The Chaos of Cancer – Podcast Interview with Katherine Marie Calming 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 twins who were born prematurely, and both have special needs. Cancer coach, working individually with people to provide emotional comfort or resources as they navigate cancer.   A speaker with topics such as moving from fear to action and creating an environment that is supportive of employees through wellness programs and a sense of community. Katherine is also in the beginning stages of writing a book. An overview of Chaos: “A state of disorganization, confusion, resulting from anything in our environment that throws us off balance, overwhelms or confuses us. Katherine's Story of Cancer Chaos                                                                Pre-diagnosis - Chaos begins before a diagnosis when “an area of concern” was identified by the Radiologist, and Katherine was told she needed to go in for more testing Skills used to calm her chaos: 1.      Going into “Function Mode” 2.      Asking her friend (who had cancer) for resources 3.      Beginning to think about humor 4.      Changing her mindset about double mastectomy from a tragic loss to a “clean slate,” where she can reconstruct whatever she wanted.                                                        Cancer Diagnosis  - Receiving the cancer diagnosis over the phone, from a stranger. Skills used to calm her chaos: 1.      Gathering information 2.      Setting up and attending appointments 3.      Laser focused on taking care of her family and getting well                                                        Cancer Treatment – Surgery, followed by 5 months of chemo, 6 weeks radiation. Lessons Learned: 1.      Humor is important 2.      Ask for and accept help from others 3.      Learn to lower your expectations of what will get done 4.      Care Calendar: http://www.carecalendar.org/ (www.carecalendar.org) Cancer Post-Treatment - Delayed reconstruction. 2016 I was moving forward physically, but not emotionally, until I read something by another cancer patient that made her realize she had to live NOW. At the same time, she was friends with someone dying from the same disease, living a healthy life. Lessons Learned: 1.      Honor the mourning process 2.      Offer to help

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COVID Chaos in LGBTQ+ Communities – Podcast Interview with Dr. 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 Dr. Matt Goldenberg, and your Involvement in the LGBTQ+ Community Unique challenges / “chaos” to LGBTQ Individuals during the pandemic (all life domains) Historical Trauma – The HIV / AIDS Epidemic:                                             Historical Oppression of those who have HIV –where is the vaccine for HIV?                                                   Vaccine for COVID-19, but lack for HIV                                                  Systemic neglect of marginalized people                                                    Emotions of Fear, Disappointment, Anger and Hopefulness                                                      Politicization: (Dr. Fauci, etc.) Cis-Normative Inclusivity: Normalizes non-trans and hetero persons, and blocks the LGBTQ+ communities Cis-Hetero Normativity: Normalizes those whose biological gender is consistent with their expressed gender Funding for programs to help marginalized individuals in these populations. Social challenges – Groups Financial / jobs Intersectionality: There has been an impact on other marginalized populations, including black, Latino and other populations that intersect with LGBTQ+ Other life domains: Poverty and the working class Employment Discrimination Unfavorable working conditions or lack of being able to telework                                                          Underground economics                                                        Bad working conditions = less ability to...

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COVID 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 Dr. Matt Goldenberg   Who are you, Dr. Matt? Your Involvement in the LGBTQ Community Historical Trauma – The HIV / AIDS Epidemic Unique challenges / “chaos” to LGBTQ Individuals during the pandemic (all life domains) Historical Oppression of those who have HIV – where is the vaccine? Vaccine for COVID-19, but lack for HIV Systemic neglect of marginalized people Emotions of Fear, Disappointment, Anger and Hopefulness Politicization: (Dr. Fauci, etc.) Cis-Normative Inclusivity: Normalizes non-trans and hetero persons, and blocks the LGBTQ+ communities Cis-Hetero Normativity: Normalizes those whose biological gender is consistent with their expressed gender Funding for programs to help marginalized individuals in these populations. Social challenges – Groups Financial / jobs Intersectionality: There has been an impact on other marginalized populations, including black, Latino and other populations that intersect with LGBTQ+ Poverty and the working class Employment Discrimination Unfavorable working conditions or lack of being able to telework Other life domains Underground economics Bad working conditions = less ability to protect yourself from COVID Lack of protections for the working class Privileged people can protect themselves better Emotional trends Isolation and psychological stress Suicidality increases with those who refuse to honor pronouns Feeling excluded, unwanted, hopeless, suicidal Solutions: Tools and strategies for LGBTQ individuals to access when in chaos Sharing messages Respecting preferred pronouns Training on LGBTQ+ populations Training on strategies of inclusion Be aware of physical safety for vulnerable populations Support mental health and access to healthcare Empowerment strategies for vulnerable populations Social Support Dr. Matt Goldenberg’s website: https://drmattgoldenberg.com/ US Trans Survey at https://transequality.org/issues/us-trans-survey Trevor Project at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Fedup Collective at https://fedupcollective.org/ Translifeline.org at https://translifeline.org/ Matt’s Trainings and more! Other resources Trainings: https://drmattgoldenberg.com/trainings/ Supervision: https://drmattgoldenberg.com/supervision/ Counseling: https://drmattgoldenberg.com/counseling/ October is National LGBTQ+ History Month https://nationaldaycalendar.com/lgbt-history-month-october-2/ October 11 is National Coming Out Day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Coming_Out_Day Closing: LGBTQ+ people are marginalized…AND…they are: Resilient / Strong Brilliant Creative / Rich in Knowledge Respectful 

The 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 discover what happens in the body during menopause, why menopause fits the definition of chaos, and how it can be traumatic. We then talk about some ways to help the system regain balance using some tips, tools and techniques offered by Debi and Georgia. Introductions: Debi and Georgia Debi: Just a few years ago, Debi struggled with a lack of self confidence. She hated looking at herself, hearing her own voice and literally ran away from the camera! Debi had no clue about online presence, engagement and creating valuable content. Fast forward a few years and Debi has created freedom for herself by building online businesses, utilising social media to market herself and has grown her own confidence IMMEASURABLY by learning from peers, taking action and creating an authentic personal brand!​ Debi now teaches other people to do the same - embrace their personalities and true values to become the best version of themselves and grow an instantly recognisable brand online as well as having exponential growth in self worth and belief.​  Georgia: Not so long ago, Georgia was debilitated by a crippling lack of self connection which affected her ability to self regulate and maintain inner calm. This disconnect resulted in rampant addictions which were injurious to her mental and physical wellbeing. Today... Through integrative holistic modalities, using a 'from the bottom up' approach, feeling centred mindfulness of the emotions and feelings, expanding awareness and uncovering beliefs that before prevented her from living a fully engaged life - now Georgia has self compassion, trust in her inner guidance system and ability to acknowledge and accept herself holistically. Georgia now shares these methods, including Breathwork and TFT, to help others reassess themselves and their previous life experiences. In turn, this enables them to have a positive and curative response to a situation rather than reactive. This gives her Clients the belief and power to manage any scenario in an effective way.     What is menopause, and what happens to the body and the mind during menopause: PeriMenopause ('around menopause') is the stage where oestrogen levels start to drop. This is when symptoms are typically at their worst. You will still be menstruation during this time but it will become less frequent. This stage can on average 4 yrs but can last up to 10 years. Typically between 40-50 yrs but can start in 30s and in rare cases, 20s.   You do not enter menopause until you have had no menstruation cycles for at least 12 months. Symptoms are still present but should start to decrease at this point. Menopause also lasts on average 4yrs. Once symptoms have ceased, you are in postmenopause but you are never actually 'out of' or 'through' menopause. There are 34 officially recognised symptoms but in truth there are many more (list 34+) How doesmenopause fit the definition of chaos? (Chaos = “A state of disorganization, confusion, disorder and overwhelm in a system.”) a.       In menopause, the system is thrown off balance, which creates chaos & trauma b.     Hormonal changes affect sleep, energy levels, brain cognition, memory etc which can be scary and cause panic Tips, tools and techniques to help you calm the chaos of menopause by helping the system (body and mind)

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The 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 discover what happens in the body during menopause, why menopause fits the definition of chaos, and how it can be traumatic. We then talk about some ways to help the system regain balance using some tips, tools and techniques offered by Debi and Georgia.   Introductions: Debi and Georgia   Debi Just a few years ago, Debi struggled with a lack of self confidence. She hated looking at herself, hearing her own voice and literally ran away from the camera! Debi had no clue about online presence, engagement and creating valuable content.   Fast forward a few years and Debi has created freedom for herself by building online businesses, utilising social media to market herself and has grown her own confidence IMMEASURABLY by learning from peers, taking action and creating an authentic personal brand!​   Debi now teaches other people to do the same - embrace their personalities and true values to become the best version of themselves and grow an instantly recognisable brand online as well as having exponential growth in self worth and belief.​   Georgia Not so long ago, Georgia was debilitated by a crippling lack of self connection which affected her ability to self regulate and maintain inner calm. This disconnect resulted in rampant addictions which were injurious to her mental and physical wellbeing.   Today... Through integrative holistic modalities, using a 'from the bottom up' approach, feeling centred mindfulness of the emotions and feelings, expanding awareness and uncovering beliefs that before prevented her from living a fully engaged life - now Georgia has self compassion, trust in her inner guidance system and ability to acknowledge and accept herself holistically.   Georgia now shares these methods, including Breathwork and TFT, to help others reassess themselves and their previous life experiences. In turn, this enables them to have a positive and curative response to a situation rather than reactive. This gives her Clients the belief and power to manage any scenario in an effective way.   What is menopause, and what happens to the body and the mind during menopause: PeriMenopause ('around menopause') is the stage where oestrogen levels start to drop. This is when symptoms are typically at their worst. You will still be menstruation during this time but it will become less frequent. This stage can on average 4 yrs but can last up to 10 years. Typically between 40-50 yrs but can start in 30s and in rare cases, 20s.   You do not enter menopause until you have had no menstruation cycles for at least 12 months. Symptoms are still present but should start to decrease at this point. Menopause also lasts on average 4yrs.   Once symptoms have ceased, you are in postmenopause but you are never actually 'out of' or 'through' menopause.   There are 34 officially recognised symptoms but in truth there are many more (list 34+)     How does menopause fit the definition of chaos? (Chaos = “A state of disorganization, confusion, disorder and overwhelm in a system.”) In menopause, the system is thrown off balance, which creates chaos & trauma Hormonal changes affect sleep, energy levels, brain cognition, memory etc which can be scary and cause panic   Tips, tools and techniques to help you calm the chaos of menopause by helping the system (body and mind) to regain balance: Breathwork Mindset Gut health Orienting Somatic experiencing Regulating sleep cycles HeartMath Morning/evening routines   Products and services you have to offer (list)   21 day virtual retreat, 4 times a year 121 coaching Online courses Free 5 day holistic workshop   Website: https://theheartcorewarriors.wixsite.com/heartcorewarriors   The Heart Core Warriors on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfHONExp7ErzBQUdbieoWw/videos   Pinterest https://pin.it/4xswCNT   All Social Media Links at Allmylinks https://allmylinks.com/heartcorewarriors

Men 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 homes and families. Rather, Ben encourages all men to find a home inside themselves. By accessing a calm place within their own hearts so that they can help themselves, men can then help their families and their communities move through experiences of chaos.   The goal: To share Ben’s story of chaos being a man, a father, a husband and a Marine. Ben also shares how he was able to develop tools and strategies to help himself and many other men access a calm place within their own hearts so that they can help themselves, their families and their communities move through experiences of chaos.   Introduction to Ben   Who are you now? Share your story of how you got to where you are now An overview of Chaos: “A state of disorganization, confusion, resulting from anything in our environment that throws us off balance, overwhelms or confuses us. Stereotypes (males, Dads, husbands, Military, leaders) What do men do when chaos comes? How to calm the storms? Do men get scared? (Internalizing fear) Other issues of chaos (“chaos of the heart, wired from a man”) Issues of chaos specific to men Understand and know where you are at (vs. finding the goal) Tools and strategies for men to access when in chaos GPS analogy: “We know where we are going, but without knowing where we are at, how can we start?” Part of calming the chaos is knowing where to start The legacy and the destination Ben’s podcast https://www.militaryveterandad.com/podcast/ https://www.benkilloy.com/listen Ben’s Website link: https://www.militaryveterandad.com/ and Benkilloy.com Listen shortcuts https://www.militaryveterandad.com/listen Book link: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Steps-Achieving-Authentic-Life-ebook/dp/B07FL9KF1T

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Men 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 homes and families. Rather, Ben encourages all men to find a home inside themselves. By accessing a calm place within their own hearts so that they can help themselves, men can then help their families and their communities move through experiences of chaos.   The goal: To share Ben’s story of chaos being a man, a father, a husband and a Marine. Ben also shares how he was able to develop tools and strategies to help himself and many other men access a calm place within their own hearts so that they can help themselves, their families and their communities move through experiences of chaos.   Introduction to Ben   Who are you now? Share your story of how you got to where you are now An overview of Chaos: “A state of disorganization, confusion, resulting from anything in our environment that throws us off balance, overwhelms or confuses us. Stereotypes (males, Dads, husbands, Military, leaders) What do men do when chaos comes? How to calm the storms? Do men get scared? (Internalizing fear) Other issues of chaos (“chaos of the heart, wired from a man”) Issues of chaos specific to men Understand and know where you are at (vs. finding the goal) Tools and strategies for men to access when in chaos GPS analogy: “We know where we are going, but without knowing where we are at, how can we start?” Part of calming the chaos is knowing where to start The legacy and the destination Ben’s podcast https://www.militaryveterandad.com/podcast/ https://www.benkilloy.com/listen Ben’s Website link: https://www.militaryveterandad.com/ and Benkilloy.com Listen shortcuts https://www.militaryveterandad.com/listen Book link: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Steps-Achieving-Authentic-Life-ebook/dp/B07FL9KF1T 

Transcending 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 their own spiritual awakening.  Victoria is the author of four self-help books for parents, children and teens, the host of Intuitive Connection podcast, and the mother of two spirited (now adult) children. In this podcast, Victoria Shaw, PhD, talks about how she was able to move away from a near constant state of stress and anxiety in her life by learning to connect with her intuition and “inner wisdom.” Victoria will help you learn ways that you can access and use your inner wisdom to transcend chaos and make wise choices during times where you are thrown off balance.  The goal: To share Victoria’s story and her “two different lives,” to present an overview of intuition, and to encourage people to develop inner wisdom so that they will have an additional tool to help them calm the chaos.  Victoria introduces herself “My Two different lives” – Before Intuition and Afterward   What is intuition, anyway?   We’re all intuitive Your soul’s wisdom, or your “Spiritual GPS” Some healers with alternative methods of healing (i.e., acupuncture, energy healing, etc.) presented themselves on her path and she followed   How she was able to access the power of intuition to transcend stress and anxiety   An overview of Chaos: “A state of disorganization, confusion, resulting from anything in our environment that throws us off balance, overwhelms or confuses us. Question for Victoria: When you are in this state of chaos, how can people activate intuition so that they can be more confident making decisions and successfully manage a chaotic world? Make a Commitment Listen to what shows up Trust what shows up Follow what shows up Grow Confidence in your intuition over time Using your inner wisdom to help you calm the chaos with Decision Making Intuitive Pros and Cons list: Journal about what excites me, what worries me Intuitive toolbox: Victoria can help you find the key at 28:14 Story Time: “The hot bath and the Midas Touch” at 30:20 Promotions or products: Go to Victoria’s Website at https://www.victoriashawintuitive.com and look at the online and live courses, her podcast and coaching opportunities and @victoriashawintuitive.

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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 share their stories of chaos through the Pandemic.   Introduce yourselves, and give an overview of your family situation (no names are necessary) Tell some of the stories of chaos, and how you handled them. Stories include, but are not limited to the following: Living in a 2300 sq ft with 4 adult couples, 3 dogs and 1 cat The garbage/recycling/storage needs of all people under one roof Figuring out grocery bills Dealing with conflicting dietary restrictions/preferences The story of work: young adults working primarily in retail, restaurants and daycare led to 8 different COVID scares - at one point 6 weeks in a row, someone came home reporting a coworker exposure and needing to be tested before returning to work How to handle the lack of privacy for all of the family members Handling the daily work stresses in a house full of people working in essential services during a pandemic Christie’s Dad being diagnosed with inoperable cancer in the midst of everything Adopting my Dad and his wife's dog as they moved into a long-term care facility Privacy concerns, and not being able to say anything in this house without someone walking in and asking "What?!" Other stories? The most important things to remember for handling chaos in a family (Lester and Christie) Any other tips that have helped you cope with Adult children returning home: Make it a community / Commune Pandemic-related chaos: Take each incident one at a time (“This….and..”) Unexpected events: Get support from each other! Keeping a marriage together: Mindset of positivity, self-care Keeping peace in the family: White noise, fans, play games together, learn and grow!   Lester and Christie will have been married 30 years this November.  They  have three young adult children ages 21, 25 and 29 years old.   Christie is a licensed mental health counselor and former administrator with Developmental Disabilities Administration.  She currently operates a private practice specializing in eating and anxiety disorders.  During the pandemic, she started a new business, Green Zone Training and Consultation Group, with two colleagues and together have created a Positive Behavior Support Program Designed with Caregivers in Mind.   Lester recently expunged himself from the restaurant industry, vowing never to return.  He is currently preparing to redefine himself through creative writing projects and during the pandemic has embraced being a house husband and has mastered the German Chocolate Cake.   Green Zone – Training & Consultation Group (greenzonesupport.com)   Internal Wizardry: A Dream Reflection Journal: Seligman LMHC, Christie L, Ryalls, Janice S: 9798556560178: Amazon.com: Books

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The 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 answering questions from the live chat!   The goal: To share Michaela’s story, and a message that encourages people to develop resilience through chaotic life experiences. Michaela introduces herself (who she is and what she is doing personally and professionally) The chaos of the First D: Disability of lifelong legal blindness Interview with Michaela: “The Chaos of the 38DDD” Michaela’s Story Helpful ways of coping with the chaos of legal blindness Say “no” to what isn’t working Explore other options Access resources Family support   The chaos of the Second D: Divorce at age 26   Michaela’s Story Helpful ways of coping with the chaos of divorce Express your needs in the relationship Boundaries: what am I willing to tolerate? Counseling, expressing, spiritual consultations Doing everything you can Knowing when to let go   The chaos of the Third D: Death of a beloved Husband at age 38   Michaela’s Story Helpful ways of coping with the chaos of sudden death of a loved one This was the most difficult All other experiences helped Michaela cope with this one Resources, accessing help Spirituality and purpose The four-step method for managing chaos: Life is a choice Mind over matter – mindset is key Self-care Getting resources   Talk about your books, including your upcoming book / autobiography “Now I See.” Michaela’s Website link: https://www.myheartfeltmeditations.com

The Chaos of 38DDD

The 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 answering questions from the live chat!   The goal: To share Michaela’s story, and a message that encourages people to develop resilience through chaotic life experiences. Michaela introduces herself (who she is and what she is doing personally and professionally) The chaos of the First D: Disability of lifelong legal blindness Interview with Michaela: “The Chaos of the 38DDD” Michaela’s Story Helpful ways of coping with the chaos of legal blindness Say “no” to what isn’t working Explore other options Access resources Family support   The chaos of the Second D: Divorce at age 26   Michaela’s Story Helpful ways of coping with the chaos of divorce Express your needs in the relationship Boundaries: what am I willing to tolerate? Counseling, expressing, spiritual consultations Doing everything you can Knowing when to let go   The chaos of the Third D: Death of a beloved Husband at age 38   Michaela’s Story Helpful ways of coping with the chaos of sudden death of a loved one This was the most difficult All other experiences helped Michaela cope with this one Resources, accessing help Spirituality and purpose The four-step method for managing chaos: Life is a choice Mind over matter – mindset is key Self-care Getting resources   Talk about your books, including your upcoming book / autobiography “Now I See.” Michaela’s Website link: https://www.myheartfeltmeditations.com 

The 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 has written, called “The Official Depression Relief Playbook.” Zack and Tracy will also be answering questions from the live chat! The goal: To help people recognize signs of depression, and learn some skills to move through the shadows of depression through Zack’s stories and personal experiences. Tracy gives a brief intro to Zack History, when he first noticed signs of depression His emotional reaction and behaviors toward depression Was there any chaos here? Stories about depression, including: Interview with Zack The dark time with Music and bands Film / TV and Radio Other stories of depression Pulling out of the depression – How he did it (does this include the certifications and the black belt / yoga practices?) Change in career direction during COVID-19 How did this change in direction happen? (tell the story) What helped you have the courage to make the career change? E-book – tell the story of it’s development, including how you published it, and on Audible A future as a Mental Health Counselor (LPC) in the future   Helpful tools for managing depression (both Zack and Tracy) Zack’s links: Amazon Link for Zack’s Book, “The Official Depression Relief Playbook” https://amzn.to/3xUVGY1    Zack’s Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/theofficialdepressionreliefplaybook   Helpful Resources:   Black Dog of Depression Cartoon Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiCrniLQGYc   A Mindful Way Through Depression Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Way-through-Depression-Unhappiness-ebook/dp/B007T9FZRS   Meyers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI Quiz) https://practicalpie.com/myers-briggs-type-indicator/   Free Resources from “The Happiness Trap”  https://thehappinesstrap.com/free-resources/

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Calming the Chaos is a podcast by Licensed Mental Health Counselor Tracy Kenela, who uses profound and often humorous stories from her own life to illustrate how chaos can show up, and how she's managed them....effectively, and ineffectively. Tracy teaches you about emotions like anxiety, depression, fear, anger, worry, guilt and shame, and how they can cause overwhelm, which can appear to be chaotic and really mess with your life! She then presents a variety of simple resources, tools and techniques that can help you manage emotions, and provide you with hope and encouragement that will help you move toward a more peaceful and enjoyable life.

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