Finding Contentment

A Free Podcast With Guest Dr. Cynthia Ackrill

In a new, free podcast from The American Institute of Stress, we discuss how research shows that HOW we talk about stress makes a big difference in how we experience it. Who knew? We were definitely not taught that or many other principles or skills that would help us negotiate real life and its challenges. Covid has certainly illuminated our shortcomings, leaving almost everyone more stressed! So, how can we leverage this latest research to empower our kids (and us) in the face of stress? Join us as we discuss approaches that will build your children’s resilience and empower them to thrive in the face of challenges.

In a new, free podcast from The American Institute of Stress, we discuss how our brains can evolve, but not as fast as our world is changing. This creates a mismatch with our environment. This is why AIS produced the documentary “Mismatched-your brain under stress” To combat this we need to know how our brains can get hijacked, what tools we can use to become better aligned with the way stress affects our body and mind, and an understanding of how to recognize and move beyond knee jerk reactions to achieve our full potential. Our guest Frank Forencich has just written a book called “Beware False Tigers: Strategies and Antidotes for an Age of Stress” which really speaks to this issue.

Join Dr. Ron Rufo as he discusses how being a police officer today exposes the people we count on to serve and protect us to enormous amounts of stress. That was true back in the ’80s when I was part of the NYPD and seems even more so now.

Be it an officer patrolling a high-crime neighborhood in a big city, a small-town cop responding to a bar fight, or a homicide detective arriving at the scene of a multiple murder, the common factor in their jobs is stress. Let’s face it they work in environments where bad things happen. In fact, it is their job to run toward those bad situations, while others run away!

In a new, free podcast from The American Institute of Stress, we discuss how music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory. According to a 2013 Cochrane review of 26 studies involving more than 2,000 people, music reliably reduces anxiety among people preparing to undergo surgical operations. And the emotional benefits of music are not confined to the OR. The field of music therapy has exploded in recent decades, and trained music therapists are now helping people manage anxiety disorders and other physical or psychological conditions — everything from pain disorders to PTSD and of course stress.

Tim Ringgold is a board-certified music therapist, author, and host of the Reduce Your Stress Podcast and Summit. Tim is also an award-winning international speaker, having shared the stage with some of the top minds on music, the brain, and personal development, including Tony Robbins. Tim was the first person to give a TEDx talk on music therapy in 2012 and is also a former Regional President of the American Music Therapy Association. He is also a Diplomate of The American Institute of Stress.

You can find out more about Tim and all he does by going to https://www.timringgold.com/

In a new, free podcast from The American Institute of Stress, we discuss how music can reduce anxiety, blood pressure, and pain as well as improve sleep quality, mood, mental alertness, and memory. According to a 2013 Cochrane review of 26 studies involving more than 2,000 people, music reliably reduces anxiety among people preparing to undergo surgical operations. And the emotional benefits of music are not confined to the OR. The field of music therapy has exploded in recent decades, and trained music therapists are now helping people manage anxiety disorders and other physical or psychological conditions — everything from pain disorders to PTSD and of course stress.

Tim Ringgold is a board-certified music therapist, author, and host of the Reduce Your Stress Podcast and Summit. Tim is also an award-winning international speaker, having shared the stage with some of the top minds on music, the brain, and personal development, including Tony Robbins. Tim was the first person to give a TEDx talk on music therapy in 2012 and is also a former Regional President of the American Music Therapy Association. He is also a Diplomate of The American Institute of Stress.

You can find out more about Tim and all he does by going to https://www.timringgold.com/

One of the world’s top neuroscientists Dr. Evian Gordon who is the Founder, Chairman, and Chief Medical Officer of Total Brain, discusses the role of emotions in stress. Listen to his insightful knowledge of integrative neuroscience. In this episode, he also reiterates what he speaks about in the AIS documentary " Mismatched", and about his mission is to improve mental health and brain performance through brain-based self-awareness and training. Hosted by AIS Executive Director - Will Heckman

In a new, free podcast from The American Institute of Stress, Steve Becker will discuss a free-access website, which introduces an innovative approach to significantly reducing college admissions stress. Whether you’re a student or parent concerned about college admission stress or a professional helping these individuals, this episode will provide you with a fresh approach to combatting this all-too-common affliction.

In a new, free podcast from The American Institute of Stress, Dr. Robert Carter will discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed all of our lives in a multitude of ways. After such a long period of being stuck inside, limiting exposure to friends and family, missing milestones in our lives, such as funerals, weddings, and births, along with juggling obligations at home and at work, is it any surprise that many of us are dealing with overwhelming stress, frustration, anger, and more? Listen as we discuss the options and choices we can all make to get "unstuck."

New free podcast from The American Institute of Stress. In this episode, we will be talking with Dr. Margie Warrell about why things feel more stressful now. Increasingly more people have been bringing work laptops and projects home with them at the end of the day. All too many of us are familiar with the drill of checking emails before bed and looking at the news at all hours due to smartphones and social media. All of these things and a lot of others have just added to our feeling so stressed. Listen to the insightful thoughts of our guest to find out how we can help ourselves to learn how to stop feeling so stressed.

We will be talking with Tanya Peterson about Why the goal of "reducing stress" often doesn't work. What does it look like to eliminate stress in your life? No, it doesn’t look like a made-for-television movie. No, it doesn’t look like something only people with extra time and money can do. It looks like your life—but without any self-created stress triggers. We all need to develop a way to Identify stressors, and then have the tools to manage that stress. 

Tanya Peterson created Wellbeing & Words to empower people to transcend challenges, create a quality life regardless of circumstances, and provide an opportunity for relaxation and enjoyment. A former teacher and school counselor, she holds a master’s degree in counseling with a school emphasis and is a National Certified Counselor. She has both personal and professional experience with mental health care. Tanya is also a prolific writer of books and articles that inform, empower, and entertain. 

She is a Diplomate with the American Institute of Stress, and as a recognized expert in stress, she has joined us in our commitment to advancing stress management. To learn more about Tanya go to – tanyajpeterson.com