Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
106: Calming the Chaos with Tracy Kenela
106: Calming the Chaos with Tracy Kenela
106: Calming the Chaos with Tracy Kenela
Thursday 24th September 2020
Join Tracy Kenela on The Addicted Mind Podcast as she discusses managing life's chaos and finding peace amidst overwhelm.
40 minutes
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Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Finding Serenity: Tracy Kenela on Managing Life's Overwhelm
Chaos in your life will definitely show up on its own anyway. It's not a question of if but when. The question is how are you going to meet the world, even though it is in chaos?
Picture this: your life feels like a whirlwind, and you're constantly trying to catch your breath. In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind sits down with Tracy Kenela, a seasoned mental health counselor, to chat about 'calming the chaos' and finding that elusive peace. Tracy shares her journey into studying the concept of overwhelm and explains how chaotic elements can leave us feeling swamped.
She dives into the different types of shock and responses our brains have when faced with chaos, revealing that some people can actually become addicted to the tumult or even its absence. It's a cycle that can be broken, but it takes awareness and effort. If you've grown up in a chaotic environment, you might be unknowingly recreating that chaos as a coping mechanism for past trauma.
Tracy and Duane stress the importance of seeking counseling to break free from this cycle. They also touch on the phenomenon of 'victimhood in chaos addiction', where individuals might create chaos to gain attention or reactions from those around them. Tracy emphasizes mindfulness and awareness as key tools in calming the chaos. She uses models like the trans-theoretical model and motivational interviewing to gauge her clients' readiness for change.
Sometimes, a harm reduction approach is necessary to help clients get their lives in order and improve their quality of life. Tracy offers practical tips on how to relax and manage stress, including breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation. She encourages listeners to find intention and organization amidst the chaos. Her insights are both hopeful and practical, making this episode a must-listen for anyone struggling with overwhelm or an addiction to chaos.