I created and designed this guided meditation for my regular online meditation class and an aid to ‘letting go’ of negative feelings, thoughts, memories and experiences that can taint the here and now and get in the way of a brighter future. It is designed to be listened to in a relaxed position and, for best experience, close your eyes, turn off any interruptions and make yourself comfortable. It’s fine to listen as you go off to sleep or as a short power nap. You can find more here: https://ww...
Sep 18, 2021•18 min
I created this meditation for my weekly online meditation class. It is for general healing from aches and pains and negative feelings and thoughts. It is designed to be listened to in a relaxed position and for best experience, close your eyes, turn off any interruptions and make yourself comfortable. It’s fine to listen as you go off to sleep or as a short power nap. You can find more here: https://www.thestresshacker.com/ There are also more products to help improve your mental wellbeing: http...
Aug 21, 2021•19 min
With a special interest in COPD The Stresshacker Sue Smith interviews an independent Salt Therapy Spa owner Clare Atkinson and discovers the amazing healing benefits of this little known treatment. In these Covid times this approach could be just the thing you're looking for to improve a number of health issues and complaints, from respiratory issues to sinus problems.
Mar 15, 2021•25 min
In this third and final episode of the Mindful Weight Loss trilogy, Susan talks about the necessity to develop new neural pathways and explores different ways to upgrade the psychological software of the mind. She believes the the best way to approach weight loss is from a positive perspective. Showing us ways to phase out old-fashioned thinking around food and dieting, Susan alerts us to the type of thinking that creates failure in our endeavours to lose weight. She offers insights to making la...
Sep 08, 2020•14 min
This is the second of three episodes about losing weight using a mindful approach. Here Susan talks about the classic and scientific approach of Positive Reinforcement and how this logical, controlled method is a great way of getting results. She discusses ways to challenge the inner critic and replace the role of the bully with a more peaceful loving approach. You can find even more resources over on www.thestresshacker.com including Susan's popular Mindful Weight Loss course that could be as l...
Aug 21, 2020•14 min
In this, the first of a three-part series about Mindful Weight Loss, I talk about some of the underlying thoughts that drive poor eating habits and why emotional traumas play such a big part in these habits and addictions. I also look at some of the triggers that generate feelings of unworthiness and more importantly, how the repetition of small goals can reinforce good habits. In this podcast you’ll learn why positive reinforcement is key to moving forward to a happier healthier lifestyle. All ...
Jul 23, 2020•12 min
Being mindful means being present in the moment here and now. Interestingly sometimes the smallest change in your routine – your thinking or habits – can have a massive positive impact on your health and wellbeing. Listen to this episode to find out how you can transform your mind with just a few moments of mindfulness a day. For more on Mindfulness (including a free mindfulness download) head to www.thestresshacker.com
Jul 16, 2020•12 min•Ep. 13
In this episode I share the story of Tammy and explain my Russian Doll metaphor to explain how our feelings can stop us from making the transformational changes we want (and what to do about it.) There's also an exercise for you to try that I talk you through. Episode Three of this series will be out in 2 weeks! Head to www.thestresshacker.com for free downloads and articles, including my latest book: " The Stresshacker Guide to Kicking Anxiety's Butt "...
Jul 02, 2020•16 min
In this 3-part series I'm talking about Mindfulness - what is is, how can we get more of it into our lives, and how it can make transformative changes. To find out more about mindfulness, check out http://www.thestresshacker.com for free guided meditations and articles.
Jun 18, 2020•10 min•Ep. 11
Feeling tense? Try this quick, stressbusting audio with me, Sue Smith, from www.thestresshacker.com - Life Coach, Psychotherapist and Yoga Teacher
May 28, 2020•5 min
Grief takes many forms. We don’t need to have lost a someone to be feeling grief stricken- many of us are mourning the loss of human connection and time with loved ones - and with so much loss in the world, we may find ourselves returning to past grief. In this episode I talk about ways we can begin to heal. For more advice head to www.thestresshacker.com
Apr 18, 2020•14 min
How do we take back control of our anxieties? I'm here to tell you that you don't have to "cope" with anxiety - you can kick it to the curb. This episode contains edited extracts from my conversation with Suzy Walker from Psychologies Magazine on a recent Facebook Live event. They have conversations with experts every day at 1pm so tune in! https://www.facebook.com/Psychologiesmagazine/ I also offered readers an exclusive discount code for my Stresshacker anxiety products: “Stress-free Relax...
Apr 02, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 8
You are in control! If you're finding life stressful, let me help you regain your sense of control. Listen for some guided meditations and stress management techniques that I developed over my 30+ years of experience as a qualified stress and anxiety management coach. Head to my website for offer codes on my Sleep downloads if you are having trouble sleeping. www.thestresshacker.com...
Mar 19, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 7
If you want to change a behaviour, chances are you'll need to talk to whoever it is inside of you holding you back from change. In this episode, coach and therapist, Sue Smith explores how we can change our behaviours by working with different parts of ourselves. Intrigued? Listen in to find out more! For more advice head to www.thestresshacker.com or follow me on Twitter , Facebook or LinkedIn ....
Mar 05, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Over the years I’ve seen many clients whose anxiety has been generated by the need to make a career change and yet deep down they feel afraid to leave the security of what they know. Why don’t people feel able to leave a dull, monotonous job where they’re anxious and unhappy? In this latest episode I address anxieties around career changes and offer some simple exercises to gently guide you toward a new career – and to even find your vocation. For more advice head to www.thestresshacker.com Foll...
Feb 20, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 5
So many people I see in my practice are lacking energy; they feel tired, anxious and lethargic especially during wintertime. Never before have so many people and dare I say particularly women, been so exhausted and frazzled! That's the subject for my latest podcast. Episode 4 of The Stresshacker Podcast offers some valuable ways to re-connect with yourself and others. I talk about how you can bring much needed balance back into your life and, in the process, counter some of the struggles that we...
Feb 06, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Many of you are telling me how stressed you are at the moment. Whether that’s down to your heavy work load, the demands of family and friends, illness, life-changing events or those January blues, so I wanted to give you this gift. Use this guided meditation to gently pull you back into the present. For more tips and advice, please like and subscribe! Follow me on Twitter , Facebook or LinkedIn . Do not use this whilst driving!...
Jan 23, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Sue Smith - Life Coach and hypnotherapist at thestresshacker.com - wasn't always this calm. This is one of the first techniques she discovered and used frequently to help her combat the stress. It's so simple and effective. If you'd like to record your own personalised version of this, the script is available to download here. For more tips and advice, please like and subscribe! Or follow Sue on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.
Jan 16, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Sue Smith, Life Coach and hypnotherapist, talks you through one of her favourite exercises. Great if you need to work through a problem, take a five minute moment to yourself, or drop off for a quick nap, just sit back (or even better, lie back!) and listen. For more tips and advice, please like and subscribe! Or follow me on Twitter , Facebook or LinkedIn . www.thestresshacker.com Show notes....
Jan 02, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1
