Reiki and Mental Health Reiki is a form of alternative therapy commonly referred to as energy healing. It is said to involve the transfer of universal energy- from the practitioner’s palms, to their patient. Heather Finch is a Reiki Master Teacher who got into the world of Reiki due to her own personal battles with anxiety and depression. Key Takeaways from Heather: • How does Reiki help to calm anxious feelings • How you can use Reiki to heal yourself, and manage your own depression • How Reiki...
May 12, 2021•13 min
The Mental and Emotional Journey of Losing a Loved One Losing someone has always been a difficult thing to go through, but the global pandemic has made the journey of losing a loved one even harder. Join us as one of our crew members, Nick Albertson, opens up about losing his grandmother during the Covid19 pandemic. Key Takeaways from Rachel Ann’s 1-on-1 with Nick: • How did Covid make it even harder on Nick’s mother to be there for her mom • What his grandmother’s nurse did in the final moments...
May 10, 2021•11 min
Yoga and Mental Health Several studies have confirmed the many mental health benefits of yoga. Incorporating it into your routine can help reduce symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety. Denise Perry, the owner and studio director of Yoga Nook in Chesapeake, Virginia joins us to explain more. Key Takeaways from Denise: • How yoga helps calm the mind, and reduce day-to-day clutter in the mind • How breath work can aid in calming the mind • Tips as to how to relieve anxiety using yoga • Informa...
May 05, 2021•9 min
Mental Health Issues and Substance Abuse Mental health issues and substance abuse are both very difficult to tackle on their own. But put the two together, and there is a recipe for disaster. We welcome the amazing team from Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare back for a discussion on how to deal with both! Key Takeaways from this chat with Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare: • What are some of the common risk factors associated with mental illness and substance abuse? • The eff...
May 03, 2021•12 min
The Unspoken Truths of Mental Health and Pregnancy Pregnancy can be the most beautiful yet terrifying time in a woman’s life. Mental health issues both during and after pregnancy are fairly common, yet are rarely spoken about. Dr. Shainna joins us to dive deeper into this issue. Key Takeaways from this one-on-one: • Why mental health in pregnancy is just as important as physical health • How common are the “Baby Blues”? • Why don’t we talk about mental health and pregnancy more readily • Signs t...
Apr 28, 2021•14 min
Finding Self Worth in a Global Pandemic Living 757 host and comedian Quincy Carr was coming off the best year in comedy thus far, and living his dreams- and then Covid 19 hit. Rachel Ann talks to Quincy to dive deeper into how Covid 19 has affected him personally. Key Takeaways from this one-on-one: • What has helped Quincy remain centered and balanced during the pandemic • What in his life has been turned upside down because of Covid • Where he has found inspiration during quarantine • What his...
Apr 26, 2021•12 min
Feeling Burned Out? As a society, we are all a lot more burned out than we realize! A lot of people are experiencing burnout and don’t even realize it. On this episode of Calm, Cool & Connected, we are joined by Burnout Recovery Expert Cait Donovan. Key Takeaways from Cait: • What are the signs and symptoms of burnout? • Is there a distinct difference between burnout and depression? • Tips to overcome burnout • When to reach out to a professional for help with burnout For more information on...
Apr 21, 2021•14 min
Questions from Listeners Above all else, our team here at Calm, Cool and Connected wants to make sure that we are providing content that is helpful to our listeners! Every so often we get direct questions from the audience: via email, direct message, or voice messages via Speakpipe. Topics featured in this episode: • Reaching out for help about suicidal thoughts ( if you are in imminent danger, please visit your local Emergency Department immediately) • How to go about changing an unhealthy rela...
Apr 19, 2021•7 min
Amy Minh Hanh Corey is an established singer, songwriter, and mental health public speaker. She is uniquely qualified in the mental health realm, due to her personal experience with mental health strife and struggles in her own life. Key Takeaways from Amy: • Her story • Why she feels compelled to help other people • The importance of your wounds being healed enough to be scars before you tell others your story, and try to help them with their stories • How music has helped her heal • If you are...
Apr 14, 2021•14 min
Losing a loved one is always a very difficult time in someone’s life. Throw in a global pandemic, and every part of a family member’s passing is amplified and complicated. Joining us for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected is Patricia Avila, host of our sister show Living 757. She talks us through what she experienced when she lost her father during the Covid19 global pandemic. Key Takeaways from Patricia & Rachel Ann: • How the pandemic affected her experience • How she is coping • The...
Apr 12, 2021•12 min
Core beliefs are beliefs about oneself that are developed throughout a person’s lifespan. These beliefs begin to be developed when we are infants, and continue to form all the way through adulthood. Elizabeth Fedrick is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and owner of Evolve Counseling based in Arizona. Dr Fedrick joins us to dive deeper into the depths of core beliefs and self confidence. Key Takeaways from Elizabeth: How our core beliefs about ourselves shape the ways in which we see the world ...
Apr 05, 2021•12 min
Communication is key in order to assert yourself, and assert your needs. But, there is always room for improvement. Key Takeaways from Rachel Ann: • The four different kinds of communication • The ins and outs of each form of communication • Which of the four types of communication is the “best form” to use All of this and more, on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected. Watch the video here Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Leave Rachel Ann a voicemail here: https://www.speakpi...
Apr 05, 2021•7 min
Pregnancy has always been difficult for women- but throw in a pandemic, and it gets even more complicated. Dr. Ashley Blount focuses on the disparities in pregnancy and the pregnancy lifecycle among different groups of women. African American women and Hispanic women are three to four times more likely to die during childbirth. Doctor Blount is one of the many counselors who are on the forefront of trying to figure out how to fix it. Key Takeaways from Dr. Blount: Reasons as to why there are the...
Mar 31, 2021•12 min
Amber J. Lawson has used laughter as a coping mechanism in her personal life for a long time. She describes comedy as a “through line” in her life, and finds it of utmost importance to get rid of the stigma attached to mental health and wellness in the comedy scene. When the global pandemic hit, Amber saw a large need for help and companionship in the comedy community, and Comedy Gives Back Laugh Aid was born. Comedy Gives Back Laugh Aid is exactly what it sounds like: comedians helping comedian...
Mar 29, 2021•11 min
An important facet of our population which often gets overlooked when it comes to mental health issues, is children and teens. Joseph Farrell, owner of Peninsula Child and Family Services in Hampton, Virginia joins us to talk about the pressing issue of mental health in relation to kids and teenagers. Key Takeaways from Joseph: • Why anxiety and depression are on the rise in these age groups • The use of social media and how it can impact kids mental well-being: both negatively and positively • ...
Mar 26, 2021•11 min
Becoming a mother is one of the most monumental moments in a woman’s life. Living 757 host and new mom Ashley Fish Snyder came on to discuss being a new mom during Covid with Rachel Ann. Key Takeaways from this One-On-One: • How did it feel becoming a mom in the middle of the pandemic • Feelings of guilt and incompetence as a mom due to Covid restrictions • Things you can do to feel better • Know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE in feeling this way! All of this and more, on this episode of Calm, Cool and ...
Mar 24, 2021•13 min
Dr. Chinwe Okudo is an author, a Doctoral prepared family nurse practitioner, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, and a certified Master Life Coach- who prides herself on helping others achieve a positive body image! Key Takeaways from Dr. Okudo: • What does it look like to have a positive body image? • What factors lead to a negative body image • How relationships throughout your life can effect body image • Tips to improving your body image More information on Dr. Okudo: www.facebo...
Mar 22, 2021•14 min
Domestic violence has become even more prevalent with the effects of Covid19 such as working from home, lockdowns and quarantines. One in every three women, and one in every nine men has experienced domestic violence in their lifetime. Key Takeaways from Rachel Ann: • What are the different types of abuse? • What is the cycle of abuse? Does it sound familiar to you? • Resources to reach out to for help All of this and more, on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected. If you or someone you know ...
Mar 19, 2021•9 min
Shinese Collins is an author and a certified life coach, along with a myriad of other achievements. After dealing with tremendous amounts of grief, Shinese is sharing how she overcame and triumphed. Key Takeaways from Shinese: • What propelled her to move forward through her trials and tribulations in life • Strategies that people can keep in mind when dealing with their own grief journeys • Learn more about her process with journaling as a therapeutic outlet • How she processed her grief and go...
Mar 17, 2021•12 min
Dr. Cara Goodwin is a powerhouse of knowledge when it comes to children and mental health. Anxiety and depression are on the rise in kids, especially during the uncertain times of Covid19. Key Takeaways from Dr. Goodwin: • What signs should parents look for when it comes to their kids and anxiety or depression? • How can you successfully check in with your kids to make sure they are doing ok • Healthy coping strategies to pass along to your children • Suggestions for slowly returning to “normal”...
Mar 15, 2021•12 min
Kyle Mitchell has struggled with social anxiety for his entire life. Switching from a small private school, to a large public school in high school amplified his symptoms. Kyle started implementing things in his life to better manage his social anxiety, and took action. He created a course and started sharing information and experiences on Instagram. He did all of this to let others know that they are not alone, and to help them manage their social anxiety as well. Key Takeaways from Social Anxi...
Mar 12, 2021•13 min
Chronic Illness and Mental Health An ulcerative colitis diagnosis in 2017, piled on top of the stress Natalie Kelley was already feeling, as she had battled previously with both anxiety and an eating disorder. This diagnosis and her own journey to learning to be mindful, caused a shift in Natalie’s business from lifestyle coach, to chronic illness mindset coach. Key Takeaways from Natalie: • What mental illnesses can arise with a chronic illness diagnosis? • You are the boss when it comes to you...
Mar 10, 2021•17 min
Mindfulness is defined as “a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.” The benefits of mindfulness are seemingly endless. A few of the more prominent benefits are: stress reduction, help with anxiety and depression, lower blood pressure and much more. Listen to this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to learn how to become more mindful in you...
Mar 08, 2021•8 min
Self-care is essential in maintaining a healthy mind, body and soul! Mary from Jimmy & Mary’s joins us on this special episode of Calm, Cool and Connected. Jimmy & Mary’s is an authentic body care company, who started out focusing on moisture- but ended up dealing out a healthy dose of aromatherapy too! Our sense of smell is a really powerful agent of relaxation. Listen in to hear what “flavor” Mary says is the most relaxing, and also which one provides clarity! Also find out which of th...
Mar 05, 2021•7 min
Music has the power to effect and change how we feel. Join us for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected with Ryan Kainec, a mental health coach who also manages a popular Facebook group called “Mental Health Awareness Through Music Community.” Especially during recent times with the global pandemic, Ryan felt the need to create a community where people can lift each other up and inspire each other- through music, the love language that knows no borders. Music is a great connector, and so is R...
Mar 03, 2021•12 min
Have you been feeling more anxious lately than you have in the past? If so, you are far from being alone. The number of clinical anxiety diagnoses are on the steady rise due to what Jessica Adams, President of Coastal Medical & Psychiatric Services, calls “Pandemic Exhaustion.” Find out what you can do in your day-to-day life to help manage anxiety. Hear what the connection is between anxiety and your television. Find out what item can be used to help anxiety, that Jessica says is “kind of l...
Mar 01, 2021•11 min
Welcome back to calm, cool, and connected where we are very passionate about encouraging you to watch what you're putting in your body because food is medicine. So we have none other than the co-founder of The Neighborhood Harvest , Thomas Vandiver here today to talk all about how eating healthily can benefit your mood and physical health. The tagline we use is wholesome goodness delivered. That really sums up what we do because many of the things that we do are considered healthy in a conventio...
Feb 26, 2021•10 min
Trails of Purpose- Providing Mental Health Support to Military Members A very personal trauma led Kayla Fallon Arestivo to launch her amazing charity, Trails of Purpose. Trails of Purpose is a charitable organization that supports service members and their families in their fight to overcome the negative effects of trauma, transition, and trials that result from their service in the military. These services are all FREE of charge to military personnel and their families. Find out what trauma led...
Feb 24, 2021•10 min
Are you feeling SAD? Especially during the colder months of the year? If so- you might be one of the more than 3 million new cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder diagnosed in the United States alone, each year! Join us as Rachel Ann walks us through SAD. What is it? What are some of the signs that you are one of the millions who suffer from SAD? Are you fatigued more so than normal during the fall and winter? Do you feel a sense of hopelessness? Rachel Ann let’s us know when to seek help, and al...
Feb 22, 2021•10 min
Rebekah Ortiz of Detox Dandy Plant Based Wellness & Herbal Spa Therapy FB, IG, TikTok: @detoxdandy Segment: The Detox Spa Experience Website: bitly.com/thedetoxspaexperience or detoxdandy.com What's the Detox Spa Experience? A self guided at-home rental to enjoy unlimited detox and spa treatments for the ultimate relaxation with family or friends. We provide a self care kit with professional wellness tools and spa modalities so that you can create a high end spa ambiance in the comfort of yo...
Feb 19, 2021•8 min
