Gentle Chaos
Welcome to Gentle Chaos , a bi-weekly podcast about navigating the beauty, mess, and mystery of everyday life. Hosted by Amaka Nnaeto, each episode dives into honest conversations about personal growth, relationships, community, and the moments that shape who we are. Through reflections and guest interviews, Gentle Chaos creates space for laughter, vulnerability, and fresh perspectives on what it means to live well. Whether you're seeking connection, inspiration, or simply a companion for the journey, this podcast invites you to find meaning in the chaos.
Episodes
On this week’s episode of Gentle Chaos, lets chat about one of the hardest parts of relationships: conflict. Inspired by a listener’s DM about friendship tensions, this episode explores what happens when things get rocky with people we care about.
We'll work through conflict is inevitable in any meaningful relationship and breaks down how to bring things up thoughtfully, apologize with real accoun...
I got a text! This week's episode is all about 2025's biggest cultural phenomenon, Love Island Season 7. This episode won't just be about drama, dumpings and and slow-motion walks—it's a deep-dive into what the show's popularity reveals about our media habits, social lives, and the return of the communal viewing experience.
We'll walk through the evolution of e...
This week on Gentle Chaos, we’re joined by OSÁ—a genre-blending Afro-fusion artist and self-described “music guy” whose sound fuses R&B, Afrobeats, and soul. In this episode, OSÁ opens up about his artistic journey, the early days of recording in his closet, and how he developed his signature sound.
We dive into the tension be...
For this week's episode of Gentle Chaos, we have musician, actor and influencer Jean-Luc in the studio. We'll talk fan run-ins in Paris, his love for Sex and the City and how he was always meant to be famous. Jean-Luc shares how a series of happy accidents and unexpected turns and inspirations led him to his iconic Tiktok characters (thats 100% not like him at all).
Whether you’re obsessed with Ti...
A slight change in plans this week! Lets talk about literature. In this episode of Gentle Chaos, I’m sharing my top five favorite books—spanning fiction, memoir, psychology, and page-turning thrillers. Whether you're a bookworm or just looking for your next great read, these are the books that have stuck with me.
I’ll walk you through why each book resonated wi...
We’re back with another episode of Gentle Chaos! This week, we’re diving into a strange and very 2025 trend: people forming emotional relationships with AI. Inspired by some TikToks and an Atlantic article, I unpack why some folks are turning to generative chatbots like ChatGPT for friendship, venting, and even comfort.
In this solo episode of Gentle Chaos, lets refelect on the quiet, often overlooked ways we build community—through small interactions, casual hellos, and what sociologists call weak ties.
Today we'll explore how always keeping your headphones in is affecting our soci...
Let's talk more about food! In this episode of Gentle Chaos, host Amaka Nnaeto sits down with Julian Tineo, founder of Heirloom Supper Club, a monthly supper club experience. We talk about the art of hosting, cooking for 80 people and and why a braised main course never fails. We'll explore how food fosters connection, and why people are craving these ...
We've brought a friend along! In this episode, I sit down with Bagus, the creative force behind Studio Bumi, a beloved communal dining experience in New York City, aimed at bringing people together with the goal of "alleviating urban loneliess". We'll how he got started, what it takes to create intentional spaces, and the small details that make guests feel truly at home. Get ready for a cozy convo on food, connection, and the magi...
We're back from season two of Gentle Chaos! In this season opener, we'll talk about ice skating, picking things back up, and hear all about what we have in store for this season. I'll dive into feelings of self-doubt and the courage it takes to keep going. We’ll explore the messy yet rewarding journey of pursuing your passions and remind ourselves that the only true failure is not trying.
...Let's wrap this up. This episode is the Season 1 finale. Join me as we take it all the way back to the beginning of the show, and reflect on all that we've learned along the way.
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In this episode, it's all about perspective. I ramble on about 48-hours in Toronto, the best doughnut I've ever had and the importance of deciding to keep the positive in focus.
Connect with me on Instagram and TikTok @gentlechaos.pod!
This week's episode is mix of stream of consciousness and reflection inspired by a Tiktok, exploring how and with whom we spend our time, the importance of fun, and the lesson on frienship I'm taking from men.
This episode, we'll chat about something I've been struggling with: discipline. Slightly congested, I'll discuss the need to lock in even when everything is in flux and the spiritual experience that is listening to Coldplay.
#12.
"I really need to ____ but I'll start later." Today we're tackling all the things you've said you need to do but haven't started. In this week's episode, I'll chat about my perpetual state of dehydration, building habits, and the painful realization that right now is as easy as life gets.
In this week's episode, I'll dig into a debate of minimalism versus maximalism, inspired by essayist Becca Rothfeld's debut work, "All Things Are Too Small." Tune in to hear about shedding rugs, Marie Kondo and Kim Kardashians mauseleum vibe home.
Join me this week for an episode that some may say borders a diary entry. We'll chat about packing apartments, immersion blenders and finding my rhythm in a new neigborhood (or at least trying).
Let finish this series up. In this episode I'll round out our discussion on friendship. Nailah joins me and we chat about the new friends in your 20s, how we feel about catching up and cutting your coat according to your cloth.
This week, I continue the series on friendship and take it all the way back to middle school with Emilia (jury still out what age you are when middle school starts). We'll chat about the beauty of friends from childhood, how to get to know yourself and why you should compliment people in workout classes.
This week, I continue the series on friendship, sitting down with my college pal Nthabi. Get ready for a lot of laughs as we talk about our first time hanging out, 4 years of weekly FaceTimes, and how some of your friends really don't like you.
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