Chaos is Chaos and You're Not Crazy! Proven Ways to Overcome Collective Stress #findyourcalm

"Chaos is chaos, and you're NOT crazy! 🧠 Let's break down how to cope with collective stress and start the journey toward inner peace. #CollectiveStress #InnerPeaceJourney" Welcome back to the Autoimmune Hour! 🎉 Sharon Sayler is thrilled to host Dr. Charryse Johnson, author of 'Expired Mindsets: Releasing Patterns That No Longer Serve You.' In this episode, they dive deep into managing collective stress, mindfulness, and maintaining sanity amid chaos. Dr. Charryse shares practical tips for managing repetitive thoughts, balancing information intake, and the importance of reducing stress. Plus, learn how to support others including children through mindfulness practices. Plus we even address loneliness and fear of change. Don't miss these invaluable insights! 01:25 Understanding Collective Stress 03:13 Tips for Reducing Stress 10:07 Managing Repetitive Thoughts 16:37 The Skill of Thought Stopping 24:58 The Power of Affirmative Language 28:36 Behavioral Changes and Mindset Shifts 30:41 The Role of Community and Connection 33:52 Addressing Loneliness and Fear of Change 35:31 Finding Peace and Joy in Daily Life More About Our Guest: Dr. Charryse Johnson is the founder of Jade Integrative Counseling and Wellness center. It was created out of a desire to offer individuals and families comprehensive and collaborative support and care. Research affirms the unique balance between mind, body, and spirit. Thus, to address one without the other is managing symptoms, versus improving wellbeing. In her work, therapy is viewed as a collaborative process and offers an integrated approach in which values, the search for meaning, and the power of choice are a central focus. It is her desire to offer a nonjudgemental environment that provides support, encouragement, and practical skills. She has specialized training in trauma through the International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP) and is an integrative practitioner highly skilled and trained in Embodied Recovery and Brainspotting. She is the author of Expired Mindsets: Releasing Patterns That No Longer Serve You Well, EMBRACE: 28 Days of Self-Love, Get Off the Scale and Heal: Learning to Satisfy Your Soul without Starving Your Body, and Mindset Matters: Body Image Edition - guided journal.  Learn More at DrCharryse.com Share this link with family and friends: www.UnderstandingAutoimmune.com/Chaos-2025 * Please note: The information presented in this show is not meant to diagnose, prevent, or treat autoimmune diseases or any other illnesses or disorders. It is essential to consult with a physician or other trained medical and healthcare professionals for personalized advice. The content provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life Interrupted Radio.com, and The Autoimmune Hour is purely for educational purposes and reflects opinions only. We aim to offer various choices and perspectives to help you embark on a journey towards better health. We encourage you to take charge of your health and seek appropriate, personalized, professional advice. Note: Any brands mentioned by our guest(s) are used as generic terms for specific groups of like items (like Coke for soda, Kleenex for tissue) and do not claim that any brand(s) cause injury, disease, or specific cases of autoimmune. ©2025 Sharon Sayler and UnderstandingAutoimmune.com Please SUBSCRIBE and join us in visualizing endless possibilities! ————— All materials including videos on The Autoimmune Hour, The Autoimmune Show and UnderstandingAutoimmune.com are the copyright of Competitive Edge Communications. For more videos and podcasts, visit https://www.UnderstandingAutoimmune.com. The Autoimmune Hour’s mission is to inspire you through others’ courageous stories, autoimmune and others’ professional opinions, encouragement, and laughter so that together you can unleash your unlimited potential regardless of your diagnosis! Disclaimer: The information provided on The Autoimmune Hour is only for educational and informational purposes. Always seek sound professional advice on your own. The show does not replace medical professionals. I am not a medical professional. In this interview, our guests are not acting as medical professionals, nor are we acting as legal, emotional, or religious professionals, and are not giving medical, legal, spiritual, or emotional advice. Seek sound advice from your professionals, as we are all different with specific situations. With this interview, we are talking about other people’s research and our own anecdotal experiences, including those of and with clients, listeners, and friends. More at https://understandingautoimmune.com/website-disclaimer Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-autoimmune-hour--2935987/support.