Stress Therapy with Cheri Flake: Meditation & Stress Relief for Real Life

• Thanksgiving: Find the Good, Feed the Gratitude

  ✨ Episode Summary:In this heartwarming holiday episode, Cheri pops out of her retreat-mode to drop a cozy, candid Thanksgiving chat straight from her pink treehouse. Inspired by a silent meditation retreat and a real-talk moment with a client, she gets real about why gratitude sometimes feels forced—and how to gently shift into a more loving, ease-filled practice. With stories of chapstick, cranky teens, and making lunches with love, Cheri invites us to stop overthinking gratitude and start living it. This episode ends with a beautiful, breath-centered guided meditation on love and thankfulness.🔑 Key Learning Points:Gratitude doesn't need a journal. You don’t have to write it down to feel it—just find the good in everyday moments and let the thankfulness naturally flow.Resentment vs. Reverence. The way we frame our daily “chores” can turn obligation into a sacred act of service—and that shift changes everything.Love makes life taste better. Whether you're cooking, cleaning, or just breathing, doing it with love transforms your entire experience (and maybe even the flavor).💌 Mentions & Shout-Outs:🧘 Self-Realization Fellowship – Cheri’s recent silent meditation retreat that inspired this soulful drop-in.📚 Gratitude Journals – The pros, cons, and Cheri’s “just live it” alternative.💖 "It's Easy and I Like It" Tattoos – Cheri’s go-to mantra and mini gift from her talks.📺 NewRealityTV.com + URView TV – Where you can find Cheri’s video meditations.📬 Cheri’s Gift Guide & Retreat Newsletter – Sign up at TheStressTherapist.com to get it!📧 Email her anytime: [email protected]💕 Follow Cheri:Instagram: @thestresstherapistTwitter/X: @stresstherapy🎧 Produced by Owen Flake – Mixing the vibes and polishing the magic, thank you for making it all sound so good!

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• When Everyone's Driving You Nuts (Classic Replay)

  ✨ Episode Summary: Ever have one of those days where it feels like everyone is out to test your patience? In this classic replay, Cheri Flake dives deep into what’s really going on when the world feels extra annoying—and (spoiler!) the answer might not be them. With wisdom from retreats, a powerful teaching by Pema Chödrön, and reminders from A Course in Miracles, Cheri unpacks the empowering truth of owning your inner landscape. This episode includes a deeply grounding "Train Station OM" meditation to help you return to your center and choose peace over reactivity. 🔑 3 Key Learning Points:It’s not them, it’s you: When everyone is getting on your nerves, it's time to look inward, not outward.Replace the loop: Stop affirming negative states (like saying "I’m tired")—your brain listens and responds accordingly.You get to choose: Every moment is an invitation to respond consciously rather than react unconsciously.📣 Mentions & Shout-Outs:🎭 TV Show: Shrinking — sparked the convo about honesty in therapy🧘‍♀️ Pema Chödrön — her short retreat video inspired the episode’s key metaphor📚 A Course in Miracles — quoted for its teaching on inner change sparking outer peace🧳 Retreat Center: Ignatius House, Atlanta — Cheri’s pre-recording getaway🏔️ Upcoming Retreats:Blue Ridge, GA (June & Oct) – Mountain meditation & yoga escapeJekyll Island (Aug) – Beach retreat with sunrise yoga & bonfire bliss👉 Reserve Your Spot👩‍🏫 Yoga with Cindy Dollar – returning favorite teacher from Asheville🥗 Chef Christina Law – farm-to-table meals + Thai massage💌 Mailing List Perk: Jump on Cheri’s mailer to stay stress-free and in the loop!🛠️ Producer Credit: Huge thanks to Owen Flake for producing this classic replay 🙌

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• Classic Replay: Davidji on Making Meditation Stick

  ✨ Episode Summary: This classic replay episode is one of those golden ones that deserves a second (or third!) listen. In this heartfelt and high-energy convo, Cheri welcomes the legendary Davidji—named one of USA Today's top five meditation teachers to follow—to wrap up her 12-week series with a deep dive on making meditation a lifelong habit. From his iconic "RPM" method to the science behind morning rituals and his game-changing 16 Seconds to Bliss technique, Davidji offers wisdom that's wildly practical and deeply soulful. Plus, there’s a beautiful guided meditation and a few tender moments about Peaches (yes, the Buddha-princess pup). A must-revisit for anyone ready to recommit to stillness—one breath at a time. 🎧 Originally aired thanks to our dear friend Owen—this is a lovingly handpicked replay. Enjoy the magic all over again. 🧘 Key Learning Points:Ritual beats willpower. Davidji’s "RPM" formula—Rise, Pee, Meditate—makes your practice as natural as brushing your teeth.Subtle wins are still wins. Meditation changes your brain and your life, but the signs might whisper, not shout—so stay tuned in.16 Seconds to Bliss works—even if you know the trick. A simple breath technique can stop stress in its tracks and bring you back to the now, anywhere, anytime.📚 Mentions & Shout-Outs:🧔‍♂️ Davidji – Meditation master, author, and founder of the Masters of Wisdom & Meditation Teacher Training🐶 Peaches – Davidji’s mindful Morkie and tiny teacher of unconditional love📖 Books by Davidji:Secrets of Meditation – the OG foundation (and all proceeds go to charity!)Destressifying – Cheri’s favorite, packed with real-world tools like SODA and SQUEEZESacred Powers – a deep dive into transformation through powerful inner questions🧪 Study Mention: Broadcasting Happiness by Michelle Gielan – research showing how your first 30 minutes shape your entire daySpecial thanks to Owen Flake – For helping bring this classic episode back to the feed through producing and editing. We love you!

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• Back to the Basics, Baby

  ✨ Episode Summary: Welcome to Season 2! In this warm and witty kickoff, your favorite stress therapist brings us back to what matters: stillness, consciousness, and the radical magic of not saying “I’m tired.” Through heartfelt stories (including a rainy river trip that turned into a core memory), this episode reminds us why meditation matters and how we can reclaim our peace—one breath at a time. It all leads to a gentle guided breath meditation to help you get grounded, get quiet, and just be. Whether you're new or returning, this episode is your loving nudge to start again—with humor, honesty, and heart. 🧘‍♀️ 3 Key Learning Points:Tired is a choice—stop saying it! You create your reality with your words. Saying “I’m tired” only fuels the fatigue.Complaining makes things worse. Every. Single. Time. Even in miserable moments, keeping humor and presence can transform the experience.Meditation is not about nothing. It’s training your mind to focus on one thing—your breath, a mantra, or stillness—and taking custody of your consciousness.💫 Mentions & Shout-Outs:🛶 Rainy canoe trip with Andre – a core memory filled with laughter and no complaints.📿 "You create your reality" – inspired by Parmahansa Yogananda.🧠 Quote nod to Michael A. Singer – on the mind being separate from the self.📵 The Brick – a real gadget the host uses to remove distractions from her phone.💬 Classic quote reimagined: "All of man’s problems stem from his inability to sit quietly in a room alone for 15 minutes."🧘‍♂️ Guided Meditation Included – a back-to-basics breath-focused meditation with gentle grounding.📩 Special Love for Owen Flake – for producing the show with care and clarity!

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• Take Back Your Mind

  ✨ Episode Summary: In this season opener, The Stress Therapist serves up a powerful, heartfelt reminder that you are the master of your own mind. With humor, honesty, and a healthy dose of soul, she challenges the cult of “busy” and the habit of “tired,” urging listeners to rethink their default responses to stress. Through stories (including a soggy canoe trip that turned into a cherished memory), real talk about phone addiction, and a return to the basics of breath-focused meditation, this episode lovingly resets your nervous system. Plus: a guided meditation to help you reclaim your inner stillness. 💗 🧠 Three Key Learning Points:Complaining multiplies suffering: Saying “I’m tired” or “I’m busy” doesn't just describe your reality—it creates it.Custody of consciousness is yours: Your mind is sacred real estate. Meditation helps you reclaim it from devices, distractions, and other people’s agendas.Silence is a mirror: Silent retreats and daily meditation help you hear your inner voice—and begin to like the person you hear.📣 Mentions & Shout-Outs:🧘 Guided Meditation: Simple breath awareness meditation included in this episode (around minute 18).📿 Paramahansa Yogananda: Quoted on the power of not affirming tiredness.🚣 Andre (bestie!): Canoe trip partner and honorary reminder that opposites make great friends.🧱 The “Brick” device: Not a sponsor, but helps remove phone distractions.🧠 Michael A. Singer: Referenced for the idea of being the observer of your thoughts.💌 Listener Love: “Only you can do this. You’re the only one who lives there.”💡 Offer to Self: Try going the rest of your life without saying you're tired. Seriously—see what shifts.🎁 Call to Action: “Work on the inside, too.” Just like eating broccoli or hitting the gym—meditation is care for your inner self.(And hey, major love to Owen Flake, always credited for his tech magic and calming influence behind the scenes.)

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