The Keys to Performance Self acceptance is important, but sometimes it is necessary to recognize that there is room for growth. That’s where Brennen Eisenhut comes in. Brennen is a mental performance coach, who helps his clients maximize their performance in anything they do by developing “game-changing mental skills.” Key Takeaways from Liz’s 1-on-1 with Brennen: • Hear Brennen’s background • Learn what performance psychology is • Find out if it’s possible to over-perform in certain areas of li...
Oct 20, 2021•12 min
Resilience Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. Resilience is necessary to remain hopeful in the face of adversity. Today we are joined by Cody Byrns. Cody has his own story of resilience, that he has used to build a career as an award winning speaker, and performer. Key Takeaways from Liz’s 1-on-1 with Cody: • Hear Cody’s story of resilience • Learn what happened to Cody in 2013 that completely changed his life • Find out what kept Cody resilient in the da...
Oct 18, 2021•14 min
How to Love Better Relationships can be tricky, but they don’t have to be that way. The template we learn for relationships when we are kids often can have effects on the relationships we hold as adults. If everyone had their own professional relationship coach, life would be much easier to navigate. That’s where our guest comes in. Dr. Greg Matos is a board-certified couples therapist, who is also the director of a nonprofit organization called “A Better Love Project.” Key Takeaways from Liz’s ...
Oct 15, 2021•14 min
The 411 on CBD CBD, or cannabidiol, is one of the naturally derived parts of the cannabis plant. Ben Riley from Cativa CBD joins us on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to help answer questions, and straighten out common misconceptions about CBD. Key Takeaways from Liz’s 1-on-1 with Ben: • Hear about Ben’s background and his personal story with CBD • Find out more about Cativa CBD • Learn: what exactly is CBD? • Hear some of the most common misconceptions about CBD • Find out the mental h...
Oct 13, 2021•12 min
Teens Misuse of Over-the-Counter Medications It is fairly common for parents to be concerned about their teenagers abusing alcohol and illegal drugs, but something that is less thought of- is the abuse of over-the-counter medications. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, we are joined by professionals from Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare- to dive into the topic. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with CIBH: • Learn more about Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare, and the se...
Oct 11, 2021•11 min
Self Motivation Why does it seem like the things that are the best for us, are the hardest to do? Get more sleep at night, eat more veggies, exercise more, leave that bad relationship- just a few of such things that can be hard for us! On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, Dr. Liz walks us through barriers that keep us from achieving what we want to, and different ways to go about getting back on the right track! Key Takeaways from Liz: • Learn some of the barriers that keep us from doing...
Oct 08, 2021•10 min
The Neurology of Sleep Sleep is one of our favorite things, yet most of us don’t get enough sleep every night! But why? On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, we are joined by Dr. Meredith Broderick: a triple boarded sleep doctor, and the perfect person to guide us through the science of good sleep. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Dr. Broderick: Hear why sleep is so important Find out how sleep effects our moods, and why Dr. Broderick calls sleep a “mini therapy session.” Learn if there...
Oct 06, 2021•11 min
Alzheimer’s and Mental Health Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of Dementia. It effects not only the person diagnosed with the disease, but their loved ones as well. On this episode we are joined by Katie McDonough, LCSW and the Director of program & services for the Alzheimer's Association. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Katie: • Hear what exactly the Alzheimer’s Association does • Find out how many people in the US are currently living with Alzheimer’s and Dementia • Learn ho...
Oct 04, 2021•12 min
Using Horses for Healing The therapeutic use of horses dates all the way back to 1600 BC. They increase a person’s confidence, teach responsibility, amongst so many other countless benefits. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, we are joined by Marie Hancock. Marie is the owner and director of Colorado Equine Specialist, and she is the Lead Equine Specialist Certified in the Eagala model. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Marie: • Learn about Marie’s background and how she got into equi...
Oct 01, 2021•13 min
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Suicide is a growing problem in the United States. Suicide rates increased 33% between 1999 and 2019. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. It was responsible for more than 47,500 deaths in 2019, which is about one death every 11 minutes- according to the CDC. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected: we welcome Victoria Secrist, MA | LAMFT to dive into this difficult topic. Key Takeaways from Liz’s one-on-one with Victoria: • Hear a...
Sep 29, 2021•14 min
Three Ways Your Mindset Can Hold You Back, and How to Change It As we know, mindset is everything. Henry Ford said it best: “whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” Your mindset can help you achieve huge goals, or keep you from accomplishing the most simple of tasks. Deana Bledsoe joins this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to dive into our mindset, and how we can change it. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Deana: • Hear why Deana got into being a mindset coach • Fi...
Sep 27, 2021•15 min
A Deep Dive into Self Esteem Core beliefs are defined as our most deeply held assumptions about ourselves, the world, and others. Those core beliefs that we hold can be either good, or not so great when it comes to our self esteem. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, we are joined by Alexa Bailey, a clinical therapist who specializes in trauma. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Alexa: • Learn what stage of life our self esteem starts to develop in • Hear why what you think about yourse...
Sep 24, 2021•12 min
A Sobriety Journey and Mental Health It’s a well known fact that obtaining sobriety from any addiction is incredibly difficult. The strongest of people are able to obtain and then maintain sobriety. Our guest on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected is just that! Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Corey O’Brien: • Hear Corey’s story • Learn how alcohol exacerbated his other mental health problems • Find out how and when Corey decided to get help with his addiction, and what was his catalyst t...
Sep 22, 2021•11 min
From Therapy to Therapist What most of us know about inpatient mental health hospitals, comes from media. This can provide a negative and inaccurate representation of what it’s like to be a patient at a mental health hospital. But what happens once the patient is released? On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, we are joined by Paris Prynkiewicz, the host of the Master Your M.E.N.T.A.L. podcast. She is now a therapist at the same facility she was a patient at years ago. Key Takeaways from ...
Sep 20, 2021•13 min
The Down and Dirty on Gambling Addiction Addiction is defined as a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences. When people hear the word addiction, it is common to think of substances. Our guest for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected is Patrick Chester. He spent 15 years addicted to gambling. Today, he is here to tell his story. Key Takeaways from Liz’s 1-on-1 with Patrick: • Learn ...
Sep 17, 2021•11 min
The Truth About Eating Disorders An eating disorder is defined as “any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits”. If we were to talk numbers, an estimated ten percent of the world’s population will have an eating disorder during their lifetime. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, we are joined by Harriet Frew, an amazing eating disorder therapist. Key Takeaways from Liz’s 1-on-1 with Harriet: • Learn more about Harriet’s story, and how s...
Sep 15, 2021•11 min
Parents Guide to Back to School Anxiety Anxiety is something that a lot of people deal with on a fairly regular basis. Add in back to school, and the anxiety levels skyrocket both for parents and for kids! On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick gives the 411 on tips for both parents and kids when it comes time to head back to school. Key Takeaways from Liz: • Learn why routines are crucial • Find out how preparation helps with anxiety and chaos • Hear why seeking supp...
Sep 13, 2021•10 min
Perfectionism Many people know first hand, the stressful toll that perfectionism can take on our lives. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, Dr. Fedrick is joined by Cynthia Alvarez, LCSW, to address the issue of perfectionism head on. Key Takeaways from Liz’s one-on-one with Cynthia: • Learn- where does perfectionism come from? • Hear whether perfectionism is a personality trait, or if it is developed due to outside sources • Find out more about the difference between perfectionism and ...
Sep 10, 2021•10 min
Using Fitness to Stay Mentally Healthy Exercise is useful in so many ways: to stay healthy and fit, to feel confident and to reduce the risk of health issues later in life- to name a few. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, Liz is joined by Mike the Fitness Junkie. Mike has used fitness to stay fit and healthy, but also to overcome mental health struggles. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Mike: • Hear how Mike got into fitness originally • Find out how he uses fitness as a stress reli...
Sep 08, 2021•9 min
Self Empowerment Locus of control can be defined as “a psychological concept that refers to how strongly people believe they have control over the situations and experiences that affect their lives.” Self empowerment involves making the conscious decision to take charge of your destiny! Lisa DeLugo joins us for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to talk about her life as a running coach, and how teaching self empowerment helps her clients gain a sense of control. Key Takeaways from Liz’s 1...
Sep 06, 2021•11 min
Small Groups for Mental Health As humans, we are designed for interaction. The Covid 19 pandemic has made it more difficult than ever to quench our thirst for that interaction! That is where Vivian Oberling and Pace come in. Pace is a skillful marriage between peers supporting peers, and licensed mental health professionals facilitating along the way. Key Takeaways from Liz’s 1-on-1 with Vivian: • Learn what Pace is, and how it works • Hear about the intake process, and why matching people with ...
Sep 03, 2021•11 min
The 411 on Intuitive Eating It seems like there is a new diet fad that pops up every other week these days. But more often than not, the fad diets don’t work, and people are left right back where they started. Jennifer D’Amato joins Dr. Fedrick for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to give us the 411 on intuitive eating! Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Jennifer: • Learn about diet culture and how it effects the ways we eat and live • Hear what exactly intuitive eating is • Find out how...
Sep 01, 2021•12 min
Question from the Audience: Relationship Repetition On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, Dr. Liz tackles a question from the audience: “Why do I keep ending up in the same relationships over and over again?" Many people struggle with ending up in the same (“bad”) types of relationships over and over! Key Takeaways from Liz: • Learn: what is relational programming? • Hear about the four different attachment styles • Find out how your experiences before the age of 3 can shape your relation...
Aug 30, 2021•10 min
Perfectionism Many people know first hand, the stressful toll that perfectionism can take on our lives. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, Dr. Fedrick is joined by Cynthia Alvarez, LCSW, to address the issue of perfectionism head on. Key Takeaways from Liz’s one-on-one with Cynthia: • Learn- where does perfectionism come from? • Hear whether perfectionism is a personality trait, or if it is developed due to outside sources • Find out more about the difference between perfectionism and ...
Aug 27, 2021•10 min
Overcoming Addiction Using Fitness An addiction is an incredibly powerful thing to break. This leaves us coming up with innovative ways to try and beat addiction. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected we welcome Rob Best, the creator of The Barbell Saves Project. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Rob: • Hear more about Rob’s story and background • Find out what helped Rob to stay clean, once he got clean. • Learn all about The Barbell Saves Project • Hear how fitness can actually even hel...
Aug 25, 2021•11 min
(Being Part of the) Media and Mental Health It’s becoming more and more prevalent that public figures are being open and honest when it comes to their mental health struggles. This is helping the subject of mental health to be a lot less “taboo” than it used to be. J.D. Durkin, host of “None of the Above with J.D. Durkin” and anchor of Cheddar News, joins Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to open up about his mental health journey. Key Takeaways from Liz’s one-on-one with J...
Aug 23, 2021•10 min
The Enneagram and Relationships People are all so unique, that when they come together to form a relationship- it can spell disaster! Enter Dave Glaser- a relationship coach, and host of “The Challenger Podcast.” He joins Dr. Liz on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to talk about the enneagram and how it relates to relationships. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Dave: • Learn what exactly the enneagram is • Hear how the enneagram can help us understand our partners in relationships • Fi...
Aug 20, 2021•11 min
Nutrition and Mental Health We all know that it’s really easy to start to snack on our favorite comfort foods when we are feeling stressed. But why do we do it? Dr. Erin Ellis joins Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to shed some light on the topic of nutrition, and how it plays a role in our mental health. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Dr. Ellis: • Hear why we snack when we are sad • Find out if there is a reason we tend to reach for the “unhealthy snacks” • Learn abou...
Aug 18, 2021•9 min
Neurotechnology and Mental Health Neurotechnology is defined as “the assembly of methods and instruments that enable a direct connection of technical components with the nervous system.” But what in the world does that have to do with our mental health?! Dr. Fedrick chats with Toby Pasman, a neurophysiology researcher, on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Toby: • Learn what role our brains play in our mental health • Hear how the brain can rewire itself...
Aug 16, 2021•14 min
Mental Wealth Mental health and wellness have long been stigmatized topics when it comes to candidly sharing personal truths. But people like our guest today are helping to change that! Today on Calm, Cool and Connected we are joined by Justin Little- one of the hosts of “The Mental Wealth Podcast”. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Justin: • Hear more about Justin’s physical and mental health journey • Learn how losing 250 pounds has effected his mental health • Find out what the catalyst was ...
Aug 13, 2021•12 min
