Calming the Chaos

Tracy Kenela

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.

  1. What can I do with my Life? - Justin Shaw is the Sourcerer

    13 AGO

    What can I do with my Life? - Justin Shaw is the Sourcerer

    “What do I want to do with my life?” – Sourcery 101 with Justin Shaw Author Justin Shaw describes himself as “A little bit Deepak and a little bit Tupac.” Justin is a former stand-up comedian with an inspiring story of overcoming trauma, emotional / mental issues and heavy drug addiction using a system he developed called Sourcery, which uses source energy to heal trauma and manifest a thriving new life. Now, he teaches these concepts to others using his book “Sourcery 101: 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation of Consciousness.” Timestamps: 5:00: Justin tells his story 11:55 Sedona and the development of Sourcery “It all, like a beautiful mind, came to me in pieces.” “It’s all for a purpose and has meaning.” 13:05: Tracy chimes in about family of origin and Sedona 14:05: In Sedona, Justin asks the vortexes in Sedona, “What do I do with my life?” 16:10 Justin’s “Dumpster Fire” and explaining “The Shadow was driving my car.” Using mind, body and spirit to heal 18:29: “What made the body heals the body.” Trauma and Calming the Chaos 19:18: Western Medicine vs. Eastern Medicine (discussion with Justin and Tracy) “You do want therapy…with the right therapist.” “The easiest way to give away your power is by thinking you don’t have any.” 23:28: The Sourcery method and how Justin reconciled his new found spirituality with Christianity at the point where he lost his mother “Fear is the number one way to control people” “I had this true religious experience when I dropped my religion.” 29:00: “I’m not even confident of MY salvation!” Christianity and stepping outside of it into a whole new world 30:33: Tracy explains the difference between rigidity and flexibility, and the advantages of gaining psychological flexibility in mental health 31:27: Justin goes more into what Sourcery is “Spirituality unites….religion divides. Spirituality is found…religion is taught.” “When you replace panic with love, you find bliss.” 33:35: Justin’s near life experience. “If more people had them, we’d have less chaos.” 34:34: Tracy: Is love, joy and bliss the medicine we need? The answer to calm the chaos? 35:19: Justin: “Attack the situation with love, and peace will follow.” 37:09: Justin “I’m trying to make this the last time.” Tracy “Oh my gosh, that’s what I’ve been saying for years!” 38:33 The 13 Rungs of Sourcery as compared to the 12 steps of AA “A bird has a better perspective of things than a worm.” 40:35: Tracy introduces Justin’s book: “Sourcery 101 13 Rungs 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation of Consciousness.” 42:39: Will Justin become a Shaman? Will Tracy become a Shaman or an Astrologer? Stay tuned! 44:24: The fool and Tracy – “You can learn from your shadows.” 46:02: Justin: The first rung is the shadow. “Healing trauma should be fun, too.” References to M&M, (Marshall Mathers, the rapper) Social Media Links: Website: www.awakenthesourcerer.com You can get a free session with Justin! Instagram: @sourcerer_13 A free follow in Instagram! #mentalhealth #addiction #spirituality #healing #mindbody

    53 min
  2. Life with a Thousand Paper Cuts - Interview with Cole Grace

    28 JUL

    Life with a Thousand Paper Cuts - Interview with Cole Grace

    Life with A Thousand Paper Cuts – What PTSD Feels Like with Cole Grace June was Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) awareness month. And yes, even though it is now July, I am airing this interview with Cole Grace, who shares his story about what it feels like to have PTSD, and to recover and experience calm despite having a life going through chaos. Bio: Cole Grace had a difficult early childhood. His parents divorced when he was four years old. And although he was never physically or sexually abused, and never lost anyone tragically, he didn't think he had childhood trauma. Cole joined the Army National Guard and went to Iraq as a combat engineer responsible for IED route clearance and convoy security in 2005. He was attached to multiple units and low ranking because he got in trouble for smoking weed. So he got the worst of the worst jobs. Through this, Cole repressed his emotions in the moment, but later realized he had trauma from his childhood and his combat experience. Cole went back to school and ended up getting a high paying job for the government in 2012. He thought that meant that he was healed from the stomach episodes he suffered from while in Iraq, some of which led him to go to the emergency room after returning to the United States in 2006. When he worked for the government in 2012, it was in the midst of the opioid crisis. So that meant when he went to the hospital, many times they wouldn't give him pain medicine anymore. So he self medicated and eventually became addicted to opiates in 2015. Cole went to rehab in 2017 and learned about childhood trauma, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and started reading self-help books and books about trauma. He started trying different healing modalities and eventually putting together the outline for the book Internal to External - Calming the Chaos Within. “Your external world can change in an instant, but you can’t take away the internal things.” Timestamps 7:30 Cole tells his story 10:00 The Army / Combat Experience 14:00 Radiation Exposure in Iraq 16:20 “I just checked off this whole checklist and I still don’t feel good.” 19:10 “Unlearn your Pain and Depression” book by Howard Schubiner at https://unlearnyourpain.com/unlearn-your-pain-book/ 21:47 “The Body Keeps the Score” and “7 Habits for Highly Successful People” and other self-help books helped him connect to the subconscious 23:30 What Cole does to monitor his subconscious mind 1. Awareness and Acceptance of Unhelpful Beliefs 2. Reframing these beliefs into truthful / helpful ones 3. Embracing more positivity 4. Breathwork, affirmations and gratitude practices, personal mission statement 27:00 Tracy says to focus on what’s both truthful and helpful when reframing beliefs and doing affirmations Cole agrees…and adds, “What you say has to have the possibility of being truthful” 28:33 Tracy’s way of approaching Trauma with clients, and the benefits of addressing trauma that can benefit you in the long run 29:36 Why should we even address trauma, anyway? 31:32: “Between the stimulus and the response is a choice” Cole tells how he’s done the work, and yet still has some challenges, he deals with them “Heal Your Body” book by Louise Hay https://www.amazon.com/Heal-Your-Body-Louise-Hay/dp/9394613846 In his life, Cole had to push through a lot of fear, justifications, and excuses to publish this book. But he did it. He believes that the book is inspiring and that it gives practical ways and “tactics” to improve your quality of life without the expectation of perfection. “I do not have it all figured out, and I don't pretend to. So I believe that makes me more relatable than some other people that write on the subject of mental health and PTSD.” 39:40 Cole’s Book...

    49 min
  3. When Life Turns to Chaos - With Amy Vincze

    17 JUN

    When Life Turns to Chaos - With Amy Vincze

    Amy Vincze is our guest today on Calming the Chaos. She is an Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) coach and she and I really agree that Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or "Tapping") helps people process emotions that could be causing emotional distress or chaos. In this podcast, Amy uses EFT on me to help me process my emotions of fear and sadness at what is going on with the Los Angeles Riots / Protests. I hope you stay till the end, where you will learn new skills to manage your emotions in these chaotic times. Amy's website is www.soarwithtapping.com You can download Amy's apo called "Soar With Tapping" on iTunes, Apple and Android apps. Here are some videos Amy has that can teach you more in depth about how Emotional Freedom Technique / Tapping works https://soarwithtapping.com/eft-tappi... Take care!

    51 min
  4. Understanding Bipolar Disorder with Tyler Kania

    29 MAY

    Understanding Bipolar Disorder with Tyler Kania

    In this episode of Calming the Chaos, we’re still in the month of May, 2025, and so I am continuing to discuss the topic of Mental Health during Mental Health Awareness month. Today, I am going to talk with Tyler Kania, who is going to tell his own story about his struggle with a variety of physical and mental health conditions, including undiagnosed Bipolar disorder, suicidality, impulsivity, and two rare rugby injuries that led to many major life changes. He also describes how he was able to heal with a combination of inpatient and outpatient treatment, medication and community. Tyler has written a book called “The Maniac with No Knees,” which gives you a more in-depth look at his life, his struggles, and how he was able to find treatment for his serious physical and mental health conditions. You can purchase Tyler’s Book “The Maniac with No Knees” through Tyler’s website at www.tylerkania.com Or, on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRTPD168/?bestFormat=true&k=the%20maniac%20with%20no%20knees&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_de_k0_1_16&crid=2OSHPPQAGJVA6&sprefix=the%20maniac%20with%20 Visit Tyler on Instagram and read his one page stories, which you can read in 10-15 minutes every day at @tyler_kania Let’s keep mental health awareness going strong, and well beyond the month of May, and continue to take awareness into action! #mentalhealth #bipolardisorder #anxiety #depression

    37 min
  5. May is Mental Health Awareness Month

    27 MAY

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month

    May of 2025 is Mental Health Awareness Month! In this video, I talk about May of 2025 being Mental Health Awareness Month, and offer you some information about Mental Health Conditions, as well as a story about my own recent struggles with chaos, and resources for help. 1. Mental Health Awareness is simply being aware of a variety of mental health conditions that can affect your major life domains a. Physical Health b. Mental / Emotional Health c. Relationships d. Work / School 2. Major Mental Health Conditions include (but aren’t limited to) a. Anxiety b. Depression c. Post Traumatic Stress d. Eating Disorders 3. In 2025, Mental Health Awareness Month takes “Awareness into Action.” a. Resources for help include: i. National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) https://www.nami.org/ ii. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) https://www.samhsa.gov/ iii. National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org iv. Calming the Chaos Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@CalmingTheChaos 4. Tracy talks about how April “kicked her ass” and how she got through it 5. Two Breathing Methods 6. Self-Soothing with the 5 Senses 7. Tracy’s SMART Method of coping a. S = Stay Present and move slowly b. M = Manage Emotions (breathe) c. A = Assess and Approach each situation individually. d. R = Resources for help e. T = Time for Self-Care

    20 min
  6. The Chaos of Chronic Pain

    7 ABR

    The Chaos of Chronic Pain

    Calming the Chaos Podcast Guest: Jeff Patterson The Yielding Warrior Jeff Patterson helps people build an evolving life practice using the meditative arts to help with a variety of chaotic life issues. In this podcast interview, we talk about specifically about managing the chaos of having chronic pain in your life. Our Podcast includes the following: Incorporating the Meditative Arts can help: • Stress • Physical and emotional pain • Relationship issues Approaches: 1. Athletic Approach 2. Therapeutic Approach 3. Medical 0 Chinese Medicine Approach 4. Philosophical and Virtues Approach 5. Spiritual Approach Meditation is meant to be a way of life as a Preventative / Resilience approach Timestamp 7:07 – Clip #1. From the short movie “Struggling to be me with Chronic Pain” You can see the full video at • 'Struggling to be me with chronic pain' (About 10 minutes long) Jeff’s tips about her mindset, and that negative thoughts can prevent people from moving forward through chronic pain Tips: 1. Build a life practice around the meditative arts 2. Tune into your body – understand it, notice it and learn to regulate the body when it is out of balance 3. Regulate your breath, using yoga practices and to adjust your physiology 4. Regulate your mind. “I can’t quiet my mind.” These practices help you gain focus from distractions 15:25 Story about the monks, girl and the puddle 16:58: How to regulate and circulate your energy 19:36: Understand range of motion – don’t worsen your body, do positive movement consistently and daily 20:50 3 Things to think about 1. What do I want to get from the practice? What is my goal? Why do I want to get better? Motivators. Mindset shift from “something I have to do” to “something I want to do to get the most out of life 2. What benefits can I reap from doing the practices consistently 3. Find a guide to help you navigate the chaos 24:57: The Academy Information. In person, online, website, links and to his book “The Yielding Warrior 26:40: Free digital copy or printed copy of book Jeff has been practicing martial arts for the past 36 years and he has learned from highly skilled masters from seven countries. I’ve achieved black belt equivalency in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Eskrima, Muay Thai, Kenpō, Tai Chi, and Qigong. Jeff firmly believes in the meditative arts and their power to enhance overall life experiences. This has led Jeff to study the historical, philosophical, and health aspects of meditative arts. His mission is to share his knowledge with you after witnessing the positive and profound impact he has seen in thousands of his students. Having authored three books, created two audio courses, and produced hundreds of videos on Tai Chi and Qigong, Jeff believes he can help you achieve your goals. Jeff is on a mission to guide individuals like you to optimize your performance, heighten sensitivity and awareness, and find a calm sense of groundedness. He believes you can become a finely tuned warrior who reaches top performance in all areas of your life. Contact Jeff at: https://www.theyieldingwarrior.com/ Free Book url https://www.theyieldingwarrior.com/book FB / taichiyielding IG / theyieldingwarrior YT / @theyieldingwarrior #chronicpain #painmanagement #anxietydepressionandrelationships

    35 min
  7. Are you Stuck in Your Life? Here's some Help with Lindsey Carnick

    16 FEB

    Are you Stuck in Your Life? Here's some Help with Lindsey Carnick

    Calming the Chaos Podcast Guest: Lindsey Carnick, LCSW, MSW, MA Onward Psychological Services Lindsey works with people who are sick of settling for less than they deserve from life. People who are “Stuck” In this interview, we talk about the different ways people can feel “Stuck” in their lives, especially around this time of year…February…after our New Years Resolutions have either failed or fallen flat and we’re feeling discouraged and even hopeless. Lindsey and I are two Licensed Mental Health Counselors who talk about ways for you to get unstuck and experience joy and peace in your life. You’ll want to tune in if you’re feeling stuck with any of these issues: Projects and Social Media Living Independently from Parents Finding Love and Relationships Career, jobs, finance Chronic Pain Contact Lindsey at: https://www.onwardpsychservices.com/ #stuckinlife #findingfreedom #anxietyanddepression

    51 min
  8. Chaos and Crisis - Welcome to 2025

    3 FEB

    Chaos and Crisis - Welcome to 2025

    This is a Catch up on the Chaos that has happened in the first month of 2025, and also a flashback to one of my first podcasts in 2020 that gives some tips about how to handle chaos that are still true today. Catch up on Trump's Executive Orders (to date) Here: https://www.federalregister.gov/presidential-documents/executive-orders/donald-trump/2025 Check out Captain Steeeve, who does a great job explaining some reasons for plane crashes: https://www.youtube.com/@UCx8Thl4BbkOwslTGXzPJx0A Here is the full version of my 2020 podcast "New Years Fears" on iTunes / Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-years-fears/id1489271578?i=1000461632275 My Favorite Astrologers: Rosie Finn https://www.rosiefinn.com/ Joe Theodore https://www.youtube.com/@joetheodoreastro Rik https://www.youtube.com/@rikastrology/featured Cam White https://www.youtube.com/@camwhiteastro Ho’oponopono Practice - Listen to me teach it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuoWcyOHafQ&t=91s Radical Acceptance – Marsha Linehan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTG7YEWkJFI&list=PL_L7KEOxOeQ_gwUQX8ExtaIt3jSm8XYbK #trump #california #drone

    45 min
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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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    Tracy Kenela
  • Años de actividad
    2019 - 2025
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