Julie Fitzpatrick, a multi-award-winning hypnotherapist, coach, podcast host, speaker, and #1 international bestselling co-author, is the founder of Millieside Therapy & Coaching. Specializing in helping individuals stuck in cycles of stress, overwhelm, or anxiety—especially those frustrated by traditional therapies—Julie offers a unique, transformative approach. Her proven techniques empower clients to lower their stress, regain calm, build confidence, and take back control of their lives.

In this episode:

• Julie shares her journey from 35 years in the corporate world to becoming a hypnotherapist, inspired by her desire to help people break free from stress and overwhelm.
• She explains how stress affects our bodies and minds and emphasizes the importance of taking small, actionable steps to lower your stress.
• Julie talks about "coherent breathing," a simple technique of breathing in and out for six counts to quickly calm the mind and body.
• She highlights how stopping, pausing, or even dancing for a few minutes can reset your day, lower your stress and help you regain focus.
• Julie discusses the power of breaking tasks into bite-sized pieces, using techniques like the Pomodoro method to stay productive without overwhelm.
• She shares her belief in the importance of flow—finding joy and focus in your work—and knowing when to step back when it no longer feels right.
• She offers relatable insights into handling setbacks, reframing bad days, lower your stress and restarting with a fresh perspective whenever needed.
• She talks about her free quiz and calming audio – click here

Contacting Julie:

https://millieside.com

On Social

https://linktr.ee/milliesidetherapycoaching

Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/lower-your-stress-with-julie-fitzpatrick

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MJ Murray Vachon is an LCSW and business owner with more than 48,000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years of teaching her Mental Wellness program, Inner Challenge in schools, community groups and Notre Dame Football.

In this episode:

• MJ shares how cell phones can increase stress and anxiety by overloading our brains with too much “feel-good” dopamine, similar to a sugar rush, leaving us feeling drained.
• MJ explains how overusing phones can mess with our natural ability to enjoy simpler pleasures, like a walk or time with friends, because we’re so used to the constant stimulation.
• She talks about a client who dramatically improved her mood and sleep just by reducing her phone time — proof that small changes make a big difference!
• MJ introduces the “ACCT” method for reducing phone use: Awareness, Creating phone-free zones, Curating what we look at, and Taking phones out of the bedroom.
• MJ recommends setting times when the phone is totally off-limits, like during family dinners or evening wind-downs.
• She encourages being mindful of what we consume on our phones — asking, “Is this life-giving or life-sucking?”
• She suggests using a traditional alarm clock so your phone doesn’t tempt you during the night; this can help avoid sleepless scrolling and improve rest.
• She mentioned going into the science of cell phones on a deeper level on her podcast – you can listen to it here: https://tinyurl.com/MJMVCalm

Contacting MJ

https://mjmurrayvachon.com/

On Social

https://www.facebook.com/mj.murrayvachon

https://www.instagram.com/vachonmjmurray/?hl=en

https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-j-murray-vachon-lcsw-184252289/

Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/cell-phone-stress-with-mj-murray-vachon/

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Download Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day.

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Susan Lazar Hart, author of Breaking Free, transformational mindset coach, creator of the Congruent Living Method and The Congruent Living Academy.

In this episode:

• Susan shares her journey from being an artist to discovering a deep connection between body, mind, and spirit that changed her life.
• She explains how she found congruence by moving past society’s pressures to stay busy, feel guilty, or live for others' expectations.
• Susan talks about the small, practical steps you can take to honor yourself daily, from gratitude practices to simply putting on your running shoes.
• She emphasizes the power of baby steps, reminding us that transformation begins with simple, consistent actions.
• Susan encourages shifting mindset by asking empowering questions like, "What would I love to create with today?" and "What if it could be easy?"
• She shares a simple exercise that really goes deep into what is holding you back in what you want to do.
• Susan invites listeners to use her Transformation Toolkit as a guide to start breaking old cycles and discovering harmony in life. Click Here to get started https://susanselfcheck.com

Contacting Susan:

https://susanlazarhart.com/

On Social:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/SusanLazarHartCoaching

IG: https://www.instagram.com/susanlazarhartcoaching

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanlazarhart/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SusanLazarHart

Blog: https://therelaxationlounge.info/breaking-free-say-yes-to-yourself-with-susan-lazar-hart/

Lower Your Stress in Minutes with the Relax Now Mobile App

Download Relax-Now, the mobile app offering quick, expert-led relaxation practices designed to fit into your busy day.

Start today with a FREE 7-day trial and feel the difference!

https://relax-now.app