Calm, Cool and Connected - The Guide Book to Peace of Mind
292 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsNow more than ever, we have an opportunity to be a positive force in the world. To help heal the divide…to treat each other, and ourselves, with respect and love. But with so many tools out there…..from meditation to physical training, proper nutrition, therapy, and so many others, we all need a little help navigating all the options. Join us as we share in-depth information, insights and thought-provoking discussions that will help answer your questions about how to stay calm, cool and connected during these times. No matter where you might be in your personal journey, Calm, Cool and Connected will help you find your Zen. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday.
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The Truth About Eating Disorders
September 15, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.91 MBThe Truth About Eating Disorders An eating disorder is defined as “any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits”. If we were to talk numbers, an estimated ten percent of the world’s population will have an eating disorder during their lifetime. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, we are joined by Harriet Frew, an amazing eating disorder therapist. Key Takeaways from Liz’s 1-on-1 with Harriet: • Learn more about Harriet’s story, a...
The Parents' Guide to Back to School Anxiety
September 13, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.22 MBParents Guide to Back to School Anxiety Anxiety is something that a lot of people deal with on a fairly regular basis. Add in back to school, and the anxiety levels skyrocket both for parents and for kids! On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick gives the 411 on tips for both parents and kids when it comes time to head back to school. Key Takeaways from Liz: • Learn why routines are crucial • Find out how preparation helps with anxiety and chaos • Hear why seek...
A Look at Perfectionism
September 10, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 6.93 MBPerfectionism Many people know first hand, the stressful toll that perfectionism can take on our lives. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, Dr. Fedrick is joined by Cynthia Alvarez, LCSW, to address the issue of perfectionism head on. Key Takeaways from Liz’s one-on-one with Cynthia: • Learn- where does perfectionism come from? • Hear whether perfectionism is a personality trait, or if it is developed due to outside sources • Find out more about the difference between perfectio...
Using Fitness to Stay Mentally Healthy
September 08, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.46 MBUsing Fitness to Stay Mentally Healthy Exercise is useful in so many ways: to stay healthy and fit, to feel confident and to reduce the risk of health issues later in life- to name a few. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, Liz is joined by Mike the Fitness Junkie. Mike has used fitness to stay fit and healthy, but also to overcome mental health struggles. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Mike: • Hear how Mike got into fitness originally • Find out how he uses fitness as a str...
How to Achieve Self Esteem Through Self Empowerment
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MBSelf Empowerment Locus of control can be defined as “a psychological concept that refers to how strongly people believe they have control over the situations and experiences that affect their lives.” Self empowerment involves making the conscious decision to take charge of your destiny! Lisa DeLugo joins us for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to talk about her life as a running coach, and how teaching self empowerment helps her clients gain a sense of control. Key Takeaways from ...
Small Groups for Mental Health
September 03, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.86 MBSmall Groups for Mental Health As humans, we are designed for interaction. The Covid 19 pandemic has made it more difficult than ever to quench our thirst for that interaction! That is where Vivian Oberling and Pace come in. Pace is a skillful marriage between peers supporting peers, and licensed mental health professionals facilitating along the way. Key Takeaways from Liz’s 1-on-1 with Vivian: • Learn what Pace is, and how it works • Hear about the intake process, and why matching peop...
An Introduction to Intuitive Eating
September 01, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.42 MBThe 411 on Intuitive Eating It seems like there is a new diet fad that pops up every other week these days. But more often than not, the fad diets don’t work, and people are left right back where they started. Jennifer D’Amato joins Dr. Fedrick for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to give us the 411 on intuitive eating! Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Jennifer: • Learn about diet culture and how it effects the ways we eat and live • Hear what exactly intuitive eating is • Find...
A Question from the Audience: Relationship Repetition
August 30, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MBQuestion from the Audience: Relationship Repetition On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, Dr. Liz tackles a question from the audience: “Why do I keep ending up in the same relationships over and over again?" Many people struggle with ending up in the same (“bad”) types of relationships over and over! Key Takeaways from Liz: • Learn: what is relational programming? • Hear about the four different attachment styles • Find out how your experiences before the age of 3 can shape yo...
A Question from the Audience: Relationship Repetition
August 30, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MBQuestion from the Audience: Relationship Repetition On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, Dr. Liz tackles a question from the audience: “Why do I keep ending up in the same relationships over and over again?" Many people struggle with ending up in the same (“bad”) types of relationships over and over! Key Takeaways from Liz: • Learn: what is relational programming? • Hear about the four different attachment styles • Find out how your experiences before the age of 3 can shape yo...
Reexaming and Working Through Perfectionism
August 27, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 6.92 MBPerfectionism Many people know first hand, the stressful toll that perfectionism can take on our lives. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, Dr. Fedrick is joined by Cynthia Alvarez, LCSW, to address the issue of perfectionism head on. Key Takeaways from Liz’s one-on-one with Cynthia: • Learn- where does perfectionism come from? • Hear whether perfectionism is a personality trait, or if it is developed due to outside sources • Find out more about the difference between perfe...
Overcoming Addiction Using Fitness
August 25, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.24 MBOvercoming Addiction Using Fitness An addiction is an incredibly powerful thing to break. This leaves us coming up with innovative ways to try and beat addiction. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected we welcome Rob Best, the creator of The Barbell Saves Project. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Rob: • Hear more about Rob’s story and background • Find out what helped Rob to stay clean, once he got clean. • Learn all about The Barbell Saves Project • Hear how fitness can actua...
Transparency with Therapy and Mental Health
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MB(Being Part of the) Media and Mental Health It’s becoming more and more prevalent that public figures are being open and honest when it comes to their mental health struggles. This is helping the subject of mental health to be a lot less “taboo” than it used to be. J.D. Durkin, host of “None of the Above with J.D. Durkin” and anchor of Cheddar News, joins Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to open up about his mental health journey. Key Takeaways from Liz’s one-on-...
Enneagram Personality Types and Relationships
August 20, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MBThe Enneagram and Relationships People are all so unique, that when they come together to form a relationship- it can spell disaster! Enter Dave Glaser- a relationship coach, and host of “The Challenger Podcast.” He joins Dr. Liz on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to talk about the enneagram and how it relates to relationships. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Dave: • Learn what exactly the enneagram is • Hear how the enneagram can help us understand our partners in relati...
Dr. Ellis on Nutrition and Mental Health
August 18, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MBNutrition and Mental Health We all know that it’s really easy to start to snack on our favorite comfort foods when we are feeling stressed. But why do we do it? Dr. Erin Ellis joins Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to shed some light on the topic of nutrition, and how it plays a role in our mental health. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Dr. Ellis: • Hear why we snack when we are sad • Find out if there is a reason we tend to reach for the “unhealthy snacks” ...
Rewiring Your Brain with Neurotechnology
August 16, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.89 MBNeurotechnology and Mental Health Neurotechnology is defined as “the assembly of methods and instruments that enable a direct connection of technical components with the nervous system.” But what in the world does that have to do with our mental health?! Dr. Fedrick chats with Toby Pasman, a neurophysiology researcher, on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Toby: • Learn what role our brains play in our mental health • Hear how the brain can...
Mental Wealth with Justin Little
August 13, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MBMental Wealth Mental health and wellness have long been stigmatized topics when it comes to candidly sharing personal truths. But people like our guest today are helping to change that! Today on Calm, Cool and Connected we are joined by Justin Little- one of the hosts of “The Mental Wealth Podcast”. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Justin: • Hear more about Justin’s physical and mental health journey • Learn how losing 250 pounds has effected his mental health • Find out what the c...
Weight Loss and Mental Health
August 11, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.56 MBWeight Loss and Mental Health Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be wealthy to eat healthy! That is a direct quote from our guest from this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected. Hollywood's Papa Joe Aviance is a successful entrepreneur, recording artist, and a two-time Amazon Best-Selling author. He lost 250 pounds by shutting himself in his apartment and dieting on a $21/day budget! Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Papa Joe: • Hear Papa Joe’s story • Learn what it is li...
Weight Loss and Mental Health
August 11, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.56 MBWeight Loss and Mental Health Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be wealthy to eat healthy! That is a direct quote from our guest from this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected. Hollywood's Papa Joe Aviance is a successful entrepreneur, recording artist, and a two-time Amazon Best-Selling author. He lost 250 pounds by shutting himself in his apartment and dieting on a $21/day budget! Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Papa Joe: • Hear Papa Joe’s story • Learn what it is li...
Social Media and Mental Health
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.18 MBSocial Media and Mental Health There are currently over 4.5 billion people in the world using at least one social network. Influencers, celebrities and regular people all take to Facebook, Instagram, and other social networks to share their lives. But what effect does social media use have on mental health? For this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, we are joined by Christopher J. Ferguson, a professor of psychology at Stetson University. He helps us examine the effects of social me...
The Down and Dirty on Domestic Abuse
August 06, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MBThe Down and Dirty on Domestic Abuse When it comes to domestic abuse, commonly the first question asked is “why did you stay?” Dr. Michele Finneran joins us on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to help us understand more that domestic abuse isn’t always so black and white. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Michele: • Learn what domestic abuse can look like • Hear about the different types of domestic abuse • What are the effects of domestic abuse, when it comes to the bigger ...
Expressing Artistic Self, As Therapy
August 04, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.58 MBExpressing Artistic Self, As Therapy People all over the world use different modalities of therapy to help ease their mental health struggles. One form of therapy which is not talked about much, is art therapy! People have used art since the beginning of history to unwind and express themselves. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, Board Certified Art Therapist Alyssa Hayes joins Dr. Fedrick to tell us all about art therapy. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Alyssa: • Learn ...
How to Get Your Child to Fall Asleep Faster
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBHow to Get Your Child to Fall Asleep Faster As parents, one of the most dreaded times with our kids can be bedtime. Kids seemingly can come up with a million and one other things they would rather do than lay down and go to sleep! Morgan Winder joins Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to dive into the world of kids sleep, and why sleep issues could be happening with your child. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Morgan: • Learn what could be going on that would c...
How to Get Your Child to Fall Asleep Faster
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBHow to Get Your Child to Fall Asleep Faster As parents, one of the most dreaded times with our kids can be bedtime. Kids seemingly can come up with a million and one other things they would rather do than lay down and go to sleep! Morgan Winder joins Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to dive into the world of kids sleep, and why sleep issues could be happening with your child. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Morgan: • Learn what could be going on that would c...
Staying Mentally Safe After Covid
July 30, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.59 MBStaying Mentally Safe After Covid Mental health is always something that is a very fragile topic. People struggle silently with mental health issues due to the taboo that used to surround mental illnesses. But what happens when you throw a global pandemic into the mix? Our guest for this episode is here to answer the question so many people are asking- “how do we stay mentally safe and healthy following covid?” Dillon Espinosa joins us to answer just that. Key Takeaways from Liz and Ashl...
The 411 on Exercise and Mental Health
July 28, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.16 MBThe 411 on Exercise and Mental Health Here at Calm, Cool and Connected we focus a lot of our time on mental health. On this episode, we are going to learn more about how our physical health can either help or harm our mental state! We are joined for this chat by Jim White. He is the owner of several fitness and nutrition companies, the founder of a fitness foundation, and we are so excited to learn more from him! Key Takeaways from Liz and Ashley’s chat with Jim: • Learn how physical...
Dr. Matthew Smith on Water and Mental Health
July 26, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.6 MBWater and Mental Health Water. What is it? It is defined as a tasteless, transparent, odorless and nearly colorless chemical substance. But in reality, water is so much more than that! It is vital for all forms of life, it is the component that makes up most of our body, and the majority of our planet is covered by water. What does water have to do with our mental health? Dr. Matthew Smith joins us for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected. He is a professor, a published writer, and h...
The Mental Makeup of a Thrill Seeker
July 23, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.37 MBThe Mental Makeup of a Thrill Seeker Some call them thrill seekers, some call them adrenaline junkies, and others may call them just plain wild! But Dr. Ken Carter calls them the focus of his current research. He joins Dr. Fedrick and Ashley Snyder on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to discuss all things adrenaline. Key Takeaways from Liz and Ashley’s chat with Dr. Carter: • How he defines thrill seeking • What makes him classify someone as an adrenaline junkie • Is there an...
A Look Into EMDR Therapy
July 21, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.82 MBEMDR Therapy Talk therapy is the first mode of therapeutic tactics that comes to mind when someone is in need of some mental health help. But what happens when talk therapy just isn’t doing the trick? There are countless other types of therapy, probably too many to name! Today we are joined by Michael Klinkner- MSW, LCSW, and Board Certified PTSD clinician to talk about one of those modes of therapy, EMDR. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Michael: • What exactly EMDR is • How was t...
The Healing Art of Music Therapy
July 19, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.91 MBThe Healing Art of Music Therapy Not all therapy looks the same, sounds the same, or even has to take place in a traditional office . For example, Music Therapy taps into the power of music and self-expression to reach non-musical goals. Your love for music and unique musical taste can be an intricate part of reaching your mental health goals. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected we are joined by Director of Healing Sounds RVA Anna McChesney to tell listeners more about Music Ther...
Conservatorship, or Imprisonment? Domenick Nati on the Britney Spears Case
July 16, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.26 MBConservatorship, or Imprisonment? Perhaps one of the most peculiar celebrity stories of our time is that of Britney Spears. Pop princess, living on top of the world, excelling at anything and everything she set her sights on. Then suddenly in 2008 everything changed for Britney. What happened 13 years ago? Spears was put into a conservatorship, with her father at the helm. The #FreeBritney movement has gained serious traction lately, with the pop star leading the crusade to regain her fr...
Dreams and Mental Health
July 14, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBDreams and Mental Health Have you ever been in the middle of the best night of your life- and then you woke up? This happens extremely frequently. People wake up after having a dream and think “what does it mean?” Lots of people resort to Google to try and find out the deeper meaning behind their dreams, but there is a better option. Enter: Benjamin the Dream Wizard. Key Takeaways from Benjamin: • Learn what it means to be a “dream wizard” • Hear a little about the history of dream i...
Dreams and Mental Health
July 14, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBDreams and Mental Health Have you ever been in the middle of the best night of your life- and then you woke up? This happens extremely frequently. People wake up after having a dream and think “what does it mean?” Lots of people resort to Google to try and find out the deeper meaning behind their dreams, but there is a better option. Enter: Benjamin the Dream Wizard. Key Takeaways from Benjamin: • Learn what it means to be a “dream wizard” • Hear a little about the history of dream i...
The Truth About the Misuse of OTC Medications
July 12, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.8 MBThe Truth About the Misuse of OTC Medications It is no secret that parents have had the difficult task of steering teens away from illegal drug use for a very long time. But what about the dangers that lurk inside the walls of our home? Our friends from Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare join us for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to discuss the misuse of over the counter medications in teens. Key Takeaways from this chat: • Learn which over the counter medications ...
Fear<Less with Sam Led
July 07, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MBFear<Less with Sam Led It happens in life, that sometimes when you are least expecting it- tragedy strikes. Tragedy has the power to disrupt literally every part of our lives. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected we are joined by Sam Led. He is a mindset and transformation coach, and he has developed a program that allows him to help people recover from a life setback or loss. Key Takeaways from Sam: • Learn Sam’s amazing story, and what mental health challenges he has faced in...
Mental Health Issues and Children
July 05, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MBMental Health Issues and Children Many say that raising a child is the hardest job in the world. Add in a global pandemic, and that already incredibly hard job gets even harder. School counselors are on the “front lines” for kids, so to speak. They see them in their natural habitat: with their friends, attending classes, eating lunch, and enjoying recess. Tiera Sharpe, Education Specialist, is here with us for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to discuss mental health issues in ...
Providing Mental Health Support for Veterans
June 30, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBProviding Mental Health Support for Veterans Our military veterans are one of the world’s most treasured populations. That being said, they are also one of the populations who is most effected by mental health ailments including traumatic brain injuries (also known as TBI’s), and Post Traumatic Stress (PTS). On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected we welcome Dr. Deb Wood. Deb is part of the Battle Dawgs organization. Their mission is “to empower our nation’s heroes through therapeuti...
The Importance of Self Reflection
June 28, 2021 06:00 - 6 minutes - 4.66 MBThe Importance of Self Reflection Self help and self improvement are two areas that draw people in on a consistent basis. But what about self reflection? Self reflection is defined as meditation or serious thought about one's character, actions, and motives. Chris Winfield-Blum is an expert on the subject matter, and he even founded his own app called “My Reflections,” to help along the way. He joins us on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected. Key Takeaways from Chris: • Why se...
The Importance of Self Reflection
June 28, 2021 06:00 - 6 minutes - 4.66 MBThe Importance of Self Reflection Self help and self improvement are two areas that draw people in on a consistent basis. But what about self reflection? Self reflection is defined as meditation or serious thought about one's character, actions, and motives. Chris Winfield-Blum is an expert on the subject matter, and he even founded his own app called “My Reflections,” to help along the way. He joins us on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected. Key Takeaways from Chris: • Why se...
The Ins and Outs of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
June 23, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.19 MBThe Ins and Outs of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Obsessive compulsive disorder, or “OCD” for short, is defined as a disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations that make them feel driven to do something repetitively. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected we are joined by Dr. Marilisa Morea, founder and clinical director of Monarch Therapy + Wellness Centre. Key Takeaways from Dr. Morea: • Learn what the specific symptoms of OCD are • Find ou...
The Ins and Outs of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
June 23, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.19 MBThe Ins and Outs of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Obsessive compulsive disorder, or “OCD” for short, is defined as a disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations that make them feel driven to do something repetitively. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected we are joined by Dr. Marilisa Morea, founder and clinical director of Monarch Therapy + Wellness Centre. Key Takeaways from Dr. Morea: • Learn what the specific symptoms of OCD are • Find ou...
Working in a Nursing Home During a Global Pandemic
June 21, 2021 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.08 MBWorking in a Nursing Home During a Global Pandemic Working as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist can be trying work, especially in a nursing home. But what happens to a CTRS when a global pandemic hits? Andrew Katko is a CTRS who was working in a nursing home when the Covid19 Pandemic swept the globe. He joins Rachel Ann for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to detail his experience. Key Takeaways from Rachel Ann’s 1-on-1 with Andrew: Learn what exactly a Certified ...
Working in a Nursing Home During a Global Pandemic
June 21, 2021 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.08 MBWorking in a Nursing Home During a Global Pandemic Working as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist can be trying work, especially in a nursing home. But what happens to a CTRS when a global pandemic hits? Andrew Katko is a CTRS who was working in a nursing home when the Covid19 Pandemic swept the globe. He joins Rachel Ann for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to detail his experience. Key Takeaways from Rachel Ann’s 1-on-1 with Andrew: Learn what exactly a Certified ...
Lori Schwartz on Technology and Mental Health
June 16, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MBTechnology and Our Mental Health With technology being so present in our lives, does it start to play a role in our mental health? Here with us to dive into this topic is Lori H. Schwartz, Technology Catalyst and Trendmeister. Key Takeaways from Rachel Ann’s 1-on-1 with Lori: Learn more about the relationship between technology and mental health Which technology Lori feels can actually help our mental state Hear why Lori feels managing screen time for kids and adolescents is so i...
Mental Health Healing Through Music and Art
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.6 MBMental Health Healing Through Music and Art Mental health issues are prevalent, yet there are still stigma attached to mental health problems as a whole. Tree of Stars is trying to change that. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, Rachel Ann is joined by Jessica Compton- the founder of Tree of Stars. They chat about how Tree of Stars uses music and art to promote mental health awareness. Key Takeaways from Rachel Ann’s chat with Jessica: • Learn how Jessica uses art to heal...
Claire Rogers on Changing Your Life
June 09, 2021 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.6 MBIn An Instant, Your Whole Life Can Change Sometimes your life is seemingly perfect from the outside. Perfect job, perfect husband, perfect house, etc. Then one day you find yourself in the midst of a massive panic attack feeling like the world is ending. What do you do now? This was the exact scenario that Claire Rogers lived through. After the first panic attack, she continued having them every single day for 18 months straight. Claire joined Rachel Ann for this very special episode o...
Nancy Shadlock on Becoming Your Authentic Self
June 07, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.89 MBFrom Conversion Therapy to Coming Out Coach Growing up and learning who you are is always a process. What if you were brought up Christian and then came out as gay? Nancy Shadlock joins us on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to tell us her story. Key Takeaways from Rachel Ann’s chat with Nancy: • Find out how her transformation went, from being brought up Christian to coming out • Learn how she helps people to learn and accept who they really are • Her take on “conversion the...
Nancy Shadlock on Becoming Your Authentic Self
June 07, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.89 MBFrom Conversion Therapy to Coming Out Coach Growing up and learning who you are is always a process. What if you were brought up Christian and then came out as gay? Nancy Shadlock joins us on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to tell us her story. Key Takeaways from Rachel Ann’s chat with Nancy: • Find out how her transformation went, from being brought up Christian to coming out • Learn how she helps people to learn and accept who they really are • Her take on “conversion the...
The Benefits of Massage on Mental Health
June 02, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.38 MBMassage and Mental Health Did you know that calming your body physically can reduce stress and mental strife? Sylvia Dadaian, certified massage therapist, talks us through the background of the sympathetic versus parasympathetic nervous systems, and guides us through why massage is so beneficial to your mental health, Key Takeaways from Sylvia: • Why it is so taxing on your body and mind to always be on a fight or flight path • How massage works to combat stress and the fight or flig...
Setting Expectations for Your Therapist
May 31, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.01 MBSetting Expectations for Your Therapist We know that going to therapy can be hard, but what happens when the relationship between you and your therapist isn’t working out? Lauren Siegel, Licensed Social Worker, joins us on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to discuss what the relationship with your therapist should look like. Key Takeaways from Rachel Ann’s chat with Lauren: • What you should expect from your therapist • Things to look out for that your therapist should not be...
Overcoming Social Anxiety with Jeremy Greene
May 26, 2021 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.28 MBFrom Socially Anxious to Mindset Coaching: The Story of Jeremy Greene Social anxiety disorder is defined as an intense, persistent fear of being watched and judged by others. Jeremy Greene joins us on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to walk us through his battle with social anxiety to where he is today: a mindset coach with a perpetually positive attitude. Key Takeaways from Rachel Ann’s chat with Jeremy: • Hear more about Jeremy’s journey • How he trained himself not to let...