Stress Therapy with Cheri Flake: Meditation & Stress Relief for Real Life19 Aug 2025

Pickleball Energy for Your Soul: The Secret to True Motivation

🪷 Show Notes: Ever wonder why you just can't seem to get motivated — even for the stuff you actually want to do? In this soul-sparking episode, Cheri breaks down the true nature of motivation and why it's not what you think. Spoiler: it doesn't magically show up before the action... it comes after. From her early days working with people living with schizophrenia to her own personal spiral of stress and transformation, Cheri shares raw stories, real science, and hilarious truth bombs that will make you want to lace up your sneakers (or at least drink some water). We unpack the little-by-little mentality, the “Pickleball Principle,” and the magic of doing less so you can feel more. Plus, a peaceful guided meditation using the powerful mantra “Om” awaits at the end — perfect if you’re ready to start showing up for yourself with love, not pressure. ✨ 3 Key Takeaways:

Motivation follows action, not the other way around. If you're waiting to feel motivated before you start, you'll wait forever.
Do less, feel better. Start small and stop on a high note — your brain and habits will thank you.
Feel good first. When a behavior feels good, you’re far more likely to stick with it (hello, pickleball people!).

🙌 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

🧠 Volition vs. Motivation — insight from psychiatric work
🧘‍♂️ Davidji – Cheri’s beloved meditation teacher & voice of “RPM: Rise, Pee, Meditate”
🎾 Pickleball People – the ultimate metaphor for effortless motivation
🐾 Cheri’s Retreats – beachy, mountainy, dog-friendly, magical (come along!)
🎵 Sonic Yogi – musical support for the guided Om meditation
🛠️ Cheri’s garage – a hot mess, but metaphor gold
💧 Hydration struggles & spousal water-bragging rights 😂
🚘 Shout-out to her “CHEROKEE” license plate — and the evolving school of “Cheri Flake School”

🧘‍♀️ Guided Meditation Included: Yes! A short, centering mantra-based meditation using “Om” to bring you back to center and energize your mind. Produced & edited with heart by 🎧 Owen Flake.
Hosted by Cheri Flake, The Stress Therapist.

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