//podcastplus.net/feed/calming-the-chaos~752c3eea Calming the Chaos is a podcast by Licensed Mental Health Counselor Tracy Kenela, who interviews a variety of professionals around the world in an effort to find different ways to help people (and herself!) find peace in a chaotic world. Each episode contains Information, tips, tools, and resources that come from different schools of thought, and are presented as a fun and entertaining way to help you move toward a more peaceful and enjoyable life. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:32:31 +0000 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7d81154f-7838-4feb-920d-c7618b085c25.mp3 “Betrayal in Relationships – Is Forgiveness Possible?” – with Dr. Bruce Chalmer Dr. Bruce Chalmer is a Licensed Psychologist in Vermont who has been working with couples for over 30 years. In this podcast, he offers his insights about the topic of betrayal in relationships. Dr. Chalmer explains what betrayal is, why people betray each other, and how to rebuild trust after a betrayal has occurred. Through his teaching, consulting, and books, his ideas have helped thousands of couples and their therapists. Together with his wife Judy Alexander, Dr. Chalmer hosts the podcast “Couples Therapy in Seven Words.” Dr. Chalmer’s book entitled “Betrayal and Forgiveness: How to Navigate the Turmoil and Learn to Trust Again,” helps us to understand why betrayal happens in relationships, and how to rebuild trust so that the wounds of betrayal can be healed. Show Notes: A substantial number of couples come to Bruce because major relationship betrayals have occurred Therapy is not a coo... Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:49:00 +0000 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7d81154f-7838-4feb-920d-c7618b085c25.mp3 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/247426d3-2070-469d-90c7-63803c56cd9d.mp3 Amy Vincze is our guest today on Calming the Chaos. She is an Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) coach and she and I really agree that Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or "Tapping") helps people process emotions that could be causing emotional distress or chaos. In this podcast, Amy uses EFT on me to help me process my emotions of fear and sadness at what is going on with the Los Angeles Riots / Protests. I hope you stay till the end, where you will learn new skills to manage your emotions in these chaotic times. Amy's website is www.soarwithtapping.com You can download Amy's apo called "Soar With Tapping" on iTunes, Apple and Android apps. Here are some videos Amy has that can teach you more in depth about how Emotional Freedom Technique / Tapping works https://soarwithtapping.com/eft-tappi... Take care! Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:25:00 +0000 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/247426d3-2070-469d-90c7-63803c56cd9d.mp3 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6238034e-2493-4429-a9c5-0c07ed1e7f73.mp3 In this episode of Calming the Chaos, we’re still in the month of May, 2025, and so I am continuing to discuss the topic of Mental Health during Mental Health Awareness month. Today, I am going to talk with Tyler Kania, who is going to tell his own story about his struggle with a variety of physical and mental health conditions, including undiagnosed Bipolar disorder, suicidality, impulsivity, and two rare rugby injuries that led to many major life changes. He also describes how he was able to heal with a combination of inpatient and outpatient treatment, medication and community. Tyler has written a book called “The Maniac with No Knees,” which gives you a more in-depth look at his life, his struggles, and how he was able to find treatment for his serious physical and mental health conditions. You can purchase Tyler’s Book “The Maniac with No Knees” through Tyler’s website at www.tylerkania.com Or, on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRTPD168/?bestFormat=true&k=the%20maniac... Thu, 29 May 2025 21:57:00 +0000 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6238034e-2493-4429-a9c5-0c07ed1e7f73.mp3 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6845992e-a230-404b-a80e-61a399fcb7b0.mp3 May 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 domains a. Physical Health b. Mental / Emotional Health c. Relationships d. Work / School 2. Major Mental Health Conditions include (but aren’t limited to) a. Anxiety b. Depression c. Post Traumatic Stress d. Eating Disorders 3. In 2025, Mental Health Awareness Month takes “Awareness into Action.” a. Resources for help include: i. National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) https://www.nami.org/ ii. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) https://www.samhsa.gov/ iii. National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org iv. C... Tue, 27 May 2025 02:50:00 +0000 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6845992e-a230-404b-a80e-61a399fcb7b0.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cca22f58-6a8c-4aa5-8241-3393814bb192/108-Chronic-Pain-Chaos.mp3 Calming the Chaos Podcast Guest: Jeff Patterson The Yielding Warrior Jeff Patterson helps people build an evolving life practice using the meditative arts to help with a variety of chaotic life issues. In this podcast interview, we talk about specifically about managing the chaos of having chronic pain in your life. Our Podcast includes the following: Incorporating the Meditative Arts can help: • Stress • Physical and emotional pain • Relationship issues Approaches: 1. Athletic Approach 2. Therapeutic Approach 3. Medical 0 Chinese Medicine Approach 4. Philosophical and Virtues Approach 5. Spiritual Approach Meditation is meant to be a way of life as a Preventative / Resilience approach Timestamp 7:07 – Clip #1. From the short movie “Struggling to be me with Chronic Pain” You can see the full video at • 'Struggling to be me with chronic pain' (About 10 minutes long) Jeff’s tips about her mindset, and that negative thoughts can prevent people fro... Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:36:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cca22f58-6a8c-4aa5-8241-3393814bb192/108-Chronic-Pain-Chaos.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5fb87c3c-4d89-411d-99e9-407a02a4cb00/107-Get-Unstuck-with-Lindsey-Carnick.mp3 Calming the Chaos Podcast Guest: Lindsey Carnick, LCSW, MSW, MA Onward Psychological Services Lindsey works with people who are sick of settling for less than they deserve from life. People who are “Stuck” In this interview, we talk about the different ways people can feel “Stuck” in their lives, especially around this time of year…February…after our New Years Resolutions have either failed or fallen flat and we’re feeling discouraged and even hopeless. Lindsey and I are two Licensed Mental Health Counselors who talk about ways for you to get unstuck and experience joy and peace in your life. You’ll want to tune in if you’re feeling stuck with any of these issues: Projects and Social Media Living Independently from Parents Finding Love and Relationships Career, jobs, finance Chronic Pain Contact Lindsey at: https://www.onwardpsychservices.com/ #stuckinlife #findingfreedom #anxietyanddepression Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:55:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5fb87c3c-4d89-411d-99e9-407a02a4cb00/107-Get-Unstuck-with-Lindsey-Carnick.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f8218f44-8727-4b71-9ae3-238551c6194f/106-Chaos-and-Crisis-Welcome-to-2025.mp3 This is a Catch up on the Chaos that has happened in the first month of 2025, and also a flashback to one of my first podcasts in 2020 that gives some tips about how to handle chaos that are still true today. Catch up on Trump's Executive Orders (to date) Here: https://www.federalregister.gov/presidential-documents/executive-orders/donald-trump/2025 Check out Captain Steeeve, who does a great job explaining some reasons for plane crashes: https://www.youtube.com/@UCx8Thl4BbkOwslTGXzPJx0A Here is the full version of my 2020 podcast "New Years Fears" on iTunes / Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-years-fears/id1489271578?i=1000461632275 My Favorite Astrologers: Rosie Finn https://www.rosiefinn.com/ Joe Theodore https://www.youtube.com/@joetheodoreastro Rik https://www.youtube.com/@rikastrology/featured Cam White https://www.youtube.com/@camwhiteastro Ho’oponopono Practice - Listen to me teach it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=... Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:46:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f8218f44-8727-4b71-9ae3-238551c6194f/106-Chaos-and-Crisis-Welcome-to-2025.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/64aaaf17-5007-4010-8179-c517be76e5b0/105-Dr-Saul-Final-Interview.mp3 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 Citizens in the Age of Columbine,” and “Conscious Parenting.” Dr. Saul was a guest on Calming the Chaos podcast before the Oxford High School shooting in November of 2021, and after the shooting on 12/6/2021. This shooting convicted Ethan Crumbley (age 15) shooting students and others at Oxford High School. It also convicted his parents James and Jennifer Crumbley of involuntary manslaughter in 2024. Here is a link to our discussion in 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watc... Mon, 09 Dec 2024 04:58:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/64aaaf17-5007-4010-8179-c517be76e5b0/105-Dr-Saul-Final-Interview.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d5d339f6-9641-4baf-ad18-4fcc2afa946a/104-How-to-Calm-Holiday-Chaos.mp3 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, Washington 2021: Tracy does Mindful Eating (Solo Episode) 2022: Dr. Anita Johnston, one of the founding mothers of Eating Disorders Treatment programs, most notably Ai Pono in Hawaii. She is also the author of the internationally acclaimed book “Eating in the Light of the Moon.” Anita helps us understand the connection between chaos and disordered eating behaviors. 2023: Nicole Christina, LCSW, specializes in working with people who struggle with food, eating and body image. Last year, she offered her insights about how we can get through the holidays with her tips and ... Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:38:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d5d339f6-9641-4baf-ad18-4fcc2afa946a/104-How-to-Calm-Holiday-Chaos.mp3 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ef58494f-4f08-4cea-9bd0-72eb96106ad5/Chaos-in-America-Election-2024-with-Phyllis-Leavitt.mp3 Nervous about today’s Election? We help you calm your chaos about the election with Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Author Phyllis Leavitt. She discusses the Psychology and Mental Health of America on the eve of the 2024 Election. Phyllis seeks to understand America, the system we are in, and how the psychology of America can be viewed from a Family Systems perspective. The problems of America are discussed, as well as possible solutions we can employ within ourselves to help heal from violence and divisiveness. Phyllis Leavitt has a Masters’ Degree in Psychology and Counseling from Antioch University. She co-directed the Parents United sexual abuse treatment program in Santa Fe, New Mexico for two years and then went into private practice full time. Phyllis has treated children, families, couples, and individual adults for 34 years, and has worked extensively with abuse and dysfunctional family dynamics, their aftermath, and some of the most important elements for healing. She has two ... Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:09:00 +0000 https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/ef58494f-4f08-4cea-9bd0-72eb96106ad5/Chaos-in-America-Election-2024-with-Phyllis-Leavitt.mp3