My guest today is Stephanie Dalfonzo who has spent more than 20 years researching holistic, natural, and scientifically proven ways to more than just manage stress and anxiety but build emotional resilience and truly break free from its vice-like grip. Stephanie is the author of Goodbye Anxiety, Hello Freedom: How to Build Resilience and Overcome Anxiety I thought it was important to speak with her now that stress and anxiety have a tight grip on a lot of us.
“When listening to someone, ask what’s going right, right now?” ~Author Stephanie Dalfonzo
Stephanie Dalfonzo- Holistic, Natural Assistance for Anxiety Tips from today:
Statistic- Prescriptions for anti-anxiety have increased by 34.1 percent in February 2020
One size anxiety relief does not fit all
Simple works
It’s a practice; never too late to start reducing anxiety
Know that you can get past this- it’s a rough spot
When listening to someone, ask what’s going right, right now?
Don’t create your own PTSD
High power, two-minute pose- body language impact
Smiling creates happy hormones
Rest, digest and relax
Favorite ice cream: mint chocolate chip and butter brickle
Song that reminds you of your youth and why: Got to be Real
Association of Personal Photo Organizers is now: The Photo Managers and can be reached at https://ThePhotoManagers.com
This episode is sponsored by DeClutter By Deirdre, A Senior Move Management and DeCluttering for Aging In Place Company. Helping You and Your Loved Ones DeClutter, Move & Live a Fuller Life. Look at my website and contact me to work together at DeClutterByDeirdre@gmail.comwww.DeClutterByDeirdre.com
Deirdre Speaks to Author/Speaker C J Golden About Caregiving
“Our resolutions are only as powerful as the ways in which we tackle them. Sitting back and wishing things were different/better/happier/more peaceful doesn’t cut it. Digging in and being active participants in creating the changes we aspire to in our lives and our world is the way to make our declarations move from vision to reality.” C J Golden, One Pedal at a Time
“No one tells you to care for yourself.” C J Golden
“You get bitter or you get better:
It’s that simple. Take what has been dealt
to you and allow it to make you a stronger
person, or allow it to tear you down.
The choice is yours. Choose wisely.”
~Rehabilitation Gym at Spaulding Hospital
C J Golden relied on her husband Joe to be her caregiver after back pain caused her to be immobile, then the tables were turned. Deirdre talks to author/speaker C J Golden about:
The balance of caregiving before Joe got ill
The progression of illness
Magical Thinking explained
How a strong person learns to be vulnerable
Joe and George Clooney
How CJ handled caregivers stress
The Cracks
The importance of asking for help
The importance of accepting help
Gratitude & attitude & acceptance
Anger that tears us down the most
The large and small ways C J took care of herself
Do for yourself
When forgiveness steps in
Our choice to be a caregiver
Ways to help the caregiver in your life
The difference between doing what you want and what the caregiver wants
The importance of asking for the type of help you need.
C J’s Favorite ice cream: Ferris Acres Creamery Pumpkin
Favorite Song: anything by Bobby Darin
Leisure Time: Cabin in the woods, hiking, guitar playing, exercise
“As the author of Tao of the Defiant Woman:Five Brazen Ways to Accept What You Must and Rebel Against the Rest, and its subsequent book for teen and pre-teen girls, Tao-Girls Rule: Finding Balance, Staying Strong, Being Bold in a World of Challenges, Golden has been writing, blogging, speaking and facilitating workshops for national and local women’s and girls’ organizations. She continues to help women and teens find joy along their life paths despite the struggles they may encounter
Golden’s latest writing remains focused on her new life as a caregiver to her husband, Joe. Paramount are the lessons she has learned, the emotional and physical strain upon her heavily-burdened shoulders, and the realization that, while their roles as husband and wife have been altered, their connection and love have grown stronger.”
C J Golden books available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble
This episode is sponsored by DeClutter By Deirdre, A Senior Move Management and DeCluttering for Aging In Place Company. Helping You and Your Loved Ones DeClutter, Move & Live a Fuller Life. Look at my website and contact me to work together at DeClutterByDeirdre@gmail.comwww.DeClutterByDeirdre.com