Calm Amidst the Chaos

And that's a wrap for Season 3! I want to first take a moment to thank you for coming along on this journey with me. One year, 3 seasons and 36 episodes later, it's time for me to take a pause on podcasting and shift my focus. To shift from where I want to be and to instead focus on where I am at. To be here and now in this moment. In a recent coaching call with a client I shared with her that som...

In this podcast episode, I am joined by Stefanie Boyer, a pain recovery specialist for woman and a structural integration manual therapist at Encove Health who is deeply passionate about filling the gap that we see in pain care. Stefanie joins me to discuss the complexities of chronic pain management, particularly for women who are often underserved in this area. Our conversation highlights the im...

In this episode, I am joined by Lori Rose who discusses her mission to end interpersonal violence and promote healing through trauma-informed education and somatic movement. As a trauma-informed therapist with her own experience of trauma, I was interested in learning more about using movement on ones healing journey. Over the course of our conversation, we explore the complexities of trauma, the...

In this episode I am joined by Heather Criswell, a seasoned entrepreneur turned communication coach. Heather shares her expertise in helping individuals and leaders navigate difficult conversations with confidence, ease, and grace, emphasizing the importance of clarity and emotional awareness. To two of us sit down and discuss strategies for improving communication, including setting clear goals b...

In this episode I am joined by Tracy Desjardins, an international best-selling author of "The Diet-Free Diva". Tracy is committed to guiding women towards freedom from the constraints of restrictive dieting. As a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Tracy specializes in emotional eating recovery, guiding women on a transformative journey towards lasting self-love. In this episode I...

This week I am joined by Avery Willdridge, a 17-year-old podcast host, who focuses on mental health and aims to spread awareness and destigmatize it. In this episode, she shares her personal struggles and journey to help others understand and accept mental health issues. Avery believes it's important to talk openly about mental health, as many people pretend and suppress their struggles, which is...

In this episode, I am joined by Neha Negandhi, a TEDx speaker and certified life coach, in a discussion of the importance of meditation and prayer as tools for calming and centering oneself. Neha highlights how daily meditation has alleviated her anxiety and emphasizes the power of slowing down and breathing to access inner strength. Neha shares her personal practice of meditation and prayer, whic...

In this episode of Calm Amidst the Chaos, I speak with Reign Love, a soul and life alignment mentoring coach, about her journey into coaching and the transformative work she does. Reign discusses how the pandemic led her to host a free self-love course, which unexpectedly launched her coaching career. She emphasizes the importance of aligning one's inner and outer worlds, defining personal success...

In this episode, I got really deep and honest as I give you a look into the reality of the last few years. Full disclosure - it was rough. There might be some curses sprinkled in throughout this episode, which is unusual for me, but some situations call for a good curse word. Mindfulness and my practice was a Godsend for me during this time. It's what kept me afloat when things were at there worst...

In today's episode I am joined by Alenka Kyslik , a former corporate overachiever who after experiencing burnout and a severe ankle injury, created the SAHA Collective , a platform to connect individuals with holistic health professionals tailored to their unique needs. Throughout the course of this episode. we discuss the importance of self-advocacy, listening to one's body, and exploring alterna...

In this episode, I am joined by Elizabeth Kipp to discuss healing from chronic pain using a combination of non-pharmaceutical methods and mindfulness practices. Elizabeth Kipp, is a stress management and historical trauma specialist, and she shares her journey of overcoming over 40 years of chronic pain through non-pharmaceutical approaches such as yoga-informed addiction recovery coaching, ancest...

Hello and welcome back to season three of Calm Amidst the Chaos! In this episode, I touch on grief and mourning the loss of the life you thought you would have, how mindfulness can help you to manage the uncertainty and challenges of life, and I touch on a few things you can look forward to for the rest of this season. Oh, and I also sing a little 😉. You're welcome in advance. Come join me inside...

Today, I am joined by one of my IRL besties, Lindsay Johnson, an experienced entrepreneur known as the Radical Connector. In this episode we discuss our personal experiences with anxiety, the impact of the pandemic, and our professional journeys. We also delve into the importance of mindfulness, self-compassion, and effective communication in managing anxiety and building meaningful relationships....

This week on Calm Amidst the Chaos, I sit down with Emilie Joy Rowell, an embodiment coach and doula. Inside our conversation, we delve into the significance of embodiment and mindfulness practices in managing anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions, particularly childbirth. Emilie explains her work with pregnant and postnatal families, emphasizing the importance of connecting with one's b...

In this episode of Calm Amidst the Chaos, I sit down with Jennifer Erwin, a women's empowerment coach specializing in guiding high-achieving moms from burnout to a thriving life. We discuss our personal and professional journeys, the similarities in our journeys and emphasize the significance of mindfulness and self-compassion in managing anxiety, stress, and burnout. Both of us share insights...

Today I am joined by Christine Samuels, who is an inner work coach, facilitator, author, and speaker. With over two decades of expertise in the user experience field, bridging the interaction between humans and technology, she now dedicates her time to answering vital questions. What creates transformative human experiences? How can we tap interrelational intelligence in our way of working togethe...

In this episode, I sit down with Estelle Rose, an author and life coach who specializes in helping women with ADHD. Over the course of this episode we discuss Estelle's late ADHD diagnosis, the challenges faced by women with ADHD, and the various strategies they use to manage their conditions, including mindfulness, DBT, and self-care. We also touch on the importance of self-acceptance, the so...

In this episode, you've got me, a psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher, and Lainne Love, an award-winning spiritual psychology coach, as we talk all about the transformative power of love and mindfulness. In this episode we explore how shifting one's inner dialogue to a loving mindset can lead to profound personal and relational healing. Lainey shares her personal journey, including her...

Today, I want to share an amazing story with you. Meet Dr. Sarah Coxon. She spent a decade as an archaeologist, digging into the past because she felt modern culture was missing some ancient wisdom. But academia wasn't the right fit for her. 🏺 While writing her PhD on creativity, she discovered yoga and the profound wisdom our bodies hold. This revelation led her to leave academia and dive in...

Meg joins me today inside of my virtual living room to talk all about assertive communication. Meg describes the difference between assertive communication, which is a way to reinforce your boundaries, and aggressive or passive aggressive communication. During the course of our conversation, we break down, with examples, how you can practice assertive communication in your own life. Meg McCabe a C...

In today’s episode I am joined by Janis Isaman, the Founder of My Body Couture , a 1:1 private movement studio. Janis is a trauma sensitive movement specialist who focuses on providing customized body focused services to clients with chronic pain, illness, injuries and other movement limitations. Join us inside of my virtual living room as we talk all about taking a mind body approach to healing. ...

In this episode, I am joined by Carol Mae Whittick, a creativity and spiritual life coach. Carol supports women over 40 to trust their intuition, rediscover their creativity, leverage their unique wisdom and design a purposeful life. Over the course of our conversation, we discuss topics such as dealing with criticism and rejection, finding confidence in oneself, and embracing the wisdom gained fr...

In this podcast episode, I interview Maggie, a licensed clinical social worker, about the topic of anxiety and how it can cause individuals to shrink themselves and struggle to ask for what they need. Maggie shares her personal journey and how she discovered her passion for working with clients who struggle with anxiety and setting boundaries. She emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in recogn...

Welcome back to Season Two of Calm Amidst the Chaos! This season, other than this episode, I will have guest experts joining me inside of my virtual living room. Why the change? Well, for one, I absolutely love having conversations with other people and getting different perspectives. Plus, I thought it would be incredibly helpful to hear expert opinions on the topics we discuss here on the podcas...

Hey there! Today, let's dive into the topic of burnout. It's something that so many of us are familiar with, including myself. I've experienced burnout a few times in my life, and I'm sure many of you can relate. I was trying to do it all, and it was overwhelming. That's when I realized I needed to hit the pause button. I took a break from teaching, coaching, and even social me...