Chaotic Compass Podcast

Episode 90: Surviving Midlife Chaos – Family, Work, and Finding Humor in the Mess Hey there, it’s Stefanie from Chaotic Compass ! This is a big one—Episode 90! 🎉 I’m talking about the beautiful disaster that is midlife chaos. From raising four kids in a blended family to juggling a job, businesses, and everything in between, my life is a constant whirlwind of “what the heck just happened?” moment...

In this episode of Chaotic Compass , I open up about the chaos and craziness of the past six months. I reflect on family life, work, and the personal moments that have kept me away from the podcast. Here's a breakdown of everything I cover: Episode Highlights: 1. Where Have I Been? I start by catching up with you all and explaining the long gap between episodes. Life’s been a bit wild lately with...

In today’s episode, it’s the monthly recap. Why are ya’ll so obsessed with these episodes? I’m here for it just freaking weird. We talk about me traveling multiple times solo recently. I tell you about our oldest kids’ musicals (high school musical: the musical: the series lol). And I also talk about new words kids are saying. I mean what the hell is a skibidy toilet anyways guys? Let’s go! For mo...

In today’s episode, it’s the whole fam! Yes all 6 of us sit down. We ask random questions, reminisce about our past times as a family and try our best to not talk over each other. Editing this episode took me FOREVER. But we have lots of laughs and it gives you a glimpse in what our life looks like on a regular basis. It’s chaos, you guys! Let’s go! For more content, check out my YouTube page here...

In today’s episode, I talk about mental load. What the heck is that? I discuss what it looks like in my life. I also give ways to work through it with your partner or someone you may be trying to delegate some of your tasks to. Let’s dive in! For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here .  Thanks for the love! The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwri...

In today’s episode, I talk about SELF-CARE!! Self-care is so important now more than ever. With all the craziness going on in the world, pouring into yourself so you can pour into others is necessary. Today I discuss different ideas for self-care. Some of them I have already been doing and others I am struggling with. Let’s dive in! Here’s the link for more self-care ideas : https://www.hingehealt...

For some reason, y’all just love it when I recap my months. These episodes where I recap the last 30 days are some of my top listened-to episodes. So thanks - but that’s effing weird. To celebrate your weirdness, here is another monthly recap. I talk about being a citizen of Tinkle Town, my 10-year anniversary (not what you think), my new job, being locked out of my own home, and my daughter formi...

We are talking about the last 3 steps of the 7 step process for manifestation! I am so passionate about this topic and wanted to break it down for you a little more. Check out Roxie Nafousi website here to get more info on where you can get her book! For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here .  Thanks for the love! The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie...

It's 2024 y'all! Are you setting goals for 2024? I always set goals for the new year. If you aren't aiming at something, how do you know if you are making any real progress? In today's episode, I dive into the mindset needed to set new goals and actually achieve them. I talk about the different kinds of mindsets - fixed mindset, victim mindset, and growth mindset. Let's dive in! Here is the link f...

This week I recap a life update for me and the family. I started a new job plus still running things with the business. Things are even more chaotic. I dive into life and how I am navigating. Let's go! For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here .  Thanks for the love! The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a bus...

In today's episode I navigate through what the heck manifesting actually is. How do you even manifest? Well, you are manifesting all the time whether you want to or not. You have to start with gratitude. If you aren't thankful and grateful for what you have, how will you be even thankful/grateful for something in the future? Once you start with gratitude, then we move onto what we want. You have t...

So my audio isn't the best in this - I'm working through my new setup so bear with me. Instead of rerecording the whole thing, I'm just going to send it out there into the awesome interwebs. Today I talk about mental load. It seems to be a new catchphrase for all the shit on our brains that we deal with on a daily basis. Dive into it with me! Let's Go! The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by St...

For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here .  Thanks for the love! The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

Links to websites where I got most of my info. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2020/10/28/fact-check-9-things-women-couldnt-do-1971-mostly-right/3677101001/ https://www.oneadvisorypartners.com/blog/the-history-of-women-and-money-in-the-united-states-in-honor-of-womens-history-month?format=amp For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here .  Thanks for the...

Today I am navigating struggles with my husband. And boy am I hot mess. I talk about tiffs, arguments, and where I am mentally (which isn’t good BTW). I talk about signs and things I am doing to fight through this. But, boy, am I tired. Also - the guy I reference in this episode is ARTHUR BROOKS with his book about proven tactics to get happier. Sorry I couldn’t remember his name when I was record...

For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here .  Thanks for the love! The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here .  Thanks for the love! The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here .  Thanks for the love! The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here .  Thanks for the love! The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stefanie Wainwright. Stefanie is a wife, a mom, and a business owner whose life is chaotic all the time. This podcast is meant to help you find the funny and the good while navigating through the chaos. Enjoy!

Today’s episode I talk about reiki. I discuss my experience with a local reiki master and my session with her. I discuss how to help get you on the right path with higher vibrations (and what they heck that even means). And good ol’ manifestation - how you many not realize you are already manifesting (good or bad) Let’s dive in. For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here...

Today’s episode I talk about loosing some friends. It something I have struggled with over the past year or so. I did some research on the internet and found there are 5 common reasons you loose friends as an adult. I also talk about 2 different instances I have lost friends over the last year. Let’s dive in. For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here .  Thanks for t...

Today’s episode I talk about some things from my childhood - I label them as childhood trauma because of how it has lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms. I talk about how trying to fix the fridge was a huge trigger for me. I also dive into a reel I saw on Facebook from “The Yoga Couple” and some of their book “The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness”. Let’s go! For more...

Today’s episode I take a hot minute to dive deeper into how Ryan I started. I talk about my mindset when l was at my worst. And why you should let people see you at your worst. It’s how I believe that Ryan and I have been together for as long as we have. For more content, check out my YouTube page here and my website here .  Thanks for the love! The Chaotic Compass podcast was created by Stef...

Today’s episode I vulnerability. Such a touchy subject especially with my husband and I as of recently. I talk about how the subject came about. Also talk about Brene Brown and her TED talk on the subject. Brene had 4 things you can do in order to become more courageous. But first, you have to become more vulnerable. I also try a new cider from Bay Back Brewhouse from right here in Norfolk. For mo...

Today’s episode I talk about what the heck I have been up to for the past few weeks. I talk about all the tea - isn’t that what you cool cats are saying nowadays. I talk about a couple of moments that surprised me over the last week where I actually have been pretty mature with the situations. I talk about each of them and how I handled them. Hopefully you can gain some perspective too. Let’s go!...