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Easy Stress Cures

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The Easy Stress Cures show gives you the tools, techniques, and mindset to create optimum wellbeing. You'll learn easy and proven techniques and science based information so you can experience a happier, more positive way of living.
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Episodes

How Your Tongue Can Calm Anxiety And Stress

Can your tongue help you calm anxiety and stress in the moment? Yes indeed. In this episode, you discover exactly how to do that anytime you need immediate relief from anxiety, stress, or tension. --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recorded with Twisted Wave. Edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator, and Audyllic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: CAD E100Sx. --- Keywords: tension, s...

Jun 20, 20255 min

Proven Pathways to Increased Happiness and Lower Stress

In this episode you'll discover six easily applied research validated pathways to sustained happiness. As you and I increase our sense of happiness, stress is released and we enjoy an enhanced sense of calm and wellbeing. --- Resource: "6 life-changing lessons from the biggest studies on human happiness" . BBC Science Focus. Link: https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/hedonic-treadmill --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Tec...

May 27, 202515 min

Happiness Habits for Greater Wellbeing

In this episode, you discover eight research-validated happiness habits for greater emotional wellbeing. --- Resources: The foundation for this episode is in part inspired by the article, "“Things that happy people do that unhappy people don’t”, by Isabelia Chase, published in "GlobalEnglishEditing". Link: https://geediting.com/gb-things-that-happy-people-do-that-unhappy-people-dont/ To get your copy of the "Emotional Release Method Guide", create an email with the subject line reading "Emotiona...

Mar 16, 202514 min

Can You Smile Away Pain?

Can spontaneously smiling during painful experiences help individuals manage discomfort - both physically and emotionally. In this episode, you and I explore the recent study published in the "Journal of Positive Psychology" assessing the effects of smiling on pain perception and emotional regulation. --- Resource study: Eric W. Dolan; "New psychology research uncovers an unexpected benefit of smiling" Link: https://www.psypost.org/new-psychology-research-uncovers-an-unexpected-benefit-of-smilin...

Feb 26, 20257 min

What and How to Declutter for Emotional Wellbeing

The "Forbes.com" site published an article entitled, "4 Ways To ‘Declutter’ Your Life For Mental Peace—By A Psychologist". In this episode you'll discover those four key areas, why it's important to declutter, how to do that, and the benefits you'll experience. Article resource: "4 Ways To ‘Declutter’ Your Life For Mental Peace—By A Psychologist". Published in Forbes.com. Article link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2025/01/23/4-ways-to-declutter-your-life-for-mental-peace-by-a-psychol...

Feb 06, 202518 min

Anger Problems? Here's What Works According to Research

Researchers from the University of Ohio published a large study emcompusing 154 individual studies involving more than 10,000 people assessing what really works for controling anger reactions. One method that doesn't work is venting. You will discover what actually does work in this episode. Resource: "Venting Doesn't Reduce Anger, But Something Else Does, Study Shows" Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/venting-doesnt-reduce-anger-but-something-else-does-study-shows --- Host: Stephen Carter - We...

Jan 29, 202511 min

How to Use Affirmations to Reduce Anxiety and Stress

In this episode you discover how to use simple, effective affirmations to reduce anxiety and stress. --- 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." --- Resources: "Self-Affirmation Improves Problem-Solving under Stress". PubMed. National Library...

Jan 14, 202512 min

Visualization for Aniety and Stress Relief - A Simple Technique to Reduce Anxiety and Stress Fast

In this episode you discover an easy, effective way to create calming visualizations that can neutralize anxiety and stress rapidly . --- Host: Stehen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- 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. --- Key words: calm, ...

Dec 26, 202410 min

Your Brain on Meditation - Calming Anxiety, Stress, and Ehancing Happiness

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

Dec 18, 202416 min

Special Gifts for Loved Ones With Anxiety

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 wei...

Dec 11, 202410 min

Letting Go of Holiday Anxiety and Stress - Easily Done and Effective Methods

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. --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recorded with Twisted Wave. Edits for second one done with Hush ...

Nov 27, 202411 min

High Blood Pressure and Stress - What to Know and Do

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. --- 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.mayoc...

Nov 03, 202415 min

Discover the 2-Word Technique For Anxiety and Stress Release

In this episode you discover the "Two Word" technique to create rapid relief for anxiety and stress. --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recorded with Audacity. Edits with Twisted Wave, Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator, VEA, with final rendering in Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Neat King Bee. --- Key words: stress, relaxation, calm, emotional_wellbeing,...

Oct 23, 20246 min

Release Anxiety and Stress With 2 Easy Breath Patterns

In this episode you discover how to apply two easy and effective breathing patterns to let go of anxiety, stress, and worry. --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- 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. --- Key words : calm, relax, relaxation_response, emotional...

Oct 03, 20249 min

How Naming an Unwanted Emotion Allows You to Let It Go

in this episode you discover how to name an unwanted emotion and why that simple act lessens the intensity of the emotion and prepares you to let it go completely. Resources: "Naming Your Emotions" . "The Greater Good in Action" - from University of California at Berkeley. This is a four step process for naming disempowering emotions and lessening their intentsity and emotional effects. Link: https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/naming_your_emotions "SCIENCE OF NAMING EMOTIONS" ; written by: Miche...

Sep 10, 202415 min

Transform Anxiety Into Powerful Positive Emotions for Achievement With One Simple Word

In this episode you discover how to transform feelings of anxiety and harness those transformed feelings to achieve your chosen goals. You also learn to transform anxiety into a sense of calm and confidence using the power of your self-talk. --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Initial recording and edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Hush and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pr...

Aug 30, 20247 min

Let Go of Anxiety - a Surprising Way to Calm Mind and Body

n this episode you discover an easy way to let go of feeling anxious and then restoring emotional balance. Resource: "How to Stop Feeling Anxious Right Now". Article from WebMD at https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/ways-to-reduce-anxiety --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information : Initial recording and edits done with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Hush and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with H...

Aug 04, 20248 min

How to Instantly Feel Better - 8 Disempowering Emotions and Easy to Apply Antidotes to Restore Balance

In this episode you'll discover how to instantly shift eight disempowering emotions to restore balance. Here are the eight disempowering emotions and their antidotes: Angry / Anger: Sing; Burned Out: Walk; Overthinking: Write; Anxious / Anxiety: Breathe; Stressed: Exercise; Sad: Gratitude; Lazy: Cold Shower; Impatient: Reflect on Progress. --- Facebook Groups Mentioned in This Episode: Karma HuBB Community . Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153261078457091 Energy Healing Network: Link: htt...

Jul 24, 202411 min

Happiness Habits to Release Stress and Enhance Wellbeing

This episode highlights research and a happiness program from the University of Bristol, in the U.K. The research answers the question, "Can you learn to be happy?" The resulting program guides you through the seven happiness habits (see below) that were identified during their research. This research and program information is highlighted in the article, "Happiness can be learned but it may take practicing 7 habits", published in "Medical News Today", author Robby Berman. In addition to the sev...

Jul 05, 202413 min

Calm Anxiety and Stress With 2 Simple Eye Movements and Cyclic Breathing

In this episode you discover how to calm anxiety and create a powerful Relaxation Response by combining Cyclic Breathing and 2 simple eye movements that activate the Vagus Nerve. You learn this powerful method step by step and feel the results. --- Host: Stephen Carter - https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email questions to CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Levelator, and Hush. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Micr...

Jun 26, 202410 min

Let Go of Stress When You Celebrate "Say Something Nice Day" Every Day - Here's How

National Say Something Nice Day shines a spotlight on the important and stress relieving benefits that flow from sharing positive, nice, kind words with and about others - and yourself. This episode offers easy to do ways of sharing nice words in everyday situations with family, friends, co-workers, and other people you interact with daily. These powerful benefits are available everytime you voice or write positive, kind, nice words. --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio....

Jun 02, 20248 min

How the SNAP Method Can Calm and Rebalance Your Emotions

In this episode you discover and learn to use the SNAP method to calm racing thoughts, let go of stress, and rebalance emotions. The four-step SNAP method includes: Stop and breathe; Notice thoughts and sensations; Accept and allow without judgement what is presnt in this moment; and, Proceed with loving kindness. You receive step by step guidance to use this easy, effective method anytime you want to calm mind and body and rebalance emotions. --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressRe...

May 11, 20249 min

Apply the Butterfly Hug Technique for Fast Stress Relief

In this episode you discover an easy to apply stress relief method called the Butterfly Hug. Experience a sense of calm and relaxation within one minute or less applying this easy to learn and use technique. --- How to Get Your Free Written 2-Page Instruction Guide: To receive the 2-page written guide, create an email with the subject line reading "Butterfly Hug Technique" and send the email to CarterMethod@gmail.com. I'll send you the guide by return email. --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: h...

Apr 30, 20246 min

Easy Steps to Emotional Calm

In this episode you discover why enjoying an easy walk in Mother Nature is such a powerful way to release stress, create calm, and experience consistent emotional wellbeing. --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recorded with WavePad. Edits with Twisted Wave, Audacity, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: AudioTechnica ATR2100X. --- Key words: stress, stress_relief, e...

Apr 15, 20245 min

Breathe and Hydrate for Fast Stress Relief

Discover a simple, effective 1-minute stress relief method you can use throughout the day to refresh and renew your emotional and physical balance. --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Audacity, Levelator, and Hush. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100X --- Key words: stress, breathe, breath_work, stress_r...

Mar 21, 20244 min

3 Powerful Affirmations for Rapid Anxiety and Stress Relief

In this episode you'll discover how to combine 3 powerful affirmations for rapid relief of anxiety and stress. You'll also be introduced to the work of Emile Coue', the brilliant French Chemist / pharmacist who developed autosuggestion for healing. Note: This information is shared in two other podcasts, those being "Postive Word Affirmations" and "Positive Word Power". The 3 Affirmations: "In this moment, I am safe." "This too shall pass." "Every day in every way, I am calmer and calmer." Main f...

Feb 23, 202413 min

Heaven and Earth Stress Release Technique

In this episode you discover the step by step way to apply the "Heaven and Earth Stress Release" technique. This technique helps you let go of stress and anxiety so you will feel calm, relaxed, and restored. Do this several times throughout your day and anytime you're feeling stressed or anxious. Note: This episode of "Easy Stress Cures" includes a segment from the new "One Minute to Stress Relief" podcast. To listen to the new "One Minute to Stress Relief" show, visit https://www.spreaker.com/s...

Jan 03, 20248 min

Research Recommendations for Overcoming Insomnia and Getting a Good Night's Sleep

In this episode you discover science based recommendations for overcoming insomnia and getting a good night's sleep. Resources cited in this episode include: Sleep Doctor. Link: https://sleepdoctor.com/sleep-disorders/ "Insomnia Facts and Statistics". Link: https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/insomnia/insomnia-statistics/#:~:text=Nearly%2070%20million%20Americans%20have,people%20have%20long%2Dlasting%20insomnia "Strategies to promote better sleep in these uncertain times" . "Harvard...

Dec 19, 202319 min

Tame Holiday Stress, Anxiety, and Overwhelm

In this episode you discover 5 simple and effective ways to tame holiday stress, anxiety, and overwhelm so you can enjoy the festive season. --- Host: Stephen Carter. Website - https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recorded with WavePad. Edits with Twisted Wave, Hush, Resound, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone - Neat King Bee --- Key words: Thanksgiving, Christmas, calm, relax, relaxation response, happy, h...

Nov 20, 202311 min

Psychological Protection From Images of Gaza Conflict

This episode is about maintaining your psychological / emotional wellbeing during the constant images and reports of war, destruction, and loss of life in the Middle. --- Resources mentioned in this episode: "As atrocities in Gaza and Israel unfold, psychiatrists give advice on coping". "MedicalXpress". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-10-atrocities-gaza-israel-unfold-psychiatrists.html "Greater Good Resources for Peace and Conflict". "Greater Good Magizine". Link: https://greatergood.b...

Oct 20, 20237 min
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