Peaceful Wellness with Deb

In this episode, Deb starts this month's theme of Better Sleep by giving an overview of what she'll be sharing through the next several episodes. She also shares some initial practical measures you can take to start the process of creating and experimenting with your own sleep routine. In future episodes, we'll be looking at meditation, mindfulness, sound healing, aromatherapy and yoga and how it can assist you in your ...

This is a bonus episode to episode 3 of the podcast. This is a guided rest meditation (aka yoga nidra) that will bring deep relaxation when you are experiencing anxiety. See also my Mindfulness Monday podcast for short meditations that you can use.

Use coupon code ANXIETYPODCAST2022 for 50% Off the "Calm Your Anxious Mind" course at peacefulwellnessinstitute.com 

Practicing with others, either in a group or with Deb in a pr...

In this episode, we learn the six responses to anxious situations that we can transform these natural reactions to productive ways to deal with our anxiety and the circumstances involved. We learn a simple meditation and breathwork that can be used anytime and anywhere. Finally, a grounding meditation to help bring balance and centeredness. 

You will also find here in the podcast a bonus episode of a guided rest meditation (aka yog...

In this 30-minute session, we enter the Sanctuary of Calm. I’ll be playing the handheld practitioner crystal singing bowls aligned to the chakras for this session. These are the only instruments except a chime at the very end. May it bring you peace and calm in your day. Learn more at debphelps.com and peacefulwellness.org

In this episode, Deb shares a short history and benefits about sound healing and how she came to this modality. We learn how on all levels of being, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually how sound healing can assist those with deep anxiety. The science of brainwaves and sound waves proves fascinating and we learn how relaxing sound vibrations can synchronize our mind and body. Deb offers online and in person private so...

In this episode which starts a second season and the month of October, the theme for the month is "Calm Your Anxiety. Here, Deb proceeds to dispel misunderstandings about mindfulness by example of eight ways of what mindfulness is not. She includes a simple practice that she uses with her clients in working with empowering them to start the process of calming their anxiety. Practicing with others, either in a group or with Deb ...

As the podcast has been on hiatus, I wanted to share with you this meditation from our Peace Meditation Circle that was held on March 6, 2022. Our intention as Peaceful Vibrations to Ukraine and Russia and to the entire world. Our Peace Meditation Circle meets on Sundays at 11:00 am Central Time. You can sign up to join us at debphelps.com/classes. Learn more about what else I offer at debphelps.com

In this episode, Deb shares on the book, The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times by Pema Chödrön. This will be the next book in the Peaceful Wellness Mindful Book Group. In the book, Pema Chödrön offers guidance for coping with the difficult moments in our lives--showing us how we can soften our hearts and open us to greater kindness. Deb cites her own protective walls that were built tightly around he...

In this episode, Deb looks at the myths and mistaken beliefs around meditation and mindfulness. She discusses the benefits of a mindfulness meditation practice as well as an opportunity to learn with a short practice. When you can be fully aware of the present moment, you are able to release judgments, practice compassion, get out of the auto-pilot mind and its overreactions, and find a sense of calm abiding. Join Deb for the Febru...

In this episode, Deb reveals her recent loss and shares the tools she is using to work with her grief. Grief can arrive from the death of a loved one, a divorce or betrayal, an end to a relationship, a job loss or other loss of income, and health and lifestyle changes due to cancer or addiction. Mindfulness, RAIN, and movement are keys to self-care as one walks the journey of grief, no matter the form. Deb is helping herself and ot...

In this episode, Deb shares insights on wisdom. We find that happiness is not based on what is external to us, but can only be found within. From Paul Denniston, founder of Grief Yoga, she mentions his Self-Care During the Holidays ideas, featuring the following aspects of Awareness, Expression, Connection, Surrender, and Evolution. He is the author of a new book in January "Healing Through Yoga: Transform Loss into Empowerment...

In this episode, Deb shares just as we are give wonderful support to family and friends by helping them feel more at ease, bring comfort, kindness and compassion, we too, can befriend ourselves with the same. We no longer need to compare ourselves to others but we can see how we all have the same desire for happiness and well-being. Included is a Self-Love Loving-Kindness meditation to assist us to find peace within and take gentle...

In this episode, Deb's guest is Lauren Lovan whose new book "Recognize Your Inner Badass" will be out on December 17th on Amazon. After coming out of a bad relationship, Lauren found the path to a new life, one of self-love and self-care. As her confidence continued to build, she found her "inner badass"and the means to accept herself. Lauren encourages all women to take time for themselves, embrace the beauty t...