Back to the Basics, Baby

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

Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, Mindfulness

150 episodes

4 days ago

Are you stressed out, overwhelmed, or just plain over it? Stress Therapy with Cheri Flake teaches you proven stress management techniques and meditation for beginners that fit into real life.

Licensed mental health counselor Cheri Flake brings 25+ years of clinical experience to help you master stress relief through accessible meditation, mindfulness practices, and anxiety management strategies. Whether you're dealing with work stress, sleep trouble, emotional eating, or attention problems, you'll learn practical stress therapy methods that work for busy people living in the real world.

Cheri is absolutely unlike any therapist, meditation teacher or hypnotherapist you have ever encountered. Known as "Dolly Parton meets the Dalai Lama," Cheri makes meditation simple and stress management doable - even if you think you can't meditate or have tried everything before. Each episode delivers actionable stress relief techniques from thousands of therapy sessions, workshops, and meditation retreats.

Perfect for anyone seeking anxiety relief, better stress management, or beginner-friendly meditation that actually sticks. This isn't just head-nodding platitudes - it's real guidance with real results for real people ready to start living NOW.

Topics include meditation for stress, anxiety management, mindfulness for busy schedules, stress-related health issues, sleep improvement, emotional eating solutions, and building lasting healthy habits.

Your stress therapy session begins right NOW. 🧡

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Back to the Basics, Baby

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

28 minutes

2 months ago

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!