Calm and Chaos Podcast with Carmen Radford

Carmen Radford
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Carmen Radford hosts the Calm and Chaos podcast; the space where we discuss wellness, education, parenthood, relationships, music, and more. Carmen is a mum of 2, a school teacher, piano teacher, author, and soccer coach. This podcast is dedicated to sharing real stories from real people.

  1. 7h ago

    The Art of the Gentle Reset

    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 calmandchaospodcast@gmail.com 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 calmandchaospodcast@gmail.com

  2. Jun 10

    Be as Good of a Cheerleader as Your Best Friend!

    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 external pressures, and confidently prioritise your own well-being and dreams. You are worth your own time—let’s start acting like it.

  3. Apr 17

    Solo Episode Reflecting on Progress in Wellness

    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: 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.

  4. Mar 29

    Understanding Our Really Big Feelings with Author and Educator Cristina McAllister

    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 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

  5. Jan 28

    The 2025 Podcast Guests Rewind and Setting Intentions for 2026

    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

  6. Jan 18

    Author Sandip Sodhi shares her journey as an educator, librarian, and becoming a successful author with 5 incredible books!

    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, 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.com Instagram: @niraalicreations  Books available to order: Ms. Chievus in the Classroom Talk to Me, What Do You See?  Beauty and Joy from A - Z Moments in Time - Memories of East Vancouver Proud to be a Kaur Proud to be a Singh

  7. 12/04/2025

    Artist Graham Pellow shares his life story - meeting Her Majesty The Queen, Sir David Attenborough, work at The Natural History Museum, family, health, and a positive outlook!

    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/

  8. 11/17/2025

    Anna Parker-Naples discusses Influential Breathwork and Perimenopause

    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 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-gb Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples⁩

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Carmen Radford hosts the Calm and Chaos podcast; the space where we discuss wellness, education, parenthood, relationships, music, and more. Carmen is a mum of 2, a school teacher, piano teacher, author, and soccer coach. This podcast is dedicated to sharing real stories from real people.

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