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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Surviving Childhood Trauma
May 24, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.27 MBSurviving Childhood Trauma Many adults still carry remnants of anxiety and depression with them that began with childhood trauma. Speaking out about childhood trauma can be daunting and quite frankly, scary! Shanon Page joins Rachel Ann for this special episode of Calm, Cool and Connected. Key Takeaways from Rachel Ann’s chat with Shanon: • What drew Shanon to share her childhood trauma • What is complex post traumatic stress disorder, and what are the symptoms? • Coping strategies ...
Surviving Childhood Trauma
May 24, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.27 MBSurviving Childhood Trauma Many adults still carry remnants of anxiety and depression with them that began with childhood trauma. Speaking out about childhood trauma can be daunting and quite frankly, scary! Shanon Page joins Rachel Ann for this special episode of Calm, Cool and Connected. Key Takeaways from Rachel Ann’s chat with Shanon: • What drew Shanon to share her childhood trauma • What is complex post traumatic stress disorder, and what are the symptoms? • Coping strategies ...
Turning Tragedy to Triumph: Meet the Griffins
May 19, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBTurning Tragedy to Triumph: Meet the Griffins One of the worst things in life that a parent can go through, is the loss of a child. Try losing both of your parents, and then losing a child on their birthday. Enter Kimberly and Warren Griffin, superheroes and the forces behind Bully Magazine. Kim lost her parents right before losing her son. She decided she needed to speak out and share their story- and Bully Magazine was born. Key Takeaways from Rachel Ann’s chat with the Griffins: •...
Dr. Seif on Fear of Flying
May 17, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBThe Nitty Gritty on Flying Phobias For some people, even the thought of flying can induce extreme stress. But what makes flying such a stressor for people? Rachel Ann is joined by Dr. Martin Seif, Ph.D. He is the cofounder of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and has done extensive research on flying phobias. Key Takeaways from Rachel Ann’s 1-on-1 with Dr. Seif: • Which kinds of phobias usually lend to a person also having a fear of flying • What percentage of people ...
Reiki and Mental Health
May 12, 2021 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MBReiki and Mental Health Reiki is a form of alternative therapy commonly referred to as energy healing. It is said to involve the transfer of universal energy- from the practitioner’s palms, to their patient. Heather Finch is a Reiki Master Teacher who got into the world of Reiki due to her own personal battles with anxiety and depression. Key Takeaways from Heather: • How does Reiki help to calm anxious feelings • How you can use Reiki to heal yourself, and manage your own depression...
The Mental & Emotional Journey of Losing a Loved One
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.44 MBThe Mental and Emotional Journey of Losing a Loved One Losing someone has always been a difficult thing to go through, but the global pandemic has made the journey of losing a loved one even harder. Join us as one of our crew members, Nick Albertson, opens up about losing his grandmother during the Covid19 pandemic. Key Takeaways from Rachel Ann’s 1-on-1 with Nick: • How did Covid make it even harder on Nick’s mother to be there for her mom • What his grandmother’s nurse did in the f...
Denise Perry on the Benefits of Yoga
May 05, 2021 05:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MBYoga and Mental Health Several studies have confirmed the many mental health benefits of yoga. Incorporating it into your routine can help reduce symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety. Denise Perry, the owner and studio director of Yoga Nook in Chesapeake, Virginia joins us to explain more. Key Takeaways from Denise: • How yoga helps calm the mind, and reduce day-to-day clutter in the mind • How breath work can aid in calming the mind • Tips as to how to relieve anxiety using yo...
Mental Health Issues & Substance Abuse
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.26 MBMental Health Issues and Substance Abuse Mental health issues and substance abuse are both very difficult to tackle on their own. But put the two together, and there is a recipe for disaster. We welcome the amazing team from Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare back for a discussion on how to deal with both! Key Takeaways from this chat with Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare: • What are some of the common risk factors associated with mental illness and substanc...
Mental Health Issues & Substance Abuse
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.26 MBMental Health Issues and Substance Abuse Mental health issues and substance abuse are both very difficult to tackle on their own. But put the two together, and there is a recipe for disaster. We welcome the amazing team from Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare back for a discussion on how to deal with both! Key Takeaways from this chat with Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare: • What are some of the common risk factors associated with mental illness and substanc...
Unspoken Truths of Mental Health & Pregnancy
April 28, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.76 MBThe Unspoken Truths of Mental Health and Pregnancy Pregnancy can be the most beautiful yet terrifying time in a woman’s life. Mental health issues both during and after pregnancy are fairly common, yet are rarely spoken about. Dr. Shainna joins us to dive deeper into this issue. Key Takeaways from this one-on-one: • Why mental health in pregnancy is just as important as physical health • How common are the “Baby Blues”? • Why don’t we talk about mental health and pregnancy more read...
Self-Worth During a Pandemic
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MBFinding Self Worth in a Global Pandemic Living 757 host and comedian Quincy Carr was coming off the best year in comedy thus far, and living his dreams- and then Covid 19 hit. Rachel Ann talks to Quincy to dive deeper into how Covid 19 has affected him personally. Key Takeaways from this one-on-one: • What has helped Quincy remain centered and balanced during the pandemic • What in his life has been turned upside down because of Covid • Where he has found inspiration during quaranti...
Recognizing and Treating Burnout
April 21, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.62 MBFeeling Burned Out? As a society, we are all a lot more burned out than we realize! A lot of people are experiencing burnout and don’t even realize it. On this episode of Calm, Cool & Connected, we are joined by Burnout Recovery Expert Cait Donovan. Key Takeaways from Cait: • What are the signs and symptoms of burnout? • Is there a distinct difference between burnout and depression? • Tips to overcome burnout • When to reach out to a professional for help with burnout For more in...
Recognizing and Treating Burnout
April 21, 2021 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.62 MBFeeling Burned Out? As a society, we are all a lot more burned out than we realize! A lot of people are experiencing burnout and don’t even realize it. On this episode of Calm, Cool & Connected, we are joined by Burnout Recovery Expert Cait Donovan. Key Takeaways from Cait: • What are the signs and symptoms of burnout? • Is there a distinct difference between burnout and depression? • Tips to overcome burnout • When to reach out to a professional for help with burnout For more in...
Questions from Listeners - Suicidal Thoughts, Food Disorders and More
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.84 MBQuestions from Listeners Above all else, our team here at Calm, Cool and Connected wants to make sure that we are providing content that is helpful to our listeners! Every so often we get direct questions from the audience: via email, direct message, or voice messages via Speakpipe. Topics featured in this episode: • Reaching out for help about suicidal thoughts (if you are in imminent danger, please visit your local Emergency Department immediately) • How to go about changing an unhe...
Amy Corey: Transforming Trauma into Empathy
April 14, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.73 MBAmy Minh Hanh Corey is an established singer, songwriter, and mental health public speaker. She is uniquely qualified in the mental health realm, due to her personal experience with mental health strife and struggles in her own life. Key Takeaways from Amy: • Her story • Why she feels compelled to help other people • The importance of your wounds being healed enough to be scars before you tell others your story, and try to help them with their stories • How music has helped her he...
Patricia 1-on-1: Dealing with Grief During Covid Times
April 12, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.56 MBLosing a loved one is always a very difficult time in someone’s life. Throw in a global pandemic, and every part of a family member’s passing is amplified and complicated. Joining us for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected is Patricia Avila, host of our sister show Living 757. She talks us through what she experienced when she lost her father during the Covid19 global pandemic. Key Takeaways from Patricia & Rachel Ann: • How the pandemic affected her experience • How she is copin...
How Core Beliefs Affect Our Mental Health
April 05, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 8.05 MBCore beliefs are beliefs about oneself that are developed throughout a person’s lifespan. These beliefs begin to be developed when we are infants, and continue to form all the way through adulthood. Elizabeth Fedrick is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and owner of Evolve Counseling based in Arizona. Dr Fedrick joins us to dive deeper into the depths of core beliefs and self confidence. Key Takeaways from Elizabeth: How our core beliefs about ourselves shape the ways in which we see ...
Types of Communication and How to Improve Them
April 05, 2021 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.6 MBCommunication is key in order to assert yourself, and assert your needs. But, there is always room for improvement. Key Takeaways from Rachel Ann: • The four different kinds of communication • The ins and outs of each form of communication • Which of the four types of communication is the “best form” to use All of this and more, on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected. Watch the video here Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Leave Rachel Ann a voicemail here: https...
Pregnancy and Mental Health
March 31, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 8.22 MBPregnancy has always been difficult for women- but throw in a pandemic, and it gets even more complicated. Dr. Ashley Blount focuses on the disparities in pregnancy and the pregnancy lifecycle among different groups of women. African American women and Hispanic women are three to four times more likely to die during childbirth. Doctor Blount is one of the many counselors who are on the forefront of trying to figure out how to fix it. Key Takeaways from Dr. Blount: Reasons as to why t...
Amber J from Second City - Comedy Gives Back
March 29, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.76 MBAmber J. Lawson has used laughter as a coping mechanism in her personal life for a long time. She describes comedy as a “through line” in her life, and finds it of utmost importance to get rid of the stigma attached to mental health and wellness in the comedy scene. When the global pandemic hit, Amber saw a large need for help and companionship in the comedy community, and Comedy Gives Back Laugh Aid was born. Comedy Gives Back Laugh Aid is exactly what it sounds like: comedians helping co...
Anxiety and Depression in Children and Teens
March 26, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.72 MBAn important facet of our population which often gets overlooked when it comes to mental health issues, is children and teens. Joseph Farrell, owner of Peninsula Child and Family Services in Hampton, Virginia joins us to talk about the pressing issue of mental health in relation to kids and teenagers. Key Takeaways from Joseph: • Why anxiety and depression are on the rise in these age groups • The use of social media and how it can impact kids mental well-being: both negatively and pos...
One-On-One with Rachel Ann: Mom-ing During a Pandemic
March 24, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.66 MBBecoming a mother is one of the most monumental moments in a woman’s life. Living 757 host and new mom Ashley Fish Snyder came on to discuss being a new mom during Covid with Rachel Ann. Key Takeaways from this One-On-One: • How did it feel becoming a mom in the middle of the pandemic • Feelings of guilt and incompetence as a mom due to Covid restrictions • Things you can do to feel better • Know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE in feeling this way! All of this and more, on this episode of Ca...
Improving Body Image with Dr. Chinwe Okudo
March 22, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MBDr. Chinwe Okudo is an author, a Doctoral prepared family nurse practitioner, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, and a certified Master Life Coach- who prides herself on helping others achieve a positive body image! Key Takeaways from Dr. Okudo: • What does it look like to have a positive body image? • What factors lead to a negative body image • How relationships throughout your life can effect body image • Tips to improving your body image More information on Dr. Okudo:...
Identifying and Stopping Domestic Violence
March 19, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.41 MBDomestic violence has become even more prevalent with the effects of Covid19 such as working from home, lockdowns and quarantines. One in every three women, and one in every nine men has experienced domestic violence in their lifetime. Key Takeaways from Rachel Ann: • What are the different types of abuse? • What is the cycle of abuse? Does it sound familiar to you? • Resources to reach out to for help All of this and more, on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected. If you or s...
Overcoming Grief and Adversity with Best-Selling Author Shinese Collins
March 17, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MBShinese Collins is an author and a certified life coach, along with a myriad of other achievements. After dealing with tremendous amounts of grief, Shinese is sharing how she overcame and triumphed. Key Takeaways from Shinese: • What propelled her to move forward through her trials and tribulations in life • Strategies that people can keep in mind when dealing with their own grief journeys • Learn more about her process with journaling as a therapeutic outlet • How she processed her g...
Signs Your Kids May Have Anxiety or Depression (And How To Help Them)
March 15, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.61 MBDr. Cara Goodwin is a powerhouse of knowledge when it comes to children and mental health. Anxiety and depression are on the rise in kids, especially during the uncertain times of Covid19. Key Takeaways from Dr. Goodwin: • What signs should parents look for when it comes to their kids and anxiety or depression? • How can you successfully check in with your kids to make sure they are doing ok • Healthy coping strategies to pass along to your children • Suggestions for slowly returning to...
Dealing with Social Anxiety with the Social Ninja Podcast
March 12, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 8.99 MBKyle Mitchell has struggled with social anxiety for his entire life. Switching from a small private school, to a large public school in high school amplified his symptoms. Kyle started implementing things in his life to better manage his social anxiety, and took action. He created a course and started sharing information and experiences on Instagram. He did all of this to let others know that they are not alone, and to help them manage their social anxiety as well. Key Takeaways from Soc...
Coping Strategies for Dealing with a Chronic Illness or Mental Health Diagnosis
March 10, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBChronic Illness and Mental Health An ulcerative colitis diagnosis in 2017, piled on top of the stress Natalie Kelley was already feeling, as she had battled previously with both anxiety and an eating disorder. This diagnosis and her own journey to learning to be mindful, caused a shift in Natalie’s business from lifestyle coach, to chronic illness mindset coach. Key Takeaways from Natalie: • What mental illnesses can arise with a chronic illness diagnosis? • You are the boss when it ...
Why You Should Practice Mindfulness
March 08, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.4 MBMindfulness is defined as “a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.” The benefits of mindfulness are seemingly endless. A few of the more prominent benefits are: stress reduction, help with anxiety and depression, lower blood pressure and much more. Listen to this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to learn how to become more mindfu...
Why You Should Practice Mindfulness
March 08, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.4 MBMindfulness is defined as “a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.” The benefits of mindfulness are seemingly endless. A few of the more prominent benefits are: stress reduction, help with anxiety and depression, lower blood pressure and much more. Listen to this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to learn how to become more mindfu...
Best Products To Use For Peace of Mind and Relaxation
March 05, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.02 MBSelf-care is essential in maintaining a healthy mind, body and soul! Mary from Jimmy & Mary’s joins us on this special episode of Calm, Cool and Connected. Jimmy & Mary’s is an authentic body care company, who started out focusing on moisture- but ended up dealing out a healthy dose of aromatherapy too! Our sense of smell is a really powerful agent of relaxation. Listen in to hear what “flavor” Mary says is the most relaxing, and also which one provides clarity! Also find out which of...
How to Use Music for Mental Wellness
March 03, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutes - 8.25 MBMusic has the power to effect and change how we feel. Join us for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected with Ryan Kainec, a mental health coach who also manages a popular Facebook group called “Mental Health Awareness Through Music Community.” Especially during recent times with the global pandemic, Ryan felt the need to create a community where people can lift each other up and inspire each other- through music, the love language that knows no borders. Music is a great connector, a...
Best Tips To Beat Anxiety
March 01, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MBHave you been feeling more anxious lately than you have in the past? If so, you are far from being alone. The number of clinical anxiety diagnoses are on the steady rise due to what Jessica Adams, President of Coastal Medical & Psychiatric Services, calls “Pandemic Exhaustion.” Find out what you can do in your day-to-day life to help manage anxiety. Hear what the connection is between anxiety and your television. Find out what item can be used to help anxiety, that Jessica says is “kind ...
Does Organic Food Really Make That Much of a DIfference?
February 26, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.25 MBWelcome back to calm, cool, and connected where we are very passionate about encouraging you to watch what you're putting in your body because food is medicine. So we have none other than the co-founder of The Neighborhood Harvest, Thomas Vandiver here today to talk all about how eating healthily can benefit your mood and physical health. The tagline we use is wholesome goodness delivered. That really sums up what we do because many of the things that we do are considered healthy in a con...
Helping the Military with Free Mental Health Counseling
February 24, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MBTrails of Purpose- Providing Mental Health Support to Military Members A very personal trauma led Kayla Fallon Arestivo to launch her amazing charity, Trails of Purpose. Trails of Purpose is a charitable organization that supports service members and their families in their fight to overcome the negative effects of trauma, transition, and trials that result from their service in the military. These services are all FREE of charge to military personnel and their families. Find out what t...
How to Beat the Winter Blues
February 22, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes - 6.98 MBAre you feeling SAD? Especially during the colder months of the year? If so- you might be one of the more than 3 million new cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder diagnosed in the United States alone, each year! Join us as Rachel Ann walks us through SAD. What is it? What are some of the signs that you are one of the millions who suffer from SAD? Are you fatigued more so than normal during the fall and winter? Do you feel a sense of hopelessness? Rachel Ann let’s us know when to seek he...
The Effects of Food on Your Mental Health and How to Detoxify
February 19, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.44 MBRebekah Ortiz of Detox Dandy Plant Based Wellness & Herbal Spa Therapy FB, IG, TikTok: @detoxdandy Segment: The Detox Spa Experience Website: bitly.com/thedetoxspaexperience or detoxdandy.com What's the Detox Spa Experience? A self guided at-home rental to enjoy unlimited detox and spa treatments for the ultimate relaxation with family or friends. We provide a self care kit with professional wellness tools and spa modalities so that you can create a high end spa ambiance in the comfort o...
It Gets Greater Later - How to Deal with Heartbreak
February 17, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.3 MBTracie Pinnock, LMFT The Pursuit of Happiness Therapy, LLC tphtherapy.com Instagram @therapist.tracie Tracie Pinnock is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a virtual private practice where she works with women and couples. She helps women cope with the stress of challenging life transitions such as breakups, divorce, dating, remarriage and navigating blended families. She helps couples prepare for their lives together and to address various couples issues. Tracie is particula...
Guru in the Glass - How to Overcome Feelings of Depression
February 15, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.64 MBCurtis Tyrone Jones is an Emotional Alignment Coach who helps people get emotionally aligned in fractions of the time it typically takes. He is a 9-year depression survivor, a veteran, a motivational speaker, the Author of Guru In The Glass and has been featured in Yahoo News and The Cosmopolitan’s Top 100 Quotes. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.t.jones Website: https://bit.ly/33b4Wc9 Instagram: curtistyjones Please subscribe, rate and review our show so that we can get in ...
A Chat with Chesapeake Behavioral Health
February 12, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MBIdentify signs/symptoms of opioid use vs opioid overdose, training/education offered to reverse an opioid overdose, treatment options for opioid addiction Some of the topics discussed: -How to identify the differences between overdose vs use -Campaigns that are available t help combat opioid misuse -Treatment options Use the below sites if you or someone you know needs help: cibhprevention.com samhsa.gov drugabuse.gov namicoastalvirginia.org If you live in the Commonwealth of Virginia a...
Can Hypnosis Really Help With Mental Health?
February 10, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.96 MBClinical hypnosis sessions are used as an alternative solution to overcome mental barriers, undesirable habits and specific thought processes. Richard Barker, a world-renowned professional hypnotist, comedy stage hypnotist, media source, television personality, author and keynote speaker, joins us on this episode to discuss the benefits of hypnosis on your mental health. Richard has improved the lives of countless clients that needed hypnosis to get over an obstacle, phobia or behavior. ...
Get to know Calm, Cool and Connected
February 05, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.75 MBNow 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 co...