From Pain to Peace: Meditation During Cancer

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Stress Therapy with Cheri Flake: Meditation & Stress Relief for Real Life

Meditation Teacher & Mental Health Counselor, Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW: Meditation, Stress Relief, Healthy Habits, Spirituality, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Happiness, Mindfulness

149 episodes

1 week ago

Are you stressed out, overwhelmed, or just plain over it? Stress Therapy with Cheri Flake teaches you proven stress management techniques and meditation for beginners that fit into real life.

Licensed mental health counselor Cheri Flake brings 25+ years of clinical experience to help you master stress relief through accessible meditation, mindfulness practices, and anxiety management strategies. Whether you're dealing with work stress, sleep trouble, emotional eating, or attention problems, you'll learn practical stress therapy methods that work for busy people living in the real world.

Cheri is absolutely unlike any therapist, meditation teacher or hypnotherapist you have ever encountered. Known as "Dolly Parton meets the Dalai Lama," Cheri makes meditation simple and stress management doable - even if you think you can't meditate or have tried everything before. Each episode delivers actionable stress relief techniques from thousands of therapy sessions, workshops, and meditation retreats.

Perfect for anyone seeking anxiety relief, better stress management, or beginner-friendly meditation that actually sticks. This isn't just head-nodding platitudes - it's real guidance with real results for real people ready to start living NOW.

Topics include meditation for stress, anxiety management, mindfulness for busy schedules, stress-related health issues, sleep improvement, emotional eating solutions, and building lasting healthy habits.

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From Pain to Peace: Meditation During Cancer

Stress Therapy with Cheri Flake: Meditation & Stress Relief for Real Life

28 minutes

5 months ago

From Pain to Peace: Meditation During Cancer

📝 Episode Summary:In this powerful and intimate episode, the Stress Therapist, Cheri Flake, shares the deeply personal story of her husband's journey through a life-threatening cancer diagnosis and how his established meditation practice became a cornerstone of his remarkable healing. Blending humor, raw honesty, and guided insight, Cheri urges listeners to adopt a consistent meditation practice before crisis hits. This episode underscores the vital role of stillness, the importance of preparation, and the transformative power of simply showing up—before life forces you to.🧠 Three Learning Points:

Meditation as Preventative Medicine:
Regular meditation practice builds resilience and emotional strength, preparing you for life’s inevitable crises before they arrive.
The Ego’s Resistance to Stillness:
The internal voice (ego) often resists meditation, but that resistance can be overcome with small, consistent steps.
Healing Amplified by Stillness:
A personal story about the host’s husband’s battle with cancer highlights how a strong meditation practice contributed to extraordinary healing.

🌀 MENTIONS & SHOUT-OUTS:

🎸 Sonic Yogi – Provides the dreamy soundscape for the closing meditation. Check him out on Spotify!

This episode is lovingly dedicated to Andrew, whose strength, stillness, and healing journey continue to inspire. Your courage reminds us why we start the practice before we need it. Thank you for allowing us to share your powerful story. 💛And to all the listeners who show up, sit down, and breathe—you’re doing the work. Keep going. We see you.🎧 Includes a Guided Meditation!

A breath-based meditation led by Cheri with music from Sonic Yogi. Perfect for beginners (and anyone who can breathe).The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
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