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Looking for a quick and easy way to calm your nerves right now? Then you've landed on the right episode! Today we talk about tapping, also known as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Tapping is used to help reduce stress and anxiety, rid yourself of phobias, and could aid in the recovery of childhood trauma. In this episode, I share with you how tapping works, who discovered it, and of course, how to do it! You don't want to miss t...

Need to calm some nerves? Today Dr. Ju shares with us what it means to be mindful and how we can use this skill to help ease our anxieties. We are lucky enough that Dr. Ju offered to lead us in a formal meditation, too! So grab a your cozy pants and find a comfy place to sit. Enjoy!

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Hey there! Are you ready for some goodness? Jenn Close, mom of two, high school guidance counselor, and Young Living oil distributor, shares her knowledge about essential oils with us! Jenn explains the benefits to using essential oils as an immune booster, house hold cleaner, and mood relaxer. Be sure to follow her on Instagram and join her essential oils Facebook group to buy oils. Trust me, you will after you hear this! Enjoy!

This week, Blissteners, we meet with Amy Msouty, family culture educator, mom of three, and a homeschool teacher. Amy shares strategies that will help us adapt to this new life we call quarantine. She challenges us to think, "What seeds are we planting right now?" and "What life skills can we teach our kids, now that we have some extra time to slow down?" You do not want to miss this one! 

Today we meet with Master Teacher of Yoga Nidra, Sheryl Fatse. Yoga Nidra is a type of guided meditation. Sheryl explains how her words guide the listener through 8 layers of energy. One of the purposes is to discover what your heart longs for. Guess what? You will be able to experience this today! So find a cozy spot and begin to take deep breaths. Enjoy!

As some of you may know, my New Year's resolution was to quit drinking. I have not had a drink in 3 months! I decided to stop drinking because a part of me knew that drinking, even a little bit could not be good for my health. I have not done the research about the effects of alcohol until recently and I thought I'd share them with you! Enjoy!

We all have enjoyed the relaxing feeling of a massage or a gentle touch from a loved one, but how does that support your happiness? Carrie Reed, owner of Milford Body Therapy in Milford CT, explains how massage therapy saved her life. Carrie shares her personal journey from being a Lyme's Disease sufferer to a woman who now enjoys life to the fullest! Listen in to learn how and why massage therapy might be right for you! Enjoy!

Hello Blissteners! This week we are learning about acupuncture, a blisstener’s request! I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Dr. Faith Seligson at her office in Milford CT.  In this episode we talk about how acupuncture works, what to expect at your session, and how important it is to have a team that supports your wellness. Enjoy!

Hello Blissteners! This week I am sharing with you research on how hobbies benefit our lives. I know you may be thinking you do not have time for a hobby, but I will teach you how to find time towards the end of the podcast. My husband, Nick, also makes his way back to Bliss again! And we are lucky enough that Nick Fradiani is home on break from touring with A Bronx Tale musical, and has a few things to say about his hobby, now car...

Hello Blissteners! Valentine's Day is my favorite holiday because I love being in love and I love feeling connected.  This week I decided to share what I have learned from reading Dr. Gary Chapman's book The 5 Love Languages.  In the beginning of this episode I share with you the 5 languages and how they might work in your marriage. Next, I share the conversation I had with my two dearest friends, Ali and Randy.  We ...

Hello Blissteners! It was requested by a blisstener to do a Bliss episode about being present. So this week I reread a few books I have about mindfulness and I gathered my thoughts about how I stay present and mindful throughout the day. I am a work in progress, as we all are, but I hope you can learn a thing or two about being present and mindful. Enjoy!

Hello Blissteners! Today we are going to talk about how animals and pets bring us joy to our lives. First, you will hear my interview with Chris Patella, owner and operator of Animal Assisted Therapy Services in Milford, CT. Chris shares how her animals and other recreational services support our local community. Next, I interviewed my brother’s fiancee, Jessie, about their experience getting a puppy a year and a half ago. I am not...

Hello Blissteners! This episode features one of my favorite professional speakers, cognitive psychologist Dr. Alicia Farrell.  In this episode, you will hear me share some personal stories about my anxiety experiences.  Dr. Farrell is so gracious in teaching us the difference between stress and anxiety, how social media is negatively impacting our lives, and how perfectionism leads to anxiety.  She also shares with u...

Hello Blissteners! With the new year buzz still around us and people are working on their goals and intentions, I wanted to share with you a few books that I have read that helped me grow in many aspects of my life. If you are looking for some great reads that support your emotional and personal development, or need some motivation to get out of a rut, then this episode is for you! Enjoy!

Happy New Year! We are kicking 2020 off with a great nutrition episode.  Many people evaluate their diets around the new year and in this episode Dr. Jen Ju (primary physician) explains how to be more mindful about you eat.  We discuss how certain foods affect the body, how to discover any food sensitivities you may have, and how to grocery shop. Enjoy!

Hello Blissteners! As the year comes to an end and the holidays are right around the corner, it's time to get ready for great parties, family gatherings, and good food & drink. But for someone who is trying to make healthy choices, this could be a time full of temptations and challenges. In this episode I share 8 tips on how to stay mindful and healthy as the year comes to an end! Enjoy!

Hello Blisstners! This week we are going to talk about mindset. Dr. Carol Dweck, a Stanford University psychologist, has research proving that our brains are adaptable and we can learn new skills even if we once thought we couldn’t. I think this topic is important because many people think they are stuck or they can’t do something because they weren’t born with that talent, or because they have never done it before. Sometimes they ...