Nonsense in the Chaos

Jolie

This weekly offering is an exploration into the unknown, as I interview one of the many extraordinary people I've had the joy of meeting on this weird and wonderful journey we call life.Instead of having pre-planned questions, I pull three tarot cards, which we’ll discuss and share our insights on. This concept aims to support me and the listeners to learn to be at ease with the unknown, demonstrating how there’s something to gain from trusting the chaos of the universe.

  1. 18h ago

    #96 Pilgrimage for Armageddon; Week One, Meeting Athena.

    Week One of the Pilgrimage for Armageddon is underway and it turns out the first lesson was about nearly losing one of the most important members of the expedition… My pilgrim staff, Polly.  After nearly falling from the ramparts at Mont-Saint-Michel, Polly was rescued, reborn and transformed into Athena, one of the energy lines we're setting off walking, and of course the goddess of wise decisions, wisdom, courage, strategy and righteous action. Which got me thinking about what really matters. Perhaps the most precious things in the universe aren't gold, possessions or even the things we think we need to survive, but consciousness, imagination and love. And, apparently, a rather magnificent piece of wood. And wood is the most precious material in the known universe. The music and artwork is by @moxmoxmoxiemox Nonsense in the Chaos is available on all podcast platforms or you can listen to it here… https://nonsenseinthechaos.buzzsprout.com  I'd love to know what you think! If you want to get in touch with me about anything on the podcast then email nonsenseinthechaos@gmail.com or you can follow me on Instagram and Bluesky @kriyaarts or at the Nonsense in the Chaos Page on Facebook. Please consider supporting me through patreon.com/JolieRose and like, follow, and review wherever you get your podcasts from. Share about Nonsense in the Chaos far and wide! The more people who hear about the podcast the better. Thank you for all your support -x-

  2. Sep 2

    #94 Kentwell Hall; And the Great Cart Clamping Scandal of 1553

    Step back through the mists of time and into the glorious, smoky, slightly unhinged world of Kentwell Hall Tudor Re-Creation… This week, the podcast is less “peaceful historical immersion” and more woodsmoke, clucking chickens, creaking carts, peacocks screaming in the distance and the unmistakable sound of 1553’s most outrageous scandal… THE GREAT CART CLAMPING SCANDAL OF 1553 Who clamped the cart? Why was it clamped? Who authorised the clamping? And, most importantly… WHO IN GOD'S TEETH IS GOING TO PAY THE FINE? Come and experience the sights, sounds and smells of Tudor Kentwell — where the past is very much alive, the peasants have opinions, the craftsmen know their arses from their elbows, and apparently even the carts aren’t safe. A journey into history, heritage, chaos and the deeply questionable transport enforcement practices of the sixteenth century. This week’s Nonsense in the Chaos is now in your ears. I'm sorry it's landed a little late.  The music and artwork is by @moxmoxmoxiemox Nonsense in the Chaos is available on all podcast platforms or you can listen to it here… https://nonsenseinthechaos.buzzsprout.com  I'd love to know what you think! If you want to get in touch with me about anything on the podcast then email nonsenseinthechaos@gmail.com or you can follow me on Instagram and Bluesky @kriyaarts or at the Nonsense in the Chaos Page on Facebook. Please consider supporting me through patreon.com/JolieRose and like, follow, and review wherever you get your podcasts from. Share about Nonsense in the Chaos far and wide! The more people who hear about the podcast the better. Thank you for all your support -x-

  3. Aug 7

    #92 Time to Topple the Toffs

    TRIGGER WARNING ⚠️  15min in talks about child abuse This week, a surprise visit from an old friend left me asking a much bigger question. What is it about people who think money, status and name-dropping make them more important than everyone else? Watching one person's behaviour manage to irritate not just me but seemingly half of Sark became the perfect reminder that it's time to stop bowing to wealth and privilege simply because society tells us we should. This isn't about resentment. It's about self-respect. In this episode, I explore why it's time to lovingly—but firmly—topple the toffs. To stop confusing riches with wisdom, status with character, and influence with integrity. Real power comes from kindness, authenticity and treating every human being as an equal. If you've ever felt intimidated by someone who believed they were above everyone else, this conversation is your reminder: no one is. It's time to stand tall, speak truth with love, and remember that genuine greatness never needs to announce itself. Books mentioned; Witch: Unleashed. Untamed. Unapologetic by Lisa Lister Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner (Llewellyn's Practical Magick) by Scott Cuningham  Witches, Sluts, Feminists: Conjuring the Sex Positive by Kristen J. Sollee The music and artwork is by @moxmoxmoxiemox Nonsense in the Chaos is available on all podcast platforms or you can listen to it here… https://nonsenseinthechaos.buzzsprout.com  I'd love to know what you think! If you want to get in touch with me about anything on the podcast then email nonsenseinthechaos@gmail.com or you can follow me on Instagram and Bluesky @kriyaarts or at the Nonsense in the Chaos Page on Facebook. Please consider supporting me through patreon.com/JolieRose and like, follow, and review wherever you get your podcasts from. Share about Nonsense in the Chaos far and wide! The more people who hear about the podcast the better. Thank you for all your support -x-

  4. Jul 24

    #90 The Stories That Shape the Future

    The battle for the future won't just be fought through technology, politics or economics. It will be fought through story. As artificial intelligence, data centres and digital infrastructure become the backbone of modern civilisation, new narratives are already emerging. Those who defend rivers, forests and the living Earth risk being recast as obstacles to progress... even as extremists. Recent political moves in the United States hint at how quickly environmental resistance could be reframed through the language of security and terrorism. In this week's episode of Nonsense in the Chaos, I explore why storytelling has become one of the most powerful acts of our time. If old myths are being rewritten to justify extraction, surveillance and endless growth, then we need to become better storytellers ourselves... weaving narratives rooted in relationship, beauty, belonging and a living planet. Because the stories we tell today will determine the world we inhabit tomorrow. Books I mention in this episode; Sand Talk; How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World by Tyson Yunkaporta Active Hope; How to Face the Mess We're in with Unexpected Reslience & Creative Power by Joanna Macy & Chris Johnstone  The music and artwork is by @moxmoxmoxiemox Nonsense in the Chaos is available on all podcast platforms or you can listen to it here… https://nonsenseinthechaos.buzzsprout.com  I'd love to know what you think! If you want to get in touch with me about anything on the podcast then email nonsenseinthechaos@gmail.com or you can follow me on Instagram and Bluesky @kriyaarts or at the Nonsense in the Chaos Page on Facebook. Please consider supporting me through patreon.com/JolieRose and like, follow, and review wherever you get your podcasts from. Share about Nonsense in the Chaos far and wide! The more people who hear about the podcast the better. Thank you for all your support -x-

  5. Jul 17

    #89 The Power of Pilgrimage; Guy Hayward and the Magic of Walking with Intention

    What happens when we choose to walk not simply to get somewhere, but to be changed by the journey itself? This week I'm joined by Guy Hayward, co-founder and Director of the British Pilgrimage Trust and co-author of Britain's Pilgrim Places. Since 2014, Guy has been quietly helping revive pilgrimage across Britain through the simple but profound invitation to 'bring your own beliefs', reminding us that pilgrimage belongs to everyone, regardless of faith or philosophy. Together we wander through the archetype of the pilgrim, exploring why walking with intention transforms not only the landscape around us, but our relationship with ourselves, with strangers, and with the more-than-human world. We talk about the curious openness that emerges on the road, the unexpected conversations that seem to find you, and why moving at walking pace allows the world to reveal itself in ways we'd otherwise miss. Whether you've walked hundreds of miles or never considered yourself a pilgrim, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, pay attention, and rediscover the quiet magic that's been waiting beside the path all along. The music and artwork is by @moxmoxmoxiemox Nonsense in the Chaos is available on all podcast platforms or you can listen to it here… https://nonsenseinthechaos.buzzsprout.com  I'd love to know what you think! If you want to get in touch with me about anything on the podcast then email nonsenseinthechaos@gmail.com or you can follow me on Instagram and Bluesky @kriyaarts or at the Nonsense in the Chaos Page on Facebook. Please consider supporting me through patreon.com/JolieRose and like, follow, and review wherever you get your podcasts from. Share about Nonsense in the Chaos far and wide! The more people who hear about the podcast the better. Thank you for all your support -x-

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This weekly offering is an exploration into the unknown, as I interview one of the many extraordinary people I've had the joy of meeting on this weird and wonderful journey we call life.Instead of having pre-planned questions, I pull three tarot cards, which we’ll discuss and share our insights on. This concept aims to support me and the listeners to learn to be at ease with the unknown, demonstrating how there’s something to gain from trusting the chaos of the universe.