The Calming Ground Podcast

By Elizabeth Mintun

This podcast offers a space for busy people to go to for inspiration, wisdom, to learn from one another's struggles and transformations, as well as to receive actionable steps to relax, gain confidenc... more

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The podcast currently has 145 episodes available.

The Calming Ground Podcast episodes:

March 20, 202425 - Listening to Our Bodies: An Interview with Therapist Allison Bruce
Have you ever struggled with tuning into the wisdom of your own inner voice?
In this episode, psychotherapist Allison Bruce talks about the importance of listening to the wisdom of our bodies. Allison talks about the “demand culture” that we live in that is focused more on achieving and producing rather than the quality of our “be-ing”. She talks about the importance of staying with the process of noticing how we experience tension in our bodies and gradually leaning into easing that tension.
Key Takeaways:
The pace of the lives and society we’re living in has a significant impact on our ability to connect with ourselves.

When people are able to still themselves and notice their tendency to go toward distractions rather than staying present with themselves.

Sometimes it can be very important to seek professional support to help us reconnect with ourselves and navigate what might emerge in our still moments.
Resources:
https://www.allisonebruce.com/
https://www.gestaltcleveland.org/
https://emdrtherapy.com/
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35min
March 13, 202424 - Finding Your Voice: An Interview with Communication Specialist & Women's Empowerment Coach Joan Stenzler
Have you ever wanted to speak up, but never ended up finding the right words or the confidence to do it?
Joan Stenzler is a motivational speaker, communication specialist, holistic psychotherapist, and women’s empowerment coach. In this episode, Joan shares her own background and insight into when to use our voices to speak our truths, and the power of the words we choose.
Key Takeaways:
Prior to deciding your moment to speak up, it can be useful to ask yourself what are the chances that this conversation will have your desired outcome and what does that mean to you?

It can be helpful to explore what might be getting in the way of speaking your truth as a way of discerning what you are needing and wanting to say.

Often people avoid speaking their truth because they are afraid of conflict.
Resources:
www.youramazingjourney.com
Free Master Class entitled “Turn your Hesitation into Determination and Find the Courage to Speak Up: https://youramazingjourney.lpages.co/joan-stenzler-masterclass/
Free guide: “A Compassionate Woman’s Guide to Empowered Communication”: https://youramazingjourney.lpages.co/speaking-up/
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38min
March 06, 202423 - Unlocking the Secrets of Sleep with Dr. Catherine Darley
Have you ever felt the brain fog and emotional rollercoaster of sleep deprivation? In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun explores the fascinating subject of sleep with Dr. Catherine Darley.
Dr. Darley is an internationally recognized expert in the use of natural behavior and lifestyle medicine for the treatment of sleep disorders. She provides interesting information about sleep, as well as actionable advice about how to get the nourishing night’s rest your body craves.
Key Takeaways:
If you are chronically sleep deprived, you are impacting heavily your REM sleep, which impacts your memory and emotional regulation.

20-30 minutes of being outdoors in the morning daylight can help your day get started off right and eventually lead to a better night’s rest.

Certain times of day are better for napping than others - it is important to nap at times that will not negatively impact your night’s rest.
Resources:
https://naturalsleepmedicine.net/
Instagram: @skilledsleeper
https://www.skilledsleeper.com/
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31min
February 28, 202422 - Lifting Ourselves Up: Tips from Leslie Wood
In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun explores the science behind self-messaging and affirmation. She talks about the physiological and psychological benefits.
Elizabeth also interviews Leslie Wood, who was a teacher for 4 years, a school counselor for 15 years, and currently also works in a part-time private practice setting. Leslie is an online course realtor and coach helping teachers level up their skills in mental health areas. As part of her work in her career and as a parent, affirmations have been key. Leslie shares this experience and knowledge of self messaging and affirmations in this episode.
Key Takeaways:
Supportive self-messaging and affirmations and improve the functioning of your immune system and help prevent depression and anxiety.

Affirmations in key areas of life (including health, financial health, personal worth, etc.) can make a big difference in wellbeing and choices.
Resources:
Leslie Wood - YouTube
Home | Master Your Moment
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29min
February 21, 202421 - Beneath the Armor: Exploring Men’s Vulnerability With Harvey Laguerre
In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun interviews Harvey Laguerre, a stay-at-home dad and Men’s Life and Success Coach.
Harvey discusses the importance of men’s vulnerability and creating safe spaces for men to express their inner thoughts and feelings and to be supported by other men.
Key Takeaways:
Men are suffering from the lack of permission in our society to express their vulnerability and have safe spaces with other men.

Toxic masculinity deprives men of having the space to explore the full range of their emotional experience in their lives.
Resources:
www.inspiretheprize.com
https://www.instagram.com/menofzealousnature/
https://www.facebook.com/ThePrizeIsMen
https://twitter.com/MenZealous
https://anchor.fm/harvey-laguerre5
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPTXSTShP_9R0pMoovV_FjQ
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41min
February 14, 202420 - The Stories We Tell Ourselves The Power of Our Inner Voice
In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun dives into exploring the power of our inner voice (and the inner critic that often accompanies it). Elizabeth talks about the ways our inner voice can impact the way we see and experience ourselves, make our choices, and evaluate our life.
Elizabeth offers a five-step exercise to help you offer yourself compassion, understanding, a refreshing and new way to approach yourself and your life. Elizabeth encourages you to tune in and listen to the messages and stories you are telling yourself and consider how you would respond to a friend giving you that same message.
Key Takeaways:
Listening to and shaping the messages you’re giving yourself can make a tremendous impact on your experience of yourself and your life.

Elizabeth quotes Mister Rogers, who says: “Listening is where love begins: listening to ourselves and then to our neighbors.”

Noticing your thoughts and feelings is a form of practicing mindfulness, and that presence can offer ease and help you recognize more choices and possibilities.
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12min
February 07, 202419 - Building Internal Strength through Affirmation: Interview with Shari Lillico
Shari Lillico is a best-selling author, speaker, coach, and intuitive healer. In this interview, Shari talks about her journey from feeling completely lost as an empty-nester to feeling confident and filled with joy and purpose.
Specifically, in this conversation Shari shares the powerful and life-changing impact committing to noticing and connecting with 3 statements of gratitude and self-love affirmations had in her life, as well as the ways this impacts the women she coaches.

Key Takeaways:
Practicing 3 gratitude statements followed by 3 self-love statements daily can significantly transform the way people experience themselves and their lives.

Practicing gratitude and love can enhance a sense of worthiness, which offers courage and confidence to take risks and opportunities that are presented in life.

When people practice affirmation and gratitude on a regular basis, it can become easier to find pleasure and abundance in their lives.
Resources:
Website: https://www.sharilillico.com
Link to Book Fred Does it His Way: https://www.amazon.ca/Fred-Does-His-Shari-Lillico/dp/1738679012
Link to Book Women who Shine: https://www.amazon.ca/Women-Who-Shine-Shari-Lillico-ebook/dp/B09DTQ2CKJ
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26min
January 31, 202418 - Two Simple Steps to Navigate Guilt
Have you ever wished you could calm yourself down when you feel guilt come over you, but just can’t quite figure out how?
In this episode, Elizabeth offers two simple steps to begin to ease feelings of guilt when they arise. Elizabeth also explores the ways guilt can present itself and typically the reasons that feelings of guilt appear in the first place.Lastly, she suggests the possibility that guilt can actually serve as an ally, if we can understand what’s underneath it and offer ourselves permission to get our healthy needs met.
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Key Takeaways:
Unchecked guilt can lead to shame.

Curiosity can help us explore what might be the underlying issue beneath the guilt.

Underneath guilt is typically a healthy need that, if given permission for and attended to, can allow us to act with greater authenticity and integrity.
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13min
January 24, 202417 - Transforming through Connection: The Healing Power of Authentic Listening
Dr. Fred Moss is a psychiatrist, mental health advocate, keynote speaker, expert witness, author, and mental health coach. In this conversation, he normalized mental discomfort, strong emotions, and feelings of imbalance as a part of being human and emphasizes the importance of human connection as a way of navigating and regaining balance.
Dr. Fred talks about the damage that shutting people off due to differences in opinions creates in communities and in our individual lives. He suggests that what people need most deeply is to be heard and seen and to authentically listen and speak; and this is what offers true healing as a community and self realization individually.
Key Takeaways:
When we are living with guilt and/or shame, we are being our own critical assessor. Releasing guilt is something we have the gift of doing; connecting with others and being listened to compassionately can offer this release from guilt.

It can be extremely hard for people to accept that there may be nothing wrong with them and actually they are simply coping with life as best they can; having difficulty and struggling is simply part of the human experience.
Resources:
https://drfred360.com/
https://welcometohumanity.net/
https://www.facebook.com/drfredmoss/
https://instagram.com/drfredmoss/
https://www.youtube.com/@drfredmoss
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41min
January 17, 202416 - It’s Not Your Fault: Healing from Coercive Relationships
Have you or anyone you know experienced a coercive relationship? Jennifer Parker, therapist and author of the book Coercive Relationships: Find the Answers you Seek, shared her knowledge and insight with The Calming Ground Podcast.
In this episode, Jennifer offers a deeper understanding of coercive control and the importance and power of recognizing, acknowledging, and naming this relationship dynamic for what it is.
Key Takeaways:
Being able to identify and name the relationship dynamic as coercive control is a step towards empowerment.

While attempting to prevent an outburst and/or abuse from happening is natural, there is nothing that is in anyone else’s control to truly prevent abuse from happening; the abuser is responsible for their behavior.

Taking moments that are available (such as 5 minutes in the car of the parking lot of the grocery store) to practice self-care can be empowering and offer centering peace.
Resources:
Link to buy book with 20% discount: https://www.blackrosewriting.com/nonfiction/coerciverelationships
Promo code: CR20 (if used before May 2024)
For those who prefer Ebooks: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ dp/1684336678/
Website: https://madisonmentalhealthcounselor.com/
Blog signup: https://madisonmentalhealthcounselor.com/blog
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferCParkerMSSW
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferc.parker/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jennifer-parker-therapy-training-consultation/
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30min

FAQs about The Calming Ground Podcast:

How many episodes does The Calming Ground Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 145 episodes available.