Calming The Chaos

Does your life sometimes feel unbearable? If so, then you can listen and learn from Tom Cronin, who is a writer, film producer, and motivational speaker. Tom has developed a meditation method that helped him rise out of his own chaos of misery, anxiety, depression, addiction and agoraphobia. We highlight parts of his film called “The Portal,” while Tom comments on how his meditation techniques can help people when their lives are out of balance, or when they struggle with accidents, stress and PTSD. Watch on YouTube at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoCh_pFp9II&t=7s

What to do When Life Feels Awful | Tom Cronin What to do when Life Feels Awful |Interview with Tom CroninPeople come into my therapy office all the time saying they are anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, a...

There's been a lot of chaos in our world just within the last month or so. I thought I would break it down and also offer a skill we can all use to calm any chaos we might have. Thanks for listening, and take care out there!

Chaos is Rising in the USA | What can we do? There have been so many chaotic events in the last couple of months, I am seriously overwhelmed!I thought I needed to talk about these events, and give you ...

Here's a 5-step way for you to manage chaos in your life and cope with overwhelm!

5 Steps to Calming Chaos | Let's go to Tracy's Yard The word “Chaos” and “Chaotic” are words that seem to be floating around more and more as time goes on. But I was talking chaos back in 2019, before the Pand...

For the final episode of Season 5, Helen Sernett talks about the remedies she has used to conquer insomnia, improve her energy, and calm her physical and emotional chaos. Helen is a self-proclaimed Sleep Evangelist, and has helped many people calm their insomnia by using “Sleep Lists.” Helen’s interview is timely because Tracy will also be talking about putting Calming the Chaos Podcast down for a nap, and about the future plans for the podcast.

Watch on YouTube at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNxVb56pxUU&t=288s

Get Better Sleep! | Insomnia Causes Chaos Get Better Sleep! Insomnia Causes Chaos. |Interview with Helen SernettToday, for the final episode of Season 5, Helen Sernett talks about the remedies she ha...

If you are feeling overwhelmed, it might be because of too much sensory input, or “sensory overload.” Fortunately, Dr. Rebecca Jackson is here to give us examples of sensory input, help us understand sensory overload, and suggest some ways we can calm the chaos of sensory overload. Dr. Jackson is a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist and Author of the book “Back on Track,” which is a practical guide to help people of all ages thrive in this age of sensory overload.
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Sensory Input and Chaos Sensory Input and Chaos - Interview with Dr. Rebecca JacksonToday, our guest is Dr. Rebecca Jackson, a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist and Author of the...

Most people have Easter Bunnies, but we have "Louie The Easter Cat!" Check him out here, and Happy Easter everyone! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/R-AOjgZMqpU

If you’ve struggled with a mental health condition such as anxiety, depression, overwhelm, anger, or ADHD, our guest Dominika Staniewicz can introduce you to brain-based treatments such as Neuroencoding, Brain Coaching and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help you find a better quality of life. Dominika is one of the few Elite Neuroencoding specialists in the world, and is also a Licensed Brain Coach, and treats mental and emotional issues using a mixture of science, neuroscience and psychology.
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Calming the Chaotic Brain | Interview with Dominika Staniewicz Calming the Chaotic Brain - Interview with Dominika StaniewiczToday, our guest is Dominika Staniewicz, one of the few Elite Neuroencoding specialists in the ...

Have you ever wondered why people struggle with Eating Disorders? This video addresses this question. Check it out here at

Why Do People Develop Eating Disorders? | Jennifer Lombardi and Freddie Flintoff Eating Disorders Awareness Week – Gone, Yet Not Forgotten. Let’s Keep Awareness Alive Throughout the Year!Tracy reacts to two short videos about people who s...

Are you a shy or introverted person and find it difficult to date, either online or in person? If so, then Jon Pethke has developed a Dating App called CoyAmore that can help you meet people in a safe and structured environment.
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Dating App for Introverts and Shy People | With John Pethke Dating Help for Shy and Introverted People - Interview with Jon PethkeToday, our guest is Jon Pethke, a United States Air Force Veteran out of Appleton, Wisc...

For those of you who are interested in a legal and a mental health perspective of the Jennifer / Ethan / James Crumbley cases, I will be talking LIVE with my friend Tim from tomorrow, Friday, 2/23/24 at 1pm PST to discuss all things Crumbley! Check it out LIVE at

Everything is Political #003 | Lawst in Law ft @CalmingTheChaos Today Tim hosts frequent guest, as we discuss the politics and issues around the Jennifer Crumbley verdict out of Michigan.Topics include: S...

For everyone who is interested in the Jennifer Crumbley case and guilty verdict, I did a short (16 minute) YouTube livestream on my lunch hour on Wednesday, 2/7/24 rendering my opinions on what we can learn, and what can we expect going forward because of the outcome of this trial. Check it out here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESdif08fJuc&t=925s .



Take care!

What Have We Learned? | Jennifer Crumbley Trial and Guilty Verdict I am going to briefly describe the top 10 mental health themes of the Jennifer Crumbley trial and guilty verdict, and ask the question: What Happens Next?Sco...

Have you ever wondered what the truth is about Tourette's disorder? If so, you may want to watch this interview with Kristof Morrow, who explains how he struggles with Tourette's, OCD, ADHD and past trauma. And...he's written award winning books! Watch on YouTube at

Ticked Off | Surviving the Chaos of Tourette's Disorder with Kristof Morrow Ticked off! | Surviving the Chaos of Tourettes Disorder with Kristof MorrowTourettes Disorder is one of the most challenging and debilitating mental health a...

Daniel Packard talks about his permanent solution to anxiety…without using all the traditional coping skills, tools and techniques that therapists use.
Watch on YouTube at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UABJpI12LtA

Solving Anxiety Permanently? | Daniel Packard A Permanent Solution to Anxiety? | Daniel Packard One of the most common mental health conditions I see as a Therapist in private practice is Anxiety. Whethe...

Well this was a timely topic! In this episode of Calming The Chaos Podcast, I interview Licensed Clinical Social Worker Nicole Christina, who discusses the chaos within women who have Eating Disorders in midlife. Nicole has worked for over 30 years with individuals who struggle with Eating Disorders, and she has a podcast called “Zestful Aging.” Nicole offers some tools and resources for Eating Disorder prevention and recovery, and even includes some tips for managing eating during the upcoming holiday season!

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An Elegant Solution or a Backstabbing Friend? | Eating Disorders in Midlife with Nicole Christina An Elegant Solution or a Backstabbing Friend? | Exploring Eating Disorders in Midlife with Nicole Christina, LCSW Eating Disorders are mental health conditio...

If you or someone you know has been affected by domestic violence and has a pet, then listen to this interview I did with Orazie Cook, the CEO and President of Praline’s Backyard Foundation. Her mission is centered around providing safe and temporary housing for the pets of domestic violence survivors during their transition. What a wonderful foundation! Thank you Orazie for this interview.

The Chaos of Pets and Domestic Violence | Interview with Orazie Cook Safe Havens: Protecting Pets from the Chaos of Domestic Violence Interview with Orazie Cook – Founder of Praline’s CornerOrazie Cook is the CEO and President...

If you would like to explore how cooking can calm your anxiety and reduce the chaos in your life, then join us for a talk with Kristin Tand, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Portland, Oregon. Kristin is passionate about helping overwhelmed adults slow down the hustle for perfection and start nourishing themselves in the kitchen. Kristin teaches tips and tricks to get out of your head and into your body, using cooking as a vehicle for living a richer life--while also taking the intimidation factor out of how to cook.



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Calm the Chaos with Cooking? | Cooking with Kristin Title: Calm your Chaos with Cooking with Kristin Tand• Kristin Tand Introduction Kristin Tand is a mental health counselor who also loves to cook. She is pas...

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Probably the last podcast season, but I'm hoping it will be a wild one! Check this one out on relationships, and I'll look forward to hearing your comments. Take care in the meantime.

Release Anger and Find True Love | Paul Zolman Title: Release Your Anger and Find True LoveIntroduction:• Paul Zolman introduction• Briefly discuss the problem of anger – why are we so angry?• Why is mana...

This episode of Calming the Chaos Podcast features Amelia Meacham, who is a Senior at The University of Puget Sound in Washington State. Amelia has a Psychology Major and a Religious Studies minor, she’ll be graduating this May with her Bachelor of Arts Degree. Amelia has also been doing a practicum at my counseling practice since January of 2023. In this episode, Amelia talks about weight biases we all can have, and how a Health at Every Size (HAES)© approach can help people who struggle with Eating Disorders experience lasting change.

Learn more by watching the interview on YouTube at https://youtu.be/wOUF-MXunnQ

Transcending Weight Bias | Interview with Amelia Meacham Transcending Weight Bias and Treating Eating Disorders using a Health at Every Size Model – Interview with Amelia MeachamDid you know that Eating Disorders a...

Charles Smith has survived many chaotic life events such as death, being an orphan, experiencing homelessness, PTSD, Depression, several dog attacks, and more. He talks with Tracy on Calming the Chaos Podcast about how he survived, talks about his survival tools and techniques and about a series of books he has written to help people survive difficult life experiences. Learn more by watching the interview on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ri1rgSm_MA&t=87s

Surviving Chaos | Interview with Charles Smith Surviving Chaos - Interview with Charles SmithAre you interested in having a better quality of life, and yet aren’t ready to see a psychotherapist? If so, jo...

Have you heard that there is a mental health crisis in America, especially amongst our young people? And if so, then what can we do about it? Join me (Tracy Kenela) a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State as I talk about the mental health crisis in America, and try to develop some simple ways to calm the mental health chaos in our youth today.

Mental Health Crisis in America | Youth in Chaos Mental Health Crisis in America -Youth in ChaosHave you heard that there is a mental health crisis in America, especially amongst our young people? And if ...

Here is a link to the short version where I talk about how playing D & D can help you learn lessons about mental health: https://youtu.be/doYerlZEd14 Mark Steacy Tim Steacy Scott Steacy Katie Lear

Dungeons and Dragons | Mental Health Lessons From Playing~ Our Dungeons and Dragons Livestream yesterday had a lot of lessons about how to calm the chaos. Watch here to see a short version and learn the lessons! ...

Are you interested in learning about common problems in relationships and how to resolve them? If so, join us for a talk with Dr. Mahsa Hajat-Khoshniyat, who has her PhD in Social work and is also a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Southern California. Dr. Mahsa and I offer our stories of some of the more common relationship problems we see in our counseling offices.


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Relationships in Chaos | Interview with Dr. Mahsa Relationships in Chaos– Interview with Dr. Mahsa Hajat-KhoshniyatAre you interested in learning about common problems in relationships and how to resolve the...

If you are a Mental Health Counselor and want to know how I started my private counseling practice, check out Lisa Mustard's interview of me about how I did it

And you can do it too!

Lessons Learned: A Seasoned Therapist Shares Private Practice Growth Tips with Tracy Kenela, LMHC This is episode 3 in my series of interviews with therapists who are all in private practice. The goal of this series is to share how they all built their pr...

Are you a male who has acted violently toward another male, or has been the recipient of violence from a male? If so, join us for a talk with Brad Mewhort, who has a mission to prevent male-on-male violence and end physical bullying. He has also written a book called “The Peaceful Man: Heal within Yourself the Personal Effects and Historic Patterns of Male-on-Male Violence.”





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Man Vs. Man - Male on Male Violence with Brad Mewhort Man vs. Man – Coping with male-on-male violence with Brad MewhortAre you a male who has acted violently toward another male, or has been the recipient of vio...