The New Year is a time of renewal, vision, and, for some people, commitment to new goals. It's easy to plan and hope that the motivation will come in the new year, but how do you actually see your resolutions through?On this episode of Calm, Co

Mental Health and Curve Modeling

Dec 28th, 2022 12m 2s

A very common issue in the fashion industry and modeling world is distorted views of body image. This can make it difficult for models with curvier figures to find a place for themselves in their industry, even as it has become more "inclusive.

The Mental Health Journey of a Comedian

Dec 23rd, 2022 12m 30s

A very common misconception in the entertainment industry is that actors, singers and especially comedians are happy and in a good mental place all the time. This can be really isolating for these people, for others to always think they’re doin

Military Special Operations and K9’s

Dec 20th, 2022 20m 44s

Being in the military in today’s day and age brings with it a plethora of mental health ailments that our men and women in uniform may endure during their time in service, and also after retirement and transitioning to civilian life.Add in the

Correcting Your Child’s Problem Behavior

Dec 14th, 2022 7m 25s

Parenting is one of the hardest jobs on the planet. Kids will inevitably act out, and then the parent has to make a split-second decision as to how to react.On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected- Dr. Fedrick explains some of the most comm

The Mental Health Journey of a Military Spouse

Dec 12th, 2022 10m 42s

Relationships can be difficult to maintain, even with a “stable” day-to-day life. For military spouses, those difficulties become amplified by military life. Training, long hours, deployments, and more contribute to the magnification of relatio

The Psychology of Dating with Jacob Lucas

Dec 7th, 2022 10m 47s

At one point or another, we have all struggled or will struggle with dating. Whether you're entering the dating pool for the first time or putting yourself back out there after the end of a relationship, the dating scene can be overwhelming. Jo

How to Design a Space That Will Help Keep You Mentally Healthy

Dec 5th, 2022 10m 38s

The environments that we spend our time in can have a huge impact on our mood states, our daily functioning and our state of mind. Everything from the colors, the fixtures and even the lighting can effect how we feel about the space- as well as

Leading a Sober Life in the Public Eye

Nov 30th, 2022 11m 3s

The decision to lead a sober lifestyle is a very unique and subjective decision for each individual person. Some people may choose to be sober for their physical health, others may choose sobriety for their mental health, and some may do it for

Managing Misophonia

Nov 28th, 2022 10m 45s

Most of us are pretty aware of the almost automatic reaction or discomfort we experience when we hear noises such as nails on a chalkboard, or other loud and disruptive noises. Thankfully, most people don’t have to deal with this uncomfortable

How to Know if You're in a One-sided Relationship

Nov 23rd, 2022 5m 49s

Being in a relationship can be beautiful, or it can be really ugly. One of the more “ugly” kinds of relationships is a one-sided relationship.A one-sided relationship is where one party or the other is putting in most of the work and effort to

Cultivating Self-Awareness in Relationships

Nov 21st, 2022 12m 2s

Self-awareness is defined as “conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.” This is integral in relationships, because being self-aware also helps you to understand how our words and actions can effect the other p

Tips For Healthy Co-Parenting

Nov 16th, 2022 10m 18s

One of the most tragic aspects of divorce, is when children are involved. Often times, both parties are unable to provide quality co-parenting due to extreme emotions.Joining Dr. Fedrick for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected is Leslie Ho

Navigating Seasonal Blues

Nov 14th, 2022 5m 8s

While the holiday season represents a time of joy for many it can also bring about additional stress, sadness, and mental distress for others. This circumstantial and seasonal depression is often referred to "seasonal blues" or "S.A.D.," Season

Staying Physically Healthy to be Mentally Fit During the Holidays

Nov 9th, 2022 10m 47s

When people talk about being healthy, generally they mean physical health. But the human body actually functions better when our physical health AND our mental health are both in harmony.Joining Dr. Fedrick for this episode of Calm, Cool and Co

Repairing Your Relationship After Conflict

Nov 7th, 2022 5m 6s

Conflict is inevitable in all relationships. As humans we are all so different from one another, that it is normal and honestly expected to disagree sometimes!On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected- Dr. Fedrick walks us through how to fix

Using the Power of Resilience to Get Your Shine

Nov 2nd, 2022 11m 7s

Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. It’s a person’s capacity to overcome the ramifications of traumatic events.Joining Dr. Liz for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected is AJ Sarcione.Key Takeaways fro

Financial Wealth and Mental Health

Oct 31st, 2022 10m 59s

The brain is wired for pleasure-seeking activities, and for some people- this means shopping. Sometimes the spending can become an actual problem, and create huge issues in a person’s life.Joining Dr. Fedrick for this episode of Calm, Cool and

The Truth Behind Lie Detection

Oct 26th, 2022 10m 34s

Whether or not people like to admit it, we all lie at some point in time. Whether it be a little white lie or a major lie- lies are just a fact of life.Joining Dr. Fedrick for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected is Aldert Vrij. He is a Doc

Overcoming Stigma in Men's Mental Health

Oct 24th, 2022 10m 22s

While mental health in general is a taboo topic, the societal messaging around men’s mental health is even more troubling.Joining Dr. Fedrick on this episode is John Eli. He is a life coach with a Masters of Science in Psychology.Key Takeaways

Seven Effective Ways to Receive Feedback

Oct 19th, 2022 6m 6s

On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, Dr. Fedrick walks us through how to effectively increase awareness when receiving feedback.For more information on Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick, visit her website: evolvecounselingaz.comConnect with Dr. Fed

Seven Effective Ways to Provide Feedback

Oct 17th, 2022 5m 23s

On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, Dr. Fedrick walks us through how to effectively provide feedback, in a manner that won’t break a loved ones’ sense of safety and trust.For more information on Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick, visit her website

Self Care with the Harmonic Egg

Oct 12th, 2022 10m 27s

In our society of busy, self-care is often put on the back burner. This presents a problem, when it is of utmost important to both our physical and mental health.There are so many ways to practice self-care that there really is something that e

Investing in Our Youth with the YMCA of South Hampton Roads

Oct 10th, 2022 11m 11s

The YMCA is focused on investing in our youth, in order to create a better future for us all.Joining Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected are Caleb Cooper and Sarah Baker from the YMCA of South Hampton Roads. They are going t

Transforming Fear to Confidence In Any Stage of Life

Oct 5th, 2022 11m 24s

One of the biggest barriers that we as humans will face in our lives, is the power of fear. Fear is defined as an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.Joining Dr. Fedr