For more than ten years, there's been an alarming rise in anxiety, depression, and suicide among kids, but there's a contributing factor that few have been discussing... until now. Jordan Friedman talks with Harvard lecturer and researcher Rick Weissbourd about his new study that uncovered important and surprising connections between the mental health of teens and the mental health of their parents and caregivers. Equally as important, this episode has recommendations for what parents can do to ease their kids' mental health challenges and, in turn, their own. After the interview, we hang 'on a porch' with a few minutes of guided relaxation.   About Guest Rick Weissbourd Richard Weissbourd is a Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Kennedy School of Government. His work focuses on moral development, the nature of hope, vulnerability and resilience in childhood, parenting and effective schools and services for children. Rick directs the Making Caring Common Project, a national effort to make moral and social development priorities in child-raising and to provide strategies to schools and parents for promoting in children caring, a commitment to justice and other key moral and social capacities. He leads an initiative to reform college admissions, Turning the Tide, which has engaged over 300 college admissions offices. This initiative seeks to elevate ethical character, reduce excessive achievement pressure and increase equity and access in the college admissions process. He is also conducting research on how older adults can better mentor young adults and teenagers in developing caring, ethical, mature romantic relationships.    Rick is a founder of several interventions for children facing risks, including ReadBoston and WriteBoston, city-wide literacy initiatives led by Mayor Menino. He is also a founder of a pilot school in Boston, the Lee Academy, that begins with children at 3 years old. Rick has advised on the city, state and federal levels on family policy, parenting and school reform and has written for numerous scholarly and popular publications and blogs, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Psychology Today and NPR.  He is the author of The Vulnerable Child: What Really Hurts America’s Children and What We Can Do About It (Addison-Wesley, 1996), named by the American School Board Journal as one of the top 10 education books of all time.  His most recent book, The Parents We Mean to Be: How Well-Intentioned Adults Undermine Children's Moral and Emotional Development (Houghton Mifflin 2009), was named by The New Yorker as one of the top 24 books of 2009.    Episode Resources Making Caring Common Center for Parent and Teen Communication Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (Fostering Resilience: Preparing Parents and Teens to Thrive) The Jed Foundaiton   The Chill Factory App Chill between episodes with The Chill Factory app, your calming companion to The Chill Factory podcast. It’s like a ‘spa in your pocket’ with hundreds of relaxing audio tracks, sleep enhancers, mindfulness guides, wellness reminders and much more updated daily. Download The Chill Factory app from the App Store and use the password porch for free access to all the app's features through 9/21/24 (offer good for the first 25 takers).   About Host Jordan Friedman Jordan is known as The Stress Coach, a career path that likely started when one of the world’s largest brain tumors was discovered in his head at age 10. The resulting, nonstop stress continued through college until he reluctantly enrolled in a stress management class that led to much less stress, a degree in public health, a job as Columbia University’s health education director and now a career as a global stress management speaker, trainer and author. For 25 years, Jordan's been privileged to help and learn from 9/11 survivors, teachers, CEOs, police officers, incarcerated adults, students and lots of other stressed people who want to be more successful, get better grades, sleep easier and be healthier. In 2004, Jordan founded The Stress Coach to provide innovative workshops, multimedia webinars, chill apps, online courses and more stress-relief opportunities. The Chill Factory podcast is Jordan's latest effort to bring stress relief and better health to the world.

Here's just part of the answer to this episode's title: get to know artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT to get smarter, eliminate time-consuming and soul-sucking tasks, future-proof your job and career goals, improve the quality of life for your parents, teams, teachers, and people with disabilities, do away with diseases, and reduce your AI anxiety. And how can you friend AI? Start by listening to Jordan's clear-eyed and compelling conversation with tech veteran Matt Strain, who works with companies and individuals to make AI more accessible and actionable for non-technical audiences. About Guest Matt Strain Matt Strain recently left Adobe, where over the course of 17 years he led teams across marketing, strategy, new business, and research. He is now focused on helping “real people” prepare for the opportunities with AI. The New York Times recently highlighted Matt's unique AI-generated book, which used AI to blend Chinese medicine and mixology, propelling him into the realm of micro-AI celebrity. But Matt is no stranger to innovation. As a seasoned tech executive, he has been on the bleeding edge his entire career. During his recent tenure at Adobe’s Research Lab, Matt explored the intersection of AI and creativity, collaborating with teams to bring innovative new products and services to market. He was a leader in crafting Adobe’s strategy to address fake news and disinformation, a project that grew into the widely adopted Content Authenticity Initiative.  In pursuit of AI's potential for positive impact, Matt has launched The Prompt where he is working with individuals and companies to make AI more accessible and actionable for non-technical audiences Matt's Resources The Prompt: https://www.the-prompt.ai/ Get Started with A.I. — For Real People (free webinar) Related Info ChatGPT from OpenAI Jaws Theme (performance by Scott Sutherland The Girl From Ipanema instrumental music by Nicholas Kulik The Chill Factory Newsletter on LinkedIn   About Host Jordan Friedman Jordan is known as The Stress Coach, a career path that likely started when one of the world’s largest brain tumors was discovered in his head at age 10. The resulting, nonstop stress continued through college until he reluctantly enrolled in a stress management class that led to much less stress, a degree in public health, a job as Columbia University’s health education director and now a career as a global stress management speaker, trainer and author. For 25 years, Jordan's been privileged to help and learn from 9/11 survivors, teachers, CEOs, police officers, incarcerated adults, students and lots of other stressed people who want to be more successful, get better grades, sleep easier and be healthier. In 2004, Jordan founded The Stress Coach to provide innovative workshops, multimedia webinars, chill apps, online courses and more stress-relief opportunities. The Chill Factory podcast is Jordan's latest effort to bring stress relief and better health to the world.

Felix concluded that things weren't going well, so he made a change that most of us would never consider. Changes small and large are often stressful and scary because the results they produce are usually hard to predict and they sometimes get coupled with feelings of failure. It's also true that staying put in unsatisfying and stressful situations can wear us down and make us really unhappy. This latter truth is why host Jordan Friedman talks with Felix Benardo to remind and inspire us to seriously consider change in the name of stress reduction and mental health.  About Guest Felix Benardo Felix Benardo is a college student majoring in Sociology. He grew up in New York City and has volunteered for a state senate campaigned and does work with arts and media. This spring, Felix has been an apprentice at Zumwalt Acres in Sheldon, Illinois.  Learn more about Zumwalt Acres   The Chill Factory App Chill between episodes with The Chill Factory app, your calming companion to The Chill Factory podcast. It’s like a ‘spa in your pocket’ with hundreds of relaxing audio tracks, sleep enhancers, mindfulness guides, wellness reminders and much more updated daily. Download The Chill Factory app from the App Store or Google Play and use the password change for free access to all the app's features through 6/1/24 (offer good for the first 25 takers).   About Host Jordan Friedman Jordan is known as The Stress Coach, a career path that likely started when one of the world’s largest brain tumors was discovered in his head at age 10. The resulting, nonstop stress continued through college until he reluctantly enrolled in a stress management class that led to much less stress, a degree in public health, a job as Columbia University’s health education director and now a career as a global stress management speaker, trainer and author. For 25 years, Jordan's been privileged to help and learn from 9/11 survivors, teachers, CEOs, police officers, incarcerated adults, students and lots of other stressed people who want to be more successful, get better grades, sleep easier and be healthier. In 2004, Jordan founded The Stress Coach to provide innovative workshops, multimedia webinars, chill apps, online courses and more stress-relief opportunities. The Chill Factory podcast is Jordan's latest effort to bring stress relief and better health to the world.

It's on the sides of buses, in The New York Times, and on Jeopardy, but if you don't know what this number is, listen to this episode. Then, help share it with everyone, especially the kids in your life. The number is 988, which is the long-awaited rebranding of the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline... which isn't just for people in crisis. That's the easy part; the hard part is getting up the courage, energy, or trust to call or text, which is why host Jordan Friedman talks with 988's Deputy Director John Palmieri about what the number really is, who it's for, and how to let everyone know it exists. After the conversation, take a well-deserved instant vacation by a stream. About Guest John Palmieri, M.D. John Palmieri, M.D., M.H.A., is a Senior Medical Advisor at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and is currently serving as the Deputy Director of the 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Coordinating Office within the Office of the Assistant Secretary. He provides subject matter expertise and policy leadership in areas that include crisis response, suicide prevention and interventions, care integration, telehealth implementation and criminal justice diversion programs. Before joining SAMHSA, Dr. Palmieri was the Division Chief for Behavioral Healthcare at the Arlington County, VA, Department of Human Services. In that role, he led the implementation of the Zero Suicide framework, expanded programming to transform the crisis response system, enhanced primary care integration and wellness services, and oversaw the launch of a multi-stakeholder community response to the opioid crisis. Dr. Palmieri is a licensed physician in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is board-certified in adult psychiatry. He graduated from Brown University Medical School and completed his adult psychiatry residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.   Related Links Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Chat (988lifeline.org) 988 Partner Toolkit (for promoting 988) Logic's Video for his song 1-800-273-8355   The Chill Factory App Chill between episodes with The Chill Factory app, your calming companion to The Chill Factory podcast. It’s like a ‘spa in your pocket’ with hundreds of relaxing audio tracks, sleep enhancers, mindfulness guides, wellness reminders and much more updated daily. Download The Chill Factory app from the App Store or Google Play and use the password help for free access to all the app's features through 5/18/24 (offer good for the first 26 takers).   About Host Jordan Friedman Jordan is known as The Stress Coach, a career path that likely started when one of the world’s largest brain tumors was discovered in his head at age 10. The resulting, nonstop stress continued through college until he reluctantly enrolled in a stress management class that led to much less stress, a degree in public health, a job as Columbia University’s health education director and now a career as a global stress management speaker, trainer and author. For 25 years, Jordan's been privileged to help and learn from 9/11 survivors, teachers, CEOs, police officers, incarcerated adults, students and lots of other stressed people who want to be more successful, sleep easier and feel better. In 2004, Jordan founded The Stress Coach to provide innovative workshops, multimedia webinars, chill apps, online courses and more stress-relief opportunities. The Chill Factory podcast is Jordan's latest effort to bring stress relief and better health to the world.

It happnes to all of us, but how you handle things not working out, or "failure," can impact your  mental health and forward motion for a long time. Host Jordan Friedman talks with coach Carolyn Sandano about how to get past the stress, saddness and embarrassment of missteps, unrealized goals and things not going well, so you can more easily get what you want. After the conversation, Jordan rolls out the revised version of his most popular stress reducer. About Guest Carolyn Sandano Carolyn Sandano is a highly experienced, hands on business development and marketing professional and certified master coach. She maintains a proven track record in client development, marketing and sales functions for law and other professional service firms. Clients repeatedly say that her entry into their worlds is seamless, and her rapport-building skills extremely valuable in pressure-filled environments. Carolyn also coaches non-law related professionals, artists, children in foster care and anyone seeking to make authentic choices in pursuit of a fulfilled life. Carolyn's Website: carolynsandano.com   Related Recommendations A Drinking Life by Pete Hamill Michael J. Fox Interview   The Chill Factory App Chill between episodes with The Chill Factory app, your calming companion to The Chill Factory podcast. It’s like a ‘spa in your pocket’ with hundreds of relaxing audio tracks, sleep enhancers, mindfulness guides, wellness reminders and much more updated daily. Download The Chill Factory app from the App Store or Google Play and use the password express for free access to all the app's features through 5/4/24 (offer good for the first 25 takers).   About Host Jordan Friedman Jordan is known as The Stress Coach, a career path that likely started when one of the world’s largest brain tumors was discovered in his head at age 10. The resulting, nonstop stress continued through college until he reluctantly enrolled in a stress management class that led to much less stress, a degree in public health, a job as Columbia University’s health education director and now a career as a global stress management speaker, trainer and author. For 25 years, Jordan's been privileged to help and learn from 9/11 survivors, teachers, CEOs, police officers, incarcerated adults, students and lots of other stressed people who want to be more successful, get better grades, sleep easier and be healthier. In 2004, Jordan founded The Stress Coach to provide innovative workshops, multimedia webinars, chill apps, online courses and more stress-relief opportunities. The Chill Factory podcast is Jordan's latest effort to bring stress relief and better health to the world.

Best of episodes highlight especially informative and helpful parts of longer conversations host Jordan Friedman has had with past guests. For this volume, we’ll spotlight: A happiness reality checkTaming turbulence fears and anxietyThe mood-altering value of anticipating thingsHow to have a conversation with someone about sex to make it more enjoyable, and therefore a better stress reducerThe importance of sticking with a plan even when it feels like a waste of time to do so Episodes & Guests Are You Happy Enough?: Tracy Brower (Ep. 42)Prepare For Takeoff: Dave Erazo (Ep. 38)Anticipate!: Christian Waugh (Ep. 36) Good Sex Reduces Stress: Lee Ann Hamilton (Eps. 40 & 41) Play The Long Game: Dorie Clark (Eps. 31 & 32)   Subscribe to The Chill Factory Newsletter on LinkedIn

Relax hacks are simple, wonderfully clever ways to make life smoother. It's like the difference between riding on a road littered with bumps and potholes, and one that's well-paved and obstacle free. Guest Robin Copple and host Jordan Friedman share a variety of relax hacks, some of which may change your life and productivity. After the interview, we'll take a listen to one of them. About Guest Robin Copple Robin Copple is a writer, editor, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. His work to date has included feature films that premiered at the Sundance and Tribeca Film Festivals, and original projects for Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. Robin’s essays have been featured in Fast Company, The Startup, Dancing Astronaut, and on the productivity blog RescueTime. Robin joined the film production company Chick Entertainment in 2019 as a development lead and associate producer. Along with co-founders Olivia Crist and Lauren Andrade, he works to produce their exciting slate of projects, each with the goal of empowering and representing women in film and music. Robin’s Website   Relax Hacks LoFi Hip Hop Music: On music provider playlists, The Chill Factory app and the Lofi Girl live stream in YouTubeKeyboard Shortcuts: Listen to the episode, search your computer or the web for them, or ask ChatGPT.Notion app: Life and work management Alfred app: Supercharged search for your computer (for Mac)Magnifier: Turn your iPhone or iPad into a controllable magnifying glassInbox Zero: Deleting or archiving old emails (an email 'spring cleaning')   The Chill Factory App Chill between episodes with The Chill Factory app, your calming companion to The Chill Factory podcast. It’s like a ‘spa in your pocket’ with hundreds of relaxing audio tracks, sleep enhancers, mindfulness guides, wellness reminders and much more updated daily. Download The Chill Factory app from the App Store or Google Play and use the password hacks for free access to all the app's features through 12/31/23.   About Host Jordan Friedman Jordan is known as The Stress Coach, a career path that likely started when one of the world’s largest brain tumors was discovered in his head at age 10. The resulting, nonstop stress continued through college until he reluctantly enrolled in a stress management class that led to much less stress, a degree in public health, a job as Columbia University’s health education director and now a career as a global stress management speaker, trainer and author. For 25 years, Jordan's been privileged to help and learn from 9/11 survivors, teachers, CEOs, police officers, incarcerated adults, students and lots of other stressed people who want to be more successful, get better grades, sleep easier and be healthier. In 2004, Jordan founded The Stress Coach to provide innovative workshops, multimedia webinars, chill apps, online courses and more stress-relief opportunities. The Chill Factory podcast is Jordan's latest effort to bring stress relief and better health to the world.

If you're like most people, you use music to relax, but have you ever considered going deeper with music therapy? And what is music therapy anyway? Is it turning the lights out and listening to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon? Is it drumming or singing to relieve stress? Is it playing a harmonica in your therapists office and exploring how you feel when you do? Music psychotherapist Maya Benattar is here to talk about all of the above, including ways to use music to feel better while listening to it... and well beyond. After the conversation, Jordan DJs some binaural beats which are associated with anxiety relief, pain perception reduction and more. See if they work for you! About Guest Maya Benattar Maya Benattar, MA, MT-BC, LCAT is a music therapist and psychotherapist in private practice in Midtown Manhattan and online throughout NY state. Her specialties include anxiety, childhood/intergenerational trauma and highly sensitive people (HSP). In addition to her clinical work, Maya offers supervision/consultation for other therapists, provides professional development and wellness workshops, and offers restorative workshops for helpers and healers. Maya received her master’s degree from New York University, and has completed extensive postgraduate training in vocal psychotherapy, creative arts therapies in trauma treatment, and music and imagery. Maya's website: www.mayabenattar.co   About Binaural Beats How To Improve Anxiety, Sleep and More With Binaural Beats (Psychology Today) Can Binaural Beats Help You Fall Asleep? (Sleep Foundation)   The Chill Factory App Chill between episodes with The Chill Factory app, your calming companion to The Chill Factory podcast. It’s like a ‘spa in your pocket’ with hundreds of relaxing audio tracks, sleep enhancers, mindfulness guides, wellness reminders and much more updated daily. Download The Chill Factory app from the App Store or Google Play and use the password music for free access to all the app's features through 3/23/24 (offer good for the first 25 takers).   About Host Jordan Friedman Jordan is known as The Stress Coach, a career path that likely started when one of the world’s largest brain tumors was discovered in his head at age 10. The resulting, nonstop stress continued through college until he reluctantly enrolled in a stress management class that led to much less stress, a degree in public health, a job as Columbia University’s health education director and now a career as a global stress management speaker, trainer and author. For 25 years, Jordan's been privileged to help and learn from 9/11 survivors, teachers, CEOs, police officers, incarcerated adults, students and lots of other stressed people who want to be more successful, get better grades, sleep easier and be healthier. In 2004, Jordan founded The Stress Coach to provide innovative workshops, multimedia webinars, chill apps, online courses and more stress-relief opportunities. The Chill Factory podcast is Jordan's latest effort to bring stress relief and better health to the world.

There something powerful all of us can do to lessen our stress and worry, something that can boost our mental health, salvage relationships and save lives. Despite this strategy's potential, it's vastly under used because it can be tough to execute. That's why this special episode of The Chill Factory puts together segments from past shows where guests give great ways to effectively communicate to reduce the stress of challenging life situations. Jordan also talks about the Chill & Serve initiative to help people around the world in stressful circumstances. Featured Episodes You Voted For Who? (Ep. 2)Worried About My Younger Kid (Ep. 14)Worried About My College Kid (Ep. 11)The Mediation Mindset (Ep. 34)Am I Really Good Enough? (Ep. 30)   Quick Calm Video Workshop Learn fast-acting ways to get focused, boost your mood, feel less overwhelmed and fall asleep easier. The Chill Factory host Jordan Friedman's Quick Calm self-paced video workshop does exactly this by teaching you 10 data-driven stress and anxiety reduction techniques that he's been teaching his stressed audiences for years. Learn more at quickcalm.net.   The Chill Factory App Chill between episodes with The Chill Factory app, your calming companion to The Chill Factory podcast. It’s like a ‘spa in your pocket’ with hundreds of relaxing audio tracks, sleep enhancers, mindfulness guides, wellness reminders and much more updated daily. Download The Chill Factory app from the App Store or Google Play.   About Host Jordan Friedman Jordan is known as The Stress Coach, a career path that likely started when one of the world’s largest brain tumors was discovered in his head at age 10. The resulting, nonstop stress continued through college until he reluctantly enrolled in a stress management class that led to much less stress, a degree in public health, a job as Columbia University’s health education director and now a career as a global stress management speaker, trainer and author. For 25 years, Jordan's been privileged to help and learn from 9/11 survivors, teachers, CEOs, police officers, incarcerated adults, students and lots of other stressed people who want to be more successful, get better grades, sleep easier and be healthier. In 2004, Jordan founded The Stress Coach to provide innovative workshops, multimedia webinars, chill apps, online courses and more stress-relief opportunities. The Chill Factory podcast is Jordan's latest effort to bring stress relief and better health to the world.

Get bored to get motivated. Take advantage of your psychological sense of time. Hear about a big driver for getting things done. Like part one of Jordan’s conversation with coaching psychologist and productivity expert Natalie Lancer, this episode focuses on how to match your goals with who you are and what you want. Lancer helps people get moving on projects, business ventures, dissertations, books and more, and she'll also help you reach your objectives... and enjoy the process.    About Guest Natalie Lancer Dr. Natalie Lancer is a Chartered Coaching Psychologist, Coach, Coach Supervisor, Academic, Writer and Speaker. She is the Chair of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Coaching Psychology, the host of their podcast and a Trustee of the BPS. She has published a number of peer-reviewed papers, including articles on the Eight Tensions Framework – the core of her Guts and Goals and Smart Supervision Programmes. Natalie also co-authored an Amazon bestseller – Lancer, N., Clutterbuck, D. and Megginson, D. (2016). Techniques for Coaching and Mentoring (2nd edn). Oxford: Routledge. She is accredited by the Association for Coaching and is a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. As a Performance and Productivity Coaching Psychologist, she helps people become a more motivated, disciplined and energised version of themselves so they can achieve the goals and aspirations they have had for many years, but couldn’t achieve before. She does this by combining the teaching of timeless existential philosophical truths about how to pursue our life projects and fast-paced, practical coaching to ensure you build new, motivating routines and structures and achieve your goals.  As well as working as a Coaching Psychologist, Natalie has a number of voluntary positions and cares for her two young daughters. She fully understands the need for work-life balance and shares practical strategies on how to juggle pushing forward on our goals with family commitments. Natalie Lancer's Resources Do More, Achieve More, Become More (free guide) Natalie's website  8 Tensions Framework (graphic) 8 Tensions Framework (article)   The Chill Factory App Chill between episodes with The Chill Factory app, your calming companion to The Chill Factory podcast. It’s like a ‘spa in your pocket’ with hundreds of relaxing audio tracks, sleep enhancers, mindfulness guides, wellness reminders and much more updated daily. Download The Chill Factory app from the App Store or Google Play and use the password goals for free access to all the app's features through 2/24/24 (offer good for the first 25 takers).   About Host Jordan Friedman Jordan is known as The Stress Coach, a career path that likely started when one of the world’s largest brain tumors was discovered in his head at age 10. The resulting, nonstop stress continued through college until he reluctantly enrolled in a stress management class that led to much less stress, a degree in public health, a job as Columbia University’s health education director and now a career as a global stress management speaker, trainer and author. For 25 years, Jordan's been privileged to help and learn from 9/11 survivors, teachers, CEOs, police officers, incarcerated adults, students and lots of other stressed people who want to be more successful, get better grades, sleep easier and be healthier. In 2004, Jordan founded The Stress Coach to provide innovative workshops, multimedia webinars, chill apps, online courses and more stress-relief opportunities. The Chill Factory podcast is Jordan's latest effort to bring stress relief and better health to the world.

Breaks every 20 minutes? Only check email at 9 and 3? Two naps a day? This could be chill productivity for you says guest and coaching psychologist Dr. Natalie Lancer because greater productivity comes when you match your goals with who you are and what you want. Lancer helps people get moving on projects, business ventures, books and more, and she'll also help you reach your objectives... and enjoy the process. After the interview, host Jordan Friedman gives you motivating stats about the benefits of taking brief and real breaks. About Guest Natalie Lancer Dr. Natalie Lancer is a Chartered Coaching Psychologist, Coach, Coach Supervisor, Academic, Writer and Speaker. She is the Chair of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Coaching Psychology, the host of their podcast and a Trustee of the BPS. She has published a number of peer-reviewed papers, including articles on the Eight Tensions Framework – the core of her Guts and Goals and Smart Supervision Programmes. Natalie also co-authored an Amazon bestseller – Lancer, N., Clutterbuck, D. and Megginson, D. (2016). Techniques for Coaching and Mentoring (2nd edn). Oxford: Routledge. She is accredited by the Association for Coaching and is a member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. As a Performance and Productivity Coaching Psychologist, she helps people become a more motivated, disciplined and energised version of themselves so they can achieve the goals and aspirations they have had for many years, but couldn’t achieve before. She does this by combining the teaching of timeless existential philosophical truths about how to pursue our life projects and fast-paced, practical coaching to ensure you build new, motivating routines and structures and achieve your goals.  As well as working as a Coaching Psychologist, Natalie has a number of voluntary positions and cares for her two young daughters. She fully understands the need for work-life balance and shares practical strategies on how to juggle pushing forward on our goals with family commitments. Natalie Lancer's Resources Do More, Achieve More, Become More (free guide) Natalie's website  8 Tensions Framework (graphic) 8 Tensions Framework (article)   The Chill Factory App Chill between episodes with The Chill Factory app, your calming companion to The Chill Factory podcast. It’s like a ‘spa in your pocket’ with hundreds of relaxing audio tracks, sleep enhancers, mindfulness guides, wellness reminders and much more updated daily. Download The Chill Factory app from the App Store or Google Play and use the password productivity for free access to all the app's features through 2/9/24 (offer good for the first 25 takers).   About Host Jordan Friedman Jordan is known as The Stress Coach, a career path that likely started when one of the world’s largest brain tumors was discovered in his head at age 10. The resulting, nonstop stress continued through college until he reluctantly enrolled in a stress management class that led to much less stress, a degree in public health, a job as Columbia University’s health education director and now a career as a global stress management speaker, trainer and author. For 25 years, Jordan's been privileged to help and learn from 9/11 survivors, teachers, CEOs, police officers, incarcerated adults, students and lots of other stressed people who want to be more successful, get better grades, sleep easier and be healthier. In 2004, Jordan founded The Stress Coach to provide innovative workshops, multimedia webinars, chill apps, online courses and more stress-relief opportunities. The Chill Factory podcast is Jordan's latest effort to bring stress relief and better health to the world.

Public speaking is feared more than death by most people, yet it's a vital tool for leadership, professional advancement, advocacy and personal relationships. TCF host Jordan Friedman talks with public speaker and public speaking coach Rosemary Ravinal about her inspiring route to her career, the top speaking stressors, how to make them less stressful and much more. After the interview, we sample a new chill album from one of our past Factory guests. About Guest Rosemary Ravinal + Resources Rosemary Ravinal is a former international media executive and broadcaster who transitioned to her first love, public speaking, and storytelling. In 2019, she left a prestigious role as vice president of public relations for the entertainment division at Univision Network to establish her consulting practice working with international keynote speakers. Rosemary believes that there is a dearth of knowledge about how to communicate effectively in business and personal life. That gap in ability to communicate effectively affects careers, businesses, reputations, families, and friendships. Human stories told with heart and authenticity can change the world.  That is her mission.   In 2020 during the lockdown, she adapted her coaching model for the virtual stage and created the ZoomScore™ based on 10 essential elements of professional video meetings. Her first book, titled "The Joy of Thinking Out Loud," which chronicles her struggles with stuttering, will be published in fall of 2023. Earlier, Rosemary was a senior corporate communications leader and spokesperson for Fortune 100 companies, non-profit organizations and agencies in New York and South Florida. These include Avon, AT&T, A+E Television Networks, Discovery Channel, Sony Ericsson, and Toyota. She was the first Hispanic contributing news analyst for MSNBC and hosted numerous award-winning radio and TV shows in the New York area. Rosemary's website: https://rosemaryravinal.com   Download Rosemary's Executive Presence e-book:   https://rosemaryravinal.com/op/executive-presence-ebook/   Rosemary's BLISS Recommendations for Speakers (find more in her resources above):   Breathe Love your audience and make eye contact Imagine your success Smile Service: Think about what you are giving your audience   New Album by Adi Goldstein   NEVO: https://adigoldstein.bandcamp.com/album/nevo   Listen to The Chill Factory interview with Adi Goldstein: Soothing Music Man   The Chill Factory App Chill between episodes with The Chill Factory app, your calming companion to The Chill Factory podcast. It’s like a ‘spa in your pocket’ with hundreds of relaxing audio tracks, sleep enhancers, mindfulness guides, wellness reminders and much more updated daily. Download The Chill Factory app from the App Store or Google Play and use the password wiser for free access to all the app's features through 2/10/23 (offer good for the first 100 takers).   About Host Jordan Friedman Jordan is known as The Stress Coach, a career path that likely started when one of the world’s largest brain tumors was discovered in his head at age 10. The resulting, nonstop stress continued through college until he reluctantly enrolled in a stress management class that led to much less stress, a degree in public health, a job as Columbia University’s health education director and now a career as a global stress management speaker, trainer and author. For 25 years, Jordan's been privileged to help and learn from 9/11 survivors, teachers, CEOs, police officers, incarcerated adults, students and lots of other stressed people who want to be more successful, get better grades, sleep easier and be healthier. In 2004, Jordan founded The Stress Coach to provide innovative workshops, multimedia webinars, chill apps, online courses and more stress-relief opportunities. The Chill Factory podcast is Jordan's latest effort to bring stress relief and better health to the world.

Work, school and life can be really stressful, but making positive changes to them can feel overwhelming. Professional coaching is one of the fastest-growing ways to reduce this stress, but is coaching right for you?    According to a 2019 survey, more than 90% of those who worked with a coach were either satisfied or very satisfied with their experience. Should you get a coach to help you identify and reach your goals? How does coaching work and how do you even find a coach? What does a coach cost and how can a coach help you chill now and for the longterm? Guest Magda Mook, CEO of the International Coaching Federation answers these questions and more to help you figure out if professional coaching could help you  advance your career, complete a project, sharpen skills or find a partner. After the interview, host and stress management expert Jordan Friedman shares his most popular rapid relaxer—a great tool for everyone, including coaches, educators and other professionals to teach their clients and students. About Guest Magda Mook Magda is the Chief Executive Officer of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She acts as strategic partner of the ICF’s leadership, including the Board and a variety of committees and task forces. Specializing in strategic planning, cultural competence, ethics, international affairs and board governance, she also oversees organizational budgets and manages professional staff of the ICF. Magda is also a trained coach – she received her training from the College for Executive Coaching, and also holds a certificate in the Fundamentals of Systemic Coaching.  Magda brings over a decade of experience in fundraising, consulting and association management. Prior to joining ICF in October 2005, Magda held a position of Assistant Director of National Policy and Director of Development and the Council of State Governments, a national association of state officials in all three branches of government. During her tenure at CSG, Magda also worked closely with the USAID’s US-Asia Environmental Program, overseeing the grants program in 11 nations of South-East Asia.   Resources ICF’s website: www.coachingfederation.orgICF’s Credentialed Coach Finder: https://coachfederation.org/find-a-coach Coaching Statistics-The ROI of Coaching in 2023 (article): https://www.luisazhou.com/blog/coaching-statistics/   Quick Calm Directions Close your eyes (optional)Take a deep breath through your noseHold for 4-5 secondsThink, "I am warm"Exhale through your mouthThink, "I am calm" Repeat 3-4 times, breathing normally for about 10 seconds between each deep-breathing set.   Quick Calm Video Workshop: SAVE 50%: quickcalm.net Get ready for the year with fast-acting ways to get focused, boost your mood, feel less overwhelmed and fall asleep easier. The Chill Factory host Jordan Friedman's Quick Calm self-paced video workshop does exactly this by teaching you 10 data-driven stress and anxiety reduction techniques that he's been teaching his stressed audiences for years. Learn more at quickcalm.net and get 50% OFF by using the coupon code chill2023 at checkout (the first 25 takers save).   Stress Coach U Video Course: SAVE 50%: stresscoachu.com Coaches, counselors, healthcare providers, educators and HR professionals: learn to use and teach stress and anxiety reduction techniques to boost the value of your offerings and the success of your work with clients, patients, students and others. You'll also get one-to-one coaching time with Jordan Friedman, a course completion certificate, and handouts, slides, app subscriptions and more for your audiences. Learn more and start now at stresscoachu.com  Save 50% on Stress Coach U by using the coupon code chill2023 at checkout (the first 25 takers save).   About Host Jordan Friedman Jordan is known as The Stress Coach, a career path that likely started when one of the world’s largest brain tumors was discovered in his head at age 10. The resulting, nonstop stress continued through college until he reluctantly enrolled in a stress management class that led to much less stress, a degree in public health, a job as Columbia University’s health education director and now a career as a global stress management speaker, trainer and author. For 25 years, Jordan's been privileged to help and learn from 9/11 survivors, teachers, CEOs, police officers, incarcerated adults, students and lots of other stressed people who want to be more successful, get better grades, sleep easier and be healthier. In 2004, Jordan founded The Stress Coach to provide innovative workshops, multimedia webinars, chill apps, online courses and more stress-relief opportunities. The Chill Factory podcast is Jordan's latest effort to bring stress relief and better health to the world.

The Break Room is the brief segment during most episodes of The Chill Factory where host Jordan Friedman teaches a relaxation exercise or strategies to bust your stress and boost your health. This episode showcases five of these chillers, and in under 20 minutes, you’ll learn Breathe Easier, powerful ways to make friends, how to meditate, a soothing light-touch technique and more. You’ll also get a free subscription to The Chill Factory app for all of 2023. Related Episodes I'll Be There For You (Ep. 10)Silent For a Month (Ep. 19)Skin Hunger (Ep. 4)Soothing Music Man (Ep. 12) The Chill Factory App Chill between episodes with The Chill Factory app, your calming companion to The Chill Factory podcast. It’s like a ‘spa in your pocket’ with hundreds of relaxing audio tracks, sleep enhancers, mindfulness guides, wellness reminders and much more updated daily. Download The Chill Factory app from the App Store or Google Play and use the password chill2023 for free access to all the app's features through 12/31/23 About Host Jordan Friedman Jordan is known as The Stress Coach, a career path that likely started when one of the world’s largest brain tumors was discovered in his head at age 10. The resulting, nonstop stress continued through college until he reluctantly enrolled in a stress management class that led to much less stress, a degree in public health, a job as Columbia University’s health education director and now a career as a global stress management speaker, trainer and author. For 25 years, Jordan's been privileged to help and learn from 9/11 survivors, teachers, CEOs, police officers, incarcerated adults, students and lots of other stressed people who want to be more successful, get better grades, sleep easier and be healthier. In 2004, Jordan founded The Stress Coach to provide innovative workshops, multimedia webinars, chill apps, online courses and more stress-relief opportunities. The Chill Factory podcast is Jordan's latest effort to bring stress relief and better health to the world.

Are you happy? Happy enough? Would you like to be happier? Your happiness is really important to your health and it's a strong foe of stress, but it can also be heavily influenced by how you define it and what others say it should be. This episode is a happiness reality check because Jordan Friedman talks with socialogist and happiness expert Tracy Brower to debunk happiness myths and make this state of mind easier to pursue and maintain. After the interview, the ten happiest states in the US and what makes their residents so satisfied. About Guest Tracy Brower Dr. Tracy Brower is a PhD sociologist studying work-life fulfillment and happiness. She is the author of a new book, The Secrets to Happiness at Work as well as her previous book, Bring Work to Life. She is the vice president of workplace insight for Steelcase and a contributor to Forbes.com and Fast Company. Tracy is an award-winning speaker and has over 25 years of experience working with global clients to achieve business results. Tracy is an executive advisor to Like|Minded, an executive council member with Design Museum Everywhere and board member for the United Way. Tracy’s work has been translated into 17 languages and she has been featured in TEDx, The Wall Street Journal, Work-Life Balance in the 21st Century (book), Globe and Mail (Canada), InsideHR (Australia), HR Director (UK), T3N (Germany), Real Estate Review Journal, Fortune.com, Inc. Magazine, HBR (France) and more. Tracy holds a PhD in Sociology, a Master of Management in Organizational Culture, and a Master of Corporate Real Estate with a workplace specialization. You can find her on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Goodreads, Unsplash or at tracybrower.com.  Tracy's new booK The Secret to Happiness at Work is available on Amazon. Related Episodes Should You Stay or Should You Go?Designing Calming SpacesA Way to Be Happier at WorkAm I Really Good Enough?A Road Trip to Happier The Happiest States in America 2022 (States with the happiest residents) 2022's Happiest States in America by Adam McCann The Happiest States—And How to Be Happier No Matter Where You Live by Tracy Brower Calm For Ukraine Join our initiative which donates free and translated stress and anxiety reduction resources to Ukrainians around the world and those supporting them. The stress and mental health challenges faced by millions are unimaginable and ongoing which is why we hope that you can support our efforts to bring a little peace through Calm for Ukraine. Learn more and join us here. About Host Jordan Friedman Jordan is known as The Stress Coach, a career path that likely started when one of the world’s largest brain tumors was discovered in his head at age 10. The resulting, nonstop stress continued through college until he reluctantly enrolled in a stress management class that led to much less stress, a degree in public health, a job as Columbia University’s health education director and now a career as a global stress management speaker, trainer and author. For 25 years, Jordan's been privileged to help and learn from 9/11 survivors, teachers, CEOs, police officers, incarcerated adults, students and lots of other stressed people who want to be more successful, get better grades, sleep easier and be healthier. In 2004, Jordan founded The Stress Coach to provide innovative workshops, multimedia webinars, chill apps, online courses and more stress-relief opportunities. The Chill Factory podcast is Jordan's latest effort to bring stress relief and better health to the world.

Is sexual activity a stress reliever and mood lifter for you? Are you comfortable talking about sex with partners? This episode of The Chill Factory is a continuation of our conversation with sexual health educator Lee Ann Hamilton with a focus on self-awareness, tech, porn and other big influencers on sexual satisfaction. After the interview Jordan leads an exercise to make sex and just about everything else more enjoyable. About Guest Lee Ann Hamilton Lee Ann Hamilton has worked as a sexual health educator for over 35 years.  She is the Assistant Director of Health Promotion and Preventive Services at the University of Arizona Campus Health Service and is faculty at the Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. Lee Ann also leads Human Sexuality Study Abroad trips in three countries in Europe. Related Episodes Good Sex Reduces Stress (Part 1)Skin HungerI'll Be There For You Go Ask Alice! Health Q&A Website www.goaskalice.columbia.edu Columbia University’s Go Ask Alice! Website is the oldest and likely the most comprehensive resource for free info, facts and advice about sex, relationships, mental health, nutrition and other health topics. It has answers to thousands of questions from around the world and it’s easy to use, searchable and ad-free. Quick Calm Video Workshop Get ready for the year with fast-acting ways to get focused, boost your mood, feel less overwhelmed and fall asleep easier. The Chill Factory host Jordan Friedman's Quick Calm self-paced video workshop does exactly this by teaching you 10 data-driven stress and anxiety reduction techniques that he's been teaching his stressed audiences for years. Learn more at quickcalm.net. Stress Coach U Video Course Coaches, counselors, healthcare providers, educators and HR professionals: learn to use and teach stress and anxiety reduction techniques to boost the value of your offerings and the success of your work with clients, patients, students and others. You'll also get one-to-one coaching time with Jordan Friedman, a course completion certificate, and handouts, slides, app subscriptions and more for your audiences. Learn more and start now at stresscoachu.com About Host Jordan Friedman Jordan is known as The Stress Coach, a career path that likely started when one of the world’s largest brain tumors was discovered in his head at age 10. The resulting, nonstop stress continued through college until he reluctantly enrolled in a stress management class that led to much less stress, a degree in public health, a job as Columbia University’s health education director and now a career as a global stress management speaker, trainer and author. For 25 years, Jordan's been privileged to help and learn from 9/11 survivors, teachers, CEOs, police officers, incarcerated adults, students and lots of other stressed people who want to be more successful, get better grades, sleep easier and be healthier.

Sex is a fantastic stress reducer… if it’s satisfying. When it’s not fulfilling, talking with a partner or partners about your desires, fantasies and what you want is a great route to sexual satisfaction. But, that’s really difficult for most of us to do. Jordan Friedman talks with longtime sexual health educator Lee Ann Hamilton about how to talk about sex so that it can be more of the incredible stress reducer it’s capable of being. After the conversation, Jordan shares what may be the best place in the world to get free sex and health advice. About Guest Lee Ann Hamilton Lee Ann Hamilton has worked as a sexual health educator for over 35 years.  She is the Assistant Director of Health Promotion and Preventive Services at the University of Arizona Campus Health Service and is faculty at the Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. Lee Ann also leads Human Sexuality Study Abroad trips in three countries in Europe. Go Ask Alice! Health Q&A Website www.goaskalice.columbia.edu Columbia University’s Go Ask Alice! Website is the oldest and likely the most comprehensive resource for free info, facts and advice about sex, relationships, mental health, nutrition and other health topics. It has answers to thousands of questions from around the world and it’s easy to use, searchable and ad-free. About Host Jordan Friedman Jordan is known as The Stress Coach, a career path that likely started when one of the world’s largest brain tumors was discovered in his head at age 10. The resulting, nonstop stress continued through college until he reluctantly enrolled in a stress management class that led to much less stress, a degree in public health, a job as Columbia University’s health education director and now a career as a global stress management speaker, trainer and author. For 25 years, Jordan's been privileged to help and learn from 9/11 survivors, teachers, CEOs, police officers, incarcerated adults, students and lots of other stressed people who want to be more successful, get better grades, sleep easier and be healthier. In 2004, Jordan founded The Stress Coach to provide innovative workshops, multimedia webinars, chill apps, online courses and more stress-relief opportunities. The Chill Factory podcast is Jordan's latest effort to bring stress relief and better health to the world.

Constantly worried about politics and the state of the nation? Anxious about inflation and crime? Thinking about  moving? If you’re like most people in the US and many other places, the answer is YES according to a recent survey by the American Psychological Association. Jordan Friedman talks with psychologist Amanda Baden about how to deal—and how not to deal— with these huge stressors that seem like they’re here to stay for a while. After the conversation, you’ll learn Serenity Now, a Seinfeld-inspired relaxation technique. About Guest Amanda Baden Amanda Baden is a Full Professor in the graduate Counseling Program at Montclair State University in Montclair, New Jersey and a licensed psychologist with a clinical practice in New York City. She focuses her research and clinical practice on adoption triad members, transracial/international adoption issues, racial and cultural identity, and multicultural counseling. Amanda is a Fellow for Division 17 of the American Psychological Association, Board Member of the New York State Board of Psychology, Advisory Board Member for the Rudd Adoption Research Program at the UMAss-Amherst, Board Member of Creating a Family, and co-chair of the Adoption Initiative Biennial Conferences.   Contact Amanda Baden on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandabaden/   Related Episodes You Voted For Who?! https://www.podpage.com/the-chill-factory/you-voted-for-who/ Breaking New Stress https://www.podpage.com/the-chill-factory/breaking-news-stress/   Serenity Now (relaxation technique) Most people inhale and exhale 10-12 times per minute. Studies find breathing at about half that rate increases relaxation. This 5-6 breaths-per-minute exercise can spark rapid inner-peace, and overall stress and anxiety reduction when regularly practiced.   Using a stopwatch or clock, count the inhale and exhale sets you take in one minute.Practice breathing in and out more slowly.Using the timepiece, work toward 5-6 inhalation and exhalation sets per minute. Ford deeper peace: Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth.Shorten your inhales and lengthen your exhales. The Breather feature on The Chill Factory app is a great visual and audio guide for this exercise.   The Chill Factory App Chill between episodes with The Chill Factory app, your calming companion to The Chill Factory podcast. It’s like a ‘spa in your pocket’ with hundreds of relaxing audio tracks, sleep enhancers, mindfulness guides, wellness reminders and much more updated daily. Download The Chill Factory app from the App Store or Google Play   About Host Jordan Friedman Jordan is known as The Stress Coach, a career path that likely started when one of the world’s largest brain tumors was discovered in his head at age 10. The resulting, nonstop stress continued through college until he reluctantly enrolled in a stress management class that led to much less stress, a degree in public health, a job as Columbia University’s health education director and now a career as a global stress management speaker, trainer and author. For 25 years, Jordan's been privileged to help and learn from 9/11 survivors, teachers, CEOs, police officers, incarcerated adults, students and lots of other stressed people who want to be more successful, get better grades, sleep easier and be healthier. In 2004, Jordan founded The Stress Coach to provide innovative workshops, multimedia webinars, chill apps, online courses and more stress-relief opportunities. The Chill Factory podcast is Jordan's latest effort to bring stress relief and better health to the world.

Commercial airline pilot Dave Erazo addresses the four biggest sources of flying anxiety and why they don't need to be so stressful. About 40% of us are nervous fliers and this episode is full of facts and tips to make your next flight smoother, including some surprising strategies. About Guest Dave Erazo Dave Erazo is a commercial airline pilot with over 30 years of experience flying for a major US airline.  He has over 25,000 flight hours and has flown DC-9, 727, 737, 757, 767 and 777 aircraft. He has both domestic and international flight experience and is currently a 737 Captain. Prior to becoming a commercial airline pilot he flew the C-9A in the US Air Force.  He flew in support of Operation Desert Storm and served in the Air Force Reserve until retirement. He is a graduate of the US Air Academy.   Interesting Articles for Nervous Fliers Aerophobia (Wikipedia Psychology) https://psychology.fandom.com/wiki/Aerophobia How Science and Psychology Helped Me Overcome My Fear of Flying https://thepointsguy.com/news/how-science-and-psychology-helped-me-overcome-my-fear-of-flying/   The Chill Factory App Chill between episodes with The Chill Factory app, your calming companion to The Chill Factory podcast. It’s like a ‘spa in your pocket’ with hundreds of relaxing audio tracks, sleep enhancers, mindfulness guides, wellness reminders and much more updated daily. Download The Chill Factory app from the App Store or Google Play.   About Host Jordan Friedman Jordan is known as The Stress Coach, a career path that likely started when one of the world’s largest brain tumors was discovered in his head at age 10. The resulting, nonstop stress continued through college until he reluctantly enrolled in a stress management class that led to much less stress, a degree in public health, a job as Columbia University’s health education director and now a career as a global stress management speaker, trainer and author. For 25 years, Jordan's been privileged to help and learn from 9/11 survivors, teachers, CEOs, police officers, incarcerated adults, students and lots of other stressed people who want to be more successful, get better grades, sleep easier and be healthier. In 2004, Jordan founded The Stress Coach to provide innovative workshops, multimedia webinars, chill apps, online courses and more stress-relief opportunities. The Chill Factory podcast is Jordan's latest effort to bring stress relief and better health to the world.

Disagreement and conflict with others is one of the more stressful experiences we encounter, yet most of us don't employ a strategy that has the great power to difuse these situations and the stress they cause. Jordan talks with professional mediator Chris Sorensen about how we can use mediation and the mediation mindset to ease big and small conflicts with family, friends, colleagues and strangers—sometimes immediately. After the conversation, you'll learn Check Your Dashboard, a technique to keep you running smoothly all day long. About Guest Chris Sorensen Chris has been a family and divorce mediator and collaborative lawyer for 25 years.  He’s a graduate of Harvard law school, has a masters in social work from New York university and did his training as a relational  psychoanalyst  at the National institute for the Psychotherapies.  He’s past president of the family and divorce council of greater New York and has also served on the board of the New York State council on divorce mediation.  Chris works and lives in New York City.   Chris Sorensen's Website: www.sorensenpc.com   The Chill Factory App Chill between episodes with The Chill Factory app, your calming companion to The Chill Factory podcast. It’s like a ‘spa in your pocket’ with hundreds of relaxing audio tracks, sleep enhancers, mindfulness guides, wellness reminders and much more updated daily. Download The Chill Factory app from the App Store or Google Play and use the password mediate for free access to all the app's features through 10/5/23 (offer good for the first 25 takers).   About Host Jordan Friedman Jordan is known as The Stress Coach, a career path that likely started when one of the world’s largest brain tumors was discovered in his head at age 10. The resulting, nonstop stress continued through college until he reluctantly enrolled in a stress management class that led to much less stress, a degree in public health, a job as Columbia University’s health education director and now a career as a global stress management speaker, trainer and author. For 25 years, Jordan's been privileged to help and learn from 9/11 survivors, teachers, CEOs, police officers, incarcerated adults, students and lots of other stressed people who want to be more successful, get better grades, sleep easier and be healthier. In 2004, Jordan founded The Stress Coach to provide innovative workshops, multimedia webinars, chill apps, online courses and more stress-relief opportunities. The Chill Factory podcast is Jordan's latest effort to bring stress relief and better health to the world.