Cultivate Calmness Podcast: Find Your Calm, Cultivate Your Mind

In this episode of the Cultivate Calmness Podcast, we focus on National Children's Grief Awareness Day and the importance of recognizing and supporting children who are grieving. Host Kaela Vance shares personal insights and professional advice on understanding how children experience grief differently than adults and the unique ways they may express their emotions. With the holidays approaching, this episode also explores practical strategies for helping kids navigate big feelings during emotionally challenging times, offering guidance for parents, caregivers, and educators to provide a safe and nurturing space for children to process their loss.

In this episode of the Cultivating Calmness Podcast, we’re diving into the often-stressful dynamics of holiday gatherings with family and friends. As the season approaches, many of us feel both excitement and anxiety about seeing loved ones, especially when difficult relationships or unresolved conflicts come into play. Join Kaela as we discuss practical strategies for setting boundaries that protect your peace and well-being. Whether you’re navigating conflicting family traditions, managing expectations, or dealing with challenging conversations, we’ll explore tips for preparing yourself mentally and emotionally, so you can approach the holidays with confidence, calm, and a renewed sense of joy.

In this episode of the Cultivate Calmness Podcast, Kaela Vance dives into the importance of Children’s Grief Awareness Month, highlighting the unique challenges that children face when dealing with loss. She explores the untold stories and hidden emotions that children often experience in silence, especially when grieving a parent, sibling, or other loved one. Kaela shares insights on how grief affects young minds and hearts differently, offering compassionate advice on how families, friends, and educators can better support grieving children. Whether you’re a parent, a mental health professional, or simply someone looking to understand children’s grief, this episode provides valuable tools for creating a nurturing environment for young people navigating loss. Join Kaela as she sheds light on the power of connection and understanding for children facing the difficult journey of grief.

In this episode of the Cultivate Calmness Podcast, join host Kaela Vance as she dives into navigating the upcoming election season with resilience and self-care. With Halloween tomorrow and Election Day just around the corner, Kaela explores the heightened emotions and stress that can accompany such events, especially in today’s divisive climate. She offers practical strategies for setting healthy boundaries, maintaining mental well-being, and staying grounded, even when faced with differing perspectives from friends, family, and colleagues. Tune in to learn ways to cope with Election Day outcomes and embrace kindness, respect, and peace of mind during this intense season.

In this episode of the Cultivate Calmness Podcast, host Kaela Vance delves into the significance of OCD Awareness Month, shedding light on some of the lesser-known and often taboo themes that individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) may experience. Kaela explains the basics of OCD, differentiating between obsessions and compulsions, and emphasizes how these intrusive thoughts can cause significant distress, particularly when they involve topics that are difficult to discuss openly. Whether you're a mental health professional, family member, or someone looking to understand OCD better, this episode offers valuable insights into the complexities of the disorder and provides an overview of treatment options like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy. Tune in to learn more about how to support those dealing with OCD and explore some of the hidden challenges they may face.

In this episode of the Cultivating Calmness Podcast, host Kaela Vance dives into the world of EMDR therapy—what it is, how it works, and why it’s becoming a go-to therapeutic method for those dealing with trauma. Kaela shares her own journey with EMDR, from training to using it in her practice with clients, highlighting its powerful effects on healing trauma and reshaping negative core beliefs. She explains how EMDR can help reduce the intensity of painful memories and discusses the science behind it, breaking down how the brain processes and heals through this technique. Whether you’re curious about EMDR or considering it for yourself, this episode offers a thoughtful and informative introduction to a transformative therapy.

In this episode of the Cultivate Calmness Podcast, Kaela Vance shares her personal experience of how Google suspended her business profile and the growing issue of censorship faced by holistic and wellness practices. Kaela discusses how non-mainstream, natural approaches to healthcare often trigger platform restrictions, limiting reach and visibility for businesses like her own, Teal Saguaro Wellness. She dives into the challenges of navigating these roadblocks while staying true to her mission of promoting natural, holistic healing and encourages listeners to support holistic providers in overcoming these obstacles.

In this episode of the Cultivate Calmness Podcast, host Kaela Vance discusses the transition into fall and shares valuable insights on how seasonal changes, especially the shift to shorter days and less sunlight, can impact mood and well-being. Kaela offers practical tips to prepare for the darker months ahead, including the importance of sunlight exposure, supplements like Vitamin D, and maintaining a healthy routine of exercise and nutrition. Tune in for helpful strategies to manage your mood as the days get shorter and winter approaches!

In this episode of the Cultivate Calmness Podcast, host Kaela Vance dives into the complexities of narcissism, challenging common misconceptions and exploring its traits as outlined in the DSM. She discusses the spectrum of narcissistic behaviors, distinguishing between traits and the full diagnosis of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and reflects on how personal experiences and environmental factors play a role in shaping these behaviors. With insights from her upcoming mental health professionals’ luncheon featuring a guest speaker on narcissism, Kaela emphasizes the importance of understanding and recognizing these traits in ourselves and others, encouraging listeners to engage in a thoughtful dialogue about this often-misunderstood personality trait.

In this episode, Kaela Vance reflects on the events of September 11th, 2001, exploring the profound collective grief, trauma, and patriotism that arose from that day. She shares personal memories of where she was on 9/11 and how the tragedy impacted her emotionally, drawing connections between national loss and individual experiences of grief. Kaela also discusses how significant events, even those we don’t witness first-hand, can affect us deeply, and the importance of addressing and processing these feelings. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion on remembrance, healing, and shared human experience.