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Calming the ChaosWhat can I do with my Life? - Justin Shaw is the Sourcerer“What do I want to do with my life?” – Sourcery 101 with Justin Shaw Author Justin Shaw describes himself as “A little bit Deepak and a little bit Tupac.” Justin is a former stand-up comedian with an inspiring story of overcoming trauma, emotional / mental issues and heavy drug addiction using a system he developed called Sourcery, which uses source energy to heal trauma and manifest a thriving new life. Now, he teaches these concepts to others using his book “Sourcery 101: 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation of Consciousness.”Timestamps:5:00: Justin tells his story11:55 Sedona and the...
2025-08-1352 min
Calming the ChaosLife with a Thousand Paper Cuts - Interview with Cole GraceLife with A Thousand Paper Cuts – What PTSD Feels Like with Cole GraceJune was Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) awareness month. And yes, even though it is now July, I am airing this interview with Cole Grace, who shares his story about what it feels like to have PTSD, and to recover and experience calm despite having a life going through chaos. Bio:Cole Grace had a difficult early childhood. His parents divorced when he was four years old. And although he was never physically or sexually abused, and never lost anyone tr...
2025-07-2849 min
Calming the ChaosMay is Mental Health Awareness MonthMay of 2025 is Mental Health Awareness Month!In this video, I talk about May of 2025 being Mental Health Awareness Month, and offer you some information about Mental Health Conditions, as well as a story about my own recent struggles with chaos, and resources for help. 1. Mental Health Awareness is simply being aware of a variety of mental health conditions that can affect your major life domainsa. Physical Healthb. Mental / Emotional Healthc. Relationshipsd. Work / School2. Major Mental Health Conditions include (but aren’t...
2025-05-2720 min
Calming the ChaosCalm Holiday Chaos!Are you a person who struggles with food, eating and / or body image and finds yourself anxious, nervous or stressed out about the upcoming Thanksgiving or Christmas Holidays? In this episode, I review podcast episodes from 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 where I have conversations with experts who help you calm your Holiday chaos. With us we have:2020: Stacy Schilter-Pisano, M.A., LMFT, Site Manager of The Emily Program in Olympia, Washington2021: Tracy does Mindful Eating (Solo Episode)2022: Dr. Anita Johnston, one of the founding mothers of Eating Disorders Treatment programs, most notably Ai Pono...
2024-11-2851 min
Calming the ChaosAvoiding Romantic RelationshipsWhy Are Young People Avoiding Committed Romantic Relationships? – Interview with Jack KammerIntro: According to a report from the Pew Research Center, a random sampling of nearly 5,000 adults in the U.S., showed that 50 percent of single people are not interested in committed romantic relationships, and are not even interested in dating. Another 10 percent want nothing more than casual dates. This trend has been true for at least the past 15 YearsHere to help us understand this trend is Jack Kammer, who has a passion of helping people see and understand the connection between gender is...
2024-10-1646 min
Calming the ChaosGet Better Sleep! With Helen SernettInsomnia Causes Chaos! |Interview with Helen SernettToday, for the final episode of Season 5, Helen Sernett talks about the remedies she has used to conquer insomnia, improve her energy, and calm her physical and emotional chaos. Helen is a self-proclaimed Sleep Evangelist, and has helped many people calm their insomnia by using “Sleep Lists.” Helen’s interview is timely because Tracy will also be talking about putting Calming the Chaos Podcast down for a nap, and about the future plans for the podcast. Key Points and Timestamps:5:00 How Helen got interested in the benefi...
2024-04-2342 min
Calming the ChaosThe Chaos of Sensory InputSensory Input and Chaos - Interview with Dr. Rebecca JacksonToday, our guest is Dr. Rebecca Jackson, a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist and Author of the book “Back on Track,” which is a practical guide to help people of all ages thrive in this age of sensory overload. Dr. Jackson will give us examples of sensory input, help us understand sensory overload, and suggest some ways we can calm the chaos of sensory overload. Key points and Timestamps:What are the things we DO have an influence on in this chaotic world, and be t...
2024-03-3049 min
Calming the ChaosHelping Introverted People Date - With Jon PethkeDating Help for Shy and Introverted People - Interview with Jon PethkeToday, our guest is Jon Pethke, a United States Air Force Veteran out of Appleton, Wisconsin with a Bachelor Degree in Organizational Leadership who has developed a dating app specifically for shy and introverted people. Jon started development of the app in 2022 when he founded Introwoo LLC and partnered with CodeGlo Technologies. Together, they developed CoyAmore, the dating app for shy and introverted people. Join us as we talk with Jon about what inspired him...
2024-02-2628 min
Calming the ChaosJealous Minds - Overcoming Jealousy with Shanenn BryantJealous Minds - Interview with Shanenn BryantToday, our guest is Shanenn Bryant, a relationship confidence expert and one of the select few who focus on jealousy in relationships. Many people have daily anxiety and mistrust of their partners, even without evidence of infidelity. This fear runs so deep from either childhood dysfunction or past infidelity that they’ve now developed insecure habits like checking their partner’s phone, text messages, and social media accounts for any signs of infidelity. Shanenn is here on Calming the Chaos Podcast to discuss jealousy, how it can hurt relationships, and how...
2024-02-1840 min
Calming the ChaosHealing from HeartbreakBen Oofana offers some insights and suggestions for those who are struggling with romantic breakups. This podcast episode is being aired in the month of February, 2024, and is the start of the month where I focus on love and relationships. More show notes to come! In the meantime, take care and check Ben out on his website at www.benoofana.com Healing From Heartbreak - Interview with Ben OofanaToday, our guest is Ben Oofana who, after a succession of destructive relationships...
2024-02-1459 min
Calming the ChaosA Permanent Solution to Anxiety? | Daniel PackardA Permanent Solution to Anxiety? | Daniel Packard One of the most common mental health conditions I see as a Therapist in private practice is Anxiety. Whether it is about social situations, relationships, work or school performance, health or family, anxiety often arises in situations that are unpredictable, uncertain or unknown. Which is why so many people experience anxiety in times of chaos, because chaos is by nature unpredictable, random, disorderly, messy. There are a variety of different skills, tools and techniques to cope with anxiety. And most of them work just great if used consistently...
2023-12-1159 min
Calming the ChaosA Backstabbing Friend? Eating Disorders in Midlife with Nicole ChristinaAn Elegant Solution or a Backstabbing Friend? | Exploring Eating Disorders in Midlife with Nicole Christina, LCSW Eating Disorders are mental health conditions that affect people of all ages. In this podcast, Nicole Christina discusses the unique conditions under which Eating Disorders affect women in midlife. Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in upstate New York who has worked with individuals who struggle with Eating Disorders for over 30 years. She also has a podcast called “Zestful Aging.” In this podcast, Nicole shares her knowledge about how Eating Disorders affect women in midlife, and offers some tools and...
2023-11-2038 min
Calming the ChaosSexual Chaos - Exploring Male Sexual Expression with Jack KammerSexual Chaos: Discussion on Male Sexual Expression – Interview with Jack KammerIntro: Have you ever wondered why Calming the Chaos Podcast hasn’t talked specifically about the topic of sex? It’s because nobody has asked me to! Until now. In this podcast, I talk with Jack Kammer, an Author and commentator on issues between men and women. Jack has a passion of helping policy makers see and understand the connection between male gender issues and some of America’s social problems. Join us for an open, fair, friendly and respectful discussion about the sexual expression of men and...
2023-11-151h 08
Calming the ChaosPoking the Bear - Can Acupuncture Cure Depression?Poking the Bear: Can Acupuncture Calm your Chaos? – Interview with Dr. Alex JoannouIntro: Do you struggle with a physical or mental health condition that just isn’t going away? If so, then perhaps you’d be a good candidate for Acupuncture! If you are interested in learning more about acupuncture, listen to Dr. Alex Joannou talk about what Acupuncture is, and how it might help you calm your chaos. I. Dr. Joannou, tell us about yourself II. Describe how you got interested in doing AcupunctureIII. Describe what Acupuncture can help...
2023-10-3037 min
Calming the ChaosCan Cooking Calm Your Chaos?Calm your Chaos with Cooking?• Kristin Tand Introduction Kristin Tand is a mental health counselor who also loves to cook. She is passionate about helping overwhelmed adults slow down the hustle for perfection and start nourishing themselves in the kitchen. Kristin teaches tips and tricks to get out of your head and into your body, using cooking as a vehicle for living a richer life--while also taking the intimidation factor out of how to cook.• Briefly introduce the topic of how Kristin discovered cooking as a therapeutic tool to calm anxiety and panic. (her...
2023-09-2546 min
Calming the ChaosFind True Love with Paul ZolmanIntroduction:• Paul Zolman introduction• Briefly discuss the problem of anger – why are we so angry?• Why is managing your anger important?The Root Causes of Anger• Why does anger show up? (Tracy explains)• Is anger a “bad” emotion? (Tracy and Paul weigh in)• Anger can be passed down from generations (Paul’s story)How Anger Impacts Relationships• Share examples and anecdotes of how anger has negatively a...
2023-09-1937 min
Calming the ChaosThe Dark Voice of DepressionThe Dark Voice of Depression - Interview with Pastor Michael ScholtesDo you struggle with depression, especially during the darker months of the year? And is there some shame that comes with having depression? If so, join us for a talk with Michael Scholtes, who is a Pastor in Pennsylvania who is very open about his struggles with depression, his attempted suicide.Michael is an ordained Minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He has served in several congregations in Eastern Pennsylvania. He talks with Tracy at Calming the Chaos Podcast about how he...
2023-04-2247 min
Calming the ChaosUsing Dungeons and Dragons to Calm the ChaosDungeons and Dragons – Mental Health Lessons from Playing Online In this episode, I have edited our livestream done on 3/31/23 to reflect some Mental Health Lessons we learned from playing Dungeons and Dragons online. In this livestream, we will demonstrate how to handle chaos in a Dungeons and Dragons World! Here are our characters: Tim - Dungeon Master Tracy - Anka, a Tiefling Katie - Edgar, a Sorcerer Mark - Father Hands, a Cleric Scott - Owen, a Wizard Scott and Tracy - Thokk...
2023-04-1146 min
Calming the ChaosChaos in My Brain | Interview with Steve WilsonChaos in My Brain – Living with Bipolar Disorder – Interview with Steve Wilson Bipolar Disorder is a mental health condition / mood disorder that is present in an estimated 4.4% of adults in the United States. Steve Wilson is one of those people. He joins Tracy at Calming the Chaos to talk about what it is like to struggle with Bipolar Disorder using stories from his own life. He also talks about the forms of treatment he has experienced, and about his newly released book called “Teetering on a Tightrope: My Bipolar Journey.”Intro – Tell us about yourself and about...
2023-04-1038 min
Calming the ChaosClimate Chaos with Author Lee SchneiderClimate Chaos – Interview with Author Lee SchneiderAre you concerned about the climate crisis in our world, or want to learn more about it? If so, join us for a talk with Lee Schneider, who has written several non-fiction books about how life might look in the future. His latest book Surrender takes place in a future world that struggles to contain climate disaster using global machine governance, a world run by computers and the humans who are both empowered and controlled by them, and where a small band of resisters fight to keep human thought safe an...
2023-03-1955 min
Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa MustardLessons Learned: A Seasoned Therapist Shares Private Practice Growth Tips with Tracy Kenela, LMHC, CRC, CEDS, ACHTThis is episode 3 in my series of interviews with therapists who are all in private practice. The goal of this series is to share how they all built their practices. I'm asking them some big questions. From the decision to go into private practice, to how they market their services as well as obstacles they faced and things they wished they would have differently getting started. We are diving into the nitty gritty of starting a private practice. So, if you've wondered about starting your own practice, then this series is for you. And in th...
2023-03-0852 min
Calming the ChaosMyths and Facts about Eating DisordersIn honor of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Eating Disorders Awareness week, I am joined by my colleague and friend Stacy Schilter-Pisano. Stacy is the site director for The Emily Program in Olympia Washington. Stacy and I are both Certified Eating Disorders Specialist Supervisors, and we are doing this livestream to help you learn more about Eating Disorders and the myths and truths associated with them. Here are some resources for people who want to learn more about Eating Disorders and Treatment:The Emily Program https...
2023-03-081h 03
Calming the ChaosMan vs. Man - Interview with Brad MewhortMan vs. Man – Coping with male-on-male violence with Brad MewhortAre you a male who has acted violently toward another male, or has been the recipient of violence from a male? If so, join us for a talk with Brad Mewhort, who has a mission to prevent male-on-male violence and end physical bullying. Brad teaches and supports men on their healing journeys by facilitating groups and through individual coaching sessions that include body-based healing experiences and contemplative practices. Brad has received extensive training and holds certifications in developmental coaching, somatic practices, group facilitation, and transformative ch...
2023-02-0654 min
Calming the ChaosKids in Emotional Chaos - Interview with Dr. DangKids and Emotional Chaos - Interview with Dr. Nghi DangAre you concerned about children and their mental health? Do you wonder how you might talk to your children, or children around you about mental health issues and challenges they might be having?If so, Dr. Nhgi Dang has some valuable information for you!As a Family Practice Physician, Dr. Dang has seen more and more visits related to mental health during his 10 years of practice. Because of this and his love for his own two children, he was motivated...
2023-01-2445 min
Calming the ChaosTherapists Who Had Disordered EatingWorking with Chaos - Interview with Maria RippoAre you interested in how Therapists who have had Eating Disorders can successfully treat clients who struggle with Eating Disorders? If so, join us for a talk with Maria Rippo, who is a Psychotherapist, Holistic Coach and Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist. Maria specializes in treating people who have experienced Eating Disorders, trauma and other challenges of being human. Maria is joining Calming the Chaos Podcast today to talk about how her own disordered relationship with food and her body helped her provide therapy for those experiencing similar struggles. ...
2023-01-101h 10
Calming the ChaosWhy Does Mindfulness Work, Anyway?Use Mindfulness to Calm your Chaos - Interview with Dr. Vic ManzoAre you interested in how to stay calm when life throws your curveballs….or hurricanes? If so, join us for a talk with Dr. Vic Manzo, who is a Spiritual / Business Mindset Coach, Pediatric Chiropractor, Podcaster and Author. Dr. Vic has learned how to rebalance his emotions, shift his mindset and manage the chaos in his life by utilizing a variety of mindfulness practices. Listen as Dr. Vic shares his story, and tells us from a neuroscience perspective how practicing mindfulness regularly can he...
2022-12-0546 min
Calming the ChaosEat Mindfully Through the HolidaysIntroduction: At the end of my last video, which was a rerun from last year 2021, my pie-eating footage was lost, and I couldn’t show you all how to do mindful eating. However….we have one piece of pie left from Thanksgiving this year, in 2022. So I thought I would take this last piece of pie and show you how to do Mindful Eating. First, let me share with you:1. The definition of Mindfulness I like is: Purposefully and intentionally being aware of the present moment, including your...
2022-11-2937 min
Calming the ChaosEating Disorders - Are you Brave Enough To Treat Them? | Interview with Katie LearThe Chaos of Treating Eating Disorders - Interview with Katie LearAre you interested in how Therapists treat clients who struggle with Eating Disorders, and why some Therapists hesitate to treat them? If so, join us for a talk with Katie Lear, who is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina and is a Registered Drama Therapist and Registered Play Therapist.Katie will offer some information about why she is hesitant to treat Eating Disorders, and Tracy will offer some resources for Katie and all therapists to calm any chaos they might have...
2022-11-1548 min
Calming the ChaosDomestic Violence - My Dance with Abuse and ChaosIf you or someone you know is a potential victim of Domestic Violence, please confront them and / or call 911 for help. Here is the link to the National Domestic Violence Hotline:800-799-7233Articles:10 Ways to prevent Domestic Violence Article Linkhttps://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/ending-domestic-violence/10-ways-you-can-help-prevent-domestic-violence-where-you-live20 Ways to prevent Domestic Violence Article Linkhttps://www.marriage.com/advice/domestic-violence-and-abuse/ways-of-domestic-violence-prevention/
2022-11-0130 min
Calming the ChaosChaos and The Disability SystemCalming the Chaos of the Disability System – Interview with Spencer BishinsDo you have a disability and want to know more about how the disability system in the United States works? If so, you’ll want to listen to this interview with Spencer Bishins, who has worked with Social Security Administration (SSA) for more than 10 years. Spencer has worked at the SSA Appeals Council and has reviewed thousands of disability decisions for compliance with the SSA’s complex rules and procedures. He has also worked at the hearing level where he drafted almost 2,000 decisions for SSA Ad...
2022-10-1747 min
Calming the ChaosInner Peace from Outer ChaosInner Peace in Outer Chaos – Interview with Sue Corl – For National Domestic Violence AwarenessIf you are interested in learning how women around the world can cope with the most oppressive situations where they are impoverished, abused or neglected, this podcast interview will provide enlightenment, hope and help to those who want to transcend oppression and move toward inner peace. Sue Corl is an International Women’s Conference Speaker, Author, Mentor, and Missionary with a Masters Degree in Education and a Masters Degree in Christian Counseling. Sue is the Founder / Director of Crown...
2022-10-1057 min
Calming the ChaosCalm your Financial Chaos with Sarry IbrihimCalm Your Financial Chaos - Interview with Sarry IbrihimAre you interested in learning more about how to grow safe and predictable wealth? If so, join us for a talk with Sarry Ibrihim, and learn how to calm your financial chaos!Sarry is a Financial Consultant with an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. He is the founder of Financial Asset Protection, which is an organization that helps you build safe and predictable wealth. Sarry has helped people and organizations create sources of financing and grow safe and predictable wealth. He offers a free...
2022-09-1840 min
Calming the ChaosSeason 3 Recap - Calming the ChaosSeason 3 Podcast RecapThank you for listening to Calming the Chaos Podcast in 2021 -2022, my third season of podcasting. In this podcast episode, I will give you a recap of all podcast interviews I’ve done in my third season of podcasting. If you’d like to check out the full interviews, please do so by accessing my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/CalmingTheChaos/videosYou can also access all of Season 3 Calming the Chaos podcast episodes at: www.calmingthechaospodcast.com
2022-05-2950 min
Calming the ChaosCourt Chaos with Depp vs. HeardThis is a (hopefully) brief livestream to let you know my thoughts and observations about the mental health aspects of the Johnny Depp / Amber Heard Trial for this week. This will include the testimonies of Dr. Dawn Hughes and Amber Heard. My main objective is to give you some analysis on Dr. Hughes' presentation as an expert witness for the defense (Amber Heard). I will also offer some tips, tools and techniques for you to use for self-care if you have been emotionally affected by any of Amber Heard's testimony.Resources: National Domestic...
2022-05-291h 04
Calming the ChaosThe Chaos of Being a Mom!The Chaos of Being a Mom – Interview with Kimberly KeaneKim Keane is a certified life coach, Reiki and IET practitioner, and podcaster. Kim has addressed community organizations, schools and colleges, such as Boys’ and Girls’ Club and Purdue University as well as women’s groups, such as Polka Dot Powerhouse and Moms Who Dare. She strives to empower women to embrace who they are so they can be and do all that they aspire to. Kim is here on Calming the Chaos podcast...
2022-05-0851 min
Calming the ChaosMarital Chaos - Amber and JohnnyJoin me in this livestream as I respond to what I've been seeing online in the dual-defamation lawsuit between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. I will also present my own experience with the Assessment that was given to Amber Heard (The MMPI) which has its benefits and drawbacks.I will then present an alternative way of looking at Johnny and Amber (and all people) as human beings. I will also suggest some ways how we as human beings can learn to understand and relate to each other as human beings.
2022-05-031h 14
Calming the ChaosMother's Day ChaosMoms without Moms – Calming the Chaos on Mother’s Day - Interview with Melissa ReillyDr. Melissa Reilly is a clinical psychologist, a parent coach, and a Mom of two boys. She obtained her Doctor of Psychology from University of Hartford in 1999 and has been a licensed psychologist in the state of Pennsylvania for 22 years. She is also the cofounder of Shoudt & Reilly Psychological Services where she has a thriving clinical practice. Melissa is passionate about helping Moms who have been separated from their Moms….either by physical distance, estrangement, or death. She helps Moms withou...
2022-05-0244 min
Calming the ChaosMusic Calms your Chaos!Calming the Chaos with Music - Interview with Dave CombsDave Combs is a songwriter, entrepreneur and author of the best selling book “Touched by the Music.” In his book, Dave Combs describes his amazing journey through life from a collection of his own inspiring stories. Over the past four decades he has written over 120 songs and created fifteen albums of soothing, relaxing instrumental piano music, including the popular standard, Rachel’s Song. His music has been played millions of times on radio, satellite, and all internet streaming media. D...
2022-04-171h 05
Calming the ChaosChaos Around The World with Verena RadlingmayrChaos Around the World - Interview with Verena RadlingmayrVerena Radlingmayr has a diverse body of education, training and experience… from Law and Quantum Physics, to Holistic Therapies and Neurolinguistic Programming for Children. She joins Calming the Chaos Podcast from Vienna, Austria to offer her insights about the unexpected, random and chaotic events that are occurring in the world today, and the psychological impact these events have on the people she treats. Verena also offers some tips and tools that can help people of all ages calm their chaos. Verena works online and internationally with pe...
2022-04-0451 min
Calming the ChaosChaos and Emotions - Interview with Vivian CobbChaos and Emotions - Interview with Vivian CobbCalming the Chaos welcomes Vivian Cobb, Author and Keynote speaker. She empowers her audience to embrace emotions, to “get unstuck,” and thrive in life! Vivian was a speaker at the September 25, 2021 TEDx Manitou Springs event, where she talked about how Negativity Clouds Truth. Vivian helps people “lean into their emotions” when chaos presents itself in life, and offers some tips, tools and techniques for those who wish to “get unstuck” from their lives. Notable timestamps:3:49 – The lack of snow in December causes Vivian some chaos4:47 – Vi...
2022-03-2157 min
Calming the ChaosUse Your Energy to Calm Your Chaos!Use your Energy to Calm Your Chaos – Interview with Adele Wang, MSCalming the Chaos welcomes Adele Wang, Certified Energy Healer, Licensed Art of Feminine Presence Instructors and Musician in Georgia. She has a podcast on Soundcloud called “All Things Human.” She’s here with us today to have “A new conversation about chaos and the stress that is impacting people in our world today,” and how understanding energy and getting connected to our communities can help calm the chaos that has in the changes in our world today. Adele shares her story about how she learned...
2022-03-0559 min
Calming the ChaosMindset Shifting can Calm Your Chaos!Using Mindset Shifting to Calm Internal Chaos – Podcast Interview with Lauren DreherCalming the Chaos welcomes Lauren Dreher: Author, Mindset Speaker and Coach from Kansas. Lauren has a degree in Family Studies and Human Services, and Gerontology. Lauren talks about being born with a birthmark, having it removed, and living with the scars. Throughout her life, Lauren has struggled with the internal chaos that comes from negative messaging. Using the power of mindset shifting, Lauren has developed a method to help herself and others re-program negative messaging, and calm internal chaos. The goal: Lauren tells he...
2022-02-1255 min
Calming the ChaosEmbrace the Chaos!Keeping Up With Chaos - Interview with Jozlyn Rocki and FriendsCalming the Chaos welcomes Jozlyn Rocki, who is a host of “Keeping Up with Chaos” podcast. Along with her co-hosts Nikki and Ginger. This podcast helps you find connections, conversations and a place to share your chaos. I met Jozlyn and Nikki on 10/6/21 when I was a guest on their podcast. We all had so much fun, we decided to have them on Calming the Chaos. Since then, I learned that Jozlyn is also a voiceover actor, production director, PR gal, guest coor...
2022-02-051h 12
Calming the ChaosLove Yourself Through ChaosLove Yourself Through Chaos - Interview with Leslie Davis Calming the Chaos welcomes Leslie Davis, Author of “You Can’t Eat Love,” a book that describes how loving yourself through the chaos of life can help you transform your relationship with food. Leslie introduces herself as a wife and Mom who at one point was going through a hard time in her life.“I was either going to continue going down a not very good path or I was going to make a change” Made a decision that I would be the very b...
2022-01-1732 min
Calming the ChaosFrom Chaos to DisorderDr. Anita Johnston is a Psychologist, Storyteller, Educator and Author of “Eating in the light of the Moon,” a beautiful book available in 7 languages that uses storytelling, myths and metaphors to help women transform their relationships with food. Anita has been working in the field of eating disorders since the early 1980s, and is currently the Clinical Director of Ai Pono Hawaii, a Treatment Center for eating disorders on the island of Maui. In this podcast, we talk about how Anita started treating Eating Disorders Treatment in the early 1980s, and how she uses the lang...
2022-01-021h 06
Calming the ChaosBurned by Chaos - Finding Resilience through DisfigurementBurned by Chaos - Interview with Lise DeGuireCalming the Chaos welcomes Lise DeGuire, who is a clinical psychologist in private practice. She is the lone surviving child of gifted, unsettled, and iconoclastic parents. After being severely burned in a fire when she was a small child , Lise spent most of her childhood in the hospital, undergoing countless surgical procedures. She is the award winning author of her memoir, Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience from a Burn Survivor. In this interview, Lise tells us about her story, and helps us learn how we can develop resilience through...
2021-12-1944 min
Calming the ChaosThe Chaos of ParentingThe Chaos of Parenting – Interview with Dr. Robert Saul Dr. Robert Saul is a Medical Doctor / Pediatrician, Author and Speaker. He has been guiding the physical, behavioral and mental care of children for over 44 years. His area of expertise is in parenting, specifically in providing help for parents in raising their children to be good citizens, after the Columbine High School Shooting in 1999.Dr. Saul wants to improve our communities, and advocate for our children. Dr. Saul is the author of many books on children and parenting, including “My Children’s Children: Raising Young...
2021-12-0959 min
Calming the ChaosThe Heart of ChaosThe Heart of Chaos – Interview with Don and Hutch About the Episode: Calming the Chaos welcomes Don MacKee and Ian Hutchinson (“Don and Hutch”), who are best mates who live in Australia. They share their story of how they were both thrown into a “do or die” situation a couple of years ago, which caused them both some chaos. While they were on a bike ride, Hutch went into sudden cardiac arrest, and died for 18 minutes. Fortunately, Don and some bystanders were able to perform CPR and mouth to mouth r...
2021-11-2849 min
Calming the ChaosChaos and Food CravingsChaos and Food Cravings – Podcast Interview with Laura FolkesCalming the Chaos welcomes Laura Folkes, a Holistic Health Coach in Chicago. Laura helps clients around the world work transform their relationships with food. As a Holistic Health Coach, Laura helps clients identify and work through any areas where they feel stuck, unsupported or self-sabotaging, and helps them reach their goals with food and eating. The goal: In this podcast, Laura talks about her own journey of chaotic eating, and how she was able to experience a truce with food. Laura provides some tips, tools and te...
2021-11-2054 min
Keeping Up With Chaos From The Booth And BeyondEpisode 72 - It's All Chaos! | Tracy KenelaThe Chaos Keepers, Jozlyn & Nikki, chat with Licensed Mental Health Counselor (amongst many other certifications) & host of Calming the Chaos podcast! What is Chaos?!? How do we find peace in this chaotic world? Where does Chaos come from?!? Plus all the usual & everyday Chaos! Cheers!Hold the Sugar, Pass the Vodka.The Chaos Keepers - Jozlyn, Nikki & GingerFind the Chaos -https://keepingupwithchaos.netWatch the Chaos -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChG0fKKBt2QNplJowSaKU6wShop the Chaos -https://teespring.com/stores/keeping-up-with-chaos-podcast Guest Info:Tracy Kenela is a...
2021-11-181h 10
Calming the ChaosOut of Chaos - And Into Your Potential with Robert KittridgeOut of Chaos and Into Your Potential - Interview with Robert Kittridge, Mentor, Speaker, CoachCalming the Chaos welcomes Robert Kittridge, who describes how he uses his training in Human Design to help people recognize and overcome any fear-based conditioning that can happen through their lives and cause them to experience internal chaos. Robert also describes a process by which people can use Human Design principles to help people become grounded in their true selves, realize their true potential, and remain calm under any chaotic situations. 1. Introduction to Robert - Your story, and what led you to...
2021-11-0859 min
Calming the ChaosCalm the Chaos of Your Stress Response - With Sarah Falk, LCSWCalming the Chaos of the Stress Response – Interview with Sarah Falk, MSW, LCSW, Author, CoachCalming the Chaos welcomes Sarah Falk, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Author and Certified Coach in Illinois. Sarah shares her story about how the chaos of cancer led her to earn a Masters degree in Social Work and land her dream job at a cancer support center. After experiencing crippling panic and anxiety on the job, Sarah took time off to heal. In the process, she learned how to heal her relationship with her stress response by making anxiety her Superpower. She now pr...
2021-10-2448 min
Calming the ChaosThe Chaos of CancerThe Chaos of Cancer – Podcast Interview with Katherine MarieCalming the Chaos welcomes Katherine Marie, Speaker and Cancer Coach. Katherine tells her story about the chaos of having breast cancer. As October is breast cancer awareness month, Katherine shares her story about being a breast cancer survivor and Cancer Coach who speaks out about a variety of aspects of having cancer: from pre-diagnosis, treatment and beyond.If you’ve ever received a cancer diagnosis, you can benefit from hearing Katherine’s story!Introduction to Katherine: Who are you now? Mom to boy/girl tw...
2021-10-1750 min
Calming the ChaosCOVID Chaos in LGBTQ+ CommunitiesCOVID Chaos in LGBTQ+ Communities – Podcast Interview with Dr. Matt GoldenbergCalming the Chaos welcomes Dr. Matt Goldenberg, Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Teacher. Dr. Matt is a popular trainer, teacher and psychotherapist in Olympia, Washington who focuses on helping, treating and honoring those in marginalized communities, especially those who live within LGBTQ+ communities. In this podcast, Dr. Matt talks about the COVID-19 Pandemic and why this pandemic has affected LGBTQ+ communities so profoundly. Dr. Matt also presents some ideas to help individuals in LGBTQ communities calm the chaos in a pandemic that is still ongoing. ...
2021-10-0250 min
Calming the ChaosCOVID Chaos in LGBTQ+ CommunitiesCOVID Chaos in LGBTQ Communities – Podcast Interview with Matt Goldenberg Calming the Chaos welcomes Dr. Matt Goldenberg, Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Teacher. Dr. Matt is a popular trainer, teacher and psychotherapist in Olympia, Washington who focuses on helping, treating and honoring those in marginalized communities, especially those who live within LGBTQ+ communities. In this podcast, Dr. Matt talks about the COVID-19 Pandemic and why this pandemic has affected LGBTQ+ communities so profoundly. Dr. Matt also presents some ideas to help individuals in LGBTQ communities calm the chaos in a pandemic that is still ongoing. Introduction to D...
2021-10-0250 min
Calming the ChaosThe Chaos of MenopauseThe Chaos of Menopause –Interview with Debi and Georgia of “The Heart Core Warriors”Calming the Chaos welcomes Debi Wallbank and Georgia Manning of “The Heart Core Warriors.” Debi and Georgia are on a mission to eliminate the stigma and the trauma of menopause. They are both extremely passionate when talking about menopause, which can also be a source of chaos and trauma for women as they go through it. The goal: Debi and Georgia hope to help women calm the chaos of menopause. We start by meeting Debi and Georgia and hearing their story. We then disc...
2021-09-3053 min
Calming the ChaosThe Chaos of MenopauseThe Chaos of Menopause –Interview with Debi and Georgia of “The Heart Core Warriors” Calming the Chaos welcomes Debi Wallbank and Georgia Manning of “The Heart Core Warriors.” Debi and Georgia are on a mission to eliminate the stigma and the trauma of menopause. They are both extremely passionate when talking about menopause, which can also be a source of chaos and trauma for women as they go through it. The goal: Debi and Georgia hope to help women calm the chaos of menopause. We start by meeting Debi and Georgia and hearing their story...
2021-09-2653 min
Calming the ChaosMen in Chaos with Ben KilloyMen in Chaos – Podcast Interview with Ben Killoy Calming the Chaos welcomes Ben Killoy, US Marine Corps Veteran, husband, father and host of two podcasts: “The Military Veteran Dad” and “The Business of Fatherhood.” He is also the author of a book called “The Five Steps to Achieving an Authentic Life.” In this podcast, Ben talks about how men can learn to remain calm in the face of chaos. He challenges men to view Fatherhood in a whole new way by “Bringing every Dad Home.” This challenge moves beyond the deployment of soldiers back to their physical hom...
2021-09-2051 min
Life on Repeat: A Dementia Caregiver PodcastCalming the Chaos with Tracy Kenela, LMHC, CRC, CEDSJoin Laura and Tracy as they explore how to manage through times of chaos as a caregiver. They talk about a variety of techniques that may be helpful in calming the chaos many caregivers feel. Listen in for practical tools and new ways of surviving tumultuous times! Tracy Kenela is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist Supervisor (CEDS-S) and an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist (ACHT).Check out Tracy's website here: http://www.lokahicounseling.com/Check out Tracy's Calming the Chaos podcast: https://calmingthechaos.libsyn.com/
2021-09-1348 min
Calming the ChaosTranscending Chaos with Victoria ShawTranscending Chaos – Podcast Interview with Victoria Shaw Calming the Chaos welcomes Victoria Shaw, Psychologist, Licensed Counselor, Author and Intuitive. She also has a podcast called “Intuitive Connection.” Victoria Shaw is Licensed Professional Counselor and Spiritual Coach who combines her background and training in psychology and counseling with her intuitive gifts to help clients heal, grow and realize their spiritual and full personal potential. She takes a holistic approach to counseling, addressing clients’ concerns on the mind/body/spiritual levels. She especially loves working with people who are committed to using their struggles and life experiences to fuel t...
2021-09-0648 min
Calming the ChaosFamily Chaos!Family Chaos – Podcast Interview with Lester and Christie Seligman Lester and Christie Seligman join Calming the Chaos for a fun conversation about family chaos. Through the Pandemic, Lester and Christie had their adult children return home to live. As a family they also faced a number of additional related and unrelated stressors. Lester and Christie share their stories of chaos in a lighthearted and upbeat way, and also share their secrets about how they managed to calm their chaos during an exceptionally stressful time. The goal: For Lester and Christie to shar...
2021-06-011h 05
Calming the ChaosThe Chaos of 38DDDThe Chaos of 38DDD – Podcast Interview with Michaela Cox Calming the Chaos welcomes Author Michaela Cox to a Live Podcast Interview on YouTube. Michaela shares her interesting and chaotic journey through life. She refers to her journey as “My 38DDD,” which includes three main aspects: Disability, Divorce and Death by 38 years of age. In addition to her story, Michaela shares a formula she has developed that has helped her in her chaotic journey through the Triple Ds. Michaela also introduces her upcoming book on her life story, called “Now I See.” Michaela and Tracy will also be answ...
2021-05-241h 14Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa MustardIntegrating Hypnotherapy With CBT Presented By Tracy Kenela | continuing education for counselors and therapistsA few of my episodes, I call them Podcourses, are now approved for NBCC continuing education and you can grab your first Podcourse for half off so head to my site, www.lisamustard.com and sign up. In this Podcourse, Lisa interviews Tracy Kenela M.A., LMHC, CRC, CEDS, ACHT and she presents how to integrate hypnotherapy with CBT. Need continuing education contact hours? If so, then be sure to check out my Podcourses. Currently there are 13 to choose from and they cover a variety of topics. Learn about Play-Based Strategies to Support...
2021-05-181h 02
Calming the ChaosThe Chaos of DepressionThe Chaos of Depression – Moving through the Shadows of Depression with Zach Rutledge Calming the Chaos welcomes Zack Rutledge, M.A.to a Live Podcast on YouTube. Zack is an ACE Certified Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist and Brain Health Trainer. Zack is also a black belt in Karate, and has practiced Yoga for over 10 years. In this interview, Zack will share his stories about how he has struggled with depression, and about how he moved from a dark part of his life into understanding and coping with depression. He also talks about a book he ha...
2021-05-091h 05
Calming the ChaosChaos in RelationshipsAsk the Professionals - Red Flags in Relationships Calming the Chaos welcomes Laura Vaillancourt, M.A., LMHC, GMHS of Eldercare Counseling & Guidance Services onto a Live Podcast on YouTube. We talk about how to identify red flags in relationships, and how to overcome the chaos that can come with establishing a new relationship, whether it is a friendship, romantic, or online. Laura and Tracy also answer questions from the live chat! The goal: To help people learn to detect red flags in a relationships, and what signs can indicate a good relationship Friendships (“Fren-amies”) Pace...
2021-05-021h 42
Calming the ChaosFind Meaning Through Chaos!Finding Meaning Through Chaos Calming the Chaos welcomes Francie White, Ph.D. and Maria Rippo, M.A. onto a Live YouTube Show on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 1pm PST. We will talk about how painful and chaotic experiences can help you find meaning in life, and can prepare you to better cope with life’s challenges! The goal: To help people see That we have a deficit of meaning in our lives Because we lack meaning in our lives, we have more chaos in our lives How can we find a meaningful life that has purpose and va...
2021-04-101h 13
Calming the ChaosCalming the ChaosEpisode Title: “The Chaos of Trauma” Description: Sarah Buino, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), joins Calming the Chaos for a livestream show on YouTube to talk about the chaos of childhood trauma. Sarah will also share about how she helps her adult clients calm the chaos of their childhood trauma using a variety of different healing techniques, including NARM (neuro-affective relational model). Sarah Buino, LCSW, RDDP, CADC, CDWF is a speaker, teacher, therapist and the founder of Head/Heart Therapy in Chicago. She is a licensed clinical social worker, registered dual diagnosis professional, certified addictions counse...
2021-03-131h 04
Calming the ChaosWorried Women in ChaosEpisode Title: “Worried Women in Chaos” Guest name: Elizabeth “Biz” Cush. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Business Owner, Podcaster and Blogger in Annapolis, Maryland. Biz hosts Woman Worriers, a podcast for anxious women. In her private practice, Progression Counseling, she helps men and women who feel overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed out find more connection with themselves and others, allowing them to live their lives with more ease, intention, and purpose. She’s worked in the mental health field for over 10 years, is a certified clinical trauma professional and she incorporates mindfulness and meditation into her psychotherapy work with indivi...
2021-03-0744 min
Calming the ChaosRacial ChaosEpisode Title: “Racial Chaos” Intro: In this episode, Tracy talks with Kasey Louis, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a private counseling practice in Olympia, Washington. They discuss the sensitive topic of race / racism, and specifically how it affects women of color in our world today. As a woman of color herself, Kasey shares a variety of stories about her direct experiences with racism, and shares some of her ideas about what people can do to better understand and support people of color. Introduction: “Kasey, tell us a bit about yourself….” Wom...
2021-03-0156 min
Calming the ChaosCalming the ChaosEpisode Title: “The Chaos of Pet Loss” Intro: In this episode of Calming the Chaos, Tracy responds to a listener’s request to do a video about the chaos that can happen when losing a beloved pet. Tracy tells her personal stories of pet loss and describes how she coped through all of the pet losses through over 25 years of being a pet owner. Additional resources can be found here: The Rainbow Bridge https://www.rainbowsbridge.com/ Tracy and Lila doing Yoga! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
2021-02-2334 min
Calming the ChaosThe Chaos of COVID-19Episode Title: “The Chaos of COVID-19” Intro: In this episode, Tracy is live on YouTube, talking with Sarah Lipton, Author, Public Speaker and Podcaster. Sarah talks about how she and her family have survived COVID-19 using a method of “leaning in.” Join Tracy as she and Sarah discuss how they have calmed their chaos during COVID-19, and about how both of them are learning to “lean into chaos. Find Sarah’s book, podcast and more at www.sarahlipton.com Here is a link to Sarah’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c...
2021-02-1259 min
Calming the ChaosLearning Through ChaosEpisode Title: “We Learn Through Chaos” Intro: In this episode, Tracy interviews Lisa Mustard, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Podcaster and Educator. Lisa talks about how she developed Podcourses, which provide Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) to Licensed Counselors that are convenient, enjoyable and fun! We also talk about how Lisa calmed her chaos as a wife, mother of two, and a successful podcaster while developing and implementing her Podcourses. If you are a therapist who wants an enjoyable way to earn CEUs… or… if you’d like to develop your own Podcourses, Lisa’s interview will help you begin yo...
2020-12-1936 min
Calming the ChaosHoliday Food ChaosEpisode Title: “Chaotic Holiday Eating” Intro: In this episode, Tracy interviews Stacy Schilter-Pisano, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist / Supervisor, and Site Manager at The Emily Program in Lacey, WA. Stacy and Tracy help listeners understand why some people struggle with food, eating and body image, especially during the Holidays. Why do people experience chaos around food, especially during the Holidays? Internal Stressors = Thoughts that are distressing. 60% of the time, people are thinking: What did I eat? What will I eat? What do I look like? What do I weigh? External Stressors = Situa...
2020-11-2947 min
Calming the ChaosChaotic SuggestionsEpisode Title: “Chaotic Suggestions” Intro: In this episode, Tracy interviews Dr. Liz Slonena PsyD of “Dr. Liz Listens” YouTube channel. Dr. Liz describes the work she does helping people calm mental and emotional chaos through hypnotherapy, and how she helps people attain success in their lives using the power of positive suggestion. Introduction to the power of suggestion by Tracy Kenela Negative Suggestions: “Bad Boy” or “You ought to be ashamed of yourself” Positive Suggestions: “You’re very creative” or “I like the way you’re doing that” The way you view yourself or the conclusions you make a...
2020-11-2939 min
Calming the ChaosChaotic ChoicesEpisode Title: “Chaotic Choices” #choices #YouTubeDrama #chaos #decisions #values #calmingthechaos Intro: In this episode, Tracy talks about how choices and decisions can cause mental and emotional chaos. She gives some examples of simple and complex decisions, describes how “The Four P’s” can make decision-making more chaotic, and gives a skill that you can use to calm the chaos and make wiser choices in your life. Examples of choices (simple and complex) What makes decision-making more chaotic (The Four P’s) Perfectionism Pressure Perceptions Personalities Using Values to make choices and decisions Honesty Trans...
2020-11-1520 min
Calming the ChaosCalming the ChaosEpisode Title: “Double Chaos, Double Calm” #chaos #coaching #anxiety #depression #relationship #stress #trauma #coachingthroughchaospodcast Intro: In this episode, Tracy interviews Dr. Colleen Mullen, PsyD, LMFT of “Coaching Through Chaos” (Podcast and Counseling Practice). Colleen describes the work she does and the different projects she is involved in. Tracy reviews some of the chaos that has happened thus far in 2020. Together, Tracy and Colleen brainstorm some ways that people can calm their minds, cope with their emotions, and behave in ways that help improve their mental health. Lots of ideas here, so this is a longer podcast...
2020-10-0656 min
The Addicted Mind Podcast106: Calming the Chaos with Tracy KenelaOn today’s episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, Duane sits down with Tracy Kenela about “calming the chaos” and creating peace and calm in our lives.Therapist and podcast host, Tracy discusses how she came to start studying “overwhelm” as a psychological concept. An expert in chaos, Tracy explains how chaotic factors contribute to our being overwhelmed.Calming The Addicted Mind - 6 Day Mindfulness Email Seriestheaddictedmind.com/mindfulnessTraci breaks down the different kinds of shock and responses that may manifest when our brain confronts chaos. It seems as though peo...
2020-09-2438 min
Calming the ChaosCalming the ChaosEpisode Title: “Calming the Cat Chaos” #cats #pets #dogs #animialhealth #healthyplayforanimals #mycatfromhell Intro: In this episode, Tracy describes how to calm the chaos with our pets, with the focus being on cats. We will then meet each of Tracy’s three cats, and learn about how she cares and plays with her cats in fun and healthy ways to calm their chaos. She will also present a skill for pet owners to use, with an example about how she calmed her own chaos when her senior cat was recently hospitalized. I. Calm the Cat Ch...
2020-09-2128 min
Calming the ChaosChaotic EatingEpisode Title: “Chaotic Eating” #eating disorders #anxiety #depression #body shame #foodandbodyimage Intro: In this episode, Tracy describes how some people use food or eating to cope with mental and / or emotional chaos. We will discuss examples of how mental and / or emotional chaos can happen and why food may be used or misused to cope. We’ll then take a visit into Tracy’s kitchen and examine some food-related triggers that could cause mental and / or emotional chaos. Finally, Tracy presents a solution to help those who are struggling with a “chaotic” relationship with food. The good new...
2020-08-3125 min
Calming the ChaosCausing the ChaosEpisode Title: “Causing the Chaos” Intro: In this episode, Tracy explores how people can cause chaos with their actions and their words. Tracy reviews the definition of chaos and looks at three types of situations where the words and deeds people can cause chaos within the minds of people. Tracy gives examples to illustrate these three types of situations, and gives some tips about how to recognize and cope when the words and deeds of people cause mental and emotional chaos. What is Chaos? As Defined by Webster’s New World Dictionary: A state of utter co...
2020-08-1020 min
Calming the ChaosCalming the ChaosEpisode Title: “Positivity over Chaos” Interview with Lisa Mustard, LMFT of “The Therapy Show” Intro: Tracy Kenela is the founder of Lokahi Counseling and Calming the Chaos Podcast. In this episode, Tracy interviews Lisa Mustard, who is a Therapist in South Carolina, is also a Podcaster, Pod-Course Developer, Activewear Brand Representative, Wife and Mother. Lisa tells the audience about what she is doing in her life, how she prevents burnout with all she is doing, and how she keeps herself positive even though chaotic moments! How does a person who is trying to spread positivity and help cal...
2020-07-1325 min
Calming the ChaosThe Chaos of HateEpisode Title: “The Chaos of Hate” By Tracy Kenela, M.A., LMHC, CRC, CEDS, ACHT of Lokahi Counseling Intro: Tracy Kenela is the founder of Lokahi Counseling and Calming the Chaos Podcast. In this episode, Tracy discusses hate: as a feeling, as a thought form and as a behavior / action. She gives an example of hate by exploring the actions of online attacks or “Cyber-Bullying.” She analyzes some possible reasons for online attacks, how online attacks can cause chaos in the lives of people, and some ideas about what you could do if you are attacked online. Wha...
2020-06-2928 min
Calming the ChaosSocial ChaosEpisode Title: “Social Chaos” By Tracy Kenela, M.A., LMHC, CRC, CEDS, ACHT of Lokahi Counseling Intro: Tracy Kenela is the founder of Lokahi Counseling and Calming the Chaos Podcast. In this episode, Tracy discusses how people in our society can cause other people mental and emotional chaos. She begins with an overview of the civil unrest and social chaos that is currently happening as a result of recent events around the world, including racial discrimination and law enforcement which has resulted in international protests, violence and hate. She then presents some insights about how we can calm...
2020-06-1717 min
Calming the ChaosRelationship ChaosEpisode Title: “Relationship Chaos” By Tracy Kenela, M.A., LMHC, CRC, CEDS, ACHT of Lokahi Counseling Intro: Tracy Kenela is the founder of Lokahi Counseling and Calming the Chaos Podcast. In this episode, Tracy interviews Psychologist Jared DeFife of Dynamic Counseling and Consulting in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. DeFife offers help to those who are struggling with being in a relationship where one or both partners struggle with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Jared and Tracy discuss ADHD, how it can present as chaos in relationships, and how the relationship chaos can be effectively managed. About Jared: He’s...
2020-06-0233 min
Calming the ChaosConfinement ChaosEpisode Title: “Confinement Chaos” By Tracy Kenela, M.A., LMHC, CRC, CEDS, ACHT of Lokahi Counseling Intro: Tracy Kenela is the founder of Lokahi Counseling and Calming the Chaos Podcast. In this episode, Tracy continues to offer help to those who are struggling with being confined to their homes during the COVID-19 Quarantine. Tracy presents an overview of the two types of people who generally struggle with “Confinement Chaos,” and presents some examples of common problematic thought patterns that can create or increase chaos in the mind under quarantine. Tracy presents the RADICAL Approach that can help both typ...
2020-05-2128 min
Calming the ChaosCalming the ChaosEpisode Title: “The Gift of Time” Interview with Julie McInnis, LMHC of Chrysalis Counseling Services Intro: Julie McInnis is the founder of Chrysalis Counseling Services and works with clients who have trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD), and also does clinical Supervision for new Counselors. We’ll listen as Julie talks about how the COVID-19 Quarantine has affected her and her counseling practice, and find out how she, as a psychotherapist, copes with the chaos of adjusting to a new way of life, both personally and professionally. 1. How are you doing therapy sessions in The...
2020-05-0429 min
Calming the ChaosHelping the Hangry Part IIEpisode Title: Helping the Hangry II – Continuing Interview with Katie Hart, LMHC, Certified Nutritionist Intro: Katie is the founder of Hartsspace Mental Health and Nutrition. She believes in a whole person approach to wellness, and takes an innovative and individualized approach to providing health and wellness to each of her clients. She provides a variety of different options to help her clients manage their overall physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. We’ll listen as Katie talks about the physiology of hunger, and how it works in the mind and the body to cre...
2020-04-1926 min
Calming the ChaosHelping the Hangry - Interview with Katie HartEpisode Title: Helping the Hangry – Interview with Katie Hart, LMHC, Certified Nutritionist at Hartsspace Intro: Katie is the founder of Hartsspace Mental Health and Nutrition. She believes in a whole person approach to wellness, and takes an innovative and individualized approach to providing health and wellness to each of her clients. She provides a variety of different options to help her clients manage their overall physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. We’ll listen as Katie talks about the physiology of hunger, and how it works in the mind and the body to cre...
2020-04-1922 min
Calming the ChaosSilver Linings - Interview with Laura Vaillancourt, LMHCEpisode Title: Silver Linings – Interview with Laura Vaillancourt, LMHC. Intro: Laura is the founder of Eldercare Counseling and Guidance Services. Laura provides elders and their caregivers with resources and help as they navigate through the healthcare system. We’ll listen as Laura talks about the ways she calms the chaos in herself and especially her clients who are at increased vulnerability during the COVID-19 pandemic by seeing “Silver Linings” in the dark clouds of isolation and helplessness. The work Laura does Providing counseling, care management and resources to the aging population who are eith...
2020-03-3131 minContinuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa MustardHow To Calm The Chaos With Tracy KenelaIn this week's episode Tracy Kenela shares some of the ways she stays focused as a therapist when working with clients who have extensive trauma, or who have difficulties participating in traditional talk therapy. Tracy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS) and an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist (ACHT). Tracy has over 17 years of experience counseling individuals, couples and families, and has practiced hypnotherapy since 2014. Tracy's approach to counseling is based on the belief that everybody has the power within themselves to work through painful, confusing and chaotic situations, and...
2020-03-1830 min
Calming the ChaosWorld Chaos - Part IIEpisode Title: World Chaos – Part II In this episode of “Calming the Chaos,” I’ll continue to talk about the chaos that continues to happen in our world today. This is an update from the podcast episode in February of 2020 when I talked about the Coronavirus, because things are changing quickly in our world today! Besides the Coronavirus there are two other contagions that are spreading across the world and have been labeled “Chaotic.” The stock market fluctuations and the tornado in Tennessee. Health Chaos Market Chaos Natural Disaster (Tornado) Cha...
2020-03-0919 min
Calming the ChaosThe Choas of RecoveryEpisode Title: The Chaos of Recovery with Stacy Schilter-Pisano, LMFT, CEDS In this episode of “Calming the Chaos,” we’ll be talking to Stacy Schilter-Pisano, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist at The Emily Program in Washington State. The Emily program offers a variety of different ways to help those who struggle with eating disorders find recovery. Stacy and I are both passionate about treating eating disorders in our local, national and international communities. And so now, during National Eating Disorders Awareness week, let’s listen to Stacy and I talk… as two Cer...
2020-02-2926 min
Calming the ChaosWorld ChaosEpisode Title: World Chaos In this episode of “Calming the Chaos,” we’ll be talking about a situation that is happening right now in our world…in February of 2020, that appears to be chaotic. The Coronavirus. The intention of this podcast is to: 1) Give you tips, tools and techniques to help you cope with any mental chaos you have when you hear news of chaos and / or chaotic events around the world 2) To see how the people directly involved in this situation are handling their “chaos.” Before going into the two situations, let’s review t...
2020-02-1720 min
Calming the ChaosCaptain Cranky-PantsPodcast Episode: Captain Cranky-Pants In this episode of “Calming the Chaos,” we’ll be talking about an emotion of “Cranky,” an emotion that is a relative in the “Anger” family. You’ll receive a description of what it feels like to be cranky, and how this particular emotion can put you at risk for having more chaos in your life. Through stories and situations, you’ll learn some tips, tools and techniques to help you manage the chaos of your mind when YOU are “Captain Cranky-Pants. 1. How cranky can show up in your life. a. It can show up...
2020-02-0314 min
Calming the ChaosOceans of EmotionsPodcast Episode: Oceans of Emotions This episode of “Calming The Chaos” we discuss the emotional chaos that can happen when stressful or chaotic situations occur in your life. You’ll learn about the five main “Families” of emotions, and the purposes these emotions can serve in times of chaos. Through stories and situations, you will learn some tips and tools and techniques that can help you though times of emotional chaos. What are emotions? The Big 5 “Family” of emotions Fear (and its relatives include worry, anxiety, stress, panic, terror...
2020-01-1924 min
Calming the ChaosNew Years Fears This episode is for those who feel overwhelmed by life, and are also putting so much pressure on themselves to accomplish things in the New Year that they find themselves even more overwhelmed, stressed out, anxious, depressed, angry, or scared. Some of these people struggle with an addictions, disordered eating or relationship problems. This episode will give you some tips, tools and techniques that can help you manage your mental and emotional chaos in 2020.
2020-01-0627 min
Calming the ChaosMind TrafficThe traffic that happens when driving on the roads and highways is compared with the traffic that happens in our minds during times of chaos. The pace at which your thoughts travel, the time you spend thinking, and the difficulty of our thoughts often leads to unwanted behaviors. This episode will focus on how to best deal with traffic, both in our vehicles and in our minds, and will provide you with some tools and techniques to manage both!
2019-12-1719 min
Calming the ChaosCalming the ChaosTitle: Black Friday Blues In this episode, we’ll be talking about The Chaos of the Holiday Season. An example of how Holiday Chaos can start…. on Thanksgiving, on Black Friday, and beyond that into Cyber Monday. How the energy changes during this time of year. A couple of short stories about how I have experienced holiday chaos on Black Fridays, or “The Black Friday Blues” A Story of Black Friday past, A Story of a Black Friday present I’ll then present some tips and tools to help you handle Holiday Chaos in th...
2019-12-0927 min
Calming the ChaosThanking your MindTitle: ___Thanking your mind ___________________________ It just so happens that this episode is being released on Thanksgiving Day. For some of us, Thanksgiving is a celebration, where we give thanks by eating food. It also can include spending time with friends and family, watching football, having fun, or maybe even planning for Black Friday shopping. For other people, this particular holiday can be frightening, frustrating, filled with obsessive thoughts of food, fears of fullness, and feeling fat. Food and eating can be such a struggle for some people. If you...
2019-11-2925 min
Calming the ChaosWhat is Chaos?In this episode, I will introduce myself and give you an overview of what chaos is, the different ways it can appear in your life, and how…when it appears, some emotions can appear….such as stress, worry, anxiety, fear, anger….or even shame, sadness or depression. I will then tell you a story from my own chaotic life. I’ll point out the ways I believe I handled the situation effectively, and ineffectively, and what I learned from the experience. I will also give you some tips and tools you can use to handle a similar situatio
2019-11-2522 min