Relative Chaos

Today’s episode is one that will stay with you. It’s Part 4 in our series on Childhood Cancer Awareness and a story about unimaginable loss — and the kind of faith that carries a mother through it. Jennifer opens up about losing her 10-year-old son, Chase, to Burkitt’s Lymphoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. She takes us through the heartbreak, the questions, and ultimately, the hope that...

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the diagnosis doesn’t just affect one child—it reshapes every relationship around them. Awareness isn’t only about the illness; it’s about seeing the web of love, pain, and resilience that connects families, friends, and communities in the fight for hope.

There are moments in life that shake us to our core, moments when the world stops spinning the way it used to. For a mother, one of those moments comes when she hears the words: your child has cancer. In an instant, fear, grief, and uncertainty crash in, and everything familiar feels fragile. The routines of daily life are disrupted by hospital visits, test results, and the quiet ache of watching...

Welcome back to Relative Chaos . This month, September, is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month—a time that means more to us than words can capture. Our journey with childhood cancer began in a whirlwind of fear and uncertainty, when Jennifer's 10-year-old Chase was diagnosed just days after her great nephew ( Karissa's Cousins) received the same life-changing news. In the middle of that storm...

Imagine checking your email and finding a loan statement for a thousand dollars… in your name. Only problem? You never applied for it. Now imagine finding 179 more just like it .” This Episode of Relative Chaos , we’re diving into Karissa's story, whose life turned upside down when someone stole her identity and used it to open loan after loan two days before we left on vacation. What followed...

Chaos Getaway: A Travel Guide to Key Largo Welcome back to Relative Chaos , the podcast where family meets frenzy—and somehow we all survive. And today we’re kicking off our brand new travel series, Chaos Getaway —because nothing says "relaxing vacation" like packing the family into one itinerary. First stop? The salty breeze, sun-drenched streets, and low-key quirks of Key Largo , Florida. We’ll...

Beyond the Badge: The Silent Struggle — PTSD and Suicide in Law Enforcement "Behind the badge, there’s a human being — and far too often, that person is suffering in silence." In this powerful episode of R elative Chaos , we shine a light on one of the most pressing and often overlooked issues in law enforcement: PTSD and suicide among our officers. You’ll hear raw, honest stories from Lt. Kenneth...

In this deeply personal episode, we open up about losing my brother to suicide — the day our lives were forever changed, and the grief that followed. This is a raw, honest conversation about love, loss, mental health, and the painful questions that come after suicide. We talk about who my brother was, what we shared, the signs we missed (or didn’t), and how we’ve been navigating grief, guilt, and...

🎙️ RELATIVE CHAOS: The Fight Within An Honest Life Podcast Episode: Part One WHAT?! You thought you'd never get through it. But here you are. Still breathing. Still standing. Still fighting . 💬 Hosts Karissa McCrary & Jennifer Yeatts bring you a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it's like when the mind turns dark — and how to fight back. 💥 Because those thoughts? They’re loud....

On this episode of Relative Chaos, it's the space where it’s okay to not be okay. If you're a teen navigating the twists of OCD, depression, or both—you’re not alone, and you’ve just found your people. Today we discuss teen depression, the help they got, the parent's perspective, This podcast is your safe corner of the internet, where we talk real—about what it’s like living in a mind that doesn’t...

Taking care of your mental health isn’t selfish—it’s essential. This episode we are dedicated to helping you find peace in the process of healing. Whether you're setting boundaries, taking a step back, or just learning to breathe again, this show offers compassionate conversations and gentle reminders that it's okay to put yourself first. Because your well-being matters, and you don’t need...

This week we talk about the shock of teen pregnancy and the trials that come with that announcement from two different sides of the spectrum.

Today, we’re talking about something that affects thousands but is still often misunderstood— POTS , or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome . POTS is a form of dysautonomia that can turn everyday tasks into major challenges. For many, it's a long road to diagnosis, filled with symptoms that are dismissed or misunderstood—like dizziness, rapid heart rate, fatigue, and brain fog. But behin...

This week we talk all about the Mother's Day, May 11, 2003, EF3 tornado that touched down in Rutherford County. Co-Host, Karissa, lost everything in this tornado as it destroyed her home. Well, not everything. HA! We can't wait to tell you all the emotional and funny things that happened that day!

Welcome to Relative Chaos , the podcast where personal stories and the beautiful mess of life collide. Hosted by Jennifer Yeatts and Karissa McCrary, we dive into the chaos of everyday relationships and simply figuring out how to survive the daily whirlwind. Each episode, we share our own experiences, chat with special guests, and offer relatable insights and laughs along the way. Life is messy, b...