Self-Worth in Times of Chaos
How do people keep going in times of rupture, when life stops following the rules?
Through honest, unhurried conversations with people who have faced redundancy, burnout, health challenges, loss, financial strain, career disruption, and major life transitions, the podcast explores what sustains us when confidence, success and certainty fall away.
This is not about positive thinking or quick fixes. It is about the deeper fuel of self-worth — the inner source of dignity, energy, and resilience that allows people to live, work, and relate with clarity and humanity in chaotic times.
Each episode invites reflection on how living from self-worth cultivates both hope and strength — the kind that endures when outcomes, roles, and approval can no longer carry us.
Episodes
38 episodes
Thoughtload, with Liane Davey
In this conversation, Dr. Liane Davey discusses the concept of 'thought load' and its impact on individuals, particularly in chaotic environments. She emphasizes the distinction between cognitive load and emotional burden, highlighting the mult...
Structure in Chaotic Times, with Catie Young
In this episode, Catie Young shares her experience navigating chaos during her husband's health crises, emphasising the lessons learned about planning, self-care, and structured routines for independence and stability.Topics
Wicked World, with Sonja Wekema
In this episode, Sonja Wekema shares insights from her book 'Leading in a Wicked World' and discusses her experience of navigating chaos, self-awareness, and leadership in turbulent times. She reflects on personal chaos, the importance of comin...
Future of Work, with Dan Pontefract
Dan Pontefract, a Canadian leadership and culture change strategist, shares insights on navigating chaos, from his personal experience of career transitions. We talk about the future of work, where Dan emphasises the importance of adaptab...
Hope as a Daily Choice, with Scott Lackey
In this lively interview, Scott Lackey shares his personal experiences with chaos, resilience, and hope. He illustrates how chaos can be a catalyst for growth, makes a distinction between power and control and outlines practical lessons for nav...
From Chaos to Self-Worth at 20, with Lawrence Harris
In this inspiring interview, 20-year-old keynote speaker and author Lawrence C Harris shares his powerful journey through childhood chaos, the importance of self-worth, and practical tools like journaling to transform pain into empowerment. Dis...
Being a Friend to Yourself, with Claudia Vettore
Claudia Vettore shares her experience and insights on managing stress, self-worth and resilience in times of chaos. She discusses the importance of mindfulness, language, and cultural perspectives in understanding ourselves and navigating uncer...
Meditation in Times of Chaos, with Laurence Freeman OSB
In a deep and insightful conversation, Fr. Laurence Freeman shares his original journey into meditation, its relevance in times of chaos, and how it can foster inner peace and resilience. He distinguishes between crisis and chaos; shares some p...
The Art of the Meaningful Few, with Matt Day
In this insightful interview, Matt Day, founder of Meaningful Few, shares his perspectives on navigating chaos in marketing and personal life. Topics include humility in marketing, changes of consumer behavior during economic downturns, the imp...
Developing Mental Strength, with Patrick Mahoney
Patrick Mahoney shares his journey through loss and chaos, focusing on mental resilience, longevity, and the importance of environment and community in shaping a fulfilling life. He illustrates how deliberate chaos and neuroplasticity can enhan...
Challenges of hierarchy, with Ashleigh Vilk
In this insightful interview, Ashleigh Vilk explores the challenges of hierarchy in educational institutions and in life. We discuss the need for external validation, the treadmill of work, self-worth, as well as practical ways to disconnect fr...
Change of Identity, with Borana Taraj
SummaryIn this conversation, Borana Taraj, a Gestalt Therapist, shares her personal journey through significant life transitions, including becoming a mother and losing her own mother. She discusses the chaos and burnout that ofte...
Navigating the Unplanned, with Heike Yates
SummaryIn this warm and energetic conversation, Heike Yates shares her journey of navigating chaos, rebuilding self-trust and pursuing her spark through life's unexpected turns. Heike’s experiences from moving abroad to reinventin...
Chaos and creativity, with Maria Ana Botelho Neves
SummaryIn this episode, Maria Ana Botelho Neves shares her experiences with chaos, trust, and regeneration amidst Portugal's storms and wildfires. Discover her insights on time, nature, and creativity in this inspiring conversatio...
From war to motherhood, with Viktoriya Kravchenko
SummaryIn this episode, Viktoriya Kravchenko shares her experiences of navigating life amidst the chaos of war, immigration, and motherhood. She reflects on the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on her life, the challenges...
Working through a dilemma of identity, with Jacopo Lazzaretti
SummaryIn this conversation, John Niland and Jacopo Lazzaratti explore the complexities of professional identity, the challenges of integrating multiple passions, and the impact of self-worth on performance. Jacopo shares his jour...
A life worth fighting for, with Caroline Sullivan
SummaryLong COVID transformed Caroline Sullivan’s life—and her perspective on resilience. Despite five years of suffering from a condition once misunderstood, she discovered an inner fighter that not only helped her survive, but p...
Swimming through life’s challenges, with Noel Donnellan
SummaryIn this inspiring interview, Noel Donnellan shares his journey from mechanical engineering to a successful decorative artist, navigating chaos and health crises, including COVID-19, with resilience and kindness. Discover ho...
Finding new purpose, with Kate Andrews
SummaryKate Andrews shares her personal journey through chaos, including her battle with lupus, career transition, and the importance of slowing down, understanding oneself, and prioritizing well-being.Takeaways<...
Sudden bereavement, with Amy Moser
Summary Amy Moser shares her profound journey through grief after losing her partner unexpectedly, exploring how she managed the chaos, supported by community and self-regulation frameworks, and how this experience impacted ...
Financial setbacks, with Anne Randerson
Summary In this insightful interview, Anne Randerson shares her experiences navigating the chaos caused by the US dollar's drop in value, the importance of self-worth in chaotic times and strategies to prevent burnout. She d...
Digital overwhelm, with Kerry Lynch
Summary In this episode, John Niland and Kerry Lynch explore the chaos and disruption caused by digital overwhelm, particularly in the context of social media and its impact on self-worth and creativity. Kerry shares her per...
Life after layoff, with Maria Goranova
Summary In this conversation, Maria Goranova shares her journey through unexpected career turbulence after experiencing her first layoff. She discusses the emotional impact of this event, the importance of self-worth, a...
Navigating chaos to a new professional identity, with Richard Ayling
SummaryIn this conversation, John Niland and Richard Ayling explore the themes of chaos, disruption, and the importance of human connection when navigating life's challenges. Rich shares his personal experiences of upheaval during...