Calm and Chaos Podcast with Carmen Radford

In this cozy, candid solo episode, we are diving deep into the messy, magical reality of modern womanhood. First, I’m sharing the chaotic (but humane!) saga of eviction notice duty for the mice that decided my car was their new luxury condo. Then, we are separating fact from folklore as we unpack the internet-breaking question: is menstrual blood actually a magical healer? Pull up a chair as I share some highly relatable updates on the beautiful chaos of motherhood, and what it really feels like to be a woman sitting in the waiting room for perimenopause. Grab your favorite tea, settle in, and let's get real!Email me with your stories at [email protected]

With over two decades of distinguished experience as a CIDESCO and CIBTAC-qualified beauty therapist, Anna Nickless stands as a an expert in advanced skincare and holistic bodywork. Renowned for crafting deeply restorative bespoke wellness massages, she seamlessly blends clinical precision with personalized care to deliver transformative results. As a certified provider of the coveted Caroline Hirons Skin Rocks facials, Anna brings a wealth of cutting-edge aesthetic knowledge and a results-driven philosophy to every conversation, offering listeners expert insights into effective skin health, modern facial therapies, and the art of elevated self-care.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bespokeskinandwellness/Email: [email protected]

Between the endless to-do lists, career goals, and showing up for everyone else, when was the last time you paused just for you? In this solo episode, we’re stripping away the pressure of "perfect" self-care and focusing on the small, daily whispers that bring us back to ourselves. Tune in for a warm, candid chat filled with gentle reminders to breathe, protect your peace, and reclaim your time. Consider this your permission slip to pour back into your own cup—because you can’t pour from an empty one.Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners?Email us at [email protected] the endless to-do lists, career goals, and showing up for everyone else, when was the last time you paused just for you? In this solo episode, we’re stripping away the pressure of "perfect" self-care and focusing on the small, daily whispers that bring us back to ourselves. Tune in for a warm, candid chat filled with gentle reminders to breathe, protect your peace, and reclaim your time. Consider this your permission slip to pour back into your own cup—because you can’t pour from an empty one.Got a story to share or a question to ask the listeners?Email us at [email protected]

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