The Living Stress Free Podcast

The Secret to Lowering Your Stress - You Already Have It!

Lou and Marilyn Guadagnino "pull out all the stops" in this informative and transformational podcast exploring how the mind creates stress and the hidden antidote that has been with us since the day we were born. Imagine if you could shift your awareness from a stressed, overwhelmed state of mind, to a peaceful, satisfied, boundless, fulfilling experience, any moment you choose. The Living Stress Free Podcast will share this secret using clear information, helpful examples, and practical suggestions so you are able to try out this "antidote" immediately. Learn how the mind is similar to a computer: collecting data, deciding what category to file this data in, and storing it for future reference. This is what becomes our sense of self, our personhood, our ego. Learn about another part of us that is separate from this "mind-computer" and much more significant! Lou and Marilyn keep it interesting, engaging and challenging to the intellect. Ride this wave of thought-provoking information as you continue your stress-free journey with the stress experts! 

"Got Rest?"

Lou and Marilyn Guadagnino continue their exploration of how to lower stress and increase life balance in this episode of The Living Stress Free Podcast focusing on rest. Find out how rest is mandatory for processing your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and how time off allows you to metabolize your stressors. Discover the antidote for an inability to stop working and learn new ways to perceive rest in your life. Rest does not have to mean you're sitting around doing nothing! Learn how to "change it up" using the LSF Yantra, explore how to avoid getting stressed from vacationing, and discover three simple ways to increase rest in your life right now. Lou and Marilyn keep it real, keep it light, and share lots of fun anecdotes from hanging out at airports to "fish dreams." Take a rest for a half-hour to enjoy this helpful reminder to get your rest to live stress-free.  Visit livingstressfree.org 

Happy Independence Day! Is Anyone Truly Independent?

Join Lou and Marilyn Guadagnino, on this Fourth of July Holiday, to ponder independence vs interdependence. Listen to their thoughts and insights ranging from the mundane to the profound: picnic food, Big Macs, watching fireworks in a Sears parking lot to the divisive nature of our political climate, how belief often does not correlate with reality, and how to cultivate true freedom. Thoughtful, humorous, and engaging, the Living Stress Free Podcast examines situations that are relatable and relevant, sharing information about mindfulness, compassion, and the importance of rest and relaxation. Happy Independence Day! Visit LivingStressFree.Org and like our FaceBook page: Living Stress Free Inc for support and education. 

Is "Living Stress Free" Possible?

Lou and Marilyn Guadagnino host the third episode of The Living Stress Free Podcast focusing on wellness - what it really means if you want to lower your stress and balance your life. Citing themes from Rochester’s WXXI “Connections” radio show, with Evan Dawson, “What Does True Wellness Mean,” in which Lou Guadagnino was a guest speaker, this podcast goes deeper into this discussion. How do we define wellness, the importance of self-care, and the connection between balance and lowering stress.

Filled with helpful insights and practical suggestions,  Lou and Marilyn explain their name - Living Stress Free - and if they think you can have a life without stress. LSF offers a unique perspective as an antidote to a stress-filled world. Visit livingstressfree.org for more information.

The US Stress Epidemic: How to Protect Yourself and Your Family

Lou and Marilyn Guadagnino host the second episode of The Living Stress Free Podcast focusing on how to balance your life to lower your stress. Citing excerpts from Sanjay Gupta’s documentary “One Nation Under Stress,” the Guadagnino’s discuss themes related to lower mortality rates, “deaths of despair,” the struggling middle class, and the lack of security and predictability in American society. Filled with interesting pondering, humorous anecdotes, and helpful insights, Lou and Marilyn tackle the age-old question, “How do I manage my stress?” with wisdom, optimism, and clarity. Learn about the LSF stress theory, the real causes of stress, the three types of stress, and what to do about it. After listening to their newest podcast, visit livingstressfree.org for more information and get started on protecting yourself and your family. 

It's Never Too Late To Do Nothing

Join Lou and Marilyn Guadagnino as they chat about the helpful art of doing nothing and why it's important for lowering your stress, balancing your life, and increasing productivity. Examining the strategy of Niksen, the Dutch practice of intentional idleness, the Living Stress Free Podcast will discuss why this seemingly counter-productive lifehack is actually a beneficial way to increase creativity, recharge your mental battery, and increase happiness in your life.

They also review the main ideas from Kenneth Stanley and Joel Lehman's book, Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned - The Myth of the Objective, contemplating how clear goals and objectives do not always bring the best results. The practice of "going with the flow", being flexible to the natural changes and shifts that occur in life, is one of the most stress-free ways to exist. Find out why boredom is unnecessary, why it's ok to go against societal norms, and how intentions are far greater than goals. Lou and Marilyn bring wisdom, humor, and practical strategies to every podcast, helping to reinforce stress-free living to live a healthier, happier, more fulfilling life. Visit LivingStressFree.org for more information.