Calming the Chaos
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.
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COVID Chaos in LGBTQ+ Communities
10/01/2021
COVID Chaos in LGBTQ+ Communities
Calming the Chaos welcomes Dr. Matt Goldenberg, Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Teacher. 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.
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The Chaos of Menopause
09/25/2021
The Chaos of Menopause
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, and give some tips, tools and techniques you can use to cope with the Chaos of Menopause!
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Men in Chaos
09/19/2021
Men in Chaos
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." Ben talks about how men can learn to remain calm in the face of chaos by accessing a calm place within their own hearts. In doing this, men can help themselves, then help their families and their communities move through experiences of chaos.
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Transcending Chaos
09/05/2021
Transcending Chaos
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.
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Family Chaos!
05/31/2021
Family Chaos!
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.
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The Chaos of 38DDD
05/23/2021
The Chaos of 38DDD
Calming the Chaos interviews Author Michaela Cox, who 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.
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The Chaos of Depression
05/09/2021
The Chaos of Depression
Zack Rutledge participates in a Live Podcast Interview with Calming the Chaos. Zack is an ACE Certified Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist and Brain Health Trainer. Zack is also a black belt in Karate, and practices Yoga.
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Chaos in Relationships
05/01/2021
Chaos in Relationships
Tracy Kenela at Calming the Chaos interviews Laura Vaillancourt, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Creator of the Podcast "Life on Repeat." Tracy and Laura talk about red flags to be aware of when starting a new relationship....whether it is a friendship, romance or online relationship. Laura offers her own experience in relationships and her expertise through working with people who struggle in relationships.
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Find Meaning Through Chaos!
04/09/2021
Find Meaning Through Chaos!
Calming the Chaos welcomes Francie White, Ph.D. and Maria Rippo, M.A. onto a Live YouTube Show on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 1pm PST. We will talk about how painful and chaotic experiences can help you find meaning in life, and can prepare you to better cope with life’s challenges!
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The Chaos of Trauma
03/13/2021
The Chaos of Trauma
Sarah Buino, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), joins Calming the Chaos for a livestream show on YouTube to talk about the chaos of childhood trauma. Sarah will also share about how she helps her adult clients calm the chaos of their childhood trauma using a variety of different healing techniques, including NARM (neuro-affective relational
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The Chaos of Trauma
03/13/2021
The Chaos of Trauma
Sarah Buino, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), joins Calming the Chaos for a livestream show on YouTube to talk about the chaos of childhood trauma. Sarah will also share about how she helps her adult clients calm the chaos of their childhood trauma using a variety of different healing techniques, including NARM (neuro-affective relational
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Worried Women in Chaos
03/07/2021
Worried Women in Chaos
Calming the Chaos interviews Elizabeth "Biz” Cush, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Business Owner, Podcaster and Blogger in Annapolis, Maryland.
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Racial Chaos
02/28/2021
Racial Chaos
In this episode, Tracy talks with Kasey Louis, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a private counseling practice in Olympia, Washington. They discuss the sensitive topic of race / racism, and specifically how it affects women of color in our world today. As a woman of color herself, Kasey shares a variety of stories about her direct experiences with racism, and shares some of her ideas about what people can do to better understand and support people of color.
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The Chaos of Pet Loss
02/23/2021
The Chaos of Pet Loss
Calming the Chaos helps you cope with the loss of a beloved pet.
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The Chaos of COVID-19
02/12/2021
The Chaos of COVID-19
Episode Title: “The Chaos of COVID-19” Intro: In this episode, Tracy is live on YouTube, talking with Sarah Lipton, Author, Public Speaker and Podcaster. Sarah talks about how she and her family have survived COVID-19 using a method of “leaning in.” Join Tracy as she and Sarah discuss how they have calmed their chaos during COVID-19, and about how both of them are learning to “lean into chaos. Find Sarah’s book, podcast and more at Here is a link to Sarah’s YouTube Channel: Listen to Calming the Chaos! Main podcast website: calmingthechaos.libsyn.com YouTube (Playlists): Main iTunes and Apple Podcasts: Podbay: HubHopper: Visit Tracy’s Website at Email Tracy at Tracy also created a mindfulness CD called “On This Day.” This CD teaches you how to practice mindfulness in less than 10 minutes throughout the day. Practicing mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress and increase clear thinking in times of chaos. You can purchase the CD on Amazon at http://bit.ly/onthisdaycd. or in digital format at https://music.apple.com/us/album/on-this-day/1209386067 Follow Calming the Chaos! Facebook Page: Facebook Group: Twitter (@the_calming) Instagram (calmingthec) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-kenela-79935b5/) Thanks for listening, and take care!
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Learning Through Chaos
12/19/2020
Learning Through Chaos
Tracy interviews Lisa Mustard, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. They talk about how Lisa developed Podcourses, which provide Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) to Licensed Counselors. Podcourses are convenient, enjoyable and fun! Lisa also talks about how she calmed her chaos as a wife, mother of two, and a successful podcaster while developing and implementing her Podcourses. If you are interested in developing podcourses, this podcast is for you!
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Holiday Food Chaos
11/29/2020
Holiday Food Chaos
In this episode, Tracy interviews Stacy Schilter-Pisano, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist / Supervisor, and Site Manager at The Emily Program in Lacey, WA. Stacy and Tracy help listeners understand why some people struggle with food, eating and body image, especially during the Holidays.
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Chaotic Suggestions
11/29/2020
Chaotic Suggestions
In this episode, Tracy interviews Dr. Liz Slonena PsyD of “Dr. Liz Listens” YouTube channel. Dr. Liz describes the work she does helping people calm mental and emotional chaos through hypnotherapy, and how she helps people attain success in their lives using the power of positive suggestion.
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Chaotic Choices
11/14/2020
Chaotic Choices
Learn how to filter out the chaos so that you can make wise decisions and choices for your life!
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Double Chaos - Double Calm
10/05/2020
Double Chaos - Double Calm
In this episode, Tracy interviews Dr. Colleen Mullen, PsyD, LMFT of “Coaching Through Chaos” (Podcast and Counseling Practice). Colleen describes the work she does and the different projects she is involved in. Tracy reviews some of the chaos that has happened thus far in 2020. Together, Tracy and Colleen brainstorm some ways that people can calm their minds, cope with their emotions, and behave in ways that help improve their mental health. Lots of ideas here, so this is a longer podcast than usual!
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Calming the Cat Chaos
09/20/2020
Calming the Cat Chaos
In this episode, Tracy describes how to calm the chaos with our pets, with the focus being on cats. We will then meet each of Tracy’s three cats, and learn about how she cares and plays with her cats in fun and healthy ways to calm their chaos. She will also present a skill for pet owners to use, with an example about how she calmed her own chaos when her senior cat was recently hospitalized.
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Chaotic Eating
08/30/2020
Chaotic Eating
This episode describes how some people use food or eating to cope with mental / emotional chaos. We explore the types of mental / motional chaos that can cause people to use food to cope with painful emotions. We then go to Tracy's kitchen and examine some food-related triggers that can cause mental and / or emotional chaos. Finally, Tracy presents a her "RADICAL" solution to managing your "Love-Hate" relationship with food.
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Causing the Chaos
08/09/2020
Causing the Chaos
In this episode, Tracy explores how people can cause chaos with their actions and their words. Tracy reviews the definition of chaos and looks at three types of situations where the words and deeds people can cause chaos within the minds of people. Tracy gives examples to illustrate these three types of situations, and gives some tips about how to recognize and cope when the words and deeds of people cause mental and emotional chaos.
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Positivity Over Chaos
07/12/2020
Positivity Over Chaos
In this episode, Tracy interviews Lisa Mustard, who is a Therapist in South Carolina, is also a Podcaster, Pod-Course Developer, Activewear Brand Representative, Wife and Mother. Lisa tells the audience about what she is doing in her life, how she prevents burnout with all she is doing, and how she keeps herself positive even though chaotic moments!
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The Chaos of Hate
06/28/2020
The Chaos of Hate
In my latest "Calming the Chaos" podcast, I talk about the chaos of hate. I discuss hate as a feeling, as a thought form and as a behavior / action. I give examples of hate by exploring the actions of online attacks or “Cyber-Bullying.” I also analyze some possible reasons for online attacks, how online attacks can cause chaos in the lives of people, and some ideas about what you could do if you are attacked online
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Social Chaos
06/17/2020
Social Chaos
Tracy discusses how people in our society can cause other people mental and emotional chaos. She presents an overview of the civil unrest and social chaos that is currently happening as a result of recent events around the world, including racial discrimination and law enforcement which has resulted in international protests, violence and hate. She then presents some insights about how we can calm the mental and emotional chaos that happens when we the people are faced with these social issues.
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Relationship Chaos
06/01/2020
Relationship Chaos
In this episode, Tracy interviews Psychologist Jared DeFife of Dynamic Counseling and Consulting in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. DeFife offers help to those who are struggling with being in a relationship where one or both partners struggle with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Jared and Tracy discuss ADHD, how it can present as chaos in relationships, and how the relationship chaos can be effectively managed.
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Confinement Chaos
05/20/2020
Confinement Chaos
In this episode, Tracy continues to offer help to those who are struggling with being confined to their homes during the COVID-19 Quarantine. Tracy presents an overview of the two types of people who generally struggle with “Confinement Chaos,” and presents some examples of common problematic thought patterns that can create or increase chaos in the mind under quarantine. Tracy presents the RADICAL Approach that can help both types of people Calm the Chaos of Confinement.
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The Gift of Time - Interview with Julie McInnis
05/03/2020
The Gift of Time - Interview with Julie McInnis
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Julie McInnis talks about how the COVID-19 Quarantine has affected her and her counseling practice, and we'll find out how she, as a psychotherapist, copes with the chaos of adjusting to a new way of life, both personally and professionally.
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Helping the Hangry - Part II
04/19/2020
Helping the Hangry - Part II
This is a continuation of an interview with Katie Hart, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Nutritionist at Hartsspace Mental Health and Nutrition. The interview continues a conversation about the condition of "Hangry," and how being overly hungry or full can result in physical, mental and emotional challenges. Katie presents her perspectives, and also offers tips, tools and techniques to help those who are "Hangry" find balance in their physical, mental and emotional lives.
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