Pickleball Energy for Your Soul: The Secret to True Motivation

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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.

Your stress therapy session begins right NOW. 🧡

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Pickleball Energy for Your Soul: The Secret to True Motivation

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

27 minutes

2 months ago

Pickleball Energy for Your Soul: The Secret to True Motivation

🪷 Show Notes: Ever wonder why you just can't seem to get motivated — even for the stuff you actually want to do? In this soul-sparking episode, Cheri breaks down the true nature of motivation and why it's not what you think. Spoiler: it doesn't magically show up before the action... it comes after. From her early days working with people living with schizophrenia to her own personal spiral of stress and transformation, Cheri shares raw stories, real science, and hilarious truth bombs that will make you want to lace up your sneakers (or at least drink some water). We unpack the little-by-little mentality, the “Pickleball Principle,” and the magic of doing less so you can feel more. Plus, a peaceful guided meditation using the powerful mantra “Om” awaits at the end — perfect if you’re ready to start showing up for yourself with love, not pressure. ✨ 3 Key Takeaways:

Motivation follows action, not the other way around. If you're waiting to feel motivated before you start, you'll wait forever.
Do less, feel better. Start small and stop on a high note — your brain and habits will thank you.
Feel good first. When a behavior feels good, you’re far more likely to stick with it (hello, pickleball people!).

🙌 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🧠 Volition vs. Motivation — insight from psychiatric work
🧘‍♂️ Davidji – Cheri’s beloved meditation teacher & voice of “RPM: Rise, Pee, Meditate”
🎾 Pickleball People – the ultimate metaphor for effortless motivation
🐾 Cheri’s Retreats – beachy, mountainy, dog-friendly, magical (come along!)
🎵 Sonic Yogi – musical support for the guided Om meditation
🛠️ Cheri’s garage – a hot mess, but metaphor gold
💧 Hydration struggles & spousal water-bragging rights 😂
🚘 Shout-out to her “CHEROKEE” license plate — and the evolving school of “Cheri Flake School”

🧘‍♀️ Guided Meditation Included: Yes! A short, centering mantra-based meditation using “Om” to bring you back to center and energize your mind. Produced & edited with heart by 🎧 Owen Flake.
Hosted by Cheri Flake, The Stress Therapist.