Mind Over Stress

In this episode you and I identify how to harness the power of play to lower stress and enhance your happiness based on sciencetific studies.Resource: "Play reduces stress and lifts wellbeing – and adults benefit as much as children do". Website: TheConversation.com. Link: https://theconversation.com/play-reduces-stress-and-lifts-wellbeing-and-adults-benefit-as-much-as-children-do-264767---Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com---Technical information: Initial recording and editing with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, T De-esser, and Waves Voice ReGen. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8.---Keywords: joy, emotional_wellbeing,

In this episode you and I explore guidance from WebMD.com's article, "Lifestyle Changes to Ease Depression". Link: https://www.webmd.com/depression/ss/cm/lifestyle-changes-to-ease-depression-mNote: Nothing in this episode is intended to diagnose, prevent, or treat depression or any other medical, emotional, physical, or psychological condition. Always consult an appropriate licensed medical professional for any issue of concern. Need emotional support? In the U.S. call 988. Here is the website link: https://988helpline.org.---Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com---Technical information:  Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Plugins include Izotope De-esser and De-click, and Soften. Other processing with Amadeus Pro, and Audacity. Processed through Waves ReGen. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8.---Keywords: depression, mental_wellbeing, anxiety, emotional_wellbeing,

The freeze response is more common than we realize. If you freeze in stressful situations, there are ways to recover from that response gently. You'll discover how in this episode.---Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReleaseRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com---Technical information: Recording and initial edits to include declick & de-esser with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Audacity, Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: CAD E100Sx.---Keywords: fight_or_flight, anxiety, panic_attack,---

In this episode you discover ten simple, often overlooked ways to enjoy better health, less stress, and more emotional wellbeing.---Resource citation:"Beyond the usual suspects for healthy resolutions". "Harvard Health Publishing". Link: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/beyond-the-usual-suspects-for-healthy-resolutions-202401243010---Host:Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com---Technical information:Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster.---Keywords:optimum_health, physical_wellbeing, emotional_wellbeing, stress_relief,---

In this episode you discover two new research studies showing the importancee of connection to friends and family on longevity, happiness, and physical wellbeing.---Resources:"Strong Social Bonds May Literally Slow Aging at the Cellular Level". SciTechDaily.com. Link: https://scitechdaily.com/strong-social-bonds-may-literally-slow-aging-at-the-cellular-level/"Cumulative social advantage is associated with slower epigenetic aging and lower systemic inflammation". ScienceDirect.com. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666354625001541?via%3Dihub"Being Organized Among Personality Traits That May Help You Live Longer, New Study Finds". NiceNews.com. Link: https://nicenews.com/health-and-wellness/personality-traits-longevity/---Host:Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com---Technical information:Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Smooth and Auphonic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Fifi

In this episode you discover how to create a 1-minute micro-mindful moment to get your day started in a calm and succesful way. You'll also discover what mindfulness really is and how the practice can create a calmer, more successful day.---Host:Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com---Technical information:Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster.---Keywords:stress, stress_relief, calm, relaxed, anxiety, anxiety_relief,

In this episode, you discover new research showing how 30 minutes less of sitting combined with light activity for those 30 minutes boosts mood and wellbeing the following day.Resources:"Swap 30 Minutes of Sitting for Light Activity to Boost Next-Day Mood". "NeuroScienceNews.com". October 24, 2025. Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/movement-mood-neuroscience-29852/"Daily, prospective associations of sleep, physical activity, and sedentary behaviour with affect: A Bayesian multilevel compositional data analysis". "ScienceDirect.com" Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1469029225001967?via%3DihubNote: Original research article published in "Psychology of Sport and Exercise".---Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com---Technical information:Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Levelator, Audyllic, and Soften. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster.---Keywords

In this episode you'll discover 7 tiny habits that when consistently applied build happiness and emotional wellbeing.Resources:"7 Tiny Habits That Positive People Use to Cultivate Happiness Every Day". Article from Inc.com. Link: https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/7-tiny-habits-that-positive-people-use-to-cultivate-happiness-every-day/91230140Suggested Daily Affirmations:"I choose joy this day.""I choose to notice moments of joy as I go through my day.""My mood is affected by what I focus on. Knowing that, I choose to focus on what is positive, what is good, what is beautiful."---Host:Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.---Technical information:Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave and Smooth. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Plugins include RX 11 De-click and Techvision De-esser. Microphone: Rode Procaster.---Keywords:joy, joyful, emotional_wellbeing, happy,---

How often do you reach for your phone daily? Conservative estimates are on average we do that at least 58 times a day, totaling several hours daily. In this episode you discover how substituing just a couple of those scrolling sessions for 1 to 2 minutes of stretch and breathe activities will have you feeling amazing, calm, and refreshed thoughout your day.---Host:Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.---Technical information:Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator, and Audyllic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster.---Key words:doomscrolling, relaxation, emotional_wellbeing, peace_of_ mind,

In this episode you discover a quick and easy goal-setting method for eliminating the usual stress associated with goal achievement. When you set goals this way, your sense of self-worth and enhanced sense of success grows day-by-day.Note: this episode is shared in two podcasts, "Easy Stress Cures" and "Quick and Easy Stress Relief".---Host:Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.---Technical information:Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro and Hush (note: Levelator was not used). Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE Dynacaster DCM8.---Key words:stress, achieve, achievement, calm, relax,

In this episode you discover how and why to experience Heart Coherence using Heart Coherence Breathing. You benefit by reducing anxiety and stress, enhancing emotional wellbeing, and creating greater self-regulation.---Resource: HeartMath Organization: Link: https://www.heartmath.orgHost:Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com---Technical information:Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator, and Audyllic.  Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8.---Key words:meditation, emotional_wellbeing, health_and_wellbeing, breath_meditation,

Stress and anxiety are often used interchangeably in everyday conversation, but they are distinct experiences with unique characteristics, triggers, and management strategies. In this episode you discover how they differ, what they have in common, and how to neutralize both.---Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.---Technical information:Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Hush, Levelator, and Audyllic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Neat King Bee.---Key words:calm, emotional_balance, self-care, wellbeing,

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, stress, anxiety, calm, relaxation, relax,

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---Technical information:Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Edits with Twisted Wave, Amadeus Pro, Audacity (de-click), Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Fiffine H9 Gaming Headset.---Key words: joy, wellbeing, life satisfaction

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 "Emotional Release Method", leave the body of the email blank, and send the email to CarterMethod@gmail.com.---Host information:Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com---Technical information:Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Hush, Levelator, and Adyllic. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Neat Bumblebee 2.---Key words:joy, emotional_wellbeing, happy, 

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-smiling/---Host:Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.---Technical information:Recording and initial edits done with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Hush. Initial processing done with Audyllic. Final edits and processing done with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100X.---

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-psychologist/---Host:Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com---Technical information:Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Other edits with Hush and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Audio-Technica ATR2100X.---Key words:happiness, emotional_wellbeing, ---

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 - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com---Technical information:Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Audacity (EQ, compression, normalize, limiter), and Hush. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Earthworks Ethos.---Key words:stress, anger, rage, letting_go,

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 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.

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 informationRecording 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, peace, emotional_wellbeing, relaxation, relaxation_response,