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On this episode of the Less Stressed Life, I'm joined by Deb Hadley, founder of KT Humble Hearts, who shares her heartbreaking story of losing both of her children just nine months apart. Deb's story is incredibly moving, and I really wanted to share it with you. We talk about how she found hope and purpose through her grief and why she now helps others who are going through difficult losses. We also get into the difference between grief and mourning, how grief can show up in situations like estrangement, and why healing doesn't mean forgetting or moving on. Plus, Deb shares how joy and sadness can exist together and some ways we can better support people who are grieving.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
❤️ Deb's story of loss, love, and hope
🌿 Understanding grief vs. mourning
💔 Grieving relationships and estrangement
🫶 Supporting someone through grief
✨ Finding joy alongside sadness
🌱 Growing around grief instead of moving on

ABOUT GUEST:
Deb Hadley is the Founder and Executive Director of KT Humble Hearts, a nonprofit dedicated to providing hope and healing to those who are grieving. A certified grief coach, speaker, and author, Deb compassionately walks alongside individuals and families, helping them find hope, healing, and purpose after loss.

WHERE TO FIND GUEST:
Website: https://kthumblehearts.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kthumblehearts22/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KThumblehearts

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🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

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Do you ever catch yourself overthinking, trying to keep everyone happy, or feeling like you need to control everything? On this episode of the Less Stressed Life, I'm joined by Dr. Stephanie Lopez to talk about how these everyday habits can actually be signs of defensiveness. Stephanie shares how a workshop during her career at NASA completely changed the way she understood her own emotions, and why coping with anxiety isn't always the same as addressing what's underneath it. We also get into how our nervous system plays a role in anxiety and some interesting ways to help calm it down. Plus, how learning to handle our own emotions can make a difference in our relationships, especially with our kids.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🛡️ Defensiveness beyond arguing
🧠 Overthinking, perfectionism, and people pleasing
💭 Coping vs. addressing anxiety
🌿 Calming an overactive nervous system
❤️ Emotional capacity and relationships

ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Stephanie Lopez is an organizational psychologist, executive coach, and former NASA professional who helps high achievers overcome anxiety and overwhelm. After struggling with anxiety and burnout herself, a life-changing workshop inspired her to take a different approach to managing emotions. Today, Dr. Steph combines psychology, nervous system science, and practical tools to help women feel calmer, more confident, and connected in their everyday lives.

WHERE TO FIND GUEST:
Free Workshop: https://www.brave-method.com/anxiety-relief-experience
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephanielopez
Podcast: https://www.brave-method.com/anxiety-relief-experience

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 💛 I’m sharing some pretty cool health pearls 💎 about vitamin K2, a misunderstood nutrient that goes way beyond 🦴 bone health, including its role in helping calcium get where it needs to go, ❤️ cardiovascular health, 🥾 performance and more. Save 10% on any Jigsaw Health order with code LESSSTRESSED10.

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Quick Links: https://www.christabiegler.com/links
Cortisol Shop: https://christabiegler.com/cortisol-shop

✨Grab Cortisol Reset here: https://christabiegler.com/cortisol-a

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On this episode of the Less Stressed Life, we're wrapping up our October ADHD series with psychologist Dr. Ari Tuckman. We talk about what an ADHD diagnosis actually looks like, why ADHD often goes unnoticed in girls and women, and how it can affect relationships and parenting. We also explore the difference between using ADHD as an explanation versus an excuse, along with practical strategies for managing procrastination, time blindness, and everyday challenges.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

🧠 What an accurate ADHD diagnosis looks like
🧬 Genetics and why ADHD can go undiagnosed
❤️ ADHD in relationships and parenting
⏰ Managing time blindness and procrastination
🧩 ADHD as an explanation, not an excuse

ABOUT GUEST:
Dr. Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA, is a psychologist, international speaker, and ADHD thought leader with over 25 years of experience in private practice. He specializes in working with teens and adults with ADHD, as well as couples navigating relationship challenges. He is the author of five books on adult ADHD, including his newest, The ADHD Productivity Manual, and received CHADD's Hall of Fame Award in 2023.

WHERE TO FIND GUEST:
Website: https://www.drarituckman.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arituckmanpsyd

SPONSOR:
Thank you to Jigsaw Health for being such a great sponsor. 💛 I’m sharing some pretty cool health pearls 💎 about vitamin K2, a misunderstood nutrient that goes way beyond 🦴 bone health, including its role in helping calcium get where it needs to go, ❤️ cardiovascular health, 🥾 performance and more. Save 10% on any Jigsaw Health order with code LESSSTRESSED10.

NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:
🍽️ Over restriction is dead
🥑 Whole food is soul food and fed is best
🔄 Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
🤝 You don’t have to figure it out alone
❤️ Do your best and leave the rest

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
Quick Links: https://www.christabiegler.com/links
Cortisol Shop: https://christabiegler.com/cortisol-shop

✨Grab Cortisol Reset here: https://christabiegler.com/cortisol-a

❓Questions for Christa? Submit them here: https://www.christabiegler.com/questions