Stress Talk with Marcyline Bailey

🧘‍♀️ LIVE 25-MINUTE GUIDED LOVING-KINDNESS MEDITATION | Follow Along in Real-TimeReduce stress and anxiety naturally with this live guided loving-kindness meditation (Metta practice). Perfect for beginners — no meditation experience required.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🎯 WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM THIS MEDITATION━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━This 25-minute loving-kindness meditation will help you:✨ Reduce stress and anxiety immediately✨ Cultivate deep self-compassion and self-love✨ Release feelings of disconnection and isolation✨ Open your heart to yourself and others✨ Develop emotional resilience and inner peace✨ Transform self-criticism into kindness━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━💫 WHAT IS LOVING-KINDNESS MEDITATION?━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Loving-kindness meditation (called "Metta" in the Buddhist tradition) is one of the most powerful practices for:• Stress relief and anxiety reduction• Building self-compassion• Healing emotional pain• Feeling more connected to others• Overcoming loneliness and isolationThis ancient mindfulness practice teaches you to wish well for yourself and others — opening your heart and remembering our shared humanity.*NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED* — Just bring your willingness to meet yourself with kindness.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━👥 PERFECT FOR━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━✓ Meditation beginners looking for stress relief✓ People struggling with self-criticism or perfectionism✓ Anyone feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out✓ Those experiencing loneliness or disconnection✓ Professional women & entrepreneurs over 40✓ Anyone seeking inner peace and emotional balance━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🎧 HOW TO PRACTICE━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━1. Find a quiet, comfortable space2. Sit or lie down in a relaxed position3. Press play and follow along4. Allow yourself to simply be present5. No judgment — just gentle kindnessThis is a LIVE guided meditation session, so you can practice in real-time with me.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📚 SCIENTIFIC BENEFITS OF METTA MEDITATION━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Research shows loving-kindness meditation can:• Reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression• Increase positive emotions and life satisfaction• Improve emotional regulation• Decrease self-criticism• Enhance feelings of social connection• Boost immune function• Reduce chronic pain and migraines━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━💬 ABOUT STRESS TALK WITH MARCYLINE━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Stress Talk with Marcyline offers stress management strategies, mindfulness meditation practices, and wellness wisdom for professional women and entrepreneurs over 40. Drawing on Ubuntu philosophy and ancient wisdom traditions, we help you navigate overwhelm, cultivate resilience, and find peace in the chaos.► Website: www.mlbaileyconsultants.com► Instagram: @mlbaileyconsultants► Podcast: Stress Talk with Marcyline on Spotify

Struggling to quiet your mind at bedtime? This guided sleepmeditation was created specifically for women over 40 who are ready to release the stress of the day and finally enjoy deep, restful sleep — tonight. Let this gentle, step-by-step meditation guide you intofull-body relaxation so you can fall asleep fast and wake up feeling restored. In this session you'll experience:✅ A calming body scan to melt away tension✅ Breathwork to quiet racing thoughts✅ Guided visualization for deep, peaceful sleep✅ Stress release techniques designed for women over 40 Whether you're dealing with stress-driven insomnia, anxiousthoughts at night, or simply need a restorative sleep routine — this meditation is for you. 💤 For best results:Listen with headphones in a dark, comfortable space. Let yourself drift off naturally — there's no need to stay awake through the full session.Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stressmanagement and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care#mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast 

Laura’s therapist told her to turn TOWARD the anxiety. 😳And Laura's first thought? She said, "I looked at her like she had 12 heads."Same, Laura. I’ve had similar moments when I did the exact same.But here's what happened when she actually tried it. She sat down, set a 5-minute timer, and just... let the anxiety come. The tight stomach. The tension. All of it set in. And instead of the anxiety growing? It left. Because anxiety that gets acknowledged doesn't have to fight for your attentionanymore. It releases. It breathes. And then it goes. Laura said it in a way I will never forget: "I could let it breathe and let it literally leave my body." We spend so much energy running from how we feel. What if the healing was in the five minutes we stopped running? 💛On tonight’s episode of “Stress Talk” with Marcyline, you will get to watch the conversation I had with the exceptional Laura Bratton. Please join us at 7 pm.After watching try it this week. Set a timer. Turn toward it. Just five minutes. Then come back and tell me what happened. 👇7-Day Stress Reset Guide https://youtu.be/VDEsFYePfJg Laura’s Book https://www.laurabratton.com/book📌 RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS:🎙️ Subscribe to StressTalk with Marcyline: https://www.youtube.com/@mlbaileyconsultants📲 Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mlbaileyconsultantsMarcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stressmanagement and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care#mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast #stresstalk

Are you doing everything right — and still feeling likejoy belongs to someone else's life? 💛In this episode of Stress Talk with Marcyline, we'rediving deep into one of the most powerful (and most overlooked) secrets to stress relief: Finding Joy in the Everyday.This isn't about toxic positivity or pretending life isn't hard. This is about learning what the happiest women actually DO differently — and how YOU can start today. 🌿 Here's what we're unpacking together:✔️ Why women over 40 are the most joy-depleted generation — and why it's not your fault✔️ The difference between pleasure and sustainable joy (this will change how you think)✔️ 3 Secrets of the Happiest Women — with real, practical strategies you can use THIS week✔️ The neuroscience of joy and why it's your body's greatest stress antidote🔑 The 3 Strategies We Cover:1. The 3-Good-Things Ritual — rewire your brain in just21 days2. Your Sacred 10 — the one daily ritual that can changeeverything3. Your Joy Playlist — because laughter is NOT a reward,it's a requirementMarcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stressmanagement and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care#mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast 

Everything is hitting you all at once. Your inbox is full.Someone said something sideways to you or gave you the side-eye. Your body is running on fumes because you haven’t had a moment to eat. Heck… it seems like you haven’t had a moment to just breathe, and you feel yourself starting tospiral. Your thoughts go dark and negative. Your chest gets tight.Your head starts to hurt and suddenly you react to everything and everyone from a place of pure overwhelm. When that happens, things turn ugly.What if I told you there's a space that is powerful andintentional between the triggers and the spiral? My friend and mentor shared it with me, and I will share it with you. On today’s episode, I’m introducing you to a strategy called Holding Neutral. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we are going to talk about “3 Steps Wise Women Take to Lower Stress and Boost Happiness Every Day.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" an audio/videopodcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care#mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast 

83% of US workers suffer from work-related stress. Thinkabout that for a moment. Can you name what causes you to feel stressed? Many of youwill say “I love my job, but and then fill in the blank with the very thing that stresses you. How many of you would fill that blank with a type of person, a specific name or a job title? Dealing with co-workers is difficult. It can also lead to anxiety, burnout and that feeling of dread you experience everySunday night.In this episode of “Stress Talk” with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “3 Hidden Ways Your Co-Workers are Triggering Your Stress.” We will break down the seven most common types of stressful colleagues, get into the psychology behind why they act that way, and give you concrete, actionable strategies to cut stress and regain your power.Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stressmanagement and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care#mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

You’ve met all your deadlines, responded to all your emailsand you have managed to clear your desk. What is causing you to still feel that tight knot of stress in your stomach? When you get home, you feel totally wiped out, as if you ran a marathon. You were seated at your desk all day. You probably blame the workload, the pressure from youradmin team, or the never-ending emails. The real problem, however, is something you’re not even noticing? What if the very room you work in is waging a secret war on your well-being?That’s right. Your office might be quietly cranking up yourstress levels. It’s not just in your head; it’s in the walls, the lights, and the air around you. The constant hum of the building, the flickering lights, the non-stop chatter. All of this secretly sabotages your calm. The good news is that you can fight back. We're about to expose seven hidden ways your office ismaking you anxious and, more importantly, show you exactly how to fix them. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we are going to share “7 Hidden Ways Your Office Space is Sabotaging Your Calm.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care#mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast #stresstalk 

It is 2 am and you are wide awake. It feels as if someone pressed a button that caused you tostart thinking and you cannot turn it off. The more you think, the wider awake you become. You look at the clock, and it is now 2:30 am. You turn over thinking that you must get up at 6am.  The thoughts are flowing like a river now. You try lying on your other side. That doesn’t work. You try lying on your back. Nope.You pick up your phone and scroll. It’s just bad news. Whereare the funny posts? You look at the clock, and it is 3 am. You sigh and with frustrated resignation decide that you are going to be sleepy and grumpy at work tomorrow.In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “3 Reliable Sleep Habits that Actually Stop Anxiety from Waking You Up.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stressmanagement and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care#mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast #stresstalk 

You took a break. You switched from your computer screen and picked up your phone. Why do you still feel like you need a break after going back to your computer screen? Was it the notifications? Was it the newsfeed? You laughed at a few silly posts. People are so clever.Isn’t laughter supposed to relieve stress? Why after 15 minutes of scrolling do you still feel tense, nervous or on edge? The “break” you just took wasn’t the “break” that you neededto calm and rest your mind. Instead of turning off the stress response, your internal alarm system, your “break” gave it more fuel. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to break down the science of what is causing your “breaks” to fail and what your brain needs to recover when we share “Useless Breaks – Try Four Stress Breaks that Actually Work.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a podcastthat focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care#mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast 

So, the vacation is over. You are returning to work tomorrowand that relaxed, happy feeling you had a few days ago has been replaced by a quiet, creeping dread. Your out-of-office message is still up, but the reality of your overflowing inbox, the mountain of laundry, and getting back to the grind is setting in hard. That feeling is the post-holiday Sunday blues, and it’s like a massive emotional hangover. If you've got a pit in your stomach or a tightness in your chest, you are not alone. Some research shows that many people, maybe as many as 70%, dread the start of the workweek. It's a type ofanticipatory anxiety—basically, you're stressing about a future that hasn't even happened yet.For a lot of us, especially women over 40 this post-holidaycrash can feel extra intense. Before you let anxiety hijack the last few precious hours of your weekend, what if I told you there are ways to get your calm back? I’m not talking about the generic advice you’ve heard a million times. In this podcast, I’m sharing five unexpected hacks to help you crushthose post-holiday Sunday blues and start your week feeling strong and in control.In this episode of Stress Talk Live with Marcyline, I amsharing “5 Surprising Hacks to Crush the Post-Holiday Sunday Blues.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care#mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

The start of the new year tends to bring pressure, doesn’tit? We are pressured to achieve more, to do more or to be more. Because of this, we make lists of goals to accomplish the feat. “I am going to lose weight.”“This year, I am going to get that promotion.” “This is the year; we clean and purge the house.” “I am going to be fluent in Spanish by the end of the year!”Before the end of January, these goals have probably fadedinto the background of our lives. Resolutions become the catalyst for jokes. We laugh and with resignation stay the same. These types of resolutions make us think that we can change our lives from the outside in. However, healing andchange occur from the inside out.  In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “The 4 Mindfulness Habits That Will Change Your 2026.” Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stressmanagement and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care#mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast 

Are you already dreaming of enjoying holiday cheer, butdreading the reality of staring at the ceiling all night unable to sleep restfully? For women over 40, those 3 a.m. hot flashes are no joke, especially when you have a full day of family festivities ahead. They don’t stop just because of special occasions. If the thought of restless nights and zombie-likedays is already giving you anxiety, I have some information that you may find helpful. This podcast will walk you through three simple routines designed tohelp you sleep through the night and feel like yourself this holiday season. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aresharing how you can “Sleep Through the Entire Night this Holiday.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stressmanagement and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care#mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

Do you feel like the holidays are going to break you? Somany of us run on fumes during this time of year. This sometimes leaves us feeling resentful because of all the demands. Everyone in your family requires something from you, including your spouse, your children and your agingparents.If you are like me, you may try to hide in the bathroom justto get a few moments of peace. Sometimes family will invade that space as well.If you work, it seems as if work demands increase as well.Timelines shorten. Expectations intensify. The unexpected happens requiring all hands on deck to put out the fire. A while back, I knew I had to do something to get throughthe holidays without losing it. As a result, I created a simple mental reset routine that saved me and helped me find real joy in the season again.In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live, we are kicking offour Get Though the Holidays Without Losing It series with “From Overwhelmed to Empowered My Holiday Reset Routine.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care#mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast 

Your holiday burnout is a trap.You’re making lists, double checking them, and still havethat nagging feeling that you're failing at a time of the year that is supposed to be full of magic. If the whole festive season feels less festive and more frantic, you’re not alone. You’re caught in a trap that is made of expectations,obligations, and that quiet, crushing pressure to be happy all the time. It’s a trap that tricks you into thinking your exhaustion is a personal failing, that your stress just means you're not grateful enough, and that your desire tojust… stop… is a betrayal of the holiday spirit.Today, I am going to help you change that perception andgive you the 7 truths that dismantle this pressure trap and allow you to finally breathe this holiday season.In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “Overwhelmed This Season? 7 Simple Actions to Regain Control.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care#mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast 

You know the feeling. That familiar heat starts rising inyour chest as a relative makes “that” comment again. The holiday dinner you spent hours cooking is suddenly on the verge of being wrecked by the same old argument, and you feel totally powerless to stop it. That holiday rage startsbubbling up, and you're terrified it's going to spoil everything.For years, you've probably been told that your anger is theproblem—a flaw you need to fix, hide, or just swallow down.But what if I told you that anger isn't the problem at all? What if it's actually your superpower? In this episode of "Stress Talk" Live, we are talking about "Why Your Holiday Anger is Actually a Superpower."Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and aCertified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapypractice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk," a podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management, solution focused self-care and grateful living. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care#mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast 

This holiday season, while others are posting about joy andgratitude, you might find yourself feeling angry, afraid, or just plain sad. Honestly? It makes sense because so much is going on in the world. Perhaps things are hitting close to home. Family drama setsyou off. You feel anxiety about money or trying to live up to everyone's expectations. Maybe you will miss someone who won't be at the dinner table this year. Whatever it is, we'll talk about real, practical ways tohonor what you're feeling without letting it overwhelm you. You have permission to be human during the most emotionally complicated time of year.In this talk, we're going to dig into these three emotions andwhy they show up so intensely during the holidays. We will look at what they are trying to tell us, and how we can work with them instead of pretending everything's fine. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “The 3 Intense Emotions You'll See More this Holiday Season.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk," the podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care#mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

You know what you should be eating. You've read the articles, you've meal-prepped like a boss, and your kitchen is stocked with all the right things. That’s not the issue.The issue is that it is 3 pm. You are at work franticallylooking for chocolate to ease your craving.  A colleague has crackers, so you settle, stress-eating the crackers like they're going out of style. Here's the plot twist: it's notabout willpower, and you're not broken. Stress is pulling the strings and causing you to eat yourway, albeit temporarily to relief. Today, we're going to uncover three hidden ways stress hijacks your healthy eating habits—and trust me, once you understand what's really going on behind the scenes, you'll finally stop blaming yourself and start working with your body instead of against it.In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “3 Hidden Ways Stress Hijacks Your Otherwise Healthy Eating Habits.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives throughstrategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care#mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

Have you ever had one of those days when you start out feeling amazing? You feel energized, positive, and ready to take on whatever comes your way. Then something happens. There is shift and suddenly everything feels off. You don’t know what happened, how it happened, or when ithappened. You just know that you are suddenly in a “different” mood. Well, here's the thing, your mood isn't some mysterious force you can't control. Today we are breaking down the three big factors that canmake or break how you feel on any given day. As women navigating our 40s and beyond, understanding these three pieces of the puzzle can be a total game-changer. So, grab your coffee or tea, get comfortable, and let's talkabout taking back control of your mood. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “3 Factors That can Make or Break a Good Mood.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care#mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

Have you ever rolled out of bed and thought “I am notfeeling this today?” If so, you are not alone. The next question we often ask ourselves is “why.” “Why do I feel this way?” Sometimes, we don’t know why. We just know that we areexperiencing some phenomenon that causes us to feel some kind of way.Then there are other days when we are bright and chipper,ready for the world. Nothing has changed. Nothing is different, we just feel energized and ready to manage anything that comes our way.  In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to talk about mood when we share “3 Simple Steps to Finally Understand Your Mood and Feel Better.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management, solution focused self-care and grateful living. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast 

We are approaching the end of Suicide Awareness month. That does not mean that the work to lower deaths by suicide ends. You now know the prevalence, statistics, risk factors and protective factors. Do you know the key relationship habits that play a role in preventing death by suicide?In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “5 Top Relationship Habits that Can Really Help Prevent Suicide.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

According to Suicide Prevention Resource Center data, Death by suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for children aged 10-14. It is the 3rd leading cause of death for individuals aged 15-24. Additionally, it is the 2nd leading cause of death for individuals aged 25-34. Between 2011 and 2020, the number of suicides in the U.S. outnumbered the number of homicides in the U.S.This is Suicide Awareness Month, and we are sharinginformation to help you save the life of someone you know.In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “People who Know these 5 Common Warning Signs Can Prevent Suicide.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and we are sharinginformation that we hope will help you or someone you love who is in crisis. Suicidal thoughts are sometimes triggered by traumatic events that contribute to hopelessness, worthlessness, intense chronic feelings of sadness without a positive outlook for the future.  Risk factors are those environmental or personalcharacteristics that increase the chances a person may die by suicide. Protective factors are the environmental and personal characteristics that help protect a person from suicide. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “3 Protective Factors that Actually Help Prevent Thoughts of Suicide.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and the theme is“Together in Strength, Dignity, Hope and Purpose. When a person dies by suicide, it affects the family and the communities in which that person belonged.  The impacts of suicidal ideation are profound as well. “Over the next few weeks, we are going to spend some timetalking about suicide and ways in which you can support a loved one, colleague or stranger who may feel as if they no longer belong in the world. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “3 Useful Facts about Suicide that will Help You Save a Life.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and aCertified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L.Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

The benefits of investing in employee wellbeing are showingto outweigh the cost. Some employers overlook the value the company gains when the workforce is healthy and happy. We want to provide a little food for thought as we share valuable reasons to consider key findings around health andwellbeing in the workplace.In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “6 Good Reasons to Weigh the Costs vs Benefits of Employee Wellbeing.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and aCertified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L.Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapypractice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

As the host of “Stress Talk,” I have talked a lot about theimportance of managing your own wellness and wellbeing. We have had good conversations about how individuals can do so by assessing their individual needs, setting SMARTgoals, and incorporating actions that fit into their lives and lifestyles. I still believe these are vital actions that over time improve the quality of one’s health and wellbeing.Many corporations and businesses also have the mindset that it is the individual’s responsibility to manage their own wellness and wellbeing. They provide health related tools or services that the employee may choose to access.  Decisions to offer these health-related tools and services, however, are usually based on cost to the employer with little regard to return on investment. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “5 Things Effective Companies Know About Employee Wellbeing That Boost Profit.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia, a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP®.) She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast 

For the past few weeks, we have been talking aboutboundaries. Today, we are wrapping up this series by sharing a few tips and a resource to empower you to establish and maintain effective boundaries. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “How to Stop Being a Pushover Create Strong Boundaries No One Ignores.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast 

Boundary violations. Sometimes they are subtle. Often, theyare obvious. Do you think about an interaction that happened earlier, only to conclude hours later that a boundary you established was violated. Many of usare blindsided by the subtle ways in which others cross the line. Remember that boundaries help to determine how we willexperience the world around us. They set parameters for how we interact with others and how others will interact with us.In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “20 Absolutely Clear Signs Women Will Know Your Boundaries Are Being Violated.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a videoand audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

What happens when someone crosses the boundary you have set? Boundaries establish parameters regarding how you will interact and integrate yourself in the environment. They also establish parameters for others regarding how you would like to be treated.We talk about boundaries, but many have a hard time settingboundaries and maintaining them. We are going to share a 3-step strategy to help you to save your day and to bring your stress levels down.In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “Save Your Day Use This Foolproof 3-Step Boundary Strategy.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a videoand audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management, solution focused self-care and grateful living.

Are you a woman over 40 who feels like she is constantlypulled in every direction. You juggle your career, family, and personal responsibilities while your own needs get pushed aside. Some would tell you to give it up, stay home and just take care of your husband and family. That option may not bepossible and may not feel satisfying either. If this describes you, please know that you are not alone.The strategies that worked in your twenties and thirties aren't enough anymore, and your energy is too precious to waste on things that drain rather than fuel you. You also want to feel accomplished in your profession of choice.In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we areexploring the three boundary types that successful women use to transform their lives: emotional boundaries that protect your mental energy, physical boundaries that honor your space, and time boundaries that put you back incontrol of your schedule. Join us for “Stress Talk” live, as we share “How Successful Women Master These 3 Life-Changing Boundaries to Manage Stress.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

Let’s talk about physical resilience as stress reduction andmanagement strategy. For women over 40, our bodes are constantly sending us messages. We often don’t want to hear them because they remind us that we are aging. Although we would rather not hear the messages, if we listencarefully, our bodies will tell us exactly what we need to stay healthy, age with grace, and maintain low stress levels.In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “4 Effective Strategies Women Embrace to See Lower Workplace Stress.” Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

Researchers at Penn State University found that 75% of shares on Facebook were made without the user clicking through to read the content.This is poignant given that so many people receive “news” from social media. The study appeared in the journal Nature Human Behavior in November 2024. Otherresearch studies have found similar results. Many on social media appear to receive their “news” from the headlines only.Headlines and small narrative blurbs are created usingprinciples of psychology to attract and engage readers. Unfortunately, headlines can be misleading and can evoke emotions which can create stress andincrease anxiety.In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “How to Mindfully Break Free from Headline Stress Know the Psychology.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a videoand audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

“My company told me to call.” “I got your number from mywork.” These are usually the statements I hear when people call tomake their first appointment using their EAP benefits. Often, they are not sure what to expect when they make the call. What exactly are employee assistance programs? How are they to be used? What should an employee expect?I am going to answer these questions and break down how to get the best benefit out of your employee assistance program.In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “How to Get the Best Benefit from Your Employee Assistance Program.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

The Campaign for Trauma Informed Practice and Policyreported that mental health concerns are at epidemic proportions. One in 5 Americans are diagnosed with a mental illness. This number does not includethose with unreported mental health conditions. The estimated financial burden on the US economy is more than $280 billion annually.The stress on the community at large is magnified incommunities that lack adequate access and culturally responsive care.In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “How to Create an Affordable Culturally Responsive Mental Health Network.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in theState of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we are taking adeep dive into mental health services and delivery in the Black community. Today, I am sharing statistics, concerns and proposing 3 possible solutions. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we aregoing to share “3 Pioneering Solutions for Better Mental Health Treatment in the Black Community.”Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audiopodcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

Hello, powerful women! Today we are taking a deep dive into strategies that will transform how you navigate workplace challenges while managing your emotional and mental health. Imagine walking into meetings with confidence. Can you see yourself thriving and managing in the workplace with grace? How would it feel to have more than enough energy to enjoy your passions outside of work? Is this something you desire? Well, we are here for you. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we are going to share “5 Empowered Strategies Women Use to Crush Workplace Stress and Succeed.” Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care.

We’re thrilled to have the incredible Tamara Dopwell, a talented social worker and social entrepreneur, as our special guest. 🌟   In this episode we explore practical strategies to handle stress while navigating life’s challenges. Tamara will share her invaluable insights on self-care, mental health, and how to cultivate resilience in our daily lives. Whether you’re juggling work, family, or personal goals, this conversation is packed with wisdom tailored just for you! 💪❤️   So, grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and tune in on You won’t want to miss this empowering discussion that promises to uplift and inspire! Let’s take a step towards a more balanced and joyful life together. 🌈 Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

Where does the magic of the holidays live? The magic lives in us, in every breath we take. Every breath is an opportunity to live life in any way we choose. We so often get bogged down in our own stuff, our family and friends’ stuff and the stuff of the world. Sometimes it is hard to breathe. This causes us to forget that with each breath comes an opportunity. A choice. A decision. This holiday season, women can choose how they will use that breath. I personally have chosen to experience joy and cheer with those I love. I want you to make a choice that fits and feeds you.   In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we share “How Smart Women Boost their Holiday Joy and Cheer during the Holidays.” Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

Thanksgiving 2024 is Thursday in the United States. Expressing gratitude gives us power. It energizes and motivates us to live our lives fully. It enables us to see the abundance that is present in our lives right now. The practice of gratitude can change our perspective, lower stress and boost our mood. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we share “Timely Gratitude Practices to Lower Stress and Boost Mood during the Holidays.” Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

Emotional self-care relies on one’s ability to think clearly and factually. So often our thought life is full of imaginings, dreams and fancies that cause satisfaction or dissatisfaction. Unfortunately, the thoughts may not be factual. Our thoughts are also influenced by experiences and ingrained beliefs. This affects our ability to engage in healthy interactions. So, how does one deliver emotional self-care in a meaningful way? We begin by recognizing and understanding our habitual toxic thought patterns, then we work to change them. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we continue sharing the “10 Toxic Thought Patterns that Lead to Staggering Burnout in Black Women.” Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

Do you park in the same spot at work? Sit in the same pew at church? You probably order the same meal at your favorite fast-food restaurant. We are creatures of habit doing the same actions in the same order at the same time of the day. Habits also fuel our thought life. We each have patterns of thinking that were developed by our experiences. These thought patterns influence our wellbeing. They can also increase our potential for burnout. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we are going to share five of the “10 Toxic Thought Patterns that Lead to Staggering Burnout in Black Women.” Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

“I am not good enough.” “I am not important.” “I am damaged that’s why no one will love me.” Do these statements sound familiar? You may have a friend, sister, aunt or cousin who makes similar statements. Perhaps you say these things about yourself. You and I both know that these are not the only negative statements that women tell themselves. We could probably develop a list that is pages long. These statements are verbal reminders of the doubts we feel about ourselves. We think and say them when we feel vulnerable. They come from beliefs that are held deep inside and negatively affect our mental health. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we are going to share “How Empowered Black Women use Core Beliefs to Improve Mental Health.” Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

I often end correspondence, talks and even video podcasts with the phrase “take good care.” To “take good care,” we must go beyond our thoughts and dive deep into our beliefs about ourselves and the world around us. Taking good care is more than a spa day or a day spent with friends, although those activities are fun and revitalizing. Taking good care requires introspective action that may be challenging and uncomfortable. We must sometimes allow ourselves to be vulnerable to get to those deep places that keep us from moving forward. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we are going to share “3 steps Black Women Can Take to Practice Emotional Self-Care.” Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

We are starting a study of what is needed for Black women to take care of themselves emotionally. Life is tough for Black women. We must be all things to most people and twice as good to some. Our worth is often measured not by our character, but by the texture of our hair, the color of our skin or the size of our butt. Regardless of our accomplishments, we tend to be our own worst critics. This makes us sad, anxious and depressed. We must learn and practice ways to stay safe, feel secure and stand with stability in a world that does not always value us. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we are going to share “3 Steps Black Woman Should take Towards Emotional Self Care.” Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

I am still reeling from those magnificent performances during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. What about you? I’ve thought about Steph Curry’s 3 point run that sealed the gold medal for the USA men’s basketball team. I watched how the women’s basketball team banded together to defeat an awesome French women’s team. Sifan Hassan won the women’s Olympic marathon in record time. She also won bronze medals in the 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter races. She ran over 38 miles over the course of the Olympic event. So many of us dream of living a golden life, one in which we accomplish and live out our cherished desires. How does one get there? The Olympic athletes and those who aspired to compete in the Olympics demonstrated what it takes to stand on the top podium. We can use similar strategies. In this episode of “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we are going to share “3 Strong Actions Women Need to Live a Brilliant Golden Life.” Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

I’ve been watching the Olympics and continue to be in awe if these magnificent athletes. The women’s 4x400 relay blew everyone out in the final to win the gold medal in that event. Katie Ledecky won four medals and is the most decorated female swimmer in Olympic history. The US gymnastics team earned medals as they showed mettle. I have a few new basketball favorites in Kevin Durant and Anthony Edwards. The Swede Mondo Duplantis earned the Olympic Gold Medal in pole vault along with my admiration. All the athletes are phenomenal. They dedicated their lives to sports that they love, and they were rewarded for that dedication. What would happen if we dedicated our time and effort to live a truly satisfying life? What are you willing to do to win the gold medal life that you have been seeking? In today’s “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we will share “3 Steps You Need to Win the Gold Medal Life You Desire.” Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

Compassion is often known as love in action. It is when we see suffering and we take action to do something about it. What happens when we are the ones who are suffering? Feeling overwhelmed is a form of suffering. The R.A.I.N. Meditation can help to bring clarity and enable you to nurture a sense of safety, stability and security. In this episode of Stress Talk Live with Marcyline, we are going to practice R.A.I.N. Adapted from RAIN - A Meditation for Working with Difficulties Developed by: CAPT Candace Y. Hander RDH MS Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

Technology has enabled a virtual world in which we can occupy the same space at the same time without being physically present. It’s quite fascinating that the world has become so small. It’s easy to speak with someone on another continent. The only problem may be getting the time zone right. We can connect with others in so many ways, anywhere and at any time. Why then, are more people reporting that they feel lonely? What can be done to facilitate meaningful connections? In today’s “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we will share “Smart Women Practice Mindfulness to Build Emotional and Social Connections.” Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

What makes for a balanced life? If you are a working woman, with a family, a balanced life may seem elusive. What does that even mean, anyway? Well, let’s talk about what it doesn’t mean first. A balanced life does not mean that we can use accounting principles or mathematics to determine whether we are living in equilibrium. Time is not the only value we should consider. Our skewed ideas of perfection also do not create or define life balance.   Life balance is as individualized as we each are. The definition, measure and outcome are uniquely our own and requires personal introspection. To create and live in a balanced way, we each must review and consider what it means and how to reach it. In today’s “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we will begin a month-long discussion about balanced lives as we share “8 Benefits Women Get from a Balanced and Harmonious Life Plan.” Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

Most of us want to exercise regularly, eat healthily, relax and live a satisfying life. This could be a definition of wellbeing. How does that happen? So many of us put ourselves on hold while we try to meet the responsibilities of home and work. Mindfulness goes beyond sitting quietly, repeating a mantra or meditating. Mindfulness can influence our ability to improve our wellbeing and cause us to be more resilient. In today’s “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we will share “How Practicing Mindfulness Builds a Woman's Overall Wellbeing and Resilience.” [practice included] Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast

Mindfulness is not just sitting in a corner on a cushion chanting or listening to a guided meditation. It is not just knowing a method to calm oneself or lower stress levels. Mindfulness goes beyond one single person. The foundation for mindfulness living is that everything is connected. We are all interconnected. Imagine that. What one thinks, says and does affects others. What one believes, drives thoughts and behaviors which affect others. Women have an opportunity to embrace this concept and influence the world around them by extending compassion to themselves and to others. In today’s “Stress Talk” Live with Marcyline, we will share “Compassion is the First Anchor Women Embrace for Mindful Living.” Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is the owner of ⁠M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC⁠, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression. Ms. Bailey is the host of "Stress Talk" a video and audio podcast that focuses on helping women live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. #mlbaileyconsultants #stress #stressmanagement #self-care #mindfulness #mindfulnessmeditation #breath #breathing #newepisode #podcast