Soul Aligned Self Care

Why I’m Happier at 57 Than I Was at 30: My Level 57 and My Message to All Women

Happy (almost) birthday to me! In this deeply personal and empowering episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it really feels like to move into my late 50s. I'm calling it "Level 57", and I'm claiming it as my most powerful era yet.
I get raw and honest about the physical and mental shifts of this stage, from the hormonal rollercoaster that feels like a second puberty to the frustrating lack of support from the healthcare system. But this isn't a story of decline; it's a story of metamorphosis.
I'm sharing my non-negotiable toolkit for thriving, including the exact strategies I use to build strength, calm my nervous system, and connect with my deepest self. If you're navigating midlife and wondering how to feel strong, healthy, and happier than ever, this episode is your invitation to rewrite the script and embrace your own beautiful wings.
Key Takeaways You’ll Learn:
🦋 Why getting older is a privilege and how to reframe "aging" as "leveling up."
💪 The #1 most critical change you must make to your fitness routine after 50 (and why those little weights aren't enough).
🧘‍♀️ My top 4 practices for managing sky-high anxiety and supporting a sensitive nervous system through hormonal changes.
🥗 The simple "game" I play to pack my meals with nutrition without driving myself crazy.
🎯 The biggest secret to finding your life's purpose (it's simpler than you think, but society makes it hard).
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xo, T

Your Body is Telling a Story. Are You Listening? w/Christopher Lee Maher on True Body Intelligence

What does a retired US Navy SEAL know about trauma that most of us don't? He knows it’s not just in your mind, it's stored in your very cells, dictating everything from your chronic pain to your life choices.
In this profound episode, we welcome Christopher Lee Maher, a best-selling author and holistic wellness pioneer. Christopher takes us on his incredible journey from the pinnacle of elite physical performance to a breaking point of chronic pain, dimmed vision, and hearing loss. Rejecting the conventional medical path, he embarked on a decades-long quest that fused the precision of Western science with the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taoist practices.
He emerged with a groundbreaking system called True Body Intelligence. Christopher reveals how unresolved emotional events, from childhood and even past generations, create physical "boulders, stones, and pebbles" of tension in our bodies. He explains the powerful link between your specific pains and your personal history, and provides a clear pathway to not just manage symptoms, but to achieve a state of "neutrality", which he describes as the first stage of enlightenment.
Key Topics Discussed:
The shocking physical breakdown Christopher experienced as an elite athlete and Navy SEAL.
Why pain and trauma often manifest on one specific side of the body (and what it means).
The "True Body Intelligence" method: A fusion of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing.
How to move from a state of chronic stress and pain to a state of "neutrality."
Understanding the "boulders, stones, and pebbles" of stored tension in your body.
The role of eccentric contractions and meridian work in releasing deep-seated trauma.
An introduction to B.E.S.T. (Bio-Energetic Self-Transformational Sequences) exercises to restore energy and reduce tension daily.
Why achieving physical neutrality is the foundation for a quiet mind, grounded emotions, and making better life decisions.
Where to Find Christopher Lee Maher:
Website: TrueBodyIntelligence.com
Get His Book: Free for Life (available on his website)
Instagram: @christopherleemaher
YouTube: True Body Intelligence
Podcast: The True Body Intelligence Podcast
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xo, T
Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a healthcare professional before making any changes to your health regimen.

Special Meditation Release: Release Overwhelm and Return to Inner Calm

Feeling overwhelmed by a busy mind and endless to-do lists? This guided meditation is designed to help you slow down, release anxiety, and reconnect with your inner wisdom. In just a few minutes, you’ll calm your nervous system, quiet mental chatter, and gain clarity on what truly matters.
Benefits of This Meditation:
Calm your nervous system with 4-8 breathing
Release stress and overwhelm stored in your body
Tune into your intuition for clearer decisions
Create space for peace and mindful focus
Build a foundation for consistent self-care
How to Make Meditation a Daily Habit:
Start small: Practice with this short meditation daily.
Set a routine: Incorporate it into your morning or evening ritual.
Create a calm space: Find a quiet spot where you won’t be disturbed.
Be consistent: Even 5 minutes a day can create lasting change.
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🔗 Connect with me here:🌐 Website: https://www.tinastinson.com📌 Patreon (support the podcast & receive exclusive practices + monthly resets): https://www.patreon.com/tinastinson🎁 Freebie: The Self Healing Toolkit - stop burnout, stress, and overwhelm in their tracks & start to regulate your nervous system: https://www.tinastinson.com/signup📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SASCTinaStinson🌿 Work with me more deeply: The Self Care Intensive - heal your nervous system, reset boundaries, body, mind, and soul, and step into your next phase of life with power: https://www.tinastinson.com/aligned-worthy-ps
Xo, T

How to Beat October Overwhelm: 3 Self-Care Practices to Keep Your Nervous System Calm During Busy Seasons

October can be beautiful, fun, and completely overwhelming, especially when life feels full of “good busy.” In this episode of the Soul Aligned Self-Care Podcast, host Tina Stinson shares three simple yet powerful ways to calm your nervous system and stay grounded through your busiest seasons.
Whether you’re juggling business, family, creativity, or all the fall festivities, these tools will help you shift from frazzled to focused, without giving up the joy.
You’ll learn: 🌿 How to make self-care your top priority when life gets full 🔥 The 3 D’s that simplify everything: ditch, delegate, and do 💫 How to check in with your body to know what’s truly aligned for you 🛏 Why rest and real food matter more than ever during stressful times
Tina also shares details about an upcoming calming meditation designed to reset your energy and help you move through overwhelm with ease.
Link to the meditation Episode: https://www.tinastinson.com/podcasts/soul-aligned-self-care/episodes/2149095542
If you’re ready to enjoy the season without burning out, this episode will guide you back to balance, peace, and grounded joy.
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🔗 Connect with me here:🌐 Website: https://www.tinastinson.com📌 Patreon (support the podcast & receive exclusive practices + monthly resets): https://www.patreon.com/tinastinson🎁 Freebie: The Self Healing Toolkit - stop burnout, stress, and overwhelm in their tracks & start to regulate your nervous system: https://www.tinastinson.com/signup📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SASCTinaStinson🌿 Work with me more deeply: The Self Care Intensive - heal your nervous system, reset boundaries, body, mind, and soul, and step into your next phase of life with power: https://www.tinastinson.com/aligned-worthy-ps
Xo, T

The Flow Formula: Declutter These 3 Things to Reduce Stress & Create Time

Feeling constantly busy but never productive? Overwhelmed by mental to-do lists and a cluttered environment? In today's episode I reveal the secret to creating more time and peace: it's not about doing more, but clearing out what's holding you back.
This episode breaks down the life-changing practice of decluttering your mind, space, and daily processes to reduce stress, anxiety, and burnout. Discover practical strategies to stop mental loops, create energetic flow in your home, and design daily routines that feel smooth and supportive.
You’ll Learn:
The "Shit List" Method: How to stop mental loops and build self-trust.
Energetic Decluttering: Why clearing your phone contacts or old furniture can be a profound act of healing.
The Friction Audit: How to streamline your morning and daily routines for maximum peace and efficiency.
The essential step everyone forgets after decluttering a space.
The Other Decluttering Episode Mentioned: https://www.tinastinson.com/podcasts/soul-aligned-self-care/episodes/2147909951
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Your Gentle Guide to Natural Balance: Herbs for Stress, Sleep & Hormones with Rachelle Robinett

What if the solution to stress, sleep struggles, or hormonal shifts wasn’t another pill, but a plant?
In this episode, I sit down with Rachelle Robinett, RH (AHG), clinical herbalist, educator, and author of NATURALLY: The Herbalist’s Guide to Health and Transformation (Penguin Life, 2025). Rachelle blends traditional plant wisdom with modern science, making herbalism simple, approachable, and deeply transformative.
We talk about:🌿 The biggest misconceptions about herbalism, and why it’s more relevant than ever.🌿 Everyday ways you’re probably already practicing herbalism without realizing it.🌿 Herbs and practices for stress, anxiety, and resilience.🌿 Natural supports for women in perimenopause and menopause.🌿 How to connect with nature and plants, even in the middle of a city.🌿 Lessons Rachelle has learned from living in Costa Rica, a Blue Zone known for longevity and health.
This conversation will inspire you to rethink your relationship with plants and nature and see how simple shifts, like drinking tea with intention or adding herbs to your meals, can create real transformation.
Resources & Links:
Connect with Rachelle: rachellerobinett.com
Follow Rachelle on Instagram: @rachellerobinett
Get her book: NATURALLY: The Herbalist’s Guide to Health and Transformation (Penguin Life, July 2025)
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🎁 Freebie: The Self Healing Toolkit - stop burnout, stress, and overwhelm in their tracks & start to regulate your nervous system: https://www.tinastinson.com/signup
📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SASCTinaStinson
🌿 Work with me more deeply: The Self Care Intensive - heal your nervous system, reset boundaries, body, mind, and soul, and step into your next phase of life with power: https://www.tinastinson.com/aligned-worthy-ps
Xo, T

Big Decisions, Fear, and How to Move Forward Anyway

Fear shows up for a reason, it’s not a sign you’re doing something wrong. In this episode, I’m diving into why fear is a natural companion to big decisions and how to work with it instead of letting it hold you back.
We’ll cover:
Why fear never really disappears and what it’s trying to tell you.
How to take small, intentional steps to move forward even when you feel stuck.
Journaling, visualization, and better questions to gain clarity and confidence.
Why crowdsourcing advice often adds noise instead of clarity, and how to find the feedback that actually helps.
Simple, practical ways to calm your nervous system so fear doesn’t take the wheel.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have tools to move forward with fear riding shotgun, not in control, so you can step into your next chapter with more ease, courage, and clarity.
Action Step: What’s one small step you can take this week toward the big decision that’s been sitting on your heart? Take it and notice the shift.
Resources & Links:
Gentle Nervous System Reset for Women – Release tension, reconnect with your inner calm, and make decisions from a grounded place.
My “Shake It Out” playlist for moving fear through your body.
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📌 Patreon (support the podcast & receive exclusive practices + monthly resets): https://www.patreon.com/tinastinson
🎁 Freebie: The Self Healing Toolkit - stop burnout, stress, and overwhelm in their tracks & start to regulate your nervous system: https://www.tinastinson.com/signup
📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SASCTinaStinson
🌿 Work with me more deeply: The Self Care Intensive - heal your nervous system, reset boundaries, body, mind, and soul, and step into your next phase of life with power: https://www.tinastinson.com/aligned-worthy-ps
See you next week.
Xo, T

Finding Healing Through Forest Therapy with Beth Mowry

In this episode of the Soul Aligned Self Care Podcast, I sit down with Beth Mowry, a certified Forest Therapy Guide and founder of the Awen Center in the Catskills. Beth shares how forest therapy, also known as forest bathing, helps us reconnect to nature, lower stress, boost immunity, and find perspective in our fast-paced, tech-driven world.
We explore: 🌲 The difference between a Forest Therapist and a Forest Therapy Guide 🌲 How spending just two hours in nature can lower blood pressure, reduce cortisol, and improve creativity 🌲 Why community and connection are at the heart of the Awen Center’s mission 🌲 How city dwellers can still create meaningful connections with nature 🌲 The power of rituals, community celebrations, and women’s circles for healing
Beth also shares the story of Great Great Grandfather Pine, an elder tree on the Awen Center property that holds a deep presence and reminds us of our interconnectedness with the natural world.
This episode is packed with inspiration on how to create grounding, peace, and belonging through both nature and community.
Connect with Beth + the Awen Center
🌿 Website: Awen Center The Awen Center
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🔗 Connect with me here:🌐 Website: https://www.tinastinson.com📌 Patreon (support the podcast & receive exclusive practices + monthly resets): https://www.patreon.com/tinastinson🎁 Freebie: The Self Healing Toolkit - stop burnout, stress, and overwhelm in their tracks & start to regulate your nervous system: https://www.tinastinson.com/signup📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SASCTinaStinson🌿 Work with me more deeply: The Self Care Intensive - heal your nervous system, reset boundaries, body, mind, and soul, and step into your next phase of life with power: https://www.tinastinson.com/aligned-worthy-ps
And, exciting news! 🌟 I’ll be hosting a retreat next year designed to help you reconnect with yourself and community in a deeply nourishing way. If you’d like to be notified when doors open, send me an email at tina@tinastinson.com and I’ll make sure you’re the first to know.
Xo, T

5 Signs Your Nervous System Needs Help (and How to Reset It)

Ever feel exhausted no matter how much you sleep? Struggle with racing thoughts, brain fog, or snapping at loved ones? You might not just be stressed, you could be dealing with a dysregulated nervous system.
In this episode of the Soul Aligned Self-Care Podcast, I’m sharing the five most common signs your nervous system is crying out for help, and simple ways you can start to restore balance.
I’ve lived this story myself (ignoring the signs until stress led to a stroke at 39), and I know how vital it is to pay attention before burnout becomes a health crisis.
Stick around until the end, where I’ll share how you can join my brand-new Gentle Self-Care Nervous System Reset, a supportive, intimate Voxer-based coaching experience designed to help you feel safe in your body again, regulate your energy, and welcome joy back into your life.
This episode is for every woman who feels tired of running on empty. It’s your reminder that exhaustion is not a badge of honor—and you’re meant to thrive, not just survive.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The 5 red-flag signs your nervous system is dysregulated.
Why hustle culture keeps women stuck in exhaustion and guilt.
How chronic stress shows up physically, mentally, and emotionally (and why you shouldn’t ignore it).
Simple micro self-care practices that can reset your system in minutes a day.
Why joy and rest are not luxuries, but the fuel for true ambition and success.
Resources & Links Mentioned:
✨ Join the Gentle Self-Care Nervous System Reset – An intimate coaching program built to help you reset your nervous system, regulate your energy, and reclaim your joy. Click here to join now
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🔗 Connect with me here:🌐 Website: https://www.tinastinson.com📌 Patreon (support the podcast & receive exclusive practices + monthly resets): https://www.patreon.com/tinastinson🎁 Freebie: The Self Healing Toolkit - stop burnout, stress, and overwhelm in their tracks & start to regulate your nervous system: https://www.tinastinson.com/signup📺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SASCTinaStinson🌿 Work with me more deeply: The Self Care Intensive - heal your nervous system, reset boundaries, body, mind, and soul, and step into your next phase of life with power: https://www.tinastinson.com/aligned-worthy-ps
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Xo, T

Self-Care is not Solo: Why Women Need Each Other More Than Ever

What if the very thing we’ve been taught to see as weakness, needing support, is actually the key to our strength?
In this episode, I’m diving into why community-based wellness is more important than ever for women. We’ll explore the myth of “doing it all alone,” the science behind collective care, and the ancient wisdom of women in Okinawa, Japan who form lifelong friendship circles called moai, groups that literally support them through every stage of life.
You’ll learn: 🌿 Why isolation is harming us, and how sisterhood heals. 🌿 The powerful rituals and routines that restore trust, resilience, and joy. 🌿 Five practical ways to start building your own women’s circle today. 🌿 How reclaiming community is the path to reclaiming our power.
And before we dive in, I share details about an upcoming end-of-summer retreat in 2026 in the Catskills. It’s going to be a space for women to rest, reconnect, and rise together. If this calls to you, send me an email at tina@tinastinson.com with the subject line RETREAT and I’ll make sure you’re notified as soon as it opens.
💌 Let’s Stay Connected:
🌐 Website: https://www.tinastinson.com
🎧 Podcast Home: Soul Aligned Self Care
📺 YouTube Channel: Soul Aligned Self Care with Tina Stinson
🤍 Support & deeper self-care journey on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tinastinson
🌱 Freebie: The Self-Healing Toolkit, Stop burnout, stress, and overwhelm in its tracks, and start to regulate your nervous system: Get It Here
💫 Work with me more deeply: The Soul Aligned Self Care Intensive, Heal your nervous system, reset boundaries, and step into your next phase with power: Learn More
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Let’s rise stronger, wiser, and lighter, together.
Xo, T