Cultivate Calmness Podcast: Find Your Calm, Cultivate Your Mind

Welcome to the Cultivating Calmness Podcast with your host, Kaela Vance, LPCCS. In this episode, we delve into the profound and often misunderstood realm of anticipatory grief. As Children's Grief Awareness Month draws to a close, Kaela shares personal insights and stories that touch the heart. Anticipatory grief isn't limited to the impending loss of a loved one through death; it can encompass va...

In this episode of the Cultivating Calmness Podcast, host Kaela Vance, a licensed clinical counselor in Central Ohio, discusses grief activities for Thanksgiving and the holiday season, tying it to Children's Grief Awareness Month in November. Kaela shares personal memories of her own grief journey and talks about a touching activity involving placing heartfelt letters inside sealed bottles. She a...

The Cultivating Calmness Podcast, hosted by Kaela Vance, delves into the complex topic of children's questions about death. As Children's Grief Awareness Day approaches, Kaela shares valuable insights and advice on how to address the various queries children may have before, during, and after the loss of a loved one. Drawing from her own experience of losing a parent at a young age, she emphasizes...

This episode of the Cultivating Calmness Podcast, hosted by Kaela Vance, focuses on addressing the important topic of childhood grief during National Childhood Grief Awareness Month in November. Kaela shares compelling statistics, emphasizing that in 2021, there were 1,192 newly bereaved children per day in the United States, highlighting the significance of supporting these young individuals who...

In this episode of the Cultivating Calmness Podcast, host Kaela Vance explores the hidden toxic exposures we encounter in our everyday lives and their impact on our mental health. She discusses a wide range of common products and items found in homes, such as plastic containers, non-stick pans, cleaning products, makeup, nail polish, and more, shedding light on the potentially harmful chemicals th...

Welcome to the Cultivating Calmness Podcast with your host, Kaela Vance. In this episode, Kaela addresses the often-overlooked topic of grief, specifically focusing on the profound experience of losing a child, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infancy. As October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Kaela provides valuable insights into the intricate facets of grieving fo...

Cultivate Calmness Podcast Episode #8 - Domestic Violence: Recognizing & Addressing the Signs Host: Kaela Rae Vance LPCCS Welcome to the Cultivating Calmness Podcast with your host, Kaela Rae Vance, LPCCS. In this episode, we dive deep into the shadows of domestic violence, shedding light on the lesser-known aspects of this pervasive issue. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Kaela p...

Cultivate Calmness Podcast Episode #7 - OCD: International OCD Awareness Week Host: Kaela Rae Vance LPCCS Welcome to the "Cultivating Calmness Podcast" with your host, Kaela Vance. In this episode, as part of International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Awareness Week, we dive into the world of OCD to shed light on its complexities and challenges. Kaela discusses various aspects of OCD, inclu...

Cultivate Calmness Podcast Episode #6 - PTSD: Finding Calm Amidst Trauma Host: Kaela Rae Vance LPCCS In this episode of the Cultivating Calmness Podcast, licensed professional clinical counselor Kaela Vance, based in Dublin, Ohio, explores the topic of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) from a holistic wellness perspective. She emphasizes that PTSD isn't limited to war veterans, but can affect...

Cultivate Calmness Podcast Episode #5 - Holistic Therapy: A Holistic Path to Mental Health Host: Kaela Rae Vance LPCCS In this episode of the "Cultivating Calmness Podcast", Central Ohio clinical counselor Kaela Vance will focus on holistic mental health, exploring the intricate connection between the mind and body through holistic approaches. As a trauma therapist, Kaela emphasizes that mental he...

Cultivate Calmness Podcast Episode #4 - Anger Unveiled: From Frustration to Outburst Host: Kaela Rae Vance LPCCS In this "Cultivating Calmness Podcast", Central Ohio clinical counselor Kaela Vance delves into the multifaceted nature of anger, asserting it as a secondary emotion stemming from underlying feelings and needs. She uses a series of visual aids, like a pyramid and bell curve, to portray...

Cultivate Calmness Podcast Episode #3 - The Five Stages: Beyond Kubler Ross's Framework Host: Kaela Rae Vance LPCCS In the episode of Cultivating Calmness, host Kaela Rae Vance LPCCS explores the multifaceted journey of grief, underscoring that the commonly known five stages are not linear but rather a complex web of emotions. The podcast challenges the notion that grief diminishes after the first...

Cultivate Calmness Podcast Episode #2 - Grief Unpacked: Navigating the Ups and Downs Host: Kaela Rae Vance LPCCS In this awesome podcast episode, join Kaela Rae Vance LPCCS, a Holistic Clinical Counselor from Central Ohio, as she dives into the world of grief. With her expertise in advanced counseling and trauma, Kaela shares some valuable insights on how to handle tough types of grief. This episo...

Cultivate Calmness Podcast Episode #1 - Honoring National Grief Awareness Day: Kaela Rae Vance's Reflections Host: Kaela Rae Vance LPCCS In this podcast episode, Kaela Rae Vance LPCCS, a Holistic Clinical Counselor from Central Ohio, explores the intricate landscape of grief in commemoration of National Grief Awareness Day. With her specialization in advanced counseling techniques and trauma, Kael...