Less Stress In Life
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About this podcast
Welcome to Less Stress in Life, the podcast where science, compassion, and practical strategies come together to help you live well—even when life doesn't go according to plan.
Hosted by registered nurse and board-certified reflexologist Deb Timmerman and physical therapist Lindsay Vertalka, our conversations explore the connection between stress, pain, the nervous system, and overall well-being. Together, we share evidence-informed insights, real-life experiences, and simple tools that can help you better understand your body and support your health.
Whether you're living with chronic pain or illness, caring for someone who is, or simply looking for practical ways to reduce stress and improve your quality of life, you'll find encouragement, education, and hope here.
Because living well isn't about having a perfect body. It's about learning to work with the one you have.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 119 episodes
- More Than Back Pain: Exploring Chiropractic Care with guest Dr. Carly Sorrell · 27 min · Season 4 Episode 12When you think of chiropractic care, do you immediately think of back or neck pain? There's more to the conversation! In this episode of the Less Stress in Life podcast, Deb and…
- The Hidden Challenges of Living with an Invisible Illness with guest: Nicole Hutton Shannon, Ph.D. · 29 min · Season 4 Episode 13Nicole Hutton Shannon, Ph.D., joins us to discuss holistic wellness, accessibility, and the many ways people can support their health and well-being. As the owner of HSB…
- Living with Pain That Doesn’t Go Away with Guest Dr Esther Combs · 27 min · Season 4 Episode 11What happens when life changes in an instant—and pain becomes part of your everyday story? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Esther Combs, educator, therapist, and founder of The…
- iRest Meditation and Chronic Pain: What You Need to Know with Guest Debra Hart · 27 min · Season 4 Episode 10Living with chronic pain can make it difficult to truly rest. Even when the body slows down, the nervous system may remain on high alert—watching, anticipating, and responding…
- The Mind-Body Connection and Chronic Pain: What You Need to Know · 21 min · Episode 9The mind-body connection is more than a wellness buzzword. It’s the ongoing, two-way communication between your brain, nervous system, thoughts, emotions, and the physical…
- Chronic Pain Myths That Might Be Keeping You Stuck · 21 min · Season 4 Episode 8Chronic pain comes with a lot of messages about what pain means, what you should avoid, and what you need to do to get better. But what if some of those long-held beliefs are…
- When the Life You Know Changes in an Instant · 25 min · Season 4 Episode 7What happens when the life you knew changes in an instant? After a serious automobile accident left Jessica Crosby with significant injuries, pain, and mobility limitations, she…
- Talking With Your Doctor: Simple Ways to Get Better Care with Guest Pam Zelasko, MD. · 30 min · Season 4 Episode 6Have you ever left a doctor's appointment wishing you'd remembered to ask one more question? You're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Pam Zelasko joins us to share simple…
- How to Cope with Uncertainty When Life Feels Unpredictable with Guest Susie Marsh · 30 min · Season 4 Episode 5What happens when the person everyone else depends on suddenly becomes the one who needs help? In this episode, we're joined once again by professional organizer and Michigan…
- Real Stories: What Living with Chronic Illness Really Looks Like with Guest Allison Troyer Wiswell · 22 min · Season 4 Episode 3Follow Us: Website: LessStressinLife.com/podcast/ Stay tuned for more conversations to empower you to live well, manage stress, and build a thriving, healthy life!
- Real Stories: Finding Hope When the Answers Aren't Easy with Guest Allison Troyer Wiswell · 24 min · Season 4 Episode 4Receiving a diagnosis is often just the beginning of the journey. In Part 2 of our conversation with certified professional coach Allison Troyer Wiswell, we move beyond the…
- Chronic Pain and the Nervous System: What You Need to Know · 23 min · Season 4 Episode 2Why does pain sometimes continue long after an injury heals? Why can stress make symptoms worse? And what does the nervous system actually have to do with chronic pain? In this…
- What Counts as a Chronic Illness? A Practical Guide · 19 min · Season 4 Episode 1Welcome to Season 4 of the Less Stress in Life Podcast. This season, Deb Timmerman, registered nurse and board-certified reflexologist, and Lindsay Vertalka, master’s-level…
- From Self-Care to Stress-Care: The Role of Complementary Therapies in Healing · 19 min · Season 3 Episode 14Feeling overwhelmed by stress or stuck in survival mode? In this episode, we unpack the difference between basic self-care and true stress care—and why your nervous system needs…
- Movement and Exercise for Brain Function and Physical Health · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 15What if movement didn’t have to mean hitting the gym? In this episode of the Empowered Wellness Series, we explore how simple, joyful movement—like walking, gardening, or even…
- What is Fear Avoidance and How is It Affecting My Health? · 19 min · Season 3 Episode 12Welcome to the Less Stress in Life Podcast – Empowered Wellness Series Hosted by Deb Timmerman, RN, board-certified reflexologist and natural health practitioner, alongside…
- Why Can’t I Sleep? Exploring the Real Reasons You’re Exhausted · 31 min · Season 3 Episode 11In this episode of the Empowered Wellness Series, Deb Timmerman is joined by Susie Marsh, professional organizer, and Lindsay Vertalka, physical therapist, to unpack one of the…
- The Healing Rollercoaster is Not Linear · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 10In today’s episode, we’re diving into a truth that many of us struggle with: healing isn’t linear. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or…
- Chronic Disorganization: It's Not Just Clutter. It’s a Brain-Based Issue · 23 min · Episode 9Welcome back to the Less Stress in Life Podcast and our Empowered Wellness Series! In this episode, co-hosts Deb Timmerman, RN, Lindsay Vertalka, MSPT, and Susie Marsh, LMSW and…
- Decluttering for Mental Clarity: The Power of Letting Go · 27 min · Episode 8Welcome back to the Less Stress in Life Podcast and our Empowered Wellness Series! In this episode, your hosts Deb Timmerman, RN and natural health advocate; Lindsay Vertalka…
