Calming the Chaos

Sensory Input and Chaos - Interview with Dr. Rebecca Jackson

Today, our guest is Dr. Rebecca Jackson, a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist and Author of the book “Back on Track,” which is a practical guide to help people of all ages thrive in this age of sensory overload. Dr. Jackson will give us examples of sensory input, help us understand sensory overload, and suggest some ways we can calm the chaos of sensory overload.

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Calming the Chaotic Brain - Interview with Dominika Staniewicz

Today, our guest is Dominika Staniewicz, one of the few Elite Neuroencoding specialists in the world. She is also Licensed as a Brain Coach by Dr. Amen, a renowned Neuropsychiatrist. Dominika helps people overcome a variety of mental and emotional issues using techniques like Brain Coaching, Neuroencoding and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). In this ...

Dating Help for Shy and Introverted People - Interview with Jon Pethke

Today, our guest is Jon Pethke, a United States Air Force Veteran out of Appleton, Wisconsin with a Bachelor Degree in Organizational Leadership who has developed a dating app specifically for shy and introverted people.

Jon started development of the app in 2022 when he founded Introwoo LLC and partnered with CodeGlo Technologies. Together, they developed Co...

Jealous Minds - Interview with Shanenn Bryant

Today, our guest is Shanenn Bryant, a relationship confidence expert and one of the select few who focus on jealousy in relationships. Many people have daily anxiety and mistrust of their partners, even without evidence of infidelity. This fear runs so deep from either childhood dysfunction or past infidelity that they’ve now developed insecure habits like checking their partner’s phone...

Ben Oofana offers some insights and suggestions for those who are struggling with romantic breakups.

This podcast episode is being aired in the month of February, 2024, and is the start of the month where I focus on love and relationships.

More show notes to come! In the meantime, take care and check Ben out on his website at www.benoofana.com

Healing From Heartbreak - Interview with Ben Oofana

Today, our guest is Ben Oo...

Ticked off! | Surviving the Chaos of Tourettes Disorder with Kristof Morrow

Tourettes Disorder is one of the most challenging and debilitating mental health anyone can experience. It’s technically a Tic Disorder. Tics are sudden, rapid, unexpected and recurrent motor movements (i.e. hands, feet, legs, eye-blinking) and / or vocal utterings, either of random words and even vulgarities. People experience Tics and Tourettes in differen...

Show Me the Money! | Alan Lazaros Can Help You Calm your Financial Chaos

Are you in a financial crisis? Having problems making money, or just wishing you had more money to move closer toward your dreams and goals in life? Certainly, there are many people who are currently experiencing financial chaos. If this is you, Alan Lazaros has some financial wisdom to share that can help you calm your financial chaos.

Alan is a Business Coach,...

Help! I’m in Crisis! | Debra Woog talks Divorce, Co-Parenting, Family Conflict and More!

Since the Pandemic, the divorce rate has increased, people are frustrated with one another and just don’t get along with other people. Families, friends, and romantic relationships are in peril. Truly, people are in chaos!

I chose to interview Debra Woog because she is a Crisis Navigation Partner, and she can offer her expertise about how to mana...

A Permanent Solution to Anxiety? | Daniel Packard

One of the most common mental health conditions I see as a Therapist in private practice is Anxiety. Whether it is about social situations, relationships, work or school performance, health or family, anxiety often arises in situations that are unpredictable, uncertain or unknown. Which is why so many people experience anxiety in times of chaos, because chaos is by nature unpredicta...

An Elegant Solution or a Backstabbing Friend? | Exploring Eating Disorders in Midlife with Nicole Christina, LCSW

Eating Disorders are mental health conditions that affect people of all ages. In this podcast, Nicole Christina discusses the unique conditions under which Eating Disorders affect women in midlife. Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in upstate New York who has worked with individuals who struggle with Ea...

Sexual Chaos: Discussion on Male Sexual Expression – Interview with Jack Kammer

Intro: Have you ever wondered why Calming the Chaos Podcast hasn’t talked specifically about the topic of sex? It’s because nobody has asked me to! Until now. In this podcast, I talk with Jack Kammer, an Author and commentator on issues between men and women. Jack has a passion of helping policy makers see and understand the connection between male gende...

Poking the Bear: Can Acupuncture Calm your Chaos? – Interview with Dr. Alex Joannou

Intro: Do you struggle with a physical or mental health condition that just isn’t going away? If so, then perhaps you’d be a good candidate for Acupuncture! If you are interested in learning more about acupuncture, listen to Dr. Alex Joannou talk about what Acupuncture is, and how it might help you calm your chaos.

I. Dr. Joannou, tell us about yours...

One Person…Two Losses | Understanding and Preventing Suicide with Lisa Sugarman

If you have ever experienced the death of a family member, especially due to suicide, then join us for a talk with Lisa Sugarman. Lisa shares how she coped with the grief and loss of her father, not once but twice. She tells her story, offers some suicide prevention tips, and gives you some valuable resources you can use if you are in crisis.

Intro

Who is...

Safe Havens: Protecting Pets from the Chaos of Domestic Violence

Interview with Orazie Cook – Founder of Praline’s Corner

Orazie Cook is the CEO and President of Praline’s Backyard Foundation. The mission is centered around providing safe and temporary housing for the pets of domestic violence survivors during their transition. In her work, Orazie is consistently encountering situations filled with emotional chaos, overwhelm, and an...

Calm your Chaos with Cooking?

• Kristin Tand Introduction

Kristin Tand is a mental health counselor who also loves to cook. She is passionate about helping overwhelmed adults slow down the hustle for perfection and start nourishing themselves in the kitchen. Kristin teaches tips and tricks to get out of your head and into your body, using cooking as a vehicle for living a richer life--while also taking the intimidation factor out of...

Introduction:

• Paul Zolman introduction

• Briefly discuss the problem of anger – why are we so angry?

• Why is managing your anger important?

The Root Causes of Anger

• Why does anger show up? (Tracy explains)

• Is anger a “bad” emotion? (Tracy and Paul weigh in)

• Anger can be passed down from generations (Paul’s story)

How Anger Impacts Relationships

• Share examples and anecdotes of how anger has negatively affec...

A Radical Life of Chaos…And Beyond! – Interview with Elizabeth Mikotowicz

If you would like to hear from someone who has had a radical and chaotic life…from Domestic Violence to drug addiction to becoming a prisoner in federal prison, then join us for a talk with Elizabeth Mikotowicz, who has found a way out radical chaos and found a way into a new life.

I. Intro – Tell us about yourself and your past chaotic history

II. Wha...

Transcending Weight Bias and Treating Eating Disorders using a Health at Every Size Model – Interview with Amelia Meacham

Did you know that Eating Disorders affect at least 9% of the population worldwide? About 28.8 million Americans, will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. Eating disorders are also among the deadliest mental illnesses, second only to opioid overdose. About 26% of people with eating disorders attempt suicide...

Surviving Chaos - Interview with Charles Smith

Are you interested in having a better quality of life, and yet aren’t ready to see a psychotherapist? If so, join us for a talk with Charles Shaw, who has experienced a LOT of chaos in his life! He offers his stories and a series of self-help books / workbooks which are in the “Life Long Experience” Series.

These books / workbooks help people learn wellness skills: from mental health to...