Stress Less, Heal More: Dr. Stephanie Stanfield's Guide to Recovery
The key to these four self-healing skills, as we mentioned, you can do them anytime, anywhere, and they're totally available to you whenever you need them.
Feeling overwhelmed by stress and wondering if there's a way to feel better right now? Dr. Stephanie Stanfield, a stress management expert and founder of Making Shifts Happen, says you absolutely can. In this episode of Recovery Innovators Radio, host James H. Healy sits down with Dr. Stanfield to uncover her straightforward strategies for reducing stress and improving addiction recovery.
She introduces the 4 Self-Healing Skills, which are designed to be practiced anytime and anywhere, without adding to your already full plate. Dr. Stanfield dives into the science of stress, explaining how it demands change from our bodies while our nervous systems seek efficiency. This tension often fuels addictive behaviors as we chase the thrill of that first high.
Her methods focus on mind-body-spirit integration, highlighting how practices like present moment shower meditation can ground us in the now and alleviate stress. The conversation also touches on the importance of hydration and how it affects our stress levels. Dr. Stanfield's unique approach has been featured on various media platforms, including Blog Talk Radio and the Glenwood Post Independent.
Her programs 'Calm Moms' and 'Creating Optimal Health Through Mind-Body-Spirit Integration' offer practical tools for anyone looking to manage stress more effectively. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just looking for ways to handle life's pressures better, this episode is packed with actionable advice. Tune in to learn how simple shifts can lead to significant improvements in your well-being.