10 Effective Stress Relief Techniques Backed by Science

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10 Effective Stress Relief Techniques Backed by Science

In our fast-paced world, stress is an inevitable part of life. According to a detailed analysis by Medical News Today, stress affects our body and mind, potentially leading to long-term health issues if not managed properly. However, understanding and implementing effective stress-management techniques can significantly enhance your quality of life. Here are ten scientifically-backed methods to reduce stress today.

 

1. Understand Your Stress

 

Knowledge is power. Recognizing the causes of your stress, as noted in medical discussions, can empower you to make changes. Differentiate between ‘good’ stress, which can motivate you, and ‘bad’ stress, which can harm your health if it becomes chronic.

 

2. Develop a Morning Meditation Routine

 

Meditation has profound impacts on reducing stress by calming the mind and reducing inflammation in the body associated with stress, according to several studies. Start with just five minutes in the morning and gradually increase as you feel comfortable.

 

3. Create a Supportive Network

 

Engage with people who uplift you. As stress can stem from isolation, nurturing positive relationships can help you manage stress levels and provide emotional support during tough times.

 

4. Get Physical

 

Exercise is a powerful stress reliever. It increases endorphins, the brain’s feel-good neurotransmitters, and can mimic the effects of stress relief found in medications as per findings in health research.

 

5. Prioritize Sleep

 

Lack of sleep is both a cause and effect of stress. Aim for 7-9 hours per night, as recommended by health authorities. Establish a relaxing bedtime routine and consider techniques such as guided sleep meditations.

 

6. Balanced Diet

 

Incorporate a diet rich in antioxidants, lean proteins, and omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to reduce the symptoms of stress. Avoid overeating and limit caffeine and sugar, which can aggravate stress.

 

7. Time Management

 

Effective time management can help reduce stress. Plan your day in advance and prioritize tasks. Breaking big projects into smaller, manageable tasks can prevent feeling overwhelmed.

 

8. Mindfulness Practices

 

Mindfulness can shift your thoughts away from your worries. Engage in activities that ground you in the present moment, such as yoga or deep breathing exercises.

 

9. Cognitive Behavioral Techniques

 

Adjust your thought patterns. Practice identifying and replacing negative thoughts with positive ones. This technique, supported by psychological research, can reduce stress-induced emotional responses.

 

10. Professional Help

 

Sometimes, the best way to manage stress is to seek professional advice. Therapists can provide strategies and coping mechanisms that are tailored to your personal needs.

 

Conclusion

 

Stress management is not about completely eliminating stress but learning how to control it so it doesn’t control you. Utilize these tools actively and consistently to improve your health and well-being. Remember, if one method does not suit you, try another until you find what works best for you.

 

Resources

 

For more insights and revised strategies on managing stress, refer to the comprehensive data available on Medical News Today.

 

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Rolling into Wellness: The Power of Prioritizing Health at Truck Show

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Hey there, road warriors! As we gear up for the upcoming Large Cars and Guitars event, it’s the perfect opportunity to chat about something that’s crucially important yet often overlooked: your health and wellness on the road. Rolling into Wellness

We all love the thrilling atmosphere of truck shows – the shined-up rigs, the camaraderie, and of course, the roar of those engines. But amidst all that excitement, it’s vital to remember to take care of the person behind the wheel – that’s you!

Why Focus on Wellness at Truck Shows?

Truck shows like Large Cars and Guitars aren’t just about showcasing beautiful rigs – they’re also fantastic opportunities to step back and think about the lifestyle choices we make on the road. These events pull us out of our daily routine and provide a space to learn, exchange ideas, and adopt new habits.

At Mother Trucker Yoga®, we believe that driver wellness starts with making small, practical changes that fit seamlessly into your life on the road. And what better place to start than at a truck show, surrounded by folks who get it, who live it, just like you do?

Simple Steps to Driver Wellness

Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you enjoy the show:

  1. Stay Hydrated: Sipping water throughout the day can do wonders. It’s easy to forget when you’re checking out the coolest rigs or catching up with old friends.
  2. Stretch It Out: Every hour, take a few minutes to stretch. Join in on one of our quick stretch sessions at the Mother Trucker Yoga® booth – let’s loosen up those muscles together!
  3. Snack Smart: It’s tempting to go for quick, less nutritious options. Pack some healthy snacks like nuts, fruits, or granola bars. Need ideas? Swing by our booth!
  4. Mindful Walking: Use the show as a chance to move. Enjoy a mindful walk around the grounds, a perfect combo of sightseeing and exercise.
  5. Connect and Share: Sometimes, talking about wellness strategies with fellow drivers can spark new ideas and motivation. Don’t be shy; share your tips and maybe pick up some new ones!

Mother Trucker Yoga® – Your Partner in Health

We’re not just about yoga; we’re about building a healthier lifestyle that truck drivers can maintain day in and day out. Our approach isn’t about impossible workouts or diets but practical, everyday actions that keep you fit, focused, and full of energy.

So, as you plan your visit to the Large Cars and Guitars show, remember to place a little focus on you. Your rig is surely your pride, but you are its heart. Keep pumping strong!

Visit us at our booth; we’re eager to meet you, share our wellness tools, and help make your life on the road a little healthier, one mile at a time. And don’t forget to pick up a little something for your furry co-pilot – our special doggie neckerchiefs!

Safe travels, see you there, and here’s to your health, one highway at a time!

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Rollin’ Strong: Fusing Truck Driver Wellness into Road Safety Week, May 5-11, 2024

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Fellow drivers, we’re all too familiar with the hum of the engine and the horizon that unfolds with each mile. It’s more than a job; it’s a lifestyle. And coming up on our radar is Road Safety Week from May 5-11, 2024. It’s not just about keeping those wheels turnin’ safely; it’s also about shining a headlight on the health and well-being of the ones behind the wheel—that’s you, the lifeblood of the trucking lanes. Truck Driver Wellness

The Milestones Behind Road Safety Week

Embracing this week is about recognizing the long road we’ve traveled for safety—and the stretches yet to be explored. Let’s take this time to check our rearview mirrors, reflect on where we’ve been, and steer towards a future of not just safer roads, but healthier drivers too.

The Theme for the Road Ahead: More Than Just Mileage

“Together for Safer Roads” ain’t just about the asphalt we tread; it’s a mutual journey. And let’s remember, the truck cab is our second home—you deserve to feel as well on the inside as your rig does on the out. So, let’s band together and make driver wellness a headline of every safety talk.

Road Safety: A Shared Route to Wellness

Consider this: every time you signal a lane change or check your blind spot, you choose safety. We’re in this big ol’ convoy together, but we’ve also got to keep our cab in order—the one we live in, that is. Healthy truckers are attentive truckers, and that’s a win-win for the long haul. Now turn that quick look into a quick opportunity to move your body, and you have just combined safety with wellness, my friend!

The Hard Facts With a Dash of Hope

Statistics remind us of the risks, but they also point to the power of prevention. And hey, part of that prevention is taking care of numero uno. Regular wellness checks, staying hydrated, and eating balanced meals on the road can keep you sharp and focused. The healthier you are, the safer the roads—we rolling on that wellness highway, too. How can you improve your health by 1% each day? That means one thing: one exercise, one bottle of water, and one fruit or veggie. Because it all adds up.

Activities for the Road, Good for the Soul

Road Safety Week is chock-full of events—imagine how they’d shine with a wellness twist. Picture workshops not just about road safety checks but also quick truck-stop workouts and nutrition pit-stops. Envision taking a breather for a little yoga stretch right there on your bunk. It’s not just about the miles; it’s about putting the ‘rest’ in ‘rest area.’ That’s where Mother Trucker Yoga and Road Relief Wellness come in. Spread the word that there is a company (or two) out there rallying for you.

Daily Doable Deeds: Health and Safety Hand in Hand

Staying healthy on the road doesn’t have to be a puzzler. Here’s your quick-fit guide:

  1. Snack Smart: Stock that cooler with fruit and nuts instead of hitting the vending machine.
  2. Stretch It Out: A few minutes of stretching can iron out those kinks and keep you alert.
  3. Rest Right: Quality shuteye’s as vital as quality tires. Make sure you’re getting enough.

Your Role in the Grand Scheme of Gears

Here’s a shout-out to joining the movement for health and safety long after this week wraps up. Advocate for better rest areas, healthier food options at truck stops, and support for mental health. Your voice carries weight, and not just over the CB radio.

Tales from the Open Road: When Wellness and Safety Intersect

Grab a cup of joe and share stories about how healthy habits made the journey smoother or how a new wellness routine turned your life around. Stories are like road signs—they can guide and inspire, pointing us to safer, healthier travels. PS. Before your cup of joe, consider a bottle of water; hydration can go a long way for constipation and your overall health!

To My Fellow Travelers As We Conclude This Stretch

So, as we near the end of this guide, remember that every kilometer we cruise is a chance to choose—not just for a safer trip, but for a healthier life. During Road Safety Week 2024, let’s make a pledge to keep our rigs—and our bodies—in top gear.

Keep on truckin’, but do it with health in the passenger seat. Because, just like those reflective road markers leading the way at night, healthy habits light up the path to safety. Let’s ride into Road Safety Week 2024 full of vigor, with our wellness tanks full and hearts set on smooth and steadfast journeys.

And hey, if you’ve ever thought, “I’m just one trucker—what difference can I make?” well, imagine if all of us did something small for our health every day. We’d all want to travel That road to safety and wellness. Be the leader in that lane, and let’s keep this convoy rolling strong.

Here’s to clear roads, full hearts, and the unwavering spirit of the road warrior.

Because for Mother Trucker Yoga, safety and wellness are not separate!

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Navigating the Parking Predicament: The Urgent Need for the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act

The lifeblood of American commerce, truck drivers, are the unsung heroes of the highway, working tirelessly to deliver goods across the nation. But beneath their relentless drive lies a challenge that is seldom discussed yet deeply affects their safety and well-being: the dire shortage of truck parking spaces.

A Parking Crisis on the Highways

With approximately 3.5 million drivers crisscrossing the extensive network of U.S. roads, one would expect ample facilities for rest and respite. Yet, there’s an alarming discrepancy — for these millions of drivers, there are only about 311,000 parking spots available nationwide. This staggering gap poses not just an inconvenience but a serious safety hazard.

The Historical Gridlock

For years, the issue of truck parking has been a discussion parked in the sidelines. Since the advent of commercial trucking, spaces for trucks to safely stop and rest have been scarce. Growing freight demands have only turned up the pressure on existing infrastructure, with drivers often resorting to parking in undesignated and hazardous areas due to lack of availability.

The Statistics Spell Urgency

The numbers don’t lie. Surveys and research consistently demonstrate that drivers are losing precious time — an average of nearly an hour — searching for parking each day. This not only impacts economic productivity but also increases the risks of accidents and crime when drivers are forced to park in unsafe, isolated locations.

Engine Starting on Initiatives

Recognizing this critical safety and economic issue, legislation such as the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act has been introduced. This proposed Act aims to allocate federal funds to expand parking capacity through the construction of new parking facilities and the upgrade of existing ones.

Paths to a Resolution

Key players in the industry are pushing for impactful changes. From federal funding and local government advocacy to private sector innovation using technology for real-time parking availability, a multifaceted approach is the road forward. Investment in smart infrastructure promises not only to alleviate this crisis but also to bolster efficiency and safety on the highways.

It’s time to shift gears from acknowledging the problem to implementing lasting solutions. More parking means more safety, more efficiency, and, ultimately, a more thriving economy.

Your Role:

Are you ready to drive the change? Don’t let this issue idle any longer. Join us in supporting the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. Contact your local representative, spread the word, and let’s pave the way to a safer and more efficient future for our nation’s drivers. Share a comment to share your views on this critical issue in transportation below.

 

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Hope Zvara Joins the American Trucking Association’s Women In Motion Board of Directors

In a remarkable stride towards her mission of making a positive impact on driver health, wellness, and fitness, Hope Zvara, the founding spirit behind Mother Trucker Yoga, has recently joined the American Trucking Association’s Women In Motion Board of Directors and the sub-committee for Programs Development. This appointment is an opportunity for Hope to extend her vision, drive her initiatives, and build industry relationships within these three key areas of focus:

  1. Cultivating a safe and productive workplace
  2. Alleviating financial barriers to engaging in the industry
  3. Safeguarding vital routes to entrepreneurship

As a board characterized by advocacy, industry improvement, and connection, Women In Motion is a fitting platform for Hope’s continual efforts to enhance the trucking industry’s wellness approach.

Hope’s enthusiasm for her expanded role is palpable. She sees this as an exciting stage in the Mother Trucker Yoga journey and a unique opportunity to welcome more individuals, women and men alike, into the dynamic world of trucking.

In her capacity on the board, Hope will also focus on pressing issues such as the Trucker Bathroom Access At (H.R. 3869). She firmly believes this matter deserves urgent attention and is essential to the driver’s dignity and health. The lack of proper bathroom access can lead to a myriad of health problems, such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), dehydration, mental fog, sleep issues, and cramping.

Hope voices her commitment, stating, “The Trucker Bathroom Access Act (H.R. 3869) is about human decency. Allowing drivers access to facilities isn’t an unreasonable request. It’s a matter that we can address and needs to be resolved. I’m excited to lend my voice to this and other significant issues currently faced by our truckers.”

Her dedication to drivers, her unmatched expertise in wellness, and her unwavering commitment to making change happen will undoubtedly bring essential perspectives and inspiring leadership to Women In Motion’s Board. The trucking industry is set to benefit greatly from Hope’s appointment, as she continues to tirelessly push boundaries and use her influence to foster better health, wellness, and industry practices for everyone involved in the critical work of trucking.

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Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2022 Free Truck Driver Health Challenge

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With Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2022, September 11th through the 17th, 2022, we want to celebrate.

Trucker Appreciation Week 2022 Free Challenge!

Mother Trucker Yoga has teamed up with St. Christopher’s Trucker Relief Fund for a FREE Health Challenge again this year!

Driver mental health is at an all-time high for truck drivers’ health issues and needs more attention.

Because drivers spend 90% of their day alone and often coupled with erratic work and sleep schedules, a focus on mental wellness is much needed.

Hope Zvara from Mother Trucker Yoga and Julie Dillon from St. Christopher’s Trucker Relief Fund have teamed up again to bring drivers a 5-Day FREE Challenge called Brain Breaks.

Brain Breaks 5-Day Challenge Brings You 5 Ways to Feel Great!

Do you feel like your brain never shuts off? Do you struggle to get to sleep?

Feel stuck in “fight or flight” mode?

We will discuss ways to reduce those stress levels and give the brain a daily reset.

What is Brain Breaks?

Brain Breaks is a FREE 5-day Challenge to help drivers learn simple, easy-to-implement strategies to feel their best no matter what the day brings.

What this means is every driver can feel good no matter what.

HOW TO GET SIGNED UP TO JOIN THE FREE TRUCK DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK 2022 CHALLENGE:

Please register below to participate in this FREE week-long program in honor of you, the professional driver!

After registering, be sure to join the Facebook group.

This is where the live sessions will be at 9:00 am CT each day, Monday-Friday, September 12-16th.

 

Our Trucker Appreciation Week Brain Breaks Focus Will Be:

September 12th-#MondayMovement how to use movement to give your brain a much-needed break.

September 13th-#TuneInTuesday how the power of sound and music can curb any mood.

September 14th-#WisdomWednesday using the ancient practices of breathwork and meditation to improve mood, clarity, and focus.

September 15th-#ThinkAboutItThursday see how using simple visualization techniques can help you see life more positively and help you feel more confident in all you do.

September 16th-#FoodieFriday find out how food plays a role in how you feel and what foods to eat to give your brain the fuel it needs to be at its best.

How to Sign Up:

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Mother Trucker Yoga and Hope Zvara Featured on Start Up on PBS

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Meet Hope Zvara

From yoga teacher to trucking fitness expert Hope has changed helped change thousands of lives over the last 20 years using her simple step-by-step strategies and what she calls her “toolbox. As the CEO of Mother Trucker Yoga, Hope is seen as a leader in the trucking industry for health and fitness. And has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo News,  and Overdrive Magazine; showing drivers how they can go from unhealthy and out of options to feeling good again with her unique easy to follow approach to health, fitness, and life all while living over the road as a trucker.

Helping others is what I do. And for years I helped those in pain on the yoga mat, but four years ago that all changed when trucking fell into my lap. One of many things I have learned being an entrepreneur is the journey is not easy, and when people make it look like it is, you can almost always believe there is more to the story. My journey has not been easy, but I am so grateful I am where I am. I love my drivers and know what I can do for the industry. 

And a few months ago I met someone who loved my story and what I am doing and asked if I wanted to be featured on the show she produces called START UP. I felt like it was a meant-to-be moment. And I said yes. This process has been both amazing and so hard to WAIT for to come to life! I’m just happy and honored I can help an industry that so desperately needs it.

Where Will the Episode Air?

It first airs on World Network on Saturday, Nov 17th at 1:30 pm CST

And then the next day, Sunday, November 28th at 12:30 pm CST on PBS.

Check your local listings for your exact time HERE 

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What is START UP About?

Join host Gary Bredow as he travels across America interviewing small business owners to hear their personal stories and find out what it really takes to start a successful business from the ground up. Energetic, inspirational, and educational, START UP is a fast-paced series that captures the heart and imagination of anyone who has ever dreamed of starting their own business.

START Up is a two-time Emmy nominated show with a reach of roughly 6 million viewers.

How Did START UP Come About?

“The idea for START UP came at a particularly low point in my corporate career. The giant media company I was working for had laid off 85% of my co-workers, and I realized that I would never have the kind of security that I wanted by working for someone else.  However, I had no idea how to start a business.  I wondered how people were able to do things like lease space, get a loan, and essentially create something out of nothing.  I thought that maybe if I heard the stories directly from the people who have done it successfully, maybe it would give me the confidence to start my own business, and essentially control my own destiny. Outside of a small commercial and documentary production company, ironically, START UP was my first truly successful start-up. I have since opened a multi-media production facility and have started several other small businesses.  Without the insight of other successful entrepreneurs, I certainly wouldn’t be writing this today.

I believe that this is the age of the entrepreneur, and as job security has increasingly become a thing of the past, we have no choice but to become self-reliant. Small business is the foundation of growth in America, and it truly starts with one person, with one vision.”

-Gary Bredow

What Other Stations and Networks Will Air the Show?

After season 9 is over, the entire season will go on to be available on Amazon Prime and Create Network.

Don’t forget to set your calendars and DVRs for Sunday, November 28th to watch Hope and Mother Trucker Yoga making waves in the trucking industry.

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MOTHER TRUCKER YOGA DRIVER SPOTLIGHT – SWEET PEA

We are continuing our Truck Driver Appreciation Spotlight. And we are so excited to feature another female driver! MOTHER TRUCKER YOGA DRIVER SPOTLIGHT

Each of the drivers we feature has been interviewed about their lives to help others see how amazing and hard trucking is. And today is another great share!

It’s our truck drivers who keep our great country running strong. Many of these men and women go unnoticed, not because they aren’t important, but because what they do doesn’t live in a fancy building or doesn’t require a cap and gown.

There are roughly 10% women truck drivers out on our roads. And although that number is small, the women out there are mighty! And today is no exception!

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Meet Jamie “Sweet Pea” Estes!

Although people call her Wild Flower Blazin Mary

 

QUESTION 1: How long have you been driving?

Answer: 4 years and drivers for National Carrier’s under the name Cow Gal Trans LLC (love that name).

 

QUESTION 2: What do you love most about being a truck driver?

Answer: I love traveling and meeting new people.

 

DID YOU KNOW?

Truck drivers can clock in anywhere from 80,000 to 110,000 miles annually. Although, there are certainly truckers on load boards who break closer to 125,000 a year. Free Freight Search noted that truck drivers are expected to drive between 285 and 430 miles per day, or 2,000 and 3,000 miles a week (in accordance with the restriction of 70-hour maximum over eight days in the U.S.). That’s a lot of miles.

 

 

QUESTION 3: Trucking is hard. Why do you keep on trucking?

Answer: Because nothing worthwhile in life is easy and you can’t quit when it gets hard.

QUESTION 4: What do you want to say to new upcoming drivers in the industry?

Keep going and never give up even if you feel like quitting, with Gods amazing grace there is nothing you can’t accomplish. Don’t be afraid to ask questions be a sponge and learn all you can and never stop learning. Be patient and respectful to shippers and receivers, they have the power to ruin your day if you are rude, stand up for yourself without being a jerk, firm yet polite. Don’t job hop when you get frustrated take a moment to calm yourself, remove emotion from the problem. Communicate with dispatch as much as possible don’t wait until the hill becomes a mountain.
That’s some good advice, Sweet Pea!

QUESTION: What is your favorite truck stop?

Answer: I’d have to say mom and pop truck stops you know that hole-in-the-wall places no one thinks about anymore. If not one of those it would be Sapp brothers if I’m in the area or ta/petro.

 

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QUESTION 7: What would make trucking easier for you and other drivers?

ANSWER: There are a lot of things that would make it easier some of them are more parking, better driver education, and more respect for each other we are all out here for very different reasons and I think if we would all treat each other kindly and help each other it would make a huge difference in life out here. Also, more programs focusing on driver health and awareness I could go on and on but I’ll end that here.

 

That is great advice and did you know Mother Trucker Yoga is teaming up with various players in the trucking industry to help streamline health and wellness for drivers! Make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter to get up-to-date information. 

 

QUESTION 8: What do you do, if anything, to try to stay healthy on the road?

ANSWER: I park in the back of the truck stop and right now I’m trying to cook in my truck walk more and stretch more I’m also trying to quit drinking soda and eating processed foods that are my biggest weakness.

 

Driver Tip:

It can be easy to pick up those processed high sugar snacks when you are stressed and short on time. Try this. Next time you are in the truck stop, get in the habit of eating something healthy FIRST. Even if it’s an apple or a handful of nuts. Even if you still eat the other stuff, you have put good nutrition in your body. Remember, small simple changes!

Sweet Pea had a final thought he wanted everyone to know.

Just one more piece of advice, never think you have learned everything no matter how much experience you have. That’s all for me. Over and Out.

Share with us!

What do you like most about the trucking industry?

Have a comment to share with Idella or our readers?

Please share it in the comments below!

 

Mother Trucker Yoga® wants to help 1 million drivers change lanes in their health and fitness by 2031.

To get involved with Mother Trucker Yoga’s mission and help drivers just like you incorporate driver fitness into their lives.  Contact us!

Read our other Driver Spotlights:

VW Lady Trucker https://www.mothertruckeryoga.com/2021/09/14/mother-trucker-driver-spotlight-vw-lady-trucker/

Flatbed Foodie https://www.mothertruckeryoga.com/2021/10/10/mother-trucker-yoga-driver-spotlight-flatbed-foodie/

Marc Iverson https://www.mothertruckeryoga.com/2021/10/06/mother-trucker-yoga-driver-spotlight-mark-iverson/ 

Idella Hansen  https://www.mothertruckeryoga.com/2021/10/17/mother-trucker-yoga-driver-spotlight-idella-hansen/

 

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Hope Zvara Named in Top 30 Female Entrepreneurs for 2022

I’m excited to share that I was featured in Disruptors Magazine this month! Hope Zvara

I started teaching yoga because it made a difference in my life. So I signed up for my first of many yoga teacher training. That was nearly 20 years ago.

The article is about the 30 Female Entrepreneurs to look out for in 2022.
https://www.disruptorsmagazine.com/top-30-female-entrepreneurs-to-look-out-for-in-2022/

 

“Primarily male-dominated entrepreneurial ground has seen some of the most incredible innovations when women have set their foot into the industry. Today, their entrepreneurial ideas have been evolving various business domains in no time and, their leadership has become an inspiration for many budding female entrepreneurs out there. From being founders of successful startups to being heads of global business giants, they have embraced these roles effortlessly.”

 

Disruptors Magazine has listed down their favorite female entrepreneurs today, who have made their way to success with not just hard work, but their positivity, grit, and untiring love for their businesses.”

I am honored to have been featured.

For nearly 20 years, I have been on a mission to help others purposefully excel, and for the last four years, I have been on a global mission to help truck drivers feel better wherever they are with small, simple changes. Changes that they can easily and quickly make, many from the cab of their truck so they can feel good again.

What I do is not fancy. It’s functional and practical. It’s designed for a driver who doesn’t have lots of space, time or wants to “workout” or exercise on the truck. And although everyone else is telling drivers that they need to exercise, I’m telling them there is another way.

There is a gap between a very sedentary lifestyle and exercise. Most are pushing exercise, but that won’t work. It hasn’t worked for both truck drivers and the rest of America. 86% of truck drivers are obese, and 32% of Americans are obese. I believe the thing that has to change is our approach, and I’m here to help drivers do just that. And that way is FIRST to implement more everyday life movements into their day. A trucker workout is great, but most can find ideas on Google or YouTube. I’m here to show drivers how to move more in their everyday life. What their day is missing that has nothing to do with exercise. But can lead them down that path confidently if they so choose!

Disruptors Magazine Top 30 Female Entrepreneurs for 2022

I love my drivers, and I love what I can contribute to the trucking community. Whether you are a driver, a trucking school, or a trucking company of any kind, I can help. With affordable, practical, and realistic moves and tools, I believe we can get drivers feeling better the moment they join the movement.

Top female entrepreneurs to watch for distruptors magazine 2022

For more information about joining up with Mother Trucker Yoga, reach out, and let’s move our drivers towards a healthier future together!

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Catch Hope on Start Up on PBS on November 28th. Where she is sharing her journey as an entrepreneur and what she’s doing in the trucking community! START UP on PBS

 

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MOTHER TRUCKER YOGA DRIVER SPOTLIGHT – Idella Hansen

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Truck Driver Appreciation Week may have passed, but we still want to celebrate! And what better way than to highlight some of our road heroes. We interviewed drivers and asked them questions about their lives to help others see how amazing and hard trucking is. Idella Hansen

It’s our truck drivers who keep our great country running strong. Many of these men and women go unnoticed, not because they aren’t important, but because what they do doesn’t live in a fancy building or doesn’t require a cap and gown.

These men and women are out on our roads, carrying all our essential and non-essential products we want and love day in and day out. And here at Mother Trucker Yoga, it’s not just trucking fitness that is important to us. It’s the men and women whom we serve.

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Meet Idella Hansen!

People call Idella MaMA ChooChoo on the CB.

 

QUESTION 1: How long have you been driving?

Answer: 52 years

 

QUESTION 2: What do you love most about being a truck driver?

Answer: First off it’s not a job for me, it’s a way of life, and I love all of it from customer service to do the hardbacks.

Idella works for IBI Security Transport.

 

DID YOU KNOW?

IBI is a full-service armored transportation company, operating in all 48 Continental States of the USA, Canada, and Mexico. IBI is a privately held company based in Woodside New York. IBI has been in operation since 1966. IBI is a full-service security company, operating Nationwide and in Canada and Mexico.

In 2001 IBI acquired Securicor Valuables Transport, Inc., a high-value, secured, “over-the-road” transportation company. IBI operates this division as, IBI Secured Transport, Inc. This is a national and international operation, with terminals in Trenton, New Jersey, and Salt Lake City, Utah.

 

Recognition Well-Deserved!

Back in 2017 Idella Hansen was nominated and chosen as citizen driver of the year.

Known for her signature red cowboy boots, her willingness to help her fellow drivers, her community, and her fellow women, Idella Hansen leads by example. Idella’s ability and dedication have earned her the respect of her fellow drivers, and TA-Petro is proud to honor her as a 2017 Citizen Driver.

In 2013, TA-Petro launched the Citizen Driver Program to honor exceptional drivers who exhibit strong citizenship, community involvement, leadership, health and wellness, and safety. To date, 26 Citizen Driver Honorees have been named as the best of the best. Idella is one of five members of the 2017 class.

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“Idella is a pioneer in our industry and is a great example of what the Citizen Driver Award was created to recognize. She exemplifies the qualities of the award by her words and deeds on a daily basis, and continues to be a shining example of safety, involvement, and passion within our industry,” said Rick Ash, 2015 Citizen Driver Award Recipient, St. Christopher Fund Board Member, Former Chairman Trucking Solutions Group, Chairman Onramp to Health.

 

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QUESTION 3: Trucking is hard. Why do you keep on trucking?

Answer: Because it’s in my blood and it’s pays really great, I work for a super company and they keep telling me not yet don’t retire.

 

QUESTION 4: What do you want to say to new upcoming drivers in the industry?

The first year is the hardest. Be prepared to change your way of doing things.

QUESTION: What is your favorite truck stop?

Answer: Kenley95 North Carolina. I love the update and the facilities

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QUESTION 7: What would make trucking easier for you and other drivers?

ANSWER: That the rules and state regulations would be more uniform

 

QUESTION 8: What do you do, if anything, to try to stay healthy on the road?

ANSWER: Mother Trucker Yoga and Rolling Strong and St Christopher’s Trucker Relief Fund.

Idella had a final thought he wanted everyone to know.

We are the lifeblood of the Country and will be for many years to come, which helps us to do a good job. I will continue to truck until I drive it off the end of the world and beyond

 

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