Episodes

  • How to Use Affirmations to Reduce Anxiety and Stress

    How to Use Affirmations to Reduce Anxiety and Stress
    Jan 14 2025
    In this episode you discover how to use simple, effective affirmations to reduce anxiety and stress.
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    Suggested affirmations:

    "I release worry and embrance the peace within me."
    "I know I can handle whatever comes my way."
    "I am not my anxiety."
    "I choose to be calm in the face of uncertainity."
    "This feeling, this emotion, this situation is temporary. I will get through it. This too shall pass."
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    Resources:

    "Self-Affirmation Improves Problem-Solving under Stress". PubMed. National Library of Schience. Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3641050/

    "Self-affirmation activates brain systems associated with self-related processing and reward and is reinforced by future orientation". PubMed. National Library of Science. Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4814782/

    "Neural mechanisms of self-affirmation’s stress buffering effects". Oxford Academic. Link: https://academic.oup.com/scan/article/15/10/1086/5815969

    "The Science Of Affirmations: The Brain’s Response To Positive Thinking". MentalHealth.com. Link: https://www.mentalhealth.com/tools/science-of-affirmations

    "Benefits of Self-Affirmation". Carnegie Mellon University. Link: https://www.cmu.edu/homepage/health/2013/summer/benefits-of-self-affirmation.shtml
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    Host:

    Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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    Technical information:

    Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
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    Key words:

    stress, anxiety, meditation, calm, relaxation, stress response, relaxation response,
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    12 mins
  • Visualization for Aniety and Stress Relief - A Simple Technique to Reduce Anxiety and Stress Fast

    Visualization for Aniety and Stress Relief - A Simple Technique to Reduce Anxiety and Stress Fast
    Dec 26 2024
    In this episode you discover an easy, effective way to create calming visualizations that can neutralize anxiety and stress rapidly.
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    Host:

    Stehen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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    Technical information

    Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Audacity (click removal), Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro to include Generic profile. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8.
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    Key words:

    calm, peace, emotional_wellbeing, relaxation, relaxation_response,
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    10 mins
  • Your Brain on Meditation - Calming Anxiety, Stress, and Ehancing Happiness

    Your Brain on Meditation - Calming Anxiety, Stress, and Ehancing Happiness
    Dec 18 2024
    In this episode you discover how meditation changes your brain and creates a sense of calm, relaxation, and wellbeing. You'll also be lead through a step by step procedure for an easy to do mindful meditation.
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    Host:

    Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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    Technical information:

    Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Amadus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
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    Key words:

    stress, stress_release, relaxation, relaxation_response,
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    16 mins
  • Special Gifts for Loved Ones With Anxiety

    Special Gifts for Loved Ones With Anxiety
    Dec 11 2024
    In this episode you discover how to give the gift of soothing and calm for any and every loved ones who experience anxiety or chronic stress. These gift ideas all from "Happiful Magazine".

    Resources

    "9 special gift ideas for a loved one with anxiety". "Happiful.com". Link: https://happiful.com/9-special-gift-ideas-for-a-loved-one-with-anxiety

    "A step-by-step guide to making your own bath bomb". "Happiful.com". Link: https://happiful.com/a-step-by-step-guide-to-making-your-own-bath-bomb

    "Do weighted blankets help you sleep better? Here's what to know". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-weighted-blankets.html
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    Host:

    Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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    Technical information:

    Recorded with WavePad. Edits with Twisted Wave, Adobe Podcast, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: EV RE320.
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    Key words:

    anxiety, stress, stress_relief, relaxation, relaxation_response, calm, holidays, Christmas_gifts,
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    10 mins
  • Letting Go of Holiday Anxiety and Stress - Easily Done and Effective Methods

    Letting Go of Holiday Anxiety and Stress - Easily Done and Effective Methods
    Nov 27 2024
    In this episode you discover proven ways to let go of holiday stress and anxiety.
    In section one you'll learn two methods to help deal with social situations that can add to holiday stress. In section two, you'll discover three quick, easily done techniques to calm mind and body and restore emotional balance.
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    Host:

    Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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    Technical information:

    Recorded with Twisted Wave. Edits for second one done with Hush and Levelator. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Pro to include VEA plugin. Section 2 is from a previously released edpisode from the "One Minute to Stress Relief" podcast. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.
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    Key words:

    calm, emotional_wellbeing, relaxation, relaxation_response,
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    11 mins
  • High Blood Pressure and Stress - What to Know and Do

    High Blood Pressure and Stress - What to Know and Do
    Nov 3 2024
    In this episode you discover how and when stress can contribute to high blood pressure. You also learn easy to do ways to lower stress elevated blood pressure for enhanced heart health and emotional wellbeing.
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    Resources discussed in this episode:

    "High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)". "Mayo Clinic". Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc-20373410

    "Stress and High Blood Pressure: What's the Connection?". Mayo Clinic. Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/stress-and-high-blood-pressure/art-20044190
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    Host:

    Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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    Technical information:

    Recorded and inital edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro and Audacity. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8.
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    Key words:

    hypertension, stress, stress_relief, heart_health,
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    15 mins
  • Discover the 2-Word Technique For Anxiety and Stress Release

    Discover the 2-Word Technique For Anxiety and Stress Release
    Oct 23 2024
    In this episode you discover the "Two Word" technique to create rapid relief for anxiety and stress.
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    Host:

    Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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    Technical information:

    Recorded with Audacity. Edits with Twisted Wave, Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator, VEA, with final rendering in Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Neat King Bee.
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    Key words:

    stress, relaxation, calm, emotional_wellbeing,
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    6 mins
  • Release Anxiety and Stress With 2 Easy Breath Patterns

    Release Anxiety and Stress With 2 Easy Breath Patterns
    Oct 3 2024
    In this episode you discover how to apply two easy and effective breathing patterns to let go of anxiety, stress, and worry.
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    Host:

    Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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    Technical information:

    Recorded and initial edits done with Twisted Waves. Additional processing with Hush and Levelator. Final edits including VEA plug-in done with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8.
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    Key words:

    calm, relax, relaxation_response, emotional_balance, emotional_wellbeing,
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    9 mins