Calm, Cool and Connected - The Guide Book to Peace of Mind

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."

Joining Dr. Fedrick on today’s episode of Calm, Cool and Connected is Rachael Brook. She is a curve model, activist, actress and influencer with a passion for speaking out about ex...

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 doing well.

Joining Dr. Fedrick on today’s episode of Calm, Cool and Connected is Quincy Carr, also known as the “Quality Comedy King.” He is a comedian, television show host, actor and entreprene...

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 stressors that come with being a Navy SEAL, and the mental health ramifications can be catastrophic.

Joining Dr. Fedrick on today’s episode of Calm, Cool and Connected is Dale McLellan, the Pr...

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 common reasons behind children’s problem behavior, and also how to effectively correct them.

For more information on Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick, visit her website: evolvecounselingaz.com
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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 relationship issues.

Bianca Martinez-Oberhelman joins Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected. She is a retired military spouse currently residing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She was...

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. 

Joining Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected is Jacob Lucas. Jacob is a dating coach from the UK, helping his clients across the globe find love. He shares his ultimate ...

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 our mindset in general.

Joining Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected is Sara Bendrick. Sara is a licensed landscape contractor, a small business owner, television host and ...

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 both.

There are so many benefits to abstaining from substance use, yet in our society it most certainly isn’t the easiest thing to do.

Joining Dr. Fedrick for this episode of Calm, C...

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 scenario on a day-to-day basis. But some do with this on a daily basis. Those people are dealing with something called Misophonia.

On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, Dr. Fedrick is j...

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 make the relationship thrive.

These relationships lack the reciprocity necessary to be a healthy and loving relationship.

On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected, learn ...

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 party.

Joining Dr. Fedrick for this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected is Nico Barraza. He is a professional coach and counselor, and he is going to help break down further why ...

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 Hope Holthoff. She is an author, and a divorce & co-parenting coach.

Key Takeaways from Dr. Fedrick’s chat with Leslie:

• Hear about Leslie’s work in the field
• Learn about Les...

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.," Seasonal Affective Disorder.

On this episode of Calm, Cool and Connected Dr. Fedrick shares some fundamentals on Seasonal Affective Disorder and offers tips for navigating it thi...

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 Connected is Alexis Perkins. She is the host of our sister show, We Are Living Healthy, as well as the creator of Chair One Fitness!

Key Takeaways from Dr. Fedrick’s chat with Alexis:

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 a relationship after rupture.

For more information on Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick, visit her website: evolvecounselingaz.com
Connect with Dr. Fedrick on Instagram: @drelizabethfedrick<...

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 from Dr. Fedrick’s chat with AJ:

• Hear about AJ’s background
• Learn how he defines resilience
• Find out what “turning feelings into function” means
• Discover what AJ mea...

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 Connected is Shang Saavedra. She is a Personal Finance Blogger at Save My Cents.

Key Takeaways from Dr. Fedrick’s chat with Shung:
• Hear about her background
• Lea...

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 Doctor and a Professor of Applied Social Psychology. He is going to help break down the scientific parts of lies.

Key Takeaways from Dr. Fedrick’s chat with Aldert:

• Hear about his back...

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 from Dr. Fedrick’s chat with John Eli:

• Hear about his background and work in the mental health field
• Learn John Eli’s take on the stigma surrounding men and their mental heal...