Calm and Chaos Podcast with Carmen Radford

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners? Email us at calmandchaospodcast@gmail.com When 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...

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners? Email us at calmandchaospodcast@gmail.com In 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: sh...

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners? Email us at calmandchaospodcast@gmail.com In 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 i...

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners? Email us at calmandchaospodcast@gmail.com This 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 calmandchaospodcast@gmail.com IG: @thecalmandchaospodcast

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners? Email us at calmandchaospodcast@gmail.com Sandip (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, re...

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners? Email us at calmandchaospodcast@gmail.com Artist 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 calmandchaospodcast@gmail.com Join 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...

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners? Email us at calmandchaospodcast@gmail.com Join 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 takeawa...

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners? Email us at calmandchaospodcast@gmail.com Women 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 calmandchaospodcast@gmail.com - and tune in to hear them shared!

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners? Email us at calmandchaospodcast@gmail.com Today 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 shar...

Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners? Email us at calmandchaospodcast@gmail.com PERMAH 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 achi...

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 calmandchaospodcast@gmail.com 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 calmandchaospodcast@gmail.com 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 ultra-...

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,...

How did you meet your partner? Here's our story...

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...

"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 approac...

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.