Calm and Chaos Podcast with Carmen Radford

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners?Email us at [email protected] life gets overwhelming, it’s easy to lose sight of our own needs and values. This episode is a gentle reminder to slow down, return to yourself, and practice the ultimate form of self-care: being your own best friend. We explore practical ways to remember what is truly important, strip away the external pressures, and confidently prioritise your own well-being and dreams. You are worth your own time—let’s start acting like it.

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners?Email us at [email protected] this solo episode, I take a moment to reflect on the journey so far — the insights, growth, and lessons gathered from my incredible guests who’ve shared their expertise and vulnerability around wellness. Each conversation has reminded me that progress isn’t about perfection, but about presence: showing up for ourselves with curiosity, compassion, and consistency. As I look back, I’m reminded how interconnected our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being truly are — and how the wisdom of others can inspire us to keep evolving, both inwardly and outwardly.

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners?Email us at [email protected] this heartfelt episode, we sit down with the author of When My Bottle Gets Too Full , Cristina McAllister, to explore the powerful world of big emotions. With warmth and insight, they share what it means for feelings to “overflow,” how children (and adults) can better understand what’s happening inside, and why compassion is the key to emotional wellbeing. Thoughtful, reassuring, and full of practical wisdom, this conversation invites listeners to see big feelings not as something to fear—but as something to gently hold, understand, and grow through.Instagram: cristina_mac23Amazon (UK): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bottle-Full-Understanding-Really-Feelings/dp/1787880915Amazon (Canada): https://www.amazon.ca/Bottle-Full-Understanding-Really-Feelings/dp/1787880915Chapters Indigo (Canada): https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/when-my-bottle-gets-too-full--understanding-our-really-big-feelings/9781787880917.html

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners?Email us at [email protected] is a solo episode sharing about my word for last year - "presence" and how that went, reviewing all of the episodes with guests from 2025, and what 2026 looks like!!!Want to be a guest in 2026?Email me at [email protected]: @thecalmandchaospodcast

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners?Email us at [email protected] (Sandy) K. Sodhi is an author and librarian whose journey has been shaped by a lifelong love of stories and a deep commitment to children’s learning. Surrounded by books each day, she discovered that stories are not only a source of imagination but also powerful tools for teaching kindness, resilience, curiosity, and empathy. Her work as a librarian allows her to connect children with books that speak to their experiences, while her writing gives her the opportunity to create those meaningful stories herself. Through storytelling, classroom visits, and library programs, she gently guides young readers toward understanding important lessons about life, values, and self-confidence. Her dual role as both author and librarian reflects her belief that books can inspire children to grow not only as readers, but as thoughtful and compassionate individuals.Website : niraalicreations.comInstagram: @niraalicreations Books available to order:Ms. Chievus in the ClassroomTalk to Me, What Do You See?  Beauty and Joy from A - ZMoments in Time - Memories of East VancouverProud to be a KaurProud to be a Singh

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners?Email us at [email protected] Graham Pellow shares some amazing experiences from travelling the world; working at The Natural History Museum; meeting Her Majesty The Queen and Sir David Attenborough; the importance of health, family, and finding joy - and much more. Enjoy!Website: https://www.grahampellowartist.com/

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners?Email us at [email protected] Anna Parker-Naples interview on the Calm and Chaos Podcast with Carmen Radford. Anna is the founder of Influential Breathwork (see links below) and groundbreaking research on breathwork, noteably related to Perminopause, among a plethora of other areas of health and wellness. Find out more about Anna Parker-Naples and her courses here:Website: https://www.annaparkernaples.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/?hl=en-gbLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples⁩

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners?Email us at [email protected] Carmen and special guest therapist Misha, founder of Mynded - The Therapy Collective, for an informative conversation about therapy, specifically surrounding women's health and wellness. Misha shares informative insights into various types of therapy including EMDR and CBT as well as takeaway tips to help grow compassion for yourself and for others. Learn more at her webinars, monthly newsletter, and upcoming events. Find more information here: The Sisterhood Session: Understanding Trauma & Finding Your Way Forward WEBINAR LINK: https://bit.ly/3LCjStLWebsite: https://mynded.co.uk/meet-misha/Instagram: @therapywithmisha_Facebook: Mynded - The Therapy Collective

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners?Email us at [email protected] of all ages from around the world contributed 10 Pearls of Wisdom for this episode - and I have the honour of sharing them! Feel free to share yours on the pod by emailing [email protected] - and tune in to hear them shared!

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners?Email us at [email protected] I have the pleasure of welcoming a very special guest, Carole Matthews - a world-renowned author of over 30 novels, which have been published in more than 30 countries, and have sold over 6 million copies worldwide. We discuss her incredible career, some of her amazing experiences, and she shares wonderful guidance on wellbeing and following your heart. Enjoy!

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners?Email us at [email protected] stands for Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment, with the addition of Health. Join Personal Trainer, Positive Psychology Coach and mum of three, Minniina Abbott, as we discuss how to find the right exercises for YOU, how to get into the right mindset to achieve your goals, and why it is so important to listen to your body, especially as we navigate the many trials in women's health, such as perimenopause and menopause. Find Minniina:Instagram: @minniinawellnessFacebook: Minnina FitnessWebsite: https://www.minniinaabbott.com/about-me

Meg, Kelly, and I get real and open about the ups and downs of our cycles! PMS, periods, everything that comes with them. And we've shared it all in the hopes that it will help other women, just as other podcasts have helped us. Share your story with me at [email protected] and let it reach others to help them too!

Check out my gorgeous guest Sirrekka Regan on instagram - @Sold.by.Sirrekka On this episode, Sirrekka shares her journey to her successful real estate business, the grind behind it (and the glam!), and how she pours energy into herself too through wellness and exercise. Also, don't be surprised if you laugh out loud with us on this one!

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners?Email us at [email protected] ready for the ultimate masterclass in combating fine lines and rewriting your skincare routine! In this incredible episode, Helen Morrison, the brilliant mind behind Frownies, shares the fascinating history of the original wrinkle-smoothing skin patches. Helen breaks down exactly how these ultra-popular products transform your skin, while diving deep into how a positive, holistic approach to health and well-being can completely revolutionize how you look and feel. If you’re looking for glowing skin and a vibrant mindset, this is the episode you cannot afford to miss!Instagram: @frownies @helenkmorrison

In this episode, we sit down with a wonderful guest who wears two vital hats: she’s a dedicated public health nurse and a loving mum navigating her family’s autism journey. Together, we explore their story so far—from the early days of understanding her son’s unique world to finding real moments of connection. Tune in as we dive deep into the realities of parenting, building communication bridges, finding the right support, and the beautiful lessons learned along the way.Films: Inside Our Autistic Minds: A BBC documentary that shares the stories of four autistic people and their families. - Chris Packhamhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0bbnh47/inside-our-autistic-mindsPaddy and Christine McGuinness: Our Family and Autism: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00122vl/paddy-and-christine-mcguinness-our-family-and-autism#:~:text=Paddy%20and%20Christine%20McGuinness:%20Our%20Family%20and%20Autism%20%2D%20BBC%20iPlayerResources:Support to discusshttps://www.autismbedfordshire.net/support-for-children/workshopsearly concerns SEN https://bit.ly/earlyconcernsThe Local OfferIf you have a child or young person with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), then think of the Local Offer as all of the services and support available to them and you as a parent or carer.Our Local Offer Directory contains information about education, health and care services, voluntary agencies, leisure activities and support groups. https://localoffer.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/kb5/centralbedfordshire/directory/home.pageNeurodiversity Support Packhttps://www.cambscommunityservices.nhs.uk/beds-luton-community-paediatrics/neurodiversity-support-pack-(nsp)Outside In         Offer advice and support groups for parents of children with ADHD / Autism. Children do not require a ‘diagnosis’.01462 [email protected] SENDIASS Central Bedfordshire SEND Parent, Children and Young Person Partnership Service       They offer free confidential, impartial and independent information, advice and support to parents & carers.Telephone: 0300 300 8088 - 7:30am to 4pm, Monday to FridayEmail: [email protected]

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Thank goodness for the growing awareness surrounding mental health. Had I had access to resources during my parents divorce, it might have helped in big ways. Still, I'm grateful for the tools I've learned about and implemented for myself now. What tools do you access when you experience anxiety?

Music began to be a massive part of my life really early on. I could write a soundtrack to my life, full of nostalgia, heartache, ups and downs, all the emotions - with songs that remind me of those times, usually because they happened to be part of my life at that time, whether they were new on the radio, whether someone was showing them to me just to share how they felt because of it, whether I was performing these songs... still, music is present in my daily life. It can have so many purposes, so many facets and methods of connection. How do you connect with music?

"Get ready for the ultimate masterclass in combating fine lines and rewriting your skincare routine! In this incredible episode, Helen Morrison, the brilliant mind behind Frownies, shares the fascinating history of the original wrinkle-smoothing skin patches. Helen breaks down exactly how these cult-favorite products transform your skin, while diving deep into how a positive, holistic approach to health and well-being can completely revolutionize how you look and feel. If you’re looking for glowing skin and a vibrant mindset, this is the episode you cannot afford to miss!"Hi everyone, in this episode I'm sharing about how a friend asking me to do a marathon with her has kick-started my motivation with fitness again - but also, how often do you feel set back like me?! Sleep deprivation is the number one thing that sets me back... can you relate?!

This is a solo episode wherein I list as many surprising things I experienced during and after pregnancy. Might be a little bit of over-sharing, but hey, that's how we learn!

In this episode, my special guest is a yoga instructor and mother of two. We discuss the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of incorporating yoga and mindfulness practices into daily life, with lovely tips on how to start!

In this episode we speak with a special guest about the Mindfulness and Well-being classes she teaches for adults, Forest School for children, and a variety of ways that we can reconnect with nature and, ultimately, ourselves.

I am a school teacher, piano teacher, and have taught music classes and coached sports over many years. In this episode, I read my final essay I wrote in university just a few years back while completing my Bachelor's degree with a double minor in education. I hope it provides some insight into what school has the potential to be and the experience we hope our children have.

We talk about the benefits and challenges of returning to work at a company after having children.

We discuss the first meeting of a pet and a new child, what to consider even before getting a pet, and how to facilitate the communication between animals and children.

Special guest Amelia discusses tips that help facilitate a dialogue surrounding food with your children and create a happy relationship with food for everyone.

Special guest Lauren discusses the ups and downs about returning to work after having a child, when you're self-employed and working from home.

In this episode I share a brief story of my journey thru motherhood so far. I moved across the world midway thru my first pregnancy - this tells a little about before and after that!