Somatic wilderness therapy is a unique therapeutic approach, that is a marriage of two different kinds of therapy: somatic therapy and wilderness therapy! On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected Dr. Fedrick is joined by Katie Asmus. Katie is an MA, an LPC, a Psychotherapist, and she is the founder of the Somatic Wilderness Therapy Institute. She is here to give us the scoop! Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Katie: Hear about Katie’s background in the mental health field Learn how Katie cam...
Jun 06, 2022•10 min
Few topics are as complicated or wide-reaching as addiction. Today’s guest sheds a light on the fact that there’s a story behind each case of addiction. Understanding the story behind addiction can lead to the transformative journey back from rock bottom. Bestselling author Adam Hill joins Dr. Fedrick for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to share his story of anxiety, addiction, and transforming those into sobriety and success. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Adam: • Hear about Adam’s...
Jun 03, 2022•11 min
According to the DEA , fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. While some might be aware of fentanyl's increasing prevalence—it is often found alongside heroine either to increase potency or disguise the drug—many are still anywhere of the substance and its extreme risks. On today's episode, Dr. Liz is joined by Danyell Collins-Facteau, Licensed Program Supervisor, and Kristen Martin, Certified Prevention Specialist, from Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral He...
Jun 01, 2022•10 min
Kids can be challenging and frustrating to deal with sometimes. But there are ways to make non-compliance less frequent! On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, Dr. Liz explains three ways to get your kids to comply (without cracking the whip!). For more information on Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick, visit her website: evolvecounselingaz.com Connect with Dr. Fedrick on Instagram: @drelizabethfedrick Watch the video interview on our Facebook Page Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Leave...
May 25, 2022•6 min
Anxiety is a fairly normal and healthy emotion. When someone often experiences elevated levels of anxiety on a frequent basis, that is when it can become a disorder. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is defined as a mental illness that causes repeated unwanted thoughts or sensations (obsessions) or the urge to do something over and over again (compulsions). Some people can have both obsessions and compulsions. Michael Klinkner joins Dr. Fedrick for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected t...
May 23, 2022•11 min
Erectile dysfunction, or “ED” for short, is way more common than people realize. Up to 40% of men are effected by ED by the time they hit 40! Bridgeside Medical Clinic offers a non-invasive approach to treating erectile dysfunction, without having to have surgery, get injections OR take pills! Andrew Rinehart joins us to explain more. Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Andrew: • Hear about Andrew’s role at Bridgeside • Learn what exactly erectile dysfunction is, and how it effects people • Find ...
May 18, 2022•10 min
Somatic Therapy/Encanto Encanto is the newest Disney movie that has taken the world by storm. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected- Dr. Liz talks to Yolanda Renteria. Yolanda is a trauma therapist who has gone viral on TikTok, for giving her (psychological) take on all of the characters from Encanto! Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Yolanda: • Hear about Yolanda’s background in the mental health field • Learn about Somatic Therapy • Find out how a typical session of Somatic Therapy goes...
May 16, 2022•11 min
In a society where being busy is sometimes taken as a badge of honor, it’s really easy to find it hard to say “no”! But there is a fine line between busy, burned out and exhausted- and the lines between all of the aforementioned tend to get muddy on a frequent basis. In this day and age, having a coach on your side can be really helpful! On today’s episode of Calm, Cool and Connected- Dr. Fedrick is joined by Annalie Howling. She is going to help explain why having a coach on your side is so hel...
May 11, 2022•11 min
The month of May is Mental Health Awareness month. It is an important opportunity to raise awareness about mental health ailments. It’s the perfect time to educate the public, fight the stigma surrounding mental health, and have open conversations about how important mental health is. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, Dr. Fedrick is joined by Melanie Chaplin and Jeffrey Cook. They are both prevention specialists at Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare, and they are going to tal...
May 09, 2022•9 min
Most of us will never know what it’s like to have our lives, let alone love lives, aired for millions to see on television. The impact of this on a person’s mental health can be monumental. Joining Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected is Clayton Echard, from ABC’s most recent season of “The Bachelor.” Key Takeaways from Liz’s chat with Clayton: • Hear how Clayton would describe himself, outside of The Bachelor • Learn how the whole process of The Bachelor effected Clayton’s me...
May 04, 2022•21 min
In our culture of “busy,” it’s not surprising that it’s almost a badge of honor to be so busy that you’re stressed out constantly! Joining Dr. Liz today is Krystal Jackson, a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is going to walk us through “ease,” and how to incorporate it into our lives. Key Takeaways from Liz’s talk with Krystal: • Hear about Krystal’s background • Learn how Krystal describes “ease” in work and in life • Find out how Krystal goes about working with her clients • Discover some ...
May 02, 2022•11 min
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, better known as “POTS”, isn’t a visible or life threatening condition. What POTS is- is mentally, physically, and emotionally draining. Joining Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected is Doctor Cathy L. Pederson. She is the President and founder of Standing Up To Pots. Joining Dr. Pederson is Jill Brook, MA, POTS researcher and nutritionist. Key Takeaways from Liz’s talk with Jill and Cathy: • Learn what POTS is • Hear how POTS symptoms ...
Apr 27, 2022•11 min
Have you ever found yourself with anxiety on a Sunday, looking at the work week ahead? You are not alone!! A lot of people deal with “Sunday scaries” instead of “Sunday fundays”. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected- Dr. Fedrick teaches us what exploration is, and why it is so important! Key Takeaways from Liz: • Hear what exploration is • Learn why Exploration helps to alleviate work week anxiety • Discover some ways to “explore” • Find out why exploration is beneficial to us mentally Al...
Apr 25, 2022•6 min
According to the Mayo Clinic, a migraine is defined as “a headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. It's often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine attacks can last for hours to days, and the pain can be so severe that it interferes with your daily activities.” Migraines don’t just impact someone’s physical health, they take a mental health toll as well. Joining Dr. Fedrick for this epis...
Apr 20, 2022•10 min
Approximately 55% of Americans suffer from driving anxiety. This anxiety can manifest in a variety of ways, leaving some sufferers unable to drive at all. Dr. David Shanley, a psychologist specializing in anxiety and OCD, talks with Dr. Liz about his work with those suffering with anxiety and common practices in treating driving anxiety. Key Takeaways from Liz's chat with Dr. Shanley: • Learn about Dr. Shanley's background and treatment modalities • Hear what driving anxiety really is • Discover...
Apr 18, 2022•11 min
What does it mean to “take your life to the next level”? Dr. Liz had the pleasure of being on Raf Garay’s podcast, and on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected he is returning the favor. Key Takeaways from Liz's chat with Raf: • Hear about Raf’s background and story • Learn what Raf means when he says he’s “working on his mind” • Find out why procrastination happens • Discover tools to battle procrastination • Hear how learning how to frame experiences is a useful tool in life All of this and...
Apr 15, 2022•11 min
The importance of suicide awareness can not be exaggerated. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and it leaves loved ones with more questions than answers. Joining us on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected is Catherine Smith. She is Miss Darlington, and she is a suicide prevention advocate. Key Takeaways from Liz's chat with Catherine: • Hear Catherine’s background, and about the Miss Darlington pageant • Learn why she became a suicide prevention advocate • Fi...
Apr 13, 2022•10 min
The process of becoming sober is a very individual experience. Rachel Hechtman is a mental health advocate and founder of "Sober in Central Park," and she joins Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to share her experience with sobriety. Key Takeaways from Liz's chat with Rachel: • Hear about Rachel’s story • Learn about Rachel’s relationship with alcohol prior to getting sober • Find out factors that lead to the unhealthy relationship with alcohol • Discover Rachel’s pivotal m...
Apr 11, 2022•11 min
Lately, the topic of mental health is being discussed more frequently, and it is way more widely acceptable too. Joining us today is Rosemary Pantaleo. She is the host of the Living With My Brain podcast. She is diagnosed with both Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Major Depression, and she talks about her life on her podcast. Key Takeaways from Dr. Fedrick’s chat with Rosemary: • Hear about Rosemary’s story and how she decided to start her podcast • Learn what it’s like to live with anxiety and ...
Apr 08, 2022•11 min
Statistics indicate that marijuana is the most commonly used illegal substance in the United States. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected- our friends Danyell Collins-Facteau and Jeffrey Cook from Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare join us to talk about marijuana as it pertains to mental health. Key Takeaways from Dr. Fedrick’s chat with Danyell & Jeffrey: • Hear about some of the risk factors associated with marijuana • Learn about how the potency of marijuana has changed ov...
Apr 06, 2022•10 min
Managing the Fear of Rejection The fear of rejection is a powerful fear that often impacts many different areas of our lives. It is really common, but it can be a major roadblock to taking risks and achieving personal goals. So, what can we do to fix it? On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected- join Dr. Liz as she explains several ways to manage the fear of rejection. For more information on Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick, visit her website: evolvecounselingaz.com Connect with Dr. Fedrick on Instagra...
Apr 04, 2022•4 min
Anger Management’s Role in the Will Smith/ Chris Rock Fiasco As humans, we all experience a wide range in emotions. Happiness, sadness, excitement and anger to name a few. It’s all a part of a normal human experience! It becomes an issue when anger can no longer be regulated. Here to dive into anger management and the Will Smith debacle with Chris Rock during the Academy Awards is Beverly Hills psychologist Dr. Greg Cason. Key Takeaways from Dr. Fedrick’s chat with Dr. Greg: Hear about Dr. Cason...
Apr 01, 2022•10 min
EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR for short, is defined as a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. Kelly O’Horo joins Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to talk about EMDR, and the profound benefits of this type of therapy. Key Takeaways from Dr. Fedrick’s one-on-one with Kelly: • Hear about Kelly’s background and her work with EMDR in the mental health ...
Mar 30, 2022•10 min
#TiredAsAMother (Therapy for Moms) According to a study conducted in 2021, 16% of moms reported being in a constant state of burnout. Being a mom is inherently one of the toughest jobs there is- and add a pandemic which caused moms to also have to be teachers? A recipe for disaster. Joining Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected is Erin Spahr. Erin is a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist, and she is here to dive into the stress and anxiety that is motherhood. Key Takeaw...
Mar 28, 2022•10 min
Dream Work Dreams are a fascinating topic which have been debated about for centuries. Joining Calm, Cool and Connected today is Scott Menasco. Scott is a Doctor of Philosophy in Transformative Studies, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Key Takeaways from Dr. Fedrick’s one-on-one with Scott: • Hear about Scott’s background and his current role in the mental health field • Learn what the purpose of dreams is • Discover what it means when it is said that “dreams illuminate inner confli...
Mar 25, 2022•11 min
InterGifted Coaching Intellectual giftedness is the term used to describe a person with an intellectual ability which is significantly higher than average. Only five percent of the population falls into this category. On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected- Dr. Liz is joined by Jennifer Harvey Sallin. She is the founder of InterGifted- an organization by people and for people who are intellectually gifted. Key Takeaways from Dr. Fedrick’s one-on-one with Jennifer: • Hear about the work that...
Mar 23, 2022•11 min
Making Peace With the Past It happens to everyone- we all wonder how things might have gone if we did something differently. The “ifs,” “ands” and “buts” can drive us a little crazy! On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected- Dr. Liz gives us some easy ways to let go and make peace with the past. All of this and more, on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected. For more information on Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick, visit her website: evolvecounselingaz.com Connect with Dr. Fedrick on Instagram: @drel...
Mar 21, 2022•5 min
Sleep Paralysis Sleep paralysis is defined as a feeling of being conscious, but unable to move. The episodes can vary in duration, but what remains consistent are the fear and anxiety associated with sleep paralysis. Simran Parekh joins Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to dive into the frightening topic. Key Takeaways from Dr. Fedrick’s one-on-one with Simran: • Hear about Simran’s background in the mental health field • Find out what sleep paralysis actually is • Learn wh...
Mar 18, 2022•11 min
Latina and Bilingual Therapy Research over the last few years says that only ten percent of mental health providers can provide sessions in a language other than English. Even fewer of those providers speak Spanish. Kaelly Arellano joins Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected to dive into this topic. Key Takeaways from Dr. Fedrick’s one-on-one with Kaelly: • Hear about Kaelly’s background in the field • Learn how and why K&B Therapy was founded • Find out about the language ...
Mar 16, 2022•10 min
Revisiting Working Through Self-Sabotage with Tyson Derksen (Originally aired 1/10/22) Here at Calm, Cool, and Connected, every so often we love to revisit episodes that have been particularly transformative. Enjoy this retrospective episode on navigating and avoiding self-sabotage. All journeys of self-improve and transformation are bound to hit some snags. It's easy to fall into the trap of self-sabotage and walk back any progress you've made. So how do you work through the inevitable setbacks...
Mar 14, 2022•11 min
