Finally. A Place to Exhale
Quick stress relief for busy women who are tired of running on empty.
Free. Practical. No hour-long programs.
Does this sound like you?
- You are exhausted, overwhelmed, and running on fumes — and you cannot remember the last time you felt truly relaxed.
- You snap at the people you love most because your nervous system is maxed out and you have nothing left to give.
- You know you need to slow down, but you have no idea where to start — or when you would even find the time.
If you said yes, you are in the right place...
Hi, I'm Denise.
My doctor looked me in the eye one day and said, “Denise, you’d better slow down or else.”
I was a successful conference manager who wore burnout like a badge of honor. I was always on, always behind, and always giving everything to everyone else. Then my body said enough. My health suffered. My relationships suffered.
So I went looking for answers.
What I found changed everything. EFT tapping, breathwork, meditation, and simple nervous system tools helped me feel calm again. And I couldn’t keep it to myself.
I’m a certified EFT practitioner, life coach, and hypnotherapist. I host the Calm Your Daily Stress podcast, which ranks in the top 3% of podcasts worldwide. And I created The Relaxation Lounge for busy women like you, and like the old me, who need real relief without the fluff.
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Denise
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Calm Your Daily Stress Podcast
Every week I share simple ways to ease stress, along with guests who know the topic well. Think of it as a calm conversation with a friend who wants you to feel better.
Are you a busy woman who feels like you are constantly running on empty, battling exhaustion and an unpredictable stomach?
In this episode, I sit down with Colleen Kurtz to explore the deep connection between your daily stress and your digestion. We dive into how chronic overwhelm silently affects your body, and how taking simple, grounded steps to calm your nervous system can help you heal, restore your energy, and finally find some much-needed relief.
Colleen Kurtz is the owner of Mindfully Nourished Wellness where she helps women restore their gut health so they can have more energy, less digestive issues, and feel more comfortable in life. She is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
In this episode:
- Colleen shares how her own frustrating health struggles led her to discover the amazing benefits of fixing her gut health.
- She explains that for busy business owners, our stomachs and brains talk to each other constantly, so all that daily stress really upsets our digestive system.
- She talks about how poor gut health can actually cause sneaky problems like skin breakouts, brain fog, and migraines.
- Colleen shares that healing your gut health can even help balance your hormones and give you your precious energy back.
- She explains why taking a simple lab test at home gives you way better answers than just guessing what foods to cut out of your busy life.
- She talks about a 90-minute session she offers to help you figure out your personal gut health puzzle without needing lots of pills. You can access it here: https://l.bttr.to/KApiu
- Colleen shares a super easy way for overwhelmed women to just put their phones away and take a few deep breaths before eating meals.
- She explains that eating while you are totally relaxed helps your body actually digest your food and stops that painful bloating.
- She talks about keeping a simple food and mood journal to help you reconnect with your body and gut health journey.
Contacting Colleen:
Website: www.mindfully-nourished.com
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Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/gut-health-what-is-the-real-cause-of-your-bloat/
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not replace care from your doctor, therapist, or other healthcare provider. Please talk to a qualified professional about your specific health needs.
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