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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The Relax Now app gives you 50+ quick relaxation practices in your pocket. Tapping, breathwork, meditation, and more. Most take 5 to 15 minutes.
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 tired of wearing your exhaustion like a badge of honor? In this episode of the Calm Your Daily Stress Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Nikia Smith to talk about the very real weight of burnout that so many of us carry as busy women.
Dr. Nikia Smith is a board-certified anesthesiologist, wellness coach, and the founder of She Is Fire Forged. Drawing from over a decade in high-stress medicine, she helps high-achieving women of color overcome burnout, set guilt-free boundaries, and reclaim their peace. She is an expert at helping leaders choose softness over mere survival.
- Nikia shares her own story of hitting rock bottom. She explains how hitting a wall helped her start her burnout recovery.
- She explains why women feel forced to do it all. She shares how we can finally let go of that heavy pressure.
- She talks about the early warning signs of exhaustion. She shows us how to catch burnout before it takes over.
- She discusses the true power of admitting you are not fine. She explains why being honest with yourself opens the door to healing.
- Nikia shares simple daily habits that restore your energy. She explains how small moments of rest fit into your busy day.
- Nikia talks about accepting help from the people around you. She shows why receiving support is actually a superpower for women.
- She explains how fun hobbies can lift your spirit. She shares why bringing joy back into your routine helps you heal from burnout.
- She talks about protecting your precious peace and time. She shares simple phrases to use before you say yes to new demands.
- She explains why leaning on a loving community is so important. She shares how real connection keeps burnout away for good.
Contacting Nikia
Website: https://sheisfireforged.com/
On Socials
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nikiasmithmd
Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/is-it-burnout-how-to-know-and-what-to-do/
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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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Relaxation you can do anywhere
Stress doesn’t wait for a good time. So the Relax Now app goes where you go.
Feeling tense before a meeting? Open the app and do a quick practice. Can’t settle down at night? There’s a practice for that too.
No long programs. No pressure. Just simple tools that help you feel calmer, one small step at a time.
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