In this episode you'll discover six easily applied research validated pathways to sustained happiness. --- 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 --- Technical information: Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Amadeus Pro, Audacity (de-click), Hush, and L...
May 27, 2025•15 min
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 21, 2025•14 min
In this episode you discover the Happiness Calendar created by "The Greater Good Magazine". You'll learn how to use this marvelous resource to engage in suggested tiny daily actions that build your sense of happiness and wellbeing day by day. --- Here is the link for the March calendar discussed in this episode: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/your_happiness_calendar_for_march_2025 Note: You can sign up on this page for their newsletter which guarantees you'll receive the Happiness...
Mar 05, 2025•8 min
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, 2025•18 min
In 2023 Arnold Schwarzenegger released his book, "Be Useful - Seven Tools For Life". In this episode you discover Schwarzenegger's wise four-word simple formula and how you can apply his four word guide to enhance your happiness and wellbeing. --- Resource: JESSICA STILLMAN, "Arnold Schwarzenegger Says a Happy Life Boils Down to These 4 Words. Psychology Agrees With Him" . Inc.com. Link: https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/arnold-schwarzenegger-says-a-happy-life-boils-down-to-these-4-words-psyc...
Jan 22, 2025•9 min
The art of creating a fulfilling life often begins with a crucial step: letting go. Whether it's physical possessions, unhealthy relationships, or self-limiting behaviors, identifying and releasing what no longer serves us creates space for growth and new possibilities. Let's explore how to navigate this transformative process. In this episode you discover how to let go of what no longer serves you and identify and achieve your true desires for a happier more fufilling life. --- Host: Stephen Ca...
Jan 17, 2025•13 min
In this episode you discover 3 research based ways to enhance your happiness and wellbeing. You learn how to easily incorporate these 3 happiness habits into your daily life. --- Resources for expanded insights into these 3 habits: Dr. Robert Emmons' research at UC Davis on gratitude and happiness. https://emmons.faculty.ucdavis.edu Hill PL, Allemand M, Roberts BW. Examining the Pathways between Gratitude and Self-Rated Physical Health across Adulthood . Pers Individ Dif. 2013 Jan;54(1):92-96. d...
Jan 05, 2025•14 min
In this episode you discover 3 easy ways to enhance happiness and relieve stress. Each of these simple actions takes less than 10-minutes. --- Resource: "Do these 3 things to feel happier today—they take less than 10 minutes" . "CNBC.com". Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/15/3-ways-to-boost-your-happiness-todaythey-take-just-10-minutes.html --- Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com --- Technical information: Recording and initial edits wi...
Dec 06, 2024•10 min
In this episode you and I consider a powerful quote on happiness by Sharon Draper, the awared winning author and educator. That quote is: "Perfect happiness is a beautiful sunset, the giggle of a grandchild, the first snowfall. It's the little things that make happy moments, not the grand events. Joy comes in sips, not gulps." We explore how you can incorporate Sharon's wisdom into you life to enhance happiness and well being." Here are 7 affirmations you can use to help with that worthy action:...
Aug 02, 2024•11 min
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, 2024•13 min
In this episode you discover an easy way to start your day that helps create a happiness mindset for the day. Also, you'll discover why we changed the name of this show from "Creating Inner Harmony" to "Happiness Mindset". --- Host: Stephen Carter - website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmaiil.com --- Technical information: Recorded with Amadeus Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Hush, Levelator, VEA, with final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. ---...
Jun 11, 2024•4 min
Reiki Master, animal communicator, psychic, and best selling author Maribeth Decker shares what exactly animal / pet communication is, how it works, and how you can learn to tune into your pet's rich inner world. Maribeth is an expert in animal communication, medical intuition, and energy healing. She leads pets - and their guardians - to a place of emotional, behavioral and physical healing and wellbeing. She is also the author of the Amazon bestseller, "Peace in Passing: Comfort for Loving Hum...
Mar 24, 2024•25 min
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, 2023•19 min
As someone who knows self-care is vital for emotional and physical wellbeing you may have heard about Forest Bathing, a practice from Japan that helps calm stress and return your mind and body to emotional and physical balance. A Zen monk has created an even more powerful method called Forest Therapy. Join me for my conversation with Certified Forst Therapy guide Cheree Ingram to learn what Forest Therapy is, how it's practiced, and emotional, physical, and spiritual benefits available to anyone...
Nov 15, 2023•28 min
This episode includes the announcement of a name change from "Mindful Way Living" to "Creating Inner Harmony". Steve explains why the show name is changing and how you'll benefit from the new focus. --- Host: Steve Carter. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com --- Technical information: Recorded with Audio Hijack. Edits with Twisted Wave, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: AT2005. --- Key words: emotional_wellbeing, hap...
Nov 09, 2023•5 min
In this episode you'll discover how focused listening to the ambient sounds around you can be a gateway to deep, calming, present moment awareness. --- Host: Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com. Dedicated website for the "Mindful Way Living" podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/show/less-stress-more-joy. --- Technical information: Recorded with Amadeus Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro....
Oct 22, 2023•11 min
Discover U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs non-surgical, non-medication back pain relief method recommendation using mindful awareness. Resources shared include: "Mindfulness Meditation for Chronic Low Back Pain"; U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Link: https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTHLIBRARY/tools/mindfulness-meditation-for-chronic-low-back-pain.asp -"Passport to Whole Health"; Veterans Health Administration, Link: https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTHLIBRARY/docs/Passport_to_WholeHealth_FY2020_508...
Jul 25, 2023•17 min
In this episode you discover the power of combining cyclic breathing with a body based guided meditation to release anxiety, anger, and other disempowering stressful emotions and create a calm mind and body. --- Timestamps: 00:00 - Episode topic; 00:38 - Show and host information; 01:52 - What do we need to calm the mind? 05:11 - Learn more about cyclic breathing; 06:10 - Why cyclic breathing is important; 07:22 - Guided meditation for stress related disempowering emotions; 24:09 - How to follw ...
May 23, 2023•25 min
In this episode you discover how to apply mindful awareness with the Letting Go technique developed by David Hawkins, MD, a renoun psychiatrist, author, and spiritual leader. This technique can help you let go of disempowering emotions such as stress, anxiety, worry, grief, and more. Timestamps for chapter topics below. Important Note: No self-help technique including the one we’re using in this episode is a substitute for professional care by a licensing therapist, psychologist, or medical doct...
Mar 21, 2023•22 min
In this episode you discover important study findings from Stanford University that compared three breathing techniques to mindfulness meditation to identify which method is the most effective for stress relief. You also are guided through the winning breathing method and learn exactly why it is so effective. --- Time stamps: 00:00 - Episode topic; 00:25 - Show and host info; 01:25 - Ways to lower stress; 03:23 - Study findings about breath meditation versus mindfulness meditation; 07:01 - Study...
Jan 20, 2023•15 min
During this episode you discover how to do a powerful breath meditation you can use anytime to restore emotional and physical balance. In addition, you'll learn about 3 important benefits of breath meditation including: - Reduced stress and anxiety; - Improved focus and concentration; and, - Increased feelings of calm and relaxation. --- Written resource describing the breath meditation method shared in this episode: "How To Experience 3 Important Benefits of Breath Meditation"; link: https://st...
Dec 15, 2022•14 min
In this episode you: - What the vagus nerve is and why it's so important for wellbing; - How to easiy activate the vagus nerve by the simple act of humming; - How to properly hum to ensure you expeince the benefits - How to discover other stress relieving podcasts and videos for wellbeing; - How to get more information about the vagus nerve and it's vital role for emotional wellbeing. Note: This same content is also shared in the "Easy Stress Cures" podcast. --- Resources: "Vagus Nerve" - Clevel...
Dec 07, 2022•13 min
What role can concentration play in opening the door to mindfulness? Must great effort be used when you concentrate on a given object, situation, person, or anything else? Can concentration be activated by voicing a simple decision to do so? You and I will explore the role a special form of concentration can play in opening the door to mindfulness and emotional peace. Note: This episode content is being posted to the "Mindful Way Living" and "Easy Stress Cures" podcasts. The information in this ...
Oct 31, 2022•10 min
What would happen if in a moment of clarity you simply focused on each step as you walk? Rather than allow the mind to wander from one disempowering thought to another, you give the mind an opportunity to experience a deeper sense of present moment awareness so you feel calm and centered. In this episode you and I explore exactly how you can apply walking meditation throughout the day to experience enhanced present moment awareness and emotional wellbeing. --- Host: Stephen Carter, founder of St...
Oct 10, 2022•3 min
In this guided meditation you experience the positive physical and emotional effects of a body scan. You also learn how to apply relaxing body scans correctly for rapid stress relief anytime. --- Host: Stephen Carter. Website: https://www.StressReliefRadio.com . Email anytime with questions: CarterMethod@gmail.com . --- Technical information: Recorded with Audio Hijack. Edits and final rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: King Bee. --- Keywords: stress, relaxation, relaxation response, pro...
Sep 14, 2022•11 min
Discover how to create calm and emotional peace and balance easily with the Calming Sensory Building Block method. --- Calming Sensory Building Blocks Procedure: - Sit comfortably in a chair in an upright position with your non-dominant hand supported on the chair's armrest or in your lap. Allow your dominant hand to hang down toward the floor. If you feel any tension, shake the arm gently to release any obvious physical tension. - Turn attention to your body and assess your beginning stress lev...
Jul 24, 2022•22 min
In this episode you'll discover how to apply a simple, effective technique called "Lose Your Mind and Come to Your Senses". --- Important Notice: The audio and written content in this episode is shared for informational purposes only. Nothing in this description or in the audio is intended to prevent, diagnose, or treat any medical, psychological, emotional, or physical condition. If you choose to read anything in the description or listen to the audio in this episode, you agree to take full, co...
May 04, 2022•18 min
Discover and apply new research about the power of mindfulness to mitigate the experience of feeling cold. — In a recent study, researchers investigated if listening to a mindful paragraph being read could improve a person’s motor performance and cold tolerance in a low-temperature environment. The participants were exposed to cold by submerging their hand in 2°C, or about 36 degrees Fahrenheit, cold water while listening to a mindfulness passage read aloud. The control group was not given the r...
Nov 28, 2021•6 min
In this episode you discover three easy methods to enjoy and experience mindful awareness. Each technique takes only 1-minute. Your host leads you through each of these 60-second experiences. Those techniques are: 1. Sit and attend to your breathing; 2. Walking meditation - 1-minute awareness of your movement; 3, Attend to personal hygiene activities such as brushing your teeth. — Timestamps: 00:00 Episode topic; 00:24 - Show and host info; 00:51 - Purpose of show and who it's for; 01:55 - Techn...
Nov 14, 2021•10 min
What happens when you treat thoughts as simply experiences? In this episode meditation trainer and stress releasing guide Stephen Carter, CEO, Stress Solutions, LLC, leads you through a simple, easy to do experience of breath awareness leading to thought observation and mind-body calming. Timestamps: 00:00 - Episode topic; 00:22 - Show and host info; 00:48 - What if we look at thoughts as experiences?; 02:01 - Discover the experience of presence; 06:35 - How to contact host. — Host: Stephen Cart...
Oct 11, 2021•7 min
