you is wanting heaven’s rain,
I can't slower a long drink…

I am a flower…if you don't mind.

Needing you is needing a vase,
a place I could belong
Holding you is holding a dream
Ain’t got no hands, I can't hold on
Worthless petals that push no wheels
Feeling stuck is how it feels
Many stay for the aroma
That’s all I’ve got to…Live for
The breeze that moves me
Hope that the rain will soothe me
And all the while, though it’s not my style
My shining hour is when you pick this flower
There’s so many just like me
So why like me? None just like me,
Hey, I like me! Hey, pick me!

I am a flower…if you you don’t mind.

Can’t you see, loving me
Is loving a flower if you don’t mind
I’m the perfect find.
Just don’t suck my nectar dry
You pick my petals wonder why
He loves me, he loves me not...
Green thumb guy
You’re the dirt I could sink my roots into
You’re the light that I blindly stare into and
I wilt, then blossom, my stem so sturdy
You know you want some
Gardner, get dirty

I am a flower…if you don’t mind.
I’ll be your flower, baby. I’ll be your flower baby, yeah.

Inspiration jewelry maker, Whitney Howard Designs

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
Linkedin
Website
YouTube
Stay in touch with Cheri

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53577020Wed, 19 Apr 2023 01:48:43 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIt's one thing to not know what you want, but it's a whole other thing to know exactly what you want and from someone you love and loves you back and still not be able to figure out how to get it. Today I'm going to show you exactly how to get what...still not be able to figure out how to get it. Today I'm going to show you exactly how to get what you want from the people who mean the most to you. I call this little method "Flowers on Friday." And all this talk reminded me of a song that I wrote with my band 13 Stories years and years ago called, Flower which I have included here for you to enjoy, as well. Then, as always, we will meditate together with a mantra for abundance and wealth to seal the deal on our desires and the ability to express them well.

In this episode we will:
~Learn the “The Flowers on Friday” method and how to use it to get what you want
~Learn just how to articulate our needs well and clearly
~Om Shreem Maha Lakshmiyei Namaha meditation for manifesting abundance and desires

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
In the mountains
or
At the beach

Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Join our Facebook Group!

Quotes: “You can’t really get mad that your needs aren’t being met if you’re not clearly stating them.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting mentions:
13 Stories on Spotify

Flower
Seeing you is seeing the moon
Where the rays may shine.
Missing you it's missing the sun
When it's dark all the time.

Touching you is touching the earth,
It's the most natural thing.
Wanting you is wanting heaven’s rain,
I can't slower a long drink…

I am a flower…if you don't mind.

Needing you is needing a vase,
a place I could belong
Holding you is holding a dream
Ain’t got no hands, I can't hold on
Worthless petals that push no wheels
Feeling stuck is how it feels
Many stay for the aroma
That’s all I’ve got to…Live for
The breeze that moves me
Hope that the rain will soothe me
And all the while, though it’s not my style
My shining hour is when you pick this flower
There’s so many just like me
So why like me? None just like me,
Hey, I like me! Hey, pick me!

I am a flower…if you you don’t mind.

Can’t you see, loving me
Is loving a flower if you don’t mind
I’m the perfect find.
Just don’t suck my nectar dry
You pick my petals wonder why
He loves me, he loves me not...
Green thumb guy
You’re the dirt I could sink my roots into
You’re the light that I blindly stare into and
I wilt, then blossom, my stem so sturdy
You know you want some
Gardner, get dirty

I am a flower…if you don’t mind.
I’ll be your flower, baby. I’ll be your flower baby, yeah.

Inspiration jewelry maker, Whitney Howard Designs

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook
245513stories,atlantatherapist,calm,cheriflake,goals,guidedmeditation,howtogetwhatyouwant,howtomanifestsomething,lakshmi,learntomeditate,meditateeveryday,meditationforabundance,meditationforeverybody,mindfulness,selfhelp,spirituality,stressrelief,therapypodcast,whitneyhowarddesigns,worldawakeningspodcastfalse673fullStrengthen Your Intuition Meditation: Let it Go & Let it Flowhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/strengthen-your-intuition-meditation-let-it-go-let-it-flow--53507750
In this episode we will meditate together!
~Meditate with me!
~Third eye, intuitive strengthening meditation

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/161751760942474

Quotes:
“Counterintuitive as it seems, letting go totally can be the most powerful thing you can do.”
-Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

“When we don’t try so hard on the outside, our intrinsic knowing and intuitive muscles get a shot at guiding us and going with the flow can be just the thing you need to really get things moving.”
-Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting mentions:
World Awakenings: The Fast Track to Enlightenment with Karl Gruber
Website: https://worldawakenings.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kwgruber
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kwgruber
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwgruber/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kwgrunner/videos

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53507750Tue, 11 Apr 2023 22:12:47 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessCan we strengthen our intuition? Yes! Reliable intuition is a tool everyone needs, but instead of leaning in it often serves us better to actually just sit. :) We touched a little on letting go last week and how not trying so hard can actually pump up...
In this episode we will meditate together!
~Meditate with me!
~Third eye, intuitive strengthening meditation

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Love the show? Please rate and review us!
Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/161751760942474

Quotes:
“Counterintuitive as it seems, letting go totally can be the most powerful thing you can do.”
-Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

“When we don’t try so hard on the outside, our intrinsic knowing and intuitive muscles get a shot at guiding us and going with the flow can be just the thing you need to really get things moving.”
-Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting mentions:
World Awakenings: The Fast Track to Enlightenment with Karl Gruber
Website: https://worldawakenings.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kwgruber
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kwgruber
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwgruber/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kwgrunner/videos

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
1286adhd,binauralbeats,calmingmeditation,chakra,cheriflake,enlightenment,focus,goals,guidedmeditation,intuition,karlgruber,meditation,mentalhealth,peacefulmeditation,selfhelp,spirituality,stresshack,stressrelief,thirdeye,worldawakeningsfalse672fullNeed A Confidence Boost? The Secret To Instant Confidence Revealedhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/need-a-confidence-boost-the-secret-to-instant-confidence-revealed--53393196confidence building? I think there is…We’ve all felt our confidence waiver. How can we get our confidence back? Or in the first place?! Confidence can elude us at times. But today, I am going to share with you the work that I give to clients in my chair seeking a confidence boost. Mostly, you need a bit of mindset shift, and a couple thought tweaks and BAM! A new, confident you! Spoiler alert: My clients rarely find these tips intuitive. The secret may really surprise you!

In this episode we will learn:
~Defining confidence: What is means and does not mean and how we can get this to work for us. ~What we can learn from middle schoolers (!) about confidence
~How true confidence can create a whole new outlook on life
~ Imposter Syndrome and how to let it go
~Ham Sah meditation

Join Cheri Flake on her next Meditation and Yoga retreat!
In the MOUNTAINS:
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
At the BEACH:
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/161751760942474

Quotes:
“True confidence comes from realizing that you're not different than everybody else in some way, but actually that you're exactly the same as everybody else….Not your individual differences, but with respect to value, we're all just the same. This gives you this beautiful freedom to act and be and go after whatever it is you want and whoever it is you truly are and whatever really lights your fire and brings you joy. It’s actually kind of a relief!”-Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

“That “weird” thing about you, that thing you don't like, that horrible thing that happened to you, whatever it is. It's all beautiful because it's made you exactly who you are today…A beautiful and holy and divine creation and creator. So, own it. Just be who you are. Don't worry about it being arrogant. You didn't create you. You can't take credit for it. So just go ahead and be the beautiful creation that you were intended to be.”-Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting mentions:
The Reluctant Medium Podcast
Website: https://drmariarothenburger.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmaria_lpc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMariaRothenburger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarialpc/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereluctantmedium
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DrMariaLPC/_created/

Return to Love and other Books, quotes and teachings by Marianne Williamson www.marianne.com

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53393196Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:25:01 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIs there a secret to confidence building? I think there is…We’ve all felt our confidence waiver. How can we get our confidence back? Or in the first place?! Confidence can elude us at times. But today, I am going to share with you the work that I give...confidence building? I think there is…We’ve all felt our confidence waiver. How can we get our confidence back? Or in the first place?! Confidence can elude us at times. But today, I am going to share with you the work that I give to clients in my chair seeking a confidence boost. Mostly, you need a bit of mindset shift, and a couple thought tweaks and BAM! A new, confident you! Spoiler alert: My clients rarely find these tips intuitive. The secret may really surprise you!

In this episode we will learn:
~Defining confidence: What is means and does not mean and how we can get this to work for us. ~What we can learn from middle schoolers (!) about confidence
~How true confidence can create a whole new outlook on life
~ Imposter Syndrome and how to let it go
~Ham Sah meditation

Join Cheri Flake on her next Meditation and Yoga retreat!
In the MOUNTAINS:
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
At the BEACH:
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Love the show? Please rate and review us!

Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/161751760942474

Quotes:
“True confidence comes from realizing that you're not different than everybody else in some way, but actually that you're exactly the same as everybody else….Not your individual differences, but with respect to value, we're all just the same. This gives you this beautiful freedom to act and be and go after whatever it is you want and whoever it is you truly are and whatever really lights your fire and brings you joy. It’s actually kind of a relief!”-Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

“That “weird” thing about you, that thing you don't like, that horrible thing that happened to you, whatever it is. It's all beautiful because it's made you exactly who you are today…A beautiful and holy and divine creation and creator. So, own it. Just be who you are. Don't worry about it being arrogant. You didn't create you. You can't take credit for it. So just go ahead and be the beautiful creation that you were intended to be.”-Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting mentions:
The Reluctant Medium Podcast
Website: https://drmariarothenburger.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmaria_lpc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMariaRothenburger/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarialpc/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thereluctantmedium
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DrMariaLPC/_created/

Return to Love and other Books, quotes and teachings by Marianne Williamson www.marianne.com 1851calm,cheriflake,confidence,goals,guidedmeditation,inspiration,learnhowtomeditate,mariannewilliamson,mariarothenburger,meditation,meditationretreat,mindfulness,reluctantmedium,selfcare,selflove,spirituality,stress,wellnessretreat,yoga,yogaretreatfalse671fullOn Edge? A Nervous System Reset! Calming Meditation For A Peaceful Day.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-edge-a-nervous-system-reset-calming-meditation-for-a-peaceful-day--53367309
In this episode we will:
~Meditate together for about 15 minutes
~Guided meditation: Om Shanti, heart opening, breath appreciation

Love the show? Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/161751760942474

Interesting mentions:

Curious Cat Podcast:
Jennifer HotesWebsite: http://jenniferlhotes.comTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/CuriousCatPodca (author feed: https://twitter.com/JenniferLHotes)Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/CuriousCatPodcast/ (author: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferLHotes)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curious_cat_podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@curious_cat_podcast/

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
In the mountains: https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
At the beach: https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53367309Tue, 28 Mar 2023 18:30:01 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIt’s time to meditate with me! Feeling on edge? Then this one is for you! Let’s do a guided meditation with the intention of creating a nervous system reset with a calming meditation using visualization and the mantra Om Shanti. In this episode we...
In this episode we will:
~Meditate together for about 15 minutes
~Guided meditation: Om Shanti, heart opening, breath appreciation

Love the show? Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/161751760942474

Interesting mentions:

Curious Cat Podcast:
Jennifer HotesWebsite: http://jenniferlhotes.comTwitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/CuriousCatPodca (author feed: https://twitter.com/JenniferLHotes)Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/CuriousCatPodcast/ (author: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferLHotes)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curious_cat_podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@curious_cat_podcast/

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
In the mountains: https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
At the beach: https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to 1180adhd,anxietyrelief,calm,calmingmeditation,cheriflake,guidedmeditation,hypnotherapy,inspiration,learntomeditate,mariannewilliamson,meditatewithme,meditation,mindfulness,mindfulnessmeditation,omshanti,peace,peacefulmeditation,stresshack,stressmanagement,stressrelieffalse670fullFeeling Powerless? How to Get Your Power Back & Control Your Destinyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feeling-powerless-how-to-get-your-power-back-control-your-destiny--53286158
In this episode we will learn:
~The dichotomy of the ego’s insistence on convincing you you’re either the most powerful or the weakest of all.
~Why powerlessness is an illusion
~How to simply get our power back and methods that actually work when we feel weak
~Why sometimes letting go is when we might be most powerful of all
~How we’re all like a lotus flower
~om namah shivaya meditation

Side note: I was thinking that every two weeks would work, but it seems so LONG! And, I see y’all agree. :) So every other week, we will just meditate together, no lesson. Cool? Let me know!

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Quotes:

“If I broke open your beautiful body and let your spirit go, it would fill up the whole universe just like it would with any other beautiful human on this planet, because we are one love, but we are not the creator of that one love. And so you don't always know exactly what's in store for you. And constantly deciding ahead of time how things are supposed to go down, you miss out on so much…You miss out on so, so much. “ -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

“You are way, way, WAY more powerful than you think!” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting mentions:
The work by Byron Katie https://thework.com/
Books and quotes and teachings by Marianne Williamson www.marianne.com

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53286158Tue, 21 Mar 2023 19:36:39 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessFeeling powerless? I get it, but you are so much more powerful than you think! Doesn’t always feel like it though, does it? How can we get our power back when we feel weak? Let’s learn today about all the power the resides inside of us. How do we even...
In this episode we will learn:
~The dichotomy of the ego’s insistence on convincing you you’re either the most powerful or the weakest of all.
~Why powerlessness is an illusion
~How to simply get our power back and methods that actually work when we feel weak
~Why sometimes letting go is when we might be most powerful of all
~How we’re all like a lotus flower
~om namah shivaya meditation

Side note: I was thinking that every two weeks would work, but it seems so LONG! And, I see y’all agree. :) So every other week, we will just meditate together, no lesson. Cool? Let me know!

Love the show? Join our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/161751760942474

AND

Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes:

“If I broke open your beautiful body and let your spirit go, it would fill up the whole universe just like it would with any other beautiful human on this planet, because we are one love, but we are not the creator of that one love. And so you don't always know exactly what's in store for you. And constantly deciding ahead of time how things are supposed to go down, you miss out on so much…You miss out on so, so much. “ -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

“You are way, way, WAY more powerful than you think!” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting mentions:
The work by Byron Katie https://thework.com/
Books and quotes and teachings by Marianne Williamson www.marianne.com

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: 258010percenthappier,addadhd,anxiety,anxietyrelief,calm,goals,healthyliving,insighttimer,learntomeditate,manifestyourdestiny,mariannewilliamson,meditateeveryday,meditation,meditationretreat,outofcontrol,powerlessness,stress,stresshack,yoga,yogaretreatfalse669fullYou Might Not Know This About Yourself...But Your Therapist Does!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-might-not-know-this-about-yourself-but-your-therapist-does--53128273I’m BAAAAAAACCCK! Yay! And, it’s Season 6! This season, I am going to be letting the cat out of the bag, baby! Every week we will be going over one truth, one idea, one skill, one thing that this psychotherapist wishes everyone knew. Today, it’s all about that thing that you secretly (or openly) think is wrong with you and it might surely surprise you. Then, we will meditate with our third eye, throat and heart chakras to clear out all of the false stuff and thoughts that don’t serve us. It’s going to be a great season and I missed y’all so much!

In this episode we will learn:
~The number one thing I want you to know and live each day from now on and FOREVER
~How to live from a place of will and love rather than shame and fixing.
~Visual third eye, throat and heart chakra meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes: “Life is a journey to become who we already are…The way that we grow and change and become the holy and divine creation and creator that we already are is by overcoming obstacles…no one ever says, “oh that was so easy and I am forever changed by it.”
-Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting mentions: Shrinking: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15677150/

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53128273Tue, 07 Mar 2023 22:55:34 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessI’m BAAAAAAACCCK! Yay! And, it’s Season 6! This season, I am going to be letting the cat out of the bag, baby! Every week we will be going over one truth, one idea, one skill, one thing that this psychotherapist wishes everyone knew. Today, it’s all...I’m BAAAAAAACCCK! Yay! And, it’s Season 6! This season, I am going to be letting the cat out of the bag, baby! Every week we will be going over one truth, one idea, one skill, one thing that this psychotherapist wishes everyone knew. Today, it’s all about that thing that you secretly (or openly) think is wrong with you and it might surely surprise you. Then, we will meditate with our third eye, throat and heart chakras to clear out all of the false stuff and thoughts that don’t serve us. It’s going to be a great season and I missed y’all so much!

In this episode we will learn:
~The number one thing I want you to know and live each day from now on and FOREVER
~How to live from a place of will and love rather than shame and fixing.
~Visual third eye, throat and heart chakra meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes: “Life is a journey to become who we already are…The way that we grow and change and become the holy and divine creation and creator that we already are is by overcoming obstacles…no one ever says, “oh that was so easy and I am forever changed by it.”
-Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting mentions: Shrinking: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15677150/

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to 668fullSpirit Work with World Awakenings: The Fast Track to Enlightenmenthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spirit-work-with-world-awakenings-the-fast-track-to-enlightenment--52883024World Awakenings the Fast Track to Enlightenment. In this episode, you'll hear Karl interview a real spiritual medium. Whoa, right? It's pretty amazing!

Back next week with season 6, can't wait!!!

World Awakenings: The Fast Track to Enlightenment
http://karlgruberlifecoach.com/

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy!

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52883024Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:17:42 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessOne more week and I'm baaaaaaaaaack! I miss meditating with you! But in the meantime, you might love this...Today, I am sharing my friend Karl Gruber's podcast, World Awakenings the Fast Track to Enlightenment. In this episode, you'll hear Karl...World Awakenings the Fast Track to Enlightenment. In this episode, you'll hear Karl interview a real spiritual medium. Whoa, right? It's pretty amazing!

Back next week with season 6, can't wait!!!

World Awakenings: The Fast Track to Enlightenment
http://karlgruberlifecoach.com/

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy!

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>3093afterlife,calm,goals,happiness,healthyliving,meditation,meditationretreat,medium,mediumship,mindfulness,motivation,parapsychology,peace,psychic,spiritguide,spiritual,stress,therapy,yoga,yogaretreatfalse567fullThe Mind Body Connection with The Skeptic Metaphysicianshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mind-body-connection-with-the-skeptic-metaphysicians--52721918
The Skeptic Metaphysician Podcast https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy!

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist
Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52721918Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:04:06 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessTo quote goofy Ross from the show, Friends, “We were on a BREEEEAAAAAAK!” Yes! We are! But I thought that between seasons you might wanna hear from the skeptic metaphysicians podcast. This is perfect for Valentine's Day, because I LOVE this podcast!...
The Skeptic Metaphysician Podcast https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy!

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist
Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>2785calm,goals,happy,healthylifestyle,lawofattraction,learnhowtomeditate,love,loveyourself,lovingkindness,meditation,mindbodyconnection,paranoraml,peace,positivethinking,skepticmetaphysicians,spirituality,stresshack,stressrelief,valentinesday,yogafalse566fullHow Spirituality Can Deepen Your Meditation Practice & Help Make It A Habit that Lastshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-spirituality-can-deepen-your-meditation-practice-help-make-it-a-habit-that-lasts--52618200
In this episode we will learn:
~How to make meditation mean something more than a healthy habit
~How meditation can deepen your spiritual practice even if you don’t feel very spiritual at all
~Ham Sah Meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes: “I’m not telling you what to believe, I’m telling you that if you believe something, bring it to your cushion. Because it is going to make your practice so much more fulfilling and your benefits are going to be vast.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting mentions:

Barton Bryan’s Mindset Forge Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-forge/id1535891737

10% Happier by Dan Harris https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18505796-10-happier?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=6BWmo8Z1RI&rank=1 (After recording this episode, I did look into Dan Harris and it seems that since writing this book, he too has clearly brought spirituality into his practice. I suspect he is now WAY MORE than 10% happier!)

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52618200Thu, 02 Feb 2023 18:23:55 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessMeditation is a spiritual practice by nature. Even if you are meditating purely for the health or secular benefits, a regular practice is a lovely opportunity for you to deepen your spiritual practice. I have found that in teaching folks to meditate,...
In this episode we will learn:
~How to make meditation mean something more than a healthy habit
~How meditation can deepen your spiritual practice even if you don’t feel very spiritual at all
~Ham Sah Meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes: “I’m not telling you what to believe, I’m telling you that if you believe something, bring it to your cushion. Because it is going to make your practice so much more fulfilling and your benefits are going to be vast.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting mentions:

Barton Bryan’s Mindset Forge Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-forge/id1535891737

10% Happier by Dan Harris https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18505796-10-happier?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=6BWmo8Z1RI&rank=1 (After recording this episode, I did look into Dan Harris and it seems that since writing this book, he too has clearly brought spirituality into his practice. I suspect he is now WAY MORE than 10% happier!)

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake...]]>184710%happier,awakening,calm,consciousness,energy,goals,gratitude,happiness,howtomeditate,luckygirlsyndrome,mbsr,meditationretreat,mentalhealth,mindfulness,pece,selflove,spirituality,spiritualmeditation,stressrelief,yogafalse565fullWant To Make ANYTHING Habitual FAST? Better Make It Fun!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/want-to-make-anything-habitual-fast-better-make-it-fun--52535383
In this episode we will learn:
~How to make meditation (yes! Meditation!) more fun
~How to make other behaviors more fun while you’re on the road to making them habitual
~FUN Visualization meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes: ”The only way I’m ever going to lift weights, is if it’s fun.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting mentions: www.southerndharma.org

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52535383Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:36:29 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessThe best way by far to make anything habitual is to make it fun! Think about it…if feeling good about whatever you want to change is the key to getting your brain and body on board for any new behavior, then what better way to feel good then to have...
In this episode we will learn:
~How to make meditation (yes! Meditation!) more fun
~How to make other behaviors more fun while you’re on the road to making them habitual
~FUN Visualization meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes: ”The only way I’m ever going to lift weights, is if it’s fun.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting mentions: www.southerndharma.org

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>1472adhd,atomichabits,calm,dharma,goals,happy,healthy,inspiration,learnhowtomeditate,love,meditate,meditateeveryday,meditation,meditationretreat,motivation,newyearsresolutions,peace,stresshacks,stressrelief,stresstherapyfalse564fullFinally Get That Goal Into Your Life For Real & For GOOD!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/finally-get-that-goal-into-your-life-for-real-for-good--52435133
In this episode we will learn:
~What habit stacking is and why it works.
~How to incorporate a new behavior onto an existing habit for new healthy habit success. ~Word/Desire/mantra meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes: "You only have to force yourself to do the behavior for just that little interim period when the behavior has not become habitual yet. You're stacking it on and stacking it on and then one magical day, you're just brushing your chomps, you're just sitting down to meditate, you're just showing up at the gym. It really is an easy and magical way to get that new habit into your life.”
-Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting mentions:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The Secrets of Meditation by davidji

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044 Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52435133Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:05:01 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessToday it’s all about habit stacking: a little known trick to get new, healthy behaviors into your life and habitual in no time! We’ll learn just how to do it, why it works and how to trick your brain into getting that new year’s resolution into your...
In this episode we will learn:
~What habit stacking is and why it works.
~How to incorporate a new behavior onto an existing habit for new healthy habit success. ~Word/Desire/mantra meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes: "You only have to force yourself to do the behavior for just that little interim period when the behavior has not become habitual yet. You're stacking it on and stacking it on and then one magical day, you're just brushing your chomps, you're just sitting down to meditate, you're just showing up at the gym. It really is an easy and magical way to get that new habit into your life.”
-Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting mentions:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The Secrets of Meditation by davidji

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044 Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>12052023,atomichabits,calm,davidji,funnypodcast,goals,guidedmeditation,habits,habitstacking,jamesclear,learnhowtomeditate,lol,meditation,meditationwtf,mindfulness,newyearsresolution,peace,retreats,thesecretsofmeditation,yogafalse563fullWhat Do You Want? How to Figure Out Your Heart's Desires AND Get Them Into Your Life!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-do-you-want-how-to-figure-out-your-heart-s-desires-and-get-them-into-your-life--52404225
In this episode we will learn:
~Why we’re more focused on what we don’t want than we want and how to turn it around.
~A simple exercise to get your brain more focused on desires than despair
~Third eye meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes: “Our brains think that we are thinking about what we want! The bummer is, we are way more likely to be thinking about what we don’t want!” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting mentions: The Success Principles By Jack Canfield

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044 Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52404225Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:53:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIt doesn’t matter what advice you get about how to change if you’re not even clear on what you want! It’s time to figure it out so you can make your life about creating your heart’s desires. No more default! We will learn a quick way to get our brains...
In this episode we will learn:
~Why we’re more focused on what we don’t want than we want and how to turn it around.
~A simple exercise to get your brain more focused on desires than despair
~Third eye meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes: “Our brains think that we are thinking about what we want! The bummer is, we are way more likely to be thinking about what we don’t want!” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting mentions: The Success Principles By Jack Canfield

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044 Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>1063anxietyhack,anxietyrelief,attentiondeficitdisorder,calm,depression,desire,feelinggood,goals,howtobehappy,jackcanfield,learnhowtomeditate,meditation,mindfulness,newyearsresolution,peace,seasonalaffectivedisorder,stress,stressrelief,successprinciples,yogafalse562fullMaking 2023 The Best Year Yet!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-2023-the-best-year-yet--52344508could change this year? For real?? Today I am going to map out a bit of what I call, “The New Year’s Resolutionist’s Mistake” and exactly how to avoid it and reach your goals this year!

In this episode we will learn:
~The New Year’s Revolutionist’s Mistake and how to avoid it
~Specific typical new year’s resolution pitfalls and what to do differently
~Om Namah Shivaya meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes: “Don’t plan on doing anything every single day unless it’s biological. Instead, focus on making new behaviors normal…just what you do without stress, procrastination or excuses.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044 Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52344508Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:40:30 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessNew Year’s Resolutions??? GROAN! I get it! But what if you really could change this year? For real?? Today I am going to map out a bit of what I call, “The New Year’s Resolutionist’s Mistake” and exactly how to avoid it and reach your goals this year!...could change this year? For real?? Today I am going to map out a bit of what I call, “The New Year’s Resolutionist’s Mistake” and exactly how to avoid it and reach your goals this year!

In this episode we will learn:
~The New Year’s Revolutionist’s Mistake and how to avoid it
~Specific typical new year’s resolution pitfalls and what to do differently
~Om Namah Shivaya meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes: “Don’t plan on doing anything every single day unless it’s biological. Instead, focus on making new behaviors normal…just what you do without stress, procrastination or excuses.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044 Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>14662023,goals,gratitude,happynewyear,healthyhabits,learnhowtomeditate,love,meditateeveryday,meditation,mentalhealth,mindfulness,newyearsmeditation,newyearsresolution,omnamahshivaya,selfcare,spirituality,stress,stressrelief,stresstherapy,yogafalse561fullGetting Ready For The New Year The RIGHT Way!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-ready-for-the-new-year-the-right-way--52285999
In this episode we will learn:
~The simple and single way that you can change your New Year’s Resolutions forever and for good ~How to feel great about what you’re working on rather than bad about what we haven’t changed yet. ~Sacred questions (from davidji!) meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes: “Nothing magical happens on January 1st…see the whole year ahead of you as an opportunity for change and growth rather than thinking you can magically change on the first day of the year.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions:
Sacred Powers by davidji
Atomic Habits by James Clear

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044 Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52285999Tue, 27 Dec 2022 15:10:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessNew Year’s Resolutions have a bad rep because the way that we typically go about them is all wrong! Today, we learn how to change your thoughts on New Year’s Resolutions so you are pumped and set up for success. Change is possible when we understand...
In this episode we will learn:
~The simple and single way that you can change your New Year’s Resolutions forever and for good ~How to feel great about what you’re working on rather than bad about what we haven’t changed yet. ~Sacred questions (from davidji!) meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes: “Nothing magical happens on January 1st…see the whole year ahead of you as an opportunity for change and growth rather than thinking you can magically change on the first day of the year.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions:
Sacred Powers by davidji
Atomic Habits by James Clear

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044 Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>8892023,anxiety,atomichabits,davidji,depression,goals,happynewyear,healthyhabits,jamesclear,love,meditation,meditationforstress,motivation,newyearsmeditation,newyearsresolution,peace,stress,stressfree,stressrelief,stresstherapyfalse560fullA Loving Kindness Christmas Meditationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-loving-kindness-christmas-meditation--52239913
In this episode we will learn:
~What Metta Meditation is and how to practice
~Loving Kindness meditation for Christmas

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes: “We get what we give and today, it’s going to be love. What’s better than that?” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions: Listen to Cheri’s song, Christmas Makes Me Hot! Here: https://open.spotify.com/track/243XihhravQygY1QrN6scT?si=01685aa4cd654602
Christmas Makes Me Hot by 13 Stories
Love in a Christmas chat room ~ we met online
He told me that he had a beard and was a small guy ~ did I mind?
I told him I’m pretty short myself He mentioned he worked at the mall…and was a Christmas elf
I never thought it’d happen, we fell in love so madly
I've been loving tights and striped hats on my boyfriend called Todd Bradley
I wait every day in line by Santa’s sleigh to get a chance to say
I want that elf on Christmas day!
Oh, I got to see my elf
Oh, I got a kiss my elf
A little something for myself every Christmas
Now, Christmas makes me hot!
We're the cutest Christmas couple you've ever seen
He loves to trim my tree and everything we do is red and green
He likes to sip coco and ice skate
He makes me toys by hand (some dirty) My sexy elf is great
I’ve been so naughty with him, but I love the perks
It's costing stocking stuffers, not making the list, the whole works
Throw another log on my elf song
How can it be wrong when he gets off early and brings eggnog?!
Oh, I got to see my elf
Oh, I got a kiss my elf
A little something for myself every Christmas
Now, Christmas makes me hot! Fa la la la la…
He's got to go back up north after the 1st
I'm gonna miss his pointy shoes and high voice it's a Christmas curse
I kiss his little shoulders they’re sweet
Tiny fuzzy sweaters…I'll miss my Christmas treat
Oh Santa don't make him go back to The Pole
I’ll be here ’til next year sending candy letters praying for snow
I’ll tie a mistletoe around my evergreen so in my heart I know
He’ll be back next year to love me so!
Oh, I got to see my elf
Oh, I got a kiss my elf
A little something for myself every Christmas
Now, Christmas makes me hot!

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044 Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist
Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/ https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake
Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52239913Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:34:36 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessThey say Christmas is love so today we do a little work on filling up with love and spreading it all about. Metta meditation is loving kindness meditation and our meditation today is this practice of giving love and the bonus is, we get what we give....
In this episode we will learn:
~What Metta Meditation is and how to practice
~Loving Kindness meditation for Christmas

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes: “We get what we give and today, it’s going to be love. What’s better than that?” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions: Listen to Cheri’s song, Christmas Makes Me Hot! Here: https://open.spotify.com/track/243XihhravQygY1QrN6scT?si=01685aa4cd654602
Christmas Makes Me Hot by 13 Stories
Love in a Christmas chat room ~ we met online
He told me that he had a beard and was a small guy ~ did I mind?
I told him I’m pretty short myself He mentioned he worked at the mall…and was a Christmas elf
I never thought it’d happen, we fell in love so madly
I've been loving tights and striped hats on my boyfriend called Todd Bradley
I wait every day in line by Santa’s sleigh to get a chance to say
I want that elf on Christmas day!
Oh, I got to see my elf
Oh, I got a kiss my elf
A little something for myself every Christmas
Now, Christmas makes me hot!
We're the cutest Christmas couple you've ever seen
He loves to trim my tree and everything we do is red and green
He likes to sip coco and ice skate
He makes me toys by hand (some dirty) My sexy elf is great
I’ve been so naughty with him, but I love the perks
It's costing stocking stuffers, not making the list, the whole works
Throw another log on my elf song
How can it be wrong when he gets off early and brings eggnog?!
Oh, I got to see my elf
Oh, I got a kiss my elf
A little something for myself every Christmas
Now, Christmas makes me hot! Fa la la la la…
He's got to go back up north after the 1st
I'm gonna miss his pointy shoes and high voice it's a Christmas curse
I kiss his little shoulders they’re sweet
Tiny fuzzy sweaters…I'll miss my Christmas treat
Oh Santa don't make him go back to The Pole
I’ll be here ’til next year sending candy letters praying for snow
I’ll tie a mistletoe around my evergreen so in my heart I know
He’ll be back next year to love me so!
Oh, I got to see my elf
Oh, I got a kiss my elf
A little something for myself every Christmas
Now, Christmas makes me hot!

The Host for this podcast: Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW The Stress Therapist and Author
Twitter: @stresstherapy Instagram: @thestresstherapist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044 Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist
Stay in touch with Cheri: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat! 1293anxietyrelief,awakenchange,balance,buddhist,calmingmeditation,christmas,christmasislove,dailymeditation,guidedmeditation,holidaymeditation,holidayseason,homefortheholidays,love,lovingkindness,meditate,meditation,meditationforchristmas,meditationpractice,metta,peacefalse559fullDealing With Difficult People When We're SUPPOSED to Be Filled With Joyhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-difficult-people-when-we-re-supposed-to-be-filled-with-joy--52177302
In this episode we will learn:
~Why we react so strongly to “button pushers”
~What to do instead of getting upset (it works every time!)
~Choosing peace the Wayne Dyer way
~Om Shanti meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes:
“Even if you ‘have a right’ to be mad, even if your argument is the best one, you can choose peace instead of this…”
-Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions:
Wayne Dyer - All of his book are amazing! Start with The Power of Intention
Listen to Cheri’s song, Joy about choosing peace here: https://open.spotify.com/track/28gcvkVn2xw4XjbKGKBs25?si=9dd57c111eb74b7f

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.

Joy by 13 Stories:

I take my joy straight up every day…

Bliss is simply what I want

I'm not doing, but I'm done

Change the way you look at things

and it all falls in place

Dig two graves or forgiveness

I choose peace instead of this

You go on about nothin’

While you’re missing what there is…

Es no sobre “getting”

Es sobre “letting”

I take my joy straight up every day

Chorus:

Milkshake

Chocolate covered hard-ache

Dig my own religion

Live like a magician

Take my mind from noisy

To what I find rosy

It’s none of my business what you think so…

I take my joy straight up every day

I walk down a different street

Do not go right back to sleep

I’m your violet incense

I’ve learned I can make grass grow

I know like I know like I know like I know

I take my joy straight up every day

Don’t die with music still in you

Inside my mind God is blue

When I’m 500 years old

I’ll still be thanking you

Open to everything

Attached to nothing

I take my joy straight up every day]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52177302Tue, 13 Dec 2022 19:07:11 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessSometimes the people that we are often surrounded by during the holidays are the people who make us the craziest. Why do I let my mean cousin get under my skin? And my parents! They go out of their way to push my buttons! Maybe it’s time to learn a...
In this episode we will learn:
~Why we react so strongly to “button pushers”
~What to do instead of getting upset (it works every time!)
~Choosing peace the Wayne Dyer way
~Om Shanti meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes:
“Even if you ‘have a right’ to be mad, even if your argument is the best one, you can choose peace instead of this…”
-Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions:
Wayne Dyer - All of his book are amazing! Start with The Power of Intention
Listen to Cheri’s song, Joy about choosing peace here: https://open.spotify.com/track/28gcvkVn2xw4XjbKGKBs25?si=9dd57c111eb74b7f

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.

Joy by 13 Stories:

I take my joy straight up every day…

Bliss is simply what I want

I'm not doing, but I'm done

Change the way you look at things

and it all falls in place

Dig two graves or forgiveness

I choose peace instead of this

You go on about nothin’

While you’re missing what there is…

Es no sobre “getting”

Es sobre “letting”

I take my joy straight up every day

Chorus:

Milkshake

Chocolate covered hard-ache

Dig my own religion

Live like a magician

Take my mind from noisy

To what I find rosy

It’s none of my business what you think so…

I take my joy straight up every day

I walk down a different street

Do not go right back to sleep

I’m your violet incense

I’ve learned I can make grass grow

I know like I know like I know like I know

I take my joy straight up every day

Don’t die with music still in you

Inside my mind God is blue

When I’m 500 years old

I’ll still be thanking you

Open to everything

Attached to nothing

I take my joy straight up every day]]>1148anxiety,christmas,christmasblues,christmascheer,christmasmeditation,christmasstress,dailystruggle,familystress,holidayspirit,holidaystress,holidaystressrelief,homefortheholidays,love,meditation,mentalhealth,metta,peace,selfcare,stress,stressfreechristmasfalse558fullHustle Bustle Stress Busters: Stress Therapy During the Holiday Seasonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hustle-bustle-stress-busters-stress-therapy-during-the-holiday-season--52112460
In this episode we will learn:
~How to reel ourselves back in when we feel overwhelm
~A new way of shopping for a gift for someone
~What the best holiday gift is of all time! ;)
~Om Meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes:
“Everything happens…right…NOW. So don’t miss it!” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions:
Soundproof Hexagon Tiles: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RedesignYourWall?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=829190039

Fun gift ideas: https://www.naturallife.com/

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52112460Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:59:19 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessSometimes it seems more like the most stressful time of year, so how can we make it more wonderful? Here are two super simple, but truly effective stress tips to get you back on track to enjoy the holiday season rather than dread it. Then, we do a...
In this episode we will learn:
~How to reel ourselves back in when we feel overwhelm
~A new way of shopping for a gift for someone
~What the best holiday gift is of all time! ;)
~Om Meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes:
“Everything happens…right…NOW. So don’t miss it!” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Interesting Mentions:
Soundproof Hexagon Tiles: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RedesignYourWall?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=829190039

Fun gift ideas: https://www.naturallife.com/

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats & yoga retreats.]]>865anxietyrelief,calm,depression,goodvibes,healthylifestyle,holiday,meditation,mindfulness,relaxation,retreat,self-care,spirituality,stress,stressedout,stresshack,stressmanagement,stressrelief,therapy,tip,yogafalse557fullFeel Better: Practice Thanksgiving Every Dayhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feel-better-practice-thanksgiving-every-day--52046977
In this episode we will learn:
~Why it’s important to practice gratitude every day
~Practicing gratitude for every breath
~ A Quick Thanksgiving Gratitude Meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes:
“Practicing gratitude is easy…you just have to do it!” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats and yoga retreats and other offerings.

Time Stamps/Chapters:
27:04 Outro

Transcript notes:
Speaker A: Hey, beautiful people. So Thanksgiving is over. Or is it? Studies are showing that if we give thanks each and every day, that we are better and happier. So I'm going to show you just how to do that today. And it's the first episode of season five, seasonal Stress Therapy, where we're going to be together through the whole hustle and bustle. But I'm going to really keep in mind that time restraint that you have during this time of year. It's going to be awesome. So relax, settle in, and listen up, because your stress therapy session is about to begin right now. Hey, beautiful people. It's time for some stress therapy. A podcast about how to meditate and get better at stress for people living in the real world. Finally, a place department. 25 plus years of experience of working as a psychotherapist in the mental health field. And now, your host, me, the stress therapist, Cheri Flake. Hey, beautiful people. So we know now that people that practice gratitude on a daily basis are in a better mood. They are happier and healthier. So this is major. This means that people who practice gratitude by writing in a journal each morning about what they're grateful for or thanking the hands that prepared food or God for bringing it onto their plate each day for each meal or say a little prayer or some sort of thoughtful intention before they go about what kind of day that they had and that they were blessed to even have a day of living on this beautiful earth. Those people are happier. The only difference between you and them is that they are doing it and you might not be right. And so you got to get that behavior into your life. Just like meditation. Now, this is a new season. It's seasonal stress therapy. And I understand that you have serious time restraints right now. You are super duper busy. So I'm going to keep the lessons really short during this entire season. And I'm going to shorten the meditations because it is more important that you show up. It is more important that you show up. 1 minute is better than zero minutes 100% of the time. Now, we know that the reason why this gratitude idea works is because if we're focused on something, whatever it is, it gets bigger. We learned about this when we talked about complaining, right? If you're complaining, it gets bigger, it gets worse. So if you are thinking about all of the lovely things in your beautiful day, or the great people that you met that day, or got to hang out with, or some beautiful sunset or a great song that you enjoyed listening to, or I recently went to a bunch of concerts all in one week. And it was so fun. And so that was where my gratitude was sitting for a while. Whatever it is, it doesn't matter. Your favorite chapstick, your pillow under your head each night. Your dog's beautiful face that I was admiring this morning. A regular yoga practice. Even if it's five minutes long, it doesn't matter what it is. It doesn't have to be big, it doesn't have to be, yeah, but there's still no world peace or there's still people that are starving and hungry. Yes, those things are massively important. It's important that we think about them. But it's also important to recognize progress that you've made and things that are lovely so we don't get too focused on what's going wrong and we remember the little things that are going right so they get bigger. So let's meditate right now. A beautiful thanksgiving meditation. Take a moment now to find a comfortable sitting position. Allow yourself to sit up straight, alert, become. You can sit in a chair, you can sit on the floor. Just make yourself comfortable so you can forget about your body for a little bit. And as you make micro adjustments and find yourself comfortable, release all of your breath with two breaths out. Now take a long, slow, deep breath in your nose and release out of your mouth. All out, letting it go. And again, breathe in your nose. Breathe in, breathe in, breathe in. Hold it for just a second and then let it all go out of your mouth. And let's do that one last time in your nose and then release out of your mouth. And just allow your breath to find its beautiful rhythm after you've emptied your lungs. And just notice your breath coming in and coming out through your nostrils, passing through your throat, coming into your lungs, into your heart center, maybe all the way even into your belly. You don't have to change it, you can just notice it. This meditation is going to be really short. It's just going to be a couple of minutes because I want you to be here. So we're going to take a moment to have gratitude for this breath. This breath comes and goes, whether you think about it or not. It's there while you're unconscious every night, working beautifully. If you decide to exercise, your brain handles how it needs to breathe more and better and more efficiently. Your breath, it's amazing. I mean, it's a perfect cocktail that's given to you by the lushness of the earth and what you expel back to the earth is used up again. This reciprocity is beautiful and so it should be relatively easy to be grateful for every breath. And so from now on, and as I leave you just for a couple of minutes, breathe in, think, breathe out you. Every breath in is think. Every breath out is you. This magical cocktail that's been perfectly made just so your body can thrive. Thank you. You're not even really breathing. You're being breathed. It's just happening. Thank you. Comes and goes and comes and goes without you having to think about it. Thank you. I'll be back in a couple of minutes. Allow yourself the ending moments and benefits and good feels of having said thank you so many times wrapped around your beautiful breath. Manipulate your breath now and take a big sip of air. Really breathe it in your nose and just hold it for 1 second and then release out of your mouth. Allow yourself to feel cleansed and awakened. Breathing in your nose, feeling all the way up and then letting go out of your mouth. And then one last time, breathing in thank you. And then let it all go. And when you're ready, you can open your beautiful eyes. Okay, so this is how it's going to be. Can you dig it? We're just going to have these little teensy tiny lessons and then we're going to have these really mini meditations so you can stick with it the entire stress therapy holiday season. It's going to be magical. Okay, so my dog is barking like a nut, so I gotta go. But speaking of magical, I do want to mention that I would love, love, love to have you come on a retreat with me. We have a New Year's meditation retreat on the lovely Jekyll Island in January, of course. And then we have one at the end of the month with the lovely Cindy Dollar. She's an Ayanga yoga instructor. She's famous and everybody loves her. And you'll totally see why when you meet her and you take her classes. The food is amazing, the people are amazing, the scenery is beautiful, and I just would love, love to have you. It's a great way to jump start a new practice or to rejuvenate an older practice. Everybody is welcome. I can't wait. Next week we're going to do a couple of stress busters that are super fast tips. You're not going to have to wait around for anything. It's going to be right off the bat. Super fast stress tips and a super mini meditation during this holiday season. So you just have a lovely holiday. How y'all feeling after that stress therapy session? Good? Awesome. Check out the show no]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52046977Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:03:30 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessThanksgiving is never over if you can hone your giving thanks practice. There are good reasons to give it a shot. Studies show that if you are practicing gratitude on the reg, you are a healthier, happier person…so let’s get started! It’s the first...
In this episode we will learn:
~Why it’s important to practice gratitude every day
~Practicing gratitude for every breath
~ A Quick Thanksgiving Gratitude Meditation

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes:
“Practicing gratitude is easy…you just have to do it!” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats and yoga retreats and other offerings.

Time Stamps/Chapters:
27:04 Outro

Transcript notes:
Speaker A: Hey, beautiful people. So Thanksgiving is over. Or is it? Studies are showing that if we give thanks each and every day, that we are better and happier. So I'm going to show you just how to do that today. And it's the first episode of season five, seasonal Stress Therapy, where we're going to be together through the whole hustle and bustle. But I'm going to really keep in mind that time restraint that you have during this time of year. It's going to be awesome. So relax, settle in, and listen up, because your stress therapy session is about to begin right now. Hey, beautiful people. It's time for some stress therapy. A podcast about how to meditate and get better at stress for people living in the real world. Finally, a place department. 25 plus years of experience of working as a psychotherapist in the mental health field. And now, your host, me, the stress therapist, Cheri Flake. Hey, beautiful people. So we know now that people that practice gratitude on a daily basis are in a better mood. They are happier and healthier. So this is major. This means that people who practice gratitude by writing in a journal each morning about what they're grateful for or thanking the hands that prepared food or God for bringing it onto their plate each day for each meal or say a little prayer or some sort of thoughtful intention before they go about what kind of day that they had and that they were blessed to even have a day of living on this beautiful earth. Those people are happier. The only difference...]]>822calm,funny,gratitude,happier,holiday,lol,management,meditation,peace,practice,quick,relax,relief,retreat,stress,thanks,thanksgiving,therapist,therapy,yogafalse556fullExhausted? How To Get Energized & NEVER Say You're Tired Again...Ever!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/exhausted-how-to-get-energized-never-say-you-re-tired-again-ever--51827679
In this episode we will learn:
~Why saying that you’re tired actually creates exhaustion
~The benefits of not complaining
~All is well~ A Meditation on wellness

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes:
“Complaining about being tired, or about anything at all, makes it worse 100% of the time.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats and yoga retreats and other offerings.

Time Stamps/Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to getting energized and never saying you’re tired again, ever!
00:32 Trailer
01:16 Intro to Season 5~Seasonal Stress therapy
02:35 How complaints work in your brain
06:01 How complaining about being tired effects other people in your life
09:16 What if you never said you were tired again? Ever?
11:20 Meditation and Yoga retreats with the stress therapist
11:35 A solid idea to become energized instead of tired
12:44 How meditation is the cure for being tired
13:05 Guidance into “All is Well” Meditation
16:08 Binaural Beats Alpha
23:25 Guidance out of meditation
25:42 Closing Remarks
27:04 Outro]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51827679Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:36:53 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessThe flu had me miss last week! But this week, I am energized, back on and NOT tired at all! Even though I’m behind, even though my whole family (including me!) was physically sick, I am not tired and today, I am going to teach you the secret to never...
In this episode we will learn:
~Why saying that you’re tired actually creates exhaustion
~The benefits of not complaining
~All is well~ A Meditation on wellness

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes:
“Complaining about being tired, or about anything at all, makes it worse 100% of the time.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats and yoga retreats and other offerings.

Time Stamps/Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to getting energized and never saying you’re tired again, ever!
00:32 Trailer
01:16 Intro to Season 5~Seasonal Stress therapy
02:35 How complaints work in your brain
06:01 How complaining about being tired effects other people in your life
09:16 What if you never said you were tired again? Ever?
11:20 Meditation and Yoga retreats with the stress therapist
11:35 A solid idea to become energized instead of tired
12:44 How meditation is the cure for being tired
13:05 Guidance into “All is Well” Meditation
16:08 Binaural Beats Alpha
23:25 Guidance out of meditation
25:42 Closing Remarks
27:04 Outro]]>1667add,adhd,calm,depression,energize,exhausted,focus,hack,happier,happiness,management,meditate,meditation,peace,relief,retreat,stress,therapy,tired,yogafalse455fullMoving Past Disappointmenthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moving-past-disappointment--51686935
In this episode we will learn:
~Why we need disappointment to become better people
~Why, at the same time, disappointment is a total waste of time
~How to stay open, and get past the crappy feels of disappointment and move onto the good stuff
~Om Shanti ~ A Meditation for Peace

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes:
“We need disappointment to build resilience. When you can get through something difficult, your brain remembers and rewards you.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

“Disappointed? Consider yourself lucky. No one wants to be around someone who has never been disappointed.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Books, ideas, people, websites mentioned in this episode:
Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself By Michael Singer https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1963638.The_Untethered_Soul

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, go to my website and jump on my mailer so, you don't stress or miss one thing!

Time Stamps/Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to disappointment and how we’re going to get through this together
00:43 Trailer
01:15 why disappointment is both necessary and a complete waste of time
06:41 Why we need disappointment in our lives and how it can work wonders in your life
02:52 Resiliency and disappointment
06:04 Disappointment is a coping skill
06:55 Why disappointment is a huge waste of time
08:52 Disappointment is the beginning of your story, not the end
10:43 Make a decision to not be disappointed, to move on, to see what’s next
13:13 The unexpected benefits of disappointing events
15:04 Introduction to Om Shanti Meditation
18:13 Binaural Beats (alpha)
25:51 Om Shanti guided Meditation Out
28:53 Mediation Retreat info on Jekyll Island New Year’s weekend
30:11 Closing remarks about being open vs. closed when you are disappointed
32:35: Outro

Transcript notes:

Cheri Flake: Hey, beautiful people. Disappointment blows. No one likes to feel disappointed, right? But we kind of need it in order to learn from our mistakes and get better at things and just be amazing. So today we're going to talk about how to leave behind all the crappy feels of disappointment. But hang on to all those benefits. Season Four stress therapy, one on one. So relax, settle in, because your stress therapy session is about to begin right now. Hey, beautiful people. It's time for some stress therapy, a podcast about how to meditate and get better at stress for people living in the real world. Finally, a place to park my 25 plus years of experience of working as a psychotherapist in the mental health field. And now, your host, me, the stress therapist, Sherry Flake. Hey, beautiful people. Okay, so today we're going to be talking about disappointment and disappointment blows. I think we can all agree disappointment is a huge drag, but it's very tricky. As a therapist, I have seen disappointment work wonders in people's lives. Like, you can actually utilize it to make your life better at the same time acknowledging that it's a total waste of time and that you don't need it at all. I know it sounds crazy. It's totally out there. It's both things. It's wonderful and horrible. And I'm going to show you just how to get all of the benefits and leave behind all the crappy feels. Okay? Ready? So this is why it's tricky. We need disappointment in our lives in order to learn, in order to grow, in order to make changes in our business and personal lives, in order to get rid of crappy boyfriends and maybe get a little pickier about who we're going to hang out with. It's important that we have it because it's kind of an emotional guidance system, much like many emotions are, right? And it gives us an idea of steering us. Are we in alignment with our purpose? Because when we're in alignment with our true purpose, we feel good, and when we're not, it feels bad. Now, that may simplify it a little bit too much for you, but I'm going to break it down. The reason why we need disappointment is because of resilience, okay? We do need it in order to do all of those beautiful things the way I can prove to you the bottom line, which is that we really do need disappointment to be good people, is right here. No one wants to be around someone who's never been disappointed, okay? So that's why, as hard as it is and as much as it breaks your heart into, I totally get it.

Cheri Flake: Because I'm a mom too, we have.

Cheri Flake: To allow our kids to experience disappointment. It is horrible to watch. It's awful. I mean, I don't even know. The other day, my boy asked me for shoes that were $145. I'm like, dude, I don't even have shoes that are $145. What are you thinking? Absolutely not. And he was crushed. I mean, this kid sincerely thought that that was an option. I mean, that right there is my fault altogether and a whole other issue. But he was crushed, and, I mean, it was about something so material, so dumb, it was about a thing. It wasn't even about, like, when I watch him get bummed when he loses a tennis match or when someone at school has disappointed him. Someone tricked him the other day into doing their math homework. It was their math homework and not his. I don't know how that went down. That seems very confusing to me and very suspicious, but it was about shoes, you know what I'm saying? And he was so disappointed. He was completely crushed, and it was so hard for me to watch that. And, like, I mean, come on, as an outsider looking in, you're like, please, kid. I mean, come on, please. So he's disappointed. Big whoop, you know what I mean? But it's important that he sits through that, that he experiences what it's like to be disappointed. It really doesn't matter what the subject matter is and that he's able to get through it because it builds resiliency. It gives him confidence that he can get through any time, that he's really, really, really upset or emoting in a way that is difficult. Right? And when we get through that on our own, we are better. We are better. We learn that we can get through hard times. I'm definitely making quote marks right now, okay? Because this is a first world, like, on top elitist problem, okay? And believe me, I recognize that. But that's why it's such a good example, because to my boy at the time, it was major. He was super sad, and now he's got to come up with a plan on how he's going to afford them and how he's going to earn money in order to contribute to these shoes that he really wants that I think are a complete waste of money. But anyway, he's doing problem solving. He's planning. He's learning all of these life skills just to get these dumb shoes, right? And he wouldn't be doing any of those things if I went and bought them for him. And a lot of times I would see individuals who talk about their kids struggling in high school and that they need medications to get through high school and get through the stress and anxiety of high school. And I get it. There's a lot of stress and anxiety in high school, but part of it is learning how to get through it on your own, learning those skills, those coping skills, and facing absolutely horrific awful like, high school is rough. It's hard. I mean, you're trying to figure out who you are, what you're going to wear, who you're going to be, who you're going to hang out with, what you want to do. There's a thousand things going on, and your brain is not fully developed to handle all of these types of decisions, and it's overwhelming, and there's a lot of emoting going on. But if you can get your kids and yourself to get through a tough time, your brain remembers it and rewards you. I mean, you have those skills forever now, and you know how to get through something tough on your own, and that is an amazing feeling. Okay, now let's talk about the flip side, disappointment. It's a huge waste of time. Yes, it is. It's a huge waste of time. What]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51686935Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:39:45 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessDisappointment is a drag. It literally means that you didn’t get your way. The kicker is, we need disappointment in order to grow, become better and basically, become a good person. People who have never been disappointed before are well, jerks. So,...
In this episode we will learn:
~Why we need disappointment to become better people
~Why, at the same time, disappointment is a total waste of time
~How to stay open, and get past the crappy feels of disappointment and move onto the good stuff
~Om Shanti ~ A Meditation for Peace

Love the show? Please review and rate Stress Therapy here: https://lovethepodcast.com/StressTherapy

Quotes:
“We need disappointment to build resilience. When you can get through something difficult, your brain remembers and rewards you.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

“Disappointed? Consider yourself lucky. No one wants to be around someone who has never been disappointed.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Books, ideas, people, websites mentioned in this episode:
Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself By Michael Singer https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1963638.The_Untethered_Soul

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at...]]>2027attention,depressed,disappointment,guided,management,meditate,meditation,michael,mood,om,peace,relief,resilience,retreat,shanti,singer,stress,therapist,therapy,yogafalse454fullThe Benefits of Meditation That Will ASTOUND Youhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-benefits-of-meditation-that-will-astound-you--51613336
In this episode we will learn:
~The benefits of meditation that you’ve never heard before
~How to think about meditation so benefits actually motivate you to start AND keep it up
~The Saw Meditation

Quotes:
“No one can predict how meditation will change you…but it absolutely will.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

“I see teaching as many people as I possibly can how to meditate regularly an ethical obligation. It’s simple to learn, it’s free and the benefits are astounding.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Books, ideas, people, websites mentioned in this episode:
Change Or Die: The Three Keys To Change At Work and Life by Alan Deutchman https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51369.Change_or_Die
Venerable Pannavati at Heartwood Refuge https://heartwoodrefuge.org
Meditation Benefit and studies Taken from Emma Seppälä, Ph.D.blog and liveanddare.com
Also, writings from Kelly McGonigal, PhD, Dan Siegel, MD, Deepak Chopra, MD and Dr. Joe Dispenza
Benefits to meditation: Cheri on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044

Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation retreats and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, go to my website and jump on my mailer so, you don't stress or miss one thing!

Time Stamps/Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the benefits of meditation
00:37 Trailer
01:21 Thinking about meditation differently to help motivate you
03:38 Meditation as a preventative measure
06:41 Listener instructions on how to use these benefits for your own personal gain
07:24 The benefits of meditation
08:03 Specific benefits of meditation listed
12:58 Surprising benefits private and subjective benefits of meditation
16:43 Meditation as a private matter
18:47 Connect with Cheri tell her your personal meditation story
21:24 Introduction to The Saw Meditation
24:44 Binaural Beats (alpha)
32:52 The Saw Meditation Out
34:52 Closing Remarks
35:50: Outro]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51613336Tue, 18 Oct 2022 22:29:04 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessThe benefits of meditation are everywhere right now…everyone is talking about how meditation can change you for the better but what about you? How can meditation change your life specifically? This is what we will dive into today. Meditation is about...
In this episode we will learn:
~The benefits of meditation that you’ve never heard before
~How to think about meditation so benefits actually motivate you to start AND keep it up
~The Saw Meditation

Quotes:
“No one can predict how meditation will change you…but it absolutely will.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

“I see teaching as many people as I possibly can how to meditate regularly an ethical obligation. It’s simple to learn, it’s free and the benefits are astounding.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Books, ideas, people, websites mentioned in this episode:
Change Or Die: The Three Keys To Change At Work and Life by Alan Deutchman https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51369.Change_or_Die
Venerable Pannavati at Heartwood Refuge https://heartwoodrefuge.org
Meditation Benefit and studies Taken from Emma Seppälä, Ph.D.blog and liveanddare.com
Also, writings from Kelly McGonigal, PhD, Dan Siegel, MD, Deepak Chopra, MD and Dr. Joe Dispenza
Benefits to meditation: Cheri on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044

Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestresstherapist

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from...]]>2222anxiety,attention,beats,benefits,binaural,calm,change,deficit,depression,guided,health,meditate,meditation,peace,retreat,stress,therapist,thoughts,worry,yogafalse453fullDecision Making Stress: A Simple Solution That Workshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/decision-making-stress-a-simple-solution-that-works--51539679
In this episode we will learn:
~A handy brain model to assist us in understanding how the brain works
~Why decision making in particular in the brain is delayed until our mid-twenties
~How meditation helps in making our brains more advanced
~Vipassana Meditation

Quotes:
“Meditation is practicing on focusing…hanging in there, begin tough and resiliency. And that is the name of the game! There really is nothing better for you. Meditation is about as good for you as water and you deserve a good long drink.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Books, ideas, people, websites mentioned in this episode:
Dan Siegel’s Handy Brain Model via YouTube
The Whole Brain Child: The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles, and Help Your Family Thrive by Dan Siegel, MD https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10353369-the-whole-brain-child?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=GzIDNaUqXg&rank=1

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, go to my website and jump on my mailer so, you don't stress or miss one thing!

Time Stamps/Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to brain anatomy
01:41 Dan Siegel’s Handy Brain Model
05:15 Pre-frontal cortex in decision making
07:50 How to strengthen the decision-making part of your brain
08:23 How meditation helps
10:31 Decision-Making help for kids
11:15 Practicing focus vs. distraction
14:55 Introduction to Vipassana Meditation
18:27 Binaural Beats (alpha)
26:43 Guided Meditation Out
28:05 Closing Remarks
28:49 Outro]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51539679Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:40:40 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessDecision making can be super stressful. We make thousands of decisions each day. Being distracted and anxious only adds to decision making fatigue and worry. Today, we learn a bit of brain anatomy to help us along in making the decision-making part of...
In this episode we will learn:
~A handy brain model to assist us in understanding how the brain works
~Why decision making in particular in the brain is delayed until our mid-twenties
~How meditation helps in making our brains more advanced
~Vipassana Meditation

Quotes:
“Meditation is practicing on focusing…hanging in there, begin tough and resiliency. And that is the name of the game! There really is nothing better for you. Meditation is about as good for you as water and you deserve a good long drink.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Books, ideas, people, websites mentioned in this episode:
Dan Siegel’s Handy Brain Model via YouTube
The Whole Brain Child: The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles, and Help Your Family Thrive by Dan Siegel, MD https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10353369-the-whole-brain-child?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=GzIDNaUqXg&rank=1

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, go to my website and jump on my mailer so, you don't stress or miss one thing!

Time Stamps/Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to brain anatomy
01:41 Dan...]]>1803add,anxiety,beats,binaural,brain,decision-making,depression,focus,handy,learn,meditate,meditation,model,prefrontal,self-help,siegel,stress,therapist,threapy,yogafalse452fullLearn How To Speak Your Brain's Language for Anxiety Reliefhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learn-how-to-speak-your-brain-s-language-for-anxiety-relief--51470771
In this episode we will learn:
~Why talking to yourself is a lot like talking to a baby
~The difference between the downstairs brain and the upstairs brain and why this matters
~How to become BRAINlingual, that is, learn the language of the brain so you tell your brain directly in it’s own tongue to relax and peace out
~How Guided Meditation can help

Quotes:
“The part of your brain that needs to hear that there is nothing to stress out about doesn’t even understand English! You need to learn the language of your brain so you can speak directly to it and your body when you are stressed out.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

“Saying to yourself or someone else, “Relax! Calm Down!” Never works…in fact, it makes things worse…instead, what if I told you to think of the last time you were in awe of nature…bring yourself there…what message have you sent to your brain now?” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Books, ideas, people, websites mentioned in this episode:
Resources for Resilience https://resourcesforresilience.com
Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation by Dan Siegel https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6315775-mindsight?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_8
The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van der Kolk, MD: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18693771-the-body-keeps-the-score?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4bRPAPvdmj&rank=1

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044

Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, go to my website and jump on my mailer so, you don't stress or miss one thing!

Time Stamps/Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Becoming BRAIN-lingual
01:40 What babies and brains have in common
03:45 DOS (downstairs) part of your brain vs. Macbook 2022 (upstairs) part of your brain
06:20 Where do our thoughts come from?
09:15 Why telling someone to calm down doesn’t work
10:40 How to relax by speaking sensations: the language of your brain
13:05 Present moment thinking and how it helps you become Brainlingual
15:58 Guided meditation with Cheri Flake
30:30 Closing remarks
32:16 Outro]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51470771Tue, 04 Oct 2022 22:50:04 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIt’s alarming but important to know that the part of your brain that is in charge of your stress outs and anxiety doesn’t understand English, so it really doesn’t matter what you say to yourself. It won’t work. Instead, we’ll learn the language that...
In this episode we will learn:
~Why talking to yourself is a lot like talking to a baby
~The difference between the downstairs brain and the upstairs brain and why this matters
~How to become BRAINlingual, that is, learn the language of the brain so you tell your brain directly in it’s own tongue to relax and peace out
~How Guided Meditation can help

Quotes:
“The part of your brain that needs to hear that there is nothing to stress out about doesn’t even understand English! You need to learn the language of your brain so you can speak directly to it and your body when you are stressed out.” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

“Saying to yourself or someone else, “Relax! Calm Down!” Never works…in fact, it makes things worse…instead, what if I told you to think of the last time you were in awe of nature…bring yourself there…what message have you sent to your brain now?” -Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW

Books, ideas, people, websites mentioned in this episode:
Resources for Resilience https://resourcesforresilience.com
Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation by Dan Siegel https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6315775-mindsight?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_8
The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van der Kolk, MD: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18693771-the-body-keeps-the-score?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4bRPAPvdmj&rank=1

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044

Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, go to my website and jump on my mailer so, you don't stress or miss one thing!

Time Stamps/Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Becoming BRAIN-lingual
01:40 What babies and brains have in common
03:45 DOS (downstairs) part of your brain vs. Macbook 2022 (upstairs) part of your brain
06:20...]]>2009anxiety,bessel,brain,calm,cortex,depression,language,learn,meditate,meditation,panic,peace,pre-frontal,relax,resilience,siegel,stress,vanderkolk,worry,yogafalse451fullBe Nice To Yourself...And Everything Changeshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-nice-to-yourself-and-everything-changes--51399208
In this episode we will learn:
~Why talking to ourselves kindly helps our mood
~Why berating yourself never ever works
~How to talk to yourself in a kind way (even if you think it’s cheesy!)
~The mantra Om Namah Shivaya

Quotes:
“Be as nice to you as you would be to your bestie.” -Cheri Augustine Flake

‘Listening to what you say to your dog, that is what you would like to hear…and what do we say to our dog? What does everyone say to their dog? You are so GOOD!” -Cheri Augustine Flake

Books, ideas, people, websites mentioned in this episode:
The Self-esteem Companion by Matthew McKay https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/277819.The_Self_Esteem_Companion?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=AxZyMo4BF4&rank=1

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044

Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, go to my website and jump on my mailer so, you don't stress or miss one thing!

Time Stamps/Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to a TRUE and kind greeting!
3:20 Deciphering who is talking to you and why being mean to yourself doesn’t work
4:50 Truth IS kindness. Talk to yourself like your bestie or dog!
7:03 Emotion behind words and why they matter.
10:13 Meditation om namah shivaya
15:24 Binaural beats
23:05 Guide out of meditation
25:15 Closing remarks
26:04 Outro]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51399208Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:53:34 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessSometimes we stress ourselves out by talking to ourselves so unkindly and the kicker is…we might not even be aware that we are doing it! Learn how to replace that self-defeating voice in your head with some positivity and kindness only because it’s...
In this episode we will learn:
~Why talking to ourselves kindly helps our mood
~Why berating yourself never ever works
~How to talk to yourself in a kind way (even if you think it’s cheesy!)
~The mantra Om Namah Shivaya

Quotes:
“Be as nice to you as you would be to your bestie.” -Cheri Augustine Flake

‘Listening to what you say to your dog, that is what you would like to hear…and what do we say to our dog? What does everyone say to their dog? You are so GOOD!” -Cheri Augustine Flake

Books, ideas, people, websites mentioned in this episode:
The Self-esteem Companion by Matthew McKay https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/277819.The_Self_Esteem_Companion?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=AxZyMo4BF4&rank=1

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044

Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/

https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/
to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, go to my website and jump on my mailer so, you don't stress or miss one thing!

Time Stamps/Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to a TRUE and kind greeting!
3:20 Deciphering who is talking to you and why being mean to yourself doesn’t work
4:50 Truth IS kindness. Talk to yourself like your bestie or dog!
7:03 Emotion behind words and why they matter.
10:13 Meditation om namah shivaya
15:24 Binaural beats
23:05 Guide out of meditation
25:15 Closing remarks
26:04 Outro]]>1628anxiety,brain,calm,dan,depression,dog,hack,language,learn,meditate,meditation,namah,om,relief,self-care,self-talk,shivaya,siegel,stress,yogafalse450fullIt All Goes By So Fast! Or Does It? How To Slow It Down, Have More & Stress Lesshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-all-goes-by-so-fast-or-does-it-how-to-slow-it-down-have-more-stress-less--51327486
In this episode we will learn:
~Three theories on why it seems that time passes faster with age
~Methods on how to get time to slow down a bit and why this is important
~How being present can help you enjoy more, miss less and get better at stress
~How Meditation can help
~Counting meditation

Books, ideas, people, websites mentioned in this episode:
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How To Lose Your Mind And Create A New One by Dr. Joe Dispenza
Wherever You Go There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation For Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14096.Wherever_You_Go_There_You_Are?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=dgYjB6gQVr&rank=1

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, go to my website and jump on my mailer so, you don't stress or miss one thing!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51327486Tue, 20 Sep 2022 22:43:01 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessWhy is it that the older we get, the faster time passes? Every year, quicker than the last! Feeling like time is passing us by means we are missing out and getting even more stressed. Let’s learn how to s-l-o-w things down, live in the Now and stop...
In this episode we will learn:
~Three theories on why it seems that time passes faster with age
~Methods on how to get time to slow down a bit and why this is important
~How being present can help you enjoy more, miss less and get better at stress
~How Meditation can help
~Counting meditation

Books, ideas, people, websites mentioned in this episode:
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How To Lose Your Mind And Create A New One by Dr. Joe Dispenza
Wherever You Go There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation For Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14096.Wherever_You_Go_There_You_Are?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=dgYjB6gQVr&rank=1

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, go to my website and jump on my mailer so, you don't stress or miss one thing!]]>1778atlanta,breath,calm,dispenza,dyer,fast,health,kabat-zinn,meditate,meditation,mindfulness,namah,om,peace,relief,stress,sugar,therapist,time,yogafalse449fullEasy Anxiety Hack: Stop Fortune Telling & Mind Reading!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/easy-anxiety-hack-stop-fortune-telling-mind-reading--51245191
In this episode we will learn:
~What anxiety actually is and how this definition can help us avoid it
~What the Fortune Telling cognitive distortion is and how it makes us anxious
~How Mind Reading not only doesn’t work but keeps us down
~How to do the work, listen to our thoughts and how to get the upper hand and change them

Quotes:
“Just because it’s familiar to you, doesn’t mean it’s who you are…familiarity does not equal personality trait!” -Cheri Flake

“If anxiety is simply looking to the future with negative thoughts and predictions, why not look to the future and think, “Things have a way of working out perfectly,” or “Everything is going to be just fine.” -Cheri Flake

Books, ideas, people, websites mentioned in this episode:
Here’s the parable that I conveyed somewhat poorly during this episode: http://www.drmarlo.com/dr-marlo-speaks/maybe-so-maybe-not-well-see/

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, go to my website and jump on my mailer so, you don't stress or miss one thing!

Time Stamps/Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to cognitive distortions fortune telling and mind reading
01:30 Intro to anxiety
03:25 understanding fortune telling
5:45 accessing good or bad predictions and conclusions
07:10 understanding mind reading
0 8:18 raking story on retreat a lesson in mind reading
09:23 the lesson in being silent and listening to your thoughts
12:45 switching thoughts around to feel good
14:07 meditation ohm shanti
18:20 binaural beats
26:46 meditation conclusion
28:43 don’t own anxiety
30:41 closing contact info]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51245191Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:17:41 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessAnxiety is exhausting and seems unavoidable. Not true! Anxiety is largely negative thoughts about the future that may manifest as physical symptoms and eventually cause dis-ease. Mind Reading and Fortune Telling are common tough distortions that are...
In this episode we will learn:
~What anxiety actually is and how this definition can help us avoid it
~What the Fortune Telling cognitive distortion is and how it makes us anxious
~How Mind Reading not only doesn’t work but keeps us down
~How to do the work, listen to our thoughts and how to get the upper hand and change them

Quotes:
“Just because it’s familiar to you, doesn’t mean it’s who you are…familiarity does not equal personality trait!” -Cheri Flake

“If anxiety is simply looking to the future with negative thoughts and predictions, why not look to the future and think, “Things have a way of working out perfectly,” or “Everything is going to be just fine.” -Cheri Flake

Books, ideas, people, websites mentioned in this episode:
Here’s the parable that I conveyed somewhat poorly during this episode: http://www.drmarlo.com/dr-marlo-speaks/maybe-so-maybe-not-well-see/

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, go to my website and jump on my mailer so, you don't stress or miss one thing!

Time Stamps/Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to cognitive distortions fortune telling and mind reading
01:30 Intro to anxiety
03:25 understanding fortune telling
5:45 accessing good or bad predictions and conclusions
07:10 understanding mind reading
0 8:18 raking story on retreat a lesson in mind reading
09:23 the lesson in being silent and listening to your thoughts
12:45 switching thoughts around to feel good
14:07 meditation ohm shanti
18:20 binaural beats
26:46 meditation conclusion
28:43 don’t own anxiety
30:41 closing contact info]]>1901binaural,brain,calm,cbt,cognitive,distortions,funny,habits,happier,health,humor,meditate,meditation,peace,retreats,self-care,stress,therapist,therapy,thoughtsfalse448fullThe Secret to Confidence: How To Avoid The Comparison Trap!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-to-confidence-how-to-avoid-the-comparison-trap--51167689
In this episode we will learn:
~What the comparison trap is and how to avoid it
~How the comparison trap wreaks havoc on our confidence level
~The difference between confidence and arrogant
~How “shoulds” and “oughts” can both hurt and help us

Quotes: "True confidence comes from knowing not that you are better off than other people, but with respect to value, you're exactly the same as everyone else...so, you might as well be yourself!"

Books, ideas, people, websites mentioned in this episode:
Wayne Dyer, Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/389763.Change_Your_Thoughts_Change_Your_Life?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=nmZrif69fA&rank=1
Louise Hay, You Can Heal Your Life
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/129603.You_Can_Heal_Your_Life?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=9U30oPJCYm&rank=1

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, go to my website and jump on my mailer so, you don't stress or miss one thing!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51167689Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:59:36 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessHey, beautiful people! Confidence seems tricky, but today I am going to show you how very simple confidence can be…it’s mostly related to this comparison trap that we seem to fall in time and time again (especially when we’re on social media!). Let’s...
In this episode we will learn:
~What the comparison trap is and how to avoid it
~How the comparison trap wreaks havoc on our confidence level
~The difference between confidence and arrogant
~How “shoulds” and “oughts” can both hurt and help us

Quotes: "True confidence comes from knowing not that you are better off than other people, but with respect to value, you're exactly the same as everyone else...so, you might as well be yourself!"

Books, ideas, people, websites mentioned in this episode:
Wayne Dyer, Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/389763.Change_Your_Thoughts_Change_Your_Life?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=nmZrif69fA&rank=1
Louise Hay, You Can Heal Your Life
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/129603.You_Can_Heal_Your_Life?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=9U30oPJCYm&rank=1

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, go to my website and jump on my mailer so, you don't stress or miss one thing!]]>1707cbt,change,cognitive,comparison,confidence,confident,dyer,habit,healthy,louise,media,meditation,mudra,peace,sitali,social,stress,therapy,thoughts,yogafalsefullYour New Mantra: "It's Easy And I Like It!"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-new-mantra-it-s-easy-and-i-like-it--51074252
It's season 4, on Stress Therapy 101. So, settle in and listen up…because your stress therapy session is about to begin… right…now!

In this podcast, we will learn:
How to resist excuses and negative thoughts with your new mantra
The basics of cognitive therapy and why your new mantra actually works in helping you feel better
How to embrace, practice and live our new mantra, "It's easy and I like it!"

Quotes:
"If you can manipulate the way that you're thinking about things, it's going to change how you feel about things...it's going to change how you react and live in this world."- Cheri

"If we think something enough we believe it to be true, whether it's true or not! So, let’s take control over what we are thinking...Let’s take control now, and decide that it’s easy and I like it!" - Cheri

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, go to my website and jump on my mailer so, you don't stress or miss one thing!

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:25 How to resist defaulting to excuses
03:01 Why is Cognitive Therapy effective?
05:50 Our new mantra, "It's easy and I like it"
12:28 Take our beautiful mantra and let's meditate!
26:49 Post meditation
28:12 My song about my personal journey in creating the life I want "Joy"
28:28 The next episodes of Stress Therapy

Joy by 13 Stories
https://open.spotify.com/track/28gcvkVn2xw4XjbKGKBs25?si=ddb84f4486e644d0&nd=1

Joy

I take my joy straight up every day…

Bliss is simply what I want
I'm not doing, but I'm done
Change the way you look at things
and it all falls in place

Dig two graves or forgiveness
I choose peace instead of this
You go on about nothin’
While you’re missing what there is…
Es no sobre “getting”
Es sobre “letting”

I take my joy straight up every day

Chorus:
Milkshake
Chocolate covered hard-ache
Dig my own religion
Live like a magician
Take my mind from noisy
To what I find rosy
It’s none of my business what you think so…

I take my joy straight up every day

I walk down a different street
Do not go right back to sleep
I’m your violet incense
I’ve learned I can make grass grow
I know like I know like I know like I know

I take my joy straight up every day

Don’t die with music still in you
Inside my mind God is blue
When I’m 500 years old
I’ll still be thanking you
Open to everything
Attached to nothing

I take my joy straight up every day]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51074252Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:00:03 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessHey, beautiful people! What if you were able to look at the things in your life that were super boring, really hard, or just miserable, and honestly say to yourself and truly believe it ~ "It's easy and I like it!"? I'm going to show you how today on...
It's season 4, on Stress Therapy 101. So, settle in and listen up…because your stress therapy session is about to begin… right…now!

In this podcast, we will learn:
How to resist excuses and negative thoughts with your new mantra
The basics of cognitive therapy and why your new mantra actually works in helping you feel better
How to embrace, practice and live our new mantra, "It's easy and I like it!"

Quotes:
"If you can manipulate the way that you're thinking about things, it's going to change how you feel about things...it's going to change how you react and live in this world."- Cheri

"If we think something enough we believe it to be true, whether it's true or not! So, let’s take control over what we are thinking...Let’s take control now, and decide that it’s easy and I like it!" - Cheri

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.

Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads:
Cheri Augustine Flake (Author of Honey Do to Honey DONE!)

Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, go to my website and jump on my mailer so, you don't stress or miss one thing!

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:25 How to resist defaulting to excuses
03:01 Why is Cognitive Therapy effective?
05:50 Our new mantra, "It's easy and I like it"
12:28 Take our beautiful mantra and let's meditate!
26:49 Post meditation
28:12 My song about my personal journey in creating the life I want "Joy"
28:28 The next episodes of Stress Therapy

Joy by 13 Stories
1966falsefullThe Science (And TRUTH) Behind "What You Think About, You Bring About!"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-science-and-truth-behind-what-you-think-about-you-bring-about--51006577
In this podcast, we will learn:
The brain science that explains why we are able to create our own personal reality.
Why our brains are wired up to bring you what your attention is on.
How to clarify what you want vs. what you don't want.
How to meditate "on" something you want in your life.

Resources Mentioned:
The Placemat Exercise Placemat Exercise for Prosperity
https://prosperity-abounds.com/articles/placemat-exercise-for-prosperity
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15814383-e-squared?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=mNkH7W3KPG&rank=1
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/190115.Sacred_Contracts?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=xheB5vUN5g&rank=2

Joy by 13 Stories
https://open.spotify.com/track/28gcvkVn2xw4XjbKGKBs25?si=ddb84f4486e644d0&nd=1

Quotes
"Thinking about what we want will eventually become true. And it doesn't work in the way that you think it's going to work. You have to have some emotion behind it. You have to believe that it's true." - Cheri

Your brain thinks you're thinking about what you want, not what you don't want. Your brain thinks you're thinking about what you want, and that's what it's bringing into your awareness." - Cheri

Buy My Book!
Honey Do to Honey DONE! A Simple System for A Productive and Happy Household with Absolutely No More Nagging!
Check it here: https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stresstherapy
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
Link: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Want Cheri to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
Link: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Follow Cheri on GoodReads:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Join Cheri on her next retreat!
Mountain Retreat -> https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
Beach Retreat -> https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

A word from Cheri:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, go to my website and jump on my mailer so, you don't stress or miss one thing!

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:52 What you think about is what you bring about
03:29 Your 2000 bits and what this means to your brain
07:52 The physiology behind your thoughts came from our ancestors
10:13 Distinguishing between what you want and what you don't want
16:19 Getting clear on what you want in your life
18:40 Exercises and homework for clarity
23:51 Let’s meditate on what you want!
40:36 post-meditation
45:01 Outro]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51006577Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:40:41 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessHey, beautiful people. Have you ever heard anyone say, "What you think about, you bring about!"? Yeah, right. Is that even true? Absolutely! Today I'm going to show you the science behind this idea and, not only why it's true, but how to get it to...
In this podcast, we will learn:
The brain science that explains why we are able to create our own personal reality.
Why our brains are wired up to bring you what your attention is on.
How to clarify what you want vs. what you don't want.
How to meditate "on" something you want in your life.

Resources Mentioned:
The Placemat Exercise Placemat Exercise for Prosperity
https://prosperity-abounds.com/articles/placemat-exercise-for-prosperity
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15814383-e-squared?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=mNkH7W3KPG&rank=1
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/190115.Sacred_Contracts?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=xheB5vUN5g&rank=2

Joy by 13 Stories
https://open.spotify.com/track/28gcvkVn2xw4XjbKGKBs25?si=ddb84f4486e644d0&nd=1

Quotes
"Thinking about what we want will eventually become true. And it doesn't work in the way that you think it's going to work. You have to have some emotion behind it. You have to believe that it's true." - Cheri

Your brain thinks you're thinking about what you want, not what you don't want. Your brain thinks you're thinking about what you want, and that's what it's bringing into your awareness." - Cheri

Buy My Book!
Honey Do to Honey DONE! A Simple System for A Productive and Happy Household with Absolutely No More Nagging!
Check it here: https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stresstherapy
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com

Stay in touch with Cheri and sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
Link: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Want Cheri to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link:
Link: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Follow Cheri on GoodReads:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Join Cheri on her...]]>2738falsefullThe Secret On How To Easily Change "Bad Stress" Into "Good Stress"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-on-how-to-easily-change-bad-stress-into-good-stress--50918644
In this podcast, we will learn:
The different type of stress
How to take control of our bad stress and make it all good stress
The importance of the body, your posture and positioning in handling stress

Quotes
“We absolutely have the power to control our stress responses…way more than we think!”- Cheri

“You can bring the mood that you want if you put your body in the position in which it experiences that emotion.” - Cheri

“I believe Henry Ford said that If you want to be ambitious, pretend to be ambitious, and soon you find that you’re quite ambitious. This implies that if we put ourselves in a position that we want, then we will feel that experience, the emotion that we desire…it brings the real thing right to you.” - Cheri

Buy My Book!
Honey Do to Honey DONE! A Simple System for A Productive and Happy Household with Absolutely No More Nagging!
Check it here: https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

The Host for this podcast
Cheri Augustine Flake
The Stress Therapist and Author
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stresstherapy
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com

Stay in touch with me, sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
Link: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Want me to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link
Link: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

You can follow me on GoodReads
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Join me on my next retreat!
Mountain Retreat -> https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
Beach Retreat -> https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Words from Our Host
Feeling good after our stress therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to Ilovetherapy.com to find out about meditation in yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, jump on my mailer so you don't stress or miss one thing until our next session.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Different type of stress
03:57 Tweaking our thoughts and bodies to handle stress
06:53 A case study about controlling your mood
08:39 Changing your posture/position
16:41 Meditating in a posture that implicates attention
18:25 Let’s meditate!
30:55 Post-meditate
31:59 Outro]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50918644Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:25:01 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessHey, beautiful people! Did you know that not all stress is the same? There's good stress and bad stress. So, how can you turn bad stress into good stress? Is this even possible? Yes! And today I'm going to show you how on Stress Therapy. So, settle in...
In this podcast, we will learn:
The different type of stress
How to take control of our bad stress and make it all good stress
The importance of the body, your posture and positioning in handling stress

Quotes
“We absolutely have the power to control our stress responses…way more than we think!”- Cheri

“You can bring the mood that you want if you put your body in the position in which it experiences that emotion.” - Cheri

“I believe Henry Ford said that If you want to be ambitious, pretend to be ambitious, and soon you find that you’re quite ambitious. This implies that if we put ourselves in a position that we want, then we will feel that experience, the emotion that we desire…it brings the real thing right to you.” - Cheri

Buy My Book!
Honey Do to Honey DONE! A Simple System for A Productive and Happy Household with Absolutely No More Nagging!
Check it here: https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

The Host for this podcast
Cheri Augustine Flake
The Stress Therapist and Author
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stresstherapy
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com

Stay in touch with me, sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter:
Link: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Want me to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go to this link
Link: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

You can follow me on GoodReads
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Join me on my next retreat!
Mountain Retreat -> https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
Beach Retreat -> https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Words from Our Host
Feeling good after our stress therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to Ilovetherapy.com to find out about meditation in yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, jump on my mailer so you don't stress or miss one thing until our next session.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Different type of stress
03:57 Tweaking our thoughts and bodies to handle stress
06:53 A case study about controlling your mood
08:39 Changing your posture/position
16:41 Meditating in a posture that implicates attention
18:25 Let’s meditate!
30:55 Post-meditate
31:59 Outro]]>1955falsefullChanging The Way You Think About Stress Could SAVE Your Life!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/changing-the-way-you-think-about-stress-could-save-your-life--50882368
In this podcast, we will learn:
Why how you think about stress could save your life
How exactly to change the way you think about stress
The importance of balancing stressors and caregiving roles
How to use the mantra, Moksha in our meditation together

Books Mentioned in the Episode:
The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/316675/the-upside-of-stress-by-kelly-mcgonigal/

Quotes:
"People who reported that they'd had experienced a lot of stress in the last year but had no such belief that stress was affecting their health in a negative way, were the least likely group of participants to be dead eight years later. This means our thoughts about stress are killing us and stress may be associated with longevity." - Cheri on University of Madison's stress study via K. McGonigol's book, The Upside of Stress

"We need to think differently about stress and get better at stress...not get rid of it, not manage it, but get better at it. And especially get better at how we're thinking about stress." - Cheri

"People who report moderate levels of stress have a healthier brain." - Cheri

"The idea is that it’s okay when stress comes in...Stress is part of living. It is one of the things that makes us wonderful. Stress is how you've overcome obstacles, it's the thing that has changed you and made you who you are today." - Cheri

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stresstherapy
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com

Join me on my next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Stay in touch with me! Sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Want me to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia, click here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.

Follow me on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy My Book: Honey Do to Honey DONE! A Simple System for A Productive and Happy Household with Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

Words from Our Host:
Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me. The Stress Therapist on social media and you can always go to www.ilovetherapy.com to find out about meditation and yoga retreats and other offerings that I have there. Do you live in Georgia? Are you ready to be one of my clients? Go to my website to find out how you can sign up for a free consultation with me. But at the very least, jump on my mailer so you don't stress or miss one thing until our next Stress Therapy session!

Chapters
00:00 Show Intro
00:46 Episode Intro
01:12 Kelly McGonigal
03:07 Stress can help with longevity
07:03 Removing negative thoughts
09:32 Why balance is important
11:41 Overthinking keeps you in a bad mood
13:34 Thinking differently
15:27 Stress is a part of living
17:39 Let’s meditate!
31:06 Post Meditation
32:22 Outro]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50882368Thu, 11 Aug 2022 03:34:48 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessA fresh season of Stress Therapy begins today...Season four! It's time to learn just how to get better at stress and start living our best lives...NOW. If you think stress may be affecting your health in a negative way, it's imperative that you don't...
In this podcast, we will learn:
Why how you think about stress could save your life
How exactly to change the way you think about stress
The importance of balancing stressors and caregiving roles
How to use the mantra, Moksha in our meditation together

Books Mentioned in the Episode:
The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigal - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/316675/the-upside-of-stress-by-kelly-mcgonigal/

Quotes:
"People who reported that they'd had experienced a lot of stress in the last year but had no such belief that stress was affecting their health in a negative way, were the least likely group of participants to be dead eight years later. This means our thoughts about stress are killing us and stress may be associated with longevity." - Cheri on University of Madison's stress study via K. McGonigol's book, The Upside of Stress

"We need to think differently about stress and get better at stress...not get rid of it, not manage it, but get better at it. And especially get better at how we're thinking about stress." - Cheri

"People who report moderate levels of stress have a healthier brain." - Cheri

"The idea is that it’s okay when stress comes in...Stress is part of living. It is one of the things that makes us wonderful. Stress is how you've overcome obstacles, it's the thing that has changed you and made you who you are today." - Cheri

The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-augustine-flake-719b044
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stresstherapy
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com

Join me on my next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Stay in touch with me! Sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Want me to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia, click here: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.

Follow me on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy My Book: Honey Do to Honey DONE! A Simple System for A Productive and Happy Household with Absolutely No More Nagging! 2036falsefullStress Therapy Trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stress-therapy-trailer--50728555
Do you feel like you've tried all the things? Or, want to but you just aren’t sure how to get all those stress relievers into your life for real and for good?

It’s time to start…living…NOW!

Meet The Stress Therapist, Cheri Augustine Flake!

Cheri is absolutely unlike any therapist, meditation teacher or hypnotherapist you have ever encountered. Hailed as the The Stress Therapist and fondly, "Dolly Parton meets the Dalai Lama," in a fun, humorous way, you'll learn not only how to meditate and keep it up, but also practical tips on how to get better at stress, stay motivated and focused so you can work on creating healthy habits and happy living!

With Cheri, you’ll learn proven clinical methods (like meditation!) to help with any stress-related problem ~ Anxiety, attention and focus difficulties, sleep trouble, excessive worry, emotional eating, the list goes on and on…Plus, Cheri’s approach is accessible, practical, doable and sometimes even a bit out there but still get the job done for stressed out people that are willing to finally try what actually works ~ in therapy and in their day to day living in the real world.

Stress Therapy listeners benefit from all of the clients that have sat on Cheri’s psychotherapy couch, the workshop attendees that have sat in her audiences at seminars and the numerous participants that have come to Cheri’s meditation and yoga retreats over the past 25 years! This is not a head nod with platitudes! This is real clinical guidance, with real results, in real time for real people….just like you.

The research is out...the science is clear...the benefits of meditation are astounding, life changing and spill over into almost every aspect of our lives in a positive way. Sooooo, why aren't we all doing it daily? Sometimes? At all??

Cheri Flake understands why...meditation eludes us, it seems intimidating, hard and even strange sometimes. Unbelievably, our brains are actually wired up to avoid making meditation (especially!) a new healthy habit that lasts.

This podcast is filled with tried and true methods so you can begin winning all of those private battles in your head and finally start reaping all of the amazing benefits a regular meditation practice can bring into your life and in such a short time!
Cheri will show you what works, why it works and most importantly how to get it all to work for you and how to keep it up, so you have new healthy habits that last a lifetime and help you become the best you ever!

You deserve this, believe me it’s time…

So, have a seat and listen up because here comes The Stress Therapist! Your Stress Therapy session is about to begin…right NOW!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook Linkedin Website YouTube
Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away with a new, solid daily meditation practice with benefits that last a lifetime! OR Register for sweet, peaceful meditation and yoga beach retreat on Jekyll Island seaside right off the coast of Georgia.
Want Cheri Flake to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia go here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation
Follow Cheri Flake on GoodReads Buy Cheri's book: Honey Do To Honey DONE! A Simple System For A Productive And Happy Household With Absolutely No More Nagging!
A word from your host, Cheri Flake, LCSW: Feeling good after our Stress Therapy session? Awesome. Check out the show notes to connect with me, The Stress Therapist on social media or go to www.iLoveTherapy.com to find out about meditation classes & meditation and yoga retreats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50728555Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:43:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessAre you stressed out? Overwhelmed? Over tired? Or, just… over…it? Do you feel like you've tried all the things? Or, want to but you just aren’t sure how to get all those stress relievers into your life for real and for good? It’s time to...
Do you feel like you've tried all the things? Or, want to but you just aren’t sure how to get all those stress relievers into your life for real and for good?

It’s time to start…living…NOW!

Meet The Stress Therapist, Cheri Augustine Flake!

Cheri is absolutely unlike any therapist, meditation teacher or hypnotherapist you have ever encountered. Hailed as the The Stress Therapist and fondly, "Dolly Parton meets the Dalai Lama," in a fun, humorous way, you'll learn not only how to meditate and keep it up, but also practical tips on how to get better at stress, stay motivated and focused so you can work on creating healthy habits and happy living!

With Cheri, you’ll learn proven clinical methods (like meditation!) to help with any stress-related problem ~ Anxiety, attention and focus difficulties, sleep trouble, excessive worry, emotional eating, the list goes on and on…Plus, Cheri’s approach is accessible, practical, doable and sometimes even a bit out there but still get the job done for stressed out people that are willing to finally try what actually works ~ in therapy and in their day to day living in the real world.

Stress Therapy listeners benefit from all of the clients that have sat on Cheri’s psychotherapy couch, the workshop attendees that have sat in her audiences at seminars and the numerous participants that have come to Cheri’s meditation and yoga retreats over the past 25 years! This is not a head nod with platitudes! This is real clinical guidance, with real results, in real time for real people….just like you.

The research is out...the science is clear...the benefits of meditation are astounding, life changing and spill over into almost every aspect of our lives in a positive way. Sooooo, why aren't we all doing it daily? Sometimes? At all??

Cheri Flake understands why...meditation eludes us, it seems intimidating, hard and even strange sometimes. Unbelievably, our brains are actually wired up to avoid making meditation (especially!) a new healthy habit that lasts.

This podcast is filled with tried and true methods so you can begin winning all of those private battles in your head and finally start reaping all of the amazing benefits a regular meditation practice can bring into your life and in such a short time!
Cheri will show you what works, why it works and most importantly how to get it all to work for you and how to keep it up, so you have new healthy habits that last a lifetime and help you become the best you ever!

You deserve this, believe me it’s time…

So, have a seat and listen up because here comes The Stress Therapist! Your Stress Therapy session is about to begin…right NOW!

Stay in touch with Cheri and be a part of the Stress Therapy Community!
Twitter: @stresstherapy
Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook Linkedin Website YouTube
Join Cheri Flake on her next retreat!
Register for a meditation and yoga retreat in the gorgeous Georgia Mountains and walk away...]]>110adhd,anxiety,binauralbeats,calm,davidji,goals,healthyliving,learnhowtomeditate,meditate,meditation,meditationwtf,mentalhealth,peace,relaxation,stress,stresshack,stressmanagement,stressrelief,therapy,yogafalsetrailerMaking Change More Comfortable And Less Stressfulhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-change-more-comfortable-and-less-stressful--50776742
Today, you'll learn just why change is so hard (even if it's "good change!") and how to make it easier, more beneficial and way less stressful.

Here is a book I mentioned:

Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life by Wayne Dyer
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4473.A_Prayer_for_Owen_Meany?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=0g1LCnvgll&rank=1

And another:

You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/129603.You_Can_Heal_Your_Life?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=8C2PGU7w2R&rank=1

Join me on my next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Stay in touch with md, sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Want Me to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia, click here https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.

Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
Twitter: @stresstherapy

Follow me on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy My Book: Honey Do to Honey DONE! A Simple System for A Productive and Happy Household with Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50776742Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:00:02 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessMy podcast got a makeover! Welcome to Stress Therapy! A podcast about getting better at stress for people living in the real world. Yes, things have changed a bit, but for the better. Today, you'll learn just why change is so hard (even if it's...
Today, you'll learn just why change is so hard (even if it's "good change!") and how to make it easier, more beneficial and way less stressful.

Here is a book I mentioned:

Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life by Wayne Dyer
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4473.A_Prayer_for_Owen_Meany?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=0g1LCnvgll&rank=1

And another:

You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/129603.You_Can_Heal_Your_Life?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=8C2PGU7w2R&rank=1

Join me on my next retreat!
https://thestresstherapist.com/retreats/
https://thestresstherapist.com/beach-retreats/

Stay in touch with md, sign up for The Stress Therapist's Newsletter: https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/

Want Me to be your therapist? If you live in Georgia, click here https://thestresstherapist.com/contact/ to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.

Instagram: @thestresstherapist
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheriaugustineflake
Website: https://thestresstherapist.com/
Twitter: @stresstherapy

Follow me on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15903117.Cheri_Augustine_Flake

Buy My Book: Honey Do to Honey DONE! A Simple System for A Productive and Happy Household with Absolutely No More Nagging! https://www.amazon.com/Honey-DONE-Productive-Household-Absolutely/dp/0997950919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8]]>1564falsefullIs Summer Messing With Your Healthy Habit? Here's How To Get Back On Track FAST!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-summer-messing-with-your-healthy-habit-here-s-how-to-get-back-on-track-fast--50635168This is Season #: Let's Meditate Anyway!: Motivational Insights By A seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>fc5c2c36-470c-4d6a-a5ab-a6678d424e8cTue, 12 Jul 2022 18:32:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessKeeping up with any new, healthy habit can be rough in the summer when your schedule is off. Throw in traveling and it all seems to fly right out the window! Here are a few tips to get back on track fast! This is Season #: Let's Meditate Anyway!:...This is Season #: Let's Meditate Anyway!: Motivational Insights By A seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>1210falsefullShort On Time? Me Too! How To Meditate Anyway!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-on-time-me-too-how-to-meditate-anyway--50635343
Season 3: Let's Meditate Anyway! Motivation Insights By A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>99502595-7aad-4f5b-9cfb-4762349b6adfTue, 28 Jun 2022 14:34:24 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessSometimes we just don't have the time to meditate...So, how do we get the job done? Today, we are going to show up anyway...Even if you're on vacation, even if you've never been so busy, or if you just don't feel like it! Season 3: Let's Meditate...
Season 3: Let's Meditate Anyway! Motivation Insights By A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>946falsefull3 Simple Motivation Tricks That Will Keep You Coming Back For More!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-simple-motivation-tricks-that-will-keep-you-coming-back-for-more--50635204Getting motivated is relatively easy. Staying motivated as a whole other thing. Today I'm going to go over my 3 simple tricks on how to get and stay motivated for the long-haul so you're meditating regularly, keeping it up and working on getting meditation (or any new behavior!) a solid habit that lasts a lifetime.

It’s season 3: Let’s Meditate Anyway! Motivational Insights By A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>26cd64d5-c1db-4cb5-b570-a3c3335e075cThu, 23 Jun 2022 00:25:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessMotivation seems a bit mysterious…First, it’s there…then, out of nowhere your get up and go, got up and went! What happened? Getting motivated is relatively easy. Staying motivated as a whole other thing. Today I'm going to go over my 3 simple tricks...Getting motivated is relatively easy. Staying motivated as a whole other thing. Today I'm going to go over my 3 simple tricks on how to get and stay motivated for the long-haul so you're meditating regularly, keeping it up and working on getting meditation (or any new behavior!) a solid habit that lasts a lifetime.

It’s season 3: Let’s Meditate Anyway! Motivational Insights By A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>1851falsefullWhat It's REALLY Like On A Meditation Retreat And Why You Need To Book One Nowhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-it-s-really-like-on-a-meditation-retreat-and-why-you-need-to-book-one-now--50635318
This retreat was quite immersive and intensive, but not scary, not weird and perfectly accessible to all. Get an idea of what it’s like to retreat with me and other teachers and book your own retreat with a bit more confidence on how to retreat just right, and just for you.]]>6b70b85c-a5f6-4f30-8abc-6f351814923cWed, 15 Jun 2022 02:26:06 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessI am just coming back from a short, weekend meditation retreat that I ran with the lovely Cindy Dollar, an Iyengar teacher from Asheville, North Carolina. Today, I am filled with some excellent reminders as to why retreats are so important to your...
This retreat was quite immersive and intensive, but not scary, not weird and perfectly accessible to all. Get an idea of what it’s like to retreat with me and other teachers and book your own retreat with a bit more confidence on how to retreat just right, and just for you.]]>2134falsefullMeditate Like A BOSS With Binaural Beats!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditate-like-a-boss-with-binaural-beats--50635239This is episode 10 of my 12 week season: Let's Meditate Anyway! Motivational Insights By A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>0ff5759f-4657-4acc-9e4d-7ce6d46c84b0Tue, 07 Jun 2022 23:45:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessHave you ever tried binaural beats? A lot of people use them to focus or to help with sleep but many people don't know that binaural beats are also really helpful for meditation. Today, I am going to tell you a bit about how and why they work and then...This is episode 10 of my 12 week season: Let's Meditate Anyway! Motivational Insights By A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>1745falsefullUsing Technology To Find Inner Peacehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/using-technology-to-find-inner-peace--50635235
This is episode 9 of my 12 week series: Let's Meditate Anyway! Motivational Insights By A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>921d498f-c131-4a5e-a7cb-fd13bd9b4937Wed, 01 Jun 2022 02:35:07 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessTechnology seems to be a barrier to inner peace as we are essentially practicing being distracted all day everyday with our phones. So, how can we use our devices to help us find inner peace? Today I will show you how to actually use that little...
This is episode 9 of my 12 week series: Let's Meditate Anyway! Motivational Insights By A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>2122falsefullProcrastination & Meditation: How to Get Job Done!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/procrastination-meditation-how-to-get-job-done--50635272
This is episode 8 of my 12 week season: Let's Meditate Anyway! Motivational Insights By A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>5a931a98-79b9-4d09-b9c8-d4652f46b98fWed, 25 May 2022 01:38:28 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessThere are a couple of super simple procrastination tips that most people don't know about that can help you get started on whatever you are blowing off AND help you get the job done! Surprisingly, procrastination has little to do with motivation...at...
This is episode 8 of my 12 week season: Let's Meditate Anyway! Motivational Insights By A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>1717falsefullMeditation & Perfectionism: How Stillness Can Help With The Perfect Problemhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-perfectionism-how-stillness-can-help-with-the-perfect-problem--50635273
The perfect problem can also leave you frozen and contributing to the procrastination problem (we will cover that next week!)

One thing to remember is that you are already perfect just the way you were made so maybe the focus needs to be on becoming who you already are...little by little...just a little bit better than you used to be. And after a while, you're a LOT better.

This is episode 7 of my 12 week season: Let's Meditate Anyway! Motivational Insights By A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates!]]>3ce8de97-80d4-424b-9319-75cec3126e03Tue, 17 May 2022 22:52:15 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessPerfectionism is impossible to live up to because we keep changing the rules no matter how well we do or try. Perfectionism leads to chronic disappointment and a loud inner critic. The anxiety around perfectionism is real but meditation can help! The...
The perfect problem can also leave you frozen and contributing to the procrastination problem (we will cover that next week!)

One thing to remember is that you are already perfect just the way you were made so maybe the focus needs to be on becoming who you already are...little by little...just a little bit better than you used to be. And after a while, you're a LOT better.

This is episode 7 of my 12 week season: Let's Meditate Anyway! Motivational Insights By A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates!]]>1980falsefullMeditation...WTF?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-wtf--50635265My name is Cheri Augustine Flake and I'm The Stress Therapist. I've been working in the Metro Atlanta mental health community for over 25 years. I teach people how to get better at stress, stop procrastinating, and stay motivated while we work on healthy habits like meditation and happy living.
Meditation is about as good for you was water! And I want you to have this! I can teach you not only what to do exactly when you're meditating but had to get this beautiful practice into your life with regularity so you too can finally reap the benefits that this sacred practice has to offer.
What you get is meditation for people living in the real world.

Let’s explore together: Meditation...WTF?]]>393f4bca-3313-44c3-a2fd-5f6eeee6de61Mon, 16 May 2022 22:45:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessMeditation is the new IT thing…Less stress sounds good, your doctor recommends it and the end of a yoga class always feels so close so good! But what exactly are you supposed to be doing? Clearing your head?? Yeah, right! And how are you supposed to...My name is Cheri Augustine Flake and I'm The Stress Therapist. I've been working in the Metro Atlanta mental health community for over 25 years. I teach people how to get better at stress, stop procrastinating, and stay motivated while we work on healthy habits like meditation and happy living.
Meditation is about as good for you was water! And I want you to have this! I can teach you not only what to do exactly when you're meditating but had to get this beautiful practice into your life with regularity so you too can finally reap the benefits that this sacred practice has to offer.
What you get is meditation for people living in the real world.

Let’s explore together: Meditation...WTF?]]>64falsefullMeditation & Communication: Conflict Resolution & Having Hard Conversationshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-communication-conflict-resolution-having-hard-conversations--50635244
Meditators look inward, get still and have to listen and face ourselves. What you get from the experience betters yourself. Now, let's work on our relationships too.

This is episode 6 of my 12 week series: Let's Meditate Anyway! Motivational Insights By A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>f2405961-ea52-4ad2-b2eb-f4b276762d10Wed, 11 May 2022 01:45:52 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessToday's guest is psychotherapist, Keith Wilson author of Constructive Conflict: Building Something Good Out of All Those Arguments and The Road to Reconciliation: A Comprehensive Guide to Peace When Relationships Go Bad. As a therapist, I can tell you...
Meditators look inward, get still and have to listen and face ourselves. What you get from the experience betters yourself. Now, let's work on our relationships too.

This is episode 6 of my 12 week series: Let's Meditate Anyway! Motivational Insights By A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>2499falsefullMeditate & Decide: Who Are You Gonna Be?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditate-decide-who-are-you-gonna-be--50635293Because you are meditating on the reg, your brain is undergoing all of these lovely changes and this is having a profound effect on YOU. So, while you're noticing that you have the upper hand on what you think, how you react and how you behave in general, who are you gonna be??

This is episode 5 of season 3: Let's Meditate Anyway! Motivational Insights by A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>c488379f-6a10-444c-9a28-046fa3d05364Tue, 03 May 2022 16:30:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessThere is no doubt about it, meditation changes you. Affirmations are a great way to make changes in your life, but have you ever considered when is the best time for affirmations? Because you are meditating on the reg, your brain is undergoing all of...Because you are meditating on the reg, your brain is undergoing all of these lovely changes and this is having a profound effect on YOU. So, while you're noticing that you have the upper hand on what you think, how you react and how you behave in general, who are you gonna be??

This is episode 5 of season 3: Let's Meditate Anyway! Motivational Insights by A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>1369falsefullMeditation & Your Power: I WILLpower & I WON'Tpowerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-your-power-i-willpower-i-won-tpower--50635234
This is episode 4 of my Season 3: Let's Meditate Anyway! Motivational Insights by A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>6776fe65-f403-42db-93ea-6ef8c156a41bTue, 26 Apr 2022 16:40:53 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessMeditation strengthens your willpower by actually changing your brain. Today, I am going to give you some homework to strengthen your powers even more! Then, we will meditate using a mantra that my daughter (at three years old!) will chant for you so...
This is episode 4 of my Season 3: Let's Meditate Anyway! Motivational Insights by A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>1399falsefullMeditation And Concentration: The Cure for Attention Problemshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-and-concentration-the-cure-for-attention-problems--50635276
Help! I need to be able to concentrate, clear my head, stay focused (insert other attention complaints here!) in order to meditate! Not true. In fact, meditation is honing the skill of concentration and this means even the most scatterbrained of all of us can learn how to concentrate and focus better and the best news is, the more you practice, the better you get! Your brain actually changes when you meditate. It strengthens the part of your brain that is responsible for attention and other analytical parts of your brain. So, here are some baby steps if you're new to the practice and some refreshers if you've been around for a while. It's all so good for your brain!]]>1b6863ac-2d57-4c72-b3a0-0b88ec04ff9cTue, 19 Apr 2022 21:02:16 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessSadly, many people who need meditation in their lives in order to help with inattention and concentration problems, will never find their way to the practice because they find meditation, the actual cure for these problems, so very difficult. It seems...
Help! I need to be able to concentrate, clear my head, stay focused (insert other attention complaints here!) in order to meditate! Not true. In fact, meditation is honing the skill of concentration and this means even the most scatterbrained of all of us can learn how to concentrate and focus better and the best news is, the more you practice, the better you get! Your brain actually changes when you meditate. It strengthens the part of your brain that is responsible for attention and other analytical parts of your brain. So, here are some baby steps if you're new to the practice and some refreshers if you've been around for a while. It's all so good for your brain!]]>1891falsefullI'm POSITIVE This Meditation Will Fill You to the Top With Gratitudehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-m-positive-this-meditation-will-fill-you-to-the-top-with-gratitude--50635364
This is me putting my money where my mouth is… today, in the interest of full disclosure, I feel horrible. Yesterday I tested positive for Covid. Today, I am grateful that although I took all morning to get it together, I am well enough to show up for you! Maybe not perfectly, maybe for not as long as usual and certainly, this isn't me at my best, but it's me, right now and with super gratitude for my every breath.]]>0b482cc3-bcab-4b61-873d-1f6d9c874994Wed, 13 Apr 2022 20:26:17 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessCOVID BLOWS! But, let's meditate anyway! This is me putting my money where my mouth is… today, in the interest of full disclosure, I feel horrible. Yesterday I tested positive for Covid. Today, I am grateful that although I took all morning to get...
This is me putting my money where my mouth is… today, in the interest of full disclosure, I feel horrible. Yesterday I tested positive for Covid. Today, I am grateful that although I took all morning to get it together, I am well enough to show up for you! Maybe not perfectly, maybe for not as long as usual and certainly, this isn't me at my best, but it's me, right now and with super gratitude for my every breath.]]>903falsefullMeditation for Peacehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-for-peace--50635403Today we meditate for peace. Peace for ourselves, our families, our communities, our nation, and certainly, we meditate for global peace.

Nothing feels better the meditating on and for peace.

It's Season 3! Meditate Anyway!: Motivational Insights and Meditations with A Season Therapist Who Meditates]]>1ec3910c-58f2-4c89-9001-9c4b1a263584Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessI am traveling this week so we will not have a lesson together but we will certainly, meditate anyway! Today we meditate for peace. Peace for ourselves, our families, our communities, our nation, and certainly, we meditate for global peace. Nothing...Today we meditate for peace. Peace for ourselves, our families, our communities, our nation, and certainly, we meditate for global peace.

Nothing feels better the meditating on and for peace.

It's Season 3! Meditate Anyway!: Motivational Insights and Meditations with A Season Therapist Who Meditates]]>975falsefullLet's Meditate Anyway! The BEST Reason to Meditate Every Damn Day!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-meditate-anyway-the-best-reason-to-meditate-every-damn-day--50635298
But, have you considered this? What is your reason TO go ahead and just get the job done? The psychic energy you are spending on finding excuses would be way better utilized in DOING the thing rather than finding a way to feel good about not doing it!

In your life, when you felt your very best was it when you found a valid reason to blow something off or when times were tough and you DID IT ANYWAY???

This is the kickoff to Season 3: Let's Meditate Anyway!: Motivational Insights by A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>31716a8b-f894-46ee-b634-14b2ea2d84c6Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:30:16 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessThere are LOADS of reasons not to meditate. Just like with any new, healthy habit, you can come up with thousands of reasons each day to avoid it, blow it off or just forget about it. You might "Need a break" or" deserve some time off," you can color...
But, have you considered this? What is your reason TO go ahead and just get the job done? The psychic energy you are spending on finding excuses would be way better utilized in DOING the thing rather than finding a way to feel good about not doing it!

In your life, when you felt your very best was it when you found a valid reason to blow something off or when times were tough and you DID IT ANYWAY???

This is the kickoff to Season 3: Let's Meditate Anyway!: Motivational Insights by A Seasoned Therapist Who Meditates]]>1154falsefulldavidji: Meditation Wisdom & Simple Tools To Get & Keep You Meditating!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/davidji-meditation-wisdom-simple-tools-to-get-keep-you-meditating--50635321davidji is a world renowned teacher, recording artist, meditation master and award winning author. Today, he will share his wisdom both professional and personal on how and why to meditate and also how to make meditation a consistent daily habit.
davidji is famous for his simple and practical tools to start and keep up a meditation practice. 16 seconds to bliss and RPM are only a couple of the techniques we cover.
Meditate with The Stress Therapist and davidji today!
It's the big finale of my 12 week series~ Week 12! Making Meditation Habitual: How to Build A Daily Practice That Lasts A Lifetime!]]>108fbe5f-12d6-4845-98e8-610af9f49ecaTue, 22 Mar 2022 21:00:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, Mindfulnessdavidji, named last week in USA Today as 1 of the top 5 Meditation teachers to follow in 2022 is our guest today! davidji is a world renowned teacher, recording artist, meditation master and award winning author. Today, he will share his wisdom both...davidji is a world renowned teacher, recording artist, meditation master and award winning author. Today, he will share his wisdom both professional and personal on how and why to meditate and also how to make meditation a consistent daily habit.
davidji is famous for his simple and practical tools to start and keep up a meditation practice. 16 seconds to bliss and RPM are only a couple of the techniques we cover.
Meditate with The Stress Therapist and davidji today!
It's the big finale of my 12 week series~ Week 12! Making Meditation Habitual: How to Build A Daily Practice That Lasts A Lifetime!]]>2690falsefullA Daily Meditation Practice: Overcoming Excuses & Procrastinationhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-daily-meditation-practice-overcoming-excuses-procrastination--50635408Excuses are the arguments your ego gives YOU, the listener, in order to keep you stuck and not moving forward. When you explain an excuse out loud, you are repeating whatever argument your ego has put forth to convince you to NOT change and keep the status quo.
Let’s show up for the quickest meditation yet and prove that meditating at all is always better than putting it off or blowing it off!
This is week 11 of my 12 Week Series~ Making Meditation Habitual: How to Build A Daily Practice That Lasts A Lifetime!]]>d45b5b06-613b-40fa-b13c-4e6e8b8990e3Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:15:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessThe route to a successful, daily meditation practice is all in your head! This is my shortest podcast yet because the biggest excuse to not meditate is TIME…Your brain knows that you value it more than any other thing and so your ego uses it to talk...Excuses are the arguments your ego gives YOU, the listener, in order to keep you stuck and not moving forward. When you explain an excuse out loud, you are repeating whatever argument your ego has put forth to convince you to NOT change and keep the status quo.
Let’s show up for the quickest meditation yet and prove that meditating at all is always better than putting it off or blowing it off!
This is week 11 of my 12 Week Series~ Making Meditation Habitual: How to Build A Daily Practice That Lasts A Lifetime!]]>1235falsefullMeditation...What the Hell? The Psychology Behind Keeping it Up Or Giving It Uphttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-what-the-hell-the-psychology-behind-keeping-it-up-or-giving-it-up--50635348
This is week 10 of my 12 Week Series~Making Meditation Habitual: How to Build a Daily Meditation Practice That Lasts a Lifetime!]]>2b17a88e-4472-4063-a9b2-94307f8be564Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:52:14 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessThe "What the Hell Effect" is a very real psychological phenomena that can help you with meditation or any new healthy habit that you are trying to make a part of your every day living. Understanding where stops and starts, successes and failures, and...
This is week 10 of my 12 Week Series~Making Meditation Habitual: How to Build a Daily Meditation Practice That Lasts a Lifetime!]]>1742falsefullMeditation: Practical Ways to Make It A Habit that Lasts A Lifetime!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-practical-ways-to-make-it-a-habit-that-lasts-a-lifetime--50635300
Nobody meditates because it's easy, but you can do hard things! There are some clinical studies that can assist you while you're making this beautiful practice a part of your life and allowing so many benefits to find their way into your every day living. Meditation can be just finally something you do without stress procrastination or excuses...just another part of who you are and what you do each and every day.

This is week 9 of my 12 week series~ Making Meditation Habitual: How to Build A Daily Practice That Lasts A Lifetime!]]>2bdace30-6f96-4e33-b988-76a62909f2ffTue, 01 Mar 2022 19:56:54 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessJames Clear in his book, Atomic Habits gives us great insight into making meditation a habit that lasts. Wanting meditation to be habitual and actually creating a daily meditation habit are two entirely different things. Today, we look at the...
Nobody meditates because it's easy, but you can do hard things! There are some clinical studies that can assist you while you're making this beautiful practice a part of your life and allowing so many benefits to find their way into your every day living. Meditation can be just finally something you do without stress procrastination or excuses...just another part of who you are and what you do each and every day.

This is week 9 of my 12 week series~ Making Meditation Habitual: How to Build A Daily Practice That Lasts A Lifetime!]]>1839falsefullMeditation & Visualization: The Science Behind "You'll See It When You Believe It!"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditation-visualization-the-science-behind-you-ll-see-it-when-you-believe-it--50635345There are three specific and scientific reasons why you must not only be kind to yourself but also get a handle on what you are thinking all day long! I will share them with you today and hopefully get you feeling good about meditation or any other new healthy habit that you’re wanting in your life.
This is week 8 of my 12-week series ~ Making Meditation Habitual: how to build a daily practice that lasts a lifetime!]]>bf1eb6b1-6810-4d20-8732-a61346c51b6dTue, 22 Feb 2022 22:16:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessThoughts seem to be branded the bad guy in meditation but we can learn how to use thoughts to our advantage when we are creating any new habit, including a daily meditation practice. Thinking about how you think about meditation is definitely going to...There are three specific and scientific reasons why you must not only be kind to yourself but also get a handle on what you are thinking all day long! I will share them with you today and hopefully get you feeling good about meditation or any other new healthy habit that you’re wanting in your life.
This is week 8 of my 12-week series ~ Making Meditation Habitual: how to build a daily practice that lasts a lifetime!]]>2237falsefullLoving Meditation: How to Make Meditating Easierhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/loving-meditation-how-to-make-meditating-easier--50635325
Although, years ago on retreat, I learned from a Buddhist monk these three ways that our egos pull us out of meditation time and time again. It’s time to learn how to get past them and meditate anyway!

These hindrances have been the most helpful way to explain to my clients exactly what is going on in their mind when they want to just give up, walk away from their cushion and go on with their day.

It’s time to win those private battles in your head and realize that when you don’t meditate YOU don’t win, your ego does! Stop letting your ego trick you and get on the cushion so you can get to loving this practice!

Then, in honor of Valentine's Day, let's do a "Love Meditation" together. 🧡

This is week 7 of my 12-week series ~ Making Meditation Habitual: how to build a daily practice that lasts a lifetime!]]>5cca3998-e159-40c0-85e6-3976dfb40647Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:27:51 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessLike any new habit, Learning how to meditate comes with its own obstacles. For the beginner, loving meditation, may seem tough! Although, years ago on retreat, I learned from a Buddhist monk these three ways that our egos pull us out of meditation...
Although, years ago on retreat, I learned from a Buddhist monk these three ways that our egos pull us out of meditation time and time again. It’s time to learn how to get past them and meditate anyway!

These hindrances have been the most helpful way to explain to my clients exactly what is going on in their mind when they want to just give up, walk away from their cushion and go on with their day.

It’s time to win those private battles in your head and realize that when you don’t meditate YOU don’t win, your ego does! Stop letting your ego trick you and get on the cushion so you can get to loving this practice!

Then, in honor of Valentine's Day, let's do a "Love Meditation" together. 🧡

This is week 7 of my 12-week series ~ Making Meditation Habitual: how to build a daily practice that lasts a lifetime!]]>2117falsefullWhy Is It SO Hard to Meditate EVERY SINGLE Day??https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-it-so-hard-to-meditate-every-single-day--50635288
Most people get wrapped up in thoughts and emotions and the next thing they know they are checking their email, unwrapping a piece of chocolate or have found some other distraction or dopamine rush to follow.

In a time of over-consumption and constant distraction with our phones and tablets and games and streaming and email and ugh, all of it, how can we make it to our cushions? Remember, while we allow our phones alone to constantly keep us actually rehearsing, practicing and getting better at inattention and distraction, meditation is actually the cure for both!

Psychoeducation regarding what is exactly going on in your brain is the way out and over to your cushion time and time again. Knowing exactly “who” is talking to you, how and when to listen and what exactly to do is the key in making meditation a habit that lasts.

This is week 6 of my 12-week series ~ Making Meditation Habitual: how to build a daily practice that lasts a lifetime!]]>7bc140b3-3398-4381-a5e4-48f034f0608cTue, 08 Feb 2022 18:13:35 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessProbably the most common complaint that I get about meditation is, “I Just Can’t Meditate.” It’s true that some people have great success with meditation right off the bat, but in my experience, this is really rare. Especially when we are talking...
Most people get wrapped up in thoughts and emotions and the next thing they know they are checking their email, unwrapping a piece of chocolate or have found some other distraction or dopamine rush to follow.

In a time of over-consumption and constant distraction with our phones and tablets and games and streaming and email and ugh, all of it, how can we make it to our cushions? Remember, while we allow our phones alone to constantly keep us actually rehearsing, practicing and getting better at inattention and distraction, meditation is actually the cure for both!

Psychoeducation regarding what is exactly going on in your brain is the way out and over to your cushion time and time again. Knowing exactly “who” is talking to you, how and when to listen and what exactly to do is the key in making meditation a habit that lasts.

This is week 6 of my 12-week series ~ Making Meditation Habitual: how to build a daily practice that lasts a lifetime!]]>2274falsefullHow Do Strange Meditation Props Help Me Meditate Every Day?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-strange-meditation-props-help-me-meditate-every-day--50635339
This is week 5 of my 12-week series ~ Making Meditation Habitual: how to build a daily practice that lasts a lifetime!]]>c917fcc9-04bd-45cd-a1ad-159d6b2cc48aTue, 01 Feb 2022 16:57:33 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessProps like crystals, incense, cushions, candles & mala beads can help make meditation a habit that lasts. What's up with all of these esoteric, crunchy things and how can they help your meditate daily? Today we will use these items (along a few tricks...
This is week 5 of my 12-week series ~ Making Meditation Habitual: how to build a daily practice that lasts a lifetime!]]>2258falsefullHow to Get and STAY Motivated to Meditate DAILY Part 2https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-and-stay-motivated-to-meditate-daily-part-2--50635295
This is week 4 of my 12-week series ~ Making Meditation Habitual: how to build a daily practice that lasts a lifetime!]]>449e63fb-27d9-4999-b405-cae906f38c1fTue, 25 Jan 2022 17:32:47 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessEverything you need to know to become a motivated BOSS meditating every single day! Feeling GOOD, inspired and motivated is the key to meditation habit that lasts...we'll recap these points. The last step and big secret to creating motivation all on...
This is week 4 of my 12-week series ~ Making Meditation Habitual: how to build a daily practice that lasts a lifetime!]]>1955falsefullHow to Get and STAY Motivated to Create Any New Healthy Habit (Like Meditation!) Part 1https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-and-stay-motivated-to-create-any-new-healthy-habit-like-meditation-part-1--50635338
This is week 3 of my 12-week series ~ Making Meditation Habitual: how to build a daily practice that lasts a lifetime!]]>ede5fb7b-6e4d-4a57-95d4-bacbb651edb8Tue, 18 Jan 2022 16:30:50 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessKnowing the difference between inspiration and motivation is key to learning how to create motivation all on your own and sustain it for the long haul. Other motivational truths like, “The Little By Little Mentality” will not only get you motivated...
This is week 3 of my 12-week series ~ Making Meditation Habitual: how to build a daily practice that lasts a lifetime!]]>1810falsefullThe One, Simple, Little Secret to Making Any Change A Reality? FEEL GOOD! But HOW??https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-one-simple-little-secret-to-making-any-change-a-reality-feel-good-but-how--50635349The bottom line? If meditation brings up all the good feels, you are more likely to do it. Period. So, how can we feel good about meditation when we may have tried it before and failed to keep up? It's time to learn how to make even thinking about meditation a positive experience and like you are "visiting an old friend" every single day! Is it possible that meditation can be something that fires us up and feels more like chocolate cake than push ups? YES! Let's DO This!

This is week 2 of my 12-week series ~ Making Meditation Habitual: how to build a daily practice that lasts a lifetime!]]>0e0b93d0-c806-4a45-ac1f-8f78da857336Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:18:26 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIf you want to make a meditation a new, healthy habit that lasts, you're going to have to feel really GOOD about it. But HOW? Introducing your new mantra, "It's EASY and LIKE it!" The bottom line? If meditation brings up all the good feels, you are...The bottom line? If meditation brings up all the good feels, you are more likely to do it. Period. So, how can we feel good about meditation when we may have tried it before and failed to keep up? It's time to learn how to make even thinking about meditation a positive experience and like you are "visiting an old friend" every single day! Is it possible that meditation can be something that fires us up and feels more like chocolate cake than push ups? YES! Let's DO This!

This is week 2 of my 12-week series ~ Making Meditation Habitual: how to build a daily practice that lasts a lifetime!]]>2253falsefullThe New Year's Resolutionist's Mistake and How to Avoid it So You Can Make Meditation A Habit That Lasts a Lifetime!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-year-s-resolutionist-s-mistake-and-how-to-avoid-it-so-you-can-make-meditation-a-habit-that-lasts-a-lifetime--50635368
This is the first episode of my 12-week series, Making Meditation Habitual: how to build a daily practice that lasts a lifetime!]]>bf674786-91d6-4240-8b3b-2ab3bb2f2311Tue, 04 Jan 2022 20:09:19 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessNew Year's Resolutions get a bad rap for a good reason~they are counterintuitive to how our brains actually work when trying to establish a new, heathy habit that lasts. Today, we learn what mistakes the typical New Year's Resolutionist makes and how...
This is the first episode of my 12-week series, Making Meditation Habitual: how to build a daily practice that lasts a lifetime!]]>2179falsefullJoy & Happiness ~ A Meditation on the New Year & How to Make 2022 the Best Year Yet!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/joy-happiness-a-meditation-on-the-new-year-how-to-make-2022-the-best-year-yet--50635382
Everybody just wants to be happy...but can we create happiness? YES. Let's meditate on a joyous new year! Together we'll learn how to create our own joy and happiness so we can make 2022 ~and beyond! ~ the best years yet!

This is an added BONUS week for my 8 Week Series ~ Stress Less, Meditate More! The Holiday Edition ~]]>8a5aded5-f33e-4ee3-b5c0-5bc6b29314b0Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:15:26 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessWayne Dyer said, “There is no way to happiness, Happiness IS the way.” A bit of Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Hypnotherapy & Guided Imagery will get us on the right track for a very happy year ahead! Everybody just wants to be happy...but can we create...
Everybody just wants to be happy...but can we create happiness? YES. Let's meditate on a joyous new year! Together we'll learn how to create our own joy and happiness so we can make 2022 ~and beyond! ~ the best years yet!

This is an added BONUS week for my 8 Week Series ~ Stress Less, Meditate More! The Holiday Edition ~]]>2439falsefullLove: Feeling it, Expressing it and Receiving it ~ A Loving Kindness Meditation for Christmashttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-feeling-it-expressing-it-and-receiving-it-a-loving-kindness-meditation-for-christmas--50635412
It's Week 8 in my 8 Week Series ~ Stress Less, Meditate More! The Holiday Edition]]>8f722ba6-a393-40ee-abf9-08d6600c124aTue, 21 Dec 2021 15:39:06 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessIt's Christmas time! Let's do a guided meditation on creating love. Whether you celebrate this holiday or not, love is in the air & it's the perfect time to meditate spending time in the unified field soaking up all the lovely love and spreading it...
It's Week 8 in my 8 Week Series ~ Stress Less, Meditate More! The Holiday Edition]]>1243falsefullStop Stressing! How to Have A Chill Holiday Season: A Meditation on Peace, Calm and Stillnesshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-stressing-how-to-have-a-chill-holiday-season-a-meditation-on-peace-calm-and-stillness--50635394
This is Week 7 in my 8 Week Series ~ Stress Less, Meditate More: The Holiday Edition]]>34972c7a-ccee-4eea-81da-ced4cb51af3aTue, 14 Dec 2021 18:50:29 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessPeace may not seem like a choice, especially this time of year but it IS a choice! Today we will meditate and learn just how to choose peace instead of the chaos and bring some calm to the hustle and bustle that surrounds us this time of year. This...
This is Week 7 in my 8 Week Series ~ Stress Less, Meditate More: The Holiday Edition]]>1964falsefullFaith and Trust: A Meditation on when to let go and keep the faith and when to take control and trust your ability to manifest your desires.https://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-and-trust-a-meditation-on-when-to-let-go-and-keep-the-faith-and-when-to-take-control-and-trust-your-ability-to-manifest-your-desires--50635359This is week 6 of my 8 Week Series ~ Stress Less, Meditate More: The Holiday Edition]]>84e030d5-09ac-47e1-8f44-e19a6f10345fTue, 07 Dec 2021 15:09:59 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessA Meditation on Faith and Trust...does the universe actually work FOR us? How can we guide our brains in a physiological way to bring us what we want and how can we possibly count on this?? This is week 6 of my 8 Week Series ~ Stress Less, Meditate...This is week 6 of my 8 Week Series ~ Stress Less, Meditate More: The Holiday Edition]]>2258falsefullBalance and Flexibility vs. Motivation and Willpower: A Meditation that Guarantees YOU are the Winner this Holiday Seasonhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/balance-and-flexibility-vs-motivation-and-willpower-a-meditation-that-guarantees-you-are-the-winner-this-holiday-season--50635380A balanced life is a healthy life, but how to achieve balance can be tricky and may surprisingly involve some flexibility. Sometimes we think we are stuck because of "who" we are, but it's important that we don't confuse "normal" with "familiar." We can all change and using inspiration, motivation and willpower strategically can be just the thing.
Understanding how your brain works when it is faced with a new healthy behavior that isn't habitual yet is the first step in understanding healthy habit creation and how this can contribute to balance your life. The difference between motivation and inspiration are covered and how to create motivation all on your own.
The Stress Tip today uses psychoeducation and knowing "who" is talking to you when you are having those private battles in your head help assure that you always come out as the winner. We use what we have learned from Judson Brewer Bessel van der Kolk and Kelly McGonigal to stay on course and resist persistent unhealthy behaviors and cravings that get in the way of our successes.
The meditation today will be different than what we've been doing...it's the "Saw" meditation and I learned it from one of my very favorite people on this Earth.
This is week 5 in my 8 Week Series ~Stress Less, Meditate More...The Holiday Edition~]]>cbc53e72-5464-4504-8f3d-32e20d77cec6Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:39:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessA Mediation on Balance during the holidays: Understanding Motivation, Inspiration and Willpower in creating a daily meditation practice and other healthy habits. A balanced life is a healthy life, but how to achieve balance can be tricky and may...A balanced life is a healthy life, but how to achieve balance can be tricky and may surprisingly involve some flexibility. Sometimes we think we are stuck because of "who" we are, but it's important that we don't confuse "normal" with "familiar." We can all change and using inspiration, motivation and willpower strategically can be just the thing.
Understanding how your brain works when it is faced with a new healthy behavior that isn't habitual yet is the first step in understanding healthy habit creation and how this can contribute to balance your life. The difference between motivation and inspiration are covered and how to create motivation all on your own.
The Stress Tip today uses psychoeducation and knowing "who" is talking to you when you are having those private battles in your head help assure that you always come out as the winner. We use what we have learned from Judson Brewer Bessel van der Kolk and Kelly McGonigal to stay on course and resist persistent unhealthy behaviors and cravings that get in the way of our successes.
The meditation today will be different than what we've been doing...it's the "Saw" meditation and I learned it from one of my very favorite people on this Earth.
This is week 5 in my 8 Week Series ~Stress Less, Meditate More...The Holiday Edition~]]>1871falsefullThank YOU! A Nod to Abundance Meditation and a completely different take on gratitude!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/thank-you-a-nod-to-abundance-meditation-and-a-completely-different-take-on-gratitude--50635297This is week 4 in my 8 Week Series: Stress Less, Meditate MORE! The Holiday Edition. A Gratitude Meditation.]]>521654ed-a18e-450a-ac37-e320eae645ceTue, 23 Nov 2021 12:36:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessHappy Thanksgiving, y’all! Today, it’s all about Gratitude, baby! Let’s luxuriate in our own abundance by giving thanks like a BOSS. A "Get Better At Stress" tip is a bit of a new take on being grateful using mindfulness and keeps the vibe on point....This is week 4 in my 8 Week Series: Stress Less, Meditate MORE! The Holiday Edition. A Gratitude Meditation.]]>1936falsefullA Generous Meditation in Light of the Giving Season!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-generous-meditation-in-light-of-the-giving-season--50635323This is Week 3 in my 8 Week Series: Stress Less, Meditate MORE! The Holiday Edition. Meditation on Generosity.]]>1657df7d-6205-488a-9593-de531cd73cbaTue, 16 Nov 2021 19:06:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessToday we explore Generosity and it's myriad definitions. If we can only give what we got, then how can we fill ourselves up? Plus, a "Get Better at Stress" tip sets this meditation off just right. This is Week 3 in my 8 Week Series: Stress Less,...This is Week 3 in my 8 Week Series: Stress Less, Meditate MORE! The Holiday Edition. Meditation on Generosity.]]>1597falsefullSetting Yourself Free...A Meditation on Forgivenesshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/setting-yourself-free-a-meditation-on-forgiveness--50635415Forgiveness is a biggie AND a toughie. What's cool is, if we do the work, we free ourselves. Forgiveness doesn't excuse someone else's behavior or diminish how we have been wronged. We forgive to make ourselves better, lighter, healthier and happier. And let's be real...it's probably fair to say that we all have someone that we need to forgive...and sometimes that very someone may be our own self.]]>e87e3ce1-7764-47d3-a265-4c7f87443718Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:08:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessMeditation on Forgiveness: Stress Less Meditate MORE! The Holiday Edition: 8 Week Series...Week 2: Exploring Forgiveness Forgiveness is a biggie AND a toughie. What's cool is, if we do the work, we free ourselves. Forgiveness doesn't excuse someone...Forgiveness is a biggie AND a toughie. What's cool is, if we do the work, we free ourselves. Forgiveness doesn't excuse someone else's behavior or diminish how we have been wronged. We forgive to make ourselves better, lighter, healthier and happier. And let's be real...it's probably fair to say that we all have someone that we need to forgive...and sometimes that very someone may be our own self.]]>2016falsefullPurposeful Meditation...What's it all for?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/purposeful-meditation-what-s-it-all-for--50635393Being in alignment with your purpose sounds lovely, but how to get there may seem tough. Today, we get a stress tip as well as meditate on the exploration of Purpose in the 1st week of my series of 8 ~ Stress Less, Meditate More the Holiday Edition.]]>52ac3a52-e9cd-46e0-b119-03ae883bb864Thu, 04 Nov 2021 14:22:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessStress Less, Meditate MORE! Holiday Edition: An 8 week series: Week 1: ~ Exploring My Purpose Being in alignment with your purpose sounds lovely, but how to get there may seem tough. Today, we get a stress tip as well as meditate on the exploration of...Being in alignment with your purpose sounds lovely, but how to get there may seem tough. Today, we get a stress tip as well as meditate on the exploration of Purpose in the 1st week of my series of 8 ~ Stress Less, Meditate More the Holiday Edition.]]>1727falsefullMaking your life (and meditation!) better with "The Four Agreements"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-your-life-and-meditation-better-with-the-four-agreements--506353867849bbd9-2df2-4c92-a570-668b56917963Mon, 18 Oct 2021 22:12:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessA meditation practice is more consistent and beneficial when it actually means something to you. Today we explore don Miguel Ruiz's book, "The Four Agreements" in a lovely guided meditation aimed at honing our day to day thoughts and behaviors and...2193falsefullMANTRA...Mantra...mantra...m...a...n...t...r...a...https://www.spreaker.com/episode/mantra-mantra-mantra-m-a-n-t-r-a--506353611c7ff906-3397-4fea-8c34-beac625310e9Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessWe think that there is only one of us, but there are definitely TWO of us...don't believe me? Every been sick of yourself? Or, have you ever had an argument with yourself?? Yeah. Must be two of you, right? There's you...and then there's this voice in...1513falsefull1, 2, 3...Here comes ME!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-2-3-here-comes-me--50635423Cheri's dog, Psyche even makes a special "appearance" on this episode. :)]]>12754c3e-446e-41c5-bb1e-e54b6bca9d27Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:00:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessWithout an app or a guide, how do you meditate? What do you do...exactly? In this episode, we learn how to meditate all on our own and with absolutely no guide, props, apps or assistance at all. Cheri teaches you just three simple jobs to keep you...Cheri's dog, Psyche even makes a special "appearance" on this episode. :)]]>1100falsefullReady? Set? Sit!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ready-set-sit--50635392It's time to start reaping all the benefits that meditation can bring to you so today, we simply get started and actually meditate together. No elusiveness, no dogma, no nothing but a short and simple practice to get you moving.
After this episode, you will actually BE a meditator and well on your way to making meditation a life-long healthy habit that lasts, simply and forever.
You deserve this...believe me...it's time. ❤️]]>a4fd0908-a10f-4805-bbd5-356307d34adcTue, 28 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0000Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, MindfulnessMeditation is the new “it” thing. Less stress sounds good. Your doctor recommends it. You’re sold. Now, where to start? The Buddhist’s temple? Eek…intimidating. A meditation class at your yoga studio? It’s an hour long! A book by a monk? They’re so...It's time to start reaping all the benefits that meditation can bring to you so today, we simply get started and actually meditate together. No elusiveness, no dogma, no nothing but a short and simple practice to get you moving.
After this episode, you will actually BE a meditator and well on your way to making meditation a life-long healthy habit that lasts, simply and forever.
You deserve this...believe me...it's time. ❤️]]>1155falsefull