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Are people more stressed now then they are twenty years a go? Cover art photo provided by Daniel Olah on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@danesduet
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Hey! Email us at stressedout.podcast.1@gmail.com We would love to hear from you guys!!! Grab a snack, start your drive or cuddle up on the couch with a blanket, and enjoy, Love- J and Z
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Momma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X Women
Peggie Kirkland, Ph.D.; Certified Life Coach
Momma’s Motivational Messages is a podcast that encourages stressed Gen X women to put their needs first so they can better support their children and aging parents who depend on them for their care. The goal of this podcast is to provide strategies and tips that will inspire these women to be intentional about making self-care a priority. Most importantly, listeners will learn to do so before they have a mental, physical, psychological, spiritual, financial, social or professional crisis. S ...
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Does school stress you out?
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Welcome to Taking The Stress Out Of Sleep, with your host James Wilson, aka The Sleep Geek. James has helped hundreds of thousands of poor sleepers to sleep better - from Premier League footballers to celebrities; CEOs to shift workers in the NHS - and wants to help you get the best kip you can. In this podcast, James will explain the simple science behind sleep - and how it applies to you and your life. There's a lot of rubbish out there when it comes to sleep. What this show is all about i ...
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You don't have to let the joy of Christmas fade with the packing away of the decorations and the twinkling lights. In fact, it is important to keep the spirit of Christmas alive beyond December. PK offers three ways n which you can do this while transforming your life and the lives of others: Start a gratitude journal to keep you focused on all the…
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Often the poor sleep in a house can come from one person or animal and the sleep environment and routine they create causing everyone else to sleep poorly. They are a sleep dictator. I help you understand what one is, give examples of their behaviour and advice on how to address the issue. For more info on James’ work go to www.thesleepgeek.co.uk…
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The power of mindset: You might be rubbish at sleeping but you are world class at being tired
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I help you understand that genetically you might be a poor sleeper, but one of the most powerful answers to your sleep issues is changing the story you tell yourself around your sleep. I explain how you can can rest your mind when it comes to sleep, how to accept who you are as a sleeper, and how your ability to deal with tiredness is the superpowe…
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Falling asleep is quite easy, you just need to be relaxed and a little bit cooler, but actually doing this can be incredibly difficult. I explain how to create a pre-sleep routine that achieves this, what to do, what to watch, read and listen, along with a reminder to only go to bed if you are sleepy. For more info on James’ work go to www.thesleep…
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I explain what sleep type is, how to work yours out, and what sleep type means when it comes to your sleep. I also look at what happens if you're sharing a bed with someone who isn't the same sleep type. And I'll explain why it is about owls and larks and where we sit on the continuum between them, and why wolves, bears and dolphins are just not ne…
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One of the most common questions I get, but actually nobody sleeps right through the night. I explain why, and why waking in the night is not failure. I look at what might be triggering you waking up, how to drop off back to sleep, and how mindset is very important in dealing with waking in the night. For more info on James’ work go to www.thesleep…
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I can't give you a magic number on this, but I can help you understand that sleep need is about how much and how good your sleep was last night; how sleep need differs for every individual and can differ for each individual every night; why tracking your sleep doesn’t tell you if you have met your sleep need; and how to “track” your sleep in a way …
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Find out more about Taking the Stress Out of Sleep in our short podcast trailer.توسط James Wilson
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Have you ever had so many things going wrong in your life at the same time that it made you feel like there was nothing left to be grateful for? Well, I’m sure you’re not alone. We’ve all been there at one time or another, which is why it’s so important to learn how to start building a gratitude mindset. What’s a gratitude mindset? It is a state of…
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Ever had a nagging sense of emptiness that you just couldn’t seem to shake, a feeling like a hole in your soul? It may be because you need nourishment not just for your body, but for your soul. Today’s episode will give you several ways in which you can give your soul the nourishment it needs and deserves. Here are some of those recommendations: Sp…
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Have you ever been in a situation where you were pulled in so many directions that you began to feel as though you were burned to a crisp? That’s the situation in which neonatologist Susan Landers Berry, M.D. found herself after years of being in a high-pressure job while trying to balance her career with her family and home life. Unfortunately, Sh…
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The holidays are notorious for creating stress, as people try to manage their usual activities with the increased tasks that go along with celebrating the holidays, such as shopping for perfect gifts and making plans to entertain family. If you add being a perfectionist to the mix then you’ve got the perfect recipe for a stressful holiday. Addition…
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Learn To Love Yourself First: Critical Steps to To Maintaining Your Mental And Physical Health
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For many women, loving themselves first does not come naturally. In fact, many women have to learn to love themselves because they have been socialized to believe that putting their own needs first is a selfish act. As a result, many women put everyone’s needs before they own, always talking about their dreams and desires in the future saying thigh…
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Have you ever been in a situation in which you find yourself procrastinating, going around in circles, unable to accomplish what you have in mind, literally feeling stuck with no clear way out? In this episode of Momma's Motivational Messages, Becca Ribbing, author of The Clarity Journal and a Career Coach shares many nuggets about the dangers of s…
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Do you have stories inside of you that you would love to share as part of your legacy but no one has heard them because you don’t think of yourself as a writer? What would you say if I told you that by starting a journaling practice a few times a week you can learn to express yourself authentically, which can transform not only your own life but th…
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As humans, we all have a habit of collecting and accumulating clutter. Often, our cupboards are full of gadgets and accessories we don’t use anymore, and our closets are filled with items of clothing that either don’t fit anymore or no longer bring us joy when we see ourselves in them. Yet, we hang on to these items creating clutter that can cause …
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How To Fast-track Your Professional Growth Without Sacrificing Your Personal Happiness With Terry B. McDougall
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Let’s face it, being promoted to a supervisory position can be both exciting and daunting. On the one hand, you feel excited about having been recognized for your experience and expertise, on the other, you can have fears about leading others in a way that will optimize their talents to advance the company’s interests. Terry says that can be a real…
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Have you ever been in a situation where you feel deep in your heart that the life you're living is not the life you were meant to live? Well, that's where Avalaura Gaither found herself, in spite of the fact that she worked tirelessly in her dream profession, had a great income, drove a nice car and had a great family. So why did she find herself i…
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Getting a divorce can take a toll on your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health leaving you feeling broken and burnt out. The good news is that you can rebound from a life challenge such as this and start thriving again. In today’s episode of Momma's Motivational Messages, Kelly Foster discusses her road back to finding herself and livin…
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In this episode, Dr. Peggie Kirkland (PK) delves into the impact that negative self-talk has on women. According to PK, your internal dialogue frames the narrative messages that you tell yourselves over and over. This narrative has the ability to change your mood and more significantly, can lead to depression and anxiety; the more you do it, the mo…
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Over 50 And Living Boldly: Mature Women Are Redefining Their Lives With International Travel
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In this episode, Robin Tillotson explores the challenges and triumphs of black women, over 50, who have put themselves on the back burner while attending to the needs of their families. For many of these women international travel with her company is their starting point for putting themselves first without feeling guilty. Robin is an avid traveler…
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A lot of times when we think about forgiveness, we think about forgiving someone else. But, how often do we actually think about forgiving ourselves? In this Episode, Dr. Peggie Kirkland shares the importance of being able to forgive yourself. According to health experts, self- forgiveness is essential to your physical and psychological well being.…
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How I Overcame Life’s Challenges By Listening To My Mind, Body And Spirit With Rochel Marie Lawson
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Part of a larger Divine plan is how you sometimes come to view your life, If you’ve lived long enough. You also realize that life sometimes takes us on unpredictable journeys, that may initially make our heads spin, but once we get over the initial shock of the experience, and we take some time to reflect, we may realize that things that happen are…
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Happy Summer everyone! Please make some time to decompress, soak up some rays and relax your mind, body and spirit. It’s so important to recharge so you're not running on empty. Take that salsa class, learn to swim if you don’t know how to, travel as far as you’re comfortable going, buy a guitar or a keyboard and get a tutor, start writing your mem…
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Mindfulness meditation is a practice that allows you to bring calm to your mind and your body as you let go of negative thoughts, and allow the thoughts which keep racing through your mind to slow down. Just get a comfortable seat, wear comfortable clothes and focus on your breathing. In this episode, PK leads you through a 5-minute Daily Mindfulne…
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For anyone who is not aware, affirmations are a tool for shifting your thoughts from focusing on what you’re lacking, to a focus on your strengths. Since we all have positive and negative internal dialogues running through our minds each day, those thoughts are shaping our reality with their scripts. When the script is positive, we feel upbeat, con…
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This episode is definitely for you if you answer "Yes" to these questions: Are you living your life trying to please others, even if it makes you uncomfortable? Do you find yourself setting out to do everything perfectly, so that you can receive approval from your family, peers, your boss, your clients? Do you constantly feel yourself in a state of…
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It's true that Mother's Day is a day when women are the focus of their family's affection and adoration, but sadly, this attention may not extend beyond the day or to the same degree. That's why you need to enjoy the day, but remember that it is still your responsibility to keep yourself front and center when the day is over. Think about it. What w…
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As humans, we all have a habit of collecting and accumulating clutter. Often, our cupboards are full of gadgets and accessories we don’t use anymore, and our closets are filled with items of clothing that either don’t fit anymore or no longer bring us joy when we see ourselves in them. Yet, we hang on to these items creating clutter that can cause …
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Brilliance without Resilience Won’t get you Very far: 8 Tips for Building Your Resilience Whether at home or abroad, women are being called on to be more resilient. Nowhere is this more evident than in Ukraine where women are being forced to take on full responsibility for taking care of their children and other family members some of whom may be e…
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For many people, the start of spring signals new life, new beginnings and opportunities to enjoy the extra hours of daylight. It’s a time when you start to think about cleaning out closets, and cupboards and any other parts of your home that became cutterd during the winter months. Some of you may even be picking up swatches of paint as you think a…
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Happy international Women’s Day! And Happy Women’s History Month! This time of year is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions women have made to the culture, history and society of the United States, as well as their contributions to the world-at-large. But have you stopped to think about what it takes to fulfill these roles effectively? Whe…
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Are you tired of making everyone else a priority? Are you looking for ways to add some excitement and meaning to your life? Then you'll want to hear from Robin Tillotson, an avid traveler and the Chief Cultural Officer for This I do for me: Women Over 50, Black and Fabulous. Robin is also a self-proclaimed “activist for joyful aging.” In this episo…
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Reason #7: It's on you now! Strategies to get Financially Healthy and Save Yourself from an Emotional Meltdown
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Did you know that even though you Gen Xers are by nature self-sufficient, resourceful, flexible, and highly-educated, to name just a few of your admirable characteristics, you still worry about debt, paying your mortgages, student loans for you and your children and credit card interest. In short you are stressed about your finances, and not having…
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If you've ever asked yourself, "What's my purpose?" It's because you were in the space of assessing your spiritual wellbeing, which is less about your religious affiliation and and more about your personal values, your beliefs and your search for meaning and purpose in life. In this episode, PK shares the connection between your spiritual wellness …
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Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you’re working so hard you feel sleep deprived more often than you feel rested, or you’re working so hard that you forget to eat or you ignore important household chores, like paying your bills or doing laundry until you have nothing clean to wear, and for those of you with children, you are unable …
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How are you celebrating this Valentine’s day? Is it with a loving partner, girlfriends, your family or are you alone? Whatever situation you find yourself in, it is important to take some time to focus on your emotional health today! In this episode, PK provides Reason # 4 for why she thinks Cupid should really be working harder today, since many o…
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Ever noticed how good you feel after you have interacted with people with whom you share a mutually positive connection? There’s a reason for that. In fact, research from the National Institutes of Health says that not only do social connections influence our biology and well-being, strong social ties can impact everything from a longer life, stres…
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How much is your physical health contributing to whether you're a participant or observer of life? In this episode, PK encourages listeners to join with Cupid in being intentional about focusing on getting or maintaining great physical health. Right now everyone is focused on Omicron and other COVID variants because those are highly communicable di…
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Are you mentally healthy? Mayo Clinic, defines mental health as the overall wellness of how you think, regulate your feelings and behave in personal and family relationships, at work or school and in social settings. Listen to this episode to find out the cues that might alert you to the need to seek help from a mental health professional. If some …
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As Valentine's Day approaches, are you looking forward to it with anticipation or dread? Many of you will go through a lot of emotions ranging from sheer ecstasy because you anticipate your significant other sending you flowers or gifting you with chocolate or jewelry or cute lingerie or other tokens of affection. Others will be disappointed becaus…
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How I Went From A Rockbottom Emotional Breakdown To Living In My Passion And Purpose With Avalaura Gaither
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Have you ever been in a situation where you feel deep in your heart that the life you're living is not the life you're meant to live? Well, that's where Avalaura Gaither found herself, in spite of the fact that she worked tirelessly in her dream profession, had a great income, drove a nice car and had a great family. So why did she find herself in …
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Don’t Miss These Steps If You’re Starting A Business! Critical Advice For Entrepreneurs From Elaine Slatter
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Critical Steps You Don’t Want To Miss If You’re Starting A Business: Entrepreneurial Advice From Elaine Slatter We cannot ignore the fact that the COVID19 pandemic has had many negative impacts on the lives of individuals, families, businesses, our country and the world-at-large. However, the pandemic has also provided opportunities for many. One s…
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Scrap the New Year's Resolutions: 10 Intentions You Can Set in 2022 To Prioritize Your Self-care
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As you know, many people use the beginning of a new year to make resolutions about things they’d like to improve in their lives. The question is how successful have you been with seeing those resolutions come to fruition? If you haven't had much success over the years, perhaps you need to stop making resolutions and start setting intentions instead…
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Let’s face it, the holidays are a time for merriment, feasts, fun, love and laughter as you gather with family and friends. However, this time of year can also be a time of great stress as you manage careers, and preparations such as decorating and shopping for the perfect gift, gift wrapping, cleaning, preparing unique and familiar meals and every…
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Unable to Move Forward With Intentionality? How Gaining Clarity Can Help You Get Unstuck With Becca Ribbing
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Have you ever been in a situation in which you find yourself procrastinating, going around in circles, unable to accomplish what you have in mind, literally feeling stuck with no clear way out? In this episode of Momma's Motivational Messages, Becca Ribbing, author of The Clarity Journal and a Career Coach shares many nuggets about the dangers of s…
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Proven Strategies To Fast-track Your Professional Growth and Personal Happiness With Terry B. McDougall
39:54
Let’s face it, being promoted to a supervisory position can be both exciting and daunting. On the one hand, you feel excited about having been recognized for your experience and expertise, on the other, you can have fears about leading others in a way that will optimize their talents to advance the company’s interests. Terry says that can be a real…
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Do you have stories inside of you that you would love to share as part of your legacy but no one has heard them because you don’t think of yourself as a writer? What would you say if I told you that by starting a journaling practice a few times a week you can learn to express yourself authentically, which can transform not only your own life but th…
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Let’s be honest. Getting a divorce can take a toll on your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health leaving you feeling broken and burnt out. The good news is that you can rebound from a life challenge such as this and start thriving again. In today’s episode of Momma's Motivational Messages, I interview Kelly Foster to discuss her road bac…
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