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Recipe for Calm

Recipe for Calm

By Theresa Diulus

Resource for women who want more calm and less overwhelm in their life.
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Recipe for CalmFeb 05, 2024

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Resilience

Resilience

Resilience is a powerful way to create calm. 🌴 Recipe: Sour Cherry 🍒 Chia Jam
May 27, 202414:42
Busy Seasons

Busy Seasons

5 steps to take in busy seasons when there’s all the things to do! Recipe: Pancake 🥞 Montecristos
May 20, 202410:55
Create Art

Create Art

Listen to hear the benefits of creating art as shown in studies and some ideas if you need some. Recipe: Quick Almond Milk 🥛
May 06, 202411:34
Be of Service

Be of Service

Serving others can create more calm in our lives. 🫶🏻 Recipe: Black Bean 🫘 Soup - 2 ingredient!
Apr 29, 202413:33
Vitamin C & Calm

Vitamin C & Calm

In honor of Dr. Sarah Ballantyne’s upcoming book release Nutrivore, listen in to this excerpt discussing Vitamin C in relation to reducing stress from her top rated and highly informative interview on Ep. 18 that can be listened to in its entirety at https://open.spotify.com/episode/5go4I4FV5FkJHuiyklrac9?si=TwZhajSLSBCBOxiovGm1vg . Purchase your copy of Nutrivore today to receive over $100 of fantastic bonuses! Go to Nutrivore.com/book for purchase information and to claim your bonuses. Recipe: Cucumber 🥒 & Artichoke Salad
Apr 22, 202412:20
Misunderstandings

Misunderstandings

What to do when we experience misunderstandings. Recipe: Roasted Mushrooms 🍄‍🟫
Apr 15, 202412:13
Brain Dump

Brain Dump

Next time your mind is going a mile a minute, try a brain 🧠 dump 📒.
Recipe: Mexicorn 🌽 Salad
Apr 08, 202409:55
People Pleasing

People Pleasing

Being aware of how any people pleasing we might be doing might lead to overwhelm and steps to reduce it. Recipe: Peanut Dressing 🥗
Apr 01, 202411:10
Easter Recipes

Easter Recipes

Recipe suggestions for your Easter gathering from quick and easy recipes of past episodes. Recipe: Blueberries 🫐 and Cream 🥛 Oatmeal Bake 🥣
Mar 25, 202410:19
Darn it!

Darn it!

A discussion of swearing 🤬 as a calming benefit. Recipe: Asian Salad 🥗
Mar 18, 202412:50
All Hands On Deck

All Hands On Deck

Using our hands makes a connection in our brains to our thoughts, emotions and movements influencing our levels of hormones and resulting levels of calm. Recipe: Sweet Almond Ricotta
Mar 11, 202412:11
Procrastination Help

Procrastination Help

A few steps to help when procrastination hits us. Recipe: Pasta and Broccoli🥦
Mar 04, 202410:33
Get Outside

Get Outside

Going outside allows our bodies to feel more calm with many benefits. Recipe: Tomato Spread Sauce 🍅
Feb 26, 202408:57
Let Go Of Resentment

Let Go Of Resentment

Tips for letting go of resentment to create more calm. Recipe: Sandy Strawberries 🍓
Feb 19, 202413:40
Go-Tos

Go-Tos

How having go-tos are helpful for allowing more calm in our lives in multiple areas. Recipe: Greek Veggie Sandwich🥒🍅🥪
Feb 12, 202413:36
Look Up

Look Up

How knowing the benefits of Situational Awareness can promote calm. Recipe: Pulled Pork 🍲
Feb 05, 202410:12
One Year Podcast Anniversary

One Year Podcast Anniversary

After action report concept applied as I look back to see how it applies to creating more calm and giving thanks to listeners and guests. 💕 Recipe: Turkey Pesto Provolone Sandwiches 🥪
Jan 29, 202413:30
Self-Labels

Self-Labels

How we label ourselves can create more or less overwhelm. We are human beings not doings. Recipe: Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
Jan 22, 202412:01
Capture Calm

Capture Calm

Record what creates calm for you. Recipe: Chicken Rice Soup 🥣
Jan 15, 202408:32
Repair

Repair

Discussion of how applying the concept of repair can allow us to experience more calm. Recipe: Marineta Chicken 🍗
Jan 08, 202409:46
Reprise: 4 Ways to More Calm

Reprise: 4 Ways to More Calm

Bringing in the New Year with a favorite episode outlining 4 steps you can take to bring more calm into your life right now.
Jan 01, 202409:52
Reprise: Vacation Calm

Reprise: Vacation Calm

Bringing back a favorite episode fitting for the holiday time when you might be traveling.
Dec 25, 202315:38
Calming Goals

Calming Goals

A fresh take on goal setting allowing for more calm. Recipe: Three C’s (3 ingredient cookies)
Dec 18, 202312:07
Questions for Journaling

Questions for Journaling

Episode 7: Journal for Calm introduced the benefits and methods of journaling. This episode provides a recap and questions to guide your journaling time to allow more awareness to move toward calm. Recipe: Pantry Tortilla Soup 🌶️🥣
Dec 11, 202311:05
Boundaries

Boundaries

How implementing healthy boundaries can help promote more calm. Recipe: Chipper Pie 🥧
Dec 04, 202310:46
Using Planners

Using Planners

3 points how using planners 📒 can help us to create calm.
Recipe: Orange 🍊 Glorious

Simplified Planners
Day Designer
Erin Condren
Full Focus
Best Today Guide
Powersheets

Nov 27, 202311:26
Listener Favorite for Thanksgiving

Listener Favorite for Thanksgiving

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 (if you celebrate it). Please enjoy this listener favorite episode and thanks for tuning in to the Recipe for Calm podcast🎙️. Recipe: Pumpkin🧡Dip
Nov 20, 202307:31
Curiosity & Compassion

Curiosity & Compassion

How using compassion and curiosity can help us with calm in moments of distress such as burnt bread 🧄 🥖 😄. Recipe: 🍎 Apple Cranberry Pecan Salad 🥗
Nov 13, 202310:57
5 Steps to Reduce Holiday Decision Fatigue

5 Steps to Reduce Holiday Decision Fatigue

Holidays can find us with lots of opportunities to make decisions and that can lead to feelings of decision overload. I offer 5 steps to reduce those moments and point back to some older episodes that also help. open.spotify.com/playlist/3w5dhrBNmUQpKKpHAP4nyo?si=B_S-EnfhS02rkTlDE2oEnQ Recipe: Cranberry Orange 🍊 Spritzer
Nov 06, 202311:48
Thanksgiving Eve Recipes

Thanksgiving Eve Recipes

‘Twas the night before Thanksgiving and no room left in the fridge 😄. Some ideas for dinner the night before and morning of Thanksgiving. Thoughts to think on purpose. Recipe: Cranberry Orange Relish 🍊
Oct 30, 202312:49
Gift List Ease

Gift List Ease

Heading into the holidays with 3 steps to help create more calm handling gift lists. Recipe: Parmesan Pasta Soup 🥣 Mix (a gift 🎁 mix to make)
Oct 23, 202313:04
Calm Toolkit

Calm Toolkit

"Calm toolkit" of episodes for when you need calm NOW:
Ep. 7: Journal for Calm
Ep. 12: Processing Feelings
Ep. 16: Five Senses
Ep. 21: Sleep Well
Ep. 33: Reading for Calm
Ep. 37: Music for Calm
Also includes Breathing Exercise
Oct 16, 202308:01
Music for Calm

Music for Calm

Three benefits of using music for more calm. Accompanying calm playlist in Spotify: spotify.link/aZA0qB6VJDb Recipe: Pumpkin 🎃 Bread 🍞
Oct 09, 202308:08
Benefits of Rest for Calm

Benefits of Rest for Calm

From the Bible to Racetrack, Disney, farms and us, rest is important. Listen in to hear 3 main benefits and a challenge. Recipe: Chopped Cucumber 🥒 Caprese Salad 🥗
Oct 02, 202313:42
3 Steps to Stop Overthinking

3 Steps to Stop Overthinking

Suggested steps to take for when your mind starts to spiral into overthinking. Recipe: Fall Mini Charcuterie
Sep 25, 202307:19
For When You Want to Throw in the Towel

For When You Want to Throw in the Towel

Three steps to take for those moments when you’re ready to “throw in the towel!” Recipe: 🍗 Chicken Caesar Wraps
Sep 18, 202308:28
Reading for Calm

Reading for Calm

Five benefits of reading to promote more calm in your life. Mentioned in episode: modernmrsdarcy.com Recipe: Blueberry 🫐 Blender Muffins
Sep 11, 202313:47
Glimmers for Calm

Glimmers for Calm

Sep 04, 202310:41
Calming Podcast Recommendations

Calming Podcast Recommendations

Aug 28, 202314:40
10 Things - An Introduction

10 Things - An Introduction

To celebrate my 30th episode I’m sharing #10thingstotellyou (taken from Laura Tremaine). Whether you’ve been listening from the beginning, this is your first episode or are somewhere in between, thank you for listening. 🙏🏻 Cookie Dough Recipe Link Recipe: Edible Cookie Dough

References:

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat

Love & Saffron

Episode 16-Five Senses

Episode 26-Consistency for Calm

Aug 21, 202315:34
Mistake, Masterpiece?

Mistake, Masterpiece?

Aug 14, 202311:11
3 Steps to Declutter

3 Steps to Declutter

Three steps to Declutter for more calm to help reduce decision fatigue and simplify your life. Recipe: Tomato 🍅 Sandwich 🥪
Aug 07, 202308:04
Taste Test Party

Taste Test Party

How following the rule of 3 to host a simple taste test party can add some fun and create more calm for you. Recipe: Peach Pistachio Crostini
Jul 31, 202310:57
Consistency for Calm

Consistency for Calm

Listen in as I share three thoughts on how consistency might add more calm to your daily life. Recipe: Cookie 🍪 Dough Dip
Jul 24, 202308:05
Best Intentions

Best Intentions

Listen in as I discuss a couch, childhood game and presuming best intentions can help us with calm. Recipe: Black Beans & Feta
Jul 17, 202307:01
Summer Gatherings Recipes

Summer Gatherings Recipes

Meal ideas from the podcast for summer gatherings. New Recipe: Yogurt Buster Parfait
Jul 10, 202309:19
No as Yes

No as Yes

How can saying no be a yes and help us create more calm in our lives? Taking a cue from kids and their ability to be honest with saying no. Recipe: 2-ingredient Hot Fudge Sauce
Jul 03, 202309:56
Interview: Christina Flach

Interview: Christina Flach

This week we are joined by Christina Flach, Celebrity Makeup Artist, Creator and CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup, Philanthropist, On Air Beauty Expert, Mom of 5, and the list goes on! Listen in as we talk about what she does to add calm to her life including in specific moments. She shares her favorite go-to recipe that she enjoys daily. You are going to want to make it yourself to glow from the inside out just like Christina!

Learn more about Christina on her websites ChristinaFlach.com and PrettyGirlMakeup.com. Be sure to follow her and say "hi" on Instagram at ChristinaFlachMakeup and PrettyGirlMkup. Remember to use code PRETTYGIRL for a 25% discount on the organic, vegan, cruelty-free, women-owned, USA made lip gloss that will keep your lips hydrated and looking luscious!

For those interested, here is a link to Brene Brown's talk referencing Theodore Roosevelt's "In The Arena" - fast forward to the 7 minute mark and watch for approximately 2 minutes. If you prefer to read, there's a brief link from her book Daring Greatly regarding this here.

Recipe: Christina's Green Juice


Jun 26, 202321:02
Sleep Well

Sleep Well

5 reasons sleep is good and 5 tips for good sleep. Recipe: Applewiches
Jun 19, 202308:34
Vacation Calm

Vacation Calm

Four Be’s for more calm on vacation. Recipe: My quick and easy inspiration of Breakfast Rolls based on Dishoom’s.
Jun 12, 202315:24